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  2. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS, [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Walker, in resuming his speech on the want of confidence motion, expressed his firm conviction that Mr. Munro, in moving the amendment, was actuated morely by a ...

    Article : 874 words
  3. NOMINATIONS FOR THE VICTORIAN, LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    Nominations were received to-day for 14 vacancies in the Legislative Council. They are as follow:-Melbourne province: James Service. North Yarra: George Le Fevre. North-eastern: J. S..Butters, ...

    Article : 140 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS. CONCERT AT BURWOOD.

    ThE Burwood School of Arts was last night crowded to excess by an appreciative audience, who had assembled with a view to encouraging the efforts of a company of local amateurs, who had arranged a concort in aid of the ...

    Article : 373 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Women's Christian Temperance Union held their third annual meeting of the union last night in the Lecture Hall, William-street. Archdeacon Campbell presided, and speeches were delivered by the chairman, Mr. W. H. ...

    Article : 654 words
  6. REDFERN. ELECTION.

    A meeting of the Redfern electors was held at the Waterloo Town Hall yesterday evening, for the purpose of hearing an address by Alderman J. P. Howe, who is a candidate for the representation of the borough ...

    Article : 1,170 words
  7. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CCUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered Outwards:August 30, Oonah (s.), 887 tons, Captain H. Bennison, for Hobart, via "Eden; Adelaide (s.), 917 tons, Captain T. W. Lockyer, for Adelaide and Melbourne; Lubeck (s.), 1078 tons. Captain W. Somolder, for Apia ...

    Article : 1,796 words
  8. VISIT of The GOVERNOR to the WEST.

    His Excellency Lord Carrington arrived by the mail train, this morning. The Mayor of Wellington. presented the Governor with the following address from the Municipal. Council:—"On ...

    Article : 1,283 words
  9. LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT.

    Last night in the hall of the Industrial Blind Institution, Boomerang-street, Woolloomooloo, a literary entertainment, consisting of pathetic and humorous readings, was given by the Rev. Canon Kemmis. Sir Alfred Stephen ...

    Article : 383 words
  10. INTERESTING DISCOVERY AT THE WHOMBEYAN CAVES.

    A very interesting discovery was made at the Whom beyan Caves, Taralga, on Friday and Saturday last. For some time past Mr. Chalker, "the caretaker of the caves, had known of the existence of a hole in the ground at a spot ...

    Article : 307 words
  11. MR. WADDELL, M.L.A. IN THE BOURKE ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Waddell, senior member for the Bourke electorate, is now on a trip through this end of the constituency, and is being well received everywhere. He was met a few miles from town by a number of friends and escorted to Brewarrina. ...

    Article : 231 words
  12. EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF POISONING.

    Mrs.Morrison, a resident of Newcastle, fell ill on Monday. and symptoms of strychnine poisoning, were discovered by the medical attendant. The woman keeps three goats, preferring'goat's milk to cow's. One goat died on Friday, ...

    Article : 93 words
  13. QUEENSLAND.

    In the'Legislative Assembly to-day, a bill to provide foR the regulation and inspection of mines and collieries was introduced and read the first time. A motion for an address to the Governor, praying that £1000 be placed ...

    Article : 139 words
  14. COULBURN QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were continued to-day. In the case of R. H. Charles, charged with perjury, the jury returned a verdict that they had grave doubts as to the prisoner's guilt, and desired to give him the benefit, which ...

    Article : 189 words
  15. VISIT OF MR. JOHN SEE, M.L.A., TO PORT MACQUARIR.

    At a public meeting here it was decided to entertain Mr. John See, M.L.A., who visits the district next week. This gentleman is held in high repute both as a member of Parliament and for the benefits he has bestowed on the district ...

    Article : 100 words
  16. The REDFERN ELECTION and ABSENTEEISM.

    Sir,—The remarks in your leader of to-day dealing with the Parliamentary vacancy at Redferu, and the cause of the delay in finding a suitable freetrade candidate must seriously interest every Australian. ...

    Article : 402 words
  17. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

    The third day of the National Agricultural Society's Show was somewhat affected by the weather. The trial of hunters was the chief attraction in connection with the show. Mr. J. E. Pemell, of Randwick, one of the judges ...

    Article : 296 words
  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Coles promised to obtain a report upon the character of the rabbit discase in the river districts of New Zealand. Mr. Playford introduced a bill 'proposing the abolition of the Marine ...

    Article : 75 words
  19. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 456 words
  20. CASUALTIES.

    A man named Patrick Gleeson. 33 years of age, a wharf labourer, was admitted to the Sydney Hospital by Dr. Orr yesterday suffering from severe injuries to the right ankle, caused by a truck falling upon him whilst working at; ...

    Article : 364 words
  21. DISPUTE AMONGST THE PRESBYTERIANS OF ROCKHAMPTON.

    A meeting of the members of the Presbyterian Church was held last night, to hear a statement by Dr. Hay concerning a recent discussion amongst the congregation. Correspondence and minutes were read, ...

    Article : 265 words
  22. LATE MINING.

    In gold, Berry ConsolS sold lower.' Chalk's and O'Connor's Freehold sold at about yesterday's reduced prices. Mount Morgan and Star of the East were rather higher. Ophir, Deep Lead, are better, selling to £6 5s., ...

    Article : 190 words
  23. THE COOTAMUNDRA SHOW.

    The second day of the show was attended by over 2000. The weather was dry and very Warm, withont the slightest sign of rain. The judging in miscellaneous horses commenced rather late, and the most interesting work was left ...

    Article : 230 words
  24. COAL IN THE FISH RIVER DISTRICT.

    Sir,—I would beg to call your attention to the following facts; they may be of interest to some of your numerous readers. There exists a short distance from the Jenolan Caves an extensive outcrop of rich coal, some teet thick, ...

    Article : 263 words
  25. BURROWA AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The entries for the forthcoming Pastoral and Agricultural Show, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, closed last night, and are greatly in excess of last year's number.All sections are well filled up especially ...

    Article : 64 words
  26. THE WEATHER.

    During the early portion of yesterday There were unmistakable indications of rain, and some very light showers of a misty nature fell during the evening.After dark,the sky became very overcast, with every ...

    Article : 66 words
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