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  2. THE ADELAIDE EXHIBITION.

    It is difficult to describe all the principal features of the Exhibition; there wa[?] so many. There are a large number, however, which win the admiration of all visitors, and therefore deserve to be particularised. ...

    Article : 879 words
  3. THE ILLUMINATIONS.

    The illuminations in London and the suburb[?] were witnessed last night by an immense multitude, and it was far into early morning before the streets assumed their normal aspect ...

    Article : 93 words
  4. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: June 23. Port Victor (s.), 1828 tons, Captain A. Williams, for Hongkong, via Newcastle; Alice Mary burque, 361 tons, Captain A. T. Nixson, for Treasury and Dinner Islands; Norkoowa (s.), 1074 tons, Captain W. Dow ...

    Article : 1,946 words
  5. THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT PEATS FERRY.

    The official board which had been appointed on Wednesday, for the purpose of making inquiries in connection with the cause, or causes, of the accident, [?]at at the Redfern railway terminus all yesterday. The investigation was conducted ...

    Article : 542 words
  6. THE STRANDED STEAMER WENTWORTH.

    The steamer Maranoa arrived from the north this morning, bringing the passengers and what oargo has been saved from the steamer Wentworth including 6000oz. of gold, 1000 bunches of bananas, ...

    Article : 325 words
  7. THE QUEEN'S HEALTH.

    The Queen is in her usual state of health, and has not suffered in any way from the proceedings of yesterday. ...

    Article : 28 words
  8. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The ceremony of naming the great hall of the Parliament Houses was performed this afternoon by the Governor, in the presence of about 300 ladies and gentlemen, including Lady Brassey. The ...

    Article : 653 words
  9. PASSENGERS' STATEMENTS.

    Mr. James Lawson, the well-known cabinetmaker, states that he was in the first carriage of the ill-fated train which met with the disaster st Peat's Ferry on Tuesday last. There were four compartments in the carriage, and his ...

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  10. NEW BRIDGE OVER THE MURRAY AT YARRAWONGA.

    The plans and the working drawings of the new bridge which it is proposod to construct over the Murray to connect Yarrawonga on the Viotorian side, with Mullwalla, on the Now South Wales side, have been ...

    Article : 109 words
  11. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The Central Australian and Bourke Pastoral show was opened to-day and achieved a fair degree of success. The weather was fine, but cold blasts came from the south-west The show-ground has no sheltering timbers, ...

    Article : 760 words
  12. THE INQUEST.

    An inquest upon the body of William Henry Hankin, one of those who died of injuries received at the Hawkesbury on the 21st instant, was commenced yesterday morning by the City Coroner, Mr. H. Shiell, at the Assembly Hotel, ...

    Article : 900 words
  13. QUEENSLAND.

    A list of prisoners who are recommended to be released in honour of the Queen's Jubilee was submitted to the Governor in Council this morning. The clemency of his Excellency will be exercised in the ...

    Article : 180 words
  14. ANTI-IRISH COERCION MEETING AT IPSWICH.

    An anti-Irish coercion meeting was held at Ipswich to-night. The Mayor was in the chair, and there were between 500 and 600 present. The proceedings were most orderly. The first resolution was moved by Mr. ...

    Article : 159 words
  15. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Admiral Fairfax inspected the gunboat Protector and the forts this morning. The women's loyal Jubilee address, presented to the Governor for transmission to the Queen, bears 10,000 ...

    Article : 33 words
  16. TASMANIA.

    The Governor gave a ball at Government House to-night, to which 900 invitations had been issued. The weather was unfavourable, heavy rain falling the greater part of the evening. ...

    Article : 103 words
  17. THE LOSS OF THE SCHOONER FLORIDA.

    An inquiry was held at Cooktown to-day into the loss of the schooner Florida. The Board found that the loss of the vessel was attributable to her having been set to [?]eward to a greater extent than was ...

    Article : 138 words
  18. COONAMBLE.

    The Pastoral and Agricultural show was held to-day, and was largely attended, there being about [?]00 persons on the ground. The show of stock was by far the best ever hold at Coonamble. Some fine draught horses were ...

    Article : 86 words
  19. LISMORE.

    The third annual show of the Lismore Agricultural and Industrial Society took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, and was well attended on both days, notwithstanding the state of the roads in many parts of the district and the ...

    Article : 78 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Governor gave a ball last night in honour of the Queen's Jubilee. It was attended by 800 persons. The R.M.S. Zealandia arrived from San Francisco to-day. Sir Samuel Griffith is the only colonial ...

    Article : 43 words
  21. CONDITION OF THE INJURED.

    Generally speaking the condition of the various sufferers is an improvement on that of Wednesday, and in the case of some of them decidedly better than could have been anticipated considering the character of their injuries. This ...

    Article : 484 words
  22. NARROW ESCAPE FROM A RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN VICTORIA.

    A narrow escape from another railway accident is reported. A special train left Melbourne shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and had proceeded as far as Donnybrook when the brakes brought the train to a ...

    Article : 101 words
  23. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 223 words
  24. NAVAL and MILITARY TOURNAMENT IN MELBOURNE.

    The officers and men of the New South Wales Naval Volunteer Artillery, who came to this colony to compete in the recent naval and military tournament, were entertained at dinner by the warrant officers and ...

    Article : 160 words
  25. COLLISION ON THE WOLLONGONG RAILWAY LINE.

    The Mount Pleasant Company's coal-train ran [?] contractors' engine on the Government line this morning The Mount Pleasant Company's line runs at right angle[?] to the Government line, with [?] stiff gradient. It is ...

    Article : 135 words
  26. GUARD PROCTOR.

    Sir,—If the part which Guard Proctor took in minimising the terrible accident at Peat's Ferry proves to be what is generally stated, [?] venture to suggest the propriety of his Excellency the Governor being invited by the colonists of ...

    Article : 118 words
  27. DEATH OF MAJOR IND.

    Major Ind, commanding the Permanent Ar[?]illery, [?]ied this evening from congestion of the lungs. The [?]eceased officer had seen much active service in the British army. He was specially engaged in England ...

    Article : 58 words
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