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  2. VICTORIA.

    The trade returns for Victoria for last year show that in imports of general merchandise there was an approximate increase of .£ 1,030,000, and for all imports of £348,050. There was a big ...

    Article : 93 words
  3. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT POLICY.

    WEST MAITLAND, Thursday.—Mr. Barton, the Prime Minister, unfolded tho policy of the Federal Government at a meeting here to-night. Ho delivered his speech in tho Town-hall, a ...

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  4. THE COUNTRY.

    ARMIDALE, Thursday.—The local municipal gas works are in a very flourishing condition. The council purchased this property some 10 years ago, since when It has proved the best ...

    Article : 126 words
  5. NEWCASTLE.

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  6. SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    The statement that the Southern coal-owners have been guilty of a breach of faith in the matter of pillar rates, Mr. C. J. Byrnes, chairman of the Southern coal proprietors, ...

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  7. SIR WILLIAM LYNE'S POSITION.

    Sir William Lyne said that although he had conscientiously opposed certain provisions in the Commonwealth Bill, and fought it, as they knew he could fight, from tho moment it was accepted ...

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  8. WILL PROTECTION INJURE COALMINERS.

    In this district will anyone tell me that, the Coal-mining industry will suffer from a policy . under which capital will be invested, and industries created at your very doors? Will that ...

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  9. COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 82 words
  10. GOULBURN DISTRICT ODDFELLOWS.

    GOULBURN, Thursday.—Tho annual meeting of Goulburn district Manchester Unity Oddfellows commenced to-day. All the delegate were present, also Mr. Gardiner, grandmaster of the ...

    Article : 114 words
  11. ANOTHER BIG FIRE.

    What at one time seemed likely to be a fire which would sweep another city block away broke out in Little Collins- street to-night between 9 and 10 o'clock. Before it was conquered ...

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  12. A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.

    Mr. J. Gillies, M.P., also spoke, and moved— "That this meeting, having heard from Mr. Barton an exposition of the programme adopted by the Commonwealth Government, desires to ...

    Article : 136 words
  13. THE RABBIT PEST.

    COOLAMON, Thursday.—The rabbit pest is now assuming alarming proportions, and one has only to walk just on the edge of the town to see them In thousands. Never has there been ...

    Article : 259 words
  14. THE COLLIERY DISPUTES.

    There is every indication that the wheelers employed at the various pits are determined that their wager, shall be raised to 7s per day. At Minmi collieries some of the wheelers are paid ...

    Article : 114 words
  15. A STORMY- PASSAGE.

    The barque Empreza, six days out from Warrnambool, arrived here yesterday, alter a dirty passage all through. On Tuesday night, when near cape Howe, the vessel took a couple of ...

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  16. END OF AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.

    Mr. Barton, in returning thanks, said that this was no ordinary occasion, and no ordinary vote. It was one of the finest meetings he had over faced in his life and vet he had never faced ...

    Article : 191 words
  17. A SHOOTING FATALITY.

    HAY, Thursday.—A shocking gun accident happened at Ivanboe late on Tuesday evening. Two boys, Alfred Stead and Mark Smith, aged 11 and 3 years respectively, had been out ...

    Article : 102 words
  18. SHIPPING MOVEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 words
  19. BROKEN- HILL PROPRIETARY.

    The half- yearly report of the Broken- hill Proprietary Company to November 30 shows a net profit for the half-year of £ 126,842. During the six months 2.780,937oz. of fine silver was ...

    Article : 80 words
  20. BUSH FIRE AT LOCKHART.

    LOCKCHART, Thursday.—A big grass fire broke out to-day in Galore district. The Are started at Sandy Creek, passing through Hollies' Estate (a property recently purchased by ...

    Article : 123 words
  21. MINERS' DELEGATE BOARD.

    The quarterly meeting of the delegate hoard of the Colliery Employees' Federation was held at the Trades- hall yesterday. The secretary submitted a return showing the ...

    Article : 333 words
  22. A BUTTER FACTORY BURNT.

    A big fire took place at Euroa to-night, and destroyed the butter and ice factory there, despite the efforts of firemen and townspeople. The factory was one of the best appointed in the ...

    Article : 89 words
  23. COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS

    Messrs. John Frost and F. R. Moor, tho official representatives of Cape Colony and Natal respectively at the Commonwealth celebrations, have written tho following conjoint letter to the ...

    Article : 473 words
  24. A VICTORIAN COMMENT.

    MELBOURNE, Friday Morning.-—The "Age," commenting on .Mr. Barton's speech, says it strikes a strong note of liberalism,and a sound one on protection. The journal adds, however, that the ...

    Article : 137 words
  25. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A boy, aged 8. son of Mr. Mosely, of Port Augusta, has been suffering for the past five years, his breathing being affected. His health became so unsatisfactory that his father ...

    Article : 129 words
  26. WAITING FOR TRUCKS.

    LITHGOW, Thursday.—To-day tho Vale of Clwydd colliery lost about seven hours through insufficient trucks. Since the 10th instant this colliery has lost no less than 24 hours, nearly ...

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  27. BATHING FATALITY.

    HELENSBURGH, Thursday.—A sad drowning accident occurred here this afternoon, when a boy named James Canning, 10 years of age, and an only son, went bathing with a companion, and ...

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  28. VICTORIAN CABINET.

    MELBOURNE, Friday Morning.—The State Cabinet had a record sitting to-day. Meeting at 3 o'clock in the afternoon it sat right on with a short dinner interval, until after midnight. The ...

    Article : 153 words
  29. THE FIGHTING SOUTH AUSTRALIANS.

    Majors Scriven and Edwards, who, as stated yesterday, have been appointed for service in South Africa, will replace Major Norton, who has been invalided home, and Major Howland, ...

    Article : 133 words
  30. ALBION PARK AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,047 words
  31. QUEENSLAND.

    The "Sugar Journal" reviews the past sugar season, and estimates that the total output was 37.640 tons. The principal districts were;—Mackay, 19,800; Cairns and Port Douglas, 18,000; ...

    Article : 100 words
  32. THE WESTERN LANDS COMMISSION.

    The members of the New South Wales Western Lands Commission arrived in Adelaide to-day, and took evidence with respect to South Australian land legislation, which might be applied to lands ...

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  33. NEW ZEALAND.

    The man Lilywhite, who is alleged to be one Blatch, wanted by the English police for the sensational murder at Colchester in 1893, was before the Court to-day for identification by two officers ...

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  34. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    Tho steamer Coolgardie, on arrival at Albany to-day, came into collision with the ship Erin's Isle, which a as lying at the town jetty. The Erin's Isle had her bowsprit and figurehead ...

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  35. MUSGROVE OPERA SEASON.

    The last performance of "Faust" yesterday evening was witnessed by a large and warmly appreciative audience. Signor Salvi, in the title role, and Miss Lilian Coomber. as Marguerite, ...

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  36. SPEECH BY MR. DEAKIN.

    Mr. Deakin came forward in response to repeated calls. The speech of Mr. Barton, he ventured to say, would approve itself to their judgment as a wise and statesmanlike utterance ...

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  37. A BROKEN LEG.

    James Dalrymple (10), residing at. 74 Macquarie -street South, was climbing a ladder yesterday when he missed his hold and fell to the ground, receiving a fracture of the right leg. He ...

    Article : 42 words
  38. LETTERS PATENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 287 words
  39. CITY COUNCIL DISPUTE.

    The City Council dispute advanced another stage to-day. Several prominent gentlemen dratted a letter, which they Intend to place before the Mayor, in the hope that he will sign ...

    Article : 69 words
  40. RANDWICK TRAM SERVICE.

    There was a large gathering of residents of Randwick on Wednesday at the Randwick Town- hall to consider the necessity that exists for a 15 minute tram service to Randwick. The Mayor of ...

    Article : 126 words
  41. THE "GENTLEMAN" QUESTION.

    The Town Clerk has not yet been officially informed of the unseating of the Mayor of Adelaide, on account of being described as "gentleman" instead of "licensed victualler" in his ...

    Article : 102 words
  42. PEARL AND TURTLE FISHERIES.

    The Minister for Lands has received an interesting report from the Inspector of Fisheries, who recently visited tho scene of the pearl fisheries in the North-west. It appears ...

    Article : 159 words
  43. THE COAL FAMINE.

    The coal famine continues, but It is hoped that prices will reach their normal level next week. During the past few weeks the shipping companies had a bad time. The manager of one ...

    Article : 188 words
  44. DETECTIVE TOOMEY'S CASE.

    Detective Toomoy, the victim of tho stabbing affray near the General Post-office on the night of the 7th inst., is progressing favorably at the Sydney Hospital. He left his bed yesterday, and ...

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  45. EIRE IN BROUGHAM-STREET.

    The Metropolitan Fire Brigade received a call to a fire last night at 66 Brougham-street a private dwelling, occupied by Mr. M. Laurle. Upon arrival on the scene, however, It was found that ...

    Article : 104 words
  46. DENTAL BOARD.

    The Dental Board held a meeting on Tuesday night under the presidency of Dr. J. Graham. Applications to the number of 867 had been received to January 1 for registration, the amount ...

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  47. LATE SHIPPING.

    ADELAIDE.—Arrived; Home, R.M.S, from Melbourne; Marlco and Airlie, strs, from Bristane Moorabool and Andania, strs, from Newcastle; Allinga, str., from Sydney. Sailed: Rome, R.M.S for London. ...

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