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  2. IN THE FEDERAL GALLERIES.

    Nearly two hours were occupied in an unexpeeted discussion intiated by Senator Pearce (W.A.), with regard to the dismissal by the British-Australasian Tobacco ...

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  3. FIRES IN WOOL CARGO.

    "The Times" makes a reference this morning to the recent cases of fires which have originated amongst wool cargoes in home-ward-bound vessels from New Zealand. It ...

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  4. PERSONAL.

    At the meeting of the trustees of the Melbourne Cricket-ground, held yesterday, Mr. J.E. Mackey, M.L.A., was elected chairman of the trustees. Mr. James M'Laighlin, ...

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  5. ENHISH MAIL CONTRACT.

    The negotiations in connection with the contract for the conveyance of mails from the Commonwealth to England were adlanced considerably yesterday forenoon, by ...

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  6. AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

    Serious reports continue to bo received regarding the outlook in Russia. Disnffcetion among the troops is the latest disquieting feature, the condition of some of the ...

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  7. THE ZULU RISING.

    A native of Tongnland (a small province lying between Zululand and Delagoa Bay) has been committed for trial at Pietriesburg, on a charge of inciting native chiefs ...

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  8. THE CHINESE AFFRAY.

    Dr. Horne, the medical examiner; and Mr. Endic, the canvasser, of the China Mutual Insnrnnce Company, wera unarmed when they were attacked by Chinese bandits ...

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  9. MR. SEDDONS FUNERAL.

    WELLINGTON, Thursday—The funeral of Mr. Seddon afforded a unique spectacle. From east and west, from north and south, the public poured into Wellington. The ...

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  10. FARM COLONIES.

    List near a departmental committee of which Lord Tennyson was made president, was appointed, to advise the Government whether the report of Mr. Rider Haggrd on ...

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  11. EDUCATION BILL.

    Clause 2 (taking over voluntary schools) and clause 3 (facilities for religious instruction) of the Education Bill were passed in committee of the House of Commons last ...

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  12. THE CRICKET DIFFICULTY.

    Largely owing to the mediation of Sir William Lyne, a trastee of the Sydney Cricket-ground, who has done his best to bring the opposing parties together, there ia n ...

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  13. BRITAIN AND GERMANY.

    The recent visit of German burgomasters to England and the cordiality of their reception has caused a good deal of attention to be devoted in England to the cultivation ...

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  14. MEAT SCANDALS.

    In consequence of the exposures regarding the practices followed in the tinning of meats in the United States, the British Government is taking action to discover, ...

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  15. THE INCOME TAX.

    Mr. T. A. Coghlan Agent General for New South Wales was examined yesterday by the Parlimentary committee appointed to inquire into the practicability of a ...

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  16. TURKISH TROOPS.

    There has been a serious mutiny in the Turkish troops at Sana, in Arabia. A garrison has been holding this town since the Yemen rebellion last year. The ...

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  17. CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY.

    The accounts relating to the electric supply operations of the city of Melbourne show that the gross revenue during the year, including £18,4[?] from sale of current ...

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  18. COLONIAL MARRIAGES.

    The Colonial Marriages Bill—a bill to legalise marriage with a deceared wife's sister, contracted between parties domiciled in a country where it is legal—has passed ...

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  19. ANTI-TRUST BILL.

    At a meeting of the Central Council of Employers of Australia, which was held in Melbourne yesterday, the following telegrams were received protesting against the ...

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  20. SITUATION IN KOREA.

    Recent investigations by Japanese officers have revealed the existence of grave Intrigues, which have been in progresa between officials at the Korean Court and the ...

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  21. PRIVY COUNCIL CASES.

    The Judicial Committeo of the Privy Council yesterday delivered judgment in the appeal case Broun v. Victorian Railways Commissioners. The special lenve to ...

    Article : 290 words
  22. KIDNAPPING A CHILD.

    A sensational trial has just taken place in Philadelphia. A man named Kean, who had formerly been a stockbroker, was prosecuted on the ...

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  23. EQUITABLE SOCIETY.

    The directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States have adapted an amended charter. It provides for the mutnalisation of the society, giving ...

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  24. A SOLICITOR DISAPPEARS

    Charles Edward Bloomer, solicltor, of Doughty-street, W. C., London, has disappeared. His liabilities amount to £70,000. A receiving order has been made against ...

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  25. BRITISH TRADE.

    In a speech at a banquet at the Mnnaion House last evening, the Chaneellor of the Exchequer (Mr. H. H. Asquith) dealt with the subject of trade. ...

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  26. BOARD OF TRADE.

    The Board of Trade, following out the practice of sending commissioners to the British dependencles, in despatching Mr. R. Grlge to report on the question of trade ...

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  27. EIGHT HOURS DAY.

    An important change in the labour condinons in the Royal Dockyards has been decided on by the Admiralty. Arrangements are being made to institute at once ...

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  28. THE NEW HEBRIDES.

    According to a letter to Senator Staniforth Smith (W.A.) from a resident of East Santo, New [?]ides, a petition is in course of signature in the Islands asking for a ...

    Article : 440 words
  29. BANK RATE.

    The Bank of England rate of discount was to-day reduced to 3½ per cent., a reduction of ½ per cent, on the rate ruling since May [?]. ...

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  30. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Bank of Australasia shares are quoted at £96 to £97. ...

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  31. CITY COUNCIL FINANCES.

    At the meeting of the City Council on Monday a report will be presented from the finance committee recommending that the council should borrow the sum of £250,000. ...

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  32. A NEW ZEALAND COMPANY.

    The National Mortgage and Agency Companw of New Zealand Limited has declared on interim dividend of 7½ per cent. ...

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  33. MINING SHARES.

    The following prices represent the lowest and highest range of values on the Stock Exchange yesterday, and from them the middle preices can be computed.— ...

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  34. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Tallow.—At the auction sales of sallow on Wednesday 1,650 easks were offered, and 550 easks were sold. Prices were as follows:—Fine mutton, 31/9 per cwt.; medium ...

    Article : 189 words
  35. "LIGHT OF THE WORLD."

    BENDIGO. Thursday.—It is entimated that about 30,000 persons visited the Art Gallery to see the pricture, "The Light of the World," which it was on view in Bendigo. ...

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  36. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Walter Thomas Rewe, of Arawatta, farmer. Fil[?] at Seymour. John Whi[?], of 4[?] B[?]wood-road, Auburn, traveller. Causes of [?]— ...

    Article : 79 words
  37. CARLTON R[?]GE BUILDING FUND.

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  40. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private advices have been received:- By Goldshrough, Mort and Company Limited:— "Tallow.—The rates for beef and mutton are ...

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