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  2. VICTORIA.

    The Commissioner of Public Works has obtained exhaustive reports from officers of his department showing the great dangers of a flood in this city in the present state of the river ; also pointing out necessary ...

    Article : 2,199 words
  3. Arrival of the English Mail, via Suez, at Albany.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Clyde, Captain Edmonds, arrived from Colombo at half-past 6 o'clock last evening. The following is the passenger list:— ...

    Article : 178 words
  4. Wreck of the Schooner Stanley.

    The schooner Heron has arrived at Maryborough from Polynesia with recruits. She reports that the schooner Stanley, bound for Maryborough, is a total meek on Indispensable Reef. All her crew and 91 ...

    Article : 67 words
  5. Accident to the Ranelagh (S.).

    Another untoward accident has happened to the A. S. N. Company's steamer Ranelagh. Whilst proceeding down the River Fitzroy yesterday afternoon, she struck on a rook and knocked a hole in her forehold. ...

    Article : 221 words
  6. Arrival of the Garonne.

    The Orient s.s. Garonne arrived here on the 8th instant. The following is a list of her passengers:— FOR SYDNEY.—Mr. R. W. Lovel, Rev. A. Osborne, Rev. A. Jackson, Messrs. C. G. Leary, H. ...

    Article : 369 words
  7. GENERAL SUMMARY.

    The earthquake at Casamicciola was a stupendous catastrophe, exceeding in horror the earthquake of Chios. The first and most severe shock occurred at a a quarter to 10 on the evening of July 28, and lasted ...

    Article : 1,036 words
  8. The Queensland Parliamentary Elections.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 118 words
  9. Arrival in Tasmania of Bishop Sandford.

    The Bight Rev. Dr. Sandford, the newly-appointed Bishop of Tasmania, arrived on Thursday evening, and was received by a large number of persons, including many ladies. On the following day he was greeted ...

    Article : 125 words
  10. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Orient steamer Potosi arrived from Melbourne this morning. A public meeting was held this evening in connection with the labour question, at which it was resolved to ...

    Article : 266 words
  11. SUMMARY OF NEWS.

    Miss Webb, sister of the noted swimmer, Cap­tain Webb, who was drowned at Niagara, who has lately been living at the Cape, became frantic on hearing of her brother's death, and drowned herself. ...

    Article : 271 words
  12. Earthquake at the Kent Group.

    A severe shock of earthquake was experienced at the Kent Group of Islands daring the night of Jane 20th. Three more have been felt since July 30th, which hare been very severe. A resident on one of the islands says ...

    Article : 95 words
  13. Wreck of a Barque.

    The Penquin, which has arrived from the Fiji Islands, reports that the barque Prince Alfred has been lost the North Astrolabe Beet Her crew were all saved. ...

    Article : 39 words
  14. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Legislature decided yesterday that a board should be formed for the regulation and encouragement of immigration, with an Agent-General in England subject to the board's instructions. The ...

    Article : 157 words
  15. Sir W. C. Robinson on Federation.

    In his speech at the banquet at Crystal Brook yesterday, given in honour of the Governor, Sir William Robinson, his Excellency said:— There are two important questions which I may touch ...

    Article : 390 words
  16. Arrival of the Coniston (s) at Adelaide.

    The steamship Collision, 1491 tons, Thomas Evans, natter, from London July 7, Aden August 2, arrived to-day. Her passengers for Sydney are Messre. H. Holman, G. F. Earp, John Peascan, Wiliis, and ...

    Article : 45 words
  17. Legislature of Western Australia.

    His Excellency the Governor prorogued the Legislature at 3 o'clock this afternoon until the 12th December next. The vice-regal speech, referring to the railway land grant schemes, says the Crown agents ...

    Article : 219 words
  18. NEW ZEALAND.

    The House of Representatives has adopted the report of the select committee on the charges of political corruption brought on by Mr. J. M. Dargaville, member for West Auckland, against Ministers. The charges ...

    Article : 72 words
  19. Parliament of New Zealand.

    The Parliament was formally prorogued by commission yesterday. A number of bills were assented to, including one for an increase in the property tax of 1/4d. in the £. The Annexation and Confederation Bill was ...

    Article : 73 words
  20. Advertising

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    Advertising : 34 words
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