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  2. PROCEEDINGS AT NEWCASTLE. THE QUEENSLAND SUPPLIES.

    The coal famine made itself further felt to-day by an increase in the price of small coal by 2s. a ton, making the price 18s., at which figure some 200 tons changed hands. A quantity was The Government are buying a large quantity of coal for the railways, and to-day accepted tenders for 9000 tons, namely, 3000 for the southern and western lines at £975, 3000 tons ...

    Article : 1,858 words
  3. PARLIAMENT.

    Sir BRYAN O'LOGHLEN said it was stated in the newspapers that the Premier had an important statement to make with reference to the coal supply of Victoria. The present was ...

    Article : 5,914 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. Johnstone, a leading contractor of Ballarat, has resolved to grant his men the 45 hours per week boon, and the hands have resumed work. In other cases the strike ...

    Article : 308 words
  5. SPORTING NOTES.

    At a meeting of stewards of the Moonee Valley Pony Races, held yesterday, to take into consideration the complaint lodged by Mr. P. M. O'Connor against Mr. Joseph Thompson, it ...

    Article : 69 words
  6. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    A fire occurred at an early hour this morning at 210 George-street, occupied by Marshall Bros., chemists; H. Hocking, wine merchant, and Schulze and Co., printers, by which a ...

    Article : 166 words
  7. THE CAULFIELD CUP.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 473 words
  8. THE TASMANIAN COAL MINERS.

    Every effort is being made at the Mount Nicholas coal mine to fulfil at least some of the orders pouring in from all quarters, and a good deal of coal is being got out. More miners are, ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION.

    At the invitation of Mr. H. C. Russell, Government Astronomer, some 350 ladies and gentlemen assembled to meet the members of the Australian Association for the Advancement ...

    Article : 301 words
  10. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Supreme Court to-day James Allen, for complicity in allowing a Kanaka to criminally asault his daughter, under 12 years of age, was sentenced to six years' penal servitude. Accused ...

    Article : 180 words
  11. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the House of Assembly to-day the Minister of Education obtained leave to introduce a bill to amend the Education Act. He, however, did not meet with a favorable reception. The debate ...

    Article : 156 words
  12. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    Mr. BALFOUR brought up the report of the committee appointed to receive distinguished visitors at the opening of the Centennial Exhibition in conjunction with a committee from the ...

    Article : 131 words
  13. SALE OF RACEHORSES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 words
  14. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A special train left Adelaide to-day, taking 517 excursionists to Melbourne. This number is expected to be increased to 550 en route. Arrived: Kirkloch, from Liverpool; Oroya, ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. NEW ZEALAND.

    The steamship Bucephalus left for Calcutta to-day, with a full cargo of horses. Inspector Gordon goes to Melbourne in charge of the Government mineral exhibits. ...

    Article : 42 words
  16. PRAHRAN CITY COUNCIL.

    A smoke nuisance at Prahran was brought prominently under the notice of the local council on Monday by a petition and several letters from residents suffering thereby. The ...

    Article : 213 words
  17. PASSENGERS BY INTERCOLONIAL TRAINS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,297 words
  18. FIRE IN FLINDERS-STREET.

    A fire broke out shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday evening at No. 79 Flinders-street west, occupied as a clothier's shop by Mr. Alex. Brodie, of 67 Graham-street, Port Melbourne. ...

    Article : 113 words
  19. THE PROSPECTING VOTE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 250 words
  20. NORTH GIPPSLAND COURSING MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 267 words
  21. THE FATALITY IN A'BECKETT-STREET.

    The City Coroner, Dr. Youl, held an inquest at the Fire Brigade Hotel, A'Beckett-street, on Saturday, into the circumstances connected with the sudden death of Bridget Strong, the ...

    Article : 208 words
  22. WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE.

    A meeting of the council of the Working Men's College was held at the College-buildings on Monday. There were present:--Messrs. Ormond, M.L.C. (in the chair), F. H. Bromley, ...

    Article : 181 words
  23. OUR COAL RESOURCES.

    SIR,--The strike has taken place at last, and we are now face to face with the position. In your valuable journal of the 17th, referring to the Government and the Victorian coal fields, ...

    Article : 930 words
  24. ANOTHER ROBBERY IN THE CITY.

    The King-street police yesterday succeeded in capturing four expert members of the class of criminals known as "skylight thieves." About 4.30 yesterday afternoon four men were ...

    Article : 235 words
  25. FOOTBALL.

    The committee, consisting of Messrs. A. M'Cracken, H. Hunt, M. Minchin, P. O'Neill, J. F. C. James and R. Robinson, who were appointed by the Victorian Football Association to inquire into the ...

    Article : 185 words
  26. POLICE NEWS.

    ASSAULT.--A desperate assault was perpetrated at the South Brunswick brick works at an early hour on Saturday morning by a young man named James Brown, 22 ...

    Article : 684 words
  27. CRICKET.

    The presentation of prizes in connection with Kings Junior Challenge Cricket Cup took place at King's committee rooms, Elgin-street, on Thursday evening last. King s Challenge Cup was presented ...

    Article : 225 words
  28. NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    The four sections comprising the engineer corps competed on Saturday afternoon for a prize of 10 guineas, given by Sir W. J. Clarke. The result was a victory for section 3 ...

    Article : 480 words
  29. EFFECT OF THE COAL FAMINE IN OTHER DISTRICTS.

    At a meeting of the Water and Sowerage Board to-day, it was stated that at the different waterworks there was a good supply of wood and coal, and that it was not anticipated the ...

    Article : 369 words
  30. LACROSSE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  31. LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE DRIVERS AND FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

    The ordinary meeting of the Locomotive Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association was held in the Trades Hall on the 17th inst; the president, Mr. E. Swift, in the chair. ...

    Article : 302 words
  32. THE NATHALIA RAILWAY.

    SIR,--Twelve months past April last the tender for the construction of the above railway line was accepted. The distance to be constructed was only 14 miles : the country is ...

    Article : 161 words
  33. THE NAVAL BRIGADE.

    The members of the Port Melbourne and Williamstown divisions of the Naval Brigade, to the number of 330, were engaged on Saturday afternoon in their monthly drill afloat. The ...

    Article : 125 words
  34. FREEMASONRY.

    The annual installation in connection with Creswick Havilah Lodge, 799, E.C., [?]k place on Friday evening, and was attended a number of visiting officers and brethren. Bro. A. ...

    Article : 99 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 138 words
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