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  2. THE ELINGAMITE.

    The enquiry into the cause of the wreck of the steamer Elingamite was continued today. Mr. Passey, a Portuguese, said the ...

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  3. VICTORIA.

    The Greek gipsy, Stephen Marsh, made another appearance at the City Court today, when he was for the second time called on to answer for his bold endeavor to ...

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  4. THE COUNTRY.

    A distinct shock of earthquake was felt here this evening at 6.35. It was apparently travelling from north to south. ...

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  5. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    At the Criminal Court to-day a young woman, Eliza Dunn, pleaded guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of her child. His Honor said the case was a sad one. ...

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  6. HARBOR FOR BEACHPORT.

    Throughout the south-east there exists an almost general feeling of discontent at the way in which the development of this important part of the State has been ...

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  7. THE DUBLIN TRAGEDY.

    The galleries of the Criminal Court were crowded on Tuesday morning when the Dublin tragedy case was called on. Wm. John Martin was charged before his Honor ...

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  8. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

    The selection committee of the Adelaide and Suburban Cricketing Association (Messrs. F. Adams, J. Evans, and J. McInnes) met on Monday evening to pick ...

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  9. MANNUM.

    December 7.—Stripping is now in progress in this district, where the stripper is required. At the lower end of the hundred of Finniss there are some remarkably ...

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  10. RAIN IN THE NORTH-EAST.

    Although locally the drought continues unabated, last Friday brought a splendid rain over portions of the north-east. Yunt[?] registered an inch and a quarter, which fell ...

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  11. THE "TOTE" SHOPS.

    The "tote" shops of Adelaide are no more, for the promoters, realising the futility of knocking their heads against such a stone wall as the Gaming Law ...

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  12. A SHOT THAT FAILED.

    Joseph Whelan, an old man, was recently, discharged from the Working Men's Restaurant, Perth, where he was employed as[?] cook. He attributed the blame of his ...

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  13. CROPS IN THE SOUTH-EAST.

    After a scarcity of rain for nearly a fort night, a good fall was recorded locally on Friday and Saturday, 1½ in falling, and although it will do no harm to the grain ...

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  14. NARRACOORTE.

    December 7.—On Friday evening a sendoff was given to Mr. W. P. Hayman, at the Narracoorte Hotel. For over two years Mr. Hayman has been manager of Messrs. ...

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  15. THE FREMANTLE TRUST.

    At a meeting of the Cabinet this morning the appointment of the following gentlemen as members of the Fremantle Trust, which will be constituted at the beginning of the ...

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  16. WARNING TO IMPORTERS.

    The Trades Mark Act provides that all articles manufactured outside the State and imported here shall be branded in such a manner as to show in which country they ...

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  17. AN EPIDEMIC OF SUICIDE.

    Three suicides were recorded to-day. John Weir, a bootmaker, hanged himself at North Melbourne to escape financial worries. At Carrum, J. Irwin, while under the ...

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  18. FATAL SHUNTING ACCIDENT.

    A railway employe, Herbert McDougall, aged 26, was killed at the Victoria Quay, Fremantle, while engaged in shunting operations. The deceased was a native [?] ...

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  19. PORT AUGUSTA.

    December 8.—At a meeting of the Port Augusta Aquatic Club held this evening it was decided to hold a regatta on December 29. The following were appointed to make ...

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  20. RAILWAY TO PORT DARWIN.

    The "Sydney Morning Herald" takes a much broader and more statesmanlike view than does its contemporary, the Sydney "Daily Telegraph," of the South Australian ...

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  21. A TEACHER BURNED TO DEATH.

    At an enquiry into the death of Mary Walker, a State school teacher at Cunde[?] din, who was burned to death through [?] clothing catching fire, the jury added a ...

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  22. RHINE VILLA.

    December 8.—The hay harvest in the district has been safely gathered in. The cut was Light. Feed for stock will be scarce for some time, unless early rains fall to bring ...

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  23. A PECULIAR FATALITY.

    The inquest concerning the circumstances of the death of William Naughton, which occurred on December 1 from tetanus, alleged to have supervened on shock and ...

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  24. RUSSIAN AGRICULTURE.

    M. Nicholas Krukoff, a gentleman who holds an important office in the Agricultural Department of Russia, is on a visit to Australia to enquire into agricultural and ...

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  25. KAPUNDA WATER SUPPLY.

    The heavy rains of Friday last have dispelled the threatened water shortage in Kapunda. There is now about 5 ft. in the reservoir at Taylor's Gap, which is sufficient ...

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  26. ESPERANCE TO KALGOORLIE.

    Mr. C. W. Deane, representative in Australia of the American Motor Car and Vehicle Company, has propounded a scheme for a passenger and mail service by ...

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  27. ROCHESTER.

    December 8.—Reaping has been delayed here, owing to the rain which fell on Friday, 65 points being registered. The fall was heavier in the hills. No damage was done ...

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  28. OSTRICHES AND OPTIMISM.

    At the half-yearly meeting of the South Australian Ostrich Company, held recently, the directors reported that the result of the six months' operations had "not been at ...

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  29. WEST AUSTRALIAN SPORTING.

    The entries received for the annual meeting of the W.A.T.C. number 611, against 471 last year. The Perth Cup has increased from 30 to 56, and the Railway ...

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  30. SPRINGTON.

    December 6.—A promenade concert was given in the Springton Council Hall on Wednesday, December 3, in aid of a new piano for the hall. A ladies' hat trimming ...

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  31. AUBURN.

    December 8.—Mr. James Fletcher Chomel, a resident here of about 20 years, died last week. He was the only son of the late Dr. Chomel, of Guy's Hospital, London. He ...

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  32. STIRLING WEST.

    December 9.—On Saturday evening the Queen Alexandra Sunbeam circle held a bazaar here, and the stalls, which were well stocked with useful and ornamental articles ...

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  33. THE TRENWITH SLANDER CASE.

    An attempt is to be made to reopen the slander action Fox v. Trenwith, which resufted a fortnight ago in the plaintiff being awarded 1/ damages without costs. Mr. ...

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  34. CHURCH INTELLIGENCE.

    A meeting of the executive of the Congregational Union and home mission of South Australia was held on Tuesday. The chairman (the Rev. M. L. ...

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  35. KAPUNDA.

    December 8.—Several cases, the results of serious accidents, which have been brought into Kapunda for treatment, have drawn attention to the necessity for some better ...

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  36. JACKASSES AND DEVILS.

    "The devil is not always so black as he is painted," remarks the Hobart "Mercury." Mr. McGowan, curator of the Hobart zoological collection, makes the remarkable ...

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  37. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    The citizens' committee, dealing with the unemployed, made another effort to-day to induce the Minister of Lands to set apart some suitable Crown lands on which to ...

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  38. YONGALA.

    December 8.—The first load of this season's wheat was delivered in the railway yard to-day, the purchaser being the S.A.F. Union. The quality was good. The ...

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  39. AN UNLUCKY FAMILY.

    The family of Miss Skinner (one of the Elingamite's missing passengers) have had a unique experience of shipwrecks, Mr. Skinner having been a sufferer in this ...

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  40. CHESS.

    The annual handicap tourney of the Norwood club is now finished. Play started on May 14 last with 11 competitors. Clarke retired at an early stage, then Farmer withdrew in June, and his ...

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  41. CIVIL SERVICE REPRESENTATION.

    The Town Hall was packed to-night, the occasion being an enthusiastic demonstration in opposition to the Government proposal for special representation of the Civil ...

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  42. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Hirsch desired to move the adjournment of the House to discuss the suspension of the duties on grain and fodder. He failed to ...

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  43. THE UNIVERSITY.

    Examinations in Practice of Music (November). — The University of Adelaide, in conjunction with the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, London. ...

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  44. BROKEN HILL.

    Mr. J. B. Gluyas, late manager of the South mine, and more recently of the White Leads and South Extended, died last night at the age of 74 years. ...

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  45. LAURA.

    December 6.—Wednesday, December 3, was observed as visiting day at the Beetaloo school. Mr. W. Campbell (chairman of the board of advice) attended, with Mrs. ...

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  46. DONT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY.

    The "Encyclopaedia Britannica" does not appeal to any one section of readers, but to all. It is, in fact, a complete library in itself. A library to which the scholar, who ...

    Article : 316 words
  47. THE WATER SUPPLY.

    Mr. O'sullivan is reported to have said that in consequence of the recent rain there is no need to push on with the work to secure a large water supply for Broken Hill. ...

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  48. THE ORNITHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.

    A special meeting of the S.A. Ornithological Association was held at Dr. A. M. Morgan residence on Friday evening, and Mr. M. Symonds Clark presided over a good attendance. The ...

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  49. THE TREATMENT OF WASTES.

    The new process invented by Mr. G. D. Delprat (general manager of the Proprietary mine) for treating tailings has been tried with most gratifying results. These ...

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  50. MAITLAND.

    December 3.—Mr. John Reynolds, an old and respected resident of the district, died somewhat suddenly on Sunday last. The deceased had a severe illness some time ago, ...

    Article : 84 words
  51. Advertising

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  52. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Law, who was re-elected for South Balmain, was sworn in. He was loudly cheered, and took his seat in the front ...

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  53. MOUNT GAMBIER.

    December 6.—A meeting of the committee of the Mount Gambier A. and H. Society was held this afternoon. The receipts at the last show were reported to be £790 ...

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  54. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.

    December 9.—Present—The Mayor (Mr. R. B. Cuming). Crs. Graves, Schroder, C. J. Supple, Filsell, Weeks. J. J. Supple, Abbott, and Cope. Finance committee reported—Receipts, £121 19/9; ...

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  55. THE FLORAL FAIR.

    A well-attended meeting of ladies, convened by Mrs. Shipway, was held in the Institute Hall, Koolunga, on December 3, in connection with the rose stall for the floral fair, to be held in ...

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  56. TASMANIA.

    The Legislative Council to-night passed the Appropriation Bill through committee on the casting vote of the Chairman, but the third reading was ordered to stand over ...

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  57. Advertising

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  58. Advertising

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  59. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly this afternoon the debate on the second reading of the Coolgardie Water Scheme Bill was continued. In the Legislative Council the second ...

    Article : 58 words
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