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  2. PERSONAL.

    Lord and Lady Hampden entertained the following ladies and gentlemen at dinner at Government House last evening:--Commander Fort. Mr. W.R. Campbell, M.L.C., Mr E. Barton, M.L.C., ...

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  3. GENERAL NEWS.

    The Legislative Assembly was counted last night immediately after tea. A motion by Mr. Haynes in regard to a case of a man at Maitland under sentence of death for a horrible crime was ...

    Article : 118 words
  4. THE WAR.

    LONDON, Monday Night.--From Athens it is reported that, at noon to-day 30,000 Turkish troops attacked the wings of the Greek forces at Domoko. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. THE QUEEN'S RECORD REIGN.

    LONDON, Monday Night.-- Her Majesty the Queen will receive the colonial Premiers on June 22. They will be present at the State banquet at Buckingham Palace in the ...

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  6. THE KING OF GREECE.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily News" says that reports are current in the German capital of a plot against the life of King George of ...

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  7. THE MAID STEAMERS.

    The French mail steamer Tanais arrived early yesterday from Noumea. She brought 111 passengers, the majority of whom are booked through to Marseilles, and join the M.M. liner ...

    Article : 169 words
  8. PENNY POSTAGE.

    It is one thing to pass an abstract resolution in the Legislative Assembly, and quite another to get a Minister to act upon It. The Postmaster-General does not ...

    Article : 97 words
  9. THE SITUATION IN CRETE.

    LONDON, Monday Night.--The insurgents in Crete have cut off the water supply of Heraklion (Canea). ...

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  10. FEEDING THE LONDON POOR.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--The Right Hon. G.F. Faudel-Phillips, Lord Mayor of London, has received an anonymous donation of £23,000 to the fund promoted by the Princess ...

    Article : 57 words
  11. THE ASSEMBLY AND THE CONSTITUTION BILL.

    The preliminary debate on the Draft. Constitution Bill will be resumed in the Legislative Assembly to-day. In this connection Mr. Copeland has given notice of his intention to move:-- ...

    Article : 208 words
  12. THE GREEK FORCE.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--The remainder of the Greek force in Crete have received orders to leave the island immediately. ...

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  13. THE GEORGE-STREET TRAMWAY.

    Mr. Wood and Mr. Schey, Ms.P., seem to take exception to the letting of the tender for wrought iron poles and brackets in connection with the George-street tramway. Mr. Wood asked the ...

    Article : 245 words
  14. TEA CULTIVATION AT NEW CALEDONIA.

    Efforts are being made to encourage the cultivation of the tea plant in New Caledonia. An exchange to hand by the steamer Tanais yesterday states that a quantity of tea seed was ...

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  15. THE SYDNEY CELEBRATIONS.

    The Colonial Secretary approves generally of the recommendations that have been made by the committee on the record reign celebrations. Mr. Brunker is inclined though to extend the ...

    Article : 214 words
  16. BULGARIA AND TURKEY.

    LONDON, Tuesday.-- Bulgaria has appointed a military attache at Constantinople. ...

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  17. DESTITUTE AMERICANS IN CUBA.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--Major M'Kinley, the United States President, has asked Congress to vote 50,000 dollars for the relief of destitute Americans in Cuba. ...

    Article : 48 words
  18. VICTORIA.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A cable message published the other day stated that fruit sent to England by the R.M.S. Austral had arrived in a damaged condition, due, It was believed, ...

    Article : 119 words
  19. THE COSTA RICA PACKET CASE.

    Mr Brunker assured Mr. Perry in the Assembly last night that "there has been no delay" in paying over to the crew of the Costa Rica Packet the amount of money which has ...

    Article : 191 words
  20. SPECIAL RAILWAY RATES.

    As a result of the conference between the Railway Commissioners and the Victorian Commissioner the following new regulations have been adopted:--"The special rates from Albury and ...

    Article : 184 words
  21. THE ENGLISH DERBY.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--The following is the latest betting on the English Derby, to be run on June 2:-- 10 to 1 against Lord Rosebery's Velasquez. ...

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  22. THE CITY AND THE QUEEN'S REIGN.

    The question of the best method of a celebration by the city, in honor of the Queen's record reign, is exercising the minds of the Mayor and aldermen. At yesterday's meeting of the ...

    Article : 69 words
  23. IMPROVING REVENUE RETURNS.

    MELOURNE, Tuesday.--Notwithstanding the prolonged drought and the depressing influences of the dull times, the revenue shows continued signs of improvement. For the second week of ...

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  24. SEWER AT CIRCULAR QUAY.

    The Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage informs the Minister for Works, and Mr- Young hands on the information to Mr. E.M. Clark, M.P., that a small area of the city, ...

    Article : 141 words
  25. A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE.

    MELBOURNE. Tuesday.--The steamer Star of New Zealand, of the Tyser line, which arrived . from London to-day, experienced a most tempestuous passage, meeting with a succession of ...

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  26. PROPOSED REDUCTION IN TELEPHONE RATES.

    A proposal has been made to the Postmaster- General by Mr. Jessep, M.P., that he should further popularise the telephone system by making another reduction in rates. While commending ...

    Article : 155 words
  27. MILITARY HORSES IN PRIVATE USE.

    Apparently it is permissible for certain military officers to use service horses in private carriage, notwithstanding the uneasiness of Mr. Affleck, M.P., on the subject. Major-General ...

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  28. THE STATEMENTS AGAINST AUSTRALIAN FROZEN MEAT.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Agents-General for the Australian colonies appear to have taken immediate steps to counteract the damaging statements made by Mr. Digby in the House of ...

    Article : 196 words
  29. THE CITY ORGANIST.

    At the City Council meeting yesterday a resolution was carried, on the motion of Alderman Jessep, as follows:--"That, in accordance with resolution of council, of date the 8th May, 1894, ...

    Article : 225 words
  30. CONTROL OF PUBLIC ROADS.

    Some time ago a number of public roads, hitherto under trustees, were placed under the supervision of the local roads officers. This was lone by Mr. Young as a matter of policy. He ...

    Article : 141 words
  31. IN THE SUBURBS.

    At last night's meeting of the Ashfield Council, Alderman Broughton moved--"That the Mayor be requested to convene a public meeting of the inhabitants of the borough of Ashfield to ...

    Article : 200 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    WELLINGTON, Tuesday. -- Mr. Justice Williams, President of the Arbitration Court, today delivered judgment in the ease between the Seamen's Union and certain shipping ...

    Article : 250 words
  33. BRITISH SOUTH AFRICAN SQUADRON.

    LONDON, Tuesday. -- The British South African Squadron, which had assembled in Delagoa Bay, has now dispersed. ...

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  34. WAGES OF RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.

    Some years ago a number of railway employees were put on short time in consequence of the falling off in railway revenue. During the last ten months, however, the receipts have shown an ...

    Article : 221 words
  35. STREET BEGGING.

    "I am more hard-hearted now than I was when I came to this city," said Mr. J.S. Larke at the annual meeting of the Sydney City Mission last night. He added that it was on account of the ...

    Article : 182 words
  36. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    LONDON, Monday Night.--The Queensland Government, are exhibiting wool, grain, and fruit at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham. ...

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  37. IN THE COUNTRY.

    NARRABRI, Tuesday.--The residents are making great preparations to celebrate the record reign. The programme includes amateur horse races, bicycle, and athletic sports, and a ...

    Article : 142 words
  38. TURKS TO CEASE FIGHTING.

    LONDON, Tuesday, Noon.--Router's correspondent at Constantinople states that the Sultan of Turkey has sent orders to General Edhem Pasha, the Turkish commander, to ...

    Article : 38 words
  39. BEET SUGAR.

    LONDON, Monday Night. -- Herr F.O. Licht, of Madgeburg, in his monthly circular on the beet sugar trade, states that the production for the past month shows an ...

    Article : 45 words
  40. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 149 words
  41. THE RUSH TO SEE THE PAGEANT.

    Referring to the "cost of seeing the Jubilee Pageant" in London, the London "Daily Telegraph" says:--"From a circular issued by May's Advertising Agency, an idea may be gained of ...

    Article : 416 words
  42. PUGILISM.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--Arrangements have been made for a fight between Peter Jackson and Frank Slavin at San Francisco in July. ...

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  43. LUSK'S SCHOOL HISTORY.

    It is not intended by the Minister for Public Instruction to abandon the publication of Lusk's School History of Australasia. Up to the present the cost to the Government in connection ...

    Article : 149 words
  44. THE PORTE'S DEMANDS.

    LONDON, Monday Night.--The foreign Ambassadors at Constantinople have protested against the Porte's demand for the annexation of Thessaly and the abolition of ...

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  45. PROPOSED CONSUMPTIVE HOSPITAL IN QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The question of a suitable act by the State in commemoration of the Queen's jubilee was discussed by the Cabinet this morning. Ministers are of the opinion that ...

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  46. THE WEATHER.

    The weather yesterday was fine, clear, and cooler throughout the colony, with light variable winds. At Sydney the difference in temperature from that on the previous day was ...

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  47. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

    LONDON, Tuesday, 2.29 p.m.--Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 3[?]d per ounce. ...

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  48. PURSE-SNATCHING IN THE STREET.

    Whilst Mrs. Helen Madden, residing at 74 Kippax-street, Surry-hills, was proceeding along Elisabeth-street, Redfern, last night, in the vicinity of Toohey's Brewery, her purse, which she ...

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  49. THE BLACK SEA SQUADRON.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--The Rusian Black Sea squadron has suddenly left Sebastopol for a port unknown. ...

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  50. THE WARSHIPS.

    H.M.S. Mildura left Adelaide yesterday, en route to Melbourne. Captain Leah is now in command of the cruiser. The flagship Orlando joins the Mildura at Melbourne. In January ...

    Article : 233 words
  51. THE ROAD VOTE.

    The Minister for Works, replying to Mr. Wood, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, said that probably some allotment of the £300,000 recently made available for roads might be decided upon ...

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  52. FIRE AT HURSTVILLE.

    At 1.30 a.m. yesterday a fire occurred in a seven-roomed v.eatherboard cottage at Pearl street, Bristol-road, Hurstville. The flames had a good hold of the place when the discovery was ...

    Article : 120 words
  53. THE GREEKS IN EPIRUS.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--Colonel Smolenitz, a former War Minister, has been appointed to succeed Colonel Manos in the command of the Greek troops in Epirus. ...

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  54. PUBLIC WORKS IN THE COUNTRY.

    As the result of an interview yesterday with his engineer, the Minister for Works has penned a minute calling for a report as to the number of probable works that could be undertaken in ...

    Article : 69 words
  55. TASMANIA.

    At the 'Supreme Court to-day Christopher Littlejohn was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment on a charge or criminal assault on a girl under 14 while on her way to Sunday-school. ...

    Article : 70 words
  56. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The steamer Elama[?] has been ordered to go from Cooktown to the assistance of the Duke of Devonshire. The steamer Nuddea will bring on the passengers and ...

    Article : 41 words
  57. PANIC AT ARTA.

    LONDON, Tuesday.--The defeat of the Greeks near Arta has led to a panic in the town. The prisons have been opened, and the ...

    Article : 36 words
  58. THIS BLUE BOOK AND "HANSARD."

    Mr. Affleek, M.P„ appears to be under the impression that the Government Printer is dealing unfairly with him in the matter of bindings to Parliamentary volumes. He ...

    Article : 116 words
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