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  2. CABLE MESSAGES. THE JAMESON RAID.

    The select Committee appointed by the House of Commons to enquire into the circumstances connected with Dr. Jamsson's said on the territory of the Teansvsal resumed its ...

    Article : 217 words
  3. CABLE MESSAGES. CHESS BY CABLE.

    The chess match which has been played by cable between members of the British Hous of Commons and the American House of Representatives has ended in a draw. ...

    Article : 40 words
  4. CABLE MESSAGES. NEW ZEALAND.

    More than 200 persons more or less intimately connected with New Zealand attended the official reception held by the Agent-General for that colony (Mr. W. P. Reeves) at the ...

    Article : 191 words
  5. CABLE MESSAGES. BECHUANALAND.

    The Cape Legislative Assembly have carried the second reading of a Bill providing for the confiscation of the land held by rebels in Buchuanaland, and the replacement of the ...

    Article : 67 words
  6. SOLDIERS ON THE SEA.

    The war correspondent of the Melbourne Herold who is [?] the solutions of the south Australia Victorian and west Australia cont[?] to England or board of ...

    Article : 201 words
  7. CABLE MESSAGES. THE DERBY.

    The Derby Stakes, of 6,000 guineas, was run at Epsom to-day with the following result:— Mr. J. Gubbins a b c Galtee More, by ...

    Article : 625 words
  8. THE CALVERT EXPEDITION.

    While the interest in the fate of the musing men of the Calvert expedition was at its height there was a goad deal of discussion us to why it was necessary that the party should ...

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  9. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Early this morning the steamer Shaftesbury, outward bound, and the steamer Pacific, inward, came into collision in Newcastle Harbor when off the Stockton breakwater. The ...

    Article : 290 words
  10. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY.

    The Employers' Liability Bill was further considered in committee of the House of Commons yesterday, when new clauses were added. The measure will now apply to ...

    Article : 59 words
  11. FRENCH IN PACIFIC.

    The French Government have arranged for mail communication with Taooma and Papete, in the pacific, by means of a monthly service. ...

    Article : 29 words
  12. THE SOUDAN.

    Sir H. Kitchener, Sirdar of the Egyptian Army, has reported to the British War Office authorities that everythings is ready for an advance to Abuhamad. When the army can ...

    Article : 70 words
  13. COMMERCIAL NEWS.

    BREADSTUFFS.—The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is estimated at 1,291,000 qrs., as against 1,510,000 qrs. last week or a decrease of 219,090 qrs. ...

    Article : 113 words
  14. VICTORIA'S POPULATION.

    According to a return furnished by Mr. J. J. Fantos, the Assistant Government Statist, the estimated population of victoria at the end of [?] March was 1,169,807 by 6,081 less ...

    Article : 179 words
  15. THE ASSEMBLY SCENE.

    In the Legislative .assembly this afternoon Mr. R. Sleath, referring to what transpired last night between himself, Mr. T. H. Hassall, and the Speaker, said he had had no intention of ...

    Article : 178 words
  16. PACIFIC MAIL QUESTION.

    The Earl of Ranfuly, the Governor-elect of New Zealand, entertained Mr. Seddon at lunch yesterday. Several notabilities were present. ...

    Article : 140 words
  17. HAWAH AND JAPAN.

    The Government of Hawali have notified to the Japanese ambassador their determination to adhere to their policy of excluding Japanese from the islands. If is understood that the ...

    Article : 52 words
  18. THE METAL MARKET.

    COPPER.—The local supplies of copper for May amount to 6,340 tons total deliveries for the month, including Chilian and North American for all Europe were 19,440 tons. ...

    Article : 122 words
  19. WEST AFRICA.

    Captain Henderson and his companions are still prisoners in the hands of the chief Samory, whose vast territocy extends from the Upper Niger to Sierra, Leoue, and for the ...

    Article : 46 words
  20. MILITARY TOURNAMENT.

    Trooper Apps, one of the members of the New South Wales contingent, gave an exhibition of rough riding at the military tournament at Islington to-day before the ...

    Article : 60 words
  21. WRECK OF THE DUNCOW. SHE STRIKES A ROCK.

    The ship Duncow, under the charge of Captain Graves and bound for Port Piriefrom Puget Sound, has been wrecked on the south coast. ...

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  22. THE PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. Lyle moved the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly to-day to draw attention to the necessity of the Government granting relief to various landholders in the ...

    Article : 485 words
  23. LAMBETH CONFERENCE.

    The authorities of the Greek church is Moscow, at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, are sending a bishop to attend the Jubilee services in connection with the ...

    Article : 42 words
  24. MR. G.W. RICHARDS.

    Mr. G.W. Richards city surveyor of sydney, in his latest communication to the municipal authorities in that capital, [?] cates the introduction of a system of election ...

    Article : 66 words
  25. VICTORIA.

    A sudden death took place in the Richmond Court to-day. Benjamin Bingham, a resident of green-street, was prosecuting Mrs. Mackay for damaging his property, annd was about to ...

    Article : 80 words
  26. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

    Silver is quoted at 2s. 3[?]d. per ounce. ...

    Article : 15 words
  27. THE EASTERN CRISIS.

    The Times correspondance reports that the feelings of insecurity in [?] is extending, and that fears are entertained that any attempt at a general [?] of the insurgents ...

    Article : 50 words
  28. FINANCIAL NEWS.

    The following are the present average quotations for the shares of the— Bank of Australasia, 45 10s. ...

    Article : 40 words
  29. BELGIANS IN AFRICA.

    A telegram from Brussels state that captain chaltin, commander of a Bel[?] expedition, has defeated a large body of Mandists on the congo, and occupied Re[?]. ...

    Article : 36 words
  30. THE LATE MR. D. COURTS.

    The will of the late Mr. David Coutts, M.L.C., was filed for probate to-day. The estate is valued at 38,235 of which 4,765 is personalty and the balance realty. The ...

    Article : 76 words
  31. DEBENTURE STOCKS.

    Bank of New Zealand South wales 37. ...

    Article : 74 words
  32. DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION PUBLIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 39 words
  33. THE CANADIAN TARIFF.

    Mr. Chamberlain, in reply to a question in the House of commons yesterday, stated that the law officers by the Crown were still considering the protests of the German and ...

    Article : 74 words
  34. ANTI-TOXIN FOR DIPHTHERIA.

    At a meeting of the Central Board of Health to-day Dr. Gresswell reported that the stock of anti-toxin for use in cases of diphtheria had fallen very low. It was a ...

    Article : 133 words
  35. MINING NEWS.

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  36. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. Groom, the chairman of the Lands Commissioner, has presented the colonial secretary with the reports of the Commission. The report with the evidence,is very [?], ...

    Article : 104 words
  37. MINING SHARES.

    The following are the latest quotations:-Mount Lyell Gold Mine 9 12s. 6d. British Broken Hill Proprietary company, 16s. ...

    Article : 24 words
  38. MISCELLANEOUS.

    The secretary of the Premier [?] ports that the [?] of Messrs. [?] Down, & Co., Adelaide, has been [?] supplying the company with all ...

    Article : 42 words
  39. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    A big deputation waited on the Acting Premier to-day and asked him to introduce, a Bill for the compulsory closing of shops after 6 o'clock at right. Mr. Wittenoom gave a ...

    Article : 47 words
  40. TASMANIA.

    The barque Glenmark from Port pirie to London, which put in here for repairs, will probably discharge a portion of her cargo, consisting of sulphiderore, to allow Lyoyd's ...

    Article : 203 words
  41. THE WEATHER.

    The tempestuous weather in Sydney yesterday gave way to a beautifully fine day to-day so far as the city was concerned, and reports from the country that the rain has cleared ...

    Article : 200 words
  42. AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

    The Government-Statist has again issued another incomplete return of agricultural statistics. The figures are those collected in the usual manner by municipal authorities. The ...

    Article : 88 words
  43. REVENUE FOR MAY.

    The revenue returns for May show that the, receipts were 221,501, against 151,217 for the same month last year. The principal increase was in railways, which gave 87,323 against ...

    Article : 38 words
  44. A FRENCH TRANSPORT.

    The French transport Eure unexpectedly entered the port to-day to receive a fresh supply of coal and provisions to take her on to Noumea. She left Rochfort a considerable ...

    Article : 57 words
  45. PERTH, June 2.

    Five tobacconists were fined 20 and costs to-day for allowing betting to take place on their premises. Several more cases will be heard on Thursday. ...

    Article : 92 words
  46. REPORT ON EDUCATION.

    The report of the Secretary for Instruction for the year 1896 shows a gross enrolment at the state schools of 77,317 and provisional schools 13,463 an increase of 7,000 on the ...

    Article : 54 words
  47. THE CONVALSSCENT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN.

    Sir- I hope that the committee in charge of the project to build a con[?] hospital for children will pause before they decide to build on the site at the top of Mount Lofty. So ...

    Article : 141 words
  48. DEATH OF THE REV. G. GRIMM.

    The death is announced or the Rev. G. Grimm, M.A., Presbyterian, who resided at Balmain. The deceased was an enthusiastic student of Australian botany, and contributed ...

    Article : 38 words
  49. A SHOOTING CASE.

    On Tuesday night, at Winchelsea, Montague Smith, an ex-shire councillor, and John Grose, a schoolteacher, were drinking at the Barwon Hotel and quarrelled. Grose drew a revolver ...

    Article : 87 words
  50. BRENNAN'S BEND MURDER.

    The case of Thomas Moore, under sentence of death for the murder of Edwin Smith, was considered by the Executive today, and it was decided that the law should take its course. ...

    Article : 55 words
  51. THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

    Sir— Their honors the judges at the Supreme have decided that a person not "learned in the law" may hold the office and exercise the duties of Attorney-General. I understand ...

    Article : 198 words
  52. BROKEN HILL.

    A rich discovery of chloride was reported this morning in a claim one and a half miles south of the south mine, and the line of country for two miles has been pegged out. It ...

    Article : 93 words
  53. THE REVENUE.

    The revenue for May totals 506,000 which is an increase of 33,000 as compared with May of last year. During the eleven months 6,675,381 has bean received, or an increase of ...

    Article : 37 words
  54. IRRIGATING WITH ARTESIAN WATER.

    About two years ago the Minister of Mines initiated an experiment at the pera bore, near Bourke, with a view to demonstrating the capabilities of the soil under irrigation from ...

    Article : 136 words
  55. BUTCHERS' PICNIC.

    The annual procession of butchers took place this afternoon and was most successful. The route was lined with spectators and the weather was fine. The decorations on one of ...

    Article : 45 words
  56. BROKEN HILL, June 2.

    The subscriptions for the record region celebrations are coming to hand liberally and some tangible amounts are anticipated from Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. ...

    Article : 31 words
  57. MELBOURNE, June 2.

    Edwin Bremmer, formerly a clerk in the Railway Department, pleaded guilty to-day to stealing 200. moneys from the department He was remanded for sentence. ...

    Article : 239 words
  58. THIS DAY'S EVENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 170 words
  59. Advertising

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    Advertising : 521 words
  60. Port Pirie, June 2.

    The barque Dancow, Graves master, left Port Townsend on February 25 with a cargo of timber, there being 803,000 super feet of oregon. valued at 2,650. Messrs. George ...

    Article : 84 words
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