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  2. ARRIVAL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

    The R.M.S. Alameda, from San Francisco, 25th August, arrived at Sydney on Thursday GENERAL SUMMARY. ...

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  3. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN.

    When play was resumed after lunch the Australians continued to make an excellent stand, Bonnor playing a capital innings for 87 runs. The last wicket fell at about 5.30 ...

    Article : 92 words
  4. EUROPEAN NEWS

    The rumor of the death of the Ameer Abdur Rahman which has readied Tashkend is discredited by the Indian Government officials, and is believed to be devoid of ...

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  5. MR ABIFAIL BURNET IN EFFIGY.

    Fully 2000 persons attended a meeting held in Argent street last night to consider the water supply. Mr J. J. Williams addressed the meeting, and furged that the water stored in Rathole Tank should be ...

    Article : 440 words
  6. TOWN COUNCIL.

    Present—The mayor, and Crs Murphy, Gale, Whitten, Russell, Pearce, and Williams. Correspondence.—The following is the gist of the correspondence dealt with:—From Mr Lorimer, ...

    Article : 1,415 words
  7. THE COAL-MINING CRISIS.

    Work at the new Lambton pit was not returned today and the police and artillery therefore remained at Newcastle. No disturbance is reported from any part of the district. The Great Northern mine is now ...

    Article : 608 words
  8. STOCK AND SHARE MARKETS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 643 words
  9. THE WHEAT DEFICIENCY IN FRANCE.

    With reference to the proposed suspension of the duty on cereals, in consequence of the serious deficiency in the French harvest, it has now been decided to make no change, as ...

    Article : 50 words
  10. CABLEGRAMS.

    Captain H. W. Lovett, of the Somersetshire Light Infantly Regiment, who has been appointed assistant adjutant-general in South Australia, sails for Adelaide on 1st ...

    Article : 126 words
  11. UNIONIST-LIBERAL GATHERING AT BRADFORD.

    A great gathering of Unionist-Liberal members and their supporters is now taking place at Bradford, and, in the course of a speech which he delivered to-day, Mr Joseph ...

    Article : 60 words
  12. GREAT STRIKE OF MINERS IN FRANCE.

    A general strike has taken place among the miners in the Department du Loire, and work is completely, at a standstill throughout an extensive district. ...

    Article : 34 words
  13. THE ASPIRANTS TO THE POLICE FORCE.

    Of the 530 young men who recently applied for appointments in the police force, no fewer than 305 were natives of this colony, according to a return laid upon the table of the Legislative Assembly. Only 29 of ...

    Article : 324 words
  14. THE FRENCH IN THE PACIFIC.

    Intelligence is to hand that the French flag has been hoisted in the Marquesas group, which since 1842 has been under a French protectorate. ...

    Article : 65 words
  15. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The Evening News states with authority that Lord Carrington has no intention of resigning. ...

    Article : 23 words
  16. OUTBREAK OF YELLOW FEVER IN FLORIDA AND ALABAMA.

    Yellow fever is rapidly extending throughout the State of Florida, and the epidemic has made its appearance in Alabama. ...

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  17. THE SALVATION ARMY CON-GRESS.

    The sittings of the congress were resumed at the Temperance Hall this afternoon, Commissioner Howard presiding. The attendance was very large, the hall being ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. BRITISH BROKEN HILL SHARES.

    British Broken Hill shares arc unchanged at 60s. ...

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  19. AFFAIRS AT THE MINOR COLLIERIES.

    All the collieries in the Wollongong district continue in full swing, and are still unable to meet the increasing demands for coal. Matters are assuming a very complicated form at the South Bulli colliery. ...

    Article : 131 words
  20. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    Best Australian tin is £1 higher, and is now quoted at £104. For delivery three months hence the price is £103. Chilian bar copper has fallen £2, the ...

    Article : 255 words
  21. AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIA-TION.

    Mr J. C. Bottomley, of Geelong, a member of the board of directors of the A.N.A., opened a branch of the association at Talbot last night. The meeting took place in the Temperance Hall, and a large ...

    Article : 247 words
  22. Advertising

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    Advertising : 3,918 words
  23. RIFLE CLUB SUPPER.

    The annual supper to celebrate the inauguration of the Ballarat Bide Club’s new season was held last night at the Club hotel, when a number of marksmen and others connected with the organisation, as well as ...

    Article : 396 words
  24. THE STRIKE FUND.

    Our Sydney correspondent telegraphs that at the meeting of the Trades Labor Council on Thursday evening a resolution was passed unanimously that moral and pecuniary support be accorded to the ...

    Article : 56 words
  25. THE PRESENT POSITION.

    There is a growing feeling that the strike will not last much longer. The miners have been much disappointed at the small support they have received. They have been now nearly four weeks out of work, ...

    Article : 316 words
  26. THE ELECTORAL BILL.

    The second reading of the Electoral Bill will be moved in the Legislative Assembly on Monday evening next by Mr Gillies. In the schedules of the bill many important readjustments of boundaries are ...

    Article : 598 words
  27. UNIONIST LIBERAL CONFERENCE AT BRADFORD.

    A great conference of the Unionist Liberal party was held at Bradford on wednesday, at which most of the leading members of the party were present. The Marquis of ...

    Article : 185 words
  28. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

    There was an excellent attendance at the Academy of Music last night, when Mr Harry Rickards benefit took place. The performance commenced with the musical comedy, entitled “Mr Hooker’s Will," which has been written to show the various members of Mr ...

    Article : 193 words
  29. LAW AND ORDER.

    The arrests which have been made during the last two days have undoubtedly created considerable consternation among the miners. The authorities declare that they will deal rigorously with any intimidation ...

    Article : 66 words
  30. THE NEW LAMBTON MINE.

    Three miners, named Jury, Tobin, and West, were charged at Newcastle to-day with riotously assembling to disturb the peace at Merewether on the 17th inst, when they hooted and threw stones at the men ...

    Article : 82 words
  31. MILITARY PREPARATIONS.

    The work of unloading military baggage from the steamer at Newcastle was completed by 11 o’clock to-day. Until a late hour fatigue parties were engaged erecting tents in paddocks just outside the ...

    Article : 76 words
  32. THE FISHERIES QUESTION.

    The Foreign Affairs Committee of the United States Senate has referred to a subcommittee the bill conferring on the President powers enabling him to carry out ...

    Article : 60 words
  33. LANYARD'S CIRCUS.

    The above talented organisation gave another performance last evening in the City market square, when there was a good attendance. The programme, as usual, was a first-class one. Those present ...

    Article : 210 words
  34. TWO JUSTICES CENSURED.

    It is understood that the two justices of the peace who granted bail to the three men arrested at Newcastle for participating in a riot, are to be called to account by the Government for their action. The ...

    Article : 67 words
  35. REPORT BY MONSIGNOR PERSICO.

    Monsignor Persico, the Papal representative in Ireland, has reported to the Vatican that the Irish bishops are persistent in their efforts to pacify Ireland. He also states ...

    Article : 42 words
  36. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 293 words
  37. THE RAWDON COAL MINE.

    Operations are being rigorously proceeded with at the Rawdon coal mine. The output is gradually rising to thousand tons per week; the coal is pronounced by competent authorities to be well adapted for the ...

    Article : 54 words
  38. PANSLAVISM IN AUSTRIA.

    The Bishop of Djakovar, in Croatia, who was recently rebuked by the Emperor of Austria for expressing a wish that God would speed Russia in her world-wide mission, has ...

    Article : 47 words
  39. SOLDIERS HILL FIRE BRIGADE.

    A social was held in connection with the Soldiers Hill brigade on Monday evening last in the Clyde Hall, Clyde street, to celebrate its ninth anniversary. At the opening about 40 couples sat down to an excellent ...

    Article : 167 words
  40. “WOODMAN, SPARE THAT TREE."

    SIR,—It is no wonder that there is much dissatisfaction amongst the citizens at the destruction of our hitherto magnificent avenue of trees in Sturt street. When the gums in the block b tween Dawson and ...

    Article : 440 words
  41. THE ENGLISH HOP CROP.

    It is estimated that the total yield of hops in England this season will not exceed 50,000 cwt. Besides being deficient in quantity, the quality has been seriously ...

    Article : 47 words
  42. THE STOCK TAX.

    SIR,—In my letter in your Thursday's issue regarding Stox tax an important sentence is omitted, inasmuch as it materially affects the matter immediately following. Thus, after "why do the so fondly hug ...

    Article : 81 words
  43. MAJOR BARTTELOT’S MURDER.

    Her Majesty Queen Victoria has expressed her sympathy with the relatives of Major Barttelot, recently murdered in Central Africa. ...

    Article : 22 words
  44. A VESSEL AGROUND.

    A barque, supposed to be the Antioch, outward bound, went aground below No. 3 buoy, apparently near the west bank of the West Channel. She floated off the Knoll at 2 p.m. and proceeded to sea. ...

    Article : 42 words
  45. A REMINDER.

    The Tailoring Department at “Crawford’s” is growing every day in public favor, a clear proof that “we do the thing well.” We have a very attentive and successful cutter, who we can recommend with ...

    Article : 93 words
  46. THE GERMAN ARMY.

    An important military review has been held in Germany, and the Emperor William has not only expressed himself pleased with the display, but has promoted a number of ...

    Article : 39 words
  47. BRITANNIA UNITED COMPANY.

    The adjourned extraordinary meeting of the abovenamed company was held in the company’s office yesterday afternoon. A large number of shares were represented in person and by proxy. Mr J. ...

    Article : 114 words
  48. ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF MERINO WOOL.

    Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, have just received the following important cable message from their London office, dated the 20th inst.:—“The wool sales are characterised by a firm tone, and the tendency of ...

    Article : 88 words
  49. THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

    Owing to the labor difficulties in Paris the preparations for the Exhibition are being seriously delayed. ...

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  50. WEAK EYES

    Sufferers would do well to consult T. R. Procter, Oculist Optician, 7 Burlington Terrace, Albert street, East Melbourne, for the proper adjustment of Spectacles. He has for many years made an especial study ...

    Article : 78 words
  51. A BEAUTY SHOW.

    The Beauty Show recently held at Spa, Belgium, has turned out a failure, only 10 ladies being adjudged as worthy to compete. ...

    Article : 30 words
  52. NORTH ST. GEORGE COMPANY.

    A meeting of the proprietors of the North St. George Company, Charters Towers, Queensland, was held at Rothschild Chambers, Melbourne, on Thursday. The Hon. H. Gore, M.L.C., occupied the chair. It was ...

    Article : 90 words
  53. THE EDUCATION QUESTION IN ENGLAND.

    The Wesleyan Districts Conference has denounced by a large majority the report of the Education Commission. The sectarian party is being defeated everywhere. ...

    Article : 28 words
  54. TO THE EDITOR.

    SIR,—Allow me to add my voice to the indignant protests of your correspondents at the ruthless destruction of those trees, which form a chief and pleasing feature of Ballarat. The decision to cut down the ...

    Article : 129 words
  55. TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL MATCH.

    SIR,—There seems to be a great amount of interest taken in this, the final match for the local premier-Ship, and, naturally, party feeling runs inch. I do not attempt to advise, but would kiudly suggest to ...

    Article : 140 words
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