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  2. INTERCOLONIAL. VICTORIA.

    A meeting of employee m the butchering trade was held to-day, and was attended by about 100 persons. They passed a resolution —"That in view of the amount of sweating in ...

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  3. GERMANY.

    The squadron of German warships which anchored off Kiao-ch on November 16 for the purpose of exacting reparation from the Chinese authorities for the wanton murder of ...

    Article : 105 words
  4. WEST AFRICA.

    The native carriers attached to Colonel North[?]ott's column, who were recently returned to Cape Coast Castle in consequence of the many complaints they made about the ...

    Article : 57 words
  5. THE DREYFUS SCANDAL.

    M. Billot, the French War Minister, promised the Chamber of Deputies last night that he would enquire into the statement's made by the brother of Captain Dreyfus ...

    Article : 64 words
  6. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In connection with the recent poisoning case at Cubbine, in which Mrs. Hannah Turvey died from having drunk a cordial in which strychnine had been mixed, while two others were ...

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  7. EGYPT.

    The Egyptian Government has proposed to the Great Powers that the jurisdiction of the Mired Tribunals should be modified. The alterations suggested will largely ...

    Article : 72 words
  8. CHINA.

    Under the Cassini Convention the Emperor of China has agreed to place a harbour on the east coast of his dominions at the disposal of the Russian Government whenever it may be ...

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  9. THE TRANSVAAL.

    President Kruger, of the South African Republic, has decided to permit the mines to import their own dynamite into the Transvaal, but refuses to allow the ingredients—which ...

    Article : 45 words
  10. AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.

    The Hungarian Delegations were opened at Buda-Pesth by the Emperor of Austria in person yesterday. His Majesty, in his speech from the throne, declared that ...

    Article : 78 words
  11. NEW ZEALAND.

    Waterlow & Son, the well-known engravers, who have received an order from the New Zealand Government to engrave plates for a new issue of stamps, exhibited proofs of the ...

    Article : 76 words
  12. BROKEN HILL.

    A start was made to-day with the construction of the filtration works of the Broken Hill Water Supply Company. The more important work will be carried out by the Company ...

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  13. THE BRITISH ARMY.

    Field-Marshal Viscouut Wolselev, G.C.B., the Commander-in-Chief of the British Array, recommends the Government to adhere to the present system of voluntary military service. ...

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  14. CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

    The visit of the Right Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, to the United States capital has ended without any practical result having been achieved. ...

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  15. "THE SCARLET FEATHER."

    Messrs. Williamson & Musgrove, the Australian theatrical managers, produced "The Scarlet Feather," a comic opera, at the Shaftesbury Theatre last night. The cast ...

    Article : 100 words
  16. CRETE.

    The Czar of Russia has intimated his intention of rebuilding the Christian quarter in Canea, which was destroyed by the Mohammedans during the recent troubles in Crete. ...

    Article : 112 words
  17. FEDERATION.

    Sir JULIAN SALOMONS moved the second reading of the Australasian Federation Ac[?] Amendment Bill, which increases the number who must vote in favour of federation before ...

    Article : 327 words
  18. PADEREWSK!.

    Owing to his numerous European engagements Paderewski, the famous pianist, has found it necessary to cancel his arrangements with Mr. Smythe for an Australian tour. ...

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  19. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The body of a man, name unknown, who was believed to have been murdered, was found in a lonely part of Kent, England, in the early part of this year, and as the clothes ...

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  20. A QUEENSLAND LEGISLATOR IN ITALY.

    The Hon. T. J. Byrnes, Attorney-General of Queensland, has had an interview with Cardinal Rampolla, Pontifical Secretary of State, which was followed by an audience ...

    Article : 39 words
  21. THE CUBAN QUESTION.

    The scheme of autonomous government propounded by Don Sagasta, the Spanish Prime Minister, for the Island of Cuba provides for the creation of a popularly elected Chamber ...

    Article : 68 words
  22. SILVER.

    Silver is quoted at 2s. 3d., being a fall of ½d. on the quotation of November 16. London. November 18. Silver is now quoted at 2s. 2¾d. per oz., ...

    Article : 41 words
  23. THE BISHOP OF BALLARATT.

    The Right Rev. Samuel Thornton, D.D., Anglican Bishop of Ballarat, has already declined three benefices since his arrival in England, as he did not consider that ...

    Article : 87 words
  24. THE METAL MARKETS.

    COPPER.—The copper market is quiet. The spot quotation for Chili bars is given at £48 5s. per ton, being a rise of 7s. 6d. for the week; at three months the quotation is ...

    Article : 106 words
  25. THE WESLEYAN GENERAL CONFERENCE.

    The Wesleyan Conference to-day elected the Rev. Mr. Danks as Organizing Secrotary of Foreign Missions. Dr. Brown will assist and work with him. The Rev. G. E. Rowe ...

    Article : 60 words
  26. PATERSON, LAING, AND BRUCE.

    The prospectus of the new Company to be floated to take over the business of Paterson, Laing, & Bruce, of Victoria, importers, has been issued. The Directors propose offering ...

    Article : 112 words
  27. OVERSEA SHIPPING.

    AT LONDON.—Port Albert, steamer, 2,250 tons, from Sydney September 17; Warrigal, steamer, 2,778 tons, from Sydney September 28; Duke of Argyle, steamer, 2,457 tons, from ...

    Article : 93 words
  28. VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

    The Legislative Assembly to - day wan engaged during the whole of the sitting in the passing of a number of Bills, principally of local concern. A measure amending the ...

    Article : 314 words
  29. QUEENSLAND.

    Benjamin Wherrill, of Sydney, was charged to-day with having murdered his wife Elizabeth on September 14 by stabbing her. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. The ...

    Article : 37 words
  30. AUSTRALIAN HORSES.

    Several Australian and New Zealand horses have recently been submitted for sale by the Messrs. Tattersall at Albert Gate, London, but none of them has brought extraordinary ...

    Article : 80 words
  31. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

    The ARCADIA left Colombo 011 Monday afternoon, 15th inst., outward bound. The CHINA arrived at Colombo on Monday afternoon, 15th inst., homeward bound. The ...

    Article : 109 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Federated Seamen's Union are about to make application to the Board of Conciliation to show cause why the Board's decision in connection with the recent dispute between ...

    Article : 221 words
  33. WEST AFRICA.

    France has not yet replied to the request of the British Government to the effect that she ahould withdraw her forces from the latter's positions in the Lower Niger, though she does ...

    Article : 46 words
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