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  2. THE SITUATION IN AFGHANISTAN.

    The British agent at Meshed has reported to the Indian Government that Ishak Khan, the Governor of Balkh, is advancing upon Cabul. The Ameer, Abdurrahman, is ...

    Article : 51 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.) (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    The naval commandant is exercised as to the ultimate fale of the Victorian warship Nelson. She is obsolete, and her type of armanent is not modern, while her boilers have been condemned by the ...

    Article : 404 words
  4. THE NEWCASTLE COLLIERY STRIKE. ARRIVAL OF COLONEL SPALDING.

    The heavy rain throughout last night and to-day has prevented work being attempted at any of the mines, und has likewise had the effect of keeping the miners in their houses, and therefore no disturbance or excitcment of any ...

    Article : 773 words
  5. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.) (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    After the questions were disposed of in the Legislative Assembly to-day, several explanations were made with reference to the misunderstanding about the pairs in the division last night on Mr. Rees's amendment to ...

    Article : 412 words
  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    A vocal and instrumental concert was held on monday the 10th instant, in the Athenæum Hall, D[?]lwich Hill, Petersham, under the auspices of the I. 0. G. T. The concert, which was a great success, the hall being ...

    Article : 323 words
  7. AFFAIRS IN ZULULAND.

    An official despatch has been received from Natal stating that Dinizulu, becoming ill, surrendered to the Transvaal Government on the assurance that he would not be delivered up ...

    Article : 72 words
  8. SHIPPING REPORTS &c.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: September 12, Ke[?] (s.), 440 tons, Captain Le Quay, for Melbourne, via Mo[?] Kembla; Balmoral Castle (s.), 1989 tons, Captain Cringle [?] Wellington; Melusine barque, 938 tons, Captain Mehlberger[?] ...

    Article : 625 words
  9. THE AMERICAN TARIFF.

    Senator Benjamin Harrison, the Republican candidate for the Presidency in the United States, declares that the Republicans are willing to revise the scedule of the tariff, ...

    Article : 48 words
  10. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    This afternoon Lord Carrington left for Sydney. He was accompanied by Chief Justice Way. The Commissioner of Lands has received a telegram from Mr. John Hack, at Border Town, who was ...

    Article : 136 words
  11. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN IN ENGLAND.

    A match was commenced to-day at Bradford between the Australians and Lillywhite's team, which included Newham, Ulyett, and M. Read. ...

    Article : 90 words
  12. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Council to-day the whole sitting was occupied with a discussion on the Prisons Bill. In committee good progress was made. In the Assembly the Premier moved the second ...

    Article : 735 words
  13. INTERCOLONIAL METEOROLOGICAL CONFERENCE.

    The second sitting of the meteorological conference took place at the Observatory to-day, all the Australian colonies being represented. The subject of delays in the weather telegram was first considered. It was ...

    Article : 123 words
  14. ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. MOGUL AT THURSDAY ISLAND.

    The steamer Mogul, from Foochow, arrived this morning, and she left again this afternoon. She is laden with tea.and rice principally. Robt. Sefton, well known on the Northern goldfields, is a ...

    Article : 329 words
  15. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Should the negotiations now ponding between the masters and the miners for a settlement of the strike fail, it is difficult to foresee how this vary desirable result is to be brought about. The proprietors, I should think, ...

    Article : 254 words
  16. THE SHEARING DIFFICULTY AT BORAMBOLA STATION.

    A shearing difficulty has arisen at Borambola station, owned by Donnelly Brothers. The shearers, who refused to work except under Union rules, have formed two camps on the Tarcutta-road, leading past the woolshed, and have ...

    Article : 170 words
  17. THE GROUNDING OF THE STEAMER CINTRA.

    The steamer Dove left Bowen at midnight last night for the Cintra, which is aground in Whitsunday Passage. The Dove returned to-day, bringing the mails and the Bowen carge and passengers. The others ...

    Article : 150 words
  18. THE ILLAWARRA MINES.

    Sir John Robertson has just returned from a visit to the Coalcliff mine, in the Illawarra district, where he has dealt with some matters in connection with the business of the minc, in which he has some interest. In response to an ...

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  19. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Permit me to say one or two words on the very serious matter of the Newcastle strike. 1. I think a strike is a barbarous mode of settling disputes. Surely the law ought to step in and say to the parties. What is your ...

    Article : 532 words
  20. MOLONG PASTURES AND STOCK PROTECTION BOARD.

    An important meeting of the local Pastures and Stock Protection Board was held yesterday for the purpose of considering the means of dealing with the increasing annoyance suffored by local agriculturists through the hare pest. The ...

    Article : 276 words
  21. THE GUNNEDAH ELECTION.

    The polling for Gunnedah took place to-day. Mr. E. W. Turner, so far, has a majority of 150. There are a few more returns yet to arrive, but it is considered that Mr. Turner's return is certain. In Gunnedah town Mr. Turner ...

    Article : 69 words
  22. DISCOVERY OF GOLD OFF THE COAST OF NEW GUINEA.

    Something like a rush appears to have set in from Cooktown to Sudest, where gold was lately discovered. The brigantine Zephyr'has been put on for Sudest, and is expected to leave to-morrow with 60 men. The ...

    Article : 85 words
  23. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 445 words
  24. COWRA PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The late rainfall having considerably revived the prospects of this district, the Cowra Postoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association's show was opened to-day under most favourable auspices, both as to weather and the ...

    Article : 176 words
  25. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Legislative Conncil had a short sitting to-day. The principal business was a motion for the second reading of the Mining on Private Property Bill. The debate was adjourned. ...

    Article : 121 words
  26. BORING FOR WATER IN QUEENSLAND.

    The Government has accepted the tenders of Jessop and Haig for boring for water to a depth of 10,000ft. in the Central district, and 7500ft in the Southern dastrict. ...

    Article : 46 words
  27. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In your recent issues we had accounts of men working at Greta and Linwood under police escort and protection, of mobs pelting with stones and coal the men, even when escorted by the police, one man at Greta being stunned by ...

    Article : 330 words
  28. TASMANIA.

    After a fortnight's adjournment, to allow Ministers time to consider their position, the Legislative Council met to-day. The Leader of the Opposition asked the Premier if he had any statement to make. The ...

    Article : 140 words
  29. THE EARTHQUAKES IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. Gordon, mining inspector, who was despatched by the Government to the Harmer Springs district to report upon the effects of the recent earthquake, states that he found fissures ranging from one to four inches ...

    Article : 99 words
  30. PLOUGHING MATCHES AT COOTAMUNDRA.

    The ploughing matches to-day were better attended, and resulted as follows:— Class D.—Doubles, youths under 18—Robert Lorteton, 83 points, 1; William Cox, 70,2. ...

    Article : 55 words
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