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  2. NEW PATENTS.

    Letters patent were granted by the Attorney-General, on Tuesday last, to the following:— Mr. Edward Seitz, of No. 16 ...

    Article : 663 words
  3. THE DUC DE BROGLIE ON THE BATTLE OF FONTENOY.

    One of the most celebrated among the mock pearls of history has just made its appearance in a fresh setting, but the falsity of the gem remains as indisputable as ever. ...

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  4. THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

    The Berlin Post estimates that the Russian force massed on the frontier exceeds the frontier forces of Germany and Austria combined by 171 battalions ...

    Article : 63 words
  5. DISABILITIES OF BANKERS.

    An action brought by the Bank of Victoria, claiming possession from one Duncan Forbes of 20 acres of land at Mulgrave, was decided by the Chief Justice in the Supreme ...

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  6. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Premier accompanied by the Earl of Buckinghamshire and about 40 members of Parliament officially inspected Mort's dock and engineering works to-day. Speaking at ...

    Article : 371 words
  7. THE NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    The Legislative Council sat for only a short time to-day, and dealt with a number of minor matters, including the first reading of the Bulli Relief Fund Administration ...

    Article : 675 words
  8. REPORTED ATTEMPT TO MURDER THE CZAR.

    A report is current, though at present it is vague and lacking in details, that an attempt has been made to murder the Czar, and that His Majesty was ...

    Article : 64 words
  9. SOUTH MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL.

    The South Melbourne Council held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon, the mayor (Councillor E. D. Heather) in the chair, and a full attendance of ...

    Article : 353 words
  10. THE STATE OF IRELAND. AN IRISH BISHOP DENOUNCES PARNELLITE PRACTICES.

    The Right Rev. Edward T. O'Dwyer, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Limerick, has strongly condemned the practice of boycotting and the "Plan of Campaign," ...

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  11. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.) SPEECH BY PRINCE WILLIAM OF GERMANY.

    Prince William, the eldest son of the Crown Prince of Germany, in presenting Christmas presents to the Hussar Regiment of which he is Colonel, declared ...

    Article : 53 words
  12. MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN BULGARIA.

    It is reported that the Bulgarian Government will ask the Sobranje for a credit vote for the purchase of 100,000 repeating rifles for the army. ...

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  13. ALDERMAN HOOPER REFRACTORY.

    Alderman John Hooper, member for South-East Cork, who has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for publishing reports of the National League, ...

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  14. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

    The death of the Rev. A. H. Mackonochie, formerly curate of St. Albans, Holborn, was caused by exposure in a snowdrift in Kinloch Forest, Scotland. ...

    Article : 44 words
  15. LORD SALISBURY AT DERBY.

    The Marquis of Salisbury in his speech at Derby last night declared that the rulers of all the Europoan powers were desirous of maintaining peace. ...

    Article : 142 words
  16. TONIC SOL-FA CHORAL SOCIETY.

    The Melbourne Tonic Sol-fa Choral Society gave a most enjoyable musical treat to their friends and patrons at the Athenæum-hall last evening, Mr. S. Lamble conducting. The ...

    Article : 351 words
  17. QUEENSLAND.

    Showery and stormy weather is prevailing generally throughout the colony, the western and central districts being specially favoured with rain. Grass and water are reported to ...

    Article : 81 words
  18. MARRIAGE OF EARL CAIRNS.

    Earl Cairns, son of the late Lord Chancellor, has married Miss Olive Berens, a wealthy heiress. The writer of "Social Gossip from Home," ...

    Article : 170 words
  19. OVERLAND PASSENGERS TO AND FROM ADELAIDE.

    The following passengers left Adelaide for Melbourne by the express yesterday:— Messrs. M'Gregor, Wright, Palmer, Morgan, Bell, Wollaston, Wilsford, Wikstead, Deeney, Ellis, ...

    Article : 136 words
  20. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Chief Secretary and the Attorney-General will open an inquiry on January 4 respecting the Gawler police scandal. The Government have received a cable ...

    Article : 236 words
  21. ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

    Admiral Sir Erasmus Ommaney states that in consequence of the failure of the Northern whale fishery, 400-ton whalers may now be bought at ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. AMERICA AND THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.

    Mr. Bayard, the Secretary of State, has urged Congress to provide funds for the representation of the United States at the Melbourne Centennial ...

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  23. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    BOURKE, DEC. 21.—After several days of close thursday weather heavy rain fell last night, 175 points falling here in a short time. It is still cloudy, and like more rain. At Wilcannia 4 points felt, at ...

    Article : 529 words
  24. THE SUGAR BOUNTIES CONFERENCE.

    The Sugar Bounties Conference has been adjourned until the 5th April. A convention has been formed, including Great Britain and several other ...

    Article : 195 words
  25. THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S HOME FOR MEN.

    The St. Vincent De Paul's Home for men was established at the corner of St. David and Young streets, Fitzroy, some few months since, and has during that time provided ...

    Article : 312 words
  26. THE NEW ZEALAND GOLD EXTRACTION COMPANY.

    The shares in the New Zealand Gold Extraction Company, formed to work the Newbery-Vautin chlorination process in New Zealand, the capital of which is ...

    Article : 47 words
  27. SEIZURE OF JEWELS AT THURSDAY ISLAND.

    Mr. Sims, the sub-collector of customs, made an important seizure to-day. Suspecting a Mr. Joseph Levy, of Paris, a passenger by the Tsinan from Sydney, who arrived ...

    Article : 99 words
  28. DEATH OF PROFESSOR BALFOUR STEWART.

    The death is announced of Mr. Balfour Stewart, Professor of Natural Philosophy, at Owen's College, Manchester, aged 59. ...

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  29. TASMANIA.

    The old scholars of the High School to-day presented the Rev. Poulett-Harris, who has been rector for many years, with a complimentary address and a purse containing ...

    Article : 108 words
  30. THE LATE SIR WILLIAM M'ARTHUR.

    The personal property of the late Sir William M'Arthur, in England, has been sworn at £120,000. He has left £60,000 for charitable purposes. ...

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  31. BUSH FIRE IN RIVERINA.

    Another bush fire broke out in the Tuppal East paddocks on Monday afternoon, and continued raging with great violence until last night, when the united efforts of over 100 ...

    Article : 113 words
  32. THE POPE'S JUBILEE PRESENTS.

    The presents given to Popo Leo XIII., on the occasion of his jubilee, are valued at 60,000,000 francs (£2,500,000). His Holiness has announced his intention of ...

    Article : 42 words
  33. CASUALTIES AND OFFENCES.

    The following cases were admitted to the Alfred Hospital yesterday:—William Elliott, aged 26 years, a labourer, living at the Esplanade, Port Melbourne, suffering from a ...

    Article : 314 words
  34. RABBITS IN AUSTRALIA.

    The Daily Telegraph suggests that a company should be formed for the purpose of killing rabbits in Australia and exporting the carcases to Europe. ...

    Article : 31 words
  35. NEW ZEALAND.

    A sum of £3,500 will be placed on the Estimates for the representation of the colony at the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition. A local commission, with Dr. Hector as ...

    Article : 47 words
  36. FATAL ACCIDENT IN A MINE.

    An accident occurred in the New Chum Railway Company a mine to-day, by which a tributer named Henry Burwash was killed and another man was also hurt, The men had fired ...

    Article : 84 words
  37. OVERLAND PASSENGERS TO AND FROM SYDNEY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 509 words
  38. QUEENSLAND.

    RICHMOND, DEC. 21.—42 points of rain fell last night. It appeared to be general. It is still threatening. CHARLEVILLE, DEC. 21.—The rainfall has been ...

    Article : 246 words
  39. EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS.

    Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone will leave for the north of Italy on the 26th inst., and will probably make a stay of several weeks there. ...

    Article : 41 words
  40. COUNTRY NEWS.

    An artillery competition for Government prizes took place here to-day. Four squads competed, and the firing generally was good, although the target was not hit. All the ...

    Article : 242 words
  41. ACCIDENT TO ONE OF COBB'S COACHES.

    Cobb's large coach, which yesterday brought the insurance companies' managers to Mornington, met with an accident on the return journey, being upset when going down ...

    Article : 191 words
  42. PIG IRON.

    Scotch pig iron No. 1, f.o.b. Clyde, is quoted 1s. lower, 46s. ...

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  43. THE MAILS.

    The British-India Steam Navigation Company's R.M.S. Roma, from Brishane, left here yesterday home ward. LONDON, DEC. 20. ...

    Article : 91 words
  44. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 69 words
  45. OUR STREETS.

    Sir,—Will you allow me a few lines'space in your valuable columns to call attention to the disgraceful condition of Collins-street. Every afternoon, between 4 and 5 o'clock, it ...

    Article : 188 words
  46. CHRISTMAS CARDS AND PRESENTS.

    Messrs. George and George's Grand Christmas Carnival is an immense success. Why? Because the selection of Cards, Toys, and Presents is by far the finest in Melbourne, ...

    Article : 121 words
  47. DRAPERY FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

    If you wish to buy useful Presents visit George and George's. They have a magnificent selection of Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs, Lace Sets, Dress Goods, Prints, Silks, Fancy ...

    Article : 113 words
  48. NEW INSOLVENT.

    Gustavus Trille, of 22 Milton-street labourer Causes of insolvency—Want of employment and sickness of self and family. Liabilities, £31 3s. 6d.; assets £1 10s.; ...

    Article : 104 words
  49. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT.

    Mesars. George and George Commence their Evening Entertainments in connection with this years Christmas Carnival. This Evening Among the attractions will be a Magnificent ...

    Article : 82 words
  50. 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 : 30 words
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