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  2. THE CUP DAY. INTRODUCTORY DESCRIPTION.

    There are two Australian experiences which enable us to understand and appreciate a common and irresistible impulse. One is the aborigines gathering ...

    Article : 2,556 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    In connection with the Kelso accident, in which the mail train ran into a goods train on the Western line, the driver of the mail train has been held to be mainly responsible ...

    Article : 375 words
  4. THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST IRISH MEMBERS. THE SENTENCE AGAINST MR. O'BRIEN CONFIRMED.

    The appeal in the case of Mr. W. O'Brien, M.P., who was sentenced last month to two concurrent terms of three months' imprisonment for inciting to ...

    Article : 56 words
  5. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2.

    If the present session is the failure which is now confidently predicted, the occasion will be one for sincere regret. There is a great deal of ...

    Article : 6,246 words
  6. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. (BY CABLE FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH.

    It is expected that Sir Michael HicksBeach, late Chief Secretary for Ireland, who has now been restored to health, will shortly be appointed to a prominent ...

    Article : 43 words
  7. LORD BRASSEY ON THE IMPERIAL COALING STATIONS.

    Lord Brassey, writing to The Times, urges that the Imperial Government should proceed forthwith with the fortification of Albany and Thursday Island. ...

    Article : 33 words
  8. SCUFFLE IN THE COURT-HOUSE.

    Immediately after the sentence on Mr. O'Brien had been confirmed, the police proceeded to arrest him. Mr. O'Brien offered a vigorous resistance, and a ...

    Article : 60 words
  9. SEARCH FOR A SHIPWRECKED CREW.

    Her Majesty's corvette Thalia has been ordered to search the Crozet Islands, in the South Indian Ocean for survivors from a French vessel, which has been ...

    Article : 40 words
  10. THE NEW ZEALAND FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

    Major Atkinson delivered the financial statement in the House of Representatives to-night. His proposals embrace a retrenchment of the ordinary expenditure to the ...

    Article : 354 words
  11. LAUNCH OF A NEW ABERDEEN LINER.

    The Damascus, a new steamer of the Aberdeen line, intended for the Australian trade, was launched to-day. ...

    Article : 26 words
  12. (BY CABLE FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) DISORDERLY BEHAVIOUR OF IRISH MEMBERS.

    After the sentence of imprisonment passed upon Mr. O'Brien had been confirmed by the Recorder, and before a warrant for his committal to gaol had ...

    Article : 130 words
  13. THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

    The readiness shown by colonists to purchase shares in the Bank of New Zealand has caused a strong rally on behalf of the bank, the latest quotation ...

    Article : 37 words
  14. THE CASS CASE.

    The proceedings against Constable Endacott for perjury, in connection with the case of Miss Cass, who was arrested by the constable for improper conduct in ...

    Article : 58 words
  15. THE DRESSES, &c.

    The reported falling off in the attendance this year could scarcely have been credited, judging by the crush and the difficulty of obtaining a seat in the stand, even ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 2,838 words
  16. QUEENSLAND.

    The conference of provincial newspaper proprietors met this morning. Mr. W. H. Groom presided and 13 other gentlemen were present, representing 31 country papers. It ...

    Article : 217 words
  17. SCARLET FEVER IN LONDON.

    An epidemic of scarlet fever has been raging in London lately; 2,500 cases have already been reported. ...

    Article : 27 words
  18. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.) MR. COX, M.P., SUMMONED.

    Mr. Joseph Richard Cox, member for the Eastern Division of County Clare, has been summoned to appear before the local magistrates, for having attended ...

    Article : 49 words
  19. DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN EAST AFRICA.

    Some Australian miners have discovered gold in promising quantities in Luderitzland, on the East coast of Africa. ...

    Article : 29 words
  20. THE BROKEN-HILL BLOCKS 15 AND 16 COMPANY.

    The British Broken-hill Proprietary Company for Blocks 15 and 16, the capital of which is £1,200,000, will probably be placed on the market this week. ...

    Article : 82 words
  21. LORD HARTINGTON ON THE IRISH QUESTION.

    The Marquis of Hartington, speaking at Truro yesterday, declared that the Irish must abandon the idea that England would over concede to them a National ...

    Article : 40 words
  22. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. Campbell presented a petition against the tariff from the leading boot and shoe manufacturers of the city, on the ground that the lines are not ...

    Article : 387 words
  23. THURSDAY ISLAND, MONDAY.

    The Albatross sailed this afternoon for Deception Bay. The launch Mabel has left in tow, with Mr. Bevan's exploring party on board. The Torres Straits Newspaper ...

    Article : 54 words
  24. THE UNION MORTGA[?]E AND AGENCY COMPANY.

    The annual report of the Union Mortgage and Agency Company of Australia has been adopted. It recommends the payment of a 10 per cent. dividend, ...

    Article : 41 words
  25. THE DEFENCE OF INDIA.

    The Rajah of Kapurthulla has offered the Government five lakhs of rupees for the defences of India. ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the Royal Society to-night, a paper by Dr. Jamieson, of Melbourne, on "Deep Drainage in Adelaide, and it Effect upon the Health Rate," was read by Dr. Davies ...

    Article : 62 words
  27. OVERLAND PASSENGERS TO AND FROM SYDNEY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 211 words
  28. ILLNESS OF THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

    It is announced by the Court physicians that the Emperor William is suffering from an attack of rheumatism in the spine, inducing considerable lassittude ...

    Article : 38 words
  29. TASMANIA.

    To-day's bulletin from the Quarantine Station states that S. Watson is convalescent. A. Bennett and E. A. Marshall are both doing well. There are now only four small-pox ...

    Article : 97 words
  30. EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) DEATH OF SIR GEO. MACFARREN.

    The death is announced of, Sir Geo. Macfarren, the eminent composer, in his 75th year. ...

    Article : 31 words
  31. OVERLAND PASSENGERS FROM ADELAIDE.

    The following passengers were booked in the boudoir car to-night:— Messrs. P. H. W. Mould, Alexander, M'Pherson, Tur[?]ull, Abrahams, Walker, Jones. ...

    Article : 32 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    Three men and a woman have been burnt to death in a [?]ut at Otago. ...

    Article : 23 words
  33. GERMANY AND THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

    Herr Wermuth, who has been appointed special commissioner for Germany in connection with the Melbourne Exhibition, has urgently appealed to ...

    Article : 46 words
  34. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE. (BY TELEGRAPH FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) NEW SOUTH WALES.

    BREWARRINA, NOV. 1.—The weather is fine, but close. The last few days have been very hot. The river is now 3ft. 4in., and falling. Navigation is now closed until a fresh rise occurs. All the back crecks ...

    Article : 418 words
  35. THE WRECK OF THE CHEVIOT.

    This evening the police at Point Nepean recovered the body of another person who was drowned by the wreck of the steamer Cheviot. The body was washed ashore close ...

    Article : 214 words
  36. BALLARAT.

    The railway traffic this year has been much heavier than in any previous year. The express trains from Adelaide were crowded, and frequently two engines had to be used. ...

    Article : 62 words
  37. ACQUITTAL OF CONSTABLE ENDACOTT.

    Constable Endacott has been acquitted on a charge of perjury in connection with the case of Miss Cass, whom he arrested for improper conduct in the streets of ...

    Article : 36 words
  38. MONETARY INTELLIGENCE.

    Three per cent. Consols are quotod ? higher, 102¾. The market rate of discount is 3 per cent., or 1 per cent, below the bank ...

    Article : 33 words
  39. LAW NOTICES (This Day.)

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 313 words
  40. THE METAL MARKET.

    Best Australian tin is quoted 10s. higher, £120 10s. Wallaroo copper is quoted 10s. higher £49. ...

    Article : 41 words
  41. THE GOVERNOR'S PARTY AND LAWN.

    The heat, irrespective of the thickness of the crowd, rendered promenading on the lawn some what a task. But there were compensating enjoyments. The yielding grass, the strains of ...

    Article : 562 words
  42. THE MAILS.

    The mails ex Peninsular and Oriental Company's R.M.S. Shannon, from Melbourne September 21, were delivered to-day via Brindisi. ...

    Article : 115 words
  43. PRACTISE TRUE ECONOMY.

    Many people of an economical turn of mind defeat their purpose by not studying true economy, which in the buying of Drapery Goods is never to buy a poor article, ...

    Article : 200 words
  44. QUEENSLAND.

    WINTON, Nov. [?].—The weather is hot, and all appearance of rain is zone. The total registered last month was 34 points. Stock passings.—5,000 maiden owes from Lansdowne station on the Barcoo to ...

    Article : 60 words
  45. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    BENALLA, OCT. 31.—The locust plague is likely to be troublesome in this district again this year. The eggs laid last year are just now hatching, and the young ones are coming out of the ground in millions. ...

    Article : 126 words
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