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  2. ENGLAND AND AMERICA THE ARBITRATION TREATY.

    The jingo members of the United States Senate, who are endeavouring to prevent the rarification by that body of the arbitration treaty concluded between Great ...

    Article : 156 words
  3. THE NIGER OUTBREAKS. SHARP FIGHTING.

    Further intelligence has been received respecting the operations of the Haussa column under Major Arnold, against the Fulahs, on the Upper Niger. ...

    Article : 166 words
  4. THE OCEANA'S GOLD. NO TRACE OF THE SOVEREIGNS.

    The search for the Oceana's gold was carried on yesterday by the detectives with great diligence, but at the end of the day the officers had to confess they were as far ...

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  5. MINING EXHIBITION.

    The opening ceremony of the exhibition of mining machinery and appliances was performed at 5 o'clock on Monday afternoon by Mr. H. Foster, the Minister of ...

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  6. THE FEDERATION MOVEMENT. LIST OF CANDIDATES.

    The candidates for election to the Federal Convention are not entering upon the compaign with much spirit. New South Wales, which is generally feared to be apatheticc ...

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  7. THE EASTERN CRISIS.

    The Constantinople correspondent of the "Standard" states that, despite the amnesty which was recently granted to the Americans and others by the Porte, martial ...

    Article : 145 words
  8. BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA. A RICH COAL-FIELD.

    Khama, the famour chief of the Bamangwato, in Northern Bechuanaland, has discovered a rich coal-field, close to the route which will be taken by the extension of the ...

    Article : 58 words
  9. FAMINE IN RHODESIA.

    The destruction of cattle in Rhodesia by the rinderpest has caused terrible suffering and destitution among the native population. ...

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  10. MR. REID'S MANIFESTO.

    The Premier will to-morrow issue his federal election manifesto. n In he an- m nounces that he is a candidate for election to the Convention. He says that the lapse ...

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  11. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A further presentation was made to-day to Chief-officer Ranken and six of the boat's crew who recently went to the rescue of the brig Phyllis. A sum of £40 had beenol ...

    Article : 343 words
  12. TROUBLE AT BONNY.

    Further trouble has arisen inthe Niger Protectorate, this time in the town of Bonny, eight miles from the coast, where there are several Europen mercantile es ...

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  13. FRANCE AND RUSSIA. COUNT MOURAVIEFf PARIS.

    Count Mouravieff, who has been appointed to succeed the late Prince Lobanoff as Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, is going to visit President Faure in Paris. ...

    Article : 76 words
  14. THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

    The Republic of Niearagua has notified to Mr. Richard Olney, the American Secretary of State, that the Nieragua Canal Company has forfeited its rights, and that ...

    Article : 110 words
  15. LETTER FROM A VICTORIAN.

    In connection with the Niger campaign, it will be of interest to learn that at least one Victorian is m amongst the officers of the expedition. Lieutenant E. ...

    Article : 254 words
  16. THE RUSSIAN ARTILLERY.

    The Paris journal "Le Figaro" announced last month that the Superios Council of War had decided to reorganise the French fild artillery and arm it with the Canet ...

    Article : 120 words
  17. THE BOERS AND THE CAPE COLONY.

    A few days ago a remarkable statement was made by Sir James Sivewright, the Minister of Public Works in the Cape Colony, with regard to the incitement of ...

    Article : 133 words
  18. A FATAL FIRE.

    A fire broke out early this morning in the shop and residence of Mrs. Isabella Barton, at Botany-road, Waterloo. Only two persons were in the house at the time, ...

    Article : 234 words
  19. IN THE SIXTIES.

    In 1881, while the detectives were searching for the missing gold from the s.s. Tararua, Detective Mahoney suggested that the Yarra should be dragged near the ship's ship s ...

    Article : 408 words
  20. CRETAN GENSDARMES.

    The International Commission has nominated Major Bor, a British officer, to command the reorganised force of Cretan gensdarmerie. ...

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  21. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. THE GOLD-FIELDS.

    The Premier mine's crusing was 366oz. from 182 tons. During the year the battery treated 3,139 tonsflri, 308oz. of the valuee of £18,812. ...

    Article : 214 words
  22. THE IRISH PARTY.

    The Irish Nationalist party has decided to compel the Healyites (the followers of Mr. Tim[?] Healy) either to accept Mr. John Dillon as leader, or else to leave the ...

    Article : 43 words
  23. THE TICK PEST.

    Mr. Tozer, Home Secretary of Queensland, has arrived in Sydney with a view to consulting with the New South Wales Government upon the stringency of themt'iil upon the stiingenit ol fi'o ...

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  24. THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

    Count Herbert Bismarek, younger son of Prince Bismarek, ex-Chancellor of Germany, has fallen under the displeasure of the Emperor William. ...

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  25. ARROVAL OF THE VESSEL AT ADELAIDE.

    In consequence of the gold robbery, there was some mystery surrounding the arrival of the R.M.S. Oceana to-day. Captain Stewart anchored further out than ususal. ...

    Article : 183 words
  26. THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    A conference of representatives of the European powers is to be held at Venice for the purpose of devising means to prevent the introduction into Europe of the ...

    Article : 49 words
  27. THE BUSHRANGING CASE.

    The police are actively prospecting their search for the perpetrator of the Burbanks highway robbery, but so far nothing has transpired leading to the identification on of ...

    Article : 405 words
  28. FOUNDATION DAY.

    The anniversary of the settlement of Australia will be celebrated to-day, and the occasion will be observed, as usual, as a Government and bank holiday, while most of ...

    Article : 465 words
  29. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    "The Times" stated last month that it was believed that the great ship-building and engineering firm of Armstrong. Mitchell, and Co., Elswick, Newcastle[?]on-Tyne, ...

    Article : 154 words
  30. A SUCCESSFUL PIGEON SHOT.

    The Melbourne pigeon shot, Mr. Donald M'Intosh, who some months ago won several stakes in England and on the Continent, has scored a further success. He has ...

    Article : 56 words
  31. PUBLIC MEETING AT WILLIAMSTOWN.

    A public meeting was held last night, at the Mechanics' Institute, Williamstown, for the purpose at discussing the advisability of nominating a candidate for the forthcoming ...

    Article : 660 words
  32. THE TAUARUA ROBBERY.

    The circumstances of the robbery of £3,000 worth of gold bars from the s.s. Tararua at Melbourne in November, 1880, were most romantic, and are northeal ...

    Article : 1,209 words
  33. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At a meeting of the central committee of the Distressed Farmers' Fund to-day, the balance-sheet showed that the total donations had been £8,797, while the ...

    Article : 129 words
  34. DAYLIGHT HOUSEBREAKERS.

    Some residents of Brunning-street, Balaelava, noticed two young men walking about suspiciously yesterday afternoon, and finally saw one enter a house, while the ...

    Article : 405 words
  35. THE ALLEGED SMALL-POX CASE.

    Dr. W. H. Lang, Government medical officer for the Corowa district, returned with the polices yesterday from Savernake. Dr. Lang reports that the children ...

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  36. A FEMALE OPIUM SMOKER.

    A typical case of the surroundings of an opium smoker came under the notice of the city coroner[?] Dr. Youl, yesterday. A woman named Sarah Shields, who lived ...

    Article : 257 words
  37. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. R. D. Morehead, M.L.A., has issued a circular announcing that he is a candidate for the position of director of the Queensland National Bank. ...

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  38. THE INDIAN FAMINE.

    Sir,—From information I have received both from England and India, I have felt it incumbent upon me to attempt here in Melbourne, and throughout Australasia, ...

    Article : 384 words
  39. TASMANIA.

    The R.M.S., Kaikoura arrived to-day from London via Cape Town, after a somewhat rough voyage. On the 17th inst. Mrs. Blackwell, a passenger for ...

    Article : 175 words
  40. CHARGE AGAINST A NURSE.

    At the North Melbourne Court yesterday, before Dr. F. Lloyd (chairman), and Messrs. T. Fogarly, J. Wylie, H. Bindon, and J. Barwise, J.P's., Margaret Wallace was ...

    Article : 234 words
  41. LICENSING[?] PROSECUTIONS.

    At the Carlton Court yesterday the following hotelkeepers pleaded guilty to trafficking in liquor on Sunday, 17th inst.:—Norah Kennelly, New Lincoln Inn, corner of Faraday ...

    Article : 114 words
  42. SOUTH MELBOURNE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

    The forty-first annual meeting of the South Melbourne Mechanics' Institute was held on Thursday evening. The president, Dr. Dal[?]h, occupied the chair, and 60 members were present. The ...

    Article : 176 words
  43. ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED.

    An inquest was held at the Morgue yesterday by the city coroner concerning the death of John Rohert Nairne, who was drowned at Port Melbourne on Saturday, 16th inst., ...

    Article : 142 words
  44. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Premier, Mr. Seddon, had an interview with the Governor at Lyttelton to-day, and asked His Excellency's assent, so it is reported, to the nomination of four new ...

    Article : 79 words
  45. THE BRIG PHYLLIS.

    Captain Leith, of the steamer Maitland, which arrived at Bairnsdale on Saturday from Melbourne, reports that on Friday afternoon, when near Wilson's ...

    Article : 95 words
  46. IT STANDS UNRIVALLED.

    "Robur" Tea for strength, quality, and flavour.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 10 words
  47. ARRANGEMENTS IN THE OTHER COLONIES.

    The writs for the election of representa ...

    Article : 143 words
  48. STUDY YOUR HEALTH

    By using NESTLE'S SWISS MILK. It is madeintlo from the Purest Cow's Milk only, and strongly recommended by the midical profession. Always ask for ...

    Article : 47 words
  49. THE HOT WEATHER.

    During the hot weather NESTLE'S WS SWISS MK is the most reliable and economical. An opened tin of NESTLE'S MILK will remain perfectly sweets for several days if kept in a cool place. ...

    Article : 46 words
  50. AT WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 words
  51. THE LEVIATHAN CLOTHING COMPANY.

    The leading house for Boys' and Mens' Readymade Clothing. HIGH-CLASS TAILORS. All-wool Sac Suits to order, 53s, 60s., 70s. ...

    Article : 33 words
  52. AT WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

    Suites in real leather, 9 pieces, £8 15s.; 4ft. Sideboards, bevelled plates. £2 10s. 1.6 x 3.6 Extension Tables, with screw, £1 7d. 6d.; Single Wire Shakedowns, 9s. 8d. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 232 to 244 ...

    Article : 48 words
  53. CADBURY'S COCOA.

    A stimulating and sustaining cup—made instantly.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 11 words
  54. WHAT ONE OUGHT TO KNOW.

    Pears' Soap is fragrant, refreshing, and soothing.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 15 words
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