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  2. THE CADETS, IN CAMPA.

    Early on Thursday evening the officers commanding in this cadets camp at Elsternwick received information of a proposed night attack on the position by one of the ...

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  3. THE NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    In the Assembly to-day a motion was brought forward by Mr. O'Sullivan affirming that the railways should be constructed more with a view to settle the country and give ...

    Article : 516 words
  4. THE PROPOSED KEW MUNICIPAL LOAN.

    A public meeting was held in the Kew Town-hall last evening to take into consideration tbe proposal to raise a municipal loan of £20,000. The Mayor (Councillor Lilley) ...

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  5. THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

    The Invalide Russe, an official organ of the Russian Government, declares that Russia is able to confront the entire Peace League, and will continue her defensive ...

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  6. ACTION OF THE FRENCH IN THE LOYALTY ISLANDS.

    The Rev. J. Jones, who has represented the London Missionary Society in the Loyalty Islands during the past 33 years, arrived in Sydney yesterday from Noumea. ...

    Article : 505 words
  7. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Earl of Buckinghamshire and the Duke of Manchester are guests of Lord Carrington, together with other distinguished visitors, who have arrived in Sydney during ...

    Article : 372 words
  8. THE HEALTH OF THE CROWN PRINCE.

    Sir Morell Mackenzie, who was hastily summoned to San Remo in consequence of the physicians in attendance on the Crown Prince of Germany having stated ...

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  9. AFFAIRS IN FRANCE. (BY CABLE FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) GENERAL BOULANGER DECLINES TO ENTER POLITICS.

    General Boulanger has declined to accept a seat in the Senate, alleging as his reason that in the coming war generals will be more needed than ...

    Article : 44 words
  10. THE DEFENCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN PORTS.

    Lord Brassey in a letter to The Times says that the necessity of defending Port Darwin was not sufficiently urged at the late Imperial Conference. He considers ...

    Article : 145 words
  11. EX-PRESIDENT GREVY AND THE LATE SCANDALS.

    The Paris correspondent of The Times states that ex-President Grévy burnt the originals of the letters written by his son-in-law, M. Daniel Wilson, to Madame ...

    Article : 49 words
  12. THE RECIDIVISTE QUESTION.

    Sir Graham Berry had an interview to-day with Sir Henry Holland, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in order to protest against the action of ...

    Article : 98 words
  13. LAND SALE AT GEELONG.

    An important and extensive sale of town and country properties was held at Mack's Hotel to-day, by Messrs. Robinson, Burns, and Sparrow, on account of Mr. James ...

    Article : 295 words
  14. QUEENSLAND.

    The proceeds of the Government land sales so far this month amount to £7,012, which is considerably in excess of those of last month. ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. THE TRADES-HALL COUNCIL.

    The ordinary weekly meeting of the Tradeshall Council was held last evening. The president, Mr. H. A. Harwood, occupied the chair. ...

    Article : 418 words
  16. THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.

    Mr. Wardle, the chairman of the silk section of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, offers to send to the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition a collection ...

    Article : 136 words
  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    It is considered probable that this colony will be represented at the proposed Railway Tariffs Conference by the Commissioner of Works and the traffic manager, Mr. ...

    Article : 190 words
  18. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    Both Houses of Parliament had short sittings to-day. The Council suspended its sittings until the Assembly had decided the fate of the Taxation Bill. ...

    Article : 175 words
  19. EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) THE WEEKLY BANK RETURNS.

    The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the proportion of reserve to liabilities to be 46 per cent. The total reserve in notes ...

    Article : 51 words
  20. NEW STEAMER FOR THE INTERCOLONIAL TRADE.

    Messrs. Wm. Howard Smith and Sons Limited have received a cable message from their correspondents in England to the effect that the new steamship winch they have ...

    Article : 347 words
  21. SEIZURE OF DUTIABLE GOODS AT SPENCER-STREET STATION.

    Mr. Moore, Customs officer at the Spencerstreet station, on examining the luggage brought from Sydney by the express train yesterday by a passenger named Ridgely, ...

    Article : 112 words
  22. THE HIDE MARKET.

    The demand for hides is limited, and prices are ? lower. ...

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  23. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE. (BY TELEGRAPH FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    ECHUCA, DEC. 14.—Stock Crossings.—1,400 sheep, Moulemein Station, New South Wales, consigned to Richard Gibson and Co., Melbourne; 1,043 owes, H. Rickeston, Baratta Station, consigned to Dougharty, ...

    Article : 89 words
  24. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

    It is rumoured that Mr. Goschen, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, intends to carry out a scheme for the conversion of three per cent. consols into stock ...

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  25. STOPPAGE OF TRAFFIC ON THE WILLIAMSTOWN RAILWAY.

    A breakdown occurred yesterday evening on the Williamstown railway line. The 5.30 p.m. train from Melbourne was nearing the Yarraville station, when the cylinder cover of ...

    Article : 135 words
  26. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    BOURKE, DEC. 16.—Stock Passings—120 fat cattle from Kerribree to Sydney, Davis, Dale, and Co. owners; 158 cattle from Toorate to Sydney, J. M'Caughey and Co. owners; both lots to truck ...

    Article : 506 words
  27. THE LOCUST PLAGUE IN THE COUNTRY.

    The plague of locusts which for several days past has been hovering over the localities further north made its first appearance in Maryborough this morning, and towards ...

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  28. THE ADELAIDE JUBILEE EXHIBITION.

    The following awards have been made to Victorian exhibitors at the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition:—Long funnel Mining Company, models of samples, first order of merit; New ...

    Article : 177 words
  29. AUSTRIAN EXCURSION TO MELBOURNE.

    The Austrian Tourists' Club and Export Society are making arrangements for an excursion to Melbourne next year, while the Centennial Exhibition is open. ...

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  30. A CHRISTMAS GIFT.

    Sir,—At this time of the year we are especially called upon to give what we can to assist those upon whom the burden of life must and does press so heavily. ...

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  31. TRADE SOCIETY MEETING.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Cutters and Trimmers' Union of Victoria was held at the Trades-hall on Thursday evening. The election of officers took place with the following ...

    Article : 95 words
  32. CASUALTIES AND OFFENCES.

    A lady named James Hickey, 15 years of age, met with an accident at Lilydale on Thursday, which has since had a fatal termination. He was playing amongst some trucks ...

    Article : 128 words
  33. LORD R. CHURCHILL ON THE REVENUE.

    Lord Randolph Churchill, speaking at Stockport yesterday, prodicted that the revenue for the current year would show a surplus of between two and three ...

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  34. THE DISPUTE IN THE IRONWORKERS' TRADE.

    A special meeting of the Ironworkers' Society was held at the Trades-hall last night, the business being the consideration of a letter received from the Ironmasters' ...

    Article : 214 words
  35. OVERLAND PASSENGERS TO AND FROM SYDNEY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 421 words
  36. BRITISH NEW GUINEA.

    The Daily News states that sovereignty will be proclaimed over British New Guinea in three months, and that Mr. Anthony Musgrave, the assistant ...

    Article : 39 words
  37. CHRISTMAS APPEALS.

    Sir,—At this season of appeals, allow me to present a request on behalf of the patients of the Women's Hospital, I am sure that no pathetic description of the necessities of the ...

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  38. INQUEST.

    The City Coroner held an inquest at the morgue on Friday on the body of a man, name unknown, which was found in the Yarra on Wednesday last by Constable M'Corry. ...

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  39. SYDNEY SPORTING NOTES.

    There is very little alteration in the quotations for the A.J C. Summer Cup. Business continues brisk. The principal inquiries are for Pasha, who has hardened to 100 to ...

    Article : 78 words
  40. THE AFFAIRS OF LORD AUGUSTUS LOFTUS.

    The examination of Lord Augustus Loftus, late Governor of New South Wales, in the Bankruptcy Court, has been adjourned until the 26th January. ...

    Article : 32 words
  41. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE. (BY TELEGRAPH FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    BOORT, DEC. 15.—It started to rain again last night, and continued for several hours Harvesting operations are again at a standstill. Every downpour of rain now causes an increased loss, as the crops are ...

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  42. SANDHURST.

    The City Council to-day definitely accepted the Bendigo Gas Company's offer to supply gas for street lighting at 7s. 6d. per 1,000ft., and at 8s. 4d. for the public. As the tender ...

    Article : 80 words
  43. THE GOVERNORSHIP OF MAURITIUS.

    It is rumoured that Sir Frederick Weld, formerly Governor of Western Australia and Tasmania, who has been Governor of the Straits Settlements since ...

    Article : 45 words
  44. DEAD BODY FOUND IN THE YARRA.

    The dead body of a man was found floating in the Yarra, between the Hawthorn railway bridge and the Swan-street bridge, Richmond, about 8 o'clock last night. It was ...

    Article : 133 words
  45. "A MERRIE CHRISTMAS."

    Sir,—In another column I acknowledge the kind gifts of my friends and recognise the well-known names as those who have constantly assisted me in relieving the ...

    Article : 248 words
  46. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The members of the Melbourne Gun Club held their usual weekly shooting at their grounds, on Friday, when the competition for a trophy value £14, and a 2 [?]ovs. sweepstakes added (nine birds each), was shot for. ...

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  47. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    DENILIQUIN, DEC. 16.—Harvesting is still proceeding, but many of the crops are turning out failures. There will be very little wheat gathered this year, and the average will be very small indeed. ...

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  48. ECHUCA.

    The weather continues fine and the Murray is falling fast. The lowering of the water discloses the fact that a good deal of earth has been washed away from the sheeting at ...

    Article : 96 words
  49. THE BRITISH BROKEN-HILL COMPANY.

    The first Stock Exchange settlement in the British Broken-hill Company's shares took place yesterday, the market closing firm at £3 8s. 6d. ...

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  50. GEORGE AND GEORGE'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL.

    A very prominent feature in the Christmastide attractions in the city is the grand Xmas Carnival Messrs. George and George hold in their well-known establishment, the Federal ...

    Article : 214 words
  51. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A serious accident happened to-day to a child two years of age, the son of Mr. F. Glazner. The mother had been boiling some hop beer, and had lifted the vessel containing ...

    Article : 81 words
  52. A NEW SOUTH WALES COALMINING COMPANY.

    The Southern Coal Company of New South Wales, which has been formed with a capital of £160,000 to acquire a coal property at West Camden, owned by ...

    Article : 48 words
  53. BOWLIING.

    The Carlton Club will send a team to play a friendly match against the Goolong Club to-day. The latter club provides luncheon for the players at 2 o'clock, at ...

    Article : 115 words
  54. OVERLAND PASSENGERS TO AND FROM ADELAIDE.

    The following passenger left Melbourne for Adelaide by the express yesterday:— Mrs. Malcolin, Messrs. T[?]fer, Northage, Scoon, Horsfall, Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Crozier, Mr. and ...

    Article : 149 words
  55. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

    At the City Court on Friday, before Mr. Wilton, J.P., and other justices, two men, named Patrick Reilly and James Slattery, were charged with assaulting and robbing a ...

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  56. A NEW QUEENSLAND GOLDMINING COMPANY.

    The prospectus has been issued of the Kilkivan (Queensland) Gold-mining Company. The capital is £120,000. JOHANN HOF[?]'S MALT EXTRACT.—Great tonic beverage ...

    Article : 85 words
  57. MOUNTFIELD ESTATE.

    You want to make money. Invest in fund on train route. Note how property [?] rising in value at busy, thriving Brunswick. [?]Boy largely at Mnuntfield to-morrow. Charming ...

    Article : 66 words
  58. LAW NOTICES (This Day)

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  59. AUSTRALIAN WINES.

    The natural drink of the colonies is undoubtedly pure Australian Wine, You can get any variety, pure and old, from Caldwell and-Co., 114 Collins-street west.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 53 words
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