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  2. MILITARY EXPENDITURE.

    The Colonial Secretary has informed his colleagues that Major-General French's appointment has resulted in a saving of a considerable sum to the colony in respect expenditure for defence ...

    Article : 535 words
  3. THE TORNADO AT NEVERTIRE.

    The inhabitants of Nevertire are now recovering from the fright caused by the ternado which visited their town on Monday evening. They are also hard at work repairing as best they can the damage which ...

    Article : 2,771 words
  4. QUEENSLAND.

    Captain P. W. G. Pinnock has been appointed assistant paymast[?]r of the Queensland Defence Force. The appointment dates from the 1st January. ...

    Article : 252 words
  5. VICTORIA. THE FEDERAL COUNCIL AND FEDERATION.

    The attention of the Premier has been directed to a paragraph in the Tasmanian News suggesting that the Federal Council should take up the question of federation and urge upon the various ...

    Article : 167 words
  6. IRELAND AND IMPERIAL TAXATION.

    A great meeting representative of all classes has been held at Limerick, at which a resolution, similar in terms to that adopted by the Dublin ...

    Article : 222 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    A great meeting, representative of all classes, has been held at Limerick, at which a resolution was passed declaring that the excessive taxation of Ireland was a national grievance, and ...

    Article : 7,312 words
  8. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. GREAT BRITAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.

    Mr. G. W. Small[?]y, the New York correspondent of the Times, telegraphs that an agreement has almost been arrived at between Sir Julian Paun[?]fote, British ...

    Article : 104 words
  9. JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL.

    In all probability Chief Justice Way will be nominated by a majority of the colonies as the representative of Australia on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Mr Justice ...

    Article : 173 words
  10. SITUATION IN TURKEY.

    M. Nelidoff, the Russian Ambassador in Constantinople, is urging the Sultan to effect economies in the public expenditure by reducing the effective state of the army ...

    Article : 43 words
  11. NEW ZEALAND.

    Great disappointment is expressed in Wellington at the decision of the Sydney bands not to take part in the band contests. Some articles found with the skeletons recently ...

    Article : 64 words
  12. BULGARIA AND TURKEY.

    The Bulgarian Government has asked the Powers to permit an immediate increase to be made in the import, duties of Bulgaria to the extent of 3 m=1/2 per cent. ...

    Article : 64 words
  13. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT A RACE MEETING.

    The second day's racing of the Peak Downs Turf Club was held yesterday. In the Wind-up Handicap a terrible smash occurred. Four horses fell. One jockey and a horse were killed, ...

    Article : 150 words
  14. NEW YEAR'S DAY.

    In addition to the many attractions for New Year's Day enumerated in our issue of yesterday the following arrangements are announced:— The authorities of the Zological Gardens have ...

    Article : 233 words
  15. THE CUBAN REVOLT.

    Officials at Washington and also at Madrid deny the authenticity of the report to the effect that arrangements had been made with a view to mediation by ...

    Article : 59 words
  16. THE JUST TORPEDO EXPLOSIVE.

    A meeting of the directors of the Just Torpedo Explosive Projector Company, Limited, was held to-day to consider an offer from a London syndicate to purchase Captain Just's invention, for ...

    Article : 104 words
  17. RUSSIA AND CHINA.

    The National Zeitung, a daily newspaper of Berlin, states that the recently-published treaty between Russia and China is but the fragment of a wider agreement, the ...

    Article : 47 words
  18. THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    In view of the extension of the bubonic plague in the East, the Chairman of the Board of Health has been consulted by the Postal Department as to whether any precautions should be taken to ...

    Article : 88 words
  19. SOUTH AFRICA.

    It is explained that the summaries of the recent speech of Mr. Cecil Rhodes at Port Elizabeth received in England were incorrect, and that his remarks with ...

    Article : 73 words
  20. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,164 words
  21. POSTAL AND TELEGRAPH OFFICE.

    The following notice has been issued by the Deputy Postmaster-General:— Friday and Saturday next, being public holidays, the following arrangements will be observed at the General Post ...

    Article : 309 words
  22. THE PACIFIC-ATLANTIC STEAM SERVICE.

    The Hon. Wilfrid Laurier, the Premier of the Canadian Dominion, is disgusted at the efforts which are being made by Sir Charles Tupper, the late Premier of Canada, ...

    Article : 115 words
  23. MESSRS. GOLDSBROUGH, MORT, AND CO.

    At an ordinary general meeting of shareholders in the firm of Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Limited, held to-day, the chairman (Mr. W. Cain) said that the business of the company as ...

    Article : 142 words
  24. THE AMERICAN TARIFF.

    A committee of the United States Senate is taking evidence daily at Washington upon the tariff question. Leading representatives of various ...

    Article : 44 words
  25. FATALLY GORED BY A BULL.

    Mr. Llewellyn Llewellyn, a well-known sheepfarmer, and a resident of the Kyabram district, was terribly gored by a bull to-day. Medical assistance was quickly obtained, but the injuries ...

    Article : 261 words
  26. PRUSSIAN FINANCE.

    The Prussian Government is converting the whole of its 4 per cent. consols into 3m=1/2 per cents. ...

    Article : 26 words
  27. RAIL WAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    In view of Saturday being also a public holiday, it may be mentioned that the holiday excursion tickets from all stations to all stations, except on the suburban sections, will be issued both to-day ...

    Article : 465 words
  28. THE GREAT BOG SLIDE IN IRELAND.

    The moving bog in County Kerry, Ireland, is a mile and a half wide and 30ft. deep. It is flowing towards the Lakes of Killarney. ...

    Article : 99 words
  29. BOYS' BRIGADE.

    A tea was given to the Sunday class of the Boys' Brigade last night in the Brigade Hall, Elizabethstreet, by Mr. J. R. Fairfax. After [?] repast had been partaken by 90 boys Mr. J. R. Fairfax ...

    Article : 395 words
  30. THE REBELLION IN THE PHILIPPINES.

    The Manila Court has sentenced Dr. Rizal to death for fo menting the rebellion in the Philippines. ...

    Article : 24 words
  31. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Acting on the suggestion of Mr. E. B. Young, of the South Australian Wine Depot in London, the Government have decided to allot a special sum of money for advertising South Australian wines ...

    Article : 201 words
  32. INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS.

    At the sitting of the Indian National Congress at Calcutta resolutions have been passed urging the adoption of the system of trial by jury and the separation ...

    Article : 62 words
  33. TASMANIA.

    The conference of Premiers to discuss Mr. Chamberlain's proposals re colonial trade with the mother country and intercolonial reciprocity will be held in Hobart on 2nd February. ...

    Article : 86 words
  34. TRAMWAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    Special trams will leave Bent-street for the vari— ou— suburbs at about 12.15 New Year's morning. On New Year's Day additional trams will be run on all lines. Special services are announced for Bondi. ...

    Article : 76 words
  35. MR. GLADSTONE'S BIRTHDAY.

    Numerous banquots and public meetings were held throughout the country yesterday on the occasion of the anniversary of Mr. Gladstone's birthday. ...

    Article : 51 words
  36. WAVERLEY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the above was held in the Waverley council-chambers on Monday. Alderman A. C. H[?]wlett, Mayor of Waverley, presided. The honorary treasurer (Alderman Watkin Wynne) ...

    Article : 202 words
  37. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A horrible burning accident occurred at Geraldton on Saturday night resulting in the death of the youngest child of Max Reichards. The house occupied by Reichards and family was a canvas ...

    Article : 239 words
  38. ARRIVAL OF THE FRIEDRICH DER GROSSE.

    The Norddeutscher steamer Friedrich der Grosse, Reimhasten commander, arrived from Bromen at 6 a.m. The following are the passengers in the saloon:— ...

    Article : 192 words
  39. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 236 words
  40. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 159 words
  41. MR. DUNCAN GILLIES.

    Mr. Duncan Gillies, who is retiring from the position of Agent-General for Victoria, returns to Melbourne by the P. and 0. R.M.S. Arcadia, leaving London ...

    Article : 35 words
  42. THE CASSILIS TRAGEDY.

    The police magistrate was occupied during the whole of to-day in hearing a charge preferred against John and Daniel Phillips for the murder of their father, Thomas Phillips. Both of the accused were ...

    Article : 87 words
  43. JAMAICA ORANGES IN LONDON.

    The first consignment of Jamaica oranges imported into London has proved successful. ...

    Article : 19 words
  44. SOUTH AUSTRALIA V. VICTORIA.

    The South Australian Eleven arrived this morning from Adelaide, and will commence the match against Victoria on Friday. ...

    Article : 25 words
  45. Advertising

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    Advertising : 21 words
  46. Advertising

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