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  2. VICTORIA.

    Th Tahara Estate, near Coleraine, was sold in lots by auction to-day. Ten thousand acres were submitted for sale, and realised an average of £12 per acre. ...

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  3. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    ADELAIDE, Thursday.--In the House of Assembly, the Premier again declined to bring any resolutions with respect to the tariff before Parliament. He promised to introduce a bill to ...

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  4. THE TARIFF.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--In the House of Representatives the debate was continued on Mr. Reid's motion that the financial and tariff proposals of the Government wore not satisfactory to ...

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  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    The close of the grand opera season at Her Majesty's Theatre this evening will be witnessed by an immense audience. In order to keep faith with the public, part of the stalls ...

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  6. ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE.

    Dr. Kinross, who has retired from the principalship of St. Andew's College, and was last night entertained at the University, came to this State in 1858, commissioned by the Free Church ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. THE COUNTRY.

    GERMANTON, Thursday,--Charles Martin and Joseph Healey were before the local court this morning charged with riotous conduct in connection with the shearers' riots here, and were ...

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  8. THE TARIFF KILLS A LARGE INDUSTRY.

    It is no secret that the new tariff is intended to be protective and the advocates of protection claim that it encourages native industry-- that is, makes work. Those who hold these ...

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  9. EFFECT ON SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE. Thursday.--In the House of Assembly this afternoon, the Treasurer made some remarks on the Federal tariff and its effect on the finances of the State. He said that the new ...

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  10. SOLDIER AND HOUSEBREAKER.

    Richard Curtis, who told the police that he had served in South Africa as a member of one of the Queensland Contingents, was to-day sent to gaol for three months for housebreaking in the ...

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  11. DEATH OF A JOCKEY.

    An inquest was hold to-day touching the death of Ernest Cubitt (33), jockey, whose body was found on Tuesday last in the Yarra. Frank Cubitt, owner and trainer of racehorses, said that ...

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  12. GOULBURN V. MACLAREN'S TEAM.

    GOULBURN, Thursday--Major Wardill has accepted the offer of the Goulburn Cricket Association of £100 for a two days' match with Maclaren's team. The dates fixed are December 20 and 21. ...

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  13. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    COOMA, Thursday.--The Quarter Sessions concluded to-day. In the case of two boys, William Henry Foster and Thomas Woodcroft, breaking and entering the store of Henry Gunning, the ...

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  14. MEETING IN KING DIVISION.

    A meeting of the electors of King Division will be held this afternoon, at the Protestant-hall, at 3.30, to take stops to protest against the Federal tariff. Mr. Broughton, member for the ...

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  15. CONCERT AT THE CENTENARY-HALL

    About 2000 people were present at a concert given by children at the Centenary-hall on Wednesday evening, in aid of the funds of the C.M.M. Home of the Sisters of the People. The concert ...

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  16. WAGES OF CARPENTERS.

    The determination of the Carpenters and Joiners' Union to demand an increase in wages of 1s per day for house carpenters and ship joiners is not expected to cause trouble, although ...

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  17. A MANLY DEMONSTRATION.

    At Monday night's meeting of the Manly Council, Alderman Russell moved, "That the Mayor be instructed to convene a public meeting of the residents of Manly and district for the ...

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  18. BALLARAT BAND CONTEST.

    The band contest in connection with South street (Ballarat) Competition, commenced to-day. No fewer than 18 bands from all parts are competing. Thousands of people witnessed the ...

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  19. VICTORIA.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Old Age Pensions Bill was further considered in committee in the Legislative Assembly to-day. The clause providing for the posting up of names and addresses ...

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  20. A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.

    BOMBALA, Thursday.--An accident of a very peculiar and serious nature happened to a child of Mr. James Oliver, of Maharatta, yesterday afternoon. The little one was playing near a ...

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  21. COPIES OF THE TARIFF.

    The Federal Government has forwarded to the Customs House, Sydney, a number of copies of the now tariff, to be supplied free to citizens on application. ...

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  22. SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN. "AS YOU LIKE IT."

    Quite a new charm was given to "As You Like It" by its performance in a delightful natural scene last night at "Mona," Darling Point-road in aid of the Hospital for Sick Children. ...

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  23. NEW ZEALAND.

    The second reading of the State Coal Mine Bill was carried in the House of Representatives without division. ...

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  24. WHO GETS THE DUTIES, THE STATE OR THE MANUFACTURER?

    Sir,--We notice a letter in your columns of 23rd instant over the signature of "B.D. and Co.," referring to a notice issued by a local rope manufacturer. This notice undoubtedly refers ...

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  25. PRESENTATION TO MR. H. MACDONALD.

    COONAMBLE, Thursday.--Last night in the council-chambers, Mr. Hugh Macdonald, M.L.A., was presented with a purse containing over 100 sovereigns in recognition of his services to the ...

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  26. EMPLOYERS SEEK ARBITRATION.

    Reference has been filed of an industrial dispute between the Union Steam Ship Company and the Federated Seamen's Union. This is the first instance in which employers have sought the ...

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  27. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly, in reply to Mr. Turley, Mr. Foxton stated that at present there were 20 lepers in the lazarettes at Stradbroke and Friday Islands, of whom ...

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  28. OBJECTIONS TO PROHIBITION.

    Bishop Neville, in his inaugural address to the Anglican Synod, said that his objections to prohibition had been strengthened, while he defended the existence of properly conducted hotels. ...

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  29. LIVERPOOL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

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  30. FAST STEAMERS FOR THE PACIFIC.

    The Government Resident Agent at San Francisco has written to the Secretary of the Post office, stating that the White Star Company has chartered the Atlantic steamers Britannic and ...

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  31. QUESTION OF STATE RIGHTS.

    COROAVA, Thursday.--The closing down of vignerons stills under the Distillation Act has placed local growers in a very unenviable position, they having entered into contracts with ...

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  32. AUCKLAND TO WELLINGTON BY RAIL.

    The Minister for Public Works declares that the railway connecting Auckland and Wellington will be finished in three years. The vote this year Is £160,000. ...

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  33. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Thursday.--In the Legislative Assembly, the Criminal Code Bill was passed and sent to the Council. The Premier moved the second reading of Supply Bill No. 2 for £500,000. There ...

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  34. CONVERSAZIONE AT THE

    There was a large and brilliant gathering in the Great-hall of the Sydney University last night at the conversazione given in honor of the retiring principal of St. Andrew's College. Mr. ...

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  35. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The proceedings by Dr. Teague, of Kanowna, against Thos. Edwards, described as the publisher of the "Sun" newspaper, for alleged criminal libel, published on July 28, were renewed to-day ...

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  36. SINGLETON TO CASSILIS RAILWAY.

    SINGLETON, Thursday.--Mr. Usher, of the Railway Department, accompanied by Mr. T. Knox-Hill, stock Inspector, left Singleton on Monday morning for Jerry's Plains, with the ...

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  37. BIG FIRE AT KALGOORLIE.

    Egan-street, Kalgoorlle, was the scene of a fire which occurred early this morning, and resulted in the total destruction of the premises occupied by the Kalgoorlie Bottling and Trading ...

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  38. THE KANAKA BILL.

    CAIRNS, Thursday.--At a public meeting last, night, a series of motions were passed urging the appointment of a Royal Commission to make full inquiry before the the Kanaka Bill becomes law, ...

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  39. PROTEST FROM WEST AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Morgans moved:--"That the House views with anxiety the Federal tariff, which has been promulgated, in view of the ...

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  40. PRINCE ALFRED YACHT CLUB.

    The Prince Alfred Yacht Club held its annual mess dinner to celebrate the opening of the season at Aarons' Exchange Hotel, last night, the commodore, Mr. S. Hordern, presiding. A large ...

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  41. A POINT FOR LAWYERS.

    WYALONG, Thursday.--A peculiar development has arisen in connection with the conviction of John Pratt, some two weeks ago, on a charge of illegally using a horse, the property of Patrick ...

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  42. THE WEATHER.

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  43. BROKEN-HILL LITIGATION.

    BROKEN-HILL, Thursday.--The municipal council held a special meeting last night to consider the mine's rating case. It was decided to refund the sum of £133 13s, the rates for ...

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  44. GOVERNMENT OBSERVATORY.

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  45. IN SUPPORT OF THE MEASURE.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.--At a public meeting in the Centennial-hall to-night in support of Mr. Barton's action in introducing the Kanaka Bill, Alderman M'Nab presided. There was a ...

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  46. SYNOPSIS AT 9 A.M. YESTERDAY.

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  47. DEPUTATIONS.

    The Minister for Lands, Mr. Crick, with a large deputation from his own electorate called upon his colleague of the Works Department, Mr. O'Sullivan, yesterday to ask that a line of ...

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  48. INTER-STATE FORECASTS.

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  49. K.M.S. OCEANA AT FREMANTLE.

    FREMANTLE, Thursday.--The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Oceana arrived from London via ports at 10 o'clock last night with the following saloon passengers:-- ...

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  50. COASTAL REPORTS.

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  51. WOODVILLE AND GUILDFORD ROADS.

    Mr. Nobbs, M.L.A., introduced a deputation from the Granville and surrounding municipalities to Mr. O'Sulllvnn yesterday to ask for Government aid in maintaining the Woodville and ...

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  52. CASUALTIES.

    A boy named Alexander Anderson (10), living in Banister-lane, Ultimo, had a miraculous escape from serious injury early last evening. He was running after a ball on the top of a quarry ...

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  53. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR OCTOBER 25.

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  54. A GRAVE INDISCRETION.

    Sir,--In your issue of to-day is a report of proceedings in connection with what is termed a grave indiscretion" by a police magistrate at Bathurst. ...

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  55. THE WESTMEAD BOYS' HOME FAIR.

    The lady stallholders and their assistants, who have been tenants of the Town-hall during the past three weeks, will vacate their positions on Saturday evening, and the grand Westmead fair ...

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  56. THE CHILLED MEAT TRADE.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.--The removal of interstate barriers is likely to give a considerable impetus to the chilled meat industry in Queensland. Hitherto the duties have interfered with the trade, ...

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  57. QUEENSLAND WEATHER BUREAU FORECASTS.

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  58. FALL OUT OF A TRAM.

    At about 8 o'clock last night a young woman named Louisa Ackhurst, of Junction-street, Forest Lodge, fell out of an electric tram whilst passing the University Park. She was ...

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