THE third lecture of the Divinity Hall winter session was delivered last evening by the Rev. Robert Fraser, M.A., who took the above subject for his discourse. ...
Article : 1,048 wordsTHE usual fortnightly meeting was held yesterday afternoon. There were present—His worship the mayor (in the chair), and the other members of the council. The minutes of the ...
Article : 2,100 wordsSERIOUS disputes have arisen between Admiral Hoskins, who is in command of the British naval force for the protection of the Suez Canal, and M. de Lesseps. ...
Article : 73 wordsSIR,—It is clear the question now before the people of Queensland is "Coolio or no coolie," and there is great danger that in the House of Legislature steps may be taken with the view ...
Article : 935 wordsThe overtures of submission to the Khedive made by Ourabi B[?]y are generally distrusted, and but little confidence is placed in his sincerity. ...
Article : 29 wordsThe promised co-operation of Turkey in restoring order in Egypt is regarded as being very doubtful. ...
Article : 21 wordsThe Newcastle Companys miners have finally decided to go out on strike to-morrow. The tender of Messers. James M'Guigan and Co. has been accepted for the construction of a ...
Article : 489 wordsA deputation from the rebel Government at Cairo has reached Alexandria. They maintain a very bellicose attitude, and express a determination to continue their ...
Article : 36 wordsArmoured locomotives conveying British troops and a number of gatling guns, advanced two miles in the direction of the position occupied by Ourabi, but retired ...
Article : 38 wordsIn the French Chamber of Deputies M. de Freycinet, President of the Council, demanded a special war vote to enable the Government to despatch 4000 men to assist ...
Article : 87 wordsIn this case Mr. Real appeared on behalf of the defendant in support of a motion to stay proceedings with a view to refer the matter to arbitration; and Mr. Griffith, Q.C., for the ...
Article : 1,862 wordsHis Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, together with a regiment of Scots Guards, has embarked on board the steamship Orient for Egypt. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe Conference of European Powers on Egyptian affairs, which has for some time past been assembled at Stamboul, has suspended its sittings, in consequence of the ...
Article : 45 wordsThe Italian Government has refused to co-operate with Great Britain in the occupation of Egypt without an express mandate from the Great Powers. ...
Article : 35 wordsThe admiral of the French fleet in Egyptian waters has complained that the meddling of Baron de Lesseps seriously increases the difficulties of the situation at ...
Article : 35 wordsSIR,—In the interests of the public I wish to draw attention through your columns to the manner in which the Intestacy Act of 1878 has been acted upon by the Registrar-General and ...
Article : 969 wordsThe Earl of Dufferin, British ambassador at Constantinople, is insisting that Ourabi shall be proclaimed a rebel. The Sultan has become irritated at his persistence, and ...
Article : 55 wordsA proposal has been made to form a Volunteer militia corps consisting entirely of Australian natives. Miss Emilie Melville is having a very ...
Article : 287 wordsHanlan, the champion sculler, now refuses to accept the challenge from Ross to row five matches on five consceutive days. ...
Article : 26 wordsA regiment of Scots Guards embarked today on board the steamship Orient for Egypt. Other regiments are preparing to embark during the current week. ...
Article : 38 wordsEARLY this morning reports were circulated that there had been two cases of suicide during the night. The first case was that of a German named Johann Hungerbuhler, who, it is ...
Article : 640 wordsThe Egyptian rebels have taken possession of Port Said, the entrance to the Suez Canal, and are now engaged in strongly fortifying the place. ...
Article : 37 wordsAn official despatch sent to the Government since the interview with the delegates from the rebel leaders at Cairo announces that at a large meeting of influential inhabitants of that ...
Article : 79 words"LUCREZIA BORGIA" was produced again last evening before a well-filled house. The rendering was very acceptable. To-night Ambroise Thomas's new opera "Mignon" will ...
Article : 683 wordsHis Royal Higness the Prince of Wales has expressed a strong desire to proceed to Egypt, but has abandoned the idea in deference to the objections of her Majesty the Queen. ...
Article : 39 wordsA milling and mercantile company has been formed, with a capital of £750,000, for the purpose of taking over the milling and grain business of four large firms, including eleven ...
Article : 384 wordsIn consequence of the defeat of M. de Freycinet in the Chamber of Deputies on the proposal for a special war vote for the despatch of troops to Egypt, the French Government ...
Article : 45 wordsThe relations between the Sultan and the British ambassador, Lord Dufferin, are at present somewhat strained, consequent upon the recent action of the Porte. ...
Article : 33 wordsEngland has again invited Italy to cooperate with her in restoring order in Egypt, but the Italian Government decline to take any action. ...
Article : 33 wordsAt the Land Court to-day 1420 acres were selected, and certificates of fulfilment of conditions granted to twenty-four selectors. A race was run to-day, for £10 a side, between ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Tue 1 Aug 1882, Page 3
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