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  2. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

    The Khedive opened the Egyptian Assembly, of Notables to-day. In his address he urged the pressing necessity which existed for the drawing up of a moderate programme. He said that the ...

    Article : 91 words
  3. TASMANIAN TELEGRAMS.

    Very heavy rain commenced to fall early this morning, and did not cease until 2 p.m., when a very strong wind cleared the rain off, and it is now (evening) fine. The tide to-day was very high and ...

    Article : 84 words
  4. SUMMARY FOR EUROPE.

    Our Summary of News for Home Readers, containing a complete epitome of the fortnight's events, for despatch by the Penincular and Oriental Co.'s steamer, Carthage, which sails from Melbourne on Wednesday, ...

    Article : 69 words
  5. SHIPPING.

    Fairy Rock, brig, 191 tons. E. McFic, retirned to port. ...

    Article : 19 words
  6. COASTERS.—December 29.

    Caledonia, Port Cygnet, produce; Mary Ann, Franklin produce; Gertrude, Huon, produce; Shannon. Black Jack, timber; Forget-me-not, Ralph's Bay, produce; Ruth, Peppermint Bay, firewood. ...

    Article : 32 words
  7. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

    All prepaid advertisements in The Mercury under 16 words are now inserted for One Shilling. ...

    Article : 25 words
  8. CLEARED OUT.—December 29.

    Freetrader, barque, 206 tons, for Dunedin. ...

    Article : 10 words
  9. SAILED.—December 29.

    Freetrador, barque, for Dunedin. ...

    Article : 8 words
  10. AMUSEMENTS.

    THIS EVENING, at 8. Walter Reynolds' Dramatic Company, Caste. TOWN HALL. THIS EVENING, at 8. Mendelsohn's Quintette ...

    Article : 36 words
  11. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] MOUNT NELSON.

    December 29, sunset.—Freetrader, barque, off Bull Bay. TAMAR HEADS. INWARD. ...

    Article : 240 words
  12. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

    The probable starters for the Champion Stakes, to be run at Flemington on Monday next, are:— Wheatear, Wellington, Santa Claus, Sir Peter, Royal Maid, Commotion, Coriolanus, Kohinoor, ...

    Article : 55 words
  13. OBITUARY.

    The Hon. Sir Robert Lush is dead. ...

    Article : 9 words
  14. THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL TREATY.

    Sir Charles Dilke has returned to Paris, to renew tho negociations in connection with the French commercial treaty. It is understood that tho committee will shortly resume its ...

    Article : 35 words
  15. THE MERCURY.

    "I ARRIVED in this country in the year 1839, an entirely unknown young man. I brought no letter of introduction; I was known to no person in the country; and I lived in New South Wales ...

    Article : 3,472 words
  16. NEW ZEALAND.

    His Honor ex-Judge Henry Samuel Chapman, formerly Colonial Secretary of Tasmania, is dead. [The above message was delayed owing to interruption of the telegraph line.] ...

    Article : 32 words
  17. THE DIFFICULTY BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND ROUMANIA.

    The difficulty between Austria and Roumania has bEen settled, and diplomatic relations have been renewed. The representatives havo returned to their respective posts, owing to ...

    Article : 47 words
  18. [From the Melbourne papers.] NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Another case of small-pox has occurred at Woolloomooloo, the patient being Mrs. Margaret Dalton, of Forbes-street. Mrs. Dalton has a baby four months old. Her husband is away from home, ...

    Article : 911 words
  19. IRISH AFFAIRS.

    The Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland has issued a proclamation, notifying that all notices to quit sent through the post shall be recognised as boing a legal service in the disturbed districts. ...

    Article : 32 words
  20. EXPORTS.—December 29.

    [A special charge is made to consignees who wish to particularise their imports.] Freetrader, barque, for Dunedin—89,000ft. timber, 15,000 palings, Alex, McGregor and Co.' 36 bgs ground ...

    Article : 47 words
  21. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 146 words
  22. [From the Melbourne papers.]

    It is reported that Russia and Austria have arranged the terms of a treaty by which they undertake the regulation of the affairs of the Balkan Peninsula, and pledge themselves to ...

    Article : 748 words
  23. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 680 words
  24. INTERCOLONIAL SHIPPING.

    MELBOURNE.—Arrived, December 25—British Ambassador, from Liverpool; Solid, from Gefle. December 27—William Hales, bound to Gallao, put in for provisions. Sailed, December 23—Precurseur, for ...

    Article : 611 words
  25. THE DROWNING OF MR. JAMIESON.

    We have been furnished with some particulars of the sad accident by which Mr. Jamieson was drowned on Thursday, and they are of a character to add, if possible, a still more distressing interest ...

    Article : 902 words
  26. WIND AND WEATHER REPORT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 69 words
  27. MAIL TABLE.

    ENGLAND.—Via Brindisi and Ceylon, due on the 13th prox. VICTORIA AND OTHER COLONIES.—Via Launceston, per s.s. Mangana, due to-morrow evening. ...

    Article : 112 words
  28. COMMERCIAL.

    The flour trade is very dull. Victorian flour is selling from £11, 10s. to £12 a ton in trade lots. Maize is quoted at 4s 6d. Orb iron is quitted at £24. The import markets generally are very slack. ...

    Article : 75 words
  29. COMMERCIAL.

    The Christmas holidays have interfered with the business of the week, which has been remarkably quiet, nor is there anything likely to transpire until after the new year. There has been nothing at all ...

    Article : 1,133 words
  30. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE

    Consols have advanced 1/8, and are quotod today at 993/8. Colonial Government Securities.—NEw South Wales five per cent. loan, 1872 to 1898, £108. ...

    Article : 182 words
  31. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 504 words
  32. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The new Government offices in victoria-square are now being occupied by the various departments. The cost of the building when finished will be about £60,000. ...

    Article : 261 words
  33. THE MAILS.

    The Peninsular and Oriental Co.'s R.M.S. Indus, which left Melbourne on 23rd November with the homeward mails, arrived here on 11th inst. ...

    Article : 203 words
  34. COMMERCIAL.

    The wheat market has been fairly active throughout the week, and closes steadily at 4s. 8d. per bushel for shipping parcels, f.o.b. at the Port. The leading brands of flour have weakened 2. 6d. ...

    Article : 116 words
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