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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Very heavy rain has fallen during the last 24 hours, with every prospect of a continuance. BROKEN HILL, WEDNESDAY. The man Fielder, who was wounded in the stabbing ...

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  3. AMUSEMENTS. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The last two nights of Hamlet are announced at Her Majesty's Theatre. Mr. Miln's representation of the great Shakesperian character has attracted largo audiences during the week. On Saturday night Mr. Miln will appear as ...

    Article : 55 words
  4. EXHIBITION OF WOMEN'S INDUSTRIES.

    The Exhibition of Women's Industries was largely patronised yesterday. In Department IV.—mechanical work— a number of additions which are certain to attract a large amount of attention have been made. Mrs. Henry Fairfax ...

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

    Several city properties were offered at the City Bank Auction Rooms this afternoon. A half-acre block in Lonsdale-street West, which had not changed hands since 1847, was withdrawn at £27,000. Several ...

    Article : 473 words
  6. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly, Sir Bryan O'Loghlen tried to re-open the Stark case, involving the higher classification of State school teachers, but the subject was allowed to drop. During consideration in ...

    Article : 516 words
  7. SKATING RINKS.

    The tickets for the benefit to Mr. Wyburd, which is to be tendered by the members of the Crystal Palace Skating Rink Company on the 31st instant, are selling rapidly. Preparations are in progress at this rink for the last ...

    Article : 415 words
  8. The "BARREN WEST" and IRRIGATION.

    Sir,—The articles by your special commissioner on "The Barren West," which have appeared in recent issues of the Herald, will no doubt do much good by giving a graphic picture of what was seen in that part of the colony by a ...

    Article : 2,309 words
  9. QUEENSLAND.

    A Charleville telegram states that there has been no rain for over six months. The lookout is becoming very gloomy. The water is scarcer now than at the termination of the late drought. ...

    Article : 111 words
  10. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day the resolution of the Committee of Ways and Means containing the new tariff was brought up, and adopted. The bill giving effect to them was ...

    Article : 185 words
  11. IMPROVED WHARFAGE ACCOMMODATION

    Sir,—I was exceedingly surprised to see in your issue of yesterday a letter from Mr. Alfred Lamb, stating that [?] further wharfage accommodation need be provided by the Government for the convenience of the shipping ...

    Article : 638 words
  12. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Bank of Adelaide pay a dividend at the rate of 6 per cent. This morning the Town Hall bells tolled, as a mark of respect to the late Sir Anthony Musgrave. ...

    Article : 68 words
  13. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Legislative Council was chiefly occupied with the debate on the Chinese Immigration Restriction Bill. An amendment was suggested in effect reducing the tonnage limitation for the Northern Territory from ...

    Article : 93 words
  14. TASMANIA.

    It is rumoured that Mr. Fysch will probably be appointed Agent-General. A quantity of Californian fruit imported from Sydney was found to be so full of the codlin moth ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. DUBBO CIRCUIT COURT.

    The Circuit Court was opened this morning in the old courthouse, before Mr. Justice stephen. The police magistrate presented his Honor with a congratulatory address from the bench and profession of the town and district on ...

    Article : 134 words
  16. A PARNELL DEFENCE FUND.

    A preliminary meeting of sympathisers with Mr. Parnell in his action against the Times was held at Toowoomba to-night, the Mayor in the chair. A motion was passed,—" That, in the opinion of the meeting, it is ...

    Article : 93 words
  17. TASMANIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day an address of condolence with Lady Musgrave was agreed to. An attempt to elicit information in reference to the Agent-Generalship failed. The Minister for Lands made an ...

    Article : 83 words
  18. TAMWORTH CIRCUIT COURT.

    The Circuit Court was held to-day before Mr. Justice Foster. Francis Roach, under committal for arson, surrendered to his bail. His father-in-law, Henry Jeffries, was also called, and instead of the charge of arson being ...

    Article : 149 words
  19. THE REQUIREMENTS OF BROKEN HILL.

    Mr. E. B. Price arrived yesterday as special commissioner to report to the Government on matters at Broken Hill, viz., the present population, prospects as to future population, the water question in all its bearings, especially ...

    Article : 435 words
  20. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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  21. EXCURSIONISTS AND FERN COLLECTORS.

    Sir,—As my experience may be of some benefit to intending excursionists and fern collectors via Illawarra line, may I beg that you will kindly publish this letter. On Saturday last I, with some friends, travelled by train to Bulli for ...

    Article : 495 words
  22. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The stock movements are:—1575 fat and store cattle, from other districts to Albury market, various owners; 80 mixed cattle, from Victoria to Albury marker, various owners; 11,445 merino wethers, from other districts to ...

    Article : 241 words
  23. MR. STEVENSON, M.L.A., BEFORE HIS CONSTITUENTS.

    Mr. Stevenson addressed an enthusiastic meetings at Ellalong, Wollombi, Yarra, Molong, and Ourimbah. At every centre of population he met with a hearty welcome, and at all his meetings he received unanimous votes of confidence. ...

    Article : 136 words
  24. THE WEATHER.

    The south-east gale which has been blowing for the past three days seemed to have expended its force fast night. Nearly all the southern coastal ports reported sea moderate, and fine weather; but it was noticeable that ...

    Article : 152 words
  25. HEAVY GALE IN THE NORTH.

    From last night till this morning a gale was blowing from the S. to S.S.E. Thunder and lightning prevailed, accompanied with heavy rain, and 5 inches 41 points fell. The houses were inundated, and many were unroofed. Trees ...

    Article : 126 words
  26. THE MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    The [?]tting on the Caulfield Cup remains unchanged as regards figures. Plutarch, Chicago, ond The Charmer being at 100 to 8 offered. During the day 1000 to 30 was accepted about Newmaster, when 100 to 4 was offered. ...

    Article : 111 words
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