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  2. [?]PEAN CABLEGRAMS.

    [?] Privy Council appeal case, the [?] Executors, and Agency Company, [?] v. Short, judgment has been reserved. It is expected that judgment will be given in ...

    Article : 56 words
  3. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN IN ENGLAND.

    The match between the Australian Eleven and Yorkshire, was resumed to-day. At the adjournment for luncheon the home team had scored 105 for three wickets. The remaining ...

    Article : 306 words
  4. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    To-night Mr. F. H. Cowen conducted the rehearsal of the Exhibition choir for the first time. He expressed pleasure at the quality of the voices and the progress made. ...

    Article : 177 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    It is perhaps natural that an actor should desire to choose for his benefit performance the most beautiful and the most loved of Shakespeare's plays. It is somewhat the practice, however, on the stage, to take benefits in a ...

    Article : 1,763 words
  6. MEETING OF CHINESE IN MELBOURNE.

    A meeting of Chinese, held on Tuesday evening passed resolutions on behalf of themselves and their fellow-countrymen; together with an address to Parliament and the people of Victoria. The ...

    Article : 228 words
  7. ADMINISTRATION OF THE CRIMES ACT.

    In the House of Commons last night a division was taken on the resolution moved by Mr. John Morley, M.P., for Newcastle-on-Tyne, censuring the Government for their ...

    Article : 200 words
  8. QUEENSLAND.

    Sir S. Griffith, leaves Brisbane for Sydney on Saturday, en route for Fiji. His visit is purely one in search of rest and health. He will return to Sydney in time for the opening of the Melbourne Exhibition, and will ...

    Article : 197 words
  9. THE AMALGAMATED SHEARERS' UNION.

    A report reached the local-secretary of the Amalgamated Shearers' Union last night that shearing troubles had already begun. Dunlop station is the first to start in the district, and is one of the largest. Themen, so far, have refused, ...

    Article : 186 words
  10. COUNTRY NEWS.

    It is reported that the manager of Kerribree station, Warrege River, has made arrangements with Mr..Longhead to bore 4000ft. where required on Kerribree for water. Mr. Longhead has recently, been very successful near ...

    Article : 741 words
  11. BOURKE QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Quarter Sessions this morning Judge Backhouse pronounced sentences upon the following prisoners:— Tommy, a Chinaman, for shooting, with intent to kill, imprisonment for life; F. Kirchner, inflicting grievous bodily ...

    Article : 91 words
  12. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The s.s. Bancoora has arrived from Calcutta, bringing 13 European passengers and 48 Asiatics. She has a cargo for the other colonies, and sails again on Friday. ...

    Article : 211 words
  13. DISASTROUS FLOODS IN MEXICO.

    Disastrous floods have taken place in Mexico. Fifteen hundred persons have been drowned. ...

    Article : 41 words
  14. THE EMPEROR WILLIAM'S SPEECH.

    The French and Russian press have extensive comments on the speech delivered by the Emperor William II. on the occasion of the opening of the Reichstag. The general tone ...

    Article : 66 words
  15. MASONIC INSTALLATIONS IN THE COUNTRY.

    The annual installation and investment of the officers in connection with the Maitland Lodge of Unity, No. 547, E. C., took place in the Masonic Hall, Victoria-street, last evening, in the presence of a large number of brethren, ...

    Article : 540 words
  16. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, an important discussion took place on the conduct of Colonel Templeton, chairman of the Public Service Board, in acting as an actuary, and director of aesurance and other ...

    Article : 486 words
  17. THE THRONE OF HANOVER.

    It is reported that the Duke of Cumberland and the Emperor William II. have become reconciled in regard to the throne of Hanover. The Duke of Cumberland has renounced his ...

    Article : 59 words
  18. NEW ZEALAND.

    The balance-sheet of the Union Insurance-Company shows that £22,893 is available for distribution. A dividend of 10 per cent. was recommended. A girl named Carroll, aged 12, has been burned to ...

    Article : 69 words
  19. THE DISCOVERY OF A NEW GOLDFIELD IN QUEENSLAND.

    Over 100 miners' rights have been issued in Brisbane since the reported discovery of a gold-field on Lacey's Creek. Those taking out miners rights are principally residents of the district, and are confident ...

    Article : 126 words
  20. THE RISING IN ZULULAND.

    Advices have been received from Natal stating that the usutus have defeated the Zulu chief Usibepu, whom the police have rescued from further attack. No offensive ...

    Article : 73 words
  21. EXPLORATION IN WESTERN AUSTRLIA.

    The Melbourne exploring party, under the command of Lieut. Israel, have arrived at Albany. The party will travel to Ylgarn, Golden Valley, and, ofter examining that country, will go still in a north-easterly direction ...

    Article : 73 words
  22. THE MARINE DISASTER OFF THE CAPE.

    Lloyd's agents believe that the vessel, which is reported to have foundered off Cape, Agulhas during a heavy gale on Juno 4 is not an emigrant ship, as was surmised by the ...

    Article : 84 words
  23. THE AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION.

    Sir,—Till reading your article this morning, I was ignorant of the real object sought to be obtained by the "Australian Natives' Association," and must confess I was greatly disappointed, as from the title I imagined a body ...

    Article : 647 words
  24. SALE OF FASTORAL LEASES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    This morninig the sale of the pastoral leases expiring in December began under favourable conditions. For several months past the keenest interest has been shown in the disposal of the leases. The total area of land to ...

    Article : 333 words
  25. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 452 words
  26. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Council to-day, a proposition was made to abolish free passes to members of Parliament on the railways, but it was withdrawn after a warm discussion. A similar proposal was made in the ...

    Article : 183 words
  27. THE QUEENSLAND LOAN.

    A Queensland loan of two and a-half millions, at 3½ per cent., with a minimum of 94 per cent., is to be placed upon this market next week. Tenders will be opened on ...

    Article : 63 words
  28. CHINESE LABOUR ON STEAMSHIPS.

    In view of the action of the Maritime Council in Sydney in giving notice to the agents of the Oceanic Steamship Company that no Chinese must be employed in their boats, it is feared that ...

    Article : 130 words
  29. TASMANIA.

    The Legislative Assembly to-night was occupied mainly in the discussion of the proposed amendments in the Customs duties. During the discussion opinions in favour of a protective policy were occasionally ...

    Article : 65 words
  30. THE CRYSTAL PALACE SKATING RINK.

    In compliance with numerous and influential requests, the management of the Crystal Palace Skating Rink have consented to make. Wednesday night in each week a grand special gathering, and last hight was the ...

    Article : 578 words
  31. IMPORTANT SALE OF CITY PROPERTY IN MELBOURNE.

    The largest auction sale ever held in Melbourne of city and suburban property took place to-day. The principal [?] was Brown's buildings, with 157ft. frontage to Elizabeth-street by 85ft. 10½in. to Little ...

    Article : 93 words
  32. ACCIDENT ON THEE WESTERN LINE.

    An accident occurred yesterday on the railway line between the-Zig-Zag and Eskbank. Four men were returning to Eskbank, from, the bottom points in a trplly, on the down grade. They saw an engine coming behind them, ...

    Article : 130 words
  33. RIDER HAGGARD'S NEW TALE.

    Continuation of this intensely interesting story, beautifully illustrated, in next Saturday's Sydney Mail. Send 6d. instamps to any news agent, or publishing office, Hunter and Pitt streets.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 9 words
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