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  2. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were opened to-day before Judge Docker. Charles M'Carthy pleaded guilty to stealing and killing one sheep, and was remanded for sentence. James Turner, charged with forging ...

    Article : 308 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE SOUTH AFRICAN COMMISSIONERS.

    Mr. W. Halso and Mr. J. D. J. Visse, the Commissioners from South Africa, arrived yesterday from Warialda and Moree, and left by coach last night for Glen Innes, en route to ...

    Article : 280 words
  4. THE WEATHER. MORE EXCESSIVE HEAT INLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 245 words
  5. THUE TRANSVAAL. THE ALLEGED PLOT.

    The Transvaal authorities have shown to the Government of the Orange Free State documents proving that the plot against the Transvaal was being organised ...

    Article : 56 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    In reply to the authorities at Washington, the Marquis of Salisbury has informed them that the new Flying Squadron is not destined for Bermuda, and is willing to ...

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  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    It is reported that the British Government has purchased two cruisors which were being built at Elswick-on-Tyne for the Government of the Argentine ...

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  8. MEETING OF CONSERVATIVES IN LONDON.

    In addressing a meeting of Conservatives in connection with the bye-election for St. Paneras South to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sir Julian Goldsmid, ...

    Article : 82 words
  9. ENGLAND AND VENEZUELA.

    The Venezuela Boundary Commission, which was appointed by President Cleveland to define the true boundary between Venezuela and British Guiana has ...

    Article : 53 words
  10. THE HEAT IN QUEENSLAND.

    A Charleville telegram states that the heat of the past week has been very severe. Four deaths have occurred from sunstroke. The official records show that the average daily maximum of ...

    Article : 87 words
  11. GREAT BRITAIN AND BRAZIL.

    It is reported that Brazil has demanded that Great Britain should restore the Island of Trinidad, and threateus to cease diplomatic relations unless the demand be ...

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  12. VISIT OF THE GOVERNOR TO BERRIMA.

    His Excellency the Governor visited Berrima this morning, and received a hearty welcome from the principal residents. He visited the gaol, and with the Hon. Miss Brand and Miss Darley was ...

    Article : 46 words
  13. RELEASE OP POLITICAL PRISONERS.

    The majority of the political prisoners in the Transvaal have been released on heavy bail. ...

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  14. TREATMENT OF INCURABLES AT THE SYDNEY HOSPITAL.

    The adjourned inquest touching the death of the patient Owen Jones who died in the Macquarie-street Asylum, Parramatta, was held yesterday afternoon. The Parramatta coroner Mr. J. E. Bowden, presided. ...

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  15. THE SOUTHERN COLLIERIES.

    Work at most of the southern collieries continues active. Last week South Bulli shipped 3564 tons, and worked 10 days for pay. To-day the steamships Captain Cook, Palmerston, Mount ...

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  16. DR. JAMESON'S INVASION OF THE TRANSVAAL.

    Six officers of the Bechuana Mounted Force will proceed to England in order to give evidence at the inquiry into the advance of the Chartered Company's force ...

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  17. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) TERRIBLE HEAT CONTINUING AT WILCANNIA.

    There is no abatement in the terrible heat. It was 118 in the shade to-day. A child named Reid succumbed to the heat; several old residents received sunstrokes yesterday afternoon and this ...

    Article : 417 words
  18. TURKEY AND ARMENIA.

    Details have been received of another horrible massacre of Armenians. One hundred Armenians, who had been wounded while fighting with the Turks ...

    Article : 108 words
  19. THE PACIFIC CABLE CONFERENCE.

    The Hons. J. Cook, C. Gavan Duffy, A. J. Thynne, and Dr. Cockburn met yesterday morning and completed their report, which will be submitted to the Governments of the colonies they have ...

    Article : 1,445 words
  20. FIRE AT A THEATRE IN RUSSIA.

    The theatre at Ekaterinoslay, in Southern Russia, was burned down during a performance last night. Forty-nine of the audience were burned to death. ...

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  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Government has decided to send the military commandant to the conference to be held in Sydney on the 29th instant, to discuss the question of arming the Australian troops with the ...

    Article : 111 words
  22. ACCIDENT TO THE DUKE OF ORLEANS.

    An accident has occurred to the Duke of Orleans in Italy. The Duke, while hunting, was thrown from his horse, and fractured his shoulder and his ankle. ...

    Article : 37 words
  23. THE ASHANTEE EXPEDITION.

    King Prempeh, the monarch of Ashantee, who submitted to the British demands on the occupation of Coomassie by the expedition under the command of Sir Francis ...

    Article : 47 words
  24. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. Salt, chairman of the New Zealand Midland Railway Company, is a passenger by the Manapouri, which left for Sydney to-day. ...

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  25. THE BEHRING SEA FISHERIES.

    The Canadian Government has assented to arbitration between Great Britain and the United States for a settlement of the points in dispute in regard to the Behring ...

    Article : 55 words
  26. NAVIGATION OF THE DANUBE.

    The work of blasting the Iron Gates, in obstruction in the River Danube of [?]normous dimensions, in Hungary, is expected to be completed in September ...

    Article : 234 words
  27. PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly, replying to a question, the Minister of Customs stated that about 80 gallons of fusel oil had been imported in December, but by a firm of chemical ...

    Article : 307 words
  28. VICTORIA.

    At an inquest to-day respecting the death of Burnett Moylen, aged 5 years, a verdict was returned that the boy was wilfully murdered by his mother, who was committed for trial. Mrs. ...

    Article : 67 words
  29. GOLDFIELDS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The sale of the London mine was completed yesterday, when the lucky prospectors received a cheque for £27,000, the sum of £30,000 having been paid as a deposit some time ago. The ...

    Article : 349 words
  30. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT AT BOURKE.

    The heat to-day was very trying, the thermometer registering 118' in the shade. Two deaths were reported to-day. Mr. R. Rheuben, a resident of Bourke, a wool-classer, died suddenly from heat ...

    Article : 142 words
  31. QUEENSLAND.

    At the twentieth general meeting of the Royal Bank of Queensland, the report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted, and a dividend of 2½ per cent. declared payable. Messrs. Unmack ...

    Article : 353 words
  32. ANOTHER CASE OF HEAT APOPLEXY.

    A child died yesterday from heat apoplexy while travelling with its parents between Boggabilla and Pallamallawa. The temperature this week has been equal to the average for last week. ...

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  33. A PERJURY CASE.

    Alfred Monson, who was tried and acquitted some months ago on a charge of shooting Lieutenant Hambrough during the visit of the latter to Monson's ...

    Article : 97 words
  34. SHOCKING TREATMENT OF A GIRL.

    A curious case of alleged detention of a young China girl by a Chinaman has been brought to light A resident of Hindley-street on Saturday informed the Commissioner of Police that a ...

    Article : 288 words
  35. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. OROTAVA.

    The R.M.S. Orotavn, J. Linklater, commander, arrived from Colombo at 8 a.m.on Saturday last, The following are tho passengers:— For MELBOURNE: Mr. and Mrs. Kand, Mr. ...

    Article : 125 words
  36. RAILWAY ACCIDENT ON THE MOUNTAINS.

    From some unaccountable reason the bogie wheels of the engine of the passenger train due here at 1 o'clock ran off the rails half a mile west of Linden, travelling a distance of 40 yards before the train ...

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  37. THE LEUWIN LIGHT.

    The new light to be erected by the Government of Western Australia on Cape Leuwin has been shipped for Australia by the steamer Gulf of Genoa. ...

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  38. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Francis Gill, warden of the North Coolgardie goldfield, expresses the opinion that the present arrangements will not work satisfactorily. He suggests that the transfers should be in ...

    Article : 199 words
  39. LECTURES.

    The first of a series of popular science lectures was delivered last night, at the Unitarian Church, Liverpool-street, by Mr. J. H. Rumsey, who dealt with the phonograph. There was a good attendance, and ...

    Article : 117 words
  40. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sal[?]o-day competition was again spirited. [?]ces are hardening[?] JAN. 21. At the wool sales yesterday the prices ...

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  41. SMELTING OF SULPHIDE ORES.

    There would appear to be every probability of the re-establishment of smelting works at the old Port Waratah site on the Hunter River. Several quiet visits have been made lately to this district by ...

    Article : 133 words
  42. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

    A shocking occurrence, resulting in the death of three persons from lightning, took place this evening near Orange. Alexander Mitchell, a former, was seated at table at tea with his ...

    Article : 75 words
  43. CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHINESS MISSION.

    The first of a series of meetings proposed to b[?] held throughout the diocese of Sydney with a view to resusc[?]ating interest in the present Church of England Mission under the ministry of the Rev. Soo ...

    Article : 118 words
  44. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 6?d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 15 words
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