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  2. CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE TELEGRAPH CONFERENCE IN PARIS.

    Sir F. Dillon Bell (New Zealand) and Sir Graham Berry (Victoria) will attend the Telegraph Conference to be held, in Paris. Sir F. Dillon Bell intends to urge ...

    Article : 58 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.] VICTORIA.

    The drapery establishment of E. A. Mannheim, at Horsham was completely destroyed by fire this "evening. The premises were closed at 6 and the fire broke out ten minutes later. The building, ...

    Article : 123 words
  4. LAUNCHING OF A NEW STEAMER.

    A new steamer, the Wodonga, has been successfully launched at Glasgow for the Australasian United Steam Navigation Company of Sydney. ...

    Article : 46 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards; April 25,, Spartan, barque, 712 tons Captain Anderson, for Manila, Via Newcastia; Buninyong (s.), 1289 tons. Captain F.B. Richarjsom,for Brisbane: Leura (s.). tons, Caption F. ...

    Article : 1,079 words
  6. THE FLOOD AT BOURKE. THE TOWN QUIET.

    Bourkeis quiet and deserted. The women and children have been removed in masse to Canvas Town, the.men have gone by railway to different parts of the colony, and the houses are full of water and ...

    Article : 1,928 words
  7. SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT BATHURST. COLLISION 'AT.THE,RUSSELL-STREET CROSSING.

    A frightful railway accident happened here this evening, resulting in the instantaneous death of three passengers, in addition to which several persons were seriously hurt. At about 7 o'clock a number of sheep ...

    Article : 671 words
  8. THE SILVER QUESTION IN AMERICA.

    The Republican party in Congress recommends that the United States Treasury shall purchase four and a-half million (4,50,000) ounces of silver monthly, ...

    Article : 41 words
  9. THE EIGHT-HOUR AGITATION IN AMERICA,

    Fifteen thousand journeymen butehers in Chicago have threatened to strike unless the eight-hour system is conceded to them. ...

    Article : 38 words
  10. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE RELIEF FUND IN MELBOURNE.

    The sum of £2421 has been subscribed up to date to the Mayor's fund for the relief of the sufforers by the floods at Bourke, and £2350 has been subscribed per the Argus for the same purpose. ...

    Article : 725 words
  11. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    During the last few days there has been a marked increase in the number of influenza cases, and the medical men of Adelaide are very busy in consequence of the ailment. ...

    Article : 308 words
  12. THE LONDON WOOL SALES.

    The wool sales to-day were postponed on account of a heavy fog which enveloped London all day. ...

    Article : 24 words
  13. THE NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION.

    A banquet of an exceptionally representative and influential character was given to Mr. John Roberts to-night in the handsomely-decorated banqueting' hall of the Grand Hotel. Mr. John Roberts, who, ...

    Article : 260 words
  14. MERCANTILE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.

    It is reported that the Commercial Union Insurance Company have been carrying on negotiations on a large scale for the purchase of the business of the ...

    Article : 37 words
  15. THE NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERIES.

    In the House of Commons lost night, Sir James Fergusson, Political Secretary to the Foreign Office, stated that France had no treaty right to erect lobster factories at ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. THE GOLD CURRENCY.

    Mr. Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced that the Royal Mint is designing a new Queen's head for sovereigns. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. THE DUC D'ORLEANS.

    President Carnot has offered the Due d'Orleans (who returned to France in defianceof the law of the country) his liberty on certain conditions. ...

    Article : 72 words
  18. QUEENSLAND.

    The Governor and party returned to Townsville from Hughenden to-day. They leave for Dungenness to-night. One of the regulations drawn up by the Civil ...

    Article : 124 words
  19. RUST IN WHEAT.

    Mr. Smith Ellis has submitted his views on preventing rust in wheat to the Minister of Lands. The communication fills about an ordinary newspaper column of printed matter. It ...

    Article : 229 words
  20. THE VICTORIAN LOAN.

    In consequence of a large prepayment of the Victorian loan recently floated, the market has hardened. ...

    Article : 22 words
  21. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Messageries Maritimes mail steamer Australien leaves here at 3 p.m. to-day for Marseilles. ...

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  22. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The soratiny has been completed for the Encounter Bay election, Sir John Downer and Mr. Kelly were returned. Mr. Kelly is a new member, displacing Mr. Hussey. ...

    Article : 63 words
  23. HEMP CULTIVATION IN THE BAHAMAS.

    Sir Ambrose Shea, the Governor of the Bahamas, in the West Indies, has'allotted 150,000 acres for the production of Sisal fibre in the islands. ...

    Article : 59 words
  24. H.M.S. EGERIA.

    This vessel has arrived at Jerris Bay from Auckland. ...

    Article : 11 words
  25. ENGLISH SHIPPING.

    Under date of London, March 21, the following sailings for sydney are advised:—The John S. Emery, barque, Captalr, Worner, from Boston. From London it is noticed the Orontes, Captain Bain, left on the 8th of March: the ...

    Article : 148 words
  26. STATEMENT OF GEORGE FARQUHAR.

    George Farquhar, stationmaster, states that No. 26 up goods left Bathurst at 5.30 p.m., and reached Raglan at 6.23.The collision occurred 10 minutes later. The first intimation he had that anything ...

    Article : 341 words
  27. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Court of Inquiry into the loss of the barque Emilie has found that the vessel was probably burst open owing to the lower part of her carge of timber having been improperly stowed, ...

    Article : 196 words
  28. RYLSTONE FREETRADE ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of the local branch of the Freetrade and Liberal Association was held last night, when addresses was given by Messrs. J. Blank and Martin, Ma.L.A. Mr. J. F. Kill, one of the vice-presidents ...

    Article : 273 words
  29. COMMERCIAL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 283 words
  30. LATE SHIPPING SALES.

    The.following sales of tonnage are noted in advices to hand:—Messrs. Nicholson and M'Gilll, of Liverpool, have sold the barque Camanato Swabsea owners. She is 593 tons register and carries 950 tons deadweight. Was built of ...

    Article : 161 words
  31. THE BISHOP OF CHRISTCHURCH.

    The consecration of Archdeacon Julius as Bishop of Christchurch takes place on Thursday next when the Primate will officiate. On Friday the new bishop and Mrs. Juliuswill be entertained at ...

    Article : 45 words
  32. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passing through by train:—30 trucks sheep, Byrock to Albury, James to Powers, Rutherford, and Co.; 14 trucks sheep, Byrock to Melbourne, via Albury, consigned to Powers, Rutherford, and Co. ...

    Article : 93 words
  33. ROBBERY. IN A BANK.

    This morning the city police magistrate was occupied hearing the case against a man named Frank Sawyer, who was charged with having £820 12s lOd in his possession.which might reasonably ...

    Article : 148 words
  34. THE PREMIER PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY.

    The hearing of charges against W. Doherty, late secretary of the Premier Permanent Building Society, were commenced to-day at the City Court The prosecution oontended that a sum of £1000, ...

    Article : 77 words
  35. POLITICAL MEETING AT MUDGEE.

    The Town Hall was well filled to-night to hear Mr. B. J. Black, senior, member for the district, and Mr. James Martin, member for South Sydney. Mr. Meares, Mayor of Mudgee, presided. The Mayor ...

    Article : 305 words
  36. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC,

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 539 words
  37. THE SCENE OF THE DISASTER.

    The scene of the disaster is still surrounded by hundreds of people, and many are assisting the railway authorities to remove the debris and clear the line for traffic It is expected that the up mail will be able to ...

    Article : 237 words
  38. A CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH.

    A sad accident happened yesterday at Tungamah. A child 2½ years old, son of Mr. John Fell, J.P., was playing in the yard when he fell into a bath of boiling water, and received such a severe ...

    Article : 57 words
  39. THE COAL MEASURES IN VICTORIA.

    The Coal Commissioners have visited KilOunda, on the Powlett River, and Cape Paterson, examining and taking evidence at each place. The evidence taken at Cape Paterson shows that there are 17 ...

    Article : 66 words
  40. THE WALLARAH COLLIERY DISPUTE.

    The Glebe and Burwood miners have approved or the action of the district officers in refusing to read the minutes at the late delegate board and in fixing the prices at,Wallarah Colliery. ...

    Article : 62 words
  41. THE AUSTRALIAN HORSES.

    Ringmaster has been allotted the following weights for the forthcoming sporting events:—8st121b for the Cheshire Handicap and 8st 41b for the Somerset Stakes. ...

    Article : 80 words
  42. SHOCKING DEATH OF A CHILD.

    A fatal accident happened on the Toolamba and Echuca railway, about three miles from Tattura today. A boy three years old, son of Mr. T. O'Neil, a farmer, was run over by the mid-day train from ...

    Article : 75 words
  43. WATER SUPPLY FOR LIVERPOOL.

    After considering the various routes proposed for the water supply for Liverpool, the Water Board has decided in favour of the Hinchinbrook route. This will run from the canal to Mount Misery, where it has ...

    Article : 126 words
  44. THE MINERS' DISPUTE AT LITHGOW.

    An aggregate meeting of miners was held lastnight to consider the present situation. After a somewhat stormy debate, the miners working inthe Lithgow pit were persuaded to ballot on the Vale agreement ...

    Article : 86 words
  45. THE WELLING TON AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The agricultural show yesterday was a great success in stock, machinery, haggles, horses, floral display, and farm produce. Between 1500 and 2000 people were present A shower interfered with the final ...

    Article : 47 words
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