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  2. PLAN OF IRRIGATION WORKS ON THE GANGES, INDIA.

    The wages of a coolie in the agricultural districts are three annas a day, and he finds himself. Taking the rupee at its original value of 2s., this is 3d. a day. or ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,980 words
  3. COLONIAL PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly a motion by Mr. Lakeman in favour of a railway from Hay to Denillquin was withdrawn after discussion and a promise by the Minister of ...

    Article : 65 words
  4. NOTES ON IRRIGATION IN INDIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,736 words
  5. THE UNITED STATES.

    My last letter was mailed on the day preceding the change of administration at Washington before any official announcement had been made as to the composition ...

    Article : 3,594 words
  6. COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

    The revenue of the Lands Department for the present year is so far greatly in excess of the estimate. This morning a meeting of the Ph[?]inx ...

    Article : 425 words
  7. END OF THE PRINTERS' STRIKE IN BRISBANE.

    In connection with the printers' strike the correspondence between the master printers and the Typographical Association has been published. It appears that ...

    Article : 353 words
  8. PROVINCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    The slander case, F. E. Biker v. W. F. Campion, was heard before Mr. O'Halloran, S.M., and Meeara. Wilson and Manuel, J.P.'s to-day, and resulted ...

    Article : 54 words
  9. NARRACOORTE, May 7.

    An old resident named John Rodgers was found dead on a hill to the north of the town to-day. At the inquest it was ascertained that death was the result of ...

    Article : 85 words
  10. MILLICENT. May 7.

    The eldest son of Mr. Hogan, farmer, of Murrimbum, was found dead in the garden this morning. He had not been well for some time, bat nothing was ...

    Article : 154 words
  11. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.

    Present—The Mayor (Mr. G. Willimott), Councillors Kennedy, Yeo, Saneom, Workman, Roberts, Pellew, McKelvie, and Smith The MAYOR reported that the Corporation ...

    Article : 386 words
  12. MOUNT GAMBIER, May 7.

    At the Insolvency Court to-day James Murie and Joseph Sinclair, of Narracoorte (masons), Andrew Smith, of Narracoorte (labourer), and James Howe, of ...

    Article : 128 words
  13. THE LATE HON. F. ORMOND, M.L.C.

    Widespread surprise was felt throughout the city to-day at the news of the death of the Hon. Francis Ormond, M.L.C., who left with his wife ...

    Article : 142 words
  14. HEW SOUTH WALES.

    A comparison of the insolvencies which occurred in Victoria and New South Wales during the quarter ending March show that in the former colony 103 estates ...

    Article : 300 words
  15. KAPUNDA. May 7.

    Superintendent Booker inspected the Fire Brigade here to-day, and put the men through their exercises. He seemed satisfied with the turn-out, and made an ...

    Article : 34 words
  16. SHEEPSTEALING CASE.

    A cese of sheepstealing, which has been occupying the attention of the local Bench off and on for three days, was concluded before Mr. Edward Jones, P.M., last ...

    Article : 413 words
  17. PORT LINCOLN, May 6.

    Last night two children of Mr. William Mundy were playing and knocked over a lamp, which set fire to the house, and nearly everything was destroyed. It is a ...

    Article : 63 words
  18. CRIME IS NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The sentence of death passed on John Maddern, the youth convleted of administering poison to James Cosgrove, of Armidale. has been commuted to ten ...

    Article : 77 words
  19. THEBARTON, MONDAY, MAY 6.

    Present—The Mayor (Mr. J. Manning), Councillors Forwood, Hemingway, Bartlett, Tully, Brace, Jones, and Ware. From Secretary Municipal Association in reference ...

    Article : 188 words
  20. OUEENSLAND.

    The steamer Quiraing arrived to-day twenty-four hours late, having floated off the reef on which she grounded on Sunday without damage. ...

    Article : 195 words
  21. INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    Boudolr passengers per express to Adelaide:—Mr. Anderson, M.P., Mr. and Mrs. Doake, Lady Marshall, Miss [?] Messrs. Honey. Rogers. ...

    Article : 92 words
  22. BRIGHTON, MONDAY, MAY 6.

    Present—The Mayor (Mr. Joseph Curnow, J.P.), Councillors Downing, Vincent, Turner, and the Town Clerk (W. Hewett). Mr. Thomas Pritchard. the newly elected ...

    Article : 263 words
  23. OCEAN MAIL SERVICE.

    S.S. Britannia arrived at Suez on Sunday morning, May 5, bound homewards. ...

    Article : 18 words
  24. THE INSPECTOR OF MINES IN THE NORTH-EAST.

    The Inspector of Mines and the Chairman of the West Eukaby Company have returned. They were unable reach the field owing to the heavy floods. Three inches and a quarter ...

    Article : 133 words
  25. NEW ZEALAND.

    Parliament has been summoned for June 20. The Shaw, Savill, & Albion Company announce that a new cargo steamer is ...

    Article : 51 words
  26. WRECK OF THE LADY DOUGLAS.

    A private telegram has been received from Thursday Island, stating that the barque Lady Douglas, belonging to Messrs. Ferguson & Knight, Fremantle ...

    Article : 63 words
  27. POLITICAL MEETING AT PENOLA.

    A political meeting was held in the Institute Hall this evening to hear Messrs. Krichauff and Osman's, M.P.'s, views. There was a fair attendance. A telegraphic apology ...

    Article : 262 words
  28. TASMANIA.

    The case of the Main Line Railway Company against the Government is expected to begin in the Supreme Court to-morrow. Mr. W. J. Fook. O.C., from ...

    Article : 235 words
  29. NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAYS.

    The expenditure on the railways of the colony to the end of 1887 amounted to £26,532,122, including £766,623 out of the general revenue. The money raised ...

    Article : 63 words
  30. BOARDS OF HEALTH.

    Present—The Chairman, all the members, and the Secretary. The Inspector reported he had condemned two dilapidated houses on the main road, and given notice for their ...

    Article : 75 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 151 words
  32. THE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    John McLean, of Richmond River, and Chris. Neilson are matched to row for £200 a side on the Championship Course on the Parramatts on July 5. ...

    Article : 35 words
  33. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 26 words
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