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  2. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    The V.A.T.C. Spring Meeting was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday under the favourable conditions of magnificent weather, a large attendance, and splendid sport, which was all that ...

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  3. SECOND EDITION. THE WAR IN THE EAST.

    The Japanese Diet has unanimously passed the proposed war loan. The Diet declared that it was prepared to grant everything that may be necessary to prosecute ...

    Article : 61 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    On Wednesday the steamers Palmerston (625 tons) and Bowra (209 tons) loaded coal in Belmore Basin for Sydney. On Thursday the steamer Aldinga took 449 tons coal in the basin for Sydney. ...

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  5. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE FEDERATION OF THE COLONIES.

    The Minister for Customs is working assiduously to secure some tangible advance towards the federation of the colonies. His efforts are directed towards securing in the first instance reciprocal ...

    Article : 77 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.

    The latest intelligence from Livadia, in the Crimea, is to the effect that there is no improvement in the condition of the Czar. ...

    Article : 82 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Ameer of Afghanistan, Abdurrahman Khan, is slightly better. OCT. 21. It is understood that in the event of the ...

    Article : 110 words
  8. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.

    In opening the Japanese Parliament at Hiroshima yesterday the Mikado said, "We will not stop the war until the objects of the war have been attained." ...

    Article : 160 words
  9. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    THE Mikado of Japan has requested authority to borrow to tho extent of 100,000,000dol. for the purpose of carrying on the war. A FORCE of Chinese provincial troops, which ...

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  10. ACCIDENT AT POLO.

    Dr. Watt, one of many visitors at present in town, had the misfortune to break his shoulder-blade and also to injure his ribs to-day whilst playing polo. He is under the care of Dr. ...

    Article : 42 words
  11. THE KAFFIR REVOLT.

    H.M.S. Philomel and H.M.S. Magpie are about to sail from Capetown for Delagoa Bay, the scene of the Kaffir revolt. ...

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  12. VICTORIAN PRODUCE FOR LONDON.

    The largest shipment of butter, 650 tons, which has ever left Victoria for London, was despatched yesterday by the Agricultural Department in the R.M.S. Valetta. ...

    Article : 133 words
  13. WARREN SELECTORS' ASSOCIATION.

    The Warren Selectors' Association finished an important sitting here last night. The attendance was very large, Mr. M'Kay (president) being in the chair. A number of important resolutions ...

    Article : 224 words
  14. THE DOCTORS DISAGREEING.

    It is reported that the doctors in attendance upon the Czar are disagreeing as to the method of treatment, and it is believed that this fact is injuring the patient's ...

    Article : 58 words
  15. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    The Banking Bill, which provides that the Bank of New Zealand shall not amalgamate with any other banks unless the consent of Parliament has first been obtained, passed all stages yesterday ...

    Article : 86 words
  16. DEATH OF MR. J. A. FROUDE.

    Mr. J. A Froude, Regius professor of modern history in the Oxford University, who has been seriously ill for some time, is reported to be sinking rapidly. ...

    Article : 723 words
  17. THE CLEARING-HOUSE RETURNS.

    The Clearing-house returns for the week ended the 15th instant amounted to £2,395,441, as compared with £2,450,985 for the corresponding week of last year, being a decrease of £55,544. The ...

    Article : 62 words
  18. DEFENCE OF PEKIN.

    A strong force of Chinese provincial troops is massing for the defence of Pekin. The force will number 100,000 men. ...

    Article : 30 words
  19. THE CZARINA PROSTRATED WITH GRIEF.

    The Czarina is distracted with grief at the critical condition of the Czar, and is suffering from nervous prostration. A specialist has been summoned to attend ...

    Article : 41 words
  20. DEATH OF MR. W. C. SMITH, M.L.A.

    Mr. William Collard Smith, one of the representatives for Ballarat in the Legislative Assembly, died early yesterday morning, aged 64. He arrived in the colony in 1852. After ...

    Article : 73 words
  21. THE WEATHER.

    Nearly 19in. of rain has already been registered here this year, which is considerably above the usual average, and it is felt by the farmers that sufficient has now fallen for the present. In fact ...

    Article : 117 words
  22. A GREAT BATTLE REPORTED.

    It is reported in China that a great battle has been fought on the Lower Yalu River. The Japanese are said to have attacked ...

    Article : 46 words
  23. PRESENTATION TO MR. CHAPMAN.

    Mr. Austin Chapman, M.L.A., was presented to-day with a silver service which cost 80 guineas. Mr. James Byrne, J.P., of Nithsdale, made the presentation on behalf of the electors of the ...

    Article : 57 words
  24. THE MARRIAGE OF THE CZAREWITCH.

    In view of the approaching marriage of the Czarewitch with Princess Alix of Hesse, the Greek Church has dispensed with many of the formalities in connection ...

    Article : 60 words
  25. FUNERAL OF MARTIN BURKE.

    The remains of Martin Burke, who was killed on the Flemington training track on Wednesday, were buried this afternoon. The funeral was very largely attended. Lady Hopetoun sent a letter ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS.

    The new rush near Broad Arrow has not implored, and a large number of diggers are deserting it. The peculiarity of the find is that the prospector found gold on the surface at a salt ...

    Article : 545 words
  27. THE DUTY ON WHEAT.

    A meeting of farmers was held on Saturday to consider the question of the wheat duty. The Mayor presided, but the attendance was not large. Mr. Gormly was present, and stated that he had ...

    Article : 143 words
  28. INCREASE IN THE FRENCH ARMY.

    The French Budget Committee has agreed to an increase in the army by the enrolment of 7000 additional men. ...

    Article : 27 words
  29. THE SOUTH MELBOURNE TEAGEDY.

    The jury, who were looked up for the night owing to their failure to agree upon a verdict in the case of George Morrison, charged with the murder of his wife ...

    Article : 67 words
  30. LABOUR MEMBERS AT HAMILTON.

    Last evening Messrs. Griffith, Sleath, Watson, and Law, Ms.L.A., addressed the electors of Hamilton at Thompson's Hall. The weather was unfavourable and the attendance very poor, ...

    Article : 319 words
  31. THE LATEST BULLETIN.

    It is reported that the Czar frequently lapses into a state of unconsciousness. The latest bulletin from Livadia states that the general weakness of the patient ...

    Article : 83 words
  32. CAPE COLONY AND THE TRANSVAAL.

    The Transvaal Government has determined to arrange the railway tariff on the line from Pretoria to Delagoa Bay independently of Cape Colony. ...

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  33. EXECUTION OF MARTHA NEEDLE.

    The death sentence passed upon Martha Needle will be carried into effect in the Melbourne gaol to-morrow morning. The prisoner maintains a calm demeanour. ...

    Article : 30 words
  34. BROKEN HILL CIRCUIT COURT.

    At the Circuit Court on Saturday Joseph Lyons was charged with manslaughter. The accused on the 19th September was driving a fruit cart and ran over a cbild named Mary Warburton and caused ...

    Article : 107 words
  35. THE BRITISH MINISTRY.

    Mr. Frank Lockwood, Q.C., M.P. for York City, has been appointed Solicitor-General in the room of Mr. R. T. Reid, Q.C., M.P. for Dumfries, who recently ...

    Article : 112 words
  36. RECIPROCITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

    A deputation, consisting of about 15 members of the legal profession, waited upon the Attorney-General yesterday, and discussed the question of reciprocity between members of the legal ...

    Article : 194 words
  37. FRANCE AND RUSSIA,

    In the course of an interview the Grand Duke Vladimir, brother of the Czar, declared that in the event of the death of the Czar Russia would continue friendly ...

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  38. FATAL COACH ACCIDENT.

    Mr. D. J. Callaghan, the victim of the coach accident at Myall Creek Station, died there to-day at 2 o'olock. It seems that the same horses were being driven as bolted on a previous trip. On ...

    Article : 645 words
  39. THE ANARCHISTS.

    An attempt has been made to gain an entry to the powder magazine at Versailles, near Paris, for the purpose of blowing up the magazine. The attempt, ...

    Article : 99 words
  40. MARRIAGE OF PRINCE ADOLPHUS OF TECK.

    Her Majesty the Queen has given her assent to the marriage of Prince Adolphus of Teck (oldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Teck and brother of the ...

    Article : 128 words
  41. THE LOADING AND STOWING OF COAL CARGOES.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Mr. J. D. M'Lean presiding, the question of loading and stowing cargoes of coal came up for consideration. ...

    Article : 243 words
  42. TASMANIA.

    The Premier has received a cablegram from the Agent-General stating that the timber contract had been accepted, and that delivery is to be taken on the 6th December. More contracts are in ...

    Article : 41 words
  43. BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY SHARES.

    Broken Hill Proprietary shares are quoted at £2 12s 6d. ...

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  44. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. PARRAMATTA AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Parramatta, P. Harris, commander, arrived from Colombo at 6 p.m. on Saturday. She brings the following passengers:— For ALBANY.—Messrs. Mullens, Lea, Mr. and ...

    Article : 123 words
  45. SIR JAMES FERGUSSON.

    Sir James Fergusson, M.P. for North-East Manchester, and formerly Governor of South Australia, is a passenger for Sydney by the steamship Rohilla. It is ...

    Article : 44 words
  46. AN IMPERIAL CUSTOMS UNION.

    The Marquis of Salisbury, who was requested to act as one of the judges in the competition for the prize of 1000 guineas offered by the Statist for the best ...

    Article : 62 words
  47. QUEENSLAND.

    A deliberate attempt was made early on Saturday evening to burn down the Roman Catholic infant school at the corner of Derby-street and Bolsover-lane. A pile of rubbish was heaped ...

    Article : 207 words
  48. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Premier, in reply to a deputation, referred to the present position of the Loan Bill. He said that unless the Loan Bill passed through both Houses of the Legislature the works that were ...

    Article : 160 words
  49. GOLD-MINING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The shares in the Great Dundas Gold-mining Company, Western Australia, have been allotted. OCT. 20. ...

    Article : 82 words
  50. A NOTABLE DIVORCE SUIT.

    The Marchioness of Queensberry has petitioned for a decree of nullity of marriage with her husband, the Marquis of Queensberry. ...

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  51. THE LATE SIR ALFRED STEPHEN.

    St. Andrew's Cathedral was draped in mourning yesterday in taken of respect for the memory of Sir Alfred Stephen. The Primate, who occupied the pulpit at the morning service, dwelt at some ...

    Article : 356 words
  52. PASTORALISTS AND SHEARERS.

    A Winton telegram states that the manager of Elderslie station has just discovered that a locked hut was broken into some time last month, and about £40 worth of saddlery and other property ...

    Article : 224 words
  53. THE SMITHFIELD MEAT MARKET.

    The American meat companies demand an alteration in the regulations of the Smithfield Meat Market, with the view of abolishing the ancient custom of abating ...

    Article : 77 words
  54. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 170 words
  55. N.S.W. MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND AGENCY COMPANY.

    The directors of the New South Wales Mortgage, Loan, and Agency Company, Limited, have sailed up £1 per share, payment of which is due in May, 1895. ...

    Article : 36 words
  56. NEW ZEALAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) SUDDEN DEATH OF A LEGISLATOR.

    The Hon. P. Dignan, M.L.C., died suddenly yesterday at New Plymouth, on board the steamer Takapuna, while on his way home from the Parliamentary session. ...

    Article : 40 words
  57. PROTECTION IN AMERICA.

    There are many signs of the collapse of protection in America. It is said to bo the intention of the Republican party to steal the tariff reform ...

    Article : 46 words
  58. ENGLISH, SCOTTISH, AND AUSTRALIAN BANK.

    The report of the English, Scottish, and Australian Bank shows a gross profit of £164,000, leaving a credit balance of £10,000. The old bank's liability had ...

    Article : 38 words
  59. FATAL BOATING ACCIDENT.

    By the capsizing of an open boat while crossing the Hokitika bar John M'Donald, aged 60, and his son Ronald, aged 16, were drowned. ...

    Article : 29 words
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