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  2. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) THE OCEAN MAIL SERVICE.

    The Hon. R. C. Baker, M.L.C., of South Australia, who was lately deputed by the Government of that colony to confer with the other colonies of Australia in reference to a ...

    Article : 90 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    There was not much to entertain visitors at the training ground this morning, the Caulifield Cup horses having generally finished their preparations, whilst several had left for the field. Impulse was the first out, and ...

    Article : 420 words
  4. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    MAJOR-GENERAL RICHARDSON and Mrs. Richardson were passengers by the P. and O. Company's mail steamer Clyde, which sailed for London yesterday. They are going to Bombay. ...

    Article : 2,749 words
  5. THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS.

    The annual report of the Railway Commissioners was presented to Parliament last evening. It deals with the working of the railways from the time when the commissioners took office to the end ...

    Article : 733 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Bishop Turner met the Church officers here this week, and his explanation in reference to declining to appoint the gentleman nominated for the incumbency was accepted as satisfactory. The recent, differences have been removed, ...

    Article : 398 words
  7. THE EASTERN QUESTION.

    The Government of the Sultan has issued to the Great Powers a diplomatic note, which declares that the increase in armaments by Greece is a menace to the peace of Europe. ...

    Article : 61 words
  8. BANK OE SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The London directors of the Bank of South Australia advise an early branch extension of the bank to the other Australian colonies. ...

    Article : 31 words
  9. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly last night the debate on the Workshops and Factories Bill was continued by Mr. Harper, who denounced it as calculated to unduly hamper industries which had been raised by protection, ...

    Article : 94 words
  10. THE CHAMPION STAKES.

    The Champion Stakes of 20 sovs. each, with 800 sovs. added, for three-year olds:— Captain C. Bowling's Paradox-- 1 Duke of Westminster's Duke of Richmond 2 ...

    Article : 46 words
  11. LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    The London Chamber of Commerce has approved of the attitude taken up by the Adelaide Chamber of Manufactures in reference to tho tariff question and the subject of Imperial ...

    Article : 37 words
  12. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Jordan moved the desirableness of introducing an Immigration Bill, offering free land grants, or a remission of rent, to full-paying immigrants from Europe, the grants ...

    Article : 162 words
  13. THE MAILS VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

    The United States postal authorities have declined to accept the suggestions of the New South Wales Government in reference to the carriage of mails which were not enclosed in ...

    Article : 39 words
  14. BRAIDWOOD SHEFFIELD HANDICAP.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 114 words
  15. THE S.S. POTOSI.

    The Sydney portion of the shipment of frozen mutton per Orient steamer Potosi has been cleared at an average of, 3¾d. per lb. ...

    Article : 30 words
  16. THE WOOL TRADE.

    From the article on the wool trade in Saturday's Mail we take the following:—On examination of the wools at the opening sale it was found that the selection, as a whole, was a poor one, and that, bad as last senson's clip proved, ...

    Article : 916 words
  17. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) BRITISH INTERESTS IN BURMAH.

    Last night, in addressing a Conservative meeting at Brighton, the Marquis of Salisbury declared that it would he impossible for the British Government to permit foreign ...

    Article : 39 words
  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Both Houses of the South Australian Parliament held short sittings yesterday. The Legislative Council passed the Government clause to the Rabbit Destruction Bill, providing that if the destruction parties went ...

    Article : 385 words
  19. THE TURF.

    There is every promise of a fair attendance at the Canterbury Park meeting to-day. Half a dozen races are on the card, and though none of the cracks are engaged, most of the events are likely to be closely contested. The first ...

    Article : 127 words
  20. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    With reference to the contention of the operative bootmakers, a Victorian manufacturer declares that boot and shoe work in Melbourne is 25 per cent. better than in any other colony. He says that the cost of living ...

    Article : 384 words
  21. EARTHQUAKE AT PALERMO.

    A severe shock of earthquake occurred yesterday at Palermo, by which a House was levelled to the ground, and eight persons were killed. ...

    Article : 30 words
  22. SALE of THOROUGHBRED HORSES at MELBOURNE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 words
  23. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

    The weekly returns of the Bank of England show, that the proportion of the reserve to liabilities is 35 per cent. The total reserve in notes and gold amounts to £12,200,000. ...

    Article : 40 words
  24. THE M.M.S. SYDNEY.

    The Messagceies Maritimes steamer Sydney passed to-day homewards three days in advance of contract time. ...

    Article : 23 words
  25. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    It is reported in military circles that the Discipline Act Amendment Bill, which has been read the first time in the Legislative Council, will abolish the council of defence, and vest the ...

    Article : 622 words
  26. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    A directors' meeting of the Mount Gipps Silver-mining Company, Limited, was held on Tuesday afternoon. The report received at the meeting states:—"There are over 200 tons of various grade ore at grass; assays amounting to ...

    Article : 968 words
  27. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    8000 mixed sheep, Ayrshire Downs, to Jimbour, D.D. W. L. and Co., owners. The stock routes are impoverished, there being neither much water nor glass. The weather is cloudy here. ...

    Article : 217 words
  28. TASMANIA.

    The Constitution Act Amendment Bill, for increasing the number of members of both Houses, was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Tasmania to-day, and it will be at once sent home for the Royal ...

    Article : 163 words
  29. TASMANIA.

    The Speaker has ruled that the select committee of inquiry into the treatment of the prisoners in gaol have no power to summon the prisoners before it as witnesses. ...

    Article : 159 words
  30. LAND OFFICE TRANSACTIONS.

    Yesterday's business at the local Lands Office comprises two selections of 90 nares, and one conditional lease of 150 acres. On the 8th instatn the business transacted was one selcction of 100 acres. ...

    Article : 125 words
  31. ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. GULF OF VENICE AT ADELAIDE.

    The s.s. Gulf of Venice, Captain Swan, from Plymouth 26th August, Santa Cruz September 1, arrived this morning. She brings the following passengers:—For Sydney: ...

    Article : 69 words
  32. OVERLAND TASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 283 words
  33. NEW ZEALAND.

    A rumour is current in Wellington that the Government are negotiating through the Agent-General with Prince Bismarck for the acquisition of the German rights in Samoa, and have offered a quarter of a million ...

    Article : 73 words
  34. THE MURDER AT COFF'S HARBOUR.

    The Grafton Circuit Court was opened to-day, Mr. justice Faucett presiding Matthew Fiske, a Russian Finn, an old man, about 70 years of age, was arraigned for the murder of his countryman and mate, named Mat ...

    Article : 372 words
  35. THE EIGHT-HOUR BANQUET AT NEWCASTLE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 222 words
  36. QUEENSLAND.

    A meeting of colliery proprietors and others interested in the coal trade was held here to-day. The chairman staled that the object for which the meeting had been called was to consider what means should be taken for ...

    Article : 673 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 120 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 107 words
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