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  2. IN THE GALLERIES.

    The impressive ceremony of swearing in the recently-elected members of the Legislative Council was performed yesterday afternoon by Mr. Justice Hodges. At ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The clergy appointment board has accepted the nomination of the Rev. J. Butler Johnstone, of Horsham, for the vacancy in the Church of England at Beaufort ...

    Article : 65 words
  4. THE NEW SOUTH WALES TREASURY BILLS.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier gave the following information this evening relative to the flotation of the £500,000 worth of Treasury Bills. ...

    Article : 210 words
  5. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BAZAAR.

    About the outer gates of the Exhibition there were waiting by 6 o'clock last night some hundreds of people, mostly women determined to see the pageant ...

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  6. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 213 words
  7. BENDIGO.

    A magisterial inquiry concerning the death of a Chinese named Ah Goon, who died as a result of injuries received through being thrown from a cart on Saturday, was ...

    Article : 42 words
  8. CASTLEMAINE.

    Another meeting of traders was held in the town-hall on Mo[?]day night to consider the question of keeping the coupon system out of Castlemaine. There was a large ...

    Article : 74 words
  9. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Tuesday (6 p.m.).—Generally fine, with light variable winds, gradually becoming northerly. Frosty inland during night; foggy or misty along coast. Sea slight. ...

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  10. GEELONG.

    The sparrow pest as a topic of discussion at district shire councils occupies a prominence equal to that held some years since by the rabbit question. It came before the ...

    Article : 167 words
  11. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    At a meeting of the Public Works committee to-day it was resolved- "That in the opinion of this committee it is expedient that the proposed railway ...

    Article : 888 words
  12. ANGLICAN GENERAL SYNOD.

    The Anglican General Synod concluded its deliberations at a late hour to-night. In reference to the rules for the confirmation and consecration of bishops, it ...

    Article : 188 words
  13. DRYSDALE POSTAL FACILITIES.

    The people of Drysdale are determined that it will not be for want of effort on their port if they do not succeed in bringing the agitation for improved postal ...

    Article : 123 words
  14. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    At a meeting of the Melbourne South branch of the United Labour Party last night, at the Town-hall Hotel, South Melbourne, it was resolved to present a ...

    Article : 653 words
  15. SHOCKING BURNING ACCIDENT.

    A little girl six years of age, the daughter of Mr. Funcke, of Rhymney, was terribly burned to-day. The child, in the absence of her mother, endeavoured to put a log of ...

    Article : 85 words
  16. STRANGE SHOOTING AFFRAY.

    A shooting affray occured to-night at the residence of Mr. J. S. Henderson, Rockhampton. On August 4 a jockey named Jack Smith was disqualified for ...

    Article : 200 words
  17. CAPSIZE OF A COACH.

    The almost impassable state of the roads was responsible for the overturning of one of Cobb and Co.'s coaches when nearing Cape Clear, four miles from here, ...

    Article : 93 words
  18. GOVERNMENT LABOURERS STRIKE.

    All the men on axe and earth works sent by the Government to make the roads at Best and Mount Fatigue are on strike. They are dissatisfied with the present ...

    Article : 94 words
  19. BRUTAL ASSAULT IN FLINDERS-STREET.

    A brutal assault was committed shortly before 12 o'clock last night upon a ship's cook named David Smart, 45 years of age, who lives at 61 Kay-street, North Carlton. ...

    Article : 322 words
  20. SUCCESSFUL, PROPERTY SALE.

    The largest sale of real estate ever held in Beechworth was conducted to-day. The auctioneers were Stredwick, Farrel, and Co., and the land comprised blocks at Wooragee and ...

    Article : 142 words
  21. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are official records of rain to 9 a.m. yesterday- NEW SOUTH WALES. Cooma. 5 points; Cootamundra. 4; Eden. [?] ...

    Article : 56 words
  22. IRRIGATION IN THE WIMMERA.

    The following return, submitted to the Minister of Water Supply, shows the extent of the practice of irrigation within the area of the Western Wimmera Water ...

    Article : 89 words
  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The tail shaft and propeller to replace those damaged on the steamer Time arrived at Port Adelaide from Melbourne by the steamer derwent this morning. No time ...

    Article : 332 words
  24. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

    A special meeting of members of the Geelong Football Club was held this evening, and was largely attended. A detailed explanation of the reasons that actuated the delegates in complying ...

    Article : 142 words
  25. STABBED IN THE EYE.

    Late last night a man named James Parker, aged 37. made his appearance at the Melbourne Hospital, with a fearful cut in one eye, which he said had been done by ...

    Article : 101 words
  26. THE GENERAL SESSIONS.

    The General Sessions opened to-day, before Judge Chomley, Mr. Garnett prosecuting for the Crown. George Kennedy, who was mentally unfit to plead when ...

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  27. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, a return was laid on the table showing that the fees and travelling allowances paid to members of the Public Works Committee ...

    Article : 223 words
  28. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Councillor Royd was appointed by the Port Melbourne Council last night as its representative on the Municipal Association, and Councillor Walter as representative on the Tramway Trust. ...

    Article : 37 words
  29. A YOUTHFUL HOUSEBREAKER

    Averil Shillington, a lad of 16, was rudely awakened from sleep at half-past 11 o'clock last night by Constable Salts, and arrested on a charge of housebreaking. The boy, ...

    Article : 168 words
  30. METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS INQUIRY.

    The secretary of the board of inquiry in connection with the Melbourne and Metropolit[?] Board of Works wrote to the Port Melborne Council last night with a view of receiving the evidence ...

    Article : 86 words
  31. WEST AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day the debate on the Address in Reply was resumed. Sir John Forrest replied in an angry ...

    Article : 130 words
  32. CHARGE AGAINST A MUNICIPAL OFFICER.

    The charge brought against Mr. P. Kerr, foreman of works at South Melbourne, by Councillor Knight, of using undue influence in the appointment of a driver for the steam roller, was continued and ...

    Article : 174 words
  33. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Two firemen on the steamer Cloncurry, George Beede and Robert Allison, received painful injuries, as the result of a scalding, accident on board the vessel at Fremantic ...

    Article : 183 words
  34. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    A fire occurred here at 2 o'clock this morning, which resulted in the destruction of Mr. Juo. Maloncy's cottage in William-street. Fortunately the family had ...

    Article : 128 words
  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the legislative Assembly to-day a long debate took place on the second reading of the Factories Bill, but it was interrupted by the news of the death of Mr. Walter ...

    Article : 114 words
  36. THE INDIAN FAMINE FUND.

    Towards this fund we have received the following contributions— Amount previously acknowledged...£1,583 13 4 Residents of Kilmore East and ...

    Article : 66 words
  37. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    A recent accident having occurred at the Ormond station, resulting in serious injuries to an ciderly woman, the Caulfield and Moorbbin councils forwarded a joint request to the Railways ...

    Article : 196 words
  38. GENERAL SESSIONS.

    An acusation of stealing 17 heifers was brought against John Rayne, a beared man of about 40 years. They were said to belong to Mr. Robert Strachan Graham, and it was alleged that Rayne ...

    Article : 200 words
  39. ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    BANNOCKBURN (Shire).—Councillor James M'Donald, president; allowance, £20, with £10 for deputation expenses. BROWNS and SCARSDALE (Borough).— ...

    Article : 82 words
  40. NEW ZEALAND.

    In connection with the demand for New Zealand coal for export, the request of the Indian Government for 7,500 tons, has been passed on to the Mokihinni Coal Co. It is ...

    Article : 96 words
  41. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Council the Life Assurance Companies Bill was read a second time, and referred to a select committee. Under the measure the insurance ...

    Article : 65 words
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