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  2. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The champion and Peter Kemp were out at an early hour this morning. After a smart walk of about three miles a little running exercise was indulged in. The weather was beautiful and clear, but very hot. After ...

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  3. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Assembly the order for the adoption of the report on the Licensed Victuallers Bill was called [?]n. Mr. Munro, representing the local option party, said he had considered the proposal for a ...

    Article : 164 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A meeting of employees and shop assistants of the town was held to-night in the Town Hall, to form an association to act in co-operation with the half-holiday association formed last week by the general public. ...

    Article : 767 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    It is quite evident that Miss Amy Sherwin has lost none of her popularity during her absence from Sydney, for, at the concert given last evening at the Y. M. C. A. Hall, the audience manifested fully as much enthusiasm as at any ...

    Article : 1,249 words
  6. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The Earl of Carnarvon, accompanied by Sir W. J. Clarke and other Masons, visited the Masonic Alms Houses to-day. Evidence was given to-day before the Vegetable ...

    Article : 570 words
  7. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    The steamer Wakatipu, hence to Wellington, arrived at her destination at ll a.m. on Monday, and the Wairarapa at Auckland at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The Wa[?]hora left Russell for Sydney at 10 a.m. yesterday. ...

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  8. NEW ZEALAND.

    After the galleries were cleared in the House of Representatives last night, the debate on the question of privilege was continued. Before withdrawing, Sir Julius Vogel repeated the charges drunkenness against ...

    Article : 228 words
  9. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, on the motion of the Premier, all the orders of the day were discharged from the paper, except Supply and Ways and Means, and that relating to intercolonial naval defences. The ...

    Article : 127 words
  10. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly to-day, the Government gave notice of motion to the effect that it is desirable to provide for the payment by South Australia of part of the cost of the establishment and maintenance of an additional ...

    Article : 153 words
  11. QUEENSLAND.

    With regard to the threatened suspension of work by the tramway employees, it appears that the difficulty has been temporarily settled. This morning delegates waited on the manager of the company, and an ...

    Article : 299 words
  12. TASMANIA.

    The Legislative Assembly to-night was engaged in discussing the bill for the centralisation of the police force. The bill is meeting with a deal of opposition, and it is believed that it will not be passed. ...

    Article : 44 words
  13. [By TELEGRAPH.]

    No work was done on the river this afternoon by the Canadian or his trainer. A couple of hours were passed in the boatshed examining the fittings of the boats and fixing up generally. Sullivan has got Hanlan's new boat the ...

    Article : 242 words
  14. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION IN THE VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS.

    The desirableness of introducing technical instruction into the State schools was recently impressed upon the Government, and the Technical Commission has undertaken to formulate a scheme for the consideration ...

    Article : 115 words
  15. INSPECTION OF THE ILLAWARRA LIGHTHORSE.

    The annual inspection of the Illawarra Light Horse took place to-day at the racecourse, many spectators being present. Owing the absence of Major-General Richardson and Major M'Kenzie, the inspecting officer was Major ...

    Article : 143 words
  16. DEATH OF MR. ROBERT HYNDES.

    Mr.Robt. Hyndes, J.P.,ex-mayor of West Maitland, died at his residence, San Souci, Regent-street, last evening, after a protracted and painful illness. Some 16 months since Mr. Hyndes visited England to undergo au operation of a ...

    Article : 133 words
  17. THE NAME "FREETRADER."

    Sir,—Mr. Wilfred Blacket is "curious to know" how freetraders justify their title to the name when they do not urge that trade should be entirely freed from duties "Freo trade," says the Hon. D. A. Wells, "is the right ...

    Article : 500 words
  18. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movemonts:—A draft of about 2000 fat sheep from Bangate to Sydney, via Mudgee, Langloh Parker owner; 400 mixed cattle, from Queensland to Belagula, Lorimer and Fletcher owners; 1020 ewes, from Carwell station to a ...

    Article : 335 words
  19. TASMANIA.

    The steamship Tainui arrived to-day from London October 6, Plymouth October 8, and Capetown October 28, en route for New Zealand. She brings 300 passengers in all classes; 61 landed at Hobart. Wm. ...

    Article : 47 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. John Johnston, a member of the Legislative Council, died to-day, aged 76. The stewards to-day dismissed the protest against Maxim, the winner of the New Zealand Cup. ...

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  21. PROTECTION AND FREE TRADE—OUR MEAT MARKET.

    Sir,—Would the powers that be kindly inform the trade why only meat sent by rail shall be sold in it. If it [?] intended for a market, why not allow (as the London markets are) the retail trade to send their superfluous joint[?] ...

    Article : 259 words
  22. THE FARMERS AND PROTECTION.

    Sir,—Will you allow me to say a few words to Mr. John S. Skeet in reference to his letter which appeared in your issue of the 8th instant The gist of this letter is abuse of the country producers. ...

    Article : 563 words
  23. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    The following have passed through:- For Melbourne (by express): Mrs. Young, Austin, Embling. T. Morrow, R. H. Osbourne, R. H. Roe, T. F. James, A. M'Craig, A. Turnbull, T. Turnbull, Thos. ...

    Article : 315 words
  24. ESCAPE OF PRISONERS FROM FREMANTLE GAOL.

    Yesterday a prisoner named William Thompson, who is undergoing a life sentence for rape, escaped from the Fremantle Gaol by means of a rope suspended over the prison wall by some persons outside. ...

    Article : 308 words
  25. THE TORPEDO AND SIGNALLING CORPS

    Sir,—I desire with your permission to call attention [?] the delay that has occurred in connection with pay to the Torpedo and Signalling Corps for the last quarter, due since 1st October ultimo, and the alleged reason of such delay— ...

    Article : 253 words
  26. THE CIRCULAR QUAY WOOD BLOCKS.

    Sir,—Tenders are to be opened to-morrow for the supply of 70,000 or 100,000 wooden blocks, to be used at Circular Quay. One of the terms of the contract, which is to be enforced, is that the timber must be well seasoned. This, ...

    Article : 257 words
  27. RAILWAY HASTE.

    Sir,—I have drawn two conclusions from " J. W. W.'s" letter. Firstly, that living at Parramatta, he chafes at evon the smallest delay which may lengthen that wearisome journey, thinking, no doubt, that the trains are run for his ...

    Article : 197 words
  28. THE WEATHER.

    The fine summer weather of Tuesday, with a pleasan, north-east breeze, gave place yesterday to boisterous unsettled weathor. The day broke fine, but there was a strong breeze from S.E., and by 4 o'clock it brought up ...

    Article : 162 words
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