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  2. NOTES FROM THE OBSERVATORY.

    A LUNAR ATMOSPHERE.--One of the methods of determining the existence or non-existence of an appreciable atmosphere around the moon is by careful observation of the appearances presented ...

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  3. BREADSTUFFS.

    Australian wheat is quoted at 59s. to 60s. per 496 lb. ex warehouse. The price of New Zealand wheat ex warehouse is 58s. to 59s. pier 496 lb. ...

    Article : 51 words
  4. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

    The defiant attitude assumed by the Boers of the Transvaal causes the greatest anxiety, and it is believed will oblige Sir Carnet. Wolseley to ...

    Article : 71 words
  5. SPORTING NOTES.

    This meeting, which took place on Saturday last, was remarkably well attended, a special train, provided by Mr. Joseph Thompson, inducing a large number of gentlemen to visit ...

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  6. URSO CONCERT, TOWN HALL.

    The concert given by Madame Camilla Urso at the Town Hall on Saturday was on a grand scale, and proved to be as thoroughly enjoyable as it was financially successful. At the ...

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  7. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    Our local news is remarkably interesting to ourselves, but there is very little transpiring in the Territory which world be considered of the slightest importance to the residents in ...

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  8. VISIT OF THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS TO CHARLTON.

    The Minister of Railways, accompanied by Mr. Grants arrived at Inglewood on Monday last with the object of a tour of inspection to ascertain the merits of the different routes ...

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  9. SKINS.

    Rabbit skins are in good demand, at from 3d. to 4d. each. The price of oxhides is from 3⅝d. to 3⅗d. per lb. ...

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  10. YACHTING.

    The first race for the cup presented to the Brighton Sailing Club by Mr. W. Adamson came off on Saturday afternoon, and great interest was taken in the contest, as evidenced by the number ...

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  11. TALLOW.

    The price of Australian tallow, best beef, is from 36s. to 37s. per ton. Mutton is quoted from 38s. to 39s. The tallow market is firm. ...

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  12. ARREST OF PRETORIUS.

    Pretorius, formerly President of the Dutch Republic in the Transvaal, and chairman of the People's Committee, has been arrested charged with inciting the ...

    Article : 79 words
  13. HOBART TOWN RACE MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 222 words
  14. COLONIAL SECURITIES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 31 words
  15. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.]

    Strenuous efforts continue to be made to obtain a commutation of the sentence of death passed on the bushranger Rogan, and they are thought to be likely to be successful. ...

    Article : 136 words
  16. ARREST OF PAUL KRUGER.

    The growing dissatisfaction amongst the Boers, and tho violence of the language used at sonic of the public meetings held to protest against the ...

    Article : 73 words
  17. BOWLING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 371 words
  18. FIGHTING IN MONTENEGRO.

    A sanguinary engagement has taken place between the Montenegrin troops and the Turkish inhabitants of Gusinge, a town in Albania. Some weeks ...

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  19. CRICKET.

    The match between East Melbourne and Melbourne was postponed in consequence of the recent rains having rendered the East Melbourne ground unfit for cricket. ...

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  20. SOUTH MELBOURNE V. RICHMOND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 189 words
  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A Post Office employee named Corcoran has been committed for trial for stealing a cheque from a posted letter. A perfect skeleton of a blackfellow has ...

    Article : 136 words
  22. THE OVENS ELECTORATE.

    Mr. G. Billson, M.L.A., has visited the various centres of population in the Bright district during the past week, for the purpose of arranging for conducting the campaign at the ...

    Article : 301 words
  23. HANDBALL.

    At the Carlton court on Saturday some very good matches came off, resulting in each instance in favor of the former :--Perry and Purcell v. Farrell and Flynn, Thompson and Harbison v. ...

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  24. ILLNESS OF PRINCE BISMARCK.

    The health of Prince Bismarck is exciting much alarm in Germany. Succeeding a severe neuralgic affection he has been attacked by what several ...

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  25. A CASE FOR INQUIRY.

    SIR,--At the request of my neighbors I am solicited to write a few lines to your valuable paper upon a subject which touches the closed roads question, and which I hope will bring ...

    Article : 385 words
  26. VICTORIA.

    Ford's Revival Company, Sir John Franklin Reef, for two weeks crushing with four heads of stampers, from 140 tons obtained 117 oz. The stopes are looking healthy. ...

    Article : 195 words
  27. CARLTON V. ST. KILDA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 650 words
  28. AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

    Political discontent is still rampant in Ireland. The Government have been advised of the increase of Fenianism. The society now possesses branches in ...

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  29. NOTES FROM THE BOTANIC GARDENS

    Several fine young specimens of the Cape wild chestnut--Calodeudron capense--order Rutacme, may be soon on the experimental bank and in several other parts of the grounds. It is a ...

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  30. FAMINE RIOTS IN CORK.

    The greatest distress prevails amongst the poorer classes of the City of Cork, and large numbers are unable to obtain employment of any sort. A large crowd ...

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  31. THE EXHIBITION CONCERTS.

    Two excellent concerts were given on Saturday afternoon and evening at the Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, under the comductorship of Mr. J. Summers, The ...

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  32. DISTRESS IN IRELAND.

    To the Mayor of Melbourne. The distress in Ireland is increasing, and aid is urgently required. Publish this information in the colonies. ...

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  33. GEELONG.

    Our correspondent, writing under yesterday's date, says:--Mr. Graham Berry returned from Loutit Bay this afternoon, and in the evening he met several prominent members of the ...

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  34. THE CONDEMNED MAN ROGAN.

    SIR,--I have observed in your issue of the 3rd inst. a letter signed Justice, commenting upon the action of the New South Wales Executive in reference to the condemned bushranger Rogan. ...

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  35. STAMP DUTIES ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE.

    SIR,--With respect to the correspondence in your columns of this date, I have to express my regret that I am unable to make myself intelligible to either "Shopkeeper" or "Honesty." ...

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  36. THE SPECTATOR ON VICTORIAN AFFAIRS.

    The Spectator to-day publishes an article upon the political situation in Victoria. The writer deprecates the introduction of the principle of the ...

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  37. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

    EMERALD-HILL COURT.--NEGLECTED CHILDREN.--George Hyall, Charles Robert and John Francis Swict, 8, 6 and 4 years old respectively, were charged aa neglected children. Their father, ...

    Article : 201 words
  38. SANDHURST.

    Our local correspondent, writing under Saturday's date, says :--An inquest was held to-day on the body of the young man Henry Harrison, who was killed on Friday by being ...

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  39. IS MR. MUNRO A LIBERAL?

    SIR,--The conduct and actions of all persons holding prominent positions, more especially those whose services are remunerated by the State, should be held amenable to public ...

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  40. AUSTRALIAN AND EUROPEAN BANK.

    SIR,--In reply to "Shareholder of the Australian and European Bank," I desire to say that the committee appointed to inspect end report have done and are doing their level best for the ...

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  41. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    A pigeon shooting match was held here today, and passed off successfully. The Maiden Sweep was won by J. M'Kellar, with G. Morley second. Handicap Sweep: R. L. Lloyd and F. G. ...

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  42. ELLIS V. WOODS.

    SIR,--In your Colac correspondent's telegraphic despatch of this day an incorrect impression is conveyed, which may give ray friends an idea that some foundation existed for the libel. ...

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  43. DEATH OF MR. SERJEANT PARRY.

    The death is announced of Mr. John Humphreys Parry, serjeant-at-law, the eminent member of the Home circuit, at the age of 64 years. ...

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  44. THE MOIRA AND DELATITE ELECTION.

    SIR,--As a Liberal elector of Moira I would like to draw the attention of all concerned in the return of Liberal candidates at the next election to the state of matters as they exist in the Moira. ...

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  45. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Thomas Mulder, of South Yarra Past Office, employe. Causes of insolvency: Sickness in family, and pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £49 4s. Id.; assets, £3 9s. 6d.; deficiency, £45 14s. ...

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  46. THE COLONIES RESPONDING TO THE APPEAL ON BEHALF OF THE IRISH.

    The Lord Mayor of Dublin, addressing a public meeting to-day, stated that tho various British colonies were nobly responding to the appeal made to them ...

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  47. AQUATICS.

    The usual fortnightly race of the St. Kilda Sailing Club was held on Saturday, and, as the weather was very favorable, the local pier was patronised by a good number of visitors, and the ...

    Article : 360 words
  48. Advertising

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  49. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

    The Bank of England returns for the past week show the proportion of reserves and liabilities to be 39 per cent ...

    Article : 26 words
  50. Advertising

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    Advertising : 53 words
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