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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    William Poole, a boy 10 years old, died suddenly to-day at Byaduc from the effects of snakebite. HORSHAM, MONDAY. ...

    Article : 155 words
  3. THE ADELAIDE JUBILEE EXHIBITION.

    The following awards in connection with the Jubilee Exhibition have been made to Victorian exhibitors by the special appellate wine jury:—First order of merit, P. G. Dixon ...

    Article : 131 words
  4. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN FRANCE. SATISFACTION IN FRANCE AND ON THE CONTINENT.

    The Paris and provincial newspapers alike rejoice at the election of M. Sadi-Carnot to the Presidency of the Republic as being a peaceful ending to ...

    Article : 78 words
  5. THE NEW HEBRIDES.

    To-day the Taupo arrived in this harbour with all her flags flying, notwithstanding that while she was steaming up the harbour there was a thunderstorm and heavy rain. ...

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  6. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Sir Henry Parkes despatched to Mr. Gillies by the express this afternoon his reply to the protest of the other colonies against the adoption of the name "Australia" by New ...

    Article : 676 words
  7. THE AUSTRALASIAN NAVAL FORCE ACT.

    A public meeting was held in the town hall this evening for the purpose of expressing approval of the action of the Legislative Assembly and Council in passing so ...

    Article : 173 words
  8. TASMANIA.

    An influential meeting was held this evening in the mayor'a room in the town-hall, at which the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Dodds, several members of the Ministry, and ...

    Article : 153 words
  9. THE LATE MELBOURNE PRESBYTERY.

    A dinner to celebrate the division of the Melbourne Presbytery was held last evening at the Bourke-street Coffee Palace. About 100 ministers and laymen were ...

    Article : 982 words
  10. TRIAL OF A NEW RABBIT DESTROYER.

    A further series of tests of Mr. A. R. Taylor's patent vermin destroyer were given on Saturday in the presence of the Premier, the Minister of Lands, and others interested ...

    Article : 159 words
  11. CHARGE AGAINST A DROVER OF SHEEP.

    A case of considerable importance to drovers came before Mr. Heron, P. M., at the Meredith Police-court to-day. The scab inspector of the Geelong district summoned a ...

    Article : 243 words
  12. (BY CABLE FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE NEW MINISTRY.

    It is expected that President Carnot will entrust M. Goblet with the formation of a new Ministry, which will include M. Rouvier, late Premier, M. ...

    Article : 50 words
  13. THE QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    In the Assembly to-day, during a discussion on the Estimates, Mr. Morehead raiaed an emphatic protest against the Government opening the ports of the colony to the ...

    Article : 308 words
  14. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The fire at the old military barracks is still smouldering, but only amongst the debris. During Saturday night it started up several times in the ruined wing, but the inmates of ...

    Article : 87 words
  15. FENIAN PLOT AGAINST LORD HARTINGTON.

    The Morning Post states that a plot was concocted by American Fenians to murder or capture' the Marquis of Hartington during his recent visit to ...

    Article : 47 words
  16. FIRE IN COLLINS-STREET.

    A fire, which but for its timely discovery would have proved very destructive, occurred on the premises of Messers. M 'Carron, Bird, and Co., manufacturing stationers, Collins ...

    Article : 356 words
  17. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE. (BY TELEGRAPH FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    HORSHAM, DEC. 5.— 89 points of rain were recorded during the past week making 8in. for November, or a total for the 11 months of the present year of 17 inches 59 points. ...

    Article : 44 words
  18. INTIMIDATING A WITNESS.

    At the District Court on Monday, before Mr. Panton, P. M., a cabman named John Geoghegan proceeded against three other cabmen, named Wharton, Manning, and ...

    Article : 169 words
  19. THE HEALTH OF THE CROWN PRINCE.

    The latest news from San Remo states that the medical attendants of the Crown Prince of Germany regard his condition as hopeful. ...

    Article : 37 words
  20. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    BOURKE, DEC. [?]—Stock Movements—500 fat cattle from Springval[?] to Wagga. R. Walker owner; 12,000 two-tooth ewes from Yandra to Avon Downs, Northern Territory, J. Guthri[?] owner; 554 rams, do.; ...

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  21. SEVERE EARTHQUAKE IN CALABRIA.

    A terrible earthquake, causing great loss of life, occurred in Calabria to-day, resulting in the total destruction of the town of Bisignano. Twenty bodies have ...

    Article : 123 words
  22. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Peter Kemp and Thos. Clifford signed articles this morning for a sculling match for £200 aside and the championship of the world. It will take place on the Parramatta ...

    Article : 134 words
  23. SANDHURST.

    Mr. Justice Holroyd pronounced the following sentences in the Assize Court yesterday:—Edward Kessell, charged with assaulting a servant girl, at Echuca, six months' ...

    Article : 141 words
  24. BALLARAT.

    The Rev. Dr. Dale, delegate from the Congregational Union of England to the union in Victoria, preached yesterday morning in the Congregational Church, Duwson-street, ...

    Article : 317 words
  25. PUBLIC AND BANK HOLIDAYS.

    The following holidays have been proclaimed:—To-day as a public and bank holiday at St. James, Tungamah, and Yarrawonga: Thursday, the 8th inst., as a public ...

    Article : 121 words
  26. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A SHIRE ENGINEER.

    The newly appointed secretary and engineer to the Bulla Bulla Shire, Mr. M'Kenzie, made a determined attempt to commit suicide to-day by cutting his ...

    Article : 77 words
  27. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Supreme Court in Insolvency to-day, before Mr. Justice Harding, an application was made on behalf of Robert W. Wilson, for a certificate of discharge. The trustee ...

    Article : 284 words
  28. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. (BY CABLE FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP M'GETTIGAN.

    The death is announced of the Most Rev. Daniel M'Gettigan, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, and Primate of Ireland, who has occupied the [?] since ...

    Article : 41 words
  29. PUBLIC TENDERS.

    The following tenders were yesterday accepted by the Railway Commissioners, viz— Fuel platform (enrthwork, timber, &c) at Maryborough, W. Barker, £2.254 7s 9d.; ...

    Article : 88 words
  30. CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR ORPHANS.

    Sir,—Will you kindly, once more, publish our uaual annual appeal for donations towards a Christmas treat for the children of the Melbourne Orphan Asylum. ...

    Article : 184 words
  31. QUEENSLAND.

    RICHMOND, DEC. 5.—Heavy rain fall last Thursday, registering at Telemon 4in, Marathon 4in. 87 points, Richmond 87 points and Cambridge Downs 110 points. The country is looking splendid. The ...

    Article : 39 words
  32. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    PENOLA, Nov. 5.—Stock Crossings—Two rams from Yallum Yallum Estate, going to Lake Mundi, Jas Davidson owner, 2,770 wethers, from Mount Graham, going to Horsham, Jas. Guthrie and Co. ...

    Article : 161 words
  33. A QUEENSLAND SILVER MINING COMPANY.

    The prospectus has been issued of the Mount Allen (Queensland) Silver Mining Company, the capital being £200,000. ...

    Article : 25 words
  34. CASUALTIES AND OFFENCES.

    An act of wanton destruction was perpetrated in the Fitzroy Gardens on Sunday night, some persons having thrown a large statue of Apollo from its pedestal one of the ...

    Article : 117 words
  35. THE FOURTH VICTORIAN PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY.

    The twentieth annual meeting of the Fourth Victorian Permanent Property, Building, and Investment society took place at its office, Collins-street east, on Monday ...

    Article : 346 words
  36. EUROPEAN TELEGRAM.

    The Messageries Maritimes R.M.S. Oceanien, from Melbourne November 2, sailed to-day homewards. ...

    Article : 22 words
  37. ECHUCA.

    The River Murray, which has been falling steadily for some time, was down to 26ft 3in. yesterday morning, but rose slightly during the day owing to the rains that have been ...

    Article : 341 words
  38. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    KYABRAM, DEC. 2.—The rain, which has been falling at intervals during the past few days, came down in torrents at 4 o'clock this morning, continuing without intermission till midday, accompanied by hail at ...

    Article : 211 words
  39. THE ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL ORGAN.

    Sir,—We ought to be very much obliged to you for drawing attention to the important subject of the organ for the cathedral. Those of us who wish that one may be imported ...

    Article : 522 words
  40. OVERLAND PASSENGERS TO AND FROM SYDNEY.

    The following is a list of passengers to and from Sydney passing through Albury, as forwarded by our correspondent: — ALBURY, MONDAY. ...

    Article : 255 words
  41. ENGLISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

    From Sydney.—Eastern Monarch, ship, sailed Aug. 21. AT BREMEN. From Sydney.—Habsburg,N.G.L.S.S., ...

    Article : 54 words
  42. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Richard Pearson has written to the directors of the MacDonnell Range Ruby Company, under date 3rd ult. He says that Messrs, Hasluck Bros, had increased their ...

    Article : 417 words
  43. NEW INSOLVENT.

    John Thomas, formerly of Mepunga, near Warrnambool, grazier, but now of Geelong, out of employment. Causes of insolvency— Being unable to meet promissory notes ...

    Article : 64 words
  44. A NEWSIGNALLING APPARATUS.

    The inspector of mines, Mr. Stewart; Mr. (Sharpe, secretary of the Mining Managers' Association; Mr. Spence, secretary of the Amalgamated Miners Association and Mr. ...

    Article : 311 words
  45. OVERLAND PASSENGERS TO AND FROM ADELAIDE.

    The following passengers left Adelaide for Melbourne yesterday by the express:— Messrs, Whitfiled, Gregory, Parkes, Burden, Bossomal[?]r, Trenwith, Ferguson, Cameron, Wilson, ...

    Article : 105 words
  46. LAW NOTICES (This Day)

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 244 words
  47. GEELONG.

    An English trout weighing 3lb, 5oz. was found yesterday in some shallow water at Great Island, on the Barwon, near the canneries. It had evidently been carried ...

    Article : 74 words
  48. THE HAMILTON RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 149 words
  49. THE CHRISTMAS TRADE.

    The Christmas trade has set in in carnes[?]t Messrs. George and George' Federal Emporium. And no wonder, for as the firm have shortly to vacate the showroom occupied ...

    Article : 120 words
  50. FURNITURE AUCTION SALE THIS DAY.

    Buyers of furniture will do well to remember that Messrs Gemmell, Tuckett, and Co.'s third auction sale of Messrs. George and George's a Furniture Department will be held ...

    Article : 128 words
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