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  2. MINERS' STRIKE AT BROKEN HILL.

    The principal sensation to-day was the appearance of Captain Bill Adams, formerly manager of the Junction mine, at the afternoon meeting on the reserve. He mounted a trolly, and said he had ...

    Article : 468 words
  3. THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

    A considerable amount of commotion was created in political circles yesterday afternoon by a rumour to the effect that a motion adverse to the Government was to be brought forward upon the ...

    Article : 1,231 words
  4. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE CREW OF THE NEWFIELD.

    The rescued members of the crew of the barque Newfield arrived in Melbourne to-day, and were located at the Sailor's Home. ...

    Article : 35 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT TO MR. GLADSTONE.

    A somewhat serious accident has happened to Mr. Gladstone under extraordinary circumstances. While the Prime Minister was walking ...

    Article : 124 words
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    IN the Legislative Assembly last night Sir Henry Parkes contributed a long speech to the debate on the Address in Reply. HE said that he had felt that an amendment ...

    Article : 9,096 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. THE CHOLERA.

    The deaths from cholera at Teheran, the capital of Persia, have decreased to 200 daily. The hospitals in Hamburg are said to ...

    Article : 346 words
  8. DIRECT TRADE BETWEEN THE CLARENCE RIVER AND ENGLAND.

    Some prominent business men in Grafton and Glen Innes are endeavouring to establish a direct trade between the Clarence River and England, and a communication has been received from two ...

    Article : 151 words
  9. THE BUDGET PROPOSALS CONDEMNED.

    The Budget proposals of the Government meet with wholesale condemnation. A largely-attended meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held to-day. The view was taken ...

    Article : 574 words
  10. THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE BISHOP THOMAS.

    The library of the late Bishop Thomas has been presented to the diocese of Goulburn by the widow. It consists of 3000 volumes and is said to be one of the best collections in the colonies. It has been ...

    Article : 97 words
  11. THE BISHOP-ELECT OF GOULBURN.

    The consecration of Cannon Chalmers, Bishop-elect of Goulburn, will take place in St. Saviour's Cathedral, Gourlburn, either on St. Luke's Day (18th October) or All Saints' Day (1st November). The ...

    Article : 81 words
  12. THE REVOLT IN AFGHANISTAN.

    The loss of the Ameer's troops in the conflict at Khamsin with the rebellious Hazara tribesmen is stated to have been 500 men. ...

    Article : 33 words
  13. SEPARATION OF CABRAMATTA AND CANLEY VALE.

    A public meeting was held at the Cabramatta Hotel on Monday evening last for the purpose of taking into consideration the liability of the ratepayers living within the area proposed to be excised ...

    Article : 4,547 words
  14. MR. LABOUCHERE.

    Mr. Labouchere, in to-day's issue of Truth, comments upon the correspondence which has passed between himself and Mr. Gladstone relative to his exclusion ...

    Article : 234 words
  15. THE STRIKE FUND.

    The weekly meeting of the trades and Labour Council was held in the Trades Hill, Dixon-street, last night. Mr. J. C. Watson in the chair. The following donations were announced as having been ...

    Article : 106 words
  16. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) PARLIAMENTARY VISIT TO MOSS VALE.

    Messrs. Kidd, Cullen, and M'Court, members for this electorate, who are to be banquetted at Moss Vale on Friday evening, will be met here to-morrow on the arrival of the midday train from Sydney and ...

    Article : 78 words
  17. THE GRETA MINERS.

    At a miners' meeting held last night, Mr. W. Jackson in the chair, Mr. Connelly, a delegate, read the minutes, which were dealt with as follows:— "That the board approves of the action of the ...

    Article : 333 words
  18. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day the debate on the second reading of the bill to increase the postage from 1d to 2d was continued. The principal speech in opposition to the measure ...

    Article : 309 words
  19. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The Central Board of Health decided to-day to warn the local boards to enforce cleanliness in their respective districts, but to postpone further measures till it is seen whether cholera spreads in ...

    Article : 64 words
  20. IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

    The Earl of Rosebery having resigned the office of president of the Imperial Federation League, owing to his having taken office in the Ministry, Earl ...

    Article : 39 words
  21. CRICKET IN ENGLAND.

    J. J. Ferris, who played for Gloucester during the past cricket season, obtained the fourth bowling average with 28, and the sixth batting average with 18. W. G. ...

    Article : 42 words
  22. THE NORTHERN COLLIERIES.

    The West Wallsend, Dudley, South Wallsend Burwo[?]d Extended, Waratah, Hetton, Great Northern, and Wickham and Bullock Island collieries will join the present Northern Coal ...

    Article : 164 words
  23. SILVER COINAGE.

    The Imperial Treasury is willing to allow Australian mints to coin silver, as agents for the Royal Mint, but, they having been recouped the cost of coining ...

    Article : 163 words
  24. OTAGO BREWERY COMPANY.

    It is reported that of the required capital of the Otago Brewery Company— namely, £100,000—a sum of £80,000 has been underwritten. The Earl of Onslow, ...

    Article : 44 words
  25. LAUNCH OF A NEW STEAMER.

    A new steamer, of the following dimensions was launched to-day from the yard of Mr. Rock Davis, Blackwall:—100ft. long, 21ft. beam, with a depth of 6ft. in the hold. She is intended for a coaster, and ...

    Article : 83 words
  26. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Assembly Mr. Dickson moved the adjournment of the House to ask the Chief Secretary if he was in correspondence with the other colonies with reference to the ...

    Article : 338 words
  27. PIRACY OFF THE MOORISH COAST.

    A Spanish vessel has been captured by Moorish pirates, and 11 of the crew are held in captivity by the pirates. ...

    Article : 29 words
  28. QUEENSLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) CRUISE OF H.M.SS RAPID AND LIZARD IN THE ISLANDS.

    H.M.S. Rapid arrived at Cairns on Tuesday, after a three months' cruise to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. In the vicinity of the latter H.M.S. Lizard was fallen in with, and the two ...

    Article : 155 words
  29. THE LOWER CLARENCE HOSPITAL DISPUTE.

    The dispute between Father Cassidy and the medical officers of the Lower Clarence Hospital is still being continued, and some strong statements, including a statutory declaration, are published. A ...

    Article : 317 words
  30. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Mr. Beerbohm, the author of the wheat trade circulars. ...

    Article : 20 words
  31. THE BEHRING SEA QUESTION.

    In connection with the seizure of American and Canadian sealers at Copper Island, Behring Sea, by a Russian gunboat, Russia claims jurisdiction over ...

    Article : 43 words
  32. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The nineteenth anniversary of the eight-hour movement was celebrated to-day in perfect weather. The labour unions held a large demonstration, marching in procession through the ...

    Article : 71 words
  33. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The second day of the show was remarkably successful. The weather was charming. The attendance numbered about £5000. The Governor remained at the show from noon till 6, and witnessed a ...

    Article : 163 words
  34. LAND GRANT RAILWAYS.

    Although the Land Grant Railway Bill has not yet been finally passed, several amendments by the Council having yet to be approved by the Assembly, it is understood that arrangements are ...

    Article : 207 words
  35. NAVAL TRAINING.

    The Admiralty is agreeable to the proposal that Australian naval officers should undergo a long course pf training upon vessels of the Royal Navy. ...

    Article : 34 words
  36. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A movement is on foot amongst the timber companies to exhibit jarrah and karri in the form of pavement at the Chicago Exhibition. The movement has been started by Mr. Wallace, the ...

    Article : 137 words
  37. ARTESIAN BORING IN THE MENINDIE DISTRICT.

    The contractor for the artesian bores in the district has had considerable trouble in getting plant and machinery to the bores, owing to the want of food and water at the bore 17-miles east from Menindie. ...

    Article : 175 words
  38. THE MERCANTILE FAILURE.

    Mr. Alexander, of Messrs. Redfern, Alexander, and Co., states that the immediate cause of the failure of that firm was a demand by the executors of the late ...

    Article : 56 words
  39. LECTURES.

    The Synagogue Chamber, 166 Castlereagh-street was well filled last evening, on the occasion of a lecture delivered under the auspices of the Hebrew Literary and Debating Society, by the Rev. ...

    Article : 122 words
  40. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    The Parkes P., A., and H. Association's show was continued to-day. The weather was splendid, and the attendance numbered about 2000. Everything passed off well. Some first-class fencing was shown ...

    Article : 95 words
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