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  2. CORRESPONDENCE

    SIR,—I have just been enjoying a quiet hour reading the periodicals at the School of Arts, but the heat from the gaslight in the room is so intense that reading shore is almost ...

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  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    HARMSTON's American Circus was brought to a conclusion last evening. The attendance was quite up to that of the previous performance, and the entertainment proved a ...

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  4. THE JEWISH QUESTION IN RUSSIA.

    THE treatment of aliens is becoming a question of prime importance in all countries of the world. The increased facilities for travel provided by the extension of railways ...

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  5. LATEST TELEGRAMS.

    ALDERMAN MYEARS, Mayor of Wickham, was in Sydney, on municipal business connected with Wickham. Among the matters engaging his attention were the erection of the ...

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  6. Volcanic Eruption in Algiers.

    LONDON, Monday.—A volcanic eruption is reported from Algeria. The disaster caused great damage to property, and entailed the loss of 40 lives. ...

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  7. CABLEGRAMS.

    LONDON, Monday.—The London Stock Exchange is exceedingly depressed, owing to rumoured difficulties of a loading firm who are connected with South American stocks. ...

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  8. Argentine Republic Finances.

    LONDON, Monday.—The Government of the Argentine Republic is introducing proposals for fresh taxation to relieve the monetary depression in the State finances. ...

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  9. Major Wissmann Returning.

    ZANZIBAR , Monday.—News from the interior states that Major Wiseman, commander of the German forces in South-east Africa, had become deranged, and is now returning ...

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  10. Scotch Railway Strike.

    LONDON, Monday.—The strike of railway employees in Scotland is assuming a more serious aspect every day, and at present there appears not the least chance of the dispute ...

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  11. A Valuable Discovery.

    LONDON, Monday.—The text of a treatise, in an almost complete state of preservation, on the constitution of Ancient Athens, which is believed to have been the work of ...

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  12. BURWOOD LODGE.

    Sir,—I have seen a report in your issue of January 19 of the Sea Pit minors' meeting, which Mr. Thomson gives a report of the Burwood Lodge being instructed by Mr. Dix ...

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  13. Unprecedented Severity of the Weather.

    LONDON, Monday.—The intense frost which is now being experienced everywhere throughout Europe is without precedent for many years The rivers Seine and Rhone, ...

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  14. VICTORIA.

    In fining a publican for Sunday selling to-day, the magistrate commented strongly on the lies told by a constable for the purpose of gaining admission to the house. ...

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  15. Latest Mining.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 178 words
  16. MOONLIGHT CONCERT.

    THE full programme of the moonlight con" cert to be held in the Pro-Cathedral grounds to-morrow evening is published in this issue, and shows that preparations have been made ...

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  17. Financial and Commercial.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 19 words
  18. Local and General.

    GENERAL meeting of journeymen butchers to-day. THE doom of goats straying in Adamstown streets is now sealed. ...

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  19. Shipping.

    LONDON, Monday.—The Almora left Aden, homewards. ...

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  20. SUDDEN DEATH OF AN INFANT.

    IT was the intention of the coroner to hold an inquest yesterday on the body of the infant which died suddenly on the previous evening at the residence of its grandfather, ...

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  21. The Irish Question.

    LONDON, Tuesday.—The conference between Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien, at Havre, concluded yesterday. They proceeded to Paris, and wore joined by Mr. Gill, member ...

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  22. Hours of Railway Employees.

    LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. Channing, member for Northamptonshire, has given notice that he will move a resolution on Friday for the reduction of the hours of labour of ...

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  23. THE TRADE OF THE PORT.

    IN addition to their usual monthly circular, Messrs. J. and A. Brown issue for January, a supplementary sheet, containing a mass of very interesting information relating to the ...

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  24. ADELAIDE SHARE MARKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 55 words
  25. The Chilian Revolution and British Interests.

    LONDON, Tuesday.—The Admiralty has ordered a portion of the squadron, under Admiral Hotham, to proceed to Chili to protect British interests. ...

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  26. Latest District News.

    THE annual mooting of the members of the Mechanics' Institute, which was announced to be hold on Monday night, was adjourned in consequence of the small attendance, while ...

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  27. BROKEN HILL MINING.

    I inspected the Central mine to-day, and found all the faces of ore looking remarkably well. In the 60Oft level winze, north of the 300ft level, a good find has been made ...

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  28. Portuguese in East Africa.

    LISEON, Tuesday.—The Portuguese Government has submitted to Great Britain a draft convention, defining the territories of both Power in East Africa, the ...

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  29. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A Chinese Joss House has been opened in Morphet street. OPEN FOR SELECTION. A party of farmers who intend inspecting ...

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  30. THE NEWCASTLE COMPANY'S COLLIERIES.

    THE fine pits of the Newcastle Coal Mining Company at the Glebo are becoming justly noted among visitors to this part of the colony, as the number who visit the ...

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  31. Mails.

    LONDON, Tuesday.—The Orizaba loft Suez en the 16th, outward. The Orient left Plymouth on Saturday. ...

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  32. Stockton.

    Yesterday a strange monster was to be seen parading the streets, pioneered by three stalwart steeds. Neither bird, beast, nor fish was it, nor yet a doughty warrior clad in ...

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  33. A Scare on the Stock Exchange.

    LONDON, Tuesday.— The scare on the Stock Exchange is attributed to heavy sales of consols in consequence of the critical political situation in Chilli and Brazil. The ...

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  34. BIG NUGGETS DISCOVERED.

    Two nuggets of gold, weighing 200oz and 140oz respectively, have been found on the Western Shaw River, in the north-west, where about 400 men are working. Several ...

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  35. QUEENSLAND.

    The Government Savings Bank returns this year show the deposits to be £69,000 over the amount deposited in the previous year. ...

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  36. Destruction of Japanese Houses of Parliament.

    LONDON, Tuesday.—The Japanese Houses of Parliament have been totally destroyed by fire. ...

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  37. JUNCTION SMELTING WORKS.

    The Junction Smelting Works at Port Adelaide are shut down, preparatory to being taken over by the Junction Company from the Dry Creek Company, which has recently been ...

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  38. NEWCASTLE - WALLSEND COAL COMPANY.

    THE directors of the Newcastle-Wallsend Coal Company, in their report for the half-year ended December 31, 1890, state:— "Notwithstanding the interruption to ...

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  39. TROUBLE AT PORT PIRIE.

    THE members of the Port Pirie Working Men's Association, of whom 200 were locked out yesterday, paraded the streets to-day with bands and banners. They hooted the ...

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  40. Another Indian Outbreak Feared.

    LONDON, Tuesday.—News comes from Nebraska, the scene of the recent Indian rising, that renewed uneasiness prevails in consequence of some disarmed Indians having ...

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  41. WEATHER FORECAST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  42. MINERS' RISKS.

    A SERIOUS accident occurred yesterday at the Cooperative Colliery to an old and respected resident, Mr. William Fisher. It appears that the unfortunate man was in the ...

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  43. Earthquake in Algeria.

    LONDON, Tuesday.—Several slight shocks of earthquake were experienced yesterday at Greva, Algeria. No loss of life reported. ...

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  44. THE PRAHRAN TRAGEDY.

    THOMAS PHELAN, who, last week, murdered Ada Hatton, by cutting her throat, and endeavoured to commit suicide by cutting his own throat, is so much better, that he ...

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  45. Mortal Illness of King Kalakaua.

    LONDON, Tuesday.—King Kalakaua, ruler of the Hawaiian Islands, has arrived in San Francisco in a dying condition. He is suffering from blood-poisoning. ...

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  46. THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

    THE Federal Council opened with the usual ceremonies at noon to-day. A salute was fired as the Councillors drove up to the place of meeting, and they were received by a ...

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  47. West Maitland.

    A rise of some 16tt above the ordinary level has taken place In our river hero.. This has caused some surprise, for, although we have had a good fall of ruin last week, it, was not ...

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  48. (FROM SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE PAPERS.)

    LONDON, Monday.—It is proposed to hold a World's Labour Exhibition in London this year. Operatives of every trade will be at work in the exhibition. ...

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  49. THE GYMNASIUM CLUB.

    THE recently formed Newcastle Gymnasium. Club is now a pronounced success Every Tuesday and Thursday evening the members roll up up at the Olympic Hall; and, under ...

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  50. LABOUR AFFAIRS IN QUEENSLAND.

    IN consequence of a Chinese cook being engaged at the house at Minino Downs, the station has been declared a non-union one. The carriers have seceded from the Labour ...

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  51. Proposed Reciprocity.

    LONDON, Monday.—Mr. Blaine, the American Secretary of State, proposes a complete commercial exchange with Canada, Sir J. A. Macdonald, the Canadian Premier, ...

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  52. YORKSHIREMEN'S JOLLIFICATION

    A MEETING of the Yorkshiremen's Jollification. Committee was held last night at the Rouse Hotel, to arrange for the jollification. Mr. Priestly was in the chair. It was ...

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  53. Conclusion of the Sioux War.

    LONDON, Monday.—General Miles the commander of the United States troops at the scene of hostilities, has formally announced the conclusion of the war with the ...

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  54. Advertising

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    Advertising : 406 words
  55. Revolution in Honolulu.

    LONDON, Monday.—It is reported from America that a revolution has broken out in Honolulu. The rising is stated to be the outcome of the disiranchisement of certain ...

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