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  2. CABLE NEWS.

    The Government continues to push forward the bill for the introduction of a system of free education in primary schools. The measure as introduced proposed that a ...

    Article : 182 words
  3. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    The debate on the Commonwealth Constitution Bill was continued in the Legislative Assembly yesterday for a couple of hours by Mr. W. Collard Smith; Mr. Nimmo and Mr. W. T. ...

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  4. CABLE NEWS.

    A speech of sensational violence was delivered last night by Mr. Parnell before a public meeting which he addressed at Borris in Ireland. ...

    Article : 145 words
  5. CABLE NEWS.

    Details have been received in New York of some gross cruelties practised by the Presidential party in the struggle now going on in Chili. It is explained that the ...

    Article : 170 words
  6. CABLE NEWS.

    The Russian Government has issued a decree requiring all foreign colonists in South-western Russia to become naturalised subjects of the Czar, the alternative being ...

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  7. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    A deputation waited on Mr. Munro yesterday to ask that steps be taken to provide work for the unemployed, who were said to be daily increasing in numbers. A large body of the ...

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  8. THE GOVERNOR AT BENDIGO.

    This morning the Governor, accompanied by the mayor and Mr. M'Intyre, M.L.A., visited the Bendigo Pottery and other establishments. Afterwards, by desire of Lady Hopotoun, they ...

    Article : 312 words
  9. THE FLOODS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The body of Richard Worldon was found this afternoon at Gundagai, a short distance from where the boat was smashed up on Saturday night. Gooden's friends have arranged for his ...

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  10. THE CRISIS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    There are now only four more members to be elected to complete the list for the new Assembly, three being returned for Bourke and one for Gwydir. These seats have been regarded ...

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  11. BICYCLES IN THE RUSSIAN ARMY.

    The Russian Government has ordered a large supply of bicycles for the use of infantry regiments in the army. ...

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  12. THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

    The announcement that has been formally made by the Emperor of Germany and by the Marquis di Rudini, Premier of Italy, that the triple alliance has been ...

    Article : 58 words
  13. THE FLOODS AT ALBURY.

    The river at Albury continues to rise, and the water is spreading over the Wodonga flats and all the low lying ground on this side of the stream. Stock likely to be reached by the flood ...

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  14. CARDINAL MANNING ON THE DRINK TRAFFIC.

    Speaking at a conference of Roman Catholics held yesterday, Cardinal Manning declared that the trade in strong drink was the most potent political influence in ...

    Article : 64 words
  15. THE SHEARERS' DISPUTE.

    Casey, the labor organiser, who was charged with inciting tho men to commit arson at Barcaldine, has been discharged. The evidence was insufficient. ...

    Article : 229 words
  16. THE REVENUE OF GREAT BRITAIN.

    The revenue returns of the United Kingdom for the quarter just closed show an increase of £445,000 compared with the returns of the corresponding quarter last ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. TURKEY AND BULGARIA.

    It is announced that the Porte will shortly issue a decree sanctioning the union of Roumelia and Bulgaria, and recognising Prince Ferdinand as the sovereign of ...

    Article : 214 words
  18. THE PRESIDENT'S TROOPS REPULSED.

    Intelligence has been received here that President Balmaccda's troops engaged against the Chilian insurgents have made an attempt to penetrate to Atacama. ...

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  19. LADY MACDONALD RAISED TO THE PEERAGE.

    Lady Macdonald, widow of Sir John A. Macdonald, the late Premier of Canada, has been elevated to the peorage in recognition of Sir John Macdonald's ...

    Article : 435 words
  20. THE FRENCH IN ASIA.

    Intelligence has been received that French troops are occupying the province of Luang Phrabang, adjoining the French possessions in Tonquin. ...

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  21. THE DAMAGE DONE AT WAGGA.

    The flood waters are falling slightly at Wagga, and the height of the river during the day was 29 feet. The damage to the roads in North and South Wagga is estimated roughly at between ...

    Article : 107 words
  22. THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY.

    The Emperor William of Germany, who is now on his way to visit England, where great preparations have been made for his reception, has readied Heligoland, which ...

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  23. THE MAILS.

    The F.M.S. Oceanian arrived at Marseilles on the 30th June. The R.M.S. Tara, belonging to the Queensland Royal mail line, left Batavia on the 29th ...

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  24. THE CABINET CONSIDER THEIR POSITION.

    The Cabinet met to-day to discuss the political situation, and a long debate ensued. Admitting the difficulties presented by the composition of the new Assembly, it is held that the ...

    Article : 354 words
  25. A CLERICAL RECOMMENDATION.

    At the monthly meeting of the Sydney Congregational Ministers' Fraternal Association yesterday, the following resolution was unanimously agreed to:— ...

    Article : 86 words
  26. THE WEATHER IN VICTORIA.

    In consequence of the terribly cold weather experienced here during the last ten days, farming operations, as well as the works on the Lancefield and kilmore railway line, are at a ...

    Article : 421 words
  27. THE ENGLISH MAIL.

    The Orient steamer Orient passed inward at 10.45 p.m. The wind is S.W, fresh, and the sea is rough. ...

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  28. SELLING STATE SECRETS.

    M. Turpin, a French chemist, who for offering to sell to the German Government his secret method of manufacturing the explosive called melinite after having been ...

    Article : 78 words
  29. ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM.

    The Emperor of Germany has arrived at Amsterdam, on his way to England. ...

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  30. MEETING OF THE A.S.U. EXECUTIVE.

    Some members of the executive of the Australasian Shearers' Union have been holding meetings in the Trades Hall, Melbourne, during the present week; Mr. Temple presiding. The ...

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  31. THE WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE.

    A meeting of the council was held on Monday night at the college, there being present Professor Kemot (chairman) and Messrs. F. H. Bromley, J. Nixon, C. J. Ham, M.L.C., W. E. ...

    Article : 170 words
  32. THE CARD SCANDAL.

    Sir Wm. Gordon-Cumming, who was, by the verdict in his recent action for slander, which he brought against Mrs. Arthur Wilson and others, practically convicted of ...

    Article : 73 words
  33. AMUSEMENTS.

    The last of the present series of Melbourne Popular Concerts took place yesterday afternoon at the Masonic Hall, the audience being decidedly above the average. The proceedings ...

    Article : 569 words
  34. AUSTRALIAN CABLE RATES.

    The International Telegraph Conference, assembled at Paris, have arrived at decisions which practically mean a reduction in the cable rates to New Zealand and ...

    Article : 222 words
  35. FREEDOM OF CONTRACT. --WHAT IS IT?

    SIR,--It is useless looking for precedents, because the conditions have been changed and are being constantly changed. Society is an artificial fabric, based on no laws with which we ...

    Article : 761 words
  36. THE ENGLISH MAIL ROUTE.

    A proposal has been for some time past under the consideration of the management of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company to substitute ...

    Article : 116 words
  37. QUEENSLAND INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE COMPANY.

    Mr. Nathaniel Spens has been elected a director of the Queensland Investment and Mortgage Company, vice the late Sir R. N. Fowler. ...

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  38. THIRTY MEMBERS PLEDGED TO SUPPORT THE GOOD TEMPLARS.

    At a meeting of the metropolitan electoral department of the I.O.G.T., last night, the chairman submitted a report, which stated that of the members elected for the new Assembly ...

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  39. A KETCH MISSING.

    The late gales, it is reared, have bean the cause of another shipwreck. The ketch Prince Alfred, a well known coaster, is missing, and has been for nearly a month, and it is believed ...

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  40. THE CONDITION OF HAWAII.

    SIR, —I have the honor to invite your attention to the enclosed letter from her Hawaiian Majesty's Consul-General for Australia and Tasmania, and, if you think fit, the favor of its ...

    Article : 512 words
  41. THE NAUTCH GIRL.

    The new comic opera, The Nautch Girl, has been produced at the Savoy Theatre, and has proved a great success. ...

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  42. EARTHQUAKE AT VERONA

    A severe shook of earthquake has been experienced at Verona. ...

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  43. THE BALRANALD AND HUME ELECTIONS.

    The returns in connection with the Bairanald election show that Wilkinson (F.) and Lakeman (P.), the old members, are still running each other close for the second seat. The figures ...

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  44. FUNERAL OF DR. BEANEY.

    The funeral of the late Dr. Beancy, M.L.C., took place yesterday, the cortego leaving the deceased's residence for the Melbourne General Cemetery at 3 o'clock. Four mourning coaches ...

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  45. A WEST AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

    It is rumored here that the Government of West Australian are making arrangements to place a loan of £1,333,333 upon the market this month. ...

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  46. INTER-UNIVERSITY CRICKET MATCH.

    A cricket match between teams representing the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge was played yesterday. The match was won by Cambridge by ...

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  47. THE VICTIM OF A "DISORDERED BRAIN. "

    At the Quarter Sessions to-day a young man named Charles Ernest Chadwick pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with having, on 17th March, delivered to James ...

    Article : 296 words
  48. THE HEALTH OE MR. SPURGEON.

    The Rev. G. H. Spurgeon, of the Tabernacle, whose continued indisposition was causing great anxiety among his friends, is now improving in health. ...

    Article : 34 words
  49. THE SUPPOSED WRECK.

    Nothing further has been seen of the supposed boat or vessel from which rockets were seen on Sunday night. The blacks at the mission station all saw rockets in the same quarter asscen ...

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  50. THE LONDON MARKETS.

    Best Australian tin, present delivery, is from 20s. to 30s. lower, viz., £92 10s. per ton. Future delivery, £91 0s. per ton. Chilian bar copper is also lower, viz., for ...

    Article : 201 words
  51. RACING IN ENGLAND.

    At the Newmarket First July meeting to-day, the principal event resulted as follows:— JULY STAKES, of 50 sovs; each; 30 forfeit. For ...

    Article : 193 words
  52. STREET ACCIDENTS.

    A man who was knocked down by a tram at the intersection of Elizabeth and Collins streets on Tuesday night and subsequently died in the Melbourne Hospital from fracture ...

    Article : 212 words
  53. THE IRON INDUSTRY IN TASMANIA.

    There is much excitement prevailing among the residents between Emu Bay and Penguin at the opening up of iron deposits near Blythe River, where over 100 residence areas are already ...

    Article : 158 words
  54. NEW INSOLVENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  55. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT WANGARATTA.

    A fire, resulting in the destruction of three shops, occurred early this morning. The Despatch printing office, with the exception of the machinery, Mr.David Dewar's furniture ...

    Article : 82 words
  56. LAW LIST. —THIS DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 91 words
  57. Advertising

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    Advertising : 120 words
  58. Advertising

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    Advertising : 327 words
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