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  2. Telegraphic News

    The Minister of Lands and the Under-Secretary of the Department returned this morning from a visit to Seabrook battery, near Northam. Mr ...

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  3. CABLEGRAMS

    Rear-Admiral Hugo Lewis Pearson succeeds Rear-Admiral Arthur George Bridge as flag officer of the Australian Squadron. ...

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  4. SPORTING.

    In the Victorian Club this evening 1000 to 40 was taken about Nor'-East for the Caulfield Cup. All money at 5 to 4 was taken about Aurum for the Derby. An even £200 ...

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  5. CABLEGRAMS

    The brigade commanded by General Westmacott has destroyed the towers at Kuda. The Akahels made an obstinate ...

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  6. Telegraphic News

    The Government intend putting a number of unemployed on the railway deviation, works at Cootamundra. The rate of pay will be 6s per day. The ...

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  7. MINING.

    The following is the return obtained from the twentieth parcel of ore from the Associated Mines seat to be treated ia South Australia:— ...

    Article : 135 words
  8. THE WHEAT SUPPLY.

    It is estimated that the British wheat crop will yield 26[?] bushels per acre, or a total of 6,125,000 quarters. Wheat during the week has been ...

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  9. TRAINING NOTES.

    At Flemington this morning the tracks were a little sloppy. Paul Pry was too pood for Zeno over a sound mile on the sand, which was accomplished in 1min 51½sec, both ...

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  10. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr Leake, on being asked to express his views on the Convention, said that the session was a most useful one, inasmuch as it cleared the way for the ...

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  11. THE MANUFACTURE OF STEEI RAILS.

    The negotiations which have been going on between Joseph Mitchell, ex-M.L.A, and the Government with a view to the establishment of iron-works for ...

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  12. FREEHOLD TRUST COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA.

    The Freehold Trust Company of Australia, Limited, has declared a profit of £6110. A dividend of 10 per cent for the half year will he paid, and ...

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  13. CRICKET.

    The Hannans Stragglers' G.C. will play a scratch match this afternoon on the Recreation Reserve at 2.30. ...

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  14. BOXING.

    A boxing contest for £26 a-side and the whole of the gate receipts, between W. Williams (champion middle-weight of West Australia) and Mick McCarthy, whom the ...

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  15. Mining Notes

    Two of the Huntingdon mills on Hannans Oroya mine are running, and within a few days the third erected after the opening will be at work. ...

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  16. GREECE AND TURKEY.

    An interview with Prince Constantinos, the Duke of Sparta, the eldest son of King George of Greece, has resulted in some sensational disclosures in ...

    Article : 101 words
  17. RAFFLING AT BAZAARS.

    The Vicar of Bathurst, in opening a bazaar, remarked that he would not allow raffling and art unions. He had repeatedly found young men whose ...

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  18. V.A.T.C. SCRATCHINGS.

    Following are scratchings for the V.A.T.C. Spring meeting:—TOORAK HANDICAP.—Don John. CAULFIELD CUP.—Don John. ...

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  19. CANADA ANNEXES BAFFIN LAND.

    Canada has annexed Baffin Land to prevent the territory from being seized by America in the event of Hudson's Straits becoming a grain carrying route. ...

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  21. PROHIBITION AGAINST STOCK.

    A meeting of the Cabinet was held this morning when it was decided that the recommendations of the Chief Inspector of Stock (Mr Morton Craig) ...

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  22. PLOUGHING MATCHES.

    The Minister of Agriculture has decided to give a subsidy for a course of ploughing contests similar to those given in agricultural shows. ...

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  23. LOCAL BETTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 124 words
  24. BRITISH-AUSTRALASIAN SHIPPING.

    Arrivals : Star of Victoria, Bungaree, Nineveh. Departures : For Melbourne, Cambrian, Monarch, Star of New Zealand ; ...

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  25. BOY SENTENCED TO DEATH.

    In the Maitland Circuit Court to-day John Mitchell, a boy of 15, pleaded guilty to criminal assault on a girl aged eight, and was sentenced to death. ...

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  26. MILITARY CONTINGENT FOR INDIA.

    In connection with the proposal that a contingent of Lancers should proceed to India, it is nnderstood the steamship companies have made an offer to take ...

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  27. THE TREATY OF PEACE.

    The Powers have formally communicated the treaty of peace to Greece, and with a view to rendering it operative they have requested Greece ...

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  28. VESSEL ABANDONED.

    The Margretha became dismasted on July 18 by reason of the very rough weather encountered. She was abandoned on July 20, and a German ...

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  29. THE CHARGE AGAINST JAMES MEYERS.

    An official investigation into the books to which James Meyers, lately employed at the Kalgoorlie branch of the Savings Bank, had access to, has ...

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  30. COOLGARDIE RACE CLUB.

    The committee of the Race Club to-night decided to increase the principal prize at the meeting on November 20 to £150 with the object of attracting horses from Perth. ...

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  31. HOUSE OF COMMONS CRICKET TEAM.

    In connection with the proposed visit to Australia of a cricket team composed of members of the House of Commons, Mr Henniker-Heaton, M.P., has sailed ...

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  32. BARQUE ON FIRE.

    The fire on the barque Highlands at Newcastle considerably damaged the rigging and cabins. After fighting for two hours the flames were extinguished. ...

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  33. LAND REVENUE.

    The land revenue for the month ending September 25 was as follows :—Sales, £5488:; rent, £8152; timber dues, £940.; fees, £281 ; and other ...

    Article : 111 words
  34. ROWING CONTEST.

    The match between W. A. Barry, of Putney, and George Towns, of New South Wales, to row from Putney to Mortlake for £100 a-side, came off this ...

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  35. TWO BOYS DROWNED.

    A sad drowning accident occurred to-day at Robertstown. The victims were the two sons of Gustave Pfitzner, 7 and 8 respectively. The elder brother left ...

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  36. QUEENSLAND.

    No penalty for the late payment of pastoral rents will be enforced in respect of cattle runs within the area if before December 31 arrangements are made. ...

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  37. THE TURF.

    The W.A.T.C. will hold a race meeting on Proclamation Day (October 21). The chief event is the Proclamation Handicap, of £150, 1¼ mile. Entries are due next ...

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  38. THE LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    The league of wheelmen are making vigorous efforts to secure J. Platt-Betts for the meeting on October 9 and 16. ...

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  39. DISPUTE REGARDING A LEASE.

    In the Banco Court to-day argument was resumed in the case of Austin and Hare against the decision of Mr Justice Hensman in an action taken against ...

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  40. A GRAND RACE.

    The betting just prior to the start of the race was 2 to 1 on Barry. Towns scaled list and Barry was 2lb less. The race was over the Thames ...

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  41. SUICIDE OF A COACHMAN.

    Geo Weidemer, a coachman, hanged himself in the hayloft at the residence of Mr Wendt, in Wakefield-street. ...

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  42. RETURN OF THE PREMIER.

    After an absence of five months Mr Kingston returned to Adelaide this morning. He was welcomed at the station by a fairly large crowd, who ...

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  43. THE FEDERAL QUESTION.

    In the Assembly, in reply to Mr Hardacre, Mr Tozer said it was not the intention of the Government this session to ask Parliament to consider the ...

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  44. COOLGARDIE NEWS.

    The Mount Malcolm Proprietary's clean up on the 25th inst resulted in 192 tons yielding 286oz Tindals crushed 104 tons for a yield of 85oz ...

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  45. RAILWAY EXTENSION.

    It has been decided to commence the construction of the Enoggera railway extension of three miles forthwith. The Gladstone railway will be opened on ...

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  46. THE COOLGARDIE BORE.

    The Coolgardie bore is now down a depth of 2662ft in hard diorite. It is intended to sink to 3000ft, but it is extremely doubtful whether water will be ...

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  47. MOUNT MORGAN.

    In consequence of the heavy rains it has been decided to resume full work at Mount Morgan within a week, operations having been partially suspended ...

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  48. KALGOORLIE RESIDENCE AREA CASE.

    Mr Hare, of Hare & Jodrell, applied for a writ of mandamus on behalf of one Robert Gullan. He stated that in this matter application was made by Robert ...

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  49. PARTICULARS OF THE EVENT

    Additional particulars relating to the race between Towns and Barry show that there was a slugish tide. Wind and weather were both of a favorable ...

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  50. VICTORIA.

    The will of the late Alex. Thompson, of Pierce Point, near Hamilton, grazier, has been lodged for probate. The real estate is valued at £24,497, ...

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  51. THE MINING EXHIBITION.

    A deputation was introduced to the Parlimentary visitors at noon to-day from the Executive Committee of the Exhibition Commission the ...

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  52. ESPERANCE.

    The Customs and jetty returns for the month of September were £1241 19s 5d, making a total for the three months of the current financial year ...

    Article : 135 words
  53. DEATH IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE.

    Robert S. Haig, wine and spirit merchant, Collins-street, died suddenly in a railway carriage between Elsternwick and Balaclava this morning. ...

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  54. ASSEMBLY DISSOLVED.

    The acting-Governor has issued a proclamation dissolving the House of Assembly. ...

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  55. ENGINE DEPOT AT KALGOORLIE.

    The lowest tender received for the construction of an engine depot at Kalgoorlie Railway Station, in connection with which the tenders were dealt with ...

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  56. AUSTRALIAN FINANCE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

    The Australian Finance Assurance Society has declared a dividend of 3s per share and has carried forward £7494. ...

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  57. PRISONER TO BE FLOGGED.

    Samuel Horricks has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment and two floggings of fifteen lashes each by the Collingwood Magistrates for obscene ...

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  58. BRACY'S OPERA COMPANY.

    Mr Tom Hill, the well-known baritone singer, leaves to join Bracy's Opera Company as a member of the chorus on Thursday's steamer, the Waroonga. ...

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  59. Shipping News.

    ARRIVED.—September 26 : Nemesis, s s, at Albany from Adelaide ; Flinders, s s, at Eucla from Adelaide ; Franze, barque, at Fremantle from Capetown ; Buninyong, s s, ...

    Article : 193 words
  60. Managers Report.

    Great Eastern (Bulong), September 22 :—I have continued to break good ore from ; the north and south drives at the 50ft level. Have completed the division of shaft and ...

    Article : 167 words
  61. BILLIARDS

    In the third round of the Grand Hotel Billiard Tournament Peacock (80 behind) beat Calford (20 behind) by 130 points, Rowell (scratch) beat Kenna (20 behind) by ...

    Article : 233 words
  62. DEATH OF A JOCKEY.

    The jockey Eyre, who was injured at Canning Park races, died to-night of concussion of the brain. ...

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  63. METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.

    The terms on which the new Metropolitan Board of Works' £500,000 loan will be refloated were decided to-day. The minimum price was fixed at par, ...

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  64. THE MINING COMMISSION.

    The Royal Commission on Mining, sat here to-day, the members present being Mr Rason, M.L.A. (in the chair), and Messrs Thompson, Bryant, Scarvell, ...

    Article : 125 words
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