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  2. NOTES OF THE DAY.

    From the address of Bishop Green to the Grafton Synod it would appear that the burning question in the Church just now is "how to keep up the refinements and ...

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  3. THE PROPOSED ELECTRIC TRAM.

    The Public Works Committee yesterday proceeded on the motion of Mr. Trickett, M.L.C., "to consider the evidence on the proposed electric tramway from Circular ...

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  4. VICTORIA.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--At the inquest to-day on Mrs. Edith Sarah Price, the wife of a solicitor, who committed suicide at her residence, ...

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  5. THE GOVENOR ON TOUR.

    NEWTON BOYD, Friday.--Lord Hampden and his party left Grafton this morning on their long ride to Glen Innes. An early start was made, as the first day's stage was ...

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  6. MB. J. GARRARD AT DUNGOG.

    DUNGOG, Friday.--At a banquet at Dungog to-day Mr. J. Garrard, the Minister for Public Instruction, saw the lost of his church and school land tenants. Yesterday the party saw ...

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  7. THE COAL STRIKE AT NEWCASTLE.

    NEWCASTLE, Friday.--The most important feature in connection with the strike to-day was the resumption of work at the Cardiff colliery. The first offer made by the ...

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  8. OUR SPECIAL CABLES.

    LONDON, Friday.--The French Chamber of Deputies has, by a majority of 35, passed a vote of confidence in the new Ministry formed by ...

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  9. THE TRANSVAAL.

    LONDON, Thursday Night.--The members of the Reform Committee in the Transvaal are very bitter at the result of the trial. ...

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  10. COLLISION AT SEA.

    LONDON, Thursday Night.--The steamers Newchang and Onwo came into collision yesterday near Woosung, at the mouth of the Whangpoo River, ...

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  11. BORROWING WITHOUT RETURNING.

    It would appear that the besetting sin of the English-speaking race--borrowing, Without returning--is not confined to debtors and bankrupt persons; their legal ...

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  12. THE SANGSTER INQUIRY BOARD

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Sangster Board to-day inquired into the charge of neglect or incompetence, in that vessels were allowed to leave the port in an ...

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  13. THE MATABELE REVOLT.

    LONDON, Thursday Night.--Lord Grey, one of the directors of the British South Africa Company, who has been appointed to act as Administrator ...

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  14. COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

    LONDON, Thursday Night.--A disastrous explosion occurred to-day in a colliery at Micklefield, nine miles from Leeds. ...

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  15. THE WEATHER.

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  16. THE SUPPRESSION OF SUNDAY TRADING.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--A large and influential deputation from the temperance bodies to-day urged the Chief Secretary to do something to prevent liquor trade on ...

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  17. THE CRICKET TEAM.

    LONDON, Thursday Night.--The members of the Australian cricket team, with the exception of H. Graham, are all well, and practice daily on the ...

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  18. TODAY.

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  19. MIRAMS V. THE "ARGUS."

    MELBOURNE, Friday,--The plaintiff in the Mirams v. the "Argus" libel action was under cross-examination all to-day. He was cross-examined at some length concerning ...

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  20. THE WARSHIPS.

    The flagship Orlando is expected to leave Farm Cove on the 7th inst, for Jervis Bay, for the usual periodical shot practice. She will remain a couple of days at the bay, and ...

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  21. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

    LONDON, Friday.--The West Australian 3 per cent, loan of £750,000, tenders for which are to be opened on May 4, is quoted at 3 premium. ...

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  22. THE PENGUIN'S DEPARTURE.

    H.M.S. Penguin left at 3 p.m. yesterday for the Ellice Group, bearing a scientific expedition sent by the Royal Society of England. and by this colony, to make certain ...

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  23. THE CUSTOMS REVENUE.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--During April the gross revenue from Customs was £180,640. Drawbacks amounted to £12,207, so that the net revenue was £168,433. This is £8492 ...

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  24. LONDON BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

    LONDON, Friday.--The half-yearly report of the directors of the London Bank of Australia shows a profit balance of £15,895, of which it is ...

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  25. THE ORANGE FREE STATE.

    LONDON, Thursday Night.--The Volksraad, or Parliament, of the Orange Free State has passed resolutions in favor of the purchase of large ...

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  26. THE LATE SIR HENRY PARKES.

    Among the callers at Kenilworth yesterday were the Consul for Belgium, M. F. Froment; Mr. Wm. and Miss W. Colley, Parkmount, Kiama; Mrs. Herman and Miss Sylvia ...

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  27. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    Yesterday the French liner Ville de la Clotat arrived from Marseilles via ports, after a fast and rather pleasant trip. She began the voyage with a total of 265 ...

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  28. SUNDAY SERVICES.

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  29. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Friday.--The revenue of the colony is still increasing at a rapid rate. Two months have yet to run before the close of the financial year. The total ...

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  30. LETTER FROM LORD BRASSEY.

    "Dear Bady Parkes,--In few out most sincere words I desire to express my sympathy with you in the bereavement which you have suffered. Your husband has passed away full ...

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  31. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.--At a meeting of the board of management of the Adelaide Hospital this afternoon, a sub-committee was appointed to confer with the University. ...

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  32. THE LONDON WOOL SALES.

    LONDON, Thursday Night.--At the London-colonial wool sales to-day a slightly better spirit was displayed. LONDON, Friday.--At yesterday's ...

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  33. PERSONAL.

    Major-Goneral French R. A., the new commandant, is busily engaged making himself thoroughly acquainted with the military organisation of the colony. He was in f ...

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  34. TRAFFIC AT FREMANTLE.

    PERTH, Friday.--The Commissioner for Railways paid a visit to Fremantle yesterday to see what progress was being made by the Traffic Department. The members ...

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  35. CABLE FROM THE AGENT-GENERAL.

    Mr. Brunker yesterday received from the Agent-General (Sir Saul Samuel) the following cable, in reply to a wire informing him of Sir Henry Parkes' death:--"Thanks for your ...

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  36. THE EDUCATIONAL REFERENDUM.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.--In connection, with the educational referendum, the returns have been received from 24 districts, but some more have still to come in. An ...

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  37. LETTER FROM CAPTAIN WALLINGTON.

    "My dear Lady Parkes,--May I be allowed to be one of the many friends of your late husband who, while deeply deploring his loss, ventures to offer to you my sincerest sympathy ...

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  38. THE POSITION IN THE SOUTH.

    BULLI, Friday.--A mooting of the lodge connected with the South Bulli mine has been held, and it was decided to send a deputation to the manager, with an application ...

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  39. THE STRIKE IN THE BOOT TRADE.

    Mr. J. D. Alderson, secretary to the Boot Manufacturers' Association yesterday forwarded the following letter to the secretary of the Boot Trade Union:--"Dear sir,--I notice by this ...

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  40. COLONIAL FRUIT AND PRODUCE.

    LONDON, Friday.--The Tasmanian apples by the R.M.S. Cuzco arrived in fair condition, but many were overripe. The best were sold at from 10s to ...

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  41. THE VALUE OF BILLS OF HEALTH.

    Advices were received yesterday of the arrival of the British ship Kirkdale at Valparaiso, after a passage of 52 days, from Sydney. On arrival the Kirkdale was ...

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  42. WELLINGTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

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  43. FRENCH EMIGRANTS.

    The passengers for the Islands by the French mail steamer Ville de la Ciotat, which arrived yesterday from Marseilles, en route to Noumea, include 32 French ...

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  44. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS.

    COOLGARDIE, Thursday.--it is intended to have a trial crushing of 200 tons of stone from the Herbert mine at the Golden Bar battery. It is stated that a meeting of the ...

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  45. HOSPITAL SATURDAY.

    It will be practically impossible for the uncharitably disposed to successfully dodge the fair collectors who will to-day wage war on the pockets of all and sundry in aid of the Hospital ...

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  46. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    LONDON, Friday.--Mr. Robert Harper, a director of the Commercial Bank of Australia, who arrived in London early in the week, in connection with ...

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  47. THE WESTERN TRADE UNAFFECTED.

    LITHGOW, Friday.--The operations in the local coal trade have been steady during the week, and, compared with recent periods, the output has been fairly satisfactory; stil ...

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  48. SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

    The steamer Macleay, which went aground Whilst entering the Richmond River, from Sydney, was floated on Thursday night, and proceeded up the river, apparently ...

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  49. NEW ZEALAND.

    AUCKLAND, Friday.--A fire commencing in a workshop owned by Russell, in the High-street, of Marlon, a town in the Rangi[?]ker district, spread rapidly and destroyed ...

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  50. A COOLIE SHIP AT FIJI.

    The steamer Taviuni, which arrived yesterday from Fiji, brings news that the coolie ship Erne, Captain D. S. Gardner, arrived at Suva on the 24th ult., 62 days from ...

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  51. A NEW ZEALAND MINING COMPANY.

    LONDON, Thursday Night.--The Waitekauri United Gold-mining Company, New Zealand, has been formed with a capital of £150,000, and is ...

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  52. TASMANIA.

    HOBART, Friday.--The revenue returns continue to show a marked improvement in all directions. The receipts for April were £66,296, an increase compared with the ...

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  53. CONDOBOLIN-PARKES RAILWAY.

    CONDOBOLIN, Friday.--The first 23 miles of the formation to Bogan Gate on the Condoholin-Parkes railway will be completed on Saturday, and about 200 men will be ...

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  54. A FATAL CART ACCIDENT.

    MURRURUNDT, Friday.--A man named John Piggett, who was bringing a load of wood into the town to-day, was killed opposite Far- rell's Store. The horse made a bolt forward, ...

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