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  2. The Recent Mining Fatality.

    MELBOUBNE, Tuesday.—This morning the body of Richard Grace, one of the victims of the Shaw's Reef mining accident at Maryborough, was recovered at the 325ft level. The body had been ...

    Article : 90 words
  3. Horseless Cavalry in Britain.

    LONDON, December 30.—It has been officially disclosed that fully one-third of the cavalry force of Great Britain are without horses. The circumtance has been much criticised. ...

    Article : 31 words
  4. TELEGRAMS.

    ADELONG, Dec. 28.—A slight, but distinct shock of earthquake was felt here this morning about a quarter to 9 o'clock. It seemed to be travelling in a northerly direction. ...

    Article : 32 words
  5. The Colonial Institute.

    LONDON, December 30.—The Fellows of the Royal Colonial Institute have arranged to give a dinner at the Hotel Metropole on January 13 to celebrate the coming of age of the institute. The ...

    Article : 62 words
  6. Fires.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 28.—At a special meeting of the board of managers of the Alfred Hospital, on Thursday, it was decided to rebuild the west wing, which was gutted by the late fire. In the ...

    Article : 458 words
  7. Severely Burned.

    GBAFTON, Tuesday.—Sarah Morrison, residing at South Grafton, was admitted to the hospital, suffering from burns on the hands and legs, caused by the upsetting of a kerosene lamp ...

    Article : 38 words
  8. Australian Racehorses.

    LONDON, December 30.—Lord William Beresford has made a bet of £500 with the Duke of Portland that he (Lord William) will in 1889 produce an Australian horse that will beat any ...

    Article : 41 words
  9. Fire Brigades Demonstration.

    BATHURST, Tuesday.—The Centennial march in connection with the Fire Brigades Demonstration, last night, was a great success. Over 210 men took part in the procession, which passed off ...

    Article : 133 words
  10. Convict Outbreak in Burmah.

    LONDON, December 31.—A serious mutinous outbreak is reported to have occurred at the gaol at Scheba, in Burmah; but the guard succeeded in overpowering and defeating the mutineers ...

    Article : 46 words
  11. A Mexican Hoax.

    LONDON, December 31.—A paper published in the City of Mexico has anticipated the New Year by a hoax of a gigantic nature. The newspaper in question was desirous of illustrating the ...

    Article : 266 words
  12. Custom House Returns.

    BROKEN HILL, Tuesday.—The total amount of revenue collected at the Broken Hill Custom House for the year ended December 28, 1888, is £63,857 9s 3d, ranking as third in value among ...

    Article : 49 words
  13. Commission of the Peace.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.—Eighty-seven new names were added to the commission of the peace, including the following: Thomas Camphell, Tweed River; W. M. G. Charles, Tweed River; George ...

    Article : 49 words
  14. Illawarra Ballway Traffic.

    WOLLONGONG, Saturday.—During the holidays the traffic on the Illawarra railway was something enormous. Each train was uncomfortably, crowded; and, in many instances, extra engines ...

    Article : 118 words
  15. Shipping News.

    LONDON, December 24.—Arrived: From Lyttelton, Bass Rock, barque, sailed September 8. The Bonne, bound from London to Adelaide, has put back, having been in collision in the English ...

    Article : 506 words
  16. Miscellaneous.

    LONDON, December 27. —Sir John Pender, chairman of the Eastern Extension Telegraphic Cable Company, intends to contest the electorate of Govan. ...

    Article : 256 words
  17. Death of a Councillor.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 27.—The death is announced of Mr. T. M'Pherson, who was one of the oldest of Melbourne Councillors, and who had occupied the position of Mayor. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. New Guinea.

    THURSDAY ISLAND, Monday.—The Government steamer Albatross leaves here to-day for NewGuinea with ammunition for Dr. M'Gregor, who reports having captured some of the natives who ...

    Article : 69 words
  19. Singularly Sudden Death.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 27.—A well-dressed woman, name unknown, aged about 50, fainted while riding on a tram at Collingwood to-day. She was taken to a chemist's shop in Simpson's-road; but ...

    Article : 76 words
  20. A Post-office Wanted.

    WOLLONGONG, Wednesday. — Residents of Cramsville are petitioning the PostmasterGeneral for a post-office to be established in that rising and populous centre. The population now ...

    Article : 40 words
  21. Drowned.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 28.—The body of a young man named Bass, who was drowned in Kenny's Baths on Boxing Day, has been recovered. MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—A sad case of drowning ...

    Article : 76 words
  22. Supposed Suicide.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday. — A supposed suicide, off Victoria Bridge, has been reported to the police by Mr. Hanney, who was going home to Kew at 10 o'clock this morning when he found a ...

    Article : 67 words
  23. Crushed by a Crane.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 28.—Robert Ryan, aged 34 years, was taken to the Melbourne Hospital today, suffering from injuries caused by a crane falling on his back. ...

    Article : 31 words
  24. Rainfall at Narrandera.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 67 words
  25. Typhoid Feyer in Melbourne.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 28.—Twenty-one cases of typhoid have been reported to the Central Board of Health since Monday. MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—Typhoid fever appears ...

    Article : 65 words
  26. Commercial News.

    LONDON, December 27.—Despite the injuries which the bad season has caused to the sugar beet crop in Germany and Austria, F.O. Licht, the well-known authority on the subject, estimates ...

    Article : 623 words
  27. Terribly Burned.

    CANOWINDRA, Wednesday.—Mrs. Michael Coady, a resident of this town, was terribly burned this morning through her dress catching fire. With great difficulty the relations present ...

    Article : 37 words
  28. Fatal Buggy Accident.

    MELBOURNE, Monday.—Mr. Edward Keogh, J.P., of St Kilda, and his wife were driving down Princes-street on Saturday evening, when one of the horse's got his tail over the reins. This ...

    Article : 90 words
  29. Collision in Hobson's Bay.

    MELBOURNE, v Wednesday.—A serious collision occurred in the bay at midnight on Tuesday. The steamer Hauroto, from Fiji, was coming in amid a blinding squall, and struck the iron ship ...

    Article : 120 words
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