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  2. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.--A deputation of Central members of Parliament, consisting of Messrs. Kidston, Stewart, Curtis, Hardacre, Kerr, and Cross, waited upon the Stock Board to-day, with ...

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  3. PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Council, A bill to regulate Sunday trading was introduced by Mr. D. O'Connor. The debate on the motion by Mr. Barton that ...

    Article : 363 words
  4. FEDERATION.

    The debate on the motion by Mr. Barton for the House to go Into committee on its next sitting day to consider the provisions of the Draft Constitution for the federation of Australia was ...

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  5. THE COUNTRY.

    SINGLETON, Wednesday.--A local resident has drafted a flood scheme to minimise the damage through the Hunter River floods. The Minister for Works, to whom It has been forwarded, ...

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  7. NEW ZEALAND.

    The action against the Syrian, Griffon Hannah, for an evasion of the Customs duties, has been compromised, the defendant paying £450 and costs. ...

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  8. HUNTER RIVER WATER SUPPLY.

    In committee, consideration was given to the Legislative Council's amendments in the Hunter District Water and Sewerage Act Amendment Bill ...

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  9. THE CONDOBOLIN SHOW.

    CONDOBOLIN, Wednesday.--The show was opened this morning in brilliant weather. The attendance was poor, as were also the exhibits in most classes, excepting sheep, which were ...

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  10. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    COULBURN, Wednesday.--The Quarter Sessions were continued to-day, when Richard Rowe pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing a mare belonging to Lillis Brothers. He was convicted, and sentenced to five ...

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  11. THE WEATHER.

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  12. THE VEGETATION DISEASES BILL.

    LIVERPOOL, Wednesday.--The Vegetation Diseases Bill formed the subject of discussion at the monthly meeting of the Minto Agricultural and Horticultural Association, and the ...

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  13. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS.

    In answer to various questions, Ministers said:--That the question of recommending to the Cabinet the necessity and advisability of spending the revenue receivable from inventors ...

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  14. THE FOUNDERING OF THE MARSHALL S.

    TOWNSVILLE. Wednesday.--An inquiry was commenced yesterday Into the foundering of the vessel the Marshall S, off Percy Islands, on the 22nd Inst. Charles A. Taylor, the master, said ...

    Article : 252 words
  15. THE BILL BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY.

    Consideration of the Draft Commonwealth Bill Was continued in committee of the Legislative Assembly. In clause 71, chapter 3, "Federal judicature," ...

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  16. THRILLING EXPERIENCE IN THE GALE.

    Perhaps the most thrilling experience of any of the vessels which were off the coast during the recent gale was that of the steamer Larnuca, which left Adelaide on the 22nd inst., and entered the Heads at 11.30 yesterday ...

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  17. THE LAND TAX MUDDLE.

    Quite a serious discussion took place in the Legislative Assembly, during the formal stage of the business, as to the rights of members in giving notices of motion. ...

    Article : 336 words
  18. THE SUGAR CROPS.

    ALSTONVILLE, Wednesday.--The late ratoon crops will be benefited generally speaking by the rain. The season so far is favorable, although areas of one year old cane were ...

    Article : 138 words
  19. BATHURST.

    BATHURST. Wednesday.--At the Quarter Sessions today Richard Bell was found guilty of stealing bags, and was sentenced to nine months' hard labor in Bathurst Gaol. ...

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  20. THE DESTRUCTION OF RABBITS.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.--Messrs. Cheeseman and Dudgeon, two instructors who are carrying out experiments initiated by the Government Bacteriologist, in the Bullco district, for the ...

    Article : 261 words
  21. THE LOSS OF THE STEAMER ADEN.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--By the R.M.S. Alassilia, which arrived on Tuesday, files came to hand containing further details respecting the loss of the P. and O. steamer Aden, which was ...

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  22. FIRE AT MITTAGONG.

    MITTAGONG, Wednesday.--A fire occurred this morning between 2 and 3 o'clock, when four shops, three occupied and one empty, were totally destroyed. The fire was discovered ...

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  23. THE SCHOONER ADVANCE.

    The schooner Advance. (Captain C. Colberg) wont ashore during the gale on Monday evening at Lady Robinson's Reach, at a point opposite the southern boundary of the sewage farm. Tire Advance recently ...

    Article : 215 words
  24. SYNOPSIS AT 9 A.M.

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  25. BALMAIN WORKINGMEN'S INSTITUTE.

    The half -yearly meeting of the members of the Balmain Workingmen's institute was hold last night in the new hall, Darling-street. The president, Mr. David H. Easton, occupied the chair. The report of the ...

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  26. RAIN HAS FALLEN IN PREVIOUS 24 HOURS.

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  27. THE TAMWORTH HOSPITAL.

    TAMWORTH, Wednesday. -- Messrs. Charles Laverty and A. Murray, honorary secretaries to the recent jubilee demonstration, who were requested by the hospital committee to raise the ...

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  28. TRAM ACCIDENT AT BELMORE PARK.

    A serious tram accident occurred at the intersection of Hay and Elizabeth streets at about 8 o'clock last night. Three men, it is stated, were pulling each other about on the tram line about 20 yards from the ...

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  29. INTERCOLONIAL FORECASTS.

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  30. CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD.

    Mr. PRICE gave notice to move--"(1) That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should take action in connection with the following statements made by Mr. Arthur Griffith, M.P. for ...

    Article : 253 words
  31. WALTER REID AND COMPANY.

    ROCKHAMPTON, Wednesday.--The annual meeting of the shareholders in Walter Reid and Company was held yesterday. A dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, with a bonus of ...

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  32. COAST REPORTS.

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  33. THE COOLAMON SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    COOLAMON, Wednesday.--The annual meeting of the School of Arts was held last night. There was a large attendance of members. Mr. J. W. Benton, the vice-president, was in the ...

    Article : 163 words
  34. MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.--H.M.S. Karrakatta arrived here at noon to-day. According to present arrangements she will remain in port about three weeks, during which time the marines will ...

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  35. QUEENSLAND WEATHER BUREAU FORECASTS.

    The following forecasts for to-day have been Issued from flu Queensland Government Weather Bureau by Mr. Clement Wragge, under date July 28, 2.30 p.m.:--" New South Wales.--Mostly fine and frosty, with ...

    Article : 256 words
  36. DANCES TN THE SUBURBS.

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  37. ST. JAMES' DEDICATION FESTIVAL.

    The arrangements for last evening iq connection with St. James' (King-street) dedication festival took the form of an "at home," given by the clergy and churchwardens, with much success, in the Parish-hall, ...

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  38. LAND SELECTION AT MOREE.

    MOREE, Wednesday.--Some weeks ago it was officially notified that seven blocks, comprising 15,145 acres, would be thrown open on' August 5 on the Boolooroo settlement lease area. As ...

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  39. CUSTOMS AND EXCISE REVENUE.

    Mr. AILLEN asked the Colonial Secretary if he was aware that the net Customs' and excise revenue for the colony was variously stated in the respective official publications, "The ...

    Article : 399 words
  40. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday:--The half-yesrly meeting of the adelide and Hindnarch Tramway Company was held to-day, when it was shown that the receipts for six months exceeded ...

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  41. STORM AT PORT MACQUARIE.

    PORT MACQUARIE, Wednesday.--On Sunday night and early on Monday morning this place was visited by one of the heaviest gales, that has been experienced for years. It blew with hurricane force for about an hour ...

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  42. THE SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    WOLLONGONG. Wednesday.--Great activity has prevailed at the different colliery jetties today. each being employed in loading intercolonial steamers. At Port Kembla the steamer ...

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  43. THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT PETERSHAM.

    The accident which occurred at Petersham railway station late on Tuesday night, whereby a man named George Kearslev, who had been employed as a carriage builder at the railway workshops at Eveleigh was run ...

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  44. CODLIN MOTH REGULATIONS.

    ADELAIDE Wednesday.--A large and excited deputation of fruitgrowers, accompanied by several members of Parliament, waited on the Minister for Agriculture this morning, and asked ...

    Article : 138 words
  45. THE CAMDEN BRIDGE.

    CAMDEN, Wednesday.--The state of the bridge over the Nepean River is causing much anxiety. Since the floods tho supports opened, and portions have been washed away. The Mayor has ...

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  46. WESTERN SUBURBS COTTAGE HOSPITAL BALL.

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  47. THE WENTWORTH GOLD- MINING ROBBERIES.

    BATHURST, Wednesday.--At the sitting- of the Quarter Sessions to-day, the Court was occupied hearing a charge against Isaac Green of stealing four and a half ounces of auriferous ore, the property of the Went ...

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  48. IN THE COUNTRY.

    ALSTONVILLE, Wednesday.--The weather is again fine. The pastures and green feed have been benefited by the rain, but during the last few days the high wind has considerably damaged the cane crops, bearing it down in ...

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  49. A PECULIAR FATAL ACCIDENT.

    WALCHA, Tuesday.--Edgar Chambers, a lad, aged 15 years, met his death in a rather peculiar manner on Sunday last. He accidentally fell from a kerosene box, whilst sitting near ...

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  50. THE ADELAIDE STEAMSHIP COMPANY

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--The 44th general meeting or shareholders of the Adelaide Steamship Company was held to-day. Mr. J. Harvey, chairman of directors, presided. He said the ...

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  51. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    Albert Junes Simpson (12), who had resided in Bourke- street, died suddenly yesterday morning whilst in the act of getting out of bed. It appears that lie had been subject to fits. An inquest has been dispenser with ...

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  52. FRACTURES IN THE POST- OFFICE.

    Mr. PRICE moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the fractures in the stonework in the front elevation in the General Post-office fronting Martin-place. He said there ...

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  53. AN HOTEL DESTROYED BY FIRE

    GUNNING, Wednesday.--The Frankfield Hotel was totally destroped by fire last night. it was a large two-storey building built of wood and brick, and was owned by Daniel Curtin, who was also ...

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  54. LATE SHIPPING.

    ADELAIDE.--Arrived, July 2S: Mariner, 6tr., from Melbourne;Hubbuck, str., from Fremantle; Ourabra, str., from Newcastle; Dungaree, str., from Sydney. Sailed, July 2S: Firth of Tay, bqe., Portia, ship, for ...

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  55. SUICIDE OF A LUNATIC.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--An inquest was held to-day on the body of a woman named Lydia Pound, who committed suicide in the Parkslde Asylum by drinking a quantity of methylated ...

    Article : 86 words
  56. BILLIARDS.

    The championship of Tatersall's Club was determined last night, when Messrs. L. Spencer and W. Lyons competed for that honor in game of 1000 up. Spencer was favorite at starting, adds of 0 to 4 being wagered ...

    Article : 141 words
  57. THE PRODUCTION OF PAPFRS

    In moving the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. BRUNKER made reference to the production of papers in connection with the finance discussions at the recent Federal ...

    Article : 63 words
  58. A DEATH SENTENCE.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.--The death sentence passed on Peter, a native, who shot a white man, Thomas Percy, at Creswell Downs stations, in the Northern Territory, while the latter was asleep, ...

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  59. A YOUNG LADY MISSING.

    DUBBO, Wednesday.--Miss Adams, a public school teacher, left home this morning at about 7 o'clock for her usual walk along the river side. The lady not returning to breakfast or ...

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