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  2. THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN.

    Lord Wolseley to-day telegraphed stating that he is in receipt of information and letters to a recent date from General Gordon, which arrived at Debbah to-day ...

    Article : 264 words
  3. ADELAIDE AND LONDON TELEGRAPH.

    The sum of money placed on the Estimates this year for the purpose of raising to a higher degree of efficiency the arming and coaling stations of the British navy ...

    Article : 93 words
  4. THE HOUSE OF LORDS VICTORIOUS.

    At the critical moment in the reform agitation the British Government have surrendered everything to the Conservatives. To an ...

    Article : 7,149 words
  5. THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Council on Wednesday the Land Bill was passed through Committee, but will be recommitted for the consideration of the postponed clauses. Several amendments ...

    Article : 283 words
  6. FUNERAL OF MAJOR BEARE.

    Major Beare was buried to-day. The funeral was the largest by far ever seen here. As the cortege left the house the Military, Rand played the Dead March with muffled ...

    Article : 119 words
  7. THE RUSSIANS IN TURKESTAN. KHANATE OF KHIVA ANNEXED.

    The Russian Government has formally notified its intention of annexing the Khanate of Khiva in consequence of the misrule of the present Khan. ...

    Article : 36 words
  8. NUMBERS OF THE HOURS.

    From January 1 next it has been decided by Mr. W. H. M. Christie, F.R.S., Astronomer Royal, that the method of calculating time at the Greenwich Royal ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. THE RIVERS CONGO AND NIGER.

    The European Conference for settling the affairs of the Rivers Congo and Niger assembled in this city to-day, when representatives of all the European Powers and ...

    Article : 93 words
  10. AREAS MARKET GARDEN COMPANY.

    A large and influential meeting of the shareholders of the Areas Market Garden Company, in response to a requisition signed by nineteen shareholders, representing 710 ...

    Article : 309 words
  11. EXPLORATION OF NEW GUINEA.

    Captain Forbes, who is commissioned to explore New Guinea, will sail about Christmas time. He intends to land at Redscar Bay, and cross the island. ...

    Article : 29 words
  12. LORD CARNARVON ON COLONIAL DEFENCES.

    The Earl of Carnarvon, who has on two occasions been Secretary of State for the Colonial Department, has expressed the opinion that Melbourne and Sydney are ...

    Article : 41 words
  13. [RECEIVED November 19, 9.15 a.m.]

    Archer, the celebrated and successful jockey, has announced his intention of paying a visit to Australia. ...

    Article : 29 words
  14. [RECEIVED November 19, 6.50 p.m.]

    The latest news from china reports that, notwithstanding the negotiations for peace, military operations are being carried on by a French force under ...

    Article : 51 words
  15. THE NEW POSTMASTER

    The Right Hon. George Shaw-Lefeyre, M.P., Commissioner of Works and Buildings, who was Postmaster-General ad interim in 1882, has been appointed to ...

    Article : 36 words
  16. THE FRANCHISE AND REDISTRIBUTION BILLS.

    Lord Granville in the House of Lords declined to proceed with the County Franchise Bill to-day, and Mr. Gladstone adopted the same course in the House of ...

    Article : 40 words
  17. THE FRANCHISE BILL.

    In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Gladstone made a speech in which he stated that, provided he was assured of the Franchise Bill passing through the ...

    Article : 78 words
  18. OPENING OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    Parliament was opened at noon to-day by Commission. There was but little ceremony. The Commissioners were Sir John Hay, President of the Council; Mr. Dalley ...

    Article : 724 words
  19. THE BERLIN CONFERENCE.

    The objects of the Conference now sitting in Berlin, to which Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and the United States of America ...

    Article : 90 words
  20. [RECEIVED November 19, 9.57 a.m.]

    The cargo of frozen meat ex ship Dunedin, from Oamaru, August 18, has fetched an average price of 6 1/2d. per lb. ...

    Article : 31 words
  21. THE FRANCHISE BILL. A COMPROMISE PROBABLE.

    An important meeting of the Conservative party was held last night after Mr. Gladstone had announced in the House of Commons that the Government would be ...

    Article : 73 words
  22. THE NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN.

    The reluctance of the Bank of England to issue a sufficient quantity of £100 scrips for the New South Wales Three-and-a-Half per Cent. Loan has had the ...

    Article : 42 words
  23. PROVINCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Mr. Norman, of the Adelaide Children's Hospital, lectured here last night in aid of that institution to a small house. He was assisted by local amateurs. ...

    Article : 34 words
  24. COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

    In the Criminal Court to-day Alberto Geisinardo, who pleaded guilty to fraudulent insolvency, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment, the first, week of each month ...

    Article : 204 words
  25. NEW LECTURER FOR AUSTRALIA.

    Dr. J. E. Taylor, F.L.S., editor of the Science Gossip, has made arrangements to begin a series of lectures on scientific subjects in Australia in April, 1885. ...

    Article : 31 words
  26. [RECEIVED November 19, 9.15 a.m.]

    In consequence of unforeseen difficulties, the operations of the Willowie Pastoral Company have been suspended for a year, and the deposits made up to ...

    Article : 41 words
  27. GLADSTONE, November 18.

    Mr. Oliver Horner has received intimation from home that a large sum of money has been left him by a deceased uncle. In addition to his share Mr. Horner gets a splendid ...

    Article : 70 words
  28. THE CHOLERA IN PARIS.

    Owing to the prevalence of cold weather the cholera continues to decrease in mortality, and accounts show a great diminution during the last few days. ...

    Article : 30 words
  29. THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

    The British Government have initiated diplomatic negotiations with the Great European Powers concerning the British occupation of Egypt, with a view to an ...

    Article : 38 words
  30. PROGRESS OF THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK.

    The statutory meeting of the shareholders of the new Oriental Bank was held to-day, and was well attended. The number of shares allotted is 31,300, and ...

    Article : 50 words
  31. THE INCOME TAX INCREASED.

    In the House of Commons to-day the Right Hon Hugh C. E. Childers, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced that the propose, to raise the amount required ...

    Article : 46 words
  32. HAMMOND, November 19.

    First load this season's wheat delivered to-day by A. Phillis, of Pinda. The crop averaged 14 bushels, and the sample is fair. The rain last week registered 130 points ...

    Article : 60 words
  33. THE WOOL MARKET.

    The market for good crossbreds remains firm, but the prices for inferior and faulty wools are low. The number of bales catalogued to date ...

    Article : 47 words
  34. OVERLAND CORNER, November 19.

    A man fell off the barge of the steamer Tolarno yesterday near the South Australian Border, and was drowned. Efforts were made to recover the body, but they were ...

    Article : 84 words
  35. THE FRANCHISE BILL. COMPROMISE EFFECTED BETWEEN THE LORDS AND COMMONS.

    The second meeting of the Conservative partytook place to-day, when it was decided to accept the compromise indicated in Mr. Gadstone's statement in the ...

    Article : 71 words
  36. THE RECIDIVISTE QUESTION.

    The Agents-General for the colonies have arranged for an interview with Lord Derby on Tuesday, the 18th inst., in which, to lay their views on the subject of ...

    Article : 40 words
  37. THE WHEAT MARKET.

    The cargoes of Australian wheat now in England have increased in number, and a few sales at 35s. have been reported from the Continent. Wheat ex warehouse ...

    Article : 34 words
  38. MAITLAND, November 19.

    The police returned here yesterday, having abandoned the unsuccessful search for the drowned man Maurice Hannan. A large number of our townspeople ...

    Article : 53 words
  39. [RECEIVED November 19, 2.22 p.m.]

    The cargo of frozen meat ex Liguria has been sold for 6d. per lb. The meat ex Florida realized 6 1/4d. ...

    Article : 31 words
  40. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A serious accident occurred to Cobb's coach between Brewarrina and Byrock to-day. The horses bolted and the coach was capsized, and several passengers injured. The driver broke ...

    Article : 150 words
  41. THE ORIENTAL BANK.

    Mr. Justice Chitty, having heard the argument of counsel on both sides, has fixed the contributories to the Oriental Bank. ...

    Article : 23 words
  42. IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

    The adjourned conference for promoting Imperial federation was held this afternoon. Several speeches were made by prominent advocates of the scheme ...

    Article : 38 words
  43. MILLICENT, November 19.

    The Institute was formally opened to-day by Mrs. Glen. The large hall was crowded, and a grand bazaar, which was held, was well patronised. There was a promenade concert ...

    Article : 35 words
  44. SHIP BUILDING COMPANY.

    Messrs. Howard Smith & Sons, the well-known Australian shipowners, are engaged in forming a Company with a capital, of £100,000 to work the shipbuilding yards ...

    Article : 35 words
  45. [RECEIVED November 19, 10.20 a.m.]

    In consequence of the expense incurred by the Gordon Relief Expedition, and from other causes, Mr. Childers, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has ...

    Article : 49 words
  46. PORT PIRIE, November 19.

    Mr. R. C. Norman, Secretary of the Adelaide Children's Hospital, who is making a tour through the Areas in the interests of that institution, gave a lecture to-night in ...

    Article : 704 words
  47. NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT.

    The New Zealand Shipping Company's s.s. Lyttelon, from Picton, New Zealand, August 21 has arrived. The caro of meat ex steamer Florida ...

    Article : 66 words
  48. THE ORIENTAL BANK.

    The English shareholders of the Oriental Bank have unanimously decided to appeal against the decision of Mr. Justice Chitty allowing the Victorian ...

    Article : 55 words
  49. THE RECIDIVISTE QUESTION.

    The North German Gazette, the official organ of Prince Bismarck, urges the French Government to annoy Australia by the wholesale deportation of convicts ...

    Article : 44 words
  50. QUEENSLAND.

    The tender of Messrs. Briggs & Co. for the construction of the Brisbane Valley and Esk Railway, a distance of twenty-two miles, has been accepted. The amount is £57,920. ...

    Article : 50 words
  51. [RECEIVED November 19, 7.15 p.m.]

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 82 words
  52. FEDERATION CONFERENCE.

    At the reassembling of the Federation Conference to-day amongst those present were—the Marquis of Normanby, Earl Wemyss, Earl Rosebery, Sir F. D. Bell ...

    Article : 172 words
  53. THE REDISTRIBUTION OF SEATS.

    The Standard of yesterday morning states that Mr. Gladstone has given a written pledge to introduce his Redistribution Bill immediately and unconditionally. ...

    Article : 45 words
  54. TASMANIA.

    The Church of England Synod is now sitting. Bishop Sandford delivered a long address yesterday, chiefly on local Church matters. ...

    Article : 157 words
  55. THE ORIENTAL BANK ASSETS.

    The Times, in its city article of yesterday morning, favours the scheme proposed by the new Oriental Bank of realizing the assets of the Oriental Banking ...

    Article : 32 words
  56. THE [?]. & O. COMPANY.

    The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company has declared a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent, per annum. ...

    Article : 26 words
  57. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    The debate on the second reading of the Land Bill was resumed in the Council to-day. Several members adversely criticised the Bill at considerable length, but it is ...

    Article : 64 words
  58. IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT THE PACIFIC ISLANDS. ENGLAND CONTRIBUTES NOTHING.

    Negotiations have taken place between England and Germany with the object of determining the future occupation of New Ireland and New Britain. The ...

    Article : 148 words
  59. [RECEIVED November 20, 12.45 a.m.]

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 120 words
  60. THE HENTY JUBILEE.

    The jubilee of the landing on the shores of Portland Bay of Edward Henty was celebrated with considerable rejoicings to-day at Portland. His Excellency and Lady Loch ...

    Article : 193 words
  61. ARREST OF A SUPPOSED MURDERER.

    A Chinaman, named Mi Sue, was arrested to-night at Ballarat on a charge of complicity in the murder of Ah Goon in Little Bourke-street, Melbourne, some months ago. Mi ...

    Article : 75 words
  62. THE FRANCHISE AND REDISTRIBUTION BILLS.

    The Government having decided to surrender everything demanded by the Conservatives for the purpose of securing the passage of the Franchise Bill, Lord ...

    Article : 44 words
  63. THE COLONIAL EXHIBITION.

    In connection with the Colonial Exhibition to be held in London in 1886, the following officers have been appointed:—President, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales ...

    Article : 74 words
  64. SHIPPING.

    The R.M.S Rome has arrived at Plymouth. ...

    Article : 8 words
  65. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    The Menmuir arrived on Saturday from southern ports. Passengers—Mrs. and Miss. March, Misses Fleetwood and Marsh, Rev. A. Kreisten, Messrs. J. Sboril and W. K. ...

    Article : 112 words
  66. THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY AND SCOTS CHURCH.

    In the Presbyterian Assembly to-day Mr. Harper, M.L.A., drawing attention to the statement make in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. C. Young that the Scots ...

    Article : 143 words
  67. THE RECIDIVISTE QUESTION.

    At the interview which the Secretary of State for the Colonies granted to the Agents-General for the Colonies, Sir F. Dillon Bell, on behalf of New Zealand ...

    Article : 104 words
  68. LOCK-OUT OF BOOTMAKERS.

    In connection with the determination of the boot and shoe manufacturers not to give any more work out to operatives belonging to the Union until the latter agrees to the ...

    Article : 74 words
  69. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

    The cholera shows signs of diminishing, as the number of deaths reported yesterday was seventy-five. Paris, November 15. ...

    Article : 62 words
  70. Advertising

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    Advertising : 60 words
  71. Advertising

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    Advertising : 8 words
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