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  2. SHIPPING DISASTERS ON THE VICTORIAN COAST. THE WEECK OF THE J. H. SOAMMELL.

    John A. Chapman, master of the J. H. Seammell, states that when the vessel struck she was heading about W. half-N.W., the wind varying from S. W. to S. At first she struck lightly, and ...

    Article : 655 words
  3. COMMERCIAL DEPUTATION.

    The Right Hon. G. J. Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to-day received a deputation representing the Associated Chambers of Commerce. Referring to the ...

    Article : 123 words
  4. CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR.

    Much dissension exists among the manager, of the proposed World's Fair to be held in Chicago in 1898, and it is probable that only a national, not an ...

    Article : 46 words
  5. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    THE remains of the late Sir John Robertson were interested yesterday in the South Head public cemetery, where a number of his relatives are buried. ...

    Article : 10,510 words
  6. THE SAILMAKER'S STATEMENT.

    The statement by August Hanson, the sailmaker, gives a thrilling description of the perils undergone. Hanson is a foreigner, a Swede or a Norwegian, and as he tells his tale, with his face ...

    Article : 437 words
  7. W. B. COLLYNS AND COMPANY.

    Messrs, W. B. Collyns and Co. have merged their Australian business as a branch of the operations of Messrs. Malcolm, Brunker, and Co., of 22 St. Mary ...

    Article : 37 words
  8. THE VIENNA PRINTING TRADE.

    There is a general strike among the compositors of Vienna, who demand a reduction in the hours of labour to nine per day. ...

    Article : 34 words
  9. THE TRADE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

    The Board of Trade returns for the United Kingdom show that during the past month the imports have increased by £3,300,000, and the exports by ...

    Article : 36 words
  10. THL JEWISH PERSECUTION IN RUSSIA.

    The Jewish Chronicle denies that Baron Hirsch has yet committed himself to support a gigantic scheme of Jewish emigration. Heis only inquiring whether the ...

    Article : 125 words
  11. CHIEF JUSTICE WAY.

    Chief Justice Way, of South Australia, who was reported to he suffering from a severe attack of influenza, is improving. ...

    Article : 26 words
  12. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) VICTORIA.

    The results of the investigation of Dr. Grosswall and Dr. Shires, of the Public Health Department, in connection with the recent baby show, indicate that the system of vaccination in the colony is on ...

    Article : 247 words
  13. THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

    The German Reichstag has passed on amendment to the Sugar Bill, gradually abolishing the bounty system within a period of five years. ...

    Article : 32 words
  14. JOHN MACKENZIE'S STATEMENT.

    John Mackenzie, the last man rescued, who so bravely stood by the first mate, states that after the line was fastened to the foretop three of them were on the top, ...

    Article : 259 words
  15. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION.

    An election for the Harborough Division of Leicester to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons, caused by the death of Mr. T. K. Tapling, took place to-day, and ...

    Article : 85 words
  16. ENGLISH COMMERCIAL.

    The cargo of wheat ex Columbus has been sold at 42s 4½d per quarter. The English wheat market is showing a general decline of 6d per quarter. The continental markets ...

    Article : 110 words
  17. DEATH OF MADAME BLAVATSKY.

    The death is announced of Madame Blavatsky, the Theosopuist. ...

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  18. THE CAPTAIN'S STATEMENT.

    Captain Kerr states that after the towing-line slipped, finding the could not beat cut, he anchored a good two miles from the shore, where the ship would have been safe. He than put out all ...

    Article : 1,467 words
  19. THE FAILURE OF THE PORTUGUESE LOAN.

    There has been a heavy fall in Portuguese stocks owing to the fuilure of the Portuguese loan. There is a dearth of gold in Portugal, and the Government has ...

    Article : 86 words
  20. QUEENSLAND.

    A telegram from Rockhampton states that a private letter received from the West says that one of the largest squatters there is in negotiation with a marchant in Sydney for reopening the cattle ...

    Article : 52 words
  21. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL CASE.

    The appeal to the Privy (Council in the case of Bucknell v. Vickery has been allowed, with costs. The original Equity suit was one in which William ...

    Article : 313 words
  22. THE DISASTER NEAR SORRENTO.

    The ship Craigburn came ashore at 11.30 o'olook last night. Fourtnon of the crew left the ship in one beat, and stood out for sea. 15 others left the ship in another boat, and attempted to land ...

    Article : 881 words
  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The election for two members for the Central District in the Legislative Council took place on Saturduy, and the result shows that two labour candidates were returned by a large majority. The ...

    Article : 68 words
  24. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A company has been [?]ted in Perth to supply the city with electric light and motive power. The sailing boat Lucy, which has been on an extended tour among the islands on the east coast, ...

    Article : 48 words
  25. THE INFLUENZA IN ENGLAND.

    Fifty members of the House of Commons are laid up with influeuza. All the table clerks in the House, with the exception of one, are also incapacitated from ...

    Article : 58 words
  26. MR. H. HAYNES, M.L.A., AT WINDSOR

    Mr. J. Haynes, M.L.A., delivered an address on the land tax and co-operation to a large assemblage last night. Mr. Haynes missed the train, and had to work his passage from Blacktown to Windsor on a ...

    Article : 192 words
  27. THE AUSTRALIAN AUXILIARY CRUISERS.

    The Admiralty has forbidden any further expense to be incurred in altering the Australian auxiliary cruisers. The cruisers are preparing for sea at ...

    Article : 42 words
  28. THE CIVIL WAR IN CHILI.

    The Marshal of the county of San Diego, in the State of California, who, having taken possession of the Chilian rebel steamer The Etata at that port, for a ...

    Article : 135 words
  29. THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS AT CARCOAR.

    A special train arrived here at 1.15 p.m. to-day, conveying the Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Eddy and Oliver, accompanied by Mr. D. Kirkcaldie, chief traffic manager, Superintendent Crawford (of Goulburn), ...

    Article : 185 words
  30. ARRIVAL Of THE ENGLISH MAIL AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Carthage, M. do Horne, commander, arrived from Colombo at 4 a.m. The following are the passengers:— For ALBANY.—Mr. Kellett. ...

    Article : 155 words
  31. THE FEDERATION QUESTION.

    Speaking at the Mayor's quarterly luncheon yesterday, in response to the toast of the Ministry, Sir F. T. Sargood said that the most important measure to be laid before the House would ...

    Article : 273 words
  32. THE BISHOP-ELECT OF NEWCASTLE.

    Great preparations are being made for the reception of Dr. Stanton, the new Bishop of Newcastle, on Monday next. A large procession will be formed to escort him to the Pro-Cathedral, and on Monday he will be ...

    Article : 62 words
  33. BRITISH ANNEXATION IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    The British have annexed a tract of country lying to the west of Bechuanaland with the object of preventing the Boers and Damaris from trekking. ...

    Article : 46 words
  34. LATE MINING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 54 words
  35. THE HAWKESBURY SHOW.

    There was a large attendance at the Hawkesbury Agricultural Show to-day, the weather being fine. Mr. W. H. Dean secured the special prize offered to the exhibitor in the horse section who was awarded the ...

    Article : 113 words
  36. IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

    An impression having obtained currency to the effect that Australian Policy-holders with THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK are unable to recover payment under their ...

    Article : 117 words
  37. LATE SHIPPING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 155 words
  38. THE TRANSIT OF MERCURY.

    The weather to-day was very unfavourable for observing the transit of Mercury. Only one partially successful instantaneous photograph was obtained at about a quarter put 12, ...

    Article : 38 words
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