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  2. CHINA AND JAPAN.

    It is stated that the Japanese Government have again refused to entertain any proposals for peace with China unless the successes gained by the Japanese are ...

    Article : 138 words
  3. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    Mr. W. H. Mercer, of the Colonial Office, who has lately been visiting Hawaii with Mr. Sandford Fleming in the interests of the proposed Pacific cable, has ...

    Article : 152 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 49 words
  5. THE CZAR’S HEALTH.

    The latest bulletin issued regarding the condition of the Czar states that his Majesty passed a good night. His appetite is better, and there has been no increase of ...

    Article : 198 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 63 words
  7. Cable Chronicles. Latest European News.

    Further information regarding the earthquake in Japan shows that the disaster was of a most terrible character. Two hundred and sixty lives are reported to have been ...

    Article : 45 words
  8. Bishop Kennion.

    The Right Rev. Dr. Kennion, lately Bishop of Adelaide, is to be enthroned as Bishop of Bath and Wells on Tuesday next, her Majesty the Queen having given her ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. Lord Dufferin.

    The Marquis of Dufferin, British Ambassador to France, who has been absent on leave for some time past, has now returned to Paris. ...

    Article : 29 words
  10. Pith of Parliament. Summary of Proceedings.

    In the LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY yesterday, A discussion took place on a motion by Mr. Cross for the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the advisableness of ...

    Article : 122 words
  11. The Explosives Magazine.

    Further correspondence has taken place between Messrs. Brabant and Co., as representing certain importing firms, and the Under Secretary to the Treasury. On the 10th instant ...

    Article : 379 words
  12. Perpetual Lease.

    When the Crown Lands Bill was called in committee Mr. Glassey wished to introduce the principle of leases in perpetuity into the bill, the rental being subject to a reassessment ...

    Article : 305 words
  13. Popular Rights in Russia.

    A manifesto signed by the " Party of Russian Rights" has been circulated secretly in St. Petersburg. The manifesto demands the restoration of the popular ...

    Article : 41 words
  14. Southern Parliaments.

    The Legislative Assembly sat until 2.15 this morning discussing the Crown Lands Bill in committee. The House then adjourned until the usual hour to-day. ...

    Article : 134 words
  15. Colonial interests. [BY CABLE MESSAGE.] The Colonial Mints.

    Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, has on behalf of his Government oppressed disapproval of the agreement proposed by Sir William Harcourt, ...

    Article : 157 words
  16. Recognition of Hawaii.

    President Cleveland has formally recognised the consuls appointed by Hawaii, and has thus acknowledged the Hawaiian Republic. ...

    Article : 25 words
  17. A Parliamentary Scene.

    Another disorderly scene occured in the Legislative Assembly this evening through Mr. Haynes, M.L.A., asking on behalf of Mr. O’Reilly whether shortly before the recent ...

    Article : 812 words
  18. Meat Export Trade.

    The frozen mutton received by the steamer Port Pirie is found to be spotted. It is reported that £20 a head has been offered for the live cattle landed from the ...

    Article : 124 words
  19. Notes and Comments.

    A feeling that all our troubles are centred in the disorganisation of banking arrangements was Mr. Cross’s excuse for asking that a Royal Commission should be appointed to inquire ...

    Article : 169 words
  20. Caledonian Society.

    The annual business meeting of the Caledonian Society and Burns Club took place in the rooms, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Queenstreet, on Wednesday night. There was a ...

    Article : 207 words
  21. Colonial Produce Distributing Company.

    Mr. C. R. Valentine, the Produce Commissioner recently appointed by the New South Wales and New Zealand Governments, states that he is now promoting and ...

    Article : 127 words
  22. A Minority of One.

    Its withdrawal, however, only left the door open for an amendment by Mr. Harding, who wished to make it possible for the selector to assign his lease after five ...

    Article : 520 words
  23. To the Editor.

    Sir,—With reference to Mr. W. B. O’Connell’s remarks in committee of the House of Assembly in discussion of the Estimates for the Department of Justice ...

    Article : 542 words
  24. Mr. Powers’s Amendment.

    Mr. Powers complained that no reason had been assigned for the appointment of a State bank, and then on the ground that hitherto the Government had paid no attention to the ...

    Article : 139 words
  25. Indooroopilly Bridge.

    The work being carried out at the Indooroopilly Railway Bridge is now presenting an imposing appearance. A fortnight age last Monday the fitting up of one of the two main ...

    Article : 771 words
  26. Serious Offence.

    John Schweikert, aged 62, a native of Germany, was charged at the South Brisbane Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. W. Yaldwyn, P.M., and G. Rogers, J.P., with ...

    Article : 477 words
  27. Colonial Companies.

    The report that an increase is to be made in the capital of the Port Phillip Gold Mining Company has been confirmed. The Kahoonga Company, with a capital ...

    Article : 39 words
  28. Kingsbury on Banks.

    Mr. Kingsbury was entirely in sympathy with the motion. It would be a mistake to take fright at a name: the question of expense was a mere bogie. If the Royal Commission ...

    Article : 329 words
  29. A Distinguished Visitor.

    Lord Yarmouth, eldest son of the Marquis of Hertford, is about starting on a visit to New Zealand. ...

    Article : 27 words
  30. The Blind and Deaf and Dumb.

    The monthly meeting of the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Institution was held yesterday afternoon in the Wesleyan Book Depot. Mr. H. J. Oxley occupied the chair, and there were ...

    Article : 257 words
  31. To-day’s Doings.

    In the Assembly to-day private members' Orders of the Day will take precedence up till ten time. The first four on the paper are Acclimatisation Society and National ...

    Article : 113 words
  32. Clermont Stranded.

    The question now before the House was whether a Select Committee should be appointed. Mr. Barlow commenced by controverting the statement of the junior member for North ...

    Article : 239 words
  33. Advertising

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    Advertising : 109 words
  34. The Musical Union.

    There is every reason to hope that a brighter future is now in store for the Brisbane Musical Union. The new committee have arranged for the " Messiah" to be performed ...

    Article : 132 words
  35. R.M.S. Oceana.

    The following telegram has been received by Messrs. Parbury, Lamb, and Co., agents for the P. and O. Company:—"The R.M.S. Oceana left Colombo on Sunday morning, the 21st ...

    Article : 31 words
  36. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 72 words
  37. Mails from Europe.

    The Post and Telegraph Department advise that English and other mails ex P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Parramatta are due to arrive by train on Saturday night, and will be ...

    Article : 91 words
  38. A Sydney Contrai[?]ts.

    A Sydney contralto of some repute, in the person of Miss Bessie) Morgan, will sing at the recital to-morrow night at the Albert-street Wesleyan Church. Miss Morgan is a pupil of ...

    Article : 65 words
  39. Dumping Ground for Babies.

    The second reading of the Children's Protection Bill was next called. The member for Dalby was brief. The bill did not contain any legislation that was not in existence ...

    Article : 382 words
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