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  2. SECOND EDITION.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day to 2s 3[?]d per ounce standard. ...

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  3. VICTORIA.

    The newly-elected Speaker, Mr. F. Mason, waited upon his Excellency at Government House to-day to announce his appointment to preside over the deliberations of the Legislative Assembly. Lord ...

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  4. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Giffen has definitely notified the secretary of the Cricketing Association that he will not play in the mutch against the Englishmen. T. M. Drew will take his place. ...

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  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden recently volunteered to visit the Czar and Czarina at Darmstadt. The Czar curtly declined the intended visit, ...

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  6. INDIAN FRONTIER WAR.

    The number of the enemy in the Sempagha Pass is daily increasing There are frequent skirmishes with the British troops. It is certain that the tribesmen ...

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  7. IN PARLIAMENT.

    It was asked whether the Government would give facilities for the disposal of private members' business when the Assembly met yesterday. Mr. Reid was in a dilemma—both Government and ...

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  8. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    The number of the enemy in the Sempagha Pass, on the north-western frontier of India, is daily increasing. There are frequent skirmishes with the British troops. It is certain that the ...

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  9. TASMANIA.

    At a public meeting of citizens of Hobart this evening, the Mayor presiding, the following motions were carried:—" I That the citizens of Hobart at a public meeting assembled, regret the action ...

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  10. LEADERSHIP OF THE OPPOSITION.

    The members of the Opposition party in the Legislative Assembly have postponed dealing with the question of the selection of a leader till next month. Sir John M'Intyre acts as leader in ...

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  11. A MINER ROBBED.

    A miner named Thomas Morris, a recent arrival from Queensland, has reported to the police that last night he was assaulted by two men and robbed of £94 in gold and 55s in silver, besides his ...

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  12. COLONIAL DEFENCE.

    In the "Government Gazette" of yesterday appeared a lengthy memorandam signed by Captain Nathan, of the English War Office, containing a statement from the Colonial Defence Committee ...

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  13. STODDARTS TEAM v. VICTORIA.

    At a meeting of the penuant committee of the Victoria Cricketers' Association to-night the following team was selected to represent Victoria in the match against Stoddart's Eleven:—Bruce, ...

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  14. QUEENSLAND.

    The Premier entertained the Ministry and the Government supporters at a picnic on board the Lucinda yesterday. Sir Hugh Nelson stated in reply to the toast of his health that the rumours ...

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  15. THE HUDSON RIVER DISASTER.

    Further information regarding the terrible disaster at the Hudson River Bridge on the line from Buffalo to New York show that two of the ears fell into ...

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  16. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MINING.

    The manager of the Lady Charlotte mine, three miles south-east of Coolgardie, contemplates sinking 1000ft. The main shaft is now down 200ft, and will be extended to 300ft. By the time that ...

    Article : 97 words
  17. BRITISH WEST AFRICA.

    Advices from West Africa state that the King of Benin, who was lately tried before a British tribunal for the massacre of the British mission under Consul Phillips, and ...

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  18. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    Parliament was opened by the Governor at noon with the usual ceremonies and formalities. There was a large gathering in the Council Chamber, ladies being present in strong force. The ...

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  19. THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE.

    The miners of South Wales have resolved to assist the engineers on strike. ...

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  20. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Two men, named Farmilo and Maroney, while working this morning in block 10 had a narrow escape from serious injury. They were precipitated down a pass, falling about 28ft. Farmilo fell ...

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  21. RAILWAYS IN CHINA.

    The proposed loan which was to have been financed by Mr. E. T. Hooley, for the construction of railways in China, has been abandoned. ...

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  22. TASMANIA.

    A publia meeting is being held at the Hobart Town Hall this evening to consider a resolution adopted by the Railway League on Monday evening condemning the action of the Government in ...

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  23. A PARIS TRAGEDY.

    An artisan, together with his wife and four children, committed suicide in Paris yesterday by inhaling the fumes of charcoal. ...

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  24. NEW ZEALAND.

    At the Christchurch Diocesan Synod it was resolved that Bishop Julies be requested to take steps for the formation of committees to discuss social and industrial questions from a Christian ...

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  25. THE FRENCH IN MADAGASCAR.

    The French Chamber of Deputies has been asked to vote 17,000,000 francs (£680,000) for the military establishment in Madagascar. ...

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  26. A ROMAN CATHOLIC PASTORAL.

    A pastoral has been issued by Archbishop Cleary, of Kingston, Canada, declaring it to be a mortal sin for Roman Catholics to attend a funeral or a wedding ...

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  27. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Assembly Mr. Glassey asked the Premier if he had received the report of the Queensland National Bank Commission Sir Hugh Nelson said he had not received the report. In reply ...

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  28. THK LUCKNOW STRIKE.

    I stated yesterday that the surface men notified by Mr. Lock had resumed work at the Wentworth mine. Of course all the men required for surface work did not receive notices, for the simple reason ...

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  29. SICKNESS IN CUBA.

    Advices from Havannah state that a fearful amount of sickness prevails in Cuba, 40,000 of the inhabitants being laid up. Terrible distress prevails. ...

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  30. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Dr. Caldicott, musician and composer, and author of the choral cantata "The Widow of Nain," and other works. ...

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  31. THE COURT OF APPEAL.

    The Right Hon. Sir Henry Charles Lopes, one of the Lords Justice of Appeal, has resigned. ...

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  32. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Two Little Vagabonds," a drama which, [?] addition to much that is pathetic, provides for the sensational situation of the fourth act, wherein Mr. and Miss Titheradge figure so well, is drawing large ...

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  33. REV. DR. STOUGHTON.

    The death is announced of the Rev. John Staughton, D.D., who retired from the Congregational ministry in 1875. He was in his 90th year. ...

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  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Council the Chief Secretary introduced an Amending Licensing Bill to enforce the Sunday closing of hotels. The principal clauses define a bona fide lodger as a boarder and ...

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  35. FIRE IN PETROLEUM SPRINGS.

    A fire has broken out in the petroleum springs at Baku, in Caucasia, Russia. Damage has been caused to the amount of 1,000,000 roubles. ...

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  36. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    At the Lyceum Theatre Frank Harvey's new drama, "Fallen Among Thieves," was witnessed by a crowded audience last night, and the beautiful scene of the Thames embackment excited general ...

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  37. THE LATE MR. LANGTRY.

    An inquest was held touching the death of Mr. Edward Langtry, husband of Mrs. Langtry, the society actress, who recently died in the lunatic asylum at Chester. A ...

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  38. CRITERION THEATRE.

    There will be a matinee to-day, with a reduced tariff for children, at the Criterion Theatre, where Mr. Philip Newbury, Professor Morritt, and Miss Fanny Wentworth are included in Mr. rickards's ...

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  39. FRANCIS TURNER PALGRAVE.

    The death is announced of Frnacis Turner Palgrave, LL.D., formerly professor of poetry at Oxford University, aged 73. ...

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  40. THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH.

    The Order of the Garter has been conferred upon the Duke of Buccleuch. ...

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  41. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    At the Tivoli Theatre to-night Miss Lilian Tree, by general desire, will sing the spirit-stirring cavatina from "Roberto," and on Saturday the prima do[?]na will join Mr. M. Haven m the great ...

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  42. THE MINISTER FOR WORKS AT PARKES.

    A banquet was given to the Hon. J. H. Young, Ministar for Works, last night. The Mayor (Alderman Lowing) was chairman, and the event proved very succeasful. Visitors were present from various parts ...

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  43. MISS SCHMIDT'S CONCERT.

    Miss Florence Schmidt will give a concert at popular prices at the Town Hall on Saturday, when the brilliant young soprano will sing the Bolero from "Vespri Siciliani," the Mail Scene from ...

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  44. THE WHEAT MARKET.

    At Mark Lane to-day wheat was 9d per quarter dearer for the week. ...

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  45. A RETURNING COLONIST.

    Mr. R. J. Alco[?]k will return to Melbourne by the Messageries steamer Armand Be[?]. ...

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  46. HAMBOURG FAREWELL CONCERT.

    Messrs. Mark and Jakoff Hambourg and Mr. John Lemmone having offered to give a concert, free of all exp[?]ses, in aid of the proposed Queen Victoria Hospital for Consumptives, the committee has fixed ...

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  47. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The inquest on the body of Mrs. Lorenzo O'Brien, the victim of the recent tragedy, was continued to day, but the evidence brought out no new facts The inquiry will be continued on ...

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  48. THE AUSTRALIAN STARTING MACHINE.

    In accordance with previous arrangements several races at Newmarket were yesterday started by Grey's Australian starting machine. The fields were small, ...

    Article : 88 words
  49. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 387 words
  50. LATE SHIPPING.

    Messrs. George Thompson's Aberdeen line ship Patriarch anchored in Watson's Bay from London last night. Captain Breach reports that the ship left the South-West Docks, London, on July 22. and ...

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  51. THE PORT KEMBLA HARBOUR SCHEME.

    A meeting of the Port Kembla Harbour committee last night decided to request Messrs. Archibald Campbell and Nicholson, M[?]. L.A., to give an open invitation to members of Parliament to visit the site ...

    Article : 116 words
  52. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TIMBER COMPANY.

    The capital of the Davies Karri and Jarrah Company, Karradale, Western Australia, which issued 6 per cent, preference shares amounting to ¤50,000, ...

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  53. THE PHYLLOXERA PEST.

    There are diseases relating to the human system of more consequence than this, and for kidney affections Wolfe's Schnaps is a radical specific,—Advt. ...

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  54. TROUBLE IN HIGH LIFE.

    Ogdeu'S Guin[?]a Gold Cigarettes are short on the market. Our gilded youths won't be happy until they get some again,—Advt. ...

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