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  2. THE JUBILEE IN LONDON.

    A very interesting account of the great historical Diamond Jubilee Pageant, which is called the most remarkable public demonstration that has ...

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  3. GRIEVANCES OF CABMEN.

    A meeting of cabmen, comprising delegates from ranks representing about 450 drivers, was held at the room of the Melbourne Cabmen's Union last night, to take action in support of ...

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  4. COLONIAL PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-night Mr. Lyne asked the Acting Premier whether a meeting of the Cabinet had been held that day to consider the recent decision with regard to the ...

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  5. A NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY.

    The Standing Committee on Railways took further evidence yesterday on the question of cost in the construction of the Wangaratta to Whitfield narrow gauge railway line, the matter ...

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  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    David Adam, Stony Creek, was being lowered down a shaft to-day, when the rope slipped, and he fell 65 feet. There was a knot in the rope, and when this left the windlass the slip ...

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  7. THE BOARD OF WORKS BILL.

    At the meeting of the Metropolitan Board yesterday a long discussion took place on an order of the day to "consider and order as to what action should be taken for and on behalf o' the board with ...

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  8. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The Wool Freights Reduction Committee of Wellington, which has a guarantee of nearly 100,000 bales of wool, has succeeded in arranging a rate of freight from New Zealand to ...

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  9. ODE BY SIR LEWIS MORRIS.

    The "Times" this morning publishes a jubilee ode from the pen of Sir Lewis Morris. It begins:-- Rejoice; give thanks for all the centuries. ...

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  10. A JOCKEY KILLED.

    A jockey named Thos. Rooke was killed at Rosebery Park pony races to-day whilst riding Torpedo, which fell whilst rounding the last turn. The horses ridden by Ernest Crockett and ...

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  11. CURIOUS SLANDER CASE.

    At the County Court to-day, before Judge Chomley, the case was brought to a conclusion in which Catherine Kelly, a bar maid, proceeded against Thomas Carroll, publican, of ...

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  12. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The half yearly meeting of the City of Sydney Bank was held this afternoon. The balance sheet showed net profits £8048, which with balance, £8259, from last year made ...

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  13. BORROWING AND SORROWING.

    Another money lending case, in which it was said that exorbitant interest had been charged, was heard by Judge Gaunt in the County Court yesterday, when James Ninnis, of Elizabeth-street, ...

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  14. THE ILLUMINATIONS.

    With the coming of night the crowds which had filtered out of the procession streets after the show wedged back again to view London alight. The illuminations ...

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  15. THE MALLEE BILL.

    The secretary of the Eastern Vermin Board has written to the Minister of Lands suggesting that the new Mallee Bill should make provision for the striking of a mallee vermin rate at per ...

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  16. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Assembly to-day Mr. Browne moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the continued influx of Japanese and the apathy of the Government in connection ...

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  17. CHARGES AGAINST AN INSOLVENT.

    At the local court yesterday Alexander M'Curdy, insolvent, was further remanded till Thursday on a charge of fraudulently obtaining goods on credit within four months of his ...

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  18. CUSTOMS RETURNS.

    Imports and exports at Echuca for the quarter ended 30th June, 1897, were:-- Imports, £39,109; exports, £29,130. The revenue received at the Custom House, Moama, ...

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  19. FIVE HOURS IN A FLOODED RIVER.

    On Monday afternoon two rabbit trappers named Nicholls and Snowy were nearly drowned in crossing the Goulburn at Mackenzie's ford. When half way across the stream, which was ...

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  20. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The telegraph operators are rapidly becoming proficent in the universal telegraph code, which comes officially into use on 1st August, but which has been practically adopted for a month ...

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  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly to-day the Commissioner of Public Works said next Tuesday he would move for the expenditure of £600,000 on the Bundaleer water scheme. ...

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  22. MILDURA NEWS.

    The Pride of the Murray has left with 9000 packages of dried fruits (220 tons), a large portion being already sold to arrive. The local stocks of raisins and currants will all be ...

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  23. MUNICIPALITIES AND THE HACKNEY CARRIAGE BILL.

    Cr. Millar, at the meeting of the Flemington and Kensington council last night, moved, and Cr. Raisbeck seconded, a motion that the Parliamentary representatives of the district oppose ...

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  24. THE WEATHER.

    Heavy rains have fallen over the North Island, with thunder and hail storms in the South Island. Snow falls have occurred in many places. ...

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  25. THE METROPOLITAN BOARD.

    The periodical meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Works was held yesterday; the Chairman (Mr. Fitz Gibbon) presiding. TENDERS. ...

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  26. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    In the Criminal Court to-day, Nicholas Woodcock was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for stealing from the person; there were 27 previous convictions. ...

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  27. LAND BOARD AT CASTLEMAINE.

    Mr. M. Macoboy, land officer, held a local land board here to-day. Results are:--H. A. Place, application for 3 acres at Campbell's Creek: recommended on a guarantee being ...

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  28. TO-DAY'S FORECASTS.

    The following are to-day's forecasts:-- VICTORIA, Tuesday, 6 p.m.--By Mr. Baracchi: Cloudy and showery, with W. and S.W. winds; sea rather rough in Straits. ...

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  29. TASMANIA.

    Eleven of the 17 sailors engaged for the barque Glenmark have now gone aboard. The remainder are standing off, pending payment of the balance of the advance note, which they ...

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  30. THE WANGARATTA-WHITFIELD RAILWAY PROPOSAL.

    Sir,--Judging by your report of the debate on the Wangaratta-Whitfield line, the Railway department seems to have done its best to damage the claims of this district to railway ...

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  31. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Wellington Meat Export Company has declared a dividend of 8 per cent., and declined to accept the proposals of Mr. Terah Hooley for amalgamation of meat companies. ...

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  32. THE REDUCED DOCK RATES.

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  33. BENALLA, Tuesday.

    An agitation has been started here for the severance of Benalla from the shire and its creation into a borough. The Battle of the Boyne was celebrated here ...

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  34. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER.

    The following report has been received from the Melbourne Observatory:-- Weather Chart, Tuesday, 20th July, at 9 a.m.-- Area of very low atmospheric pressure over Bass ...

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  35. THE CHURCH AND THE STAGE.

    Sir,--Your correspondent in to-day's issue, writing over signature "Occasional Theatre-goer," makes statements which appear to me to be unfair, being to the effect that "it is the ...

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  36. PRESIDENT M'KINLEY'S GREETING TO VICTORIA.

    President M'Kinley has sent the following personal letter to Queen Victoria, which was delivered to her by Whitelaw Reid, special envoy:-- ...

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  37. SALE OF UNWHOLESOME MEAT

    At the Collingwood court yesterday, Albert Hyland, butcher, was charged with having in his possession, for sale, meat deleterious to public health and unfit for human consumption. ...

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  38. THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

    In the Assembly to-day Mr. Price resumed the debate on the Commonwealth Bill. He said federation was practically dead, owing to the attitude of Queensland ...

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  39. THE POET LAUREATE'S JUBILEE POEM.

    The "Times" to-morrow will contain Alfred Austin's poem on the diamond jubilee. It is entitled Victoria, and is in 30 stanzas:-- ...

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  40. THE HEIDELBERG RAILWAY.

    The proposal of the Railway department to dispense with an evening train service on the Colling, wood and Heidelberg line has created much dissatisfaction, not only throughout the Heidelberg ...

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  41. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,--The Sign of the Cross has been witnessed by "large numbers" of ministers, and we must give those of them credit for sincerity who have written in defence of it. But may I ...

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  42. NEW INSOLVENT.

    Henry Beamish, of Neerim North, farmer and contractor. Mr. Connor, assignee. Filed at Warragul. James Watterson, of 32 Raglan-street, Ballarat ...

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  43. A TALBOT NUGGET.

    The finding of another large nugget was reported to-day. The weight is about 105 oz., and the finders are Cullinan Bros. The nugget is believed to have been discovered in Burnbank ...

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  44. LAW LIST.--THIS DAY.

    FULL COURT.--(Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Holroyd and Mr. Justice Hodges, at 11.30).-- Merrillees v. Rhodes; In the matter of O'Hagan and others; Bank of Victoria Ltd. v. Robertson: In the ...

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  45. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

    John Long was presented at the Brunswick court yesterday for having, on Sunday evening, without provocation, struck John Bates, who was walking along the Sydney-road, a heavy blow in the face. ...

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  46. ALLEGED BABY FARMING.

    Since the committal of Mrs. Fuller, certificated nurse, of Carlton, on a charge of child abandonment, the police have been endeavoring to trace the whereabouts of a number of infants ...

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  47. R.M.S. GOTHIC AT HOBART.

    The R.M.S. Gothic has arrived from London. Passengers:--For Melbourne--Messrs. Mercer, Chapman and Lamont, Mrs., Miss and Master Cohen and nurse, Turner. For Sydney--Mr. ...

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  48. REPORTS FROM STATIONS.

    Received by Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Limited:-- Walbundrie Station, Walbundrie, N.S.W., 20th inst.: 55 points rain last night; still raining. ...

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  49. A PICKPOCKET CAUGHT.

    Charles Cornelius was at Collingwood court yesterday sentenced to a month's imprisonment on a charge of picking the pocket of Phoebe Lyons, a married woman, and stealing a purse containing ...

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