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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The late copious rain is welcomed as a been by the farmers. The crops around look beautifully green and promising, the country appears changed in its aspect, as if ...

    Article : 180 words
  3. STOCK AND SHARE MARKET.

    The following were the stock and share quotations and sales on 'Change on Saturday:- HOBART. ...

    Article : 134 words
  4. Advertising

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  5. SALT SYNDICATE.

    The salt syndicate which recently acquired the whole of the Cheshire salt works have now also obtained a number of the Carrickfergus rock salt mines, eight miles ...

    Article : 34 words
  6. EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS.

    Recent failures in, Yorkshire woollen manufactures has for a time weakened the price of wools except for choice staples. Twelve thousand bales were catalogued ...

    Article : 55 words
  7. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF A TORPEDO-BOAT.

    The Precious, torpedo-boat, is reported as missing from Portsmouth. The occurrence is causing much sensation. ...

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  8. THE FACTORY ACT.

    SIR,—The Factory Act as originally drawn by the late Mr. Giblin was almost an perfect document, but the Legislature was niggardly and shamefully curtailed its ...

    Article : 506 words
  9. THE NEW LORD MAYOR OF LONDON.

    Alderman James Whitehead, of Cheapsido Ward, is the Lord Mayor-elect for the ensuing year. ...

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  10. SIR MORELL MACKENZIE'S BOOK.

    Sir Morell Mackenzie, In his newly published book of experiences in the German Court, asserts that the late Emperor Frederick's life was shortened by at least ...

    Article : 43 words
  11. DEPRESSION IN THE COTTON TRADE.

    Cotton spinners in Manchester and other northern manufacturing towns are just now only working at half time on account of limited orders, both from home and foreign ...

    Article : 34 words
  12. LAUNCESTON.

    Hidden Treasure, b. 12s. 6d. Little Wonder, b. 1s. Moonlight, s. 1s. 6d. Princess Extended, b. 2d.; s. 9d. ...

    Article : 177 words
  13. HOLLOW TREE.

    A vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the Organ Fund St. James' Church, Montacute, was held here on Friday, September 21. Fine weather and moonlight nights are ...

    Article : 224 words
  14. A FRENCH REVISION BILL.

    The French Government, during the coming session will introduce a Revision Bill, but which will merely restrict the financial power of the Senate, and abolish ...

    Article : 36 words
  15. THE EMPEROR'S DIARY.

    The German Minister of Justice, Dr. Friedberg, with the consent of the Kaiser William II. prosecutes the publishers of the late Emperor Fiederick's diary. ...

    Article : 136 words
  16. MORE MYSTERIOUS MURDERS IN LONDON.

    Two more women have been murdered in London under similarly mysterious and revolting circumstances to those attending the Whitechspel murders. One of the women ...

    Article : 59 words
  17. TORPEDO RIFLE CLUB.

    A handicap match was held on Saturday last at Sandy Bay range by members of the above club, when four prizes were competed for from the club funds, Corporal Carter, ...

    Article : 210 words
  18. RETRENCHMENT OR RUIN?

    SIR,—Over 20 years ago Tasmania was struggling with one of her many financial crises. Then, as now, there was a large deficiency which the Ministry ...

    Article : 766 words
  19. YELLOW FEVER IN AMERICA.

    Yellow fever in the Southern States of America is dying out, consequent on heavy frosts whieh have set in throughout Florida and adjoining States. ...

    Article : 27 words
  20. AVOCA.

    Mr. Commissioner Dawson gave a verdict in the mining case, Toplis and Others [?] Harper and Others, in favour of Toplis. The decision has caused great surprise, as ...

    Article : 121 words
  21. LAUNCESTON.

    Members of the deputation from the Tasmanian Masonic Union, who have returned from the gathering of the representatives of the Coast Masons, at Formby, on Friday, ...

    Article : 272 words
  22. DEFEAT OF THE TIBETAN REBELS.

    The defeat of the Tibetan rebels by General. G[?]m's farces has utterly demoralised them. They were pursued to Rinchgong and the ...

    Article : 51 words
  23. TROUBLE IN TEXAS.

    A force of a thousand Mexicans has occupied Rio Grande, county of Colorado, United States, in consequence of the Texan authorities refusing to surrender a criminal ...

    Article : 56 words
  24. THE SITUATION AT SUAKIM.

    Osman Digna's forces, though unsuccessful in their recent attack on Suakim, have now entrenched themselves within a short distance from the forts at Suakim, where ...

    Article : 35 words
  25. MINING.

    The Launceston quotation for tin ore on Saturday was 18s. A call (the second) of 1d. per share has been made on the Sailor Jack Extended ...

    Article : 121 words
  26. COMMERCIAL.

    Australian hops, 1889 crop, realise from 7 to 8 guineas for delivery In June. It is useless shipping any of the present year's growth. ...

    Article : 87 words
  27. STRAHAN.

    A public meeting was held at Strahan on September 22, to consider the advisability of petitioning the Minister of Education to have a public school erected; also for the ...

    Article : 419 words
  28. THE TASMANIAN COURT.

    SIR,—It is no more than justice to say that the appearance of this little court is a credit to the commissioners, the exhibitors, and the caretaker. ...

    Article : 445 words
  29. MR. GLADSTONE AND SCOTCH HOME RULE.

    Mr. Gladstone has refused to subscribe to the Scotch Home Rule Fund, as he is afraid that it might prejudice his political programme. ...

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  30. THE NEWMARKET RACES.

    Rous MEMORIAL STAKES, of 15sovs. each, with 500sovs. added (400 sovs. to go to the winner and 100sovs. to the nominator of the winner), for two-year-old. Five ...

    Article : 65 words
  31. [From Melbourne papers]

    The New York Herald states that the Senate will probably substitute for the Tariff Bill, adopted by the House of Representatives, an amendment in favour of ...

    Article : 118 words
  32. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Argun (by cablegram), September 29.— Messrs. Gilbort, McCaul, and Co. report sales of Cuzeo'a shipment, 22 tons, at £104. Brothers: No. 1, September 29.—Output ...

    Article : 189 words
  33. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

    Arrived.—St. Mildred, ship, from Melbourne (June 21). Brahmin, ship, from Adelaide (May 25). Cape Wrath, from Adelaide (May 20, uta Port Gormain, June ...

    Article : 33 words
  34. PLOUGHING MATCH AT EVANDALE.

    The Evandale Ploughing Association held their first match on the 28th ult., on ground kindly lent by Councillor Bryan. There was a large muster of people, including ...

    Article : 512 words
  35. THE VICTORIAN AGENT-GENERALSHIP.

    It is reportad that an extension of the term of office of Sir Graham Berry as Agent-General for Victoria would be popular. ...

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  36. Intercolonial Telegrams.

    Grandamateur rowing and sculling contests took place yesterday. The Amateur Champion Sculls was won by J. C. Fitzgerald, of Williamstown Club; G. R. Ainley, Yarra ...

    Article : 60 words
  37. THE BLUE GUM TREATMENT OF DIPHTHERIA.

    The following is the report of Dr. Willis, health-officer of Daylesford, Victoria, on the new method of treating diphtheria with an infusion of blue-gum leaves. The report ...

    Article : 849 words
  38. RETURN OF-BISHOP MOORE.

    The Right Rev. James Moore, Roman Catholic Bishop of Ballarat, has had a special interview with His Holiness the Pope, and embarks, if possible, by the steamer Ormuz, ...

    Article : 42 words
  39. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

    The third half-yearly meeting of the Waterhouse Quartz and Pyrites P.A. was held last night, Mr. J. Lamont in, the chair. ...

    Article : 99 words
  40. THE RECENT NAVAL MAN[?]UVRES.

    The special committee appointed to report on the results of the recent naval manoeuvres, as affecting the actual work of the different classes of vessels engaged, and their ...

    Article : 42 words
  41. PEACE PROSPECTS.

    The Right Hon. Sir J. Forgusson, Bart., the Conservative member for Mauchester, in the course of an address to his constituents, said there was at present an unexampled ...

    Article : 52 words
  42. SPORTING

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 163 words
  43. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

    SIR,—Will you kindly allow me to draw our members' of Parliament attention through your valuable columns to another of the pests that is fast gaining hold of our ...

    Article : 211 words
  44. THE BARRACK RESERVES AGAIN.

    SIR,—When you can afford it will you kindly allow me space to thank " Health " for the letter about the Barrack reserves. This matter badly required stirring up. It ...

    Article : 321 words
  45. THE TIN MARKET.

    Messrs. P. W. Spence and Co., under date London, August 16, report:- The tin market has been firm thronghout the month, and an advance of about £10 per ...

    Article : 579 words
  46. RUMOURED ROYAL MARRIAGE.

    It is again rumoured that the Princess Maud, third daughter of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, is to marry the Grand Duke Nicolas, the Czarovich of Russia. ...

    Article : 32 words
  47. THE TABLE CAPE LIGHT.

    SIR,—I am very sorry to have to trouble you again with the much-discussed question of the light at Table Cape, which is still to be seen from the streets of Burnie. There ...

    Article : 207 words
  48. COUNT HERBERT BISMARCK.

    It is reported in Berlin that at the interviewa held at Potsdam by the Emperor with Prince Von Bismarch and Count Herbert Bismarck, it was decided that the Count will ...

    Article : 54 words
  49. THE TURKO-GREEK DIFFICULTY.

    The Sultan of Turkey has issued instructions to the Governors of the [?]gean Archipelago to cease oppressing the Greek fishermen plying their avocation in and ...

    Article : 32 words
  50. THE AGENT-GENERALSHIP.

    Sir,—It is a matter of surprise that members of Parliament have not authoritatively demanded from Ministers their intentions regarding the appointment of the ...

    Article : 443 words
  51. THE BURMESE MURDERERS.

    An ultimatum has been issued to the mountain tribes who recently murdered Major Battye, calling on them to surrender, and the ringleader to pay a fine of 5,000 ...

    Article : 32 words
  52. THE FIJI COUNCIL.

    Mr. Corny Berry has been gazetted a member of the Legislative Council of Fiji. ...

    Article : 17 words
  53. A.J.O. SPRING MEETING.

    The spring meeting of the Australian Jockey Club was concluded yesterday. The committee of the A. J.C. held an inquiry on the course into the running of The Nun in ...

    Article : 505 words
  54. OUR LADIES MELBOURNE LETTER.

    It is amusing sometimes to observe how ready persons are to attack others on account of something they have written or said. The editor of Table Talk was very hard on Viva ...

    Article : 1,134 words
  55. UNSPORTSMANLIKE DESTRUCTION OF FISH.

    SIR,—Some 15 years ago, if memory does not fail, I drew attention through the columns of your paper to the wanton destructlon of fish by traps in that portion of ...

    Article : 652 words
  56. THE FREYBERG SMELTING WORKS

    Mr. W. C. Roberts-Austen, F.R.S., chemist and assayer to the Royal Mint, who recently accompanied Sir Francis Dillon Bell, Agent-General for New Zealand, on a ...

    Article : 47 words
  57. THE HUTCHINS SCHOOL CADETS.

    Last night the rain came down heavily for about three hours, but everybody was safe under canvas, and this morning it wss beautifully fine. At morning parade the ...

    Article : 88 words
  58. CO[?]MINING DIFFICULTIES IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE.

    T[?] hundred thousand coal miners in England, Wales, and Scotland, have simultaneously demanded an advance of 10 per cent, on the present rates paid to them. ...

    Article : 87 words
  59. FALSE COCOAS.

    FALSE COCOAS.—It is necessary that the public should know that the so-called pure Dutch Cocoas and their English imitations are adulterated with about 4 per cent, of ...

    Article : 62 words
  60. A NEW GUINEA EXPEDITION.

    General McIver, who was amongst the first European explorers of New Guinea is now organising an expedition there. ...

    Article : 22 words
  61. A NEW SILVER MINING COMPANY.

    The Pearson (Kangarilla) Silver Mining Co. has been registered with a capital of £75,000. ...

    Article : 22 words
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