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  2. A SOUTHERLY GALE.

    One of the severest southerly gales experienced for many years burst over the city yesterday about noon, and although it was comparatively short-lived, much damage was done; and at least ...

    Article : 425 words
  3. THE ENGLISH CRICKET TEAM.

    The alteration of the date of the commencement of the third test match at Adelaide this week from Thursday to Friday may mean a substantial financial loss to the New South ...

    Article : 758 words
  4. INTER-STATE CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 982 words
  5. NEWCASTLE.

    Reports which have been made during the past week or so as to the impure condition of the Hunter district water supply at certain localities have been alarming enough to suggest to the minds of ...

    Article : 416 words
  6. THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    When the House of Representatives met at 3 o'clock this afternoon, Mr. BARTON said: On behalf of the Ministry, I desire to make a statement on a subject ...

    Article : 2,104 words
  7. STORMS IN THE COUNTRY.

    ARMIDALE, Tuesday.--Oppressive weather prevails in this district at present. Yesterday afternoon a heavy duststorm swept over the city, and to-day the wind Is blowing at a high ...

    Article : 207 words
  8. FEDERAL NOTES.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The post-office officials and telegraph operators are to be made strictly moral by regulation. It appears that in the regulations for the conduct of the ...

    Article : 447 words
  9. PEOPLE INJURED AT GUNNEDAH.

    GUNNEDAH, Tuesday.--The storm yesterday at Carroll was very severe, and several houses were unroofed. Mr. John M'Mahon and his wife were both injured by the fall of their house, and ...

    Article : 63 words
  10. NEW MUNICIPAL BATHS FOR NEWCASTLE.

    The Newcastle Council proposes to take steps at once to construct the baths for which the Government have granted a sum of £3000. It was originally proposed that the baths should be ...

    Article : 195 words
  11. CYCLONE AT COBAR.

    COBAR, Tuesday.--A terrific cyclone, accompanied by thunder and slight rain, passed over Cobar last night, about 10.30. Wright, Heaton's, and Hall and Co.'s stables were unroofed, and ...

    Article : 89 words
  12. THE PRIME MINISTER'S MOTION.

    Mr. BARTON then moved the first part of the resolution as previously announced. He said: On the previous day 1 received a generous letter from Mr. Reid when we were considering the ...

    Article : 3,438 words
  13. ON THE HARBOR.

    On the harbor the storm was particularly severe, and many narrow escapes were reported. The suddenness of the outburst took everyone by surprise, and many operations on ...

    Article : 471 words
  14. DAMAGE TO TELEGRAPH LINES.

    MUSWELLBROOK, Tuesday.--The thunderstorm experienced in the Upper Hunter district yesterday was very violent in the vicinity of Aberdeen. In the town buildings were blown ...

    Article : 75 words
  15. NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL.

    The general committee of the Newcastle Hospital held a meeting last night, Mr. C. H. Hannell presiding. A letter was received from Dr. J. L. Beeston, secretary of the honorary medical board, ...

    Article : 308 words
  16. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Victor Marra Newland, who was a member of the South Australian Second Contingent, has been appointed honorary commissioner to report on the introduction of South Australian produce ...

    Article : 115 words
  17. THE SCIENCE CONGRESS.

    HOBART, Tuesday.--The sitting of the Science Congress as far as practical work is concerned came to an end to-day. An interesting paper was read by Mr. W. ...

    Article : 223 words
  18. RAILWAY TO THE VICTORIAN BORDER.

    A Royal Commission was appointed to-day to inquire into and report on the construction of a railway to Pinnaroo, near the Victorian border. The commission consists of Messrs. R. W. ...

    Article : 67 words
  19. THE GOSFORD OUTRAGE.

    The condition of William Kerr, the old man who was partially emasculated at Gosford last week, and who alleges that the operation was performed by four men, who laid violent hands ...

    Article : 216 words
  20. DEATH OF A VOLUNTEER.

    Trooper Hermel, of the new contingent, after rifle practice to-day, became ill, and died at the hospital. ...

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  21. MELBOURNE PLAYERS LEAVE FOR ADELAIDE.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Trumble left Melbourne to-day by the Adelaide express. It is a significant fact, in view of Jones' recent failures, that C. M'Leod accompanied him. W. Armstrong ...

    Article : 42 words
  22. THE TOWITTA TRAGEDY.

    It is proposed to exhume the body of Bertha Schippan, the victim of the Towitta tragedy, for the purpose of making a further examination, especially with reference to the internal organs. ...

    Article : 71 words
  23. BATHURST MUSICAL COMPETITIONS.

    BATHURST, Tuesday.--At a meeting of the committee of the Musical and Literary Association last night, a report from the treasurer showed that tho receipts for the competition, including ...

    Article : 206 words
  24. THE CITY COUNCIL'S FINANCES.

    The Mayor, at last night's meeting of the City Council, replying to questions by Alderman Lees, gave the following information regarding the city finances:-- ...

    Article : 480 words
  25. NEW ZEALAND.

    The revenue of the colony for the nine months ending December 31 shows an increase of £180,986 over the similar period of last year. The Customs increased £35,085, the land tax ...

    Article : 79 words
  26. ALONG THE COAST.

    On the coast numerous reports of vessels sheltering from the fury of the gale were received. At Nelson's Bay the ketches Phil Forbes, Warrigal, Sir George, Rebecca, and Harold, and the ...

    Article : 159 words
  27. SHIPPING MOVEMENTS.

    The schooner Olga, which came from Sydney yesterday to load coal for Honolulu, will take a cargo of Duckenfield mineral. Yesterday's Customs clearances were as ...

    Article : 197 words
  28. REDUCED FREIGHTS TO AUSTRALIA.

    With a view of stimulating traffic between New Zealand and Australia, which has been paralysed on account of the Federal tariff, the shipping companies have reduced the freight on ...

    Article : 47 words
  29. SHEFFIELD SHIELD COMPETITION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 157 words
  30. THE SMALLPOX CASE.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.--In reference to the case of smallpox on the steamer Eastern, the Health Commissioner at Brisbane, Dr. Ham, on Sunday received the following telegram from the health ...

    Article : 202 words
  31. AT THE HEADS.

    Previous to the advent of the gale at South Head the sea was smooth, but in an incredible space of time the scene was changed, and huge breakers were soon thundering on the rocks. ...

    Article : 81 words
  32. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The steamer Anglia, which left London on January 8, is the new cable steamer which is to lay the portion of the Pacific cable from Southport to Norfolk Island. ...

    Article : 59 words
  33. GOULBURN QUARTER SESSIONS.

    GOULBURN, Tuesday.--The Quarter Sessions commenced this morning before Judge Fitzhardinge. Mr. J. Armstrong prosecuted tor the Crown. The following cases were heard:--Francis Henry ...

    Article : 283 words
  34. THE STORM AT BALMAIN.

    Balmain suffered severely from yesterday's "southerly burster." All along the foreshores from Peacock's Point to Bald Rock there were evidences of its violence. Fences were razed to ...

    Article : 484 words
  35. PRESBYTERY OF SYDNEY.

    The Rev. Dr. Bruce presided at a meeting of the Presbytery of Sydney, held last night, in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street. The proposal for a new church at Stanmore was ...

    Article : 394 words
  36. VICTORIAN STATE TEAM.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 83 words
  37. WEST AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    PERTH, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly proceedings were extremely quiet. The newly-elected Ministers were sworn in, and it was seen that the Government had a majority of ...

    Article : 83 words
  38. THE INSPECTION AT PORT DARWIN.

    ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In connection with the Eastern smallpox case, the health authorities in Sydney have inquired from Adelaide as to what Mas done when the vessel was at Port Darwin. ...

    Article : 99 words
  39. AN ADELAIDE MYSTERY.

    ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--Mrs. Kennedy appeared at the Police Court this morning charged with the murder of her son Sidney at the Arcade by coal gas poisoning on Saturday. The ...

    Article : 121 words
  40. FIRES IN CUMBERLAND-STREET.

    The Headquarters and Circular Quay brigades yesterday afternoon received a call to No. 44 Cumberland-street, city, occupied by Mr. D. Mars, and owned by the Government. The roof ...

    Article : 79 words
  41. RANDWICK MAYORS.

    The Randwick Borough Council has had erected in their meeting-room a large board of polished cedar, for the purpose of registering the names of past Mayors. The borough was founded in ...

    Article : 70 words
  42. ARRIVAL OF THEATRICAL ARTISTS.

    ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--Several theatrical people under engagement to Mr. J. C. Williamson arrived by the Oruba. They include Mr. and Mrs. Austin Melford, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton ...

    Article : 98 words
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