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  2. CABLE MESSAGES. [By SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH.] [Received between 10.10 a.m. on Wednesday and 3 a.m. on Thursday.]

    Mr. Weddel, who has been endeavoring for some months to extend the trade in Australian meat in England and on the Continent, has arranged to open twenty ...

    Article : 132 words
  3. CABLE MESSAGES. CUSTOMS UNION.

    The Times, discussing the proposal for the establishment of a Customs Union, observes that unless America is included there is no likelihood that the assent of ...

    Article : 67 words
  4. PRESENTATION TO SIR HENRY AYERS.

    Some months ago, when tho retirement of Sir Henry Ayers from public life was announced, a number of residents of the Burrs thought that his long services in Parliament— ...

    Article : 982 words
  5. WORK IN PARLIAMENT.

    If any increased revenue be necessary it should be obtained front a direct tax on wealth—that is the opinion of Mr. Ward, and he spent nearly two hours in the Legislative ...

    Article : 2,866 words
  6. OUR ANGLO-COLONIAL LETTER.

    The delegates who attended the Ottawa Conference are disgusted at the delay that has occurred in furnishing the official report of the proceedings. Mr. Playford telegraphed again ...

    Article : 1,899 words
  7. CABLE MESSAGES. AUSTRALIAN BUTTER.

    Mr. Simon Fraser, the Victorian dairy expert, suggests that with a view of regulating the market price of Australian butter facilities should be provided for its ...

    Article : 43 words
  8. CABLE MESSAGES. THE BRITISH NAVY.

    The British Mediterranean squadron, whilst making its third summer cruise in the Pir[?], under the command of Admiral Sir Michael Culme Seymour, has ...

    Article : 128 words
  9. FRENCH FINANCE.

    M. Burdeaux, the French Minister of Finance, in introducing his budget proposals in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday explained that economies would be ...

    Article : 56 words
  10. COMMERCIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 140 words
  11. WRECK OF THE AEOLUS.

    The court of Marine Enquiry, consisting of his Honor the Chief Justice and Captains Gibbon and Malzard, nautical assessors, sat at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, to ...

    Article : 1,484 words
  12. THE SHEARING TROUBLE.

    A Gazette was issued to-day proclaiming a district of about 160 square miles in area under the Peace Preservation Act and appointed the under-secretary of ...

    Article : 83 words
  13. CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA.

    A congress of German scientists who have been tasting Professor Behring's cure for diphtheria have given it their complete approval. The cure, which ...

    Article : 61 words
  14. BRITISH POLITICS.

    In the course of a speech in the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Joseph Chamberlain made a vehement attack upon the Irish benches. The balance of ...

    Article : 71 words
  15. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 28 words
  16. EXPULSION OF MEMBERS FROM] THE QUEENSLAND PAELIAMENT.

    Mr. Matthew Reid, one of the recently suspended members of the Legislative Assembly, yesterday issued a writ against the Speaker claiming damages for assault ...

    Article : 58 words
  17. GOLDFIELDS OF THE WEST.

    The lode has been struck at the 40-ft. level at the Wealth of Nations mine. It is almost as phenomenally rich at this level as on the surface. The stone is studded with metal in course pieces, but ...

    Article : 215 words
  18. VICTORIAN POLITICS.

    Mr. George Turner has been busily engaged to-day in consultation with the leaders of the various sections of the Parliamentary parties which make ...

    Article : 351 words
  19. RICHMOND POISONING CASES.

    The trial of Mrs. Martha Needle tor murder was continued to-day. The police testimony was similar to that of the lower court, and was not shaken by ...

    Article : 253 words
  20. RABBIT NUISANCE IN NSW SOUTH WALES.

    A deputation representing the northern and western districts waited on the Minister of Mines to-day and asked the Government to supply wire-netting to ...

    Article : 97 words
  21. THE MARYBOROUGH OUTRAGE.

    A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mrs. Vennell, charging her with the murder of her child at Maryborough. The accused is the mother of the three ...

    Article : 66 words
  22. INTERCOLONIAL RECIPROCITY.

    A deputation appointed by the Hobart Chamber of Commerce waited on the Treasurer to-day and presented a petition in favor of reciprocal commercial ...

    Article : 123 words
  23. GOLD DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA.

    A phenomenal gold find is reported at Tarangulla. Mr. Begg and his son and Mr. Pearce made the discovery, and although only a cubic yard of stone has ...

    Article : 75 words
  24. MELBOURNE BOOTMAKERS' STRIKE.

    A conference of representatives of the boot employes and employers was held to-day, the object being to effect a settlement of the strike. The employers ...

    Article : 145 words
  25. LARGE AT CHARLEVILLE.

    A fire at Charleville on Tuesday night destroyed the Metropolitan Hotel, three stores, and a cottage. ...

    Article : 22 words
  26. EVADING THE CHINESE POLL TAX.

    At the Central Police Court to-day Ah Sheing, a Chinaman, was charged with crossing the border from Victoria without having paid the £100 poll tax. The accused was arrested at Strathfield on the ...

    Article : 105 words
  27. WARATAH RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

    The inquest was concluded to-day on the body of Alexander Robinson, one of the victims of the recent railway collision at Warat[?]h. The jury found that the ...

    Article : 83 words
  28. THE BURDOCK MURDER.

    SUPPOSED TO BE A GAWLER MAN. Our Gawler correspondent telegraphed on Wednesday night:— Owing to certain statements I called on Mr. ...

    Article : 295 words
  29. INDUSTRIAL CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION,

    The Premier has received from the Minister for Labor in New Zealand copies of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act which has recently been passed in that colony. The ...

    Article : 559 words
  30. SYDNEY ANGLICAN SYNOD.

    At the meeting of the Church of England Synod to-day Mr. J. B. Durham, a lay member, gave notice of the following motion:— ...

    Article : 107 words
  31. RIVAL ASSURANCE SOCIETIES.

    The City Mutual life Assurance Society to-day obtained a verdict for £100 damages against H. B. Reynolds, connected with a rival ...

    Article : 124 words
  32. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    In tie Legislative Assembly to-day petitions were presented against the return of Mr. Willis tor the Barwon electorate, and Mr. Black for the Gipps division of ...

    Article : 237 words
  33. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Mercantile Act Amendment Bill and the Religious, Educational, and Charitable Institutions Act Amendment Bill were ...

    Article : 72 words
  34. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    The Presbyterian Federal Assembly continued the discussion on the proposed union of the Presbyterian Churches today, and it was finally decided to receive ...

    Article : 120 words
  35. HILLS LAND AND INVESTMENT COMPANY.

    The ordinary general meeting of the Hills. Land and Investment Company was held at the offices, Santo Buildings, Waymouth-street, on Wednesday. The Hon. J. Carr presided. ...

    Article : 143 words
  36. ANGLICAN MISSIONS.

    At a meeting of the clergy of the Anglican Church held in St. Peter's Cathedral on Tuesday, Dear Marryat presiding. the following motions, proposed by the Rev. F. W. ...

    Article : 177 words
  37. MESSRS. DALGETY & CO.

    Messrs. Dalgety & Co., Limited, are advised by their head office that the directors propose to recommend to the shareholders a dividend 4s. per share, ...

    Article : 57 words
  38. MELBOURNE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the depositors and debenture-holders of the Melbourne Permanent Building Society to-day decided upon a redaction of interest ...

    Article : 29 words
  39. AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.

    Mr. Clarke lectured on federation at Latrobe last night to a crowded audience. He strongly advocated a Federal Government to assume control of the finances of ...

    Article : 64 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 510 words
  41. FIRE AT EDWARDSTOWN.

    A fire occurred at the premises of Mr. Terty. baker and storekeeper, situated opposite the Avoca Hotel, early on Wednesday morning, by which the whole place was ...

    Article : 95 words
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