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  2. THE FLOODS IN THE WEST. THE WATER STILL SUBSIDING.

    Matters here in connection with the flood are gradually becoming less exciting. It is now a question of routine work more than anything else. Interest centres in the railway station. I was up at 5 o'clock ...

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  3. SERIOUS RIOT IN GALICIA.

    Four thousand rioters have sacked the town of Beala in Galicia. In a fight with the military 11 of the rioters were shot dead. ...

    Article : 43 words
  4. ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Victoria, F. Cates commander, arrived from Colombo at 2 p.m. The following are the passengers:— For ADELAIDE: Mr. Issister and wife, Mr. Scott ...

    Article : 258 words
  5. CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE GOLDFIELDS IN MADAGASCAR.

    The Madagascar goldfields have been thrown open for mining operations, on condition that the miners pay to the State a royalty of 27 grammes of gold. ...

    Article : 39 words
  6. THE SITUATION IN THE BALKANS.

    The Czar of Russia has presented to Servia 40,000 rifles and three batteries of artillery. The Skuptschina, or National Assembly ...

    Article : 104 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    THE C[?]ar of Russia has presented to Sarvia 40,000 rifles and three batteries of artillery. In the National Assembly of Servia the Premier declared that it was absolutely necessary that Servia ...

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  8. DUTIES UPON WORSTEDS IN AMERICA.

    The committee of Ways and Means in the American House of Representatives has reported in favour of imposing duties upon worsteds similar to those upon woollens. ...

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

    At a meeting of the Board of Viticulture to-day, Mr. Dow, Minister of Lands, suggested that vine end fruit growers should form an association and act in concert with general agriculturists. Such a ...

    Article : 205 words
  10. THE PHILATELIC EXHIBITION IN VIENNA.

    The Emperor Francis Joseph, of Austria, has inspected the collection of Australian stamps at the Philatelic Exhibition held in Vienna. ...

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  11. THE EMPEROR WILLIAM AND THE ARMY.

    It is reported that the Emperor William has ordered the summary removal from active service of nine general officers in command of divisions of the German ...

    Article : 58 words
  12. THE SILVER QUESTION IN AMERICA.

    It is reported that unless a compromise be satisfactorily arranged, Mr, Windom, the Speaker of the American House of Representatives, will refuse to permit the ...

    Article : 39 words
  13. THE CARPENTERS' STRIKE IN THE UNITED STATES.

    The strike of carpenters in Indianapolis, the chief city of the State of Indiana, has ended, the masters having conceded the demands of the men. ...

    Article : 37 words
  14. THE OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOATRACE.

    The annual boatrace between the Oxford and Cambridge University boat clubs was decided on March 26 in the presence of an enormous gathering of spectators. The race did not ...

    Article : 784 words
  15. QUEENSLAND.

    The Governor and Ministers were entertained at a banquet at Charters Towers last night. In responding to the toast of the Ministry, the ministers disclosed nothing new regarding the ...

    Article : 251 words
  16. THE LABOUR DAY.

    The Emperor William has been informed that it is probable that during the movements connected with the celebration of Labour Day, on May 1 next, Socialist riots ...

    Article : 98 words
  17. MR. F. H. DUTTON'S FORTUNE.

    The fortune of Mr. F. H. Dutton, late of South Australia, who has just died, is estimated at £800,000. ...

    Article : 27 words
  18. THE FRENCH IN DAHOMEY.

    The French claim a victory in Dahomey over the native forces, and Bay that the latter lost 500 men. ...

    Article : 26 words
  19. BISHOP SANDFORD.

    The Right Rev. Daniel Fox Sandford, D.C.L., continues to act as Assistant Bishop of Durham. ...

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  20. LIBEL ACTION AGAINST O'DONOVAN ROSSA.

    O'Donovan Rossa, the Irish agitator of New York, who some years ago was notorious for his violent counsel, is now defendant in a suit of libel ...

    Article : 61 words
  21. THE SILESIAN STRIKE.

    The strike in Silesia, a province of Eastern Prussia, which was at one time of a threatening character, has now collapsed. ...

    Article : 36 words
  22. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A large number of applications, probably over 200, reached the Government for the appointment of inspector of working men's blocks. The position carries a salary of £200 per annum. ...

    Article : 123 words
  23. MR BAIRD AND THE PELICAN CLUB.

    Mr. J. R. Baird (Mr. Abington) has abandoned the appeal which he began from the decision of an English court in favour of the committee of the Pelican Club in ...

    Article : 50 words
  24. THE AUSTRALIAN COLTS.

    In order to decide which of the two Australian horses nominated by Mr. James White for the Two Thousand Guineas shall run, a trial gallop of a mile is to take ...

    Article : 53 words
  25. LONDON CHARTERED BANK.

    The directors of the London Chartered Bank have declared a dividend of 8 per cent., carried forward to next account £10,000, and added £25,000 to the re[?]serve ...

    Article : 35 words
  26. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A Government telegram from Lord Kautsford states that the contractors for rails for the Midland Railway are Krupp and Co., but no contract is yet signed. ...

    Article : 92 words
  27. THE SCOTTISH-AUSTRALIAN MINING COMPANY.

    The Scottish-Australian Mining Company declares a dividend of 17½per cent., carrying forward £5000. ...

    Article : 23 words
  28. EPSOM SPRING MEETING.

    The second day's racing in connection with the Epsom Spring Meeting took place to-day, when the contest for the City and Suburban Handicap resulted as under:— ...

    Article : 337 words
  29. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. Oscar Meyer, Commissioner for New South Wales, left for Sydney, via Melbourne, by the Manapouri to-day. ...

    Article : 21 words
  30. PUGILISM IN AMERICA.

    The Californian Athletic Club have voted a sum of 20,000 dollars for Sullivan and Jackson to box to a finish in September. ...

    Article : 27 words
  31. THE IRRIGATION COLONIES.

    Mr. L. H. Dow, one of the judges appointed by the Victorian Government Department of Water Supply to award the prizes for irrigated orchards and vineyards, passed through Adelaide yesterday, ...

    Article : 149 words
  32. THE WOOL MARKET.

    The wool sales are proceeding with a firm tone and good, attendance. The competition is animated. ...

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  33. NEW ZEALAND FRUIT.

    Ten cases of New Zealand apples shipped in the steamer Oceana brought 8s. The pears arrived in a rotten condition. ...

    Article : 26 words
  34. AUSTRALIAN WHEAT.

    The shipment of wheat ex Loch Earnoch sold at 35s per quarter. Two cargees of March and April shipment are quoted at 35s and 34s 9d ...

    Article : 35 words
  35. THE MELBOURNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    At the annual meeting of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce held to-day, a resolution was carried approving of Mr. Gosohen's scheme for the reduction of the postal ...

    Article : 119 words
  36. POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN TASMANIA.

    Mr. N. J. Brown opened the campaign for the Buckingham election last night, by addressing a meeting at Newtown. He is opposing the Premier, whose term expires by effluxion ...

    Article : 212 words
  37. THE PRIMACY OF NEW ZEALAND.

    At a special meeting of the General Synod, held at Wellington to-day for the purpose of electing a Primate and confirming the nomination of Archdeacon Julius to the See of Christchurch, Bishop ...

    Article : 98 words
  38. OBITUARY.

    By the death of Mr, Handel Cossham the seat in the House of Commons for Bristol East has become vacant. Mr. Cossham was a Gladstonian Liberal and the author ...

    Article : 37 words
  39. THE IRISH LAND PURCHASE BILL.

    The opposition of Mr. Farnell to the Irish Land Purchase Bill of the Government is disapproved of by Mr. Michael Davitt, who also condemns Mr. Parnell's ...

    Article : 60 words
  40. THE VICTORIAN ORCHESTRA.

    At a special meeting of the guarantors of the Victorian Orchestra, held to-day, it was shown that the loss on the concerts during the current year amounted to £2900, which the guarantors would ...

    Article : 81 words
  41. THE FALL IN THE WALLSEND COLLIERY.

    In regard to the Wallsend creep, Mr. Alexander Ross, manager of the colliery, states that the tunnel is not closed, and that a new tunnel will not have to be opened out. He also says that only a flat in a district ...

    Article : 70 words
  42. ARRIVAL OF H.M.S. CORDELIA AT ADELAIDE.

    H.M.S. Cordelia, 2800 tons, 10 guns, arrived on Monday en route from China station to Australia, having called for orders. She sails for Thursday Island on Monday next. ...

    Article : 42 words
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