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  2. VICTORIA.

    Early this morning the Olympic Hall, Flindersstreet, near Russell-street, was surrounded by hundreds of men waiting to have their names enrolled on the Government list of the new labour ...

    Article : 258 words
  3. QUEENSLAND.

    The present system of distributing relief to the unemployed is receiving very strict attention, as there have been many cases of gross imposture since relief started. In Brisbane alone there have been ...

    Article : 86 words
  4. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Fabian tactics of the adherents of Mr. Blaine in the National Republican Convention at Minneapolis are irritating to the party of President Harrison, which ...

    Article : 222 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Thr winter reunion of the Australian Jockey Club takes place at Randwick to-day, and, with every indication of favourable weather, the meeting bids fair to rank among the many successes achieved by ...

    Article : 2,274 words
  6. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB WINTER MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 351 words
  7. THE RABBIT-PROOF FENCING.

    A large public meeting was held here to-day with regard to the line on which the rabbit-proof fence will be erected by the Minister for Lands, and to urge on him the desirability of having all ...

    Article : 306 words
  8. DARLINGHURST HARRIERS.

    The members of the above club held an open road race on thursday night, the course chosen being a mile of the Randwick-road, from the tollbar to the Captain Cook Hotel, The following men ...

    Article : 200 words
  9. DISMISSALS FROM THE RAILWAY SERVICE.

    A number of dismissals are being made of officers in the service of the Railway Department, owing to the present financial stringency and the general suspension of railway construction. ...

    Article : 36 words
  10. SEIZURE OF WATCHES.

    A seizure of watches was made by the Customs Department during the week. The matter is now in the hands of the Crown Law Department. ADELAIDE, FRIDAY. ...

    Article : 64 words
  11. THE LABOUR PARTY AND POLITICS.

    The labour party are jubilant at the victory in the Bundaberg election, and intend holding an open-air mass meeting to-morrow night to celebrate the event. ...

    Article : 33 words
  12. THE LATE SHEARERS' RIOTS.

    Two men named Thomas Lowry and John Heathcote, who took part in the riotiug at Capella, near Clermont, during the chearers' strike, and who were sentenced by Justice Harding, at ...

    Article : 101 words
  13. COUNTRY NEWS.

    In the private conference which preceded the opening of the synod last night, and which lasted all day, those nominated for the vacant See of Goulburn were the Bishop of Bathurst, the Rev. Canon ...

    Article : 841 words
  14. CYCLING.

    The cricket match which was to have taken place on the 25th instant between the Sydney and Redfern Bicycle Clubs has been postponed until a later date, on account of the 25th having been subsequently ...

    Article : 45 words
  15. THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

    Members of the Government are pleased to learn that the Government of South Australia intends asking Parliament to sanction the representation of that colony in the Federal Council. ...

    Article : 59 words
  16. A QUESTION OF LAND GRANTS.

    Considerable excitement has been recently caused amongst holders of landed property in several parts of the district in consequence of the action of the Lands Department in laying claim to certain areas ...

    Article : 221 words
  17. SYDNEY DRIVING PARK CLUB.

    The following entries were received yesterday for the meeting which takes place on Wednesday next:— WELTER HANDICAP (14.2 and under), 4 furlongs 50 ...

    Article : 155 words
  18. BILLIARDS.

    The billiard tournament was continued last night at Tattersall's Club, with the following results:— T. G. Muir, receives 65, beat J. Mannix, receives 120, by 54; S. T. Jacobs, receives 155, beat P. J. ...

    Article : 54 words
  19. THE JERILDERIE TO DENILIQUIN RAILWAY.

    The inquiry in connection with the proposed extension of the railway from Jerilderie to Deniliquin was continued before the sectional committee to-day, Mr. Suttor presiding, and all the other members of ...

    Article : 621 words
  20. THE THREATENED CHINESE INVASION.

    In reference to the telegram recently received, stating that a number or Chinese are making their way into Queensland from Anthony's Lagoon, in the Northern Territory, another ...

    Article : 65 words
  21. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE.

    At a meeting of the Marine Board to-day a letter was read from Messrs. M'Ilwraith, M'Eachern, and Co. forwarding the complaint of the master of the Tagliaferre as to the ...

    Article : 165 words
  22. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Subjoined are the entries received yesterday for tho meeting which takes place on Thursday next:— FLYING HANDICAP (14.2), 5 furlongs.—Veronica, Vesta, Lugot, Luther, Flirt [?]., Entre No[?]s. Olive, Flora, Gabbroo, ...

    Article : 244 words
  23. RELIEF FOR THE RUSSIAN JEWS.

    Mr. L. Flogel Taub, the hon. treasurer of the Russian Jews' Relief Fund, to-day forwarded to London a draft for £290 as the first instalment of the subscriptions locally raised. ...

    Article : 39 words
  24. EXPORT OF NEWCASTLE COAL.

    The export of coal for the week ending Friday, 10th instant, was:—Victoria, 10,700 tons; South Australia, 7720 tons; United States, 6714 tons; Chill, 5958 tons; New Zealand, 3536 tons; Java, ...

    Article : 71 words
  25. CHINA AND RUSSIA.

    It is reported that China has sent a large force to Pamir, on the borders of Afghanistan. Russia is awaiting further news ...

    Article : 43 words
  26. A RAILWAY CONTRACTOR'S DISPUTE.

    Mr. Robb, contractor for the Cairns and Herberton Railway, has served a claim on the Railway Commissioners for £262,311 in connection with his contract. The claim will be referred ...

    Article : 67 words
  27. THE MORNINGTON DISASTER.

    The remains of James Firth and C. Hooper, jun., victims of the boating fatality, were interred at Mornington to-day, and were given a public funeral. Firth was a member of the G Company ...

    Article : 85 words
  28. MASONIC INSTALLATION.

    At the annual installation of officers of the Masonic Lodge, Scone, 183, Bro. K[?]lf installed Bro. Dr. Scott, W.M.; Bro. W. B. Pulling, S.W.; Bro. J. A. K. Shaw, J.W.; Bro. E. Solomons, S.D.; ...

    Article : 78 words
  29. COMMUTATION OF THE DEATH SENTENCE.

    The case of Tin Tonga, who was convicted at Mackay for the murder of his wife, a South Sea Islander, and sentenced to death at the last criminal sittings, was considered by the Executive ...

    Article : 61 words
  30. THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK.

    Shares in the New Oriental Bank Corporation, Limited, are offered in London at £3, but no buyers can be found. JUNE 10. ...

    Article : 111 words
  31. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The third meeting of the present season, under the auspices of the Victoria Coursing Club, concluded at the club's oval, near Diggers Rest, to-day. There was agreeable weather and a moderate attendance. ...

    Article : 126 words
  32. FATAL ACCIDENT.

    As a man named William Fleming, who resides at Stoney Creek, near Jamberoo, was proceeding to his home about 5 o'clock this afternoon, he was thrown from his horse and killed on the spot. ...

    Article : 981 words
  33. THE IMPORT DUTY ON HORSES.

    The import duty on horses is condemned on all hands at Wodonga, where it is stated it will completely destroy the horse sales. The Upper Murray breeders of horses confess that it is ...

    Article : 158 words
  34. SPECIAL, OCEAN FORECAST.

    Shipping interests are advised of the existence of another barometic disturbance in the approximate long. 95. E., lat. 43. S., within or during 10 days from date. ...

    Article : 92 words
  35. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS.

    The first annual sports meeting of the Church of England Grammar School will be held on the North Sydney Oval on Tuesday. The following are the starts for the strangers' race, distance 220 yards:— ...

    Article : 102 words
  36. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Political canvassera are still busy collecting the promises of votes in connection with the threatened no-confidence motion. Both sides profess to be confident of the result. ...

    Article : 43 words
  37. DUTY ON CEMENT.

    A meeting of the local manufacturers of cement was held at Geelong to-day, and it was decided to ask the Government to place a duty of 3s per cask an the importation of cement, as under the present ...

    Article : 84 words
  38. A NEW ZEALAND TUG.

    The steam-tug Duco, bound for New Zealand, has gone ashore at Ballyferris Point, a headland on the east coast of Ireland, in County Down, where there are ...

    Article : 57 words
  39. CRICKET.

    The batting and bowling averages of the Sydney club, which has concluded a successful season, are appended. Eleven matches were played, five being won, five drawn, and one lost. A. C. M'Kenzie has ...

    Article : 123 words
  40. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

    The following announcements appeared in the Government Gazette usual yesterday afternoon:— APPOINTMENTS.—Mr. Joseph Horacio Amora is to be recognised as Acting Consul for the Netherlands at ...

    Article : 643 words
  41. PROPOSED NEW RAILWAY STATION.

    Some years ago the ex-Railway Commissioners had plans prepared for the erection of a new station at Spencer-street, but the matter was deferred for want of funds. By the erection of new ...

    Article : 151 words
  42. THE COLOURED LABOUR CONFERENCE.

    The Premier, Mr. Playford, sent the following telegram to Sir Samuel Griffith, in reply to the one received from the latter on Wednesday:— "We entirely disagree with the suggestion that ...

    Article : 489 words
  43. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The owner of the tug Duco has been advised that she has been floated off, and has returned to Glasgow. ...

    Article : 26 words
  44. FOOTBALL.

    The Zealandia and Strathfield clubs will meet on the Association Cricket Ground this afternoon. The Zealandia team has already played some eight matches this season without suffering a defeat, and ...

    Article : 970 words
  45. MINING MEETING AT LITHGOW.

    An aggregate meeting of miners was held last night at the School of Arts, but owing to the inclemency of the weather and the consequent scant attendance little business was done. The resolution ...

    Article : 312 words
  46. ARRIVAL OP THE ENGLISH MAIL AT ALBANY.

    Tho R.M.S. Oroya, Captain Lavington, arrived from Colombo at 4 a.m. The saloon passengers are:— For MELBOURNE: Mr. Stainer, the Misses Craig ...

    Article : 84 words
  47. FATAL BUGGY ACCIDENT.

    A young man named George Nightingale was killed at the intersection of Queen and Bourke streets this evening by a runaway horse. John Curtis, a portmantean maker, of Bourke-street ...

    Article : 275 words
  48. TASMANIA.

    A conference between Mr. Withers and Mr. Devitt, the Australian managers of the P. and O. and Orient Companies, and fruitgrowers concluded at Hobart to-day, with the result that the ...

    Article : 166 words
  49. THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

    Mr. Kidd, Postmaster-General, arrived here this afternoon, and after a brief stay went on by coach to Balranald, where he will arrive to-morrow afternoon, at 5 o'clock, and join the Governor's party, ...

    Article : 45 words
  50. PROPOSED VISIT OF CARDINAL MORAN TO LISMORE.

    Bishop Doyle has invited Cardinal Moran to visit Liamore, after the meeting of the Archbishops of Australia, to be held at Brisbane, under the presidency of Cardinal Moran, in September next. The ...

    Article : 169 words
  51. NEW ZEALAND.

    The New Zealand Government dairy expert condemns the bonus system in vogue in Victoria, as affording opportunity for deliberate misrepresentation. ...

    Article : 71 words
  52. NEW WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The following gentlemen have been nominated as members of the New Water and Sewerage Board for Newcastle and district:—For Newcastle: Alderman J. R. Rodgers (Mayor of Newcastle) and Mr. Thos. ...

    Article : 138 words
  53. THE BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY COMPANY.

    There is every reason to believe that Mr. George Hawkes, the Adelaide agent of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company, has committed suicide. he was first missed on Wednesday. There had ...

    Article : 247 words
  54. THE NEW UNIONISM.

    Mr. W. G. Spence, president of the A. S. U., addressed a large meeting here in the Temperance Hall on the "New Unionism." Mr. Henry Fitch presided. In a long speech, moderate and conciliatory ...

    Article : 156 words
  55. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passing through by rail:—Twenty-six trucks cattle, Bourke to Albury, Whittington Bros. to Trenchard Company. ...

    Article : 26 words
  56. FRY'S MALTED COCOA.

    The most strengthening combination possible.— Lan[?]t.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 15 words
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