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  2. THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

    The attendance at the Exhibition to-day numbered 9543. A very successful orchestral concert was given this evening. Mr. R. Burdett-Smith, Executive Commissioner for New South Wales, has been very busy ...

    Article : 101 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    After two or three weeks' experience of the intercolonial traffic to the Exhibition, it has been found that the number of passengers by rail from Adelaide considerably exceeds the number by rail from Sydney. ...

    Article : 241 words
  4. EUROPEAN CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE SEE OF CHESTER.

    Canon Fleming is a candidate for the See of Cheater, which has been rendered vacant by the translation of Dr. Stubbs to the Bishopric of Oxford. ...

    Article : 38 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Intimation has been received from the Railway Department that all the available rolling stock for the conveyance of cattle and sheep has been secured until 6th October next, and in consequence there is much dissatisfaction among the ...

    Article : 496 words
  6. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,716 words
  7. GOLD-MINING IN VICTORIA.

    The syndicate in treaty for the purchase of the Queen's Birthday and other mining properties at Dunolly, in Victoria, has despatched an expert to inspect and report upon the mines ...

    Article : 45 words
  8. RAILWAY FROM NORMANTON TO CLONCURRY.

    A depuration waited on the Minister for Railways this afternoon, to urge that the construction of the railway from Normanton to Cloncurry be proceeded with. Mr. Nelson said the deputation had made out a good ...

    Article : 90 words
  9. THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

    The Sugar Bounties Convention has been signed by the representatives of the various European countries who have agreed to the abolition of the bounties. ...

    Article : 49 words
  10. PASTORAL INTELLIGENGE.

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  11. THE HOP, TOBACCO, AND VINE CROFS IN VICTORIA.

    A return has been prepared by Mr. Hayter, Government Statist, of the area under crop, and the produce of hops, tobacco, and vines in Victoria during the season of 1887:—Of hops there were 85 growers, with ...

    Article : 100 words
  12. QUEENSLAND.

    The Premier, with the view of getting at the best available information in connection with the proposed new water supply scheme for Brisbane, has communicated with Mr. J. Davidson, the superintendent ...

    Article : 270 words
  13. ITALY AND FRANCE.

    Signor Crispi, the Italian Premier, has publicly announced in Rome that the peace of Europe will not be disturbed at the present juncture. ...

    Article : 46 words
  14. VICTORIAN FARMERS' PROTECTION ASSOCIATION.

    The Victorian Farmers' Protection Association continued its sittings this evening. It was resolved to ask the Government to distribute out of the sum of a quarter of a million for assisting the farmers, bonuses ...

    Article : 138 words
  15. GERMANY AND ITALY.

    It is announced that the Emperor William of Germany will visit Rome on October 6. ...

    Article : 34 words
  16. AUSTRALIAN SHEEPBREEDERS' SHOW.

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  17. THE REBELLION IN THE SOUDAN.

    Intelligence has been received from Cairo to the effect that 500 dervishes made an attack upon Fort Kharmoussa, near Wady Halfa, at the second cataract on the Nile. The fort was ...

    Article : 103 words
  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    F. Grey, late accountant of the Australian Widows Fund, was committed for trial at the Police Court to-day on two charges of embezzlement, the sums being £9 8s. and £150. ...

    Article : 339 words
  19. CONFERENCE OF VIGNERONS IN MELBOURNE.

    A conference of vignerons, convened by the Board of Viticulture, was held in the Exhibition to-day, under the presidency of the Minister for Lands. It was resolved that the Board of Viticulture be requested to ...

    Article : 214 words
  20. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. CANTERBURY.

    The Canterbury Municipal Council met on Wednesday evening at the local council-chambers. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. C. Sharp), Aldermen M'Bean, Poole, Scott, Thompson, and Scahill. The following ...

    Article : 332 words
  21. GOULBURN QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were coucluded to-day. The only case for trial was that of Peter Hush. The circumstances were somewhat peculiar. The prisoner, who is well known as a stock dealer, represented to Robert Henderson, ...

    Article : 159 words
  22. CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

    The Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House of Representatives in the United states are engaged in preparing a measure providing for retaliation against Canada on the ...

    Article : 51 words
  23. THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

    Following on the windy weather of yesterday heavy rain fell last night, and all through to-day the weather was cold and showery. The attendance at the show was consequently meagre, but those present witnessed a treat ...

    Article : 223 words
  24. THE STEAMER ROSEDALE ASHORE AT MANNIAG HEADS.

    The steamer Rosedale got ashore on the south spit in crossing inward about 6.10 p.m. ...

    Article : 35 words
  25. MR. WA[?]ELL, M.L.A., IN THE BOURKE [?]TE.

    Mr. Waddell, M.L.A., addressed a well-attended meeting here last night. Mr. F. Bacon, of Dumble, occupied the chair. Mr. Waddell was well received. He spoke for an hour on the subjects of water conservation, amendment ...

    Article : 104 words
  26. CONCORD.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Concord Municipal Council was held at the Council-chambers, Wharf-road, off the 30th August. Present—The full council. The Mayor (Alderman W. K. Chapman) presided. Miss Chapham ...

    Article : 302 words
  27. NEW ZEALAND.

    A severe shock of earthquake was felt at Westport, Hokitika, Christchurch, and Wellington last night. The Government received a cable to-day from Mr. Buchanan, chairman of the Auckland Chamber of ...

    Article : 55 words
  28. HONOUR TO [?] CANADIAN [?]STER.

    A baronetcy has been conferred upon the Hon. Sir Charles Tupper, G.C.M.G., Minister of Finance in the Canadian Government, in recognition of his services in connection with ...

    Article : 196 words
  29. THE S.S. ANGERS.

    The steamship Angers, under charter to the E. and A. Company, arrived in port yesterday, after a most eventful passage, from Hongkong and Foochow; at the latter port she shipped a quantity of new season's tea. This is the first time that the ...

    Article : 1,268 words
  30. BRISBANE AQUATIC CARNIVAL.

    In addition to the Grand International Sculling Contest the Aquatic Carnival committee have arranged for an Intercolonial Amateur Four-oared Race for trophies of the value of £100, to be rowed on the ...

    Article : 79 words
  31. FREE TRADE ASSOCIATION at WOLLONGONG.

    A public meeting was held here last night to form a branch of the Free Trade Association. The attendance was very small, only nine persons being present. It was, however, resolved, on the motion of Mr. J. Biggar, seconded by ...

    Article : 74 words
  32. THE [?]THER.

    Sydney is not so fortunate as many towns in [?] as regards the weather, for rain has fallen very steadily to the southward; but probably it is not far distant from the metropolis. Several towns, the centres of large districts, ...

    Article : 70 words
  33. "THE UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH."

    Sir,—I venture to send you a small contribution to the volume of facts which is gradually being compiled tending to show that the distribution of wealth derived from the coal mines of the colony is not altogether on the side of ...

    Article : 411 words
  34. THE YOUNG MUNICIPAL LOAN.

    At a meeting of the borough council last night resolutions were passed empowering the Mayor to apply to the Governor in Council for authority to contract a loan of £12,000; £4000 to be applied to the purchase of the ...

    Article : 138 words
  35. WRECK OF THE SCHOONER COLONIST.

    During a severe gale the schooner Colonist, bound from Lyttelton to Waitara, became disabled. The captain attempted to reach Wellington, but when off the Heads the vessel was dashed on the rocks, and went ...

    Article : 64 words
  36. THE RECANT SENTENCE OF DEATH. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Would it not be a great blot on this young colony, in this our Centennial year, if this poor unfortunate man now lying under sentence of death should be executed? Therefore, let us temper justice with mercy, and be up ...

    Article : 75 words
  37. SUPPOSED CASE OF SMALLPOX IN LAUNCESTON.

    Some excitement was caused to-day by the report that a case of smallpox had been discovered in Launceston. A boy named Pearson, residing in Elizabeth-street, developed Symptoms which caused the local ...

    Article : 158 words
  38. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—With regard to the prisoner under sentence of death at Darlinghurst, I would say that such cases of selfmutilation are for from uncommon. Mutilation of this kind by another man is, I believe, extremely rare. I remember ...

    Article : 195 words
  39. CHARGE OF SELLING AN OBSCENE PRINT.

    At the police court to-day, before the police magistrate, J. R. Newling, a book hawker appeared to answer a charge of selling an obscene print, or picture, contained in a book entitled "Plain Home Talk," by Dr. Foote. Mr. Dodd, ...

    Article : 84 words
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