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  2. ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT.

    Members of the Legislative Council were genuinely pleased to see the Hon. J. Martin so far recovered from his accident that he was able to take his seat on Tuesday afternoon. ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    An entertainment was held in the institute Hall last night in aid of Riggs's Band Property Fund. This band has been one of the institutions of the town for many years, and its ...

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    MILITARY ENROLMENT.—The first enrolment under the new Defence Forces Act of 1895 took place at the Staff Office on Tuesday night, August 4. The first five to enrol were ...

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    DEATH OF MR. H. KARLBAUM.—At the morning meeting of the Stock Exchange of Adelaide, held on Tuesday, it was announced by the Chairman. Mr. G. S. Aldridge, that ...

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  6. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN.

    The Australians who in their match against Warwickshire had when the adjournment for luncheon took place, lost one wicket for 108 runs, continued for some time after play was ...

    Article : 416 words
  7. LORD WOLSELEY AND THE INDIAN ARMY.

    The Empire Club has passed a resolution deeply regretting the injurious testimony recently given by Lord Wolseley, the Commander-in-Chief, before the Royal Commission ...

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  8. CYCLING IN ENGLAND.

    The cycling carnival between representatives of England and Australia was continued yesterday. The one-mile event was won by E. E. Parlby ...

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  9. THE SOUDAN WAR.

    For the first time for nine years heavy rains have fallen at Kosheh, on the Upper Nile, with the result that the wells there have been all filled, thus providing an abundant supply ...

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  10. LI HUNG CHANG IN LONDON.

    In an interview with a representative of the Times Prince Li Hung Chang, the Chinese Viceroy, who is now on a visit to England, spoke freely as to the wishes and future ...

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  11. EXTRAORDINARY WEATHER IN EUROPE.

    The extreme weather which is characterizing this summer in Europe is continuing unabated. No fewer than 18 deaths are being daily ...

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  12. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Stanbury has refused to consent to the postponement of the contest for the Sculling Championship, and has notified to Jake Gaudaur, the Canadian oarsman, that unless ...

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  13. CRETE.

    Yielding to the pressure brought to bear upon her by the Great Powers, Greece has agreed to cease furnishing military assistance to the Christians in Crete now in open ...

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  14. PORT AUGUSTA, AUGUST 1.

    The annual meeting of the Institute was hold on the 31st ult. Mr. J. S. Wainwright presided over a small attendance. The report showed that the number of members on the ...

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  15. THE SOCIALIST CONGRESS.

    At the Congress of Socialist Workers to-day resolutions were passed demanding that the collieries, railways, and factories should be nationalized. Mr. John Burns describes the meetings of ...

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  16. MATABELELAND.

    Colonel Plumer reports having engaged at Chabez Valley, in the Matoppo Mountains, a body of Matabele, consisting of some 400 men, and inflicting upon it a signal ...

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  17. THE EXECUTION OF MR. STOKES.

    The Superior Council for the affairs of Congo is hearing an appeal in the case of Major Lothaire, who was tried and acquitted by the Belgian authorities for having wrongfully ...

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  18. GREAT FIRE AT LIBAU.

    A fire has been racing for two days at Libau, a seaport town of Russia. A large part of the town has been destroyed. London, August 4. ...

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  19. THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHARTERED COMPANY.

    The Standard is responsible for the statement that the position of President of the Parliamentary Committee of Enquiry into the affairs of the South African Chartered ...

    Article : 79 words
  20. THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Council to-day Sir Henry Wrixon took the oath and his seat. The House, in Committee, dealt with the Insurance Bill. In clause 6, which makes a policy ...

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  21. OVERSEA SHIPPING.

    At MARSEILLES—Winefred, ship, 1,359 tons, from Hobart March 14. DEPARTURES. FOR ADELAIDE—Marco Polo, barque, 1,646 ...

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  22. ITALIAN PRISONERS.

    The natives have pillaged the caravan which was conveying assistance co the Italian prisoners in Abyssinia. The caravan has been obliged to return to ...

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  23. WARSHIPS FOR SPAIN.

    The negotiations entered into by Spain for the purchase of Italian war vessels have fallen through. Communications have been opened up with shipbuilder on the Clyde with a view ...

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  24. THE NORTH POLE.

    Herr Andree, who has a theory that the North Pole can be discovered by means of a balloon, and recently took one to Spitsbergen, has filled his air machine and started on his ...

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  25. THE ASSEMBLY.

    The attendance of members in the House of Assembly was swelled on Tuesday afternoon by the presence of the Renmark Select Committee and the Minister of Education, but Captain ...

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  26. VICTORIA.

    The Minister of Agriculture has requested the Perishable Products Committee to enquire into the alleged adulteration of butter shipped from here to Western Australia, concerning ...

    Article : 251 words
  27. THE WESTERN GOLDFIELDS.

    Splendid stone is being raised from the Lake View lode in the Kalgurh Gold Mine. The south lode was only met with recently, and it is opening splendidly. ...

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  28. DEFICIENCY IN ODDFELLOWS' FUNDS.

    Mr. George Parks, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sick-pay Officer of the Burra Burra Lodge, Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, was charged to-day at the Redruth ...

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  29. GASWORKERS' STRIKE AT LISBON.

    A strike has occurred among the operatives engaged upon the gasworks at Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Owing to this the city has been in darkness for two nights, the ...

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  30. THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK.

    At the City Police Court to-day the Directors and Auditors of the City of Melbourne Bank, in liquidation, appeared on a summons to answer charges of having issued false ...

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  31. QUEENSLAND.

    The sugar exports for July totalled 6,232 tons. Since June 1 the exports reached 7,105 tons. The warships Orlando, Ringarooma ...

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  32. THE NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Bill empowering the City Council to borrow £250,000 to provide for the electric-lighting of the city passed through Committee with some ...

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  33. WENTWORTH, Now South Wales.

    The weather is bitterly cold at night, with occasional light showers, but feed is not growing except on sandy country where the ground has retained some of its warmth. ...

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  34. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. W. P. Cook has been appointed official liquidator of the affairs of the J. G. Ward Farmers' Association. ...

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  35. Family Notices

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  36. TO-DAY'S ENGAGEMENTS.

    Zoological Gardens—All day. 98, King William-street, 2 p.m. Meeting South Australian Insurance Company. Union Hall, Pirie-street, 2.30 p.m.—Class ...

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  37. TASMANIA.

    Mr. Alexander McGregor, merchant, and a member of the Legislative Council, died this evening after a lingering illness. He was one of the oldest residents of Hobart, and was ...

    Article : 42 words
  38. THE QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Council to-day the Federal Enabling Bill was received from the Assembly and read the first time. The House then adjourned out of respect to the ...

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  39. THE BANK OF VICTORIA.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Bank of Victoria, Limited, was held to-day. Mr. Edward Miller, M.L.C., occupied the chair. The Directors' report for the half-year ended ...

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  40. ALLEGED ILLEGAL DETENTION IN A CONVENT.

    An application was made to-day before Mr. Justice Williams for a writ of habeas corpus, calling upon the Mother Superioress of the Convent of the Good Shepherd at ...

    Article : 200 words
  41. BROKEN HILL.

    At the local meeting of the South Mine shareholders last week, on the motion of Mr. Hall, solicitor, it was resolved that, among other matters, a protest be entered against the ...

    Article : 184 words
  42. THE MILDURA COMMISSION.

    The Mildura Commission of Enquiry sat again to-day and took additional evidence. The principal witness was Mr. George Chaffey, who was re-examined at his own request. He ...

    Article : 65 words
  43. Advertising

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  45. NORFOLK ISLAND.

    At the close of the meeting of the Executive Council to-day, the Premier announced that arrangements had been made with the British Government for New South Wales to have ...

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  46. THE VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    A special meeting of this V.R.C. Committee was held today, when the following officers were appointed for the ensuing twelve months:—Chairman. Mr. S. Miller; Hon. Treasurer ...

    Article : 79 words
  47. Advertising

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  48. Advertising

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  49. THE W.C.T.U.

    The annual meeting of the Prospect Branch of the W.C.T.U. took place on Monday evening in the Wesleyan Schoolroom. The Rev. J. Leggoe presided over a large attendance. The President, Mrs. ...

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  50. HUNDRED SCHERK, FOWLER'S BAY.

    The settlers in the district have had a puzzle from the office of the Commissioner for Lands. The unfortunate landholders had final notices sent them on June 9, which ...

    Article : 138 words
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