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  2. LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

    The portrait of Lord Melbourne, which has been painted for presentation to the Victorian Art Gallery, has just been submitted to her Majesty's inspection. ...

    Article : 44 words
  3. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    Two important military successes are recorded in our cable meassages of this morning—one to the British arms in the Soudan, and the other to the French arms in Tonquin. Each may possibly serve to bring ...

    Article : 4,782 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  5. LARGE MERCANTILE FAILURE IN MELBOURNE.

    Considerable excitement was caused here in commercial circles yesterday when a rumour got afloat that the firm of Messrs, Greig and Co. had a number of bills dishonoued. At first the rumour was ...

    Article : 883 words
  6. THE AUSTRALIAN PACIFIC POLICY.

    A meeting of the Agents-General of the Australian colonies has been held to consider the hostile attitude of Sir. Arthur Gordon in regard to the policy advocated ...

    Article : 156 words
  7. SAILING RACES.

    Two races will be sailed this afternoon, under the auspice[?] of the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club. The first race will start at half-past 2 o'clock, and will be for half-decked boats. The competitors are to be the lanthe, 19 feet; Zephyr, 1[?] ...

    Article : 80 words
  8. OFFICIAL INSPECTION of the SOUTHERN RAILWAYS.

    The Hon. F. A. Wright, Minister for Works, accompanied by Mr. Goodchap, Commissioner for Railways, and the engineer for existing lines arrived here to-night, at 8 o'clock, after travelling over the line between here and ...

    Article : 157 words
  9. TUMUT RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 158 words
  10. THE REBELLION IN THE SOUDAN.

    The victory achieved by Major-General Graham over the insurgents under Osman Digna, at Zareba, was decisive and complete. The whole of the action did not take longer ...

    Article : 175 words
  11. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.) THE S.S. WAROONGA.

    The British-India Company's s.s. Waroonga left here yesterday, homewards. ...

    Article : 18 words
  12. TARALGA AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The Taralga Agricultural Show was held yesterday. The weather was fine and the attendance good. There was an excellent collection of exhibits. The following is the prize list:—Blood mare: A. Duncan, first prize; L. Ross, ...

    Article : 257 words
  13. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    At a meeting of the Melbourne Tramway Trust today the resignation of the Mayor of Melbourne was received, and will be taken into consideration at a future meeting. ...

    Article : 348 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN v. FIFTEEN OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 626 words
  15. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

    The Government has received a despatch from General Graham reporting that an attack on Osman's camp, a few miles from Zareba, with the whole force under his ...

    Article : 85 words
  16. THE LATE FIRE AT COONAMBLE.

    The coroner, Mr. R Bailoy, was occupied during the whole of yesterday holding en inquiry into the cause of the late disastrous fire here. A large number of witnesse were examined, but no light was thrown on the origin [?] ...

    Article : 242 words
  17. CAPTURE OF [?]NINH BY THE [?]ENCH.

    Advices have been received by the Government from General Millot, stating that the French have succeeded in turning the positions of the Black Flags, and have since ...

    Article : 70 words
  18. QUEENSLAND.

    The Government has accepted the tender of John Walker and Co., Maryborough, for the construction of a new dredge, the price being £86,680 It is understood that the new public buildings will ...

    Article : 242 words
  19. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At the twice adjourned inquest on the body of Owensworth, held this morning, there was no evidence from the analyat to show that there was any poison in the stomach, and the jury returned a verdict of death from inflammation ...

    Article : 2,136 words
  20. BEQUESTS BY THE LATE MONSIGNOR LYNCH.

    The late Rev. Monsignor Lynch, Roman Catholic Dean of Campbelltown, New South Wales, has made the following bequasts in his will:—St. Mary's Cathedral Building Fund, £1000; St. Vincent's Hospital, ...

    Article : 138 words
  21. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    Watson's Reef Gold-mining Company.—The manager, Mr. D. A. Brown, reports as follows:—"I have this week chemically treated 8 tons of pyrites, which yielded 21oz. 12dwt. of pure gold, a highly-satisfactory result, ...

    Article : 826 words
  22. THE INTERCOLONIAL BOAT RACE.

    The intercolonial rowing Victorian crew are doing good work, rowing up the stream every evening as far as Church-street bridge and back, the last few spins having been done at a fast rate. The boat travels well, and ...

    Article : 138 words
  23. ANNUAL FIRE BRIGADES DEMONSTRATION.

    The fire brigades demonstration was brought to a conclusion to-day at Geelong. The representative race, the last hose event, was won by Geelong, Kew second, and Kensington third. Both engine practice events ...

    Article : 117 words
  24. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the City Police Court to-day Joseph William Hoffstetter was committed for trial on a charge of setting fire to a stack of hay at Modbury, Bail was allowed the accused. ...

    Article : 324 words
  25. GRAFTON ATHLETIC HANDICAPS.

    Considerable interest is being manifested in the athletic contests to be run on Monday, and several of the Sydney pedestrians have come, with others from the Richmond and other places. It is reported that T. Malone h[?] missed his ...

    Article : 74 words
  26. THE TURF.

    During the weak the weights for the two principal handicaps of the Autumn season have been declared. So far the public have failed to make a favourite for the Hawkesbury Autumn Handicap; but a considerable amount of wagering ...

    Article : 188 words
  27. LARGE FIRE IN BRISBANE.

    A serious fire broke out about 10 o'clock to-night in one of a row of two-story brick shops in Queen-street, tenanted by Mr. Rorke, cabinet-maker and furniture dealer. The fire spread with great rapidity, and the ...

    Article : 107 words
  28. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 227 words
  29. ATHLETICS.

    A meeting of representatives of athletic clubs was held at the Oxford Hotel last night for the purpose of considering what stops should be taken towards raising a memorial to the late Mr. J. E. Ruper. The chair was taken by ...

    Article : 398 words
  30. GROUNDING OF THE ALEXANDRA.

    The A. S. N. Company's steamship Alexandra, from Sydney, grounded at the mouth of the river this morning, and failed to get off by this morning's tide. It is expected that, after being lightened, she will float ...

    Article : 49 words
  31. NEW ZEALAND.

    John Donohue has been convicted of the Greymouth murder, and sentenced to death. He protests that he is innocent. A woman named Royal, living at Christchurch, ...

    Article : 65 words
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