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  2. THE WEATHER. LATEST FROM THE FLOODED DISTRICTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 261 words
  3. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The intensely hot weather last week proved distressing at the Kurnalpi Rush, where water ran short. The price rose from 3s to 5s per gallon. A number of men have left the field in ...

    Article : 272 words
  4. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) LABOUR DISPUTE AT PORT ADELAIDE.

    Another unfortunate labour dispute has occurred at Port Adelaide, the issue of which it is rather difficult to gauge at present. The immediate cause of the trouble was the employment ...

    Article : 281 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL POSTAL CONFERENCE.

    The Postal Conference met again at 11 o'clock this morning, the President, Mr. J. G. Ward, in the chair. THE PACIFIC CABLE. ...

    Article : 974 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The annual dinner of the Colonial Institute was held last night. The Earl of Dunraven presided, and amongst the company were H.R.H. Prince Christian, ...

    Article : 314 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Mr. Gladstone, who was reported to be suffering from the effects of a severe chill, is impreving. A movement is on feet to establish a ...

    Article : 70 words
  8. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    A MOVEMENT is on foot to establish a national memorial to Mr. Gladstone in recognition of his services to the country. COLONEL ELLIS, who recently led the British ...

    Article : 9,182 words
  9. THE BRITISH CABINET.

    Mr. Herbert Gladstone, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Home Office, has been appointed to succeed Mr. ShawLefevre as First Commissioner of Works, ...

    Article : 57 words
  10. THE FLOOD IN THE NEWCASTLE MINING TOWNSHIPS.

    The continuous downpour of Tuesday did considerable damage in some of the mining townships. At Miumi it continued raining till daylight on Wednesday, and many inhabitants suffered severely A ...

    Article : 641 words
  11. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Rev. J. M. Curran, lecturer in geology to the Board of Technical Education, paid a visit to Albury, at the instance of the local branch of the Mining on Private Property League. He was driven out to ...

    Article : 1,352 words
  12. HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    Several Nationalist members of the House of Commons disapprove of Mr. Justin M'Carthy's pacific attitude towards Lord Rosebery, the new Premier, and ...

    Article : 38 words
  13. LABOUR SETTLEMENTS.

    It is understood that Mr. R. Wood, M.P., is endeavouring to form two small settlements of 25 persons each on land in the vicinity of Weston's Flat, in the hundred of Cadel, near Morg[?] ...

    Article : 182 words
  14. THREATENING THE QUEEN.

    The escaped lunatic, Harry Wyndham Carter, who threatened to shoot the Queen unless she recognised his claims to a peerage, and who was committed for trial, has ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. THE ZAMBEZI TELEGRAPH LINE.

    Owing to the attempts of the Portuguese to obstruet the building of the Zambezi telegraph line, a party of marines was landed from the British gunboat Mosquito ...

    Article : 75 words
  16. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The ninth annual show of the Picton Agricultural Society opened yesterday with weather which was rather unfavourable to intending exhibitors. Recent rains had swollen the creeks and injured the roads to ...

    Article : 912 words
  17. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) MELBOURNE LIT BY ELECTRIC LIGHT.

    The seheme for the eloctric lighting at the city was inaugurated to-night, when the new illuminant was used for the first time. The ceremony was performed by the Mayoress, Mrs. Snowdon, in ...

    Article : 103 words
  18. TRADE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

    According to the Board of Trade returns, the imports into the United Kingdom for February show an increase ot £4,200,000, as compared with February, 1893; and the ...

    Article : 47 words
  19. STRIKE IN THE BOOT TRADE.

    The men lately employed at Marshall and Co.'s Boot Factory are still out on strike. The situation is very much the same as when the dispute commenced. Mr. Marshall adheres to his ...

    Article : 65 words
  20. DAMAGE TO THE ROADS AT STROUD.

    A public meeting was held last night in the School of Arts, Mr. James M'Iatyre, J.P., in the chair. It was proposed by Dr. Finlay J.P., seconded by the Rev. G. F. Rushforth, and carried, that a ...

    Article : 169 words
  21. ENGLAND, CANADA, AND THE COLONIES.

    The Agents-General and Sir Charles Tupper, High Commissioner for Canada, will meet on the 13th instant to arrange for joint action with Sir Thomas ...

    Article : 71 words
  22. A LOTTERY PROSECUTION.

    In the District Court to-day, Patrick Walter Millane and G. Richarby were proceeded against on a charge that, they being the owners or otherwise beneficially ...

    Article : 118 words
  23. HEAVY THUNDERSTORM.

    A terrific thunderstorm broke over Tareena on Tuesday evening, accompanied by 2 heavy dewnpour of rain. The storm raged from 7 o'clock till 9 o'clock without ceasing. During this time 2½in, of ...

    Article : 641 words
  24. THE MASSILIA'S PASSENGERS IN QUARANTINE.

    The passengers by the R.M S. Massilia who were placed in quarantine on the arrival of the vessel last week will be released next Tuesday or Wednesday, provided no symptorns of disease ...

    Article : 124 words
  25. THE BRITISH IN WEST AFRICA.

    Colonel Ellis, who recently led the British against the Sofa rebels, in West Africa, has died from fever at Teneriffe. Major Madden's column, which is ...

    Article : 60 words
  26. LAND-GRANT RAILWAYS IN QUEENSLAND.

    Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith has had an informal interview with the Marquis of Ripon, Secretary of State for the Colonies. He proceeds to Scotland on Tuesday ...

    Article : 46 words
  27. QUEENSLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE MAYORAL DEADLOCK.

    The municipal council met again to-day for the eighth time, for the purpose ot electing a Muyor After a strong personal debate, which lasted for about an hour and a half, the meeting was further ...

    Article : 65 words
  28. TASMANIA.

    The debate on the no-confidence motion was continued in the Assembly this evening. Eight speeches were delivered. The Treasurer, in the course of his speech, maintained that the ...

    Article : 100 words
  29. THE NEW ATLANTIC STEAM SERVICE.

    The new Atlantic steam service between Canada and England, arranged by Mr. James Huddart, mauaging owner of the Canadian-Australian line, will be ...

    Article : 56 words
  30. TO-DAY.

    Presbyterian General Assembly: Meetings, 10 a.m., 12 noon, 7p.m. Australain Wesleyan Methodist Church Conference: Ministerial Session, 9a.m.; Representative Session, 2.80 ...

    Article : 260 words
  31. THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

    Mr. Tozer, Colonial Secretary, who has been ill for some weeks past, leaves Brisbane to-morrow night for the south, en route for New Zealand, on a holiday. He will be absent about a month. ...

    Article : 39 words
  32. QUEENSLAND DEPOSIT BANK.

    A meeting of creditors of the Queensland Deposit Bank was held this afternoon, 268 being present. Mr. Kingsbury, M.L.A., placed a statement of affairs before the meeting, and explained ...

    Article : 138 words
  33. NEW ZEALAND.

    Sir George Grey left to-day by the steamship Gothie for London. There was an immense crowd to see him off. In answer to queries as to his return, he said he did not know whether he ...

    Article : 136 words
  34. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 3½d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 19 words
  35. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following is the account of stock that have passed through here during the last few days, viz,:— 13 vans of sheep, Cowra to Flemington, Wilson to Pitt Son, and Badgery; 3 waggons of cattle, Cowra ...

    Article : 163 words
  36. THE THROSBY PARK ESTATE.

    The Throsby Park Estate, belonging to the late P. H. Throsby, was offered for sale by auction to-day by Mr. D. L. Dymock, of Jamberoo. Considerable interest was manifested, the attendance being good. ...

    Article : 115 words
  37. THE SEPARATION QUESTION.

    A further statement of the case for separation has been handed to the Governor at Rockhampton for transmission to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. ...

    Article : 32 words
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