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  2. A New Era in Literature.

    HITHERTO cheap literature has been mainly of two kinds, and these far removed the one from the other. On the one hand, partly from philanthropic motives and partly for trade purposes, ...

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  3. Coolle Labour.

    AS there seems to be some uncertainty with respect to the origin of the Coolie Act and the regulations framed under it (for instance, in a Brisbane morning paper they were attributed to ...

    Article : 2,508 words
  4. [OUR SPECIAL MESSAGE.] RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA.

    IT is stated that the relations between Russia and Austria have become strained, in consequence of the Panslavie agitation now going on in Russia unchecked by the authorities. ...

    Article : 37 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH.

    The cricket match between New South Wales and Victoria was resumed at noon to-day. The attendance was not nearly so large as on the previous days of the game. The scoring is as ...

    Article : 230 words
  6. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE KHEDIVE.

    The Porte has despatched a communication to the Khedive instructing him to maintain the status quo in respect of the engagements between Egypt and foreign Powers. ...

    Article : 33 words
  7. Licensing Meeting.

    THE usual monthly meeting of the Licensing Board was held yesterday, before the police magistrate and Messrs. Finney, Seymour, Bale, Mac Dounell, Grimes, Pettigrew, and ...

    Article : 439 words
  8. LIVE STOCK FROM AUSTRALIA.

    The steamship Ganges, from Melbourne, arrived at Deptford yesterday. The oxen and sheep on board are in fine condition. ...

    Article : 27 words
  9. EXTENSIVE FRAUD.

    A woman named Furniex has been arrested at Birmingham charged with having obtained £20,000 by means of fraud and forgery, and by personating Lord Arthur Pelham. ...

    Article : 31 words
  10. [REUTER'S AGENCY.] THE SULTAN AND THE KHEDIVE.

    The Sultan has ordered the Khedive faithfully to observe the treaties into which he has entered with foreign countries, and to maintain order within his own territory. ...

    Article : 37 words
  11. CONTINUED DISTURBANCE IN IRELAND.

    The condition of Ireland is still very unsatisfactory, and arrests are continually being made for illegal drilling, which is being largely carried on in both the southern and western districts. ...

    Article : 38 words
  12. VICTORIA.

    The Australian Electric Company has received a large order from Tasmania for torpedoes, cables, and all the necessary apparatus for laying and for firing mines; also for a number of powerful ...

    Article : 74 words
  13. THE CLOTURE RESOLUTIONS.

    The proposals which Mr. Gladstone intends to bring before the House of Commons to-night for the adoption of the clôture in order to prevent the obstruction of parliamentary business continue ...

    Article : 74 words
  14. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Miss L. Jervois, second daughter of his Excellency the Governor, was married this morning to the Rev. A. Cust, at St. Peter's Cathedral, in the presence of a large and fashionable assembly. ...

    Article : 77 words
  15. MR. GOSCHEN'S VISIT TO BERLIN.

    In the House of Commons this afternoon, Sir Charles Dilke, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question in reference to the visit recently paid by Mr. Goschen to Berlin, ...

    Article : 74 words
  16. Divisional Boards.

    THE first meeting of the board of this division since the annual election took place on Wednesday, the 8th instant, in the board's office, Rocky Waterholes, when there were present—Messrs. ...

    Article : 961 words
  17. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. Hunt, late Chief Secretary of Samoa, has issued a writ claiming £8000 damages from the High Commissioner, Sir Arthur Gordon, for illegal arrest and false imprisonment aboard the ...

    Article : 41 words
  18. FURTHER OUTRAGES IN IRELAND.

    Further outrages have occurred in Ireland. An attempt has been made to murder Lieutenant Lloyd, who was recently appointed temporary resident magistrate at Clare; and at ...

    Article : 51 words
  19. The Brisbane Courier.

    THE speech delivered by the leader of the Opposition at Charters Towers, as reproduced in the report of our special representative and published in Monday's ...

    Article : 4,964 words
  20. BRITISH AND FRENCH POLICY IN EGYPT.

    A joint note has been addressed by the British and French Governments to the Great Powers, explaining the policy pursued hy England and France in regard to the affairs of Egypt, and the ...

    Article : 61 words
  21. SHIPPING AND COMMERCIAL.

    The mails per Carthage and by the Orient and San Francisco lines were all delivered to-day. Copper is £69 10s. per ton. New Zealand wheat is 52s. per 496lb.; ...

    Article : 51 words
  22. City Police Court.

    BEFORE the police-magistrate and Messrs. W. H. Kent, White, C. Spry, J. H. Adams, T. F. Merry, and J. H. Walker, JJ.P. SLY GROG SELLING.—William Honry Rosser ...

    Article : 791 words
  23. TOOWOOMBA.

    The Circuit Court opened this morning before his Honour Justice Pring. J. M. Hazelhurst, charged with the larceny of a cheque, was sentenced to ten months' hard labour in Brisbane Goal, ...

    Article : 93 words
  24. Latest Mail News.

    THE San Francisco mail, delivered yesterday, brings us American papers to 11th January, and English telegrams to 9th January. The following are some of them new, but far the greater ...

    Article : 1,951 words
  25. ALLORA.

    Mr. Francis Kates was to-day elected mayor of Allora for the eighth time. ...

    Article : 25 words
  26. SURAT.

    There have been floods here, the water being now above the bridge rails, though it is falling slowly. The rain fell continuously from Tuesday to Saturday last. The mails have not yet ...

    Article : 43 words
  27. ROCKHAMPTON.

    Mr. Robert Sharples was elected mayor of Rockhampton on Saturday last. The polling for the election of a boardsman to represent No. 2 subdivision, Gogango, resulted in ...

    Article : 77 words
  28. SPRINGSURE.

    The Bauhinia Divisional Board election took place yesterday. For subdivision No. 1—Mr. Wills polled 62; Mr. Myers, 21; and Mr. Barnett, 8; there were 10 informal votes. For ...

    Article : 70 words
  29. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Marine Board yesterday met for the purpose of dealing with the case of Captain Curphey, of the Fiona. After deliberation, it was decided to suspend his certificate for three ...

    Article : 232 words
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