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  2. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] OUR SPECIAL TELEGRAM. (FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.) THE BRITISH DEFENCE COMMISSION.

    The Defence Commission have taken much valuable evidence. They will re-assemble at the end of May, and being very anxious to obtain a colonial opinion on the subject of ...

    Article : 58 words
  3. The Sydeny Morning Herald.

    In the Legislative Council, yesterday, Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid on the table a return relative to the books used in Public schools. Petitions were presented by Sir JOHN ROBERTSON, ...

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  4. QUEENSLAND.

    The annual rifle competition of D Company First Queensland Rifles commenced to-day. In the Allcomers'Match Lieutenant Thynn made twelve consecutive bullseyes at 400 and SOO yards, making the pos ...

    Article : 220 words
  5. RUSSIA IN THE PACIFIC.

    The Russians at Cronstadt and Nicolieff are preparing for the immediate dispatch of further munitions and men-of-war to the Pacific to protect the Amoor of Thibet, owing ...

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  6. THE COMING ELECTIONS.

    Mr. J. Warren, lately of Adelaide, contests Leicester, with Mr. Browne, of Chelsea, in the Tory interest. ...

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  7. THE FRENCH MINISTRY AND THE JESUITS.

    Consequent on the rejection of article 7 of M. Ferry's Education Bill, the French Ministry propose to enforce obsolete laws against the Jesuits. ...

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  8. VICTORIA.

    There vas a great demonstration to-day in honour or St. Patrick. The public offices were closed, there was a procession of 5000 men in regalia through the principal streets of the city and afterwards a fete took ...

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  9. THE POPE AND IRISH AFFAIRS.

    The Pope has blamed the Roman Catholic Bishops of Nottingham and Salford for their language in connection with Irish affairs. ...

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  10. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND IRELAND.

    It is rumoured that the Duke of Connaught will succeed the Duke of Marlborough as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. ...

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  11. EXTENSIVE ROBBERY OF DIAMONDS AT THE CAPE.

    —75,000 worth of diamonds were stolen on Monday from the Cape Town Post-office. ...

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  12. CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS.

    The Times states that Abdul Raman and two Russian officers have arrived at Balk. ...

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  13. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) KEARNEY THE AMERICAN AGITATOR.

    Kearney, the working man's agitator, who was arrested on the 11th instant, charged with making a seditious speech, has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment, and ...

    Article : 41 words
  14. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A banquet to Jarvis, in honour of his selection in the Australian Eleven, took place last night at Hindmarsh. 150 persons were present, including the Australian Eleven. ...

    Article : 450 words
  15. ROBBERY OF DIAMONDS AT THE CAPE.

    Information was received to-day from the Cape, stating that a robbery of diamonds had occurred there, gems valued at £50,000 having been stolen while in transit through the ...

    Article : 48 words
  16. EDUCATION QUESTION IN FRANCE.

    M. Ferry's Education Bill is still occupying public attention, and opinion is divided on the subject. Clause 7 was rejected on the 9th instant, and M. Freycinet, in a speech ...

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  17. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) PARRAMATTA.

    St. Patrick's Church was crowded in honour of the day, and High Mass was celebrated by Father Garavel, assisted by several other reverend gentlemen. A sermon was delivered by Father Kelly, and over £100 was ...

    Article : 104 words
  18. INVERELL.

    Mr. John Dillon, M.L.A., addressed a crowded meeting of electors last night at Inverell, and was enthusiastically received. A vote of confidence in him was unanimously passed. Mr. D. Grove, J.P., occupied ...

    Article : 37 words
  19. URALLA.

    It is reported that the Bullion Company's last shaft was this day bottomed. There are 9 inches of wash, and the prospecting gave 2 ounces to the load. There is no water. This shaft is situated at the north-east ...

    Article : 129 words
  20. TASMANIA.

    Messrs. Henry and Co.'s extensive sawmills and manufactory, at the river Don, were burned down last night. The cause of the fire is unknown. The property was inbured for —3150. ...

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  21. INVERELL PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    To-day was the first day of the Pastoral and Agricultural Association's Show. The attendance was numerous, and reached 700. There was a grand show of blood and draught stock, hacks, buggy horses, ...

    Article : 366 words
  22. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    THE R. M. S. Siam, with the English mails via Suez, to February 13, arrived at King George's Sound yesterday morning. In another column we publish a telegraphic summary of European and Eastern news. ...

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  23. NARRABRI.

    To-day was a public holiday, and places of business were closed. The weather was fine. ...

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  24. CASINO.

    A wholesale and malicious robbery, with destruction of property, occurred on Friday night last, at Grimes's Wharf, situate about a mile and a-half from Casino. A number of cases of goods, belonging to Mr. Crouch, ...

    Article : 125 words
  25. LITHGOW.

    Mr. Thomas Brown, of Eskbank, laid the foundation stone of St. Mary's Presbyterian Church, Eskbank, today. There was a good attendance, and addresses were delivered by the Rev. W. M'Kenzie, of Bowenfels; ...

    Article : 98 words
  26. BATHURST.

    St. Patrick's Day was celebrated by sports on the Cricket Ground which were a success. About 1200 people were on the ground. The principal event of the day was the handicap of 20 boys. There were twenty ...

    Article : 78 words
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