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  2. ENGLAND V. AUSTRALIA.

    The R.M.S. Oceana, which arrived from London to-day, brings the following account of the play in the first test match between England and Australia:— ...

    Article : 3,259 words
  3. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Gillies suggested the postponement of preliminary business in view of Mr. Munro's motion, which the Government had taken as a want of confidence motion. The ...

    Article : 755 words
  4. ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL AT ALBANY.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Oceana, P. S. Tomlin, commander, arrived from Colombo at 4 a.m. The following are the passengers:— ...

    Article : 141 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Bishop of Grafton and Armidale laid the foundation stone of the New England Ladies College to-day, in the presence of a large assemblage. The Ladies' College has been such a success since its establishment two years ago ...

    Article : 878 words
  6. NEW ZEALAND.

    In the House of Representatives the debate on the Government resolutions for the renewal of the mail services is being proceeded with. Much opposition is being shown to the mail service via San Francisco. ...

    Article : 38 words
  7. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: August 16, Rio, barque, 317 tons, Captain J. Dunn, for Newcastle; Oonah (s.), 887 tons, Captain H. Bennison, for Hobart, via Newcastle and Eden; Wakatipu (s.), 1158 tons. Captain E. Wheeler, for Wellington and ...

    Article : 1,746 words
  8. THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

    The attendance at the Exhibition to-day numbered 8379. In the evening the last invitation concert connected with the opening festivities was given. Everything ...

    Article : 74 words
  9. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In consequence of the want of confidence motion, Ministers decided not to receive any deputations to-day. Mr. Gillies was interviewed on behalf of several gentlemen interested in the development of the coal resources ...

    Article : 387 words
  10. THE QUEENSLAND LOANS.

    The communication referred to by the Premier in the Assembly last night as having been received from the Bank of England was, it is understood, in the nature of a letter from the Agent-General. It is ...

    Article : 180 words
  11. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Assembly to-day, Sir Samuel Griffith moved that the House disapproves of the Speaker's warrants nominating a panel of assessors for the trial of election petitions. He said it was a matter as to the ...

    Article : 290 words
  12. QUEENSLAND.

    The immigrants per the Duke of Argyle, who were quarantined on account of measles on board, were released to-day. The Government has decided to close the waters of ...

    Article : 108 words
  13. PROPOSED FOUNDLING HOSPITAL IN MELBOURNE.

    A meeting was held in the Town Hall to-day to consider the desirability of the establishment of a foundling hospital. Dr. Ebling, sen., was chairman. Dr. Youl stated, from his knowledge and experience as ...

    Article : 93 words
  14. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 514 words
  15. NEW ZEALAND.

    At a meeting of the New Zealand Commission to-day it was decided to augment the mineral exhibits at the Melbourne Exhibition. The Government requested them to instruct Sir James Hector to provide space for ...

    Article : 142 words
  16. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BUDGET.

    In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Playford delivered his Budget speech. He said he regarded the past year as one of most gratifying prosperity, whilst the previous year's financial operations ...

    Article : 392 words
  17. THE WEATHER FORECAST.

    Mr. Wragge, the Government Meteorologist, gives the following special forecast for Victoria:—"Expect very unsettled weather west from Cape Otway, affecting also Bass Straits; winds strong from the north and ...

    Article : 69 words
  18. ACCIDENT TO THE MACHINERY OF THE ELINGAMITE.

    A sensational report was made by some passengers by the steamer Elingamite, which arrived from Sydney on Tuesday, to the effect that after the loss of the use of the engines through a breakdown in the machinery ...

    Article : 203 words
  19. THE FATAL BOATING ACCIDENT AT MAITLAND.

    The remains of Mr. R. L. Seddon, captain of the English team of footballers, were interred in the Church of England Cemetery this afternoon. The funeral cortege was a very large one, including over 160 members of the various ...

    Article : 272 words
  20. ROBBERY AT THE JUNEE REFRESHMENT ROOMS.

    Two commercial travellers named Adams and Grabham were sleeping in the same bedroom at the refreshment-room, and the former was awakened by someone prowling about the apartment. He roused his companion, who ...

    Article : 186 words
  21. A THEATRICAL ASSAULT CASE.

    In the District Court to-day, Hugo Gorlitz, late manager for the Amy Sherwin Company, proceeded against Avon D. Saxon, a member of the company, for assault. The case arose out of an order of Court for the ...

    Article : 95 words
  22. THE WEATHER.

    There was very little change in the weather yesterday. During the greater part of the day it was fine, but towards evening the wind changed and went round to the S.E., and a bank of clouds gradually appearing on the horizon, ...

    Article : 77 words
  23. THE YOUNG AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The second day of the show drew a large attendance. The two days' receipts amounted to £106. The jumping prize was won by Kirk's Bol[?], S. Taylor"s more being second. The special hunter's prize fell to G. Watson's ...

    Article : 56 words
  24. TASMANIA.

    Contrary to expectation in the Assembly last night, the House continued the debate on the want of confidence motion. A division was taken, and the motion was negatived by 21 to 12. An amendment affirming ...

    Article : 146 words
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