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  2. NEW GUINEA.

    The war steamer Sappho, from Port Moresby, is in want of coals, and goes on to Townsville. If coal is not procurable there, she will proceed to Bowen and wait for a supply. The captain roports that affairs at ...

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  3. LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

    The English, French, and Austrian railway schemes, including the Euphrates Valley, are under the consideration of the Porte. ...

    Article : 38 words
  4. OUR BRISBANE LETTER.

    Some time ago a firm of coal proprietors in the Wide Bay district offered to construct a railway from their mines to deep water on certain conditions, which the Government refused to accept, on the ground that they ...

    Article : 2,249 words
  5. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    The claim of New South Wales to be the richest of the Australian colonies is founded, in a large measure, upon the possession of vaiied and almost inexhaustible stores of ...

    Article : 4,279 words
  6. VICTORIA.

    A reef has been struck in the Prince Patrick mine st Stawell at the 1340-feet level, with gold showing freely, This discovery has caused tome excitement. Mining generally is reported to be improving. ...

    Article : 227 words
  7. THE BOSNIAN INSURGENTS.

    It is believed that the insurgents of Bosnia number 100,000. ...

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  8. RIOTING AT ODESSA AND THE CAUCASUS.

    There has been serious rioting at Odessa, and also at the Caucasus. ...

    Article : 22 words
  9. AGITATION IN ITALY.

    The annexation agitation has recommenced in Italy. ...

    Article : 14 words
  10. THE RIGHT HON. W. E. FORSTER.

    The refusal of the Right Hon. W. E. Forster, member for Bradford, to accept the decision of the Liberal committee at Bradford at the next election is much commented on, ...

    Article : 50 words
  11. THE MARQUIS OF LORNE.

    The Canadian papers received by the last mail exhibit enthusiasm in reference to the announcement that the Marquis of Lorne is to succeed Lord Dufferin as Governer-General of ...

    Article : 58 words
  12. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the inquest held at Little Swamp, near Port Lincoln, into the circumstances attending the death of Sarah Lowe, who is supposed to have been murdered, the jury returned a verdict that deceased came by her death ...

    Article : 75 words
  13. THE INDIAN TROOPS.

    A portion of the Indian contingent has commenced returning. ...

    Article : 18 words
  14. TASMANIA.

    Colonel Grey and Mr. Davidson have arrived from England as a deputation to endeavour to arrange the Main Line railway dispute. To-day Parliament adjourned for a fortnight to give Ministers time to ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. SUNDAY CLOSING BILL.

    The Irish Sunday Closing Bill has passed the House of Commons. ...

    Article : 18 words
  16. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] VICTORIA.

    Captain O. J. Perry has obtained a verdict of £250 damages against the Harbour Trust, for negligence in improperly lighting Sandridge pier, whereby, on falling, he received serious injuries. ...

    Article : 173 words
  17. THE CHIMBORAZO.

    The steamship Chimborazo arrived at Plymouth 39 days from Adelaide. She anticipates the mails via Suez. During the voyage her maximum steaming was 329 knots and ...

    Article : 40 words
  18. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA.

    Increased resistance is being shown to the Austrian advance into Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fighting between the opposed forces is continuous. ...

    Article : 61 words
  19. AMUSEMENTS.

    Last night Miss Amy Sherwin and Signors Paladina and Cesari appeared at the Victoria Theatre in Italion opera, and, judging from not only the merit of the performance, but also from the crowded nature of the house, and the ...

    Article : 699 words
  20. THE DEMANDS OF GREECE.

    The Porte agrees to grant Crete as a concession in the interests of peace, but otherwise refuses to accede to the demands of Greece. ...

    Article : 35 words
  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. G. F. Gardiner, agent for the National Mutual Life Association, has been appointed resident secretary of the Australian Widows' Fund. Mr. Robb's tender has been accepted for the ...

    Article : 972 words
  22. THE TROOPS AT CYPRUS.

    There is a deal of sickness among the troops at Cyprus. ...

    Article : 19 words
  23. RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF VARNA.

    The Russians have occupied Varna. ...

    Article : 16 words
  24. HONOUR CONFERRED.

    Safvet Pasha has been created a Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India. ...

    Article : 19 words
  25. FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    ARRIVED.—Pleiades, ship, from Lyttelton May 12. ...

    Article : 19 words
  26. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) FORBES.

    The turning of the first sod in connection with the working of the South Lead Gold Mining Co. at Forbes took place on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Miss Macqueen, sister of Dr. Macqueen, ...

    Article : 188 words
  27. CONCERTS.

    A complimentary benefit concert was given last night, at the Masonic Hall, to enable some of the remaining members of the late Soldene Opera Company to return to England. There was a moderately good attendance, but not one ...

    Article : 456 words
  28. COONAMBLE.

    An attempt was made last night to break into the post-office here. The man who made the attempt was captured by Mr. Kingsmill, the postmaster, and handed over to the police. The culprit when brought before ...

    Article : 61 words
  29. HAY.

    Great indignation is expressed here at no local magistrate being available. Prisoners are constantly discharged without a trial. Charges of forgery are to be heard, and policemen are detained waiting for the ...

    Article : 82 words
  30. GULGONG.

    Campbell and party, at Surface Hill, washed from their claim to-day 14 ounces to the dish. There are three rich leaders in the claim last found, with good prospects. ...

    Article : 38 words
  31. COWRA.

    A store, two miles from Cowra, on the Grenfell Road, was burnt to the ground during the night. Nothing was saved. The loss is covered by inusrance. ...

    Article : 31 words
  32. QUEENSLAND.

    The trial of the exhibits of agricultural implements at the show commenced to-day. The Ipswich Woollen Company will show at the Exhibition a loom in full working order. ...

    Article : 90 words
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