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  2. THE IRISH QUESTION.

    A sum of 15,000 dollars collected in New York has been forwarded to Archbishop Croke and Mr. Justin McCarthy, leader of the seceding party, to be ...

    Article : 49 words
  3. PORTUGUESE IN AFRICA.

    Intelligence has been received of an attack by the Portuguese on a British expedition organised under the leadership of Mr. Henry H. Johnston, F.R.G.S., to ...

    Article : 144 words
  4. MR. J. G. BLAINE.

    It is reported that Mr. J. G. Blaine. Secretary of State at Washington, who it was asserted recently was broken down physically to a degree which precluded ...

    Article : 60 words
  5. INFLUENZA

    The influenza epidemic is abating in Norway, where it has been raging with extraordinary virulence. In Copenhagen the malady is extending, and many ...

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  6. THE POSTAL CONGRESS.

    The Postal Union Congress continued sittings at Vienna yesterday. The Australian colonies were congratulated on being represented at the Conference. ...

    Article : 128 words
  7. RETURN OF THE GOVERNOR.

    His Exellency the Governor returned to Adelaide on Saturday morning, May 23, after his journey across the Australian Continent from Port Darwin. The special which ...

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  8. DEATH OF SIR ROBERT FOWLER.

    Sir Robert Nicholas Fowler, Bart., member for London since 1880. and Lord Mayor in 1883 4, died to-day aged 63. ...

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  9. The Land Purchase Bill.

    In the House of Commons yesterday the Purchase of Land and Congested Districts (Ireland) Bill was further considered in committee. A clause limiting ...

    Article : 112 words
  10. Insanity Denied.

    The report that Mr. Blaine had been overtaken by insanity caused considerable excitement in the States. His daughter, writing to the press, contradicts the ...

    Article : 54 words
  11. FATAL FIRE AT BROKEN HILL.

    A fire attended with fatal results occurred here last night in a lane between Argent and Crystal streets. The building burned consisted of four detached rooms, constructed of ...

    Article : 147 words
  12. Improving Rapidly.

    A bulletin issued last night states that Mr. Blaine is rapidly improving. ...

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  13. LONDON CARPENTERS.

    As the result of a disagreement between the builders and carpenters of London with reference to the duration of work the former have in combination instituted ...

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  14. MR. STANLEY.

    Mr. H.M. Stanley, the African explorer, has signed a contract with Mr. R. S. Smythe for a lecturing tour in Australia. Mr. Stanley will be accompanied ...

    Article : 41 words
  15. THE CHILIAN WAR.

    Latest advices from Chili report that President Balma[?]da's troops have succeeded in recapturing the province of Talca, which lies to the south of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  16. Mr. Parnell in Belfast

    Mr. Parnell arrived at Belfast yesterday and met with an enthusiastic reception. He stated that Lord Salisbury's system of Home Rule was preferable to ...

    Article : 64 words
  17. THE JEWS IN CORFU.

    The latest telegrams from Corfu state that placards have been posted throughout the island calling upon the inhabitants to rise in rebellion against the authorities in ...

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  18. SALE OF MOUNT GAMBLER POTATO LAND.

    The leases of 1,049 acres of Moorak land were offered for sale to-day for potato growing, when the highest price secured was £4 per acre. The average was £2 10s. cash. Eighty ...

    Article : 54 words
  19. EX-QUEEN NATALIE.

    Ex-Queen Natalie, of Servia, has sent the sum of £1,000 to her friends in Belgrade for distribution among the persons injured in the attempt to prevent her ...

    Article : 41 words
  20. The Chilian Cruiser Esmeralda.

    The Mexican Government have dispatched troops to the port of Acapulco to prevent the cruiser Esmeralda, (dispatched by the Chilian insurgents to ...

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  21. Irish Federation in New York.

    A branch of the Irish National Federation, as distinguished from the National League, is about to be formed by adherents of the McCarthy faction in New York. ...

    Article : 98 words
  22. MINING.

    The show of ore in the drive from Adams's shaft on the recently discovered lode in the Junction mine is looking very well. No crosscuts have yet been run in, so that it is ...

    Article : 71 words
  23. AUSTRALIAN STATION.

    The third-class twin-screw cruiser Mildura, 2,575 tons, designed for the protection of the floating trade in Australian waters, has made a successful trial. ...

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  24. FURTHER TRAGEDIES AT BALLARAT.

    A resident of the neighborhood of Black Hill, named Nicholas Heeney, aged 58, was brutally murdered last night between 7 and 8 o'clock, at the ...

    Article : 348 words
  25. ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.

    A serious revolution is stated to have taken place in the province of Cordova, in the Argentine Republic, where dissatisfaction with the authorities has existed ...

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  26. NORTHERN TERRITORY MINES.

    The crushing at the Fountain Head of 35 tons of ore resulted in 905 oz. of gold. A large quantity of quartz has still to be crushed. The Mount Wells mine is starting under the ...

    Article : 208 words
  27. RACING IN ENGLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  28. Interview with the Governor.

    In an interview with an Advertiser reporter, his Excellency said—"Our party included, besides Dr. Stirling, Mr. Pybus, of the northern section of the overland telegraph, who ...

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  29. PORTUGAL.

    The politicians in Portugal whose services were invoked by the King having failed to form a Government in succession to that of General D'Abreu-e-Souza, his ...

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  30. MINE EXPLOSION.

    A disastrous colliery explosion accompanied by loss of life is reported from Birmingham, in the state of Alabama. At the time of the explosion there were a ...

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  31. COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Mr. A. M. Hales. formerly of Adelaide and Broken Hill, has been requested to stand for West Sydney at the coming election. A requisition signed by some ...

    Article : 59 words
  32. LORD CARRINGTON'S BOOK.

    The Hon. S. J. Way, Chief Justice and Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia, is writing a chapter on "Constitutional deadlocks in Australia" for the ...

    Article : 59 words
  33. Interview with Dr. Stirling.

    Dr. Stirling, who also looks remarkably well after his trip, stated to our representative that he had enjoyed himself thoroughly, not having had a single dull day during the journey. For ...

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  34. VALUABLE DISCOVERY OF COAL.

    A valuable seam of cannel coal has been struck in the Homeville Greta mine, near Farley, West Maitland. The coal is said to be worth £2 per ton. ...

    Article : 37 words
  35. MADAME MELBA.

    Madame Melba (Mrs. Armstrong) will sing at a State concert to be given in London on June 24. ...

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  36. QUEENSLAND.

    A petition has been filed for the liquidation of the estate of Henry Lee Davis, jeweller. Queen-street. The liabilities are set down at £10,789. ...

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  37. BULLION RETURN.

    The following is the result of the fortnightly crushing at the Baker's Creek mine:—Smith's reef, 155 tons yield 985 oz., average per ton, 6 oz. 7 dwt.; big reef, 92 tons yield 212 oz., ...

    Article : 55 words
  38. COMMERCIAL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 127 words
  39. THE PRIZE SING.

    Peter Jackson weighed 197 lb. when he stripped for the fight with Professor Corbett at San Francisco on Thursday, while his adversary turned the scales at ...

    Article : 254 words
  40. CHESS.

    The third round of the annual winter tournament in connection with the Norwood Chess Club was played off on Saturday, the result being:—Messrs. Harrison, Hilton, Sibbald. ...

    Article : 178 words
  41. THE CRAIGBURN ENQUIRY.

    The enquiry into the wreck of the Craigburn was continued on Saturday. Frank Wallace, a seaman, stated at the time the Eagle came along the captain ...

    Article : 158 words
  42. COUNTRY TELEGRAMS.

    The ketch Maid of Australia floated off the spit yesterday and has reloaded. Weather permitting she will sail to-day in company with the ketches Otter and Mayflower, each ...

    Article : 377 words
  43. CENSUS RETURNS OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The census returns of this colony published by the Government Statistician show the total population of New South Wales to be 1, 134,207—616,008 males ...

    Article : 141 words
  44. CHURCH INTELLIGENCE.

    On Friday evening Mr. E. Reeves delivered an elocutionary recital in the Parkside Wesleyan Lecture-hall in aid of the Literary Society. Mr. Reeves was well received, ...

    Article : 161 words
  45. THE BEAR HILL BOOM.

    There is likely to be trouble over the recent Bear Hill boom. Messrs. Blake and Riggall, acting on behalf of James Vickery, have issued a writ against Mr. ...

    Article : 124 words
  46. Another Engagement Projected.

    The Californian Athletic Club have decided to give Jackson and Corbett £500 each, and to offer the remainder of the purse, viz., £1,500, for another contest ...

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  47. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    Disgust is expressed that the Government Resident (Mr. J. G. Knight) remains patron of the Katherine Racing Club, which it is alleged insulted Lord ...

    Article : 45 words
  48. QUEENSLAND LABOR DIFFICULTY

    Inspector Ahem, senior police inspector of the central district, wired on Friday that the non-union shearers and laborers at Coreena station had struck work at the ...

    Article : 56 words
  49. FATAL LIFT ACCIDENT IN MELBOURNE

    A young married man, James Smith, night porter at the Grand Hotel, Springstreet, was yesterday morning in the act of getting on the lift when another porter ...

    Article : 80 words
  50. ECLIPSE OF THE MOON.

    Mr. H. G. Russell, Government Astronomer. reports with reference to the eclipse of the moon last night that the greater part of the eclipse was ...

    Article : 133 words
  51. GUNPOWDER EXPLOSION.

    While three young men, James Boss. Walter McLaren, and George Black, were letting off fireworks at Palmer's Island. Clarence River, on Friday ...

    Article : 110 words
  52. A SUSPICIOUS DEATH.

    An inquest touching the death of Mrs. Carter, who died at Ballan under suspicious circumstances, was held yesterday. Evidence was given by the police to the ...

    Article : 86 words
  53. Advertising

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    Advertising : 391 words
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