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  2. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

    The anniversary of Her Majesty's Birthday was celebrated yesterday with the usual demonstrations of loyalty, and the pleasure gatherings of a general holiday. Fortunately ...

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  3. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

    An expedition of the British South Africa Company, on its way to Mashonaland, has been attacked by the Portuguese, assisted by a number of natives. ...

    Article : 100 words
  4. THE PROSPECTING VOTE.

    The Government geologist is a pronounced opponent of the system of distributing the prospecting vote by means of grants in aid to mining companies. In his annual report he ...

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  5. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

    The Czarewitch, who, on leaving Japan, went to the Russian port of Vladivostock, in the Northern Pacific, is now continuing his tour through Siberia. To ...

    Article : 98 words
  6. THE MURDER AT BALLARAT.

    The inquest on the body of the murdered man Heeney was opened to-day, before Mr. Haycroft, J.P., and a jury of seven. Seniorconstable Mitchell gave evidence of the ...

    Article : 461 words
  7. THE PASTORALISTS AND THE SHEARERS. THE "PICNIC" AT BARCALDINE.

    In consequence of a further guarantee from Southern unionists that sufficient funds will be forthcoming weekly to support the Queensland strikers, the strike committee have ...

    Article : 508 words
  8. THE FINANCIAL CRISIS IN PORTUGAL.

    The Portuguese Government proposes to make French and Spanish gold coins circulating in the country legal tender. It also proposes the temporary abolition ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. THE MALA VITA SOCIETY IN ITALY.

    At the town of Bani, in Italy, a series of trials in the criminal courts have been proceeding for a considerable time past, in which much interest has been taken. ...

    Article : 731 words
  10. THE JEWS IN RUSSIA.

    The committee acting with Baron Hirsch in the matter of providing for the emigration of the persecuted Jews in Russia are purchasing 5,000,000 acres of ...

    Article : 73 words
  11. THE ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER AT BALLARAT.

    Mrs. Purdie, who was found on Saturday with her throat cut, still lies in the hospital in a critical state. Purdie, her husband, whom she accuses of the deed, persistently ...

    Article : 42 words
  12. GENERAL CABLE NEWS. THE MANIPUR DISASTER.

    Latest advices from Manipur state that the Senaputty, or commander-in-chief of the native forces, who is a brother of the Jubraj, was captured within a distance of ...

    Article : 48 words
  13. FATAL MINING ACCIDENT.

    Robert Martin, an underground manager in the Confidence mine, was killed instantly this evening. He was timbering in the 1,250ft. level, when a large quantity of ...

    Article : 51 words
  14. MOVEMENTS OF FREE LABOURERS.

    The men for Bimerah shed, who arrived in Keppel Bay a week ago, reached the wharf early this morning and left at 7 o'clock for Barcaldine, whence they will proceed to ...

    Article : 159 words
  15. NEW ZEALAND MINES.

    A company to work the New Zealand Crown Mines, with a capital of £65,000, has been registered. ...

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  16. ALLEGED CRIMINAL ASSAULT.

    On Saturday evening a man named John Kirwin, a labourer, about 45 years, who states that he has been in the employment of Mr. M. Hogan, of Tylden, was arrested by ...

    Article : 78 words
  17. SIR GEORGE GREY AT ALBURY.

    Perhaps the largest number of people that have ever assembled on the Albury railway station were present last night, when the Sydney express arrived, for the purpose of greeting Sir ...

    Article : 520 words
  18. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A fire occurred at Peak Hill to-day, destroyng a boarding-house kept by Mrs. Frost, and two shops, the property of Mr. John Francis Connelly. The damage is estimated at ...

    Article : 103 words
  19. THE GENERAL SITUATION.

    On Saturday afternoon a unionist procession 200 strong with band and banners, marched through the town quietly. They held an open-air mecting[?] at the rear of ...

    Article : 294 words
  20. GAS EXPLOSION IN HOBART.

    Miller's-buildings, in Murray and Liverpool streets, Hobart, had a narrow escape early this morning. Mr. M.B. Scott, who occupies an office in the second floor, entered his ...

    Article : 106 words
  21. QUEENSLAND.

    The Governor has received information that Colonel Owen has been appointed to succeed Colonel French as commandant of the Queensland defence force. Colonel Owen ...

    Article : 184 words
  22. MEAT-CHILLING WORKS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    On Saturday afternoon a large representative meeting of pastoralists, farmers, and business people of the town and district of Young assembled at the Australian Hotel, ...

    Article : 186 words
  23. NEW ZEALAND.

    News from Samoa and the islands reports that affairs are quiet, and uneventful. The Cornelia left Apia on the 15th inst., for Fiji, to convey Mr. Thurston to Tonga. ...

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  24. THE ZEEHAN SILVER-FIELDS.

    A light tramway from Zeehan to Henty, to connect with the railway, will be commenced in a few days. This will afford means for the transit of ore and light machinery to the ...

    Article : 96 words
  25. THE UNEMPLOYED IN SYDNEY.

    At about 7 o'clock this morning, the unemployed, to the number of about 40, assembled at the Crown-street reserve in anticipation, it is said, of a breakfast which it was ...

    Article : 131 words
  26. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A serious accident happened to-day to Mr. Gage, a single young man, visiting his uncle, Mr. Dennys, of Narndcoort. While out riding he was thrown from his horse and ...

    Article : 375 words
  27. THE MATRICULATION EXAMINATION PAPERS.

    Sir,—If you will kindly allow me a few words more on this subject I promise you they will be my last. I quite agree with my critic "Colchus" that the passage he quotes ...

    Article : 516 words
  28. TRAGIC DEATH OF LORD ROMILLY.

    A tragic occurrence has taken placo at the residence of Baron Romilly, in Brompton, whereby his lordship and two of his servants have met their deaths. ...

    Article : 181 words
  29. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 301 words
  30. SHIPWRECK ON THE BARRIER REEF.

    Early to-day the captain and part of the crew of the barque Moltke, which left here a few weeks ago for Rockhampton arrived in an open boat. The captain reports, that on ...

    Article : 212 words
  31. THE ACCIDENT AT THE BALLARAT HUNT.

    Mr. George Russell who was so severely injured at the hunt on Saturday, having his collar-bone and four ribs fractured, and one lung punctured, shows no change for the ...

    Article : 80 words
  32. A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK

    Of 1710 pieces fashionable Winter Dress Goods, just landed by Craig, Williamson, and Thomas, will be shown To-day and during the week. This shipment was purchased under ...

    Article : 65 words
  33. FRY'S COCOA.

    Fry's Malted Cocoa does not thicken in the cup. It is perfectly pure, with Malt Extract added, and an ordinary breakfast cup of the cocoa is more invigorating and sustaining than a pint of the best ale or stout. ...

    Article : 50 words
  34. FINEST (ALL WOOL) DRESS GOODS

    At one half original cost. George and George Ltd.'s black and coloured French Cashmeres, 1s. yard.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 22 words
  35. "GOOD MORNING!"

    Have you used Pears' Soap?—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 13 words
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