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  2. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) PROPOSED LOCAL AUTONOMY IN THE PACIFIC.

    The Government of the Hawaiian Islands, in the North Pacific, has made a proposal to the effect that America and the European Powers should guarantee local autonomy ...

    Article : 53 words
  3. THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY'S EXPEDITION. RELIEF PARTIES TO BE SENT.

    The preparations for the despatch of a properly-authorised and fully-equipped expedition to the Fly River, New Guinea, to ascertain the truth or otherwise of the telegrams which have been received concerning ...

    Article : 494 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Rev. Mr. James, who has been pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church here for 18 months, has just been appointed to the charge of the church at Hunter's Hill. He preached his farewell sermons here on Sunday to ...

    Article : 2,219 words
  5. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Council this afternoon the Licensing Bill was further considered in committee. Mr. Beaver's new clause, prohibiting bars in connection with theatres, was rejected by 17 votes to 8. Mr. Jenner, for ...

    Article : 326 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    The approaching meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club on next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday is not creating much interest, and the few wagers that were booked yesterday in Sydney are hardly worth recording. ...

    Article : 147 words
  7. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) THE VICTORIAN TURF.

    While the hurdle-racers Dundreary and Castleton were being schooled over the fences at Flemington to-day, both of them fell. Castleton was killed, and his rider, H. Morris, was greatly shaken. ...

    Article : 169 words
  8. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) GERMANY AND SPAIN.

    The Pope, who was requested to arbitrate between Germany and Spain on the question of the Caroline Islands dispute, formally announced his decision yesterday. He advises ...

    Article : 61 words
  9. EXECUTION OF LOUIS RIEL.

    Louis Riel, the Canadian rebel, was executed to-day. ...

    Article : 16 words
  10. MURRUMBIDGEE TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 words
  11. THE S.S. MERKARA.

    The British-India Company's s.s. Merkara, from Brisbane October 6, left to-day, homewards. ...

    Article : 19 words
  12. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The grass in this district is being burnt up by the extreme heat, but water is plentiful. The local stock movements are as under:—800 store bullocks crossed for Victoria; 2900 fat sheep, from Elwah, for Sydney; 9500 ...

    Article : 253 words
  13. THE S.S. RUAPEHU.

    The New Zealand Company's s.s. Ruapehu, from Plymouth October 24, left on the evening of 13th for New Zealand ports. ...

    Article : 30 words
  14. QUEENSLAND.

    The report of the joint select committee of the Council and Assembly was presented to both Houses this afternoon, and was adopted after some discussion in the Council, and without discussion in the Assembly. The ...

    Article : 338 words
  15. THE R.M.S. TASMANIA.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Tasmania, from Melbourne September 22, arrived at Plymouth this morning. ...

    Article : 24 words
  16. BRISBANE TATTERSALL'S TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 161 words
  17. THE ORIENT MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Orient Steam Navigation Company's R.M S. Potosi sailed on the 14th, outwards. The R.M.S. John Elder arrived on the 15th, homewards. ...

    Article : 29 words
  18. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.)

    At a public meeting held at Thursday Island on Wednesday, November 11, the Hon. John Douglas presiding, it was resolved to fit out and despatch an expedition to ascertain the fate of the Geographical ...

    Article : 426 words
  19. COMMERCIAL.

    Consols are quoted at 100?. The market rate of discount is ½ per cent. below Bank rate, or 2½ per cent. New Zealand frozen mutton is quoted at 4¼d. ...

    Article : 34 words
  20. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    At a meeting of the Victorian Wine Association to-day, it was resolved that a deputation should wait on the Premier and ask him to promote the co-operation of the Governments of the other colonies in an endeavour ...

    Article : 507 words
  21. BANQUET TO MR. W. SAWERS, M.L.A., AT BREWARRINA.

    The banquet which was given here last night to Mr. W. Somers, senior member for the Bourke electorate, was a great success. The guest was met by a large party a few miles out of town and escorted in, when a formal reception ...

    Article : 268 words
  22. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    At the meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club held in the Ship Inn, Mr. A. Watt being in the chair, a letter was received from Mr. C. H. Hannell, the judge and handicapper, tendering his resignation after more than 20 years ...

    Article : 137 words
  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Council this afternoon Mr. Tomkinson moved that notice be given to terminate the payment of any subsidy by South Australia, towards the protection of New Guinea by an Imperial force. He ...

    Article : 139 words
  24. CRICKET.

    The St. Leonards and Nomad clubs met at St. Leonards on Saturday last, when the game resulted in a win for the former, but it would have ended in a one-innings victory for the St. Leonards had the Nomad team stayed to ...

    Article : 291 words
  25. A CHAMBER of COMMERCE for NEWCASTLE.

    This afternoon a meeting of citizens representing the shipping and mercantile interests was convened by circular, at the Great Northern Hotel, for the purpose of forming a Chamber of Commerce. Mr. R. B. Wallace, J.P., acted ...

    Article : 271 words
  26. TASMANIA.

    A stonewalling scene took place in the Legislative Assembly to-night, on the occasion of the second reading of the Appropriation Bill. The Opposition profess to be afraid that the Ministers will not carry on ...

    Article : 130 words
  27. THE UNEMPLOYED AGITATION IN ADELAIDE.

    The adjourned meeting of the unemployed, held this morning, was attended by upwards of 200 men, mostly of the labouring classes. It was resolved that the mayor be asked to convene a public meeting in ...

    Article : 153 words
  28. ATHLETICS.

    The annual Highland Gathering sports to be held on the Association Cricket Ground, on New Year's Day, promises to be a most attractive affair. The committee recently met to consider the prizes, and they decided to give £346 for ...

    Article : 129 words
  29. INSTALLATION OF THE BISHOP OF BRISBANE.

    The installation of Dr. Webber as Bishop of Brisbane took place this morning at St. John's Church, which was crowded, the attendance consisting largely of ladies. His Excellency the Governor, Lady Musgrave, ...

    Article : 212 words
  30. FLOWER SHOW AT HUNTER'S HILL.

    The Hunter's Hill and Gladesville Horticultural Society held their monthly show in the Council Chambers, Hunter's Hill, on Monday evening last. Owing to the continued dry weather there were very few out flowers; but the ...

    Article : 253 words
  31. QUEENSLAND.

    It is stated that as soon as payment of members comes into operation, a test case will be taken into court in order to prove the legality or otherwise of voting payment to themselves. ...

    Article : 88 words
  32. FIRE AT QUEANBEYAN.

    About 3 o'clock this afternoon a fire broke out in the premises occupited by Mr. Jennings, in Monaro-street. The building, which was constructed of wood, was soon ablaze, and the flames quickly spread to Mr. Brook's saddler's shop ...

    Article : 211 words
  33. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    The following passed through to-day:— For Sydney (by express): Messrs. Robert Reid, W. Vint, H. Hill, J. Hausmann, S. Browne, James Williamson, C. Archibald, L. W. Nathan, A. Aaron, H. ...

    Article : 419 words
  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Colonel Mathews, of the Artillery, has received a letter from Colonel Limerick, president of the council of the National Artillery Association, inviting a detachment of the Artillery Corps here to visit the ...

    Article : 197 words
  35. ICE CREAM VENDORS.

    Sir,—The public mind has lately been much exercised by the recent proceedings in the Redfern Police Court, caused by the cruel conduct of the Salvation Army in continuing their discordant blurtings after being requested to desist, ...

    Article : 203 words
  36. PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY OF VICTORIA.

    The Presbyterian General Assembly to-day passed the usual motion in favour of Scritural instruction being imparted in State schools, and urged upon the Presbyterians to support the candidates at the next ...

    Article : 187 words
  37. THE STRANDED SCHOONER GOLDEN ISLE.

    The schooner Golden Isle is still aground here. Two punts have been obtained from the Colonial Sugar Company with the tug boat Iluka, which arrived early this morning for the purpose of lightening the vessel, but after ...

    Article : 198 words
  38. AMUSEMENTS.

    The lessee of the Victoria Theatre, Parramatta, Mr. F. Meredith, was tendered a benefit on Monday night by the members of the Parramatta Amateur, Dramatic, and Social Club, when "The Woman of the People" was ...

    Article : 70 words
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