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  2. STEAMBOAT DISASTERS IN AMERICA.

    A terrible steamboat disaster is reported from Memphis, in the United States. A Mississippi steamboat carrying a large number of excursionists was suddenly ...

    Article : 130 words
  3. SUPPOSED NIHILISTS' PLOT.

    A great, sensation has been created in London by a reported attempt on the life of the Duchess of Edinburgh, sister to the Czar of Russia. Her Royal Highness is ...

    Article : 86 words
  4. FIRE AT THE ALFRED HOSPITAL.

    A serious conflagration took place at the Alfred Hospital yesterday, but though considerable damage was done to the building, it must be regarded as an extremely fortunate circumstance, ...

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  5. TERRIBLE MURDER AT CAMBER WELL.

    A terrible domestic tragedy occurred on Christmas night at Barlby, a villa in Inglesby road, Camberwell, John Anglin, an ex constable, but more latterly a collector of ...

    Article : 1,036 words
  6. THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

    Christmas day was celebrated in the usual quiet manner on Tuesday. A general holiday was observed by all sections of the community, but the sacred associations of the day precluded ...

    Article : 468 words
  7. HYMNAL CONCERT AT THE VICTORIA HALL.

    Victoria Hall, redolent of minstrelsy and variety entertainment, was the scene on Christmas night of a hymnal concert, given by Mr. F.M. Clark's American Novelty ...

    Article : 94 words
  8. NEWPORT CHRISTMAS SPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 310 words
  9. HOLIDAY RAILWAY TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 477 words
  10. THE STEAMER HANKOW.

    The steamer Hankow, which went aground recently in the Suez Canal, whilst on the voyage to Australia, has been floated off. ...

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  11. STATEMENT OF MRS. RHODES.

    Mrs. Rhodes, who was an eye witness of the whole affair, from Anglin's first appearance at the garden gate, to his subsequent attack upon his wife, supplies a very full and detailed account ...

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  12. A SIMILAR CASE IN LOUISIANA

    Another shocking disaster of a similar character, but still more terrible in its results, took place lower down on the Mississippi, in the State of Louisiana, on ...

    Article : 86 words
  13. CHURCH AND STATE IN ITALY.

    Pope Leo XIII. has addressed an allocation to the Roman. Catholic Bishops, in which he vehemently insists that the temporal sovereignty in Rome shall be ...

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  14. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Sir Henry A. Blake, late Governor of Newfoundland, who recently resigned his appointment as Governor of Queensland in deference to the strong objections raised ...

    Article : 108 words
  15. RUSSIA AND AFRICA

    It is reported that Russia has embarked a number of troops, which are to be lauded in Abyssinia by permission of the Negus, and that Russia intends to assert her rights ...

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  16. BOXING DAY.

    The most popular, holiday of tho year, Boxing Day, was favored by fino weather, though it would have been more agreeable had .there been less heat. The fierceness of the sun's rays, ...

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  17. AFFAIRS IS SAMOA.

    The British Consul at Samoa has, in consequence of the continued disorder in the island arising from the civil war between the native tribes in respect to the ...

    Article : 52 words
  18. THE MESSIAH AT THE TOWN HALL.

    In accordance with the annual custom the members of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society gave a performance of the Messiah in tho Town Hall, on Christmas night. The public ...

    Article : 170 words
  19. DEATH OF SIR F. POLLOCK.

    The death is announced of Sir Frederick Pollock, at the ago of 72 years. ...

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  20. PROROGATION OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

    The autumn session of the British Parliament has been brought to a close. The prorogation ceremony was performed today. The Queen's speech expressed regret ...

    Article : 160 words
  21. THE MAORI FOOTBALLERS.

    The Maori footballers played a match yesterday against Swansea, in South Wales. The Maories won the match. ...

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  22. RELEASE OF MR. O'KELLY, M.P.

    Mr. James O'Kelly, M.P. for Roscommon North, who was sentenced to four months' imprisonment, which on appeal was reduced to two months, for urging his ...

    Article : 69 words
  23. THE TEMPERANCE GALA.

    Ono of the leading features of yesterday's amusements was the thirteenth annual temperance gala, bazaar and raffle, which was held at the Friendly Societies' Gardens, Jolimont. As ...

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  24. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    A series of disastrous bush fires have been raging in tho neighborhood since lost Sunday. Minor ones are burning on tho Plenty Ranges, Mount William and other places. One broke ...

    Article : 466 words
  25. BAIRNSDALE RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 192 words
  26. ST. FRANCIS'S CATHEDRAL. MUSICAL SERVICE.

    The musical service at St. Francis's Cathedral on Christmas morning was a very imposing one, as in addition to the ordinary ceremonial Beethoven's Moss in O and the Adeste Fideles were ...

    Article : 246 words
  27. THE EMIN PASHA RELIEF EXPEDITION.

    Lieutenant Wissman, who is to take charge of the German expedition for the relief of Emin Pasha, has been attached to the German Foreign Office as a means of ...

    Article : 43 words
  28. GENERAL BOULANGER.

    General Boulanger, who at present represents the Department of the Norde in the French Chamber of Deputies, has declared his intention to offer himself for one ...

    Article : 38 words
  29. CLUNES SPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  30. THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

    No further engagement has taken place between the British forces at Suakim and Osman Digna's forces. There is much grumbling amongst the ...

    Article : 92 words
  31. THE AMERICAN YACHT RACE.

    Mr. Walter Reeks, of Sydney, has completed the details of a yacht to represent Australia in the competition for the American Cup. He leaves for Australia ...

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  32. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL.

    The services at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Christmas day were attended by a very large congregation. Haydn's No. 4 Moss was performed by a full choir with excellent effect, Mr. ...

    Article : 75 words
  33. A DISABLED VESSEL.

    The ship Steinvora, 1107 tons, which left New York for Brisbane on 20th November, has arrived at Bermuda in a disabled condition, her main mast having ...

    Article : 38 words
  34. STAWELL RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 238 words
  35. OPERA HOUSE. SACRED CONCERT.

    On Christmas night Mr. Martin Simonsen's Italian and English companies gave a sacred concert. It is now customary to associate the performances at tho Opera House with a general ...

    Article : 526 words
  36. GREAT FIRE AT GRENFELL.

    A terrible fire, whereby the greater part of George street, Glenferrie, was destroyed, commenced about 9 o'clock last evening. The fire originated either in the kitchen of the ...

    Article : 232 words
  37. THE CRISIS IN SERVIA.

    In view of the adverse results of the late elections for the Servian General Assembly, King Milan has executed his abdication in ease of a sadden emergency arising. ...

    Article : 45 words
  38. STATEMENT OF MR. RHODES.

    Although dangerously wounded and waiting to undergo a painful operation, Mr. Rhodes was able to give a very plain aud intelligent statement of tho occurrence. He said, " I was ...

    Article : 705 words
  39. FIRES IN THE BALL A RAT DISTRICT.

    The intense heat of tho past few days has been to a certain extent tho cause of numerous fires in Ballarat. On Christmas eve there was a conflagration at Leggo's form. Head Horse ...

    Article : 350 words
  40. OTHER FIRES IN THE CITY

    At about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon a fire was discovered at a two -roomed' cottage in Bouverie street, Carlton, which quickly spread to three two storied buildings. ...

    Article : 154 words
  41. THE UNITED STATES AND HAYTI.

    The Government of Hayti have complied with the demand of the Secretary of State for America, Mr. T.F. Bayard, for the release of an American steamer which was ...

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  42. MARYBOROUGH, WEDNESDAY.

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  43. MARINE EXCURSIONS.

    Caterers for the enjoyment of Bay excursionists bad no reason to complain of lack of public patronage on Christmas and Boxing days. The weather was admirably suited for an outing ...

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  44. BIJOU THEATRE. THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.

    The farcical comedy of tho Private Secretary, which Mr. Frank Thornton mode so popular at the Theatre Royal same three years ago, was revived at the Bijou Theatret last night ...

    Article : 214 words
  45. DROWNED AT MARIBYRNONG.

    On Monday Mounted -trooper Thyer and Constable Deston recovered from the Saltwater River the body of John O'Connell, a lad 18 or 19 years of age, and brought it to the Footscray ...

    Article : 115 words
  46. RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

    It is reported that the Russian Government have concluded a secret treaty with Japan, the terms of which are directed against British interests in the Pacific. ...

    Article : 62 words
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  50. MISS VON FINKELSTEIN'S LECTURE.

    The Bijou Theatre was crowded on Christmas night, when Miss Von Finkelstein delivered her tableau lecture entitled Life in Jerusalem. It was appropriate to the season of the year, and ...

    Article : 66 words
  51. SPORTS AT WILLIAMSTOWN.

    About 1000 persons assisted at the Williamstown Ladies' Benevolent Society's athletic sports meeting, at the local cricket ground, yesterday, when a programme of over a dozen ...

    Article : 254 words
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