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  2. THE GENERAL ELECTION. MR. DIBBS'S VIEW.

    Pending the result of the two elections which are yet to be held, there is nothing new in political matters. The Government, it appears, has decided to meet the House on the 14th of this month, and ...

    Article : 349 words
  3. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, bills permitting the sale of goldfields reservoirs, and amending the Water Act, Land Act, Shops Act, and Thistles Act, were read the first time. ...

    Article : 607 words
  4. THE CIVIL WAR IN CHILI.

    News from Santiago states that ex-President Balmaceda continues to torture persons suspected of acting in collusion with the insurgents, and is treating prisoners in ...

    Article : 94 words
  5. CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

    The Government of Western Australia is issuing a loan of £400,000 at 4 per cent, at slightly below par. ...

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  6. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    A REPORT from Narrandera states that the river Murrumbidgee rose rapidly on Tuesday night, overflowing the lower portions of the town and inundating the Chinese settlement to a depth of ...

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  7. MONARO.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 words
  8. A SPORTING CASE.

    Mr. Justice [?]'Beckett to-day delivered his reserved judgment in the action of Horbert Florance against William Hutchinson, to recover a share of the sum won in Tattersall's sweep on the last Melbourne ...

    Article : 116 words
  9. THE REDUCTION OF CABLE RATES.

    The cable rates to New Zealand and Queensland (the non-guaranteeing colonies) are to be reduced by 4d per word, this being the amount of the reduction in the ...

    Article : 39 words
  10. WOOLOMBI.

    The official declaration of the poll took place at the Courthouse, Gosford, at noon to-day. Mr. H. C. Wheelar, the returning officer, declared Mr. R. Stevenson elected. The state of the poll was: ...

    Article : 372 words
  11. THE EDUCATION QUESTION IN ENGLAND.

    The Government has decided to widen the age for free education from three to 15 years. ...

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  12. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    A deputation of iron manufacturers to-day waited upon the Commissioner of Trade and Customs to ask for the abolition of the duty of 35 per cent, on circular iron plates used in making ...

    Article : 261 words
  13. UNION MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA.

    The Union Mortgage and Agency Company of Australia is offering £93,000 in 4 per cent, debentures to the public, at par. ...

    Article : 33 words
  14. THE SHEARING DIFFICULTY.

    A public meeting was held in the Masonic Hall yesterday to consider the advisability of establishing a branch of the Pastoralists' Union of Victoria. It was largely attended by pastoralists, commercial men, ...

    Article : 380 words
  15. THE LATE SIR JOHN MACDONALD.

    Lady Macdonald, the widow of the late Sir John Macdonald, Premier of Canada, is to receive the rank of a pe[?]ress. ...

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  16. FRENCH ANNEXATION IN SIAM.

    France has occupied the province of Luang Phrabang, in Siam. ...

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  17. MR. DIBBS ON THE SITUATION.

    Mr. G. R. Dibbs, the leader of the Opposition, returned from his electioncering campaign in the Murrumbidgee yesterday morning, and appears to be jubilant at his successes in that electorate. Freely ...

    Article : 573 words
  18. THE REVENUE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

    The revenue of the United Kingdom for the past quarter amounted to £21,914,000. ...

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  19. A PROBABLE FAMINE IN INDIA.

    It is feared that there will be a severe famine amongst the natives in the Madras Presidency. A protracted drought is preventing sowing operations. ...

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  20. THE WEATHER. THE FLOODS IN THE MURRUMBIDGEE.

    Cabus and light winds prevailed over New South Wales yesterday. The weather was fine generally, but in places showers fell. In the city it was cloudy, and a light shower foll during the afternoon. The ...

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  21. THE NEWSPAPER POSTAGE.

    Mr. Cecil Raikes, the Postmaster-General, has deferred till next session the question of fixing the maximum weight of newspapers passing through the post. ...

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  22. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. J. Morrison's filly Blue and White fell while galloping at Rockhampton yesterday, and sustained injuries which necessitated her being destroyed. ...

    Article : 25 words
  23. THE ORIENT STEAMERS AS TROOPSHIPS.

    It is reported that the proposal to utilise the vessels of the Orient Company as troopships in case of emergency has been abandoned. ...

    Article : 32 words
  24. THE NEW CASTLE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    A public meeting was held this evening at the Masonic Hall, Perkin-street, to take into consideration the present position and future working of the Newcastle Benevolent Society. In the unavoidable ...

    Article : 651 words
  25. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Sarah Bernhardt and her company played "La Tosca" to a crowded house last night. The famous tragedienne had a splendid reception. ...

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  26. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Council to-day a bill providing for the better protection of women and children, and a bill to Amend the Grammar School Act, were introduced and read the first time. The ...

    Article : 753 words
  27. CRICKET IN ENGLAND.

    The Cambridge team defeated Oxford in the University cricket match by two wickets. [This is the third consecutive win for Cambridge ...

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  28. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    From Ashburton comes the story of the discovery of a man named Hannon down a well, after having been there 10 days. It is stated that he had fallen down there, and had no food and very little water. ...

    Article : 146 words
  29. YACHTING IN ENGLAND.

    The Emperor William of Germany will compete in the yacht race for the Queen's Cup off Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. ...

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  30. THE REVENUE RETURNS OF THE OTHER COLONIES. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    The revenue returns for the financial year ended yesterday have been issued. The late Treasurer estimated the revenue for the year at £8,631,345, but the total receipts were only £8,340,813. For ...

    Article : 162 words
  31. THE DEFENCE OF KING GEORGE'S SOUND.

    Replying in the House of Commons this afternoon to a question asked by Rear-Admiral Field, M.P., Baron Henry de Worms, Political Secretary to the Colonial ...

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  32. THE GOOD TEMPLARS AND THE ELECTIONS.

    A largely attended meeting of the Metropolitan Electoral Department of the Independent Order of Good Templars was held on Tuesday evening in the Good Templar offices, Pitt-street. Mr. G. D. ...

    Article : 568 words
  33. TASMANIA.

    An important temperance meeting was held here to-night. Bishop Montgomery spoke on temperance in the Church of England. A resolution was carried unanimously that the licensing law should ...

    Article : 41 words
  34. NEW ZEALAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 words
  35. THE UNEMPLOYED IN MELBOURNE.

    Two socialists, named Fleming and Flynn, have undertaken to conduct the unemployed agitation this winter. To-day they waited on the Premier to urge the Government to take special action in ...

    Article : 428 words
  36. FOREIGNERS IN RUSSIA.

    The Russian Government has issued a decree under which all foreigners in South-western Russia will be compelled to become naturalised, with the alternative of ...

    Article : 59 words
  37. QUEENSLAND.

    The Customs collections for the month of June, in round numbers, were £57,702, being an increase on the previous month of £5125. The total collections for the quarter were £172,978, a decrease on the ...

    Article : 75 words
  38. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The revenue returns for the year are exceptionally gratifying. The total receipts are £2,732,220, being £114,543 in excess of the Treasurer's estimate, and £253,239 ...

    Article : 188 words
  39. THE KHURD OUTRAGE.

    The Shah of Persia has ordered troops to proceed to Souj Bolak, in Khurdistan, to enforce the release of the British girl captured and detained by Khurds in ...

    Article : 48 words
  40. A MUNICIPAL QUESTION.

    A decision was come to at a special meeting of the East Kiama Municipal Council last night to offer Mr. James Smillie £50 and give him a right-of-way to his property from another street. If Mr. Smillie does not ...

    Article : 349 words
  41. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE FLOOD AT NARANDERA.

    Dreadful weather has been experienced here for the last fortnight. One hundled and fourteen points of rain fell since Wednesday last, and it is still showery. The country round the district is in a frightful state, ...

    Article : 359 words
  42. NEWMARKET FIRST JULY MEETING.

    The Newmarket First July Meeting commenced to-day, when the contest for the July Stakes resulted as follows:— THE JULY STAKES of 50 sovs each, 30 ft., for ...

    Article : 210 words
  43. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE BOGAN.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 50 words
  44. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Customs revenue for the first quarter of the financial year is £351,000, being £32,000 below the estimate. ...

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  45. THE HUME.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  46. ARRIVAL OF THE M.M.S. YARRA AT ALBANY.

    The M.M.S. Yarra, Captain de Manborge, arrived from Marseilles at 11 o'clock last night, and sailed again at 6 this morning. The following are the passengers:— ...

    Article : 130 words
  47. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Council to-day, the Hon. J. Warren moved the adoption of the Pastoral Lands Commission report. He condemned the land laws that had been passed since 1880 as being ...

    Article : 237 words
  48. CHARGE OF CATTLE STEALING.

    John Marshall, sen., John Marshall, jun., and William Marshall, father and sons, were to-day charged at the police court with stealing three head of cattle, the property of Mr. W. F. Buchanan, of ...

    Article : 86 words
  49. MUDGEE RAM SALE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 167 words
  50. THE MURRAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 31 words
  51. BALRANALD.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 52 words
  52. THE WAGGA FLOODS.

    A man aged 67 years, named Thomas M'Mahon, had a trying time whilst camped on Friday on Gobbagombolin station, about three miles from town. He was making in a boat for Wagga, when, his hands ...

    Article : 491 words
  53. THE FUGITIVE BLACKS.

    Authentic information has just been received that the Dora Dora blacks are at Thirlmere. The Camden police are in pursuit. ...

    Article : 33 words
  54. Advertising

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  55. QUEANBEYAN.

    Both candidates are still working hard to secure the seat for Queanbeyan. Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan arrived here to-day after a rough ride through the Black Ranges. He starts to-morrow for a trip through the ...

    Article : 55 words
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