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  2. THE SEPARATION QUESTION IN QUEENSLAND.

    Sir Samuel Griffith has given notice to move that it would be to the advantage of the colony to constitute the Southern, Central, and Northern districts of Queensland as separate and autonomons ...

    Article : 518 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    The Defence Department has received a communication from the Agent-General intimating that Lientenant Tickell has been appointed to H.M.S. Triumph and Lieutenant Colquhoun to ...

    Article : 223 words
  4. THE POLITICAL SCANDAL IN CANADA.

    The Hon. P. Garneau, Commissioner of Public Works in the Government of the province of Quebec, has refused to give evidence before the committee of inquiry, ...

    Article : 206 words
  5. THE GERMAN EMPEROR AND PRINCE BISMARCK.

    The Paris correspondent of the Times recently transmitted a remarkable conversation which he had with Count Munster, the German Ambassador in Paris, in March ...

    Article : 447 words
  6. CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) EXTENSIVE STRIKE OF WELSH COLLIERS.

    Ten thousand workmen employed in the collieries of South Wales have gone out on strike. ...

    Article : 32 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    NEWS from Yokohama indicates that a disturbed condition of affaira has arisen in Corea, where it is assorted that Russian influence has overturned both the local factions. ...

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  8. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT A BUILDING IN LONDON.

    Nine persons have been injured by the fall of a scaffolding at the Travellers' Club in Pall Mall. ...

    Article : 31 words
  9. A PLAGUE OF MOTHS.

    A diamond-backed moth is ravaging the north of England. Clouds of moths obscured the lighthouse on Farn Island for a whole night. ...

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  10. MR. O'BRIEN'S BANKRUPCY.

    The Court has annulled the order in bankruptcy made against Mr. William O'Brien, M.P., at the suit of the Marquis of Salisbury, the costs in the libel case ...

    Article : 50 words
  11. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Todd, the Government Astronomer, states that rains have been fairly general throughout the country, but none to speak of north of Port Augusta. South of Port Augusta rain has been ...

    Article : 89 words
  12. DISTURBANCES IN CRETE.

    The Porte has despatched 1700 Turkish soldiers to Crete to preserve order among the population, disturbances being threatened which might lead to the interference ...

    Article : 35 words
  13. FLOODS IN LANCASHIRE.

    Floods are reported in Lancashire. In some places the water rose to such a height as to put out the mill fires. At Darwen damage to the amount of £14,000 has been ...

    Article : 39 words
  14. TASMANIA.

    The murderer Cooley will be executed to--morrow. He is quite indifferent to his fate. He was prayed for in the Anglican churches to-night. ...

    Article : 27 words
  15. THE EASTERN QUESTION.

    The Vienna press is urging action by the European Powers to prevent Russia from forcing Turkey to permit the passage of Russian vessels through the Dardanelles. ...

    Article : 42 words
  16. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Acclimatisation Society yesterday shipped 20,000 brown trout ova to the New South Wales Inspector of Fisheries. The Governor has had a sundial in bronze ...

    Article : 80 words
  17. THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

    It is officially announced that such additional space as is reasonable for exhibition purposes on'behalf of the colonies will be provided in the Imperial Institute. ...

    Article : 32 words
  18. A STRIKE ON THE CLYDE.

    A five-weeks' strike of Clyde workmen, involving 12,000 men, besides the actual strikers, has collapsed. The executive of the unions refused to help the labourers. ...

    Article : 33 words
  19. THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

    Notwithstanding his recent accident, the Emperor William purposes attending the forthcoming German military manœuvres. He will also be present at the Austrian ...

    Article : 41 words
  20. THE BRITISH BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

    Yesterday morning the British Bank of Australia, Limited, whose head office is in Melbourne, suspended payment. The managing director explains the necessity for this step by stating that for ...

    Article : 681 words
  21. THE BANK OF VAN[?] DIEMEN'S LAND.

    Mr. Fysh is going through the accounts of the Bank of Van Diemen's Land prior to Parliament dealing with the loan proposals on Tuesday. ...

    Article : 39 words
  22. THE CHILIAN CIVIL WAR.

    The new Chilian cruiser Presidente Errazuriz, which was the cause of the recent exciting incident in Lisbon harbour, is now coaling at St. Vincent. It is believed ...

    Article : 54 words
  23. COUNTY CRICKET IN ENGLAND.

    In a match between Somersetshire and Surrey, the former team declared their innings closed, and eventually defeated the Surrey Eleven by 140 runs, just on the ...

    Article : 43 words
  24. THE SMALLPOX ON THE LOCH TAY.

    The Public Health Department yesterday received intimation from the Quurantine Station that a fresh case of smallpox had developed amongst the crew of the Loch Tay, and immediate steps ...

    Article : 59 words
  25. THE GRAIN MARKETS ON THE CONTINENT.

    Owing to the inhibition in Russia of the export of rye, the grain market in Germany has experienced a panic. The price of rye is now 16s higher than that of ...

    Article : 184 words
  26. FRENCH JOURNALS INTERDICTED IN STRASBURG.

    The sale of the French Tournals Figare and Le Matin has been prohibited in Strasburg, in consequence of their having published false reports concerning the state ...

    Article : 39 words
  27. THE REV. C. H. SPURGEON.

    Mr. Spurgeon is weaker, and the latest bulletin of his medical attendants is that he now refuses to take food. ...

    Article : 33 words
  28. MR. BLAINE AND THE PRESIDENCY.

    Mr. J. G. Blaine, the American Secretary of State, is improving in health. The Republican movement in favour of nominating Mr. Blaine for the Presidency ...

    Article : 44 words
  29. THE AUSTRALIAN SHEEPBREEDERS' SHOW.

    The Australian Sheepbrooders' Association annual show has brought together a collection of sheep that cannot be equalled outside Australia. The show, however, does not assume the ...

    Article : 70 words
  30. A GREAT ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP.

    The Cunard Steamship Company has signed a contract for the building of a steamer of 12,000 tons, the speed of which will be 22 knots. ...

    Article : 38 words
  31. BULGARIA AND TURKEY.

    The statement that Turkey has formally recognised Prince Ferdinand as ruler of Bulgaria is officially denied. ...

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  32. JOHN L. SULLIVAN IN MELBOURNE.

    John L. Sullivan and Harrison's season commenced last night at the Opera House before a large audience, the galleries being crowded. The drama "Honest Hearts and Willing Hands" was ...

    Article : 163 words
  33. THE AUSTRALIAN CRUISERS AT THURSDAY ISLAND.

    A worship has now been signalled; it is presumed to be H.M.S. Orlando. The athletic sports held yesterday for the squadron were a great success. The programme included heaving the lead line, a wheel ...

    Article : 292 words
  34. FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

    Russophile ovations continue in France and extend throughout the country. AUG. 15. The more sober of the Paris journals are ...

    Article : 47 words
  35. THE IRISH HOLDINGS ACT.

    Lord Lurgan has sold his estate in Armagh, Ireland, to his tenants, for £250,000, under the terms of. Lord Ashbourn's Irish Holdings Act, which enables ...

    Article : 56 words
  36. THE MINERS' DISPUTE AT MOONTA.

    The district executive of the A.M.A., Moonta, held a meeting on Saturday afternoon at Kadina. The following resolution was agreed to:—"That the Moonta branch take no decisive action for a ...

    Article : 199 words
  37. THE SHEARING SEASON.

    The majority of sheds start shearing next week, the men being anxious for work. The result of the conference has given satisfaction generally here. ...

    Article : 35 words
  38. THE SITUATION IN COREA.

    News from Yokohama indicates that a disturbing condition of affairs has arisen in Corea, where it is assorted that Russian influence has succeeded in overturning both ...

    Article : 88 words
  39. DISASTROUS FIRE AT MOLONG.

    A most disastrous fire broke out about 4 o'clock this morning in the drapery promises of Mr. J. R. Clerke, in Bank-street, Molong. The fire was first heard by Mrs. Carroll, who gave the alarm to Messrs. ...

    Article : 232 words
  40. THE WORLD'S FAIR AT CHICAGO.

    Owing to a blunder on the part of the architect, it has been found necessary to relay the foundation of the main building for the World's Fair at Chicago. ...

    Article : 64 words
  41. PARLIAMENT OF NEW ZEALAND.

    The Libel Bill, privileging fair and accurate reports of public meetings, was passed last night in the House of Representatives. The discussion in committee of the Electoral ...

    Article : 125 words
  42. EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF BURGLARY AND ASSAULT.

    At an early hour this morning two burglars entered an hotel kept by a widow named Clarke, at Richmond. She was asleep in bed. Several blows on the head awoke her, and she screamed for help. ...

    Article : 144 words
  43. THE RUSSIAN JEWS.

    The Czarina of Russia, while holding a review of troops in Moscow, gave orders that the Jewish soldiers forming part of the troops present should be withdrawn, as they ...

    Article : 45 words
  44. INTERCOLONIAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

    The first of the tenth annual series of intercolonial football matches between New South Wales and Queensland was played in Brisbane on Saturday, in the presence of about 4000 spectators. During ...

    Article : 188 words
  45. THE ARMAMENT OF THE NAVY.

    In consequence of the recent terrible accident on H.M.S. Cordelia, the Admiralty is withdrawing from use in the navy the mark 1 five-inch guns, as well as the ...

    Article : 48 words
  46. RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    On Friday night a large train consisting of 34 trucks of cattle was wrecked about 10 miles south of Beltana through an axle breaking. Four men in a brake van in the middle of the train had a ...

    Article : 108 words
  47. THE PROPOSED YAMBLA TO WELAREGANG RAILWAY.

    Mr. Gilliat, the examiner of the proposed railway, leaves Albury to-morrow to inspect the route of the projected railway from Yambla to Welaregang. He will visit all the centres of population on both sides ...

    Article : 140 words
  48. THE HOLY COAT.

    The Roman Catholics of Argenteuil, near Versailles, intend to publicly exhibit a Holy Coat on the 16th instant, notwithstanding the fact that the Pope has ...

    Article : 54 words
  49. Advertising

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  50. THE STEAMER DEDDINGTON.

    The steamer Deddington, which was ashore on Sherrard Island roof, 30 miles north of Claremont lightship, [?]d yesterday, going west. ...

    Article : 31 words
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