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  2. GENERAL NEWS.

    The question of a water supply for Broken Hill has engaged the attention of many of those directly interested in the development of the wonderful resources of the district. Through the ...

    Article : 254 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL.

    The German Consul has been advised that Germany will be well represented at the Centennial Exhibition, especially in machinery and fine arts. The Premier has asked Sir Henry Parkes to ...

    Article : 902 words
  4. Volcanic Eruption and Tidal Wave at New Britain.

    The German New Guinea steamer Otillie left Finschaven on the 3rd March for New Britain, having his Excellency Paron Von Schleinitz on board, and also Mr. Von Below, coffee planter; Mr. Charles Hunstein, ...

    Article : 369 words
  5. Timber Trade.

    An attempt is about to be made to open up a trade in Australian timber with England. The matter has been brought prominently under the attention of the Government by Mr. Joseph Laurie, of Camden Haven, ...

    Article : 248 words
  6. South Australia.

    The Ministry have decided, in pursuance of the prerogative granted to them by Act of Parliament, to issue £250,000 worth of Treasury Bills on June 1. Tenders will be called for the bills in due course. ...

    Article : 458 words
  7. Queensland Exports.

    The total value of the exports from the colony for the last year was £5,538,561. The principal items were: Wool, £2,368,711, including exports across the border to the value of £370,000; gold, £1,432,376; ...

    Article : 41 words
  8. Evacuation of the New Hebrides.

    The evacuation of the New Hebrides by the French is now complete. The French warship Dives arrived with the troops and building material at Noumea on the 17th instant. ...

    Article : 34 words
  9. Interesting Discovery.

    An interesting discovery of a singular nature was made at Coogee on Tuesday morning by Mr. H. J. M'Cooey, whose name is well-known in scientific circles. Mr. M'Cooey was strolling in the neighbourhood of ...

    Article : 145 words
  10. Drinking Habits of the Queensland Kanakas.

    A correspondent, writing to the Hon. E. B. Forrest, from Goondi plantation, Johnstone River, under a recent date, complains strongly of the amount of drinking which goes on amongst the kanakas employed ...

    Article : 98 words
  11. Immigration.

    The report for 1887 from the Agent for Immigration shows that only two steamers were chartered by the Agent-General, and they arrived in January and March. Of the total of 1362 immigrants who arrived, ...

    Article : 162 words
  12. Raid on a Gambling Den.

    At Croydon, Queensland, on Monday, the police made a raid on a Chinese gambling den in which there were 40 Chinese. These men made a desperate fight, and used sticks freely. Eight were arrested ...

    Article : 52 words
  13. New Zealand.

    Mr. W. R. Wilson has completed the purchase of the Tearoha Battery Company's property, including a new find, the mine, and the battery at Waiorongomai. The price paid was £25,000 in cash, and one-fifth ...

    Article : 249 words
  14. Legends as to Fish.

    The Japanese have a legend that fish are the embodiment of the souls of naval officers; and the African negroes believe that magicians assume the shape of fish and come to their nets to work evil. There is an old Highland tradition ...

    Article : 393 words
  15. New South Wales Ahead.

    According to a return which was on Tuesday laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly the population of this colony on 31st December last was—Males, 574,012; females, 468,907; total: 1,042,019. The ...

    Article : 65 words
  16. Proposed Government Smelting Works.

    The Government have decided, in view of the extensive mining discoveries throughout the colony, to take immediate steps towards the erection of smelting works for the purpose of treating bulk samples of ore. These ...

    Article : 195 words
  17. Queensland.

    A largely-attended meeting in connection with the anti-Chinese league was held in the Valley Hall, Brisbane, on the 22nd. The meeting pledged itself to support only such candidates for the new Parliament ...

    Article : 353 words
  18. Attempt to Murder at Bowden.

    At Bowden on Monday a young man named Goodfellow, son of a widow, was arrested on a charge of attempting to murder Marnotte Jose, daughter of Richard Jose, a wood merchant, of Gibson-street, Bowdon. The ...

    Article : 152 words
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