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  2. SECOND EDITION. OPENING OF THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    Parliament was opened at noon to-day. The Queen's Speech stated that it was expected that an early and equitable adjustment of the frontier questions with ...

    Article : 127 words
  3. THE WEATHER. RISE IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS.

    As a result of the heavy rain of Saturday and Sunday on the northern coast, the rivers were again a source of anxiety. Heavy freshes were running at the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence, also at the Manning. ...

    Article : 137 words
  4. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. VISIT OF SIR HENRY PARKES.

    Sir Henry Parkes has arrived at Albany. He was met on board by the Government Resident, the Mayor of Albany, and Mr. F. D. North, the private secretary to the Premier. They welcomed Sir ...

    Article : 165 words
  5. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE DUTIES ON CARRIAGE MATERIALS.

    A number of witnesses appointed at the recent meeting of the Master Carriage Builders appeared before the tariff committee to-day, and advocated an all-round reduction of duties imposed upon ...

    Article : 167 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The following is a forecast of the Queen's Speech to be read on the reassembling of Parliament to-day:— The Speech will announce that the ...

    Article : 237 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    ACCORDING to a forecast of the Queen's Speech, which was to be read on the reassembling of the Imperial Parliament yesterday, the foreign relations of Great Britain are regarded as ...

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  8. AN EASTERLY GALE ON THE COAST.

    In all meteorological experience amongst the seafaring community nothing is more trying than an easterly gale. During Friday last, Saturday and Sunday, also parts of yesterday, an ugly sea set ...

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  9. VICTORIAN COAL.

    A new discovery of coal has been made in the Korumburra district. The coal is said to be of excellent quality, very plentiful, and easily worked. ...

    Article : 255 words
  10. NEWS FROM THE MINING FIELDS.

    At Coolgardie on 7th March, Captain Matthews, manager of Horn's Mystery Mine, lodged 160oz. gold in the bank. This gold was obtained from three dishes of stone from an ...

    Article : 513 words
  11. SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT.

    Sir William Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has made another speech attacking the House of Lords. ...

    Article : 22 words
  12. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    The Morning Pott to-day publishes an article on the projected Pacific cable and Mr. James Huddart's Atlantic mail line between Canada and England. It favours ...

    Article : 88 words
  13. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) FIRE AT JUNEE.

    Mr. Charles Passlow's large boarding-house at the southern end of the town, together with extensive outbuildings, was totally destroyed by fire late last night. The premises wine at one time licensed, ...

    Article : 128 words
  14. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 199 words
  15. THE WAR IN BRAZIL.

    The auxiliary fieet equipped in New York for Marshal Peixoto, the Brazilian President, has arrived at Rio de Janeiro. A battle is imminent between the ...

    Article : 45 words
  16. MR. ROBERT REID.

    Mr. Robert Reid, Victorian Minister for Defence, sails for Canada early in April. He hopes to return to Melbourne by the end of May. ...

    Article : 52 words
  17. LOANS TO FARMERS.

    The commissioners of the Savings Bank had an interview with the Treasurer to-day with reference to giving effect to the wishes of the Government that they should make advances to the ...

    Article : 59 words
  18. THE BISHOP OF GRAFTON AND ARMIDALE.

    The consecration of the Bishop of Grafton and Armidale has been fixed for the 1st May, at Melbourne, by the Bishop of Ballarat. The installation takes place on the 15th May, at Armidale, where the ...

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  19. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE FLOOD AT MAITLAND.

    Rain fell during the greater part of the day. It is still cloudy, with the probability of more showers. Two and a half inches have fallen since Saturday morning. The river is 20ft., and ...

    Article : 1,438 words
  20. THE BRITISH IN WEST AFRICA.

    Details received from West Africa in reference to the capture of Gunjur, a native settlement on the coast of Gambia, by the British, state that the Naval ...

    Article : 92 words
  21. THE CUSTOMS REVENUE.

    A return which has been prepared by the Customs Department shows that the net revenue collected during the month of February was £174,857, which is £15,171 below the estimate. ...

    Article : 34 words
  22. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

    To-day's price of bar silver is 2s 3½d per ounce standard. ...

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  23. QUEENSLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE WEATHER FORECAST.

    Mr. Wragge forecasts that the Queensland weather conditions are becoming decidedly suspicious along the coast. Strong winds or squalls from between S.S.E. and E.N.E. are almost ...

    Article : 176 words
  24. RETIREMENT OF MR. E. J. THOMAS.

    Mr. E. J. Thomas, secretary to the Premier's Department, to-day informed the Premier that failing health made rest necessary, and be had therefore decided to tender his resignation and ...

    Article : 86 words
  25. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Sir James Pitzjames Stephen, K.C.S.I., formerly a Judge of the High Court of Justice (Exchequer Division). ...

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  26. AMUSEMENTS. ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    The Government Printing Office Dramatic and Musical Society performed W. S. Gilbert's comedy " An Old Score " at the Royal Standard Theatre last night. There was a considerable audience, and the ...

    Article : 229 words
  27. THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

    The debate on the question of Methodist union was resumed by the Wesleyan Conference to-day. During the debate the Rev. J. Watsford suggested an amendment to the resolution to read as ...

    Article : 135 words
  28. THE ASSAM EXPEDITION.

    Later intelligence from C[?]utta reports that the expedition under the command of Captain Maxwell, which it was feared was in a critical position in North-Eastern ...

    Article : 69 words
  29. SMALLPOX AT PERTH.

    The half-caste girl, Fanny, who is suffering from a mild attack of smallpox, is making good progress. Yesterday she was a good deal better. Up to a late hour last night no other cases were ...

    Article : 41 words
  30. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A second party of prospectors under Sir John Downer's scheme for the relief of the labour market left this morning for Glen Taggart. Out of 18 selected only five put in an appearance. ...

    Article : 109 words
  31. THE WRECK OF THE KANAHOOKA.

    The court of inquiry which sat at Thursday Island into the wreck of the Kanahooka has reported to the Marine Board that the evidence went to show that the vessel was overladen when sho left ...

    Article : 100 words
  32. THE PORT MELBOURNE TRAGEDY.

    At the Port Melbourne Police Court this morning John Mackay was charged with the wilful murder of Alfred May, the burglar who met his death early yesterday morning. The police ...

    Article : 55 words
  33. THE PACIFIC CABLE AND MAIL ROUTE.

    The Daily Chronicle this morning contains a leading article in support of a Pacific cable under entirely British control, and approving of Mr. James ...

    Article : 49 words
  34. CARLTON BAND OF HOPE.

    On the 8th instant the Carlton Band of Hope held its Recitation contest for the Demorest Prohibition Medal, at the hall, Carlton. Mr. John Roseby, J.P., was in the chair. There were 14 contestants, most ...

    Article : 78 words
  35. THE INTERCOLONIAL BOAT RACE.

    At a meeting of the Victorian Rowing Association Mr. George Upward was appointed coach to the crew which will represent Victoria in the intercolonial eight-car contest on 12th May. ...

    Article : 555 words
  36. RESIGNATION OF MR. J. HOOLAN, M.L.A.

    A Georgetown telegram states that Mr. J. Hoolan, M.L.A., addressed a meeting at Charleston on Saturday night, and at Georgetown last night, when he placed his resignation in the hands ...

    Article : 319 words
  37. TASMANIA.

    The R.M.S. Ophir takes 15,000 cases of apples for London. Mr. Justice Dodds will act as Chief Justice during Sir Lambert Dobson's absence in ...

    Article : 50 words
  38. MEETINGS.

    A meeting of the above was held at the Commercial Hotel, Liverpool, on Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of considering the Vine Diseases Act of 1893 and several suggested amendments thereto. The ...

    Article : 319 words
  39. THE LIBERATOR BUILDING SOCIETY FRAUDS.

    The Times urges Lord Rosebery to dismiss Viscount Oxenbridge from his office of Master of the Horse in the Royal Household, on the ground of his alleged ...

    Article : 66 words
  40. THE COAL TRADE.

    The settlement of the miners' strike at Mount Kembla, South Bulli, Bellambi, and tho Metropolitan mines is said to be giving general satisfaction to all concerned. The distribution of work at the various ...

    Article : 189 words
  41. DYNAMITE IN NEW YORK.

    A dynamite bomb has been exploded in the Italian quarter of New York. No serious injury was done. ...

    Article : 31 words
  42. THE SILVER QUESTION.

    The New York Times says that the only way to control the price of silver is to curtail the supply. The use of electricity would possibly cheapen its production until ...

    Article : 54 words
  43. NEWCASTLE COAL COMPANIES AND WATER RATES.

    At the weekly meeting of the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board to-day, Mr. Alexander Brown, M.L.C., in the chair, the cases now pending in the Supreme Court against the coal ...

    Article : 245 words
  44. BALMAIN COTTAGE HOSPITAL.

    The monthly meeting of the board of management of the Baimain Cottage Hospital took place last night in the boardroom, Booth-street. Mr. Jacob Garrard, M.L.A. (president), occupied the chair. The ...

    Article : 75 words
  45. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Government has purchased 41,000 acres from the natives for settlement purposes. So far no diflieulty has been experienced in dealing with the natives. ...

    Article : 159 words
  46. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements: 500 ewes, from Benambra to Ournie, M'Meckin Bros, owners; 1220 wethers, from Benambra to Newport Freezing Works, Melbourne, C. L. Griffiths and Co. owners: 780 wethers, from ...

    Article : 123 words
  47. DEATH OF A CRICKETER.

    The death is announced of John Selby, the Notts cricketer, who twiee visited Australia. Selby came out to Australia first as a member of ...

    Article : 71 words
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