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  2. NOTES OF THE DAY.

    A dash of cautiousness which was perhaps necessary has been imparted by the Chief Secretary to the discussion of the proposal for sending New South Wales soldiers to help destroy the ...

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  3. SWIMMING IN ENGLAND.

    LONDON, Wednesday Night.—Arrangements have been made for a series of races between Ernest Cavill, the Australian professional swimmer, aud H. L. M'Cusker, of ...

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  4. OUT WEST WITH THE WORKS COMMITTEE.

    EUABALONG, Thursday.—In the effort to wrest trade from New South Wales, the Victorian Government allow reductions on the carriage of New South Wales wool to Melbourne ...

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  5. INDIAN FRONTIER TROUBLE.

    LONDON, Thursday.—Dispatches from the Indian frontier state that the fortifications of the Kudakhels, in the Turnan Valley, have been destroyed by the British troops ...

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  6. SHIPPING RETURNS.

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  7. THE MANUFACTURE OF STEEL RAILS.

    The Minister for Works does not anticipate that anything further will be done in regard to the agreement entered into with Mr. Joseph Mitchell for the manufacture in the colony of steel ...

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  8. THE LUCKNOW 'MINERS' STRIKE.

    ORANGE, Thursday.—Between 2 and 3 o'clock this morning a fire occurred on the surface of the Wentworth Extended mine, of which Mr. H. W. Newman, M.P., is manager. It was observed ...

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  9. MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR VIEWS.

    Inquiries made with reference to the provisional acceptance of a contract for the manufacture of steel rails in the colony show that the topic is still one of interest in the city. The project is ...

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  10. BRITISH TORPEDO BOATS ASHORE.

    LONDON, Thursday.—During a dense fog in the English Channel yesterday the Thrasher and the Lynx, two twin–screw torpedo destroyers stationed at Devonport, ...

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  11. THE VOLUNTEERS FROM NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Notwithstanding that the offer of New South Wales troops to go to India has been officially hung up for a few days, there is no sign of the men's enthusiasm cooling down. Since the ...

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  12. VICTORIA.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.—The revenue returns for the past three months, being the first quarter of the present financial year, totalled £1,583,949, showing an increase of £39,857 as compared ...

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  13. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,—I gather from your [?] above subject that Mr. Reid has formally abandoned the freetrade principle of "spending the people's money where he can get most for it," and has adopted ...

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  14. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION.

    LONDON, Wednesday Night.—Mr. Samuel Moss, the Radical candidate, was to–day elected to the vacancy in the House of Commons for East Denbighshire caused by the ...

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  15. TO–DAY.

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  16. THE BIBLE IN STATE SCHOOLS.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.—A largely attended meeting, under the auspices of the Scripture in Schools League, was held in the Town–hall to–night. The Bishop of Melbourne moved the first ...

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  17. THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE.

    LONDON, Thursday.—The Society of Amalgamated Engineers has appealed to the workmen throughout the United Kingdom for financial assistance for the ...

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  18. PERSONAL.

    A cablegram was received yesterday morning by the firm of Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Co., announcing the death, from pneumonia, of Mr. John Brown Watt, at Bournemouth, Hants, ...

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  19. SCULLING IN ENGLAND.

    LONDON, Wednesday Night.—The Newcastle backers of James Wray, the Shoalhaven sculler, who accompanied Stanbury to England, offer to give George Towns, the ...

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  20. THE CHURCH CONGRESS.

    LONDON, Thursday.—At the Church Congress at Nottingham yesterday Dr. Saumarez Smith, Archbishop of Sydney, urged the Church to give sympathy, thought, and ...

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  21. THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY.

    LONDON, Wednesday Night.—The Emperor William aud the Empress of Germany are about to pay a visit to Jerusalem. ...

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  22. QUEENSLAND.

    ROCKHAMPTON, Thursday.—Mr. Phillips, mining registrar, returned from a short visit to the Ulam goldfield last night. He states that the prospects are most encouraging, but that there ...

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  23. CRISIS IN SPAIN.

    LONDON, Thursday.—General Marcelo de Azearraga, the Spanish Premier, has resigned, and Senor Sagasta, an ex–Premier, has been summoned to form a new Cabinet. ...

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  24. AMERICAN POLITICS.

    LONDON, Thursday.—The Bryanites, or free silver coinage party, in the United States, have nominated Mr. Henry George for the Mayoralty of Greater New York. ...

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  25. THE MOUNT MORGAN RAILWAY.

    ROCKHAMPTON, Thursday.—The construction of the Mount Morgan railway was commenced today, the contractors having made all necessary arrangements. This will materially relieve ...

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  26. CIRCUIT COURTS.

    MUDGEE, Thursday.—The Circuit Court continued its sittings to–day, before the Chief Justice. In the case of John Williams, arraigned on the previous day on a capital charge. ...

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  27. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    LONDON, Wednesday Night.—Lieutenant–Colonel Horatio D. Davis. M.P., alderman for Bisbopsgate Ward, has been selected as the next Lord Mayor of London. ...

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  28. THE DROWNING OF A GERMAN DUKE.

    LONDON, Thursday.—The body of Duke Frederick of Mecklenburg–Schwerin, who was drowned through the capsizing of a German torpedo boat at Cuxhaven, at the ...

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  29. A WEST AUSTRALIAN MINING COMPANY.

    LONDON, Thursday.— The Zoroastrian Gold–mining Company, Coolgardie, West Australia, has been formed with a capital of £160,000, and is issuing shares to the ...

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  30. TASMANIA.

    The Tasmanian team, which is to take part in the intercolonial rifle contests at Adelaide, left by the Coogee to–day. The contingent is in charge of Lieutenant–Colonel Davies, and is ...

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  31. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

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  32. MAITLAND.

    WEST MAITLAND, Thursday.—The Maitland Circuit Court was continued to–day, before Mr. Justice Simpson. William John Wholert was found guilty of a capital offence, and was ...

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  33. AFFAIRS IN EGYPT.

    LONDON, Wednesday Night.—Heavy sentences have been passed upon the Egyptians who were arrested for throwing stones at a detachment of British infantry near Cairo. ...

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  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

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  35. AN ORDER FROM AMERICA.

    Reference was made in "The Daily Telegraph" yesterday to the fact that the Railway Commissioners had ordered some steel rails from America for their own use. The department explain that ...

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  36. WAGGA.

    WAGGA, Thursday.—At the Circuit Court to–day, before Mr. Justice Cohen, Thomas Austin Thompson, was charged with a criminal assault. The Jury, after being locked up all night, stated ...

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  37. THE VOYAGE OF THE R.M.S. CHINA.

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  38. THE SOUDAN.

    LONDON, Wednesday Night.—The Governor of Suakim has started for Kassala, a fortified town in the Eastern Soudan, with the object of arranging for its occupation ...

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  39. PLATT–BETTS AT ADELAIDE.

    ADELAIDE, . Thursday.—J. Platt–Betts, the famous cyclist, arrived from London by mail steamer to0day. He was welcomed by the South Australian League of Wheelmen, who showed him ...

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  40. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,—In commenting on the decision of the Government to accept Mr. Mitchell's offer for the manufacture and supply of steel rails (and all other iron work required by the Government), you ...

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  41. ENGLISH SPORTING.

    LONDON, Thursday. — It is announced that H.R.H. the Prince of Wales' [?] Persimmon, by St. Simon—Perdita H., has done racing, and will shortly enter upon ...

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  42. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.

    The harbor excursion in connection with the annual session of the Municipal Association was held yesterday. The steamer Lady Hampden left the Circular Quay at 1.30 p.m. with about 250 on ...

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  43. NEW ZEALAND.

    A committee of privilege has been appointed by the House of Representatives to determine whether the seat for the district for which Mr. J. G. Ward has been elected is vacant. Objection ...

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  44. GREAT BOULDER PROPRIETARY COMPANY.

    ADELAIDE, Thursday.—A meeting of the Adelaide shareholders in the Great Boulder Proprietary Gold Mines Company, Limited, was held to–day, to nominate two members of the ...

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  45. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—In the Assembly quantity of private members' business was disposed of. The Matrimonial Causes Bill was read a second time. This authorises judges, if they ...

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  46. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    Tho Acting Premier has telegraphed to Mr. E. Rutter Clarke, of Messrs. Clarke aud Co., sharebrokers, Adelaide, declining his offer to place from £500,000 to £1,000,000 of Treasury, bonds in Adelaide. ...

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