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  2. THE EIGHT-HOUR DEMONSTRATION.

    One special and satisfactory feature in connection with yesterday's commemoration of the introduction of the eight-hour principle was the splendid weather with which it was favoured, and in this respect ...

    Article : 571 words
  3. MINERS' STRIKE AT BROKEN HILL. TWO FURNACES AT WORK.

    Two furnaces were started early this morning at the Proprietary mine. At 3o'clock the first load of slag was tipped over the dump, amid the cheers of the men at work. The British mine also is smelting, ...

    Article : 1,112 words
  4. DEATH OF M. ERNEST RENAN.

    M. Joseph Ernest Rénan, the eminent French writer and thinker, is dead. The late M. Rénan was only a few days ill. He contracted congestion of the ...

    Article : 2,036 words
  5. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    EIGHT-HOUR Day was celebrated yesterday as a public holiday. The procession of trades-unionists was witnessed by many thousands of persons, and between 5000 and 6000 men marched ...

    Article : 7,267 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. GREAT BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.

    The Novoe Vremya, the organ of M. Shiskin, who is acting as Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs during the absence of M. de Giers on account of ...

    Article : 100 words
  7. FIRE AT THE NORTH COAST COMPANY'S WHARF.

    About a quarter to 10 o'clock last night a fire was discovered in the main hold of the ship Brilliant, lying at the North Coast Company's Wharf, Sussexstreet. Large quantities of duunage wood, with ...

    Article : 1,344 words
  8. THE BRITISH MISSION TO AFGHANISTAN.

    The Ameer of Afghanistan is making great preparations for the reception of General Lord Roberts at Jellalabad. ...

    Article : 29 words
  9. THE OCCUPATION OF UGANDA.

    The Vossische Zeitung, a leading Berlin journal, declares that Germany has no bankering after Uganda. The Paris Temps expresses doubt as to ...

    Article : 57 words
  10. VICTORIA.

    Sydney Dixon to-day pleaded guilty to embezzling £1760, the moneys of his employers, Messrs. Braham and Pirani, solicitors. He was remanded for sentence. ...

    Article : 220 words
  11. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 168 words
  12. THE CHOLERA. DISAPPEARING FROM EUROPE.

    The cholera is now disappearing from Europe. Five thousand pilgrims died from cholera at Meshed, in Khorasan, Persia, ...

    Article : 32 words
  13. THE PROCESSION.

    The procession of trades-unionists was witnessed by many thousands of interested spectators, who crowded the footpaths, and who were to be seen at the windows and on the balconies of almost every ...

    Article : 749 words
  14. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The steamer Sommerfeld, which arrived at her anchorage late on Sunday night from Europe, was placed in quarantine. The vessel left Hamburg on 6th August and Antwerp on 12th August, ...

    Article : 192 words
  15. THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

    General satisfaction, is felt at the defeat of the labour party in the Assembly on Friday. CROOKWELL, MONDAY. The division on the motion of censure was not ...

    Article : 402 words
  16. QUEENSLAND.

    The shipment of cattle to Melbourne by the steamer Federal has resulted in considerable loss to shippers, about 150 having died during the voyage, although the weather was fine ...

    Article : 178 words
  17. SERIOUS ILLNESS OF LORD TENNYSON.

    Lord Tennyson, the Poet Laureate, is seriously ill with influenza and gout. ...

    Article : 20 words
  18. AT ROSEHILL.

    The attendance at Rosehill yesterday was enormous, and taxed to the utmost the carrying capacity of the trains. So large was the gathering that it was impossible to form any accurate ...

    Article : 738 words
  19. THE FIRST LIFE GUARDS.

    Four of the First Life Guards, stationed at Windsor, have been arrested for mutiny. ...

    Article : 25 words
  20. MEETING IN CONNECTION WITH THE EIGHT-HOURS' DAY CELEBRATION.

    At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon a mass meeting was held behind the trainers' stand at Rosehill, to protest aganist the action of the Government in arresting the leaders of the Broken Hill ...

    Article : 1,483 words
  21. THE SOCIALISTS IN LONDON.

    Messrs. Tom Mann, John Burns, Shipton, and Hardy, the labour leaders, have declined to attend the meeting of Socialists, to be held in Trafalgar-square on 13th ...

    Article : 47 words
  22. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    It is understood in political circles that nothing definite has been decided upon with regard to the threatened no confidence motion by Sir John Downer, and, if decisive steps are not taken, ...

    Article : 160 words
  23. LATE SPORTING. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

    The following still remain in the Foal Stakes to be run on 5th November:—Brotherton, Meli, Idolator, Azim, Lusomma, Little Martin, The Captain, Prior, Empress, Rosalind, The Shrew. Mr. ...

    Article : 108 words
  24. THE CRONIN MURDER.

    It is reported that Geoghegan, the murderer of Dr. Cronin, in Chicago, some years ago, in connection with the Clanna-Gael organisation, is at present confined ...

    Article : 42 words
  25. THE MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    There was an improved tone in the betting market to-day and also during the evening. At midday there was a steady run on Sternchaser for the Caulfield Cup, and although investments were ...

    Article : 423 words
  26. FREEHOLD TRUST OF AUSTRALIA.

    The Freehold Trust of Australia has declared a dividend at the rate of 7½ per cent, per annum, and placed £3000 to the reserve fund. ...

    Article : 33 words
  27. NEW ZEALAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) SHOCKING BOATING FATALITY.

    A sad boating accident, involving the loss of eight lives, occurred in Whangarie Harbour yesterday afternoon. John P. Tucker, coachbuilder, who had lately purchased the ...

    Article : 149 words
  28. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements: 14,100 ewes, from Bullarora station, Coonamble to Lila Springs. A. Tobin and Sons owners, T. O'Halloran in charge; 6500 mixed store sheep, from Tarrion. Brewarrinna to ...

    Article : 360 words
  29. THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

    The shares in the Commercial Bank of Australia have risen to £6, owing to the circulation in London of the speech of the chairman of the board of directors at ...

    Article : 45 words
  30. DETAILS OF THE PROCESSION.

    The procession upon starting was headed by four mounted troopers, and these were followed by the marshals and several officers of the Eight-hour Demonstration Committee. The banner of the ...

    Article : 1,401 words
  31. PURCHASE OF SOFT GOODS STOCK.

    Messrs. Robert Reid and Co., of Chiswell-street, have purchased the stock of Messrs. Burkitt and Co., warehousemen, Melbourne. ...

    Article : 27 words
  32. THE PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE.

    The Agent-General has been asked to consult the Colonial Office with a view to induce the Post Office authorities to reconsider their decision not to renew the mail contract via San Francisco. ...

    Article : 40 words
  33. THE FRENCH SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    A sculling race has been rowed on the Seine, at Paris, for the French championship, between Lepron and Aoms. Lepron won. ...

    Article : 29 words
  34. THE SPORTS.

    The leading feature in the day's programme of amusements at Rosehill was the sports. Great interest was manifested in the various events, which lasted the whole day. The entries were numerous, ...

    Article : 648 words
  35. RACEHORSES SHIPPED TO INDIA.

    The following racehorses were shipped by Mr. E. Weeks to Calcutta on Saturday, by the steamer Gulf of Genea:—Julian, Thomas, Tapanui, Bestman, Red Rose, Red Cross, Rosalind, Royalty, ...

    Article : 61 words
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