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  2. MEETINGS. SYDNEY FEMALE REFUGE.

    The forty-fifth annual meeting of the Sydney Female Refuge was held in the institution yesterday afternoon. Mr. Robert Guy, J.P., presided. THE CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS. ...

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  3. SECOND EDITION. MR. GLADSTONE.

    The St. James's Gazette this afternoon says that the date of Mr. Gladstone's resignation is not fixed. It depends upon the result of an operation which Mr. ...

    Article : 62 words
  4. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE BOARD OF WORKS LOAN.

    The finance committee of the Metropolitan Board of Works has considered the cabled offer of Messrs. Panmure, Gordon, and Company, of London, to take up the loan of half a million, which it is ...

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  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Madame Patey, the eminent contralto vocalist, who visited Australia in 1890, has died suddenly. She fainted at a concert in Sheffield ...

    Article : 502 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Hon. G. W. Spencer Lyttleton, private secretary to Mr. Gladstone, declares that the announcement of the resignation of Mr. Gladstone is ...

    Article : 203 words
  7. IN PARLIAMENT.

    Although the Legislative Council had a long sitting yesterday, it got through very little business. The Custody of Children and Children's Settlement Bill was read the third time, and ...

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  8. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    MR. GLADSTONE'S private secretary dealares that the announcement of the Premier's resignation is unauthorised, but he refuses to deny the truth of the report. ...

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  9. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 196 words
  10. ANARCHISTS IN FRANCE.

    Important arrests of Anarchists have been made in France. ...

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  11. QUEENSLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE MAYORAL DEADLOCK.

    The deadlock in connection with the election of Mayor still continues. The municipal council met again to-day, all the aldermen being present except Alderman M'Lean. There was a large ...

    Article : 70 words
  12. THE MERCANTILE BANK PROSECUTION.

    The Mercantile Bank case took an interesting turn to-day when Mr. Walsh, Q.C., announced that the case for the prosecution was closed, and Mr. Duffy aud other counsel for the defence entered ...

    Article : 221 words
  13. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 20 words
  14. BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY SHARES.

    Broken Hill Proprietary shares are quoted at £2 5s. ...

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  15. SAD DROWNING FATALITY.

    A sad accident occurred at Kangaroo Point yesterday afternoon, when a man named Harry Rennick was drowned before the eyes of his wife. Rennick, who resided on the banks of the river, ...

    Article : 259 words
  16. SENSATIONAL BURGLARY AT KOGARAH.

    Early yesterday morning a burglary of a sensational character occurred at the residence of Mr. Richard O'Connor, Rocky Point-road, Kogarah. Two masked men broke into the house, and, after ...

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  17. TASMANIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) DEATH OF MR. W. A. GATENBY.

    Mr. Walter A. Gatenby, the well-known finewool sheep-breeder, was found dead in bed this morning. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. THE BISHOP OF GRAFTON AND ARMIDALE.

    At a meeting of the council of the diocese of Melbourne held to-day a resolution was passed congratulating Archdeacon Green upon his election to the Bishopric of Grafton and Armidale, ...

    Article : 72 words
  19. THE NEWTOWN TRAGEDY.

    Normoyle, who was convicted of the manslaughter of Knight, has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Mrs. Normoyle, who was charged with attempting to commit suicide, was ...

    Article : 61 words
  20. RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

    It is reported from Moscow that a squadron of Russian dragoons observed some Prussian Uhlans firing at a frontier post bearing the Russian Imperial arms. ...

    Article : 78 words
  21. FATAL ACCIDENTS TO JOCKEYS.

    At the St. Arnaud races to-day a jockey named Sutton, aged 16 years, was thrown and killed. At the Seymour races a jockey named W. Viney, aged 30, was taking the horse My Dream over a ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. NEW ZEALAND.

    A native difficulty has arisen over the road through the native block in Auckland. King Tawhaio still claims kingly rights. He says he levies no taxes because of his love for his people. ...

    Article : 70 words
  23. TRANSIT COMMISSION.

    A meeting of the Transit Commission was held yesterday at the Commission's offices, in Phillip-street. The Mayor (Sir W. P Manning) presided. A plan of the shelter-shed proposed to be erected in ...

    Article : 122 words
  24. THE EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY BILL.

    The Parliamentary Committee of the Trades Union Congress has convened a national labour conference, to be held in London on the 17th March, to protest ...

    Article : 51 words
  25. SQUATTING INVESTMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

    The annual meeting of shareholders of the Squatting Investment Company, Limited, was held to-day. Mr. Simon Fraser, M.LC., presided. The directors reported in favour of a ...

    Article : 66 words
  26. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Agricultural Show which will be opened to-morrow will be as good as any of its predecessors. The wool exhibits hear testimony to the excellence of the season, being heavier in yolk ...

    Article : 392 words
  27. WAVERLEY BRANCH WOMANHOOD SUFFRAGE LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the above was held at Ivanhoe, Waverley, on the 18th instant. There was a large attendance. Mrs. Sanger-Evans was elected a vice-president. Arrangements were made for a public ...

    Article : 113 words
  28. THE BRITISH IN WEST AFRICA.

    Later advices from West Africa state that a large body of natives entered Combo, a town in British territory in the neighbourhood of Bathurst, the capital of ...

    Article : 76 words
  29. POLITICAL MEETINGS. FREETRADE AND LAND REFORM ELECTORAL COMMITTEE.

    In view of the rapidly-increasing claims upon this electoral organisation from its many branches, and from constituencies aroused to activity by the developments in the political campaign, Mr. William ...

    Article : 62 words
  30. CHARGE OF KEEPING A COMMON GAMING-HOUSE.

    Mr. Justice Williams to-day made absolute, with costs, an order to review the decision of the City Bench on the 27th November last dismissing an information laid against J. J. Miller ...

    Article : 104 words
  31. QUEENSLAND AND CANADA.

    In the course of an interview at Queens-town, Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith stated that a satisfactory agreement had been entered into between Canada and Queensland as to ...

    Article : 46 words
  32. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

    The Parliamentary standing Committee on Public Works met yesterday. Mr. Jacob Garrard M.L.A., occupied the chair, and all the members were present. PARRAMATTA SEWERAGE SCHEME. ...

    Article : 173 words
  33. SOUTH BALMAIN ELECTORATE.

    Last night, in the Masonic Hall, Darling-street, Balmain, a meeting of the electors of South Balmain took place in connection with the candidature of Alderman George Clubb, J.P. Mr. Neil M'Intosh ...

    Article : 108 words
  34. THE COLONIAL INSTITUTE.

    At the annual meeting of the Colonial Institute this afternoon a hot discussion took place on the question of amalgamation with the Imperial Institute. ...

    Article : 45 words
  35. GOLDSBROUGH, MORT, AND CO., LIMITED.

    The half-yearly meeting of shareholders of Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Limited, was held to-day. Mr. E. F. Mitchell, chairman of the directors, who presided, expounded the ...

    Article : 94 words
  36. MATABELELAND.

    Captain Francis, an officer of Commander Raaf's Boer Rangers, has denied the truth of the report that he informed a press representative ...

    Article : 80 words
  37. FLINDERS LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the above was held on Monday night at Doyle's Austral Hotel, Foveaux-street. Mr. Frank Bryant presided. Mr. T. Griffen, delegate to the central committee, gave his report. Mr. ...

    Article : 67 words
  38. CULLEN BULLEN LIME AND CEMENT COMPANY.

    The annual meeting of shareholders of the Cullen Bullen Lime and Cement Company, Limited, was held last night, Mr. G. Raffan, managing director, presiding. The report stated that the hopes ...

    Article : 166 words
  39. THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

    Mrs. Martin, lately Miss Victoria Woodhul, brought an action against the principal librarian of the British Museum to compel the removal from the library of ...

    Article : 60 words
  40. BLIGH LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A meeting of members of the Blight Labour Electoral League was held on Monday evening in the schoolroom, Palmer-street. Mr. J. E. West presided. Mr. T. O'Rourka was appointed delegate ...

    Article : 98 words
  41. THE RAILWAY RATES FOR GRAIN.

    A deputation waited on the Minister for Railways to-day with a request that a reduction should be made in the railway rates for grain intended for export. The deputation asked for a ...

    Article : 78 words
  42. ACCIDENTS TO LOCALLYOWNED STEAMERS.

    The ferry steam or Lady Napier had a narrow escape from being sunk yesterday. She was on her way from Balmain to Sydney at 6.30 a.m., crowded With passengers, mostly workmen going to their daily ...

    Article : 443 words
  43. PHILLIP DIVISION LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the above body was held in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Regent-street, Chippendale, on Monday night, when Mr. Fraser-Hill delivered a lecture on the "Land and Wealth of New South ...

    Article : 66 words
  44. SMALLPOX ON BOARD R.M.S. MASSILIA.

    The Board of Health has decided to quarantine the passengers by the incoming mail steamer Massilia on account of smallpox on board. MELBOURNE, WEDNESDAY. ...

    Article : 289 words
  45. THE FRENCH IN AFRICA.

    Colonel Joffre's French column has had repeated encounters with the natives at Timbuctoo, in the African Sahara. The French soldiers killed 150 natives. ...

    Article : 34 words
  46. HUDSON BROTHERS, LIMITED.

    The annual general meeting of shareholders of Hudson Brothers, Limited, was held yesterday, Mr. Henry Hudson, chairman of the company, presiding. In their report, which covered the transactions of the ...

    Article : 235 words
  47. THE LONDON WOOL SALES.

    The London wool sales were, opened to-day. There was a large attendance of buyers, and competition on the part of foreign buyers was keen. Home ...

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  48. LANG LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A public meeting in connection with the Lang Division Labour Electoral League was held at the Castlemaine Hotel, Hay and Harbour streets, last evening. Mr. M'Dermott presided, and there was a good ...

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  49. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    No further news is to hand from Billy Billy, Mr. Lindsay is expected back from Coolgardie with camels in about four days. Provisions are very scarce, and carriers have again struck for higher ...

    Article : 189 words
  50. THE WAR IN BRAZIL.

    An explosion has taken place on board the insurgent warship Venus in Rio harbour. Thirty-three of the crew were killed and 50 were wounded. ...

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  51. RANDWICK ELECTORATE.

    Mr. S. R. Kennedy, who announces himself as a freetrade candidate to contest this electorate at the forthcoming general election, addressed a large meeting of the electors from the balcony of Mr. T. J. ...

    Article : 104 words
  52. SENSATIONAL ROBBERY IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    A clerk employed in the Bank of South Africa, at Johannesburg, in the Transvaal (South African Republic), has been robbed of £3000 in the street. ...

    Article : 34 words
  53. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT AND BUILDING COMPANY.

    The annual meeting of shareholders in the Australian Mutual Investment and Building Company, Limited, was held yesterday in the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street. Mr. S. J. Bull, chairman of directors, ...

    Article : 168 words
  54. DARLINGTON LABOUR ELECTORAL LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the Darlington Labour Electoral League was held last evening in the Mayville Hall, Abercrombie-street. Darlington, Mr. Meller occupied the chair. After some discussion it was ...

    Article : 75 words
  55. COLONIAL FROZEN MUTTON.

    The British Consul at Calais is inquiring from Sir W. B. Perceval, Agent-General for New Zealand, details as to the cost of shipments of New Zealand mutton ...

    Article : 67 words
  56. THE COAL TRADE.

    With regard to the Stockton difficulty all remains unchanged. Work at the colliery is proceeding quietly. The output of coal is increasing daily. The old Stockton miners so far have made no fresh move. ...

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  57. WOOD-PAVING IN LONDON.

    The Marylebone Vestry has purchased 75,000 wood-paving blocks of Tasmanian stringy bark at £5 per 1000. ...

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  58. PARLIAMENT OF TASMANIA.

    Parliament was formally opened at Hobart to-day by the Governor, Viscount Gormanston, the Chamber being crowded. The Governor's speech is bald, the principal features being ...

    Article : 151 words
  59. BOTANY ELECTORATE.

    Alderman Macfadyen, J.P., a freetrade candidate at the forthcoming election, addressed a meeting of the electors from the balcony of Amos's Hotel, Lower Botany-street, on Monday evening. Mr. J. Duncan ...

    Article : 231 words
  60. THE DORA DORA MURDER.

    Jackey, the aboriginal charged with the Dora Dora murder, was before the police court to-day. The most important evidence adduced was that of Sergeant Sainsbury, who deposed that the prisoner, ...

    Article : 207 words
  61. ANTI-HUMBUG LEAGUE MEETING.

    Under the auspices of the above league a public meeting was held in the School of Arts, Burwood, on Tuesday night. There was a large attendance. Mr. DANAHER, who occupied the chair, said the ...

    Article : 188 words
  62. THE FRENCH CORN DUTY.

    The French Senate has, by a large majority, adopted the increased duty of 7 francs per 100 kilos on corn. ...

    Article : 27 words
  63. THE GRAFTON QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were concluded to-day. Gilbert Hadlard was acquitted on a second charge of assault. John Patrick Casey and John Smith, indicted in connection with the burglary at the Crown ...

    Article : 116 words
  64. BILLIARDS IN LONDON.

    J. Roberts, jun., in playing Memmott, the Melbourne billiard player, a game of 2000 up, made a record break of 248 entirely from cannons. Memmott is ...

    Article : 39 words
  65. MINING IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.

    The Douglas Mining Company, at Croydon, Northern Queensland, has been registered. The capital is £24,000. ...

    Article : 23 words
  66. Advertising

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    Advertising : 15 words
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