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  2. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The railway revenue of April was £84,790, compared with £60,703 in 1896; the expenditure was £57,546, compared with £23,422 for the same period of last year. The revenue of the 10 ...

    Article : 137 words
  3. VICTORIA.

    The trial of Charles John Hall on a charge of wife murder was continued at the Criminal Court, Bendigo, to-day. Mr. Justice [?]'Beckett having reviewed the evidence, the jury retired, and after ...

    Article : 90 words
  4. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Moslems at Heraklion, in Crete, are unable to obtain rations. They have committed raids upon the districts outside of the cordon established by the Powers. ...

    Article : 69 words
  5. THE RECORD REIGN.

    Every vessel which took part in the naval review on Saturday was outlined with electric lamps. At a given signal on Saturday night the light was turned on, ...

    Article : 269 words
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    Yesterday, being Coronation Day, the customary royal salutes were fired at noon. At night the city was again illuminated. The public buildings were a blaze of light, and ...

    Article : 10,267 words
  7. RECORD REIGN CELEBRATIONS AT MANLY.

    Manly was on fête yesterday, and wound up its celebration with tree-planting in the afternoon and a display of fireworks in the evening. For the trees special beds were prepared in the park round the ...

    Article : 322 words
  8. THE QUEEN'S CABLEGRAM.

    Only 47 minutes elapsed between the time of despatch of the Queen's telegram to the Governor on Tuesday last and the transmission of Lord Brassey's reply. ...

    Article : 31 words
  9. THE HARVEST PROSPECTS.

    Throughout business circles the splendid rainfall of the last few days has caused great satisfaction, and has promoted a feeling of confidence with respect to the immediate future. The ...

    Article : 47 words
  10. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The steamer Wyrallah, crossing out yesterday evening, grounded on the crossing opposite the bar, and though efforts have been made at each tide to flout her, she is still in much the same position. ...

    Article : 119 words
  11. THE BRITISH IN ABYSSINIA.

    M. Bonvatol, the French explorer, who has been watching the British mission in Abyssinia, has stated that he is convinced that the superior methods of the British ...

    Article : 42 words
  12. ISSUE OF BONDS.

    The Commissioners of the Savings Bank opened tenders to-day for 3 per cent. mortgage bonds to the amount of £17,125. The public tendered for £3025 at par. The balance, £14,100, ...

    Article : 467 words
  13. CELEBRATIONS IN PERTH.

    The jubilee celebrations were brought to a conclusion yesterday with a public display of fireworks. The effects were marred to some extent by the rain. "WOLLONGONG, Monday. ...

    Article : 125 words
  14. THE SOUDAN.

    Reports from the Soudan state that the Khalifa has collected camels so as to be ready to transport his treasure to Kordofan in the event of his forces being ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. THE SUGAR SEASON.

    Everything is in readiness at the Colonial Sugar Company's mill at Harwood to commence crushing, which is expected to begin in the second week of August unless the winter proves severe, in which case ...

    Article : 152 words
  16. TAMWORTH LAND BOARD.

    The following additional business was dealt with by the Land Appeal Court to-day:—Reference of Minister for Lands in respect of William Chapman's c.p. 90-479. The decision was reserved pending ...

    Article : 219 words
  17. GRECO-TURKISH WAR.

    Reports from Athens state that the Turks have occupied positions commanding Agrapha, and that the Greeks have occupied Karepnisi, to prevent ...

    Article : 1,184 words
  18. ARMY REMOUNTS FOR THE CAPE.

    The War Office authorities have made a promise to Sir Andrew Clarke, Agent-General for Victoria, that they will try Australian horses for remounts at the ...

    Article : 82 words
  19. PROPOSED IRONWORKS AT WOLLONGONG.

    In connection with the proposal to form a company to establish the iron industry in this district, it is reported that one of the coal-mining companies has offered to put up a furnace on certain conditions, ...

    Article : 81 words
  20. THE LATE MR. F. P. MACCABE.

    The funeral of the late Mr. F. P. MacCabe, of Russel Vale, took place this afternoon, the remains being brought by train from Bowral. There was a very large attendance, including persons from all ...

    Article : 93 words
  21. PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.

    There are several resolutions by private members, with a fine debating society flavour about them, to come up for discussion in the Assembly this afternoon, when questions and formal business have been ...

    Article : 624 words
  22. THE AMEER OF AFGHANISTAN.

    The Ameer of Afghanistan has congratulated the Queen upon the celebration of her record reign. In responding, the Queen said she was ...

    Article : 49 words
  23. THE LITHGOW MINERS.

    A meeting of the representatives of four collieries (the Zigzag, Vale of Clwydd, the Vale, and Oakey Park) was held this evening, at the Volunteer Hotel,]to confer on certain grievances submitted by the ...

    Article : 975 words
  24. WELLINGTON QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The jury in the case of James M. Leonard, charged with attempted stealing, were unable to agree, and after being looked up all Saturday and Sunday were this morning discharged by Judge ...

    Article : 1,542 words
  25. THE LOSS OF A RUSSIAN IRONCLAD.

    The Russian ironclad Gangoot, which was reported to have sunk yesterday, ran on an unmarked reef off Rondœ Island, in the Baltic Sea. A great hole was knocked ...

    Article : 60 words
  26. THE COLONIAL TROOPS.

    The colonial troops who were present at the Lyceum Theatre on Friday evening were delighted with Sir Henry Irving's kindness. He appeared in "The Bells" ...

    Article : 82 words
  27. QUEENSLAND.

    The Brisbane Municipal Council opened to-day [?]enders for laying wood-pa[?]ing in Queen, George, and Wickham streets. Seventeen tenders were received, 11 being from Brisbane, one from ...

    Article : 218 words
  28. THE GOLD COAST.

    Numbers of Chinese miners who have had experience in Australia are to be sent to the Gold Coast to prospect for gold. The West African colonies will bear the ...

    Article : 38 words
  29. NEW MINING COMPANY.

    The Blevin's Find Gold-mining Company, Menzies, Western Australia, is being formed, with a capital of £150,000, of which shares to the amount of £35,000 ...

    Article : 39 words
  30. THE DUBLIN TOURNAMENT.

    Trooper R. E. Harcus, of the New South Wales Lancers, won the first prize in tent-pegging at the Dublin Tournament. He also won second prizes in sword ...

    Article : 46 words
  31. SILVER.

    To-day's price of bar silver is 2s 3¾d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 17 words
  32. THE COLONLAL PREMIERS.

    After witnessing the review at Spithead the colonial Premiers became the guests of Mr. Charles H. Wilson, M.P. for West Hull, on board his steam yacht Eldorado. ...

    Article : 70 words
  33. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A large and influential deputation waited on the Commissioner for Public Works, Mr. Jankins, this morning to bring again before the Government the question of purchasing the Glenelg ...

    Article : 139 words
  34. NEW ZEALAND.

    H.M.S. [?]ylades, at Wellington, fired a salute in honour of the anniversary of the Queen's coronation. The steamer Tasmania has 20 stud sheep for the ...

    Article : 32 words
  35. STATE CHILDREN'S RELIEF BOARD.

    The monthly meeting of the State Children's Relief Board was held at the boardroom, Richmond[?] terrace, Domain, on Monday. Present—The president (the Hon. Sir Arthur Renwick), Mrs. Garran, ...

    Article : 272 words
  36. THE LOSS OF THE STEAMER SULTAN OF BOMBAY.

    The R.M.S. Valetta arrived from England yesterday, and brought news of the loss of the steamer Sultan oil Bombay in the Arabian Sea. After the Valetta had left Aden and when at ...

    Article : 290 words
  37. THE ROYAL GUESTS.

    Last evening the Duke of Cambridge dined with the Royal guests and the special envoys. ...

    Article : 21 words
  38. PROSPECTING PROPOSALS.

    The Commissioner for Lands is seeking to provide mineral prospecting work for men resident in the north and north-east, who are in sore straits owing to the drought. Mr. W. B. ...

    Article : 149 words
  39. AN ADDITIONAL HONOUR.

    The Queen has conferred upon Major-General Lord Methuen, C.B., the honour of Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. ...

    Article : 26 words
  40. THE NEW SOUTH WALES FORCES IN ENGLAND.

    English files to hand show that the New South Wales contingent in England has received particular attention at Hounslow. A special representative of the "St. James's Gazette" ...

    Article : 302 words
  41. AMUSEMENTS.

    The illumination of the city, and the fact that Monday is the "off night" of the theatrical week, in no wise diminished the attendance at the final performance of "Romeo and Juliet" last evening. ...

    Article : 149 words
  42. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 221 words
  43. TASMANIA.

    Coronation Day was observed at Launceston by a procession of friendly societies, the local and defence force and cadets singing the National Anthem at the Albert H[?]ll. Illuminations took ...

    Article : 58 words
  44. MASSACRE IN NEW GUINEA.

    Another massacre is reported from the interior of New Guinea. It is stated that a party of men making their way through on the Vanapa track, camped near a village. They all were ...

    Article : 100 words
  45. ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    The second of three performances of "The Streets of New York" was given at the Royal Standard Theatre last night by Henry's Dramatic Company. A crowded audience followed with appreciative ...

    Article : 93 words
  46. FISHER AND CO.'S FAMOUS "NATARA," for Coughs, Colds, and Influenza.

    Cures the T[?]roat, Cures the Chest, Cures the Head. One dose relieves, one bottle cures. Never fails. 1s 6d per bottle. All chemists and storekeepers, and at the Pharmacy, 337 George-street, ...

    Article : 51 words
  47. SPIRITS THAT ARE PURE ARE GOOD.

    Consumes would do well to test for themselves the vast superiority of Wolfe's Schnapps over all other stimulants. It is exceedingly mellow, and infinitely more beneficial and desirable than the cheap ...

    Article : 51 words
  48. COLUMBIA BICYCLES.

    The most Stanch and Graceful Bicycles ever built. M. Moss and Co., Wynyard-lane, Sydney.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 18 words
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