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  2. SPORTING NEWS.

    I am not aware that betting in tobacconists’ shops has been legalised, but I am aware that thousands of pounds are wagered every week in some six or seven shops. ...

    Article : 679 words
  3. BEAUFORT DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Beaufort District Rifle Club, held on Monday evening (writes our correspondent), was attended by about 20 members; Mr R. Jackson ...

    Article : 474 words
  4. PARLIAMENT.

    Mr Austin presented a petition from the parishioners of All Saints’ and St, Paul’s in favor of Bible reading in State-schools. Mr Melville called attention to the ...

    Article : 219 words
  5. EUROPEAN NEWS.

    Further details to hand regarding the battle which took place on Sunday last in the vicinity of Valparaiso between the insurgents and the ...

    Article : 148 words
  6. DIAMOND DRILL OPERATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 305 words
  7. STOCKLAND SHARE MARKETS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 814 words
  8. LOCAL LAND BOARD.

    A Local Land Board was held yesterday, at the Courthouse, Ballarat, before Messrs E. J. Nozum (laud officer) and Meakin. The following applications were dealt with:— ...

    Article : 686 words
  9. THE HARVEST PROSPECTS IN CANADA

    Advices received from the Canadian wheat growing districts state that the prospects of the forthcoming harvest are! most promising, the warm ...

    Article : 51 words
  10. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    Mr Officer asked the Postmaster-General when the post and telegraph office at Dunkeld would be opened for business. Mr Duffy said it had been opened that day. ...

    Article : 1,243 words
  11. BALLARAT LAWN TENNIS CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the above club was held last night at the Club hotel; Rev. Canon Radcliff in the chair. There was a good attendance. ...

    Article : 560 words
  12. COLLIERY EXPLOSION IN SOUTH WALES.

    An alarming colliery explosion has occurred in Glamorganshire, the scene of the disaster being a colliery in the vicinity of Caerphilly, a market town ...

    Article : 87 words
  13. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    Mr Charles Wilkinson, the Government geologist, died to-day. Mr George Pennington, a one-time member of the Upper House, and who formerly took ...

    Article : 40 words
  14. THE CANADIAN POLITICAL SCANDALS.

    The enquiries regarding the Canadian Government scandals are being continued from day to day. At today’s sittings it was shown that ...

    Article : 41 words
  15. SEDITIOUS NEWSPAPERS IN INDIA.

    The trial of the editors of various papers. for having printed seditious libels!was concluded to-day, when the jury disagreed. A fresh trial will ...

    Article : 33 words
  16. FOOTBALL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 198 words
  17. JIM HALL IN AMERICA.

    Jim Hall, the Australian pugilist, while drinking at a bar in Michigan, quarrelled with his manager, Parson Davies. ...

    Article : 53 words
  18. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 323 words
  19. THE HOLY RELIC AT TREVES.

    The number of pilgrims to the relic at Treves increases daily, and yesterday 40,000 persons inspected the Holy Coat, ...

    Article : 27 words
  20. THE CITY MAYOR’S ALLOWANCE.

    SIR,—I see nothing to object to in the mayor of our noble city having a liberal allowance. We have the honor and dignity of the future “federal city” to uphold. As ...

    Article : 163 words
  21. MR SPURGEON’S ILLNESS.

    The condition of the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon does not improve satisfactorily, being of a very fluctuating character. ...

    Article : 39 words
  22. RAILWAYS [?] AUSTRALIA.

    The Railway Commissioners' report for the quarter ended 30th June shows that the approximate earnings for three months of railways and tramways was £302,492, and ...

    Article : 92 words
  23. BEAUFORT PRIMITIVE METHODIST GHURCH.

    One of the largest attended ten meetings ever held in connection with the above, was held on Tuesday night, as a farewell social to Mr and Mrs W. C. Thomas, liberal ...

    Article : 173 words
  24. THE FAMINE IN INDIA.

    The famine in India still continues, and the distress in the Madras Presidency is greatly accentuated. ...

    Article : 23 words
  25. THE LAND BANK FAILURES IN MELBOURNE.

    The London financial newspapers, commenting on the recent failures in Australia; declare that they should not be, regarded as seriously affecting the ...

    Article : 35 words
  26. MRS MATHEWS’ BENEFIT.

    SIR,—The committee of the above benefit desire to thank all those who took part and in any way assisted them in making it a success. Special thanks are due to the ...

    Article : 143 words
  27. THE SPRINGDALLAH AND LINTON RELIEF FUND.

    SIR,—In your Monday’s issue, “A Subscriber,” who resides at Springdallah, stated that he is informed that there are two paid secretaries to the Springdallah and Linton' ...

    Article : 353 words
  28. THE FRENCH FLEET AT PORTSMOUTH.

    The visit of the French fleet to Portsmouth has proved a decided social success. Much enthusiasm has been shown, and the most friendly ...

    Article : 32 words
  29. THE SHEARING QUESTION.

    SIR,—In the report that is going the rounds of the press regarding the suspension of Mr Stanley, the secretary of the Bourke branch of the Amalgamated Shearers’ Union, ...

    Article : 199 words
  30. SOUTH DALZELL COMPANY.

    The half-yearly meeting was held yesterday, Mr D. G. Dalzell in the chair. Directors’ Report.—“The chief items of revenue for the half-year are £2201 [?] ...

    Article : 448 words
  31. A NEW TORPEDO BOAT FOR VICTORIA.

    The new Victorian torpedo boat on its trial trip sailed 22 knots and a half an hour, and the trip was in every way a success. ...

    Article : 34 words
  32. BUNGAREE PLOUGHING MATCH.

    SIR,—There is a slight error in your report of the above match, viz., the Howard digger plough was not on the ground, but two of the American “Solid comfort” gang ...

    Article : 77 words
  33. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom amounts to 1,980,000 quarters, being 10,000 quarters less than the previous week. The quantity ...

    Article : 59 words
  34. TOWN MAYOR’S ALLOWANCE.

    SIR,—As a ratepayer I would like to know on what grounds our Town Council has increased the mayor’s allowance by £50. There are many improvements necessary In ...

    Article : 127 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2,113 words
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