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  2. CURRENT TOPICS.

    YESTERDAY a deputation of cabinetmakers waited upon Mr A. R. Fowler, M.H.A., and asked him to use his endeavours to have furniture placed on the ...

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  3. CABLE MESSAGES.

    The Sultan of Turkey has advised the Khedive of Egypt against unduly interfering in the English administration of the country. ...

    Article : 28 words
  4. THE NEW GOVERNOR.

    Extensive preparations are being made to welcome Lord Gormanston, the new Governor of Tasmania, who is expected to arrive by the steamer Ruahine to-morrow. ...

    Article : 31 words
  5. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Norton, who confessed to having forged certain documents, alleged to have been stolen from the British Embassy in Paris, has been sentenced ...

    Article : 232 words
  6. INTERCOLONIAL.

    While Mr A. H. Rose was entertaining a party of friends at Randwick on Saturday evening, thieves entered the house and stole jewelry valued at over £200. The ...

    Article : 48 words
  7. SLY GROG SELLING PROSECUTION.

    The case of sly grog selling against Ah Tan, of Garibaldi, was concluded at a late hour on Saturday evening, a verdict being given for plaintiff. As this was the second ...

    Article : 85 words
  8. RUSSIAN BORDER DUTIES.

    Russia and Germany have agreed to confer with regard to the framing of a commercial treaty between the two countries. ...

    Article : 48 words
  9. SOUTHERN NEWS.

    The proposal which is being advanced by the members of the Council of Agriculture to have a lump sum set down on the estimates for the control of their department ...

    Article : 492 words
  10. INTERCOLONIAL.

    The Government contemplates the abolition of the primage duty on certain goods on which a fixed duty is levied. ...

    Article : 28 words
  11. PUBLIC MEETING AT ULVERSTONE.

    A meeting of the Ulverstone ratepayers was held to-night in the Town Hall to protest against the proposed removal of the Stipendiary Magistrate from Ulverstone. ...

    Article : 166 words
  12. MILLER'S POINT MURDER.

    The Miller's Point murder trial has been interrupted by one of the jurors developing insanity. The jury was accordingly discharged to-day. The trial will have to be ...

    Article : 39 words
  13. METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.

    At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Board of Works this afternoon, it was decided to recommend the board to withdraw the balance of the ...

    Article : 54 words
  14. SIAMESE DIFFICULTY.

    The French, who previous to the final acceptance of Siam of the ultimatum, had occupied the island of Kohsichang, have now lowered the French ...

    Article : 109 words
  15. TRUCK OFF THE LINE.

    A timber truck and tender attached to the 6.30 train ran off the rails at Fingal station. No damage, however, was done to the permanent way. ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. BALANCE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN ARRANGED.

    The Treasurer has cabled to Sir J. C. Bray, Agent-General for South Australia, instructing him to accept the offer of Messrs Daniels, Mullions, and Co. to take ...

    Article : 52 words
  17. POPULATION AND PROPERTY RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 words
  18. CROCKER STATION MURDERER EXECUTED.

    Three telegrams have been received by the Treasurer from Port Darwin, stating that Wandy Wandy was executed on July 25, in the vicinity of the scene of the ...

    Article : 68 words
  19. THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN ENGLAND.

    The Australians will commence a match at Liverpool on Thursday against Liverpool and district, instead of playing at Birmingham as previously ...

    Article : 32 words
  20. ROYAL BANK OF QUEENSLAND REOPENED.

    Mr Justice Harding to-day sanctioned the scheme of arrangement of the Royal Bank of Queensland. The bank, opened immediately. ...

    Article : 29 words
  21. THE LIBERATOR FRAUDS.

    Mr Jabez Spencer Balfour, formerly M.P. for Burnley, and chairman of the board of directors' of the Liberator Building Society, is living in luxury at ...

    Article : 113 words
  22. PROBATES.

    The following probates have been granted:—James Riley to William Regan, £10; Elizabeth Shield to Rippon Shield, £68; Mary Steele to Thomas Edward ...

    Article : 38 words
  23. GAZETTE APPOINTMENTS.

    The following appointments are notified in the Gazette:—W. H. Bantoft to be postmaster at Bridgewater Junction; Mrs Sarah Foley to be postmistress at Augusta road. ...

    Article : 41 words
  24. COMMUNICATION RESTORED BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH BRISBANE.

    Communication has been restored between North and South Brisbane by the erection of a temporary bridge, after having been interrupted for the last six ...

    Article : 40 words
  25. LAUNCESTON RAILWAY WHARF.

    With reference to the question of constructing approaches to the new Railway Wharf at Launceston, the Minister of Lands and Works says the Government is prepared ...

    Article : 77 words
  26. SCOTTSDALE ROAD TRUST.

    The monthly meeting of the above trust was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday, 5th inst. Present—Messrs Bald, Briggs, Campbell, Cunningham, Stephenson, and ...

    Article : 211 words
  27. GENERAL CABLES.

    The mine-owners in Northumberland have refused to accede to the advance in wages demanded by the coal miners. ...

    Article : 29 words
  28. BELGIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

    The Premier has declined the invitation of the Belgian Consul that Victoria be represented at the International Exhibition to be held at Antwerp next year. ...

    Article : 33 words
  29. HOME RULE BILL.

    At the report stage of the Home Rule Bill to-day there will be 20 pages of amendments tabled, and 44 new clauses will be discussed. ...

    Article : 28 words
  30. TAXATION PROPOSALS.

    A very largely attended public meeting was held in the Temperance Hall to-night to protest against the Government taxation proposals. On the platform were ...

    Article : 189 words
  31. KILLED ON THE RAILWAY.

    John Evans, aged 30, a labourer, was run over by a train on Saturday night at Hexham. Frank North, a Swede, met with a similar death at Strathfield. The ...

    Article : 41 words
  32. THE SILVER QUESTION.

    In October Senator Blemel intends to introduce into the American Congress a bill for the repealing of the "Silver Purchase" Act, and substituting ...

    Article : 37 words
  33. HOSTILITIES IN SAMOA.

    Malietoa's canoes have returned to Apia, full of the heads of the followers of Mataafa who were killed in the recent engagement. ...

    Article : 46 words
  34. LATE COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Circular Head potatoes were sold to-day at £7 10s, and local redskins up to £7 per ton. MELBOURNE, MONDAY. ...

    Article : 112 words
  35. MAIN ROAD BOARD.

    Mr Holmes's contract for culverts was passed for payment. Accounts amounting to £21 14s 6d were also passed for payment. ...

    Article : 82 words
  36. EXPLOSION AT AN ARSENAL.

    A terrible explosion has taken place at an arsenal near Canton, causing the destruction of four villages in the vicinity and killing 5000 of the ...

    Article : 42 words
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