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  2. METROPOLITAN AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION. OPENING DAY.

    The second, or opening, day of the annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was in excellent contrast to "judging day." The meteorological conditions were vastly improved. ...

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  3. RIVER STEAMERS IN COLLISION. A FERRY STEAMER WITH TWO HUNDRED PASSENGERS CUT DOWN.

    In Sydney Cove, where the ferry traffic is so conspicuously congested, an accident happened yesterday in which the lives of more than 200 persons were jeopardised. Happily, and indeed almost ...

    Article : 356 words
  4. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS.

    The nomination and election days in connection with the forthcoming Legislative Council elections will probably be as follow:—Central Division Nominations, 9th May; election, 12th May. South ...

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  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Advices received from Rio de Janeiro state that President Peixoto has tendered an apology to Great Britain for having ordered the arrest of British bluejackets. ...

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  6. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.

    Dr. Edward Nettleship, the famous specialist in eye diseases, has examined Mr. Gladstone's eyes. He certifies that the ex-Premier is suffering from cataract ...

    Article : 43 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    A TREMENDOUS explosion has taken place at Santander, in Spain, during the work of removing the unexploded dynamite from the hull of the steamer Cabo Machichaco, which had a cargo of ...

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  8. THE WEATHER.

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  9. THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.

    During the absence of the Piemier the Chief Secretary will administer the Attorney-General's Department. He will, in consequence, be relieved of the Education Department, which work has ...

    Article : 71 words
  10. LETTER TO MR. JOHN COWAN.

    Mr. Gladstone has addressed a, letter to Mr. John Cowan, of Edinburgh, the chairman of his Midlothian election committee. He virtually bids a stately and ...

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  11. SIR THOMAS M'ILWRAITH AND MR. R. REID.

    A luncheon under the auspices of the United Empire Trade League was tendered to-day to Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith, of Queensland, and Mr. Robert Reid, the ...

    Article : 267 words
  12. TO-DAY.

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  13. VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS ON THE MURRAY.

    The Government does not intend at present to further encourage the formation of village settlements on the Murray. Already there are five settlements either in operation or about to begin ...

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  14. ARRIVAL OF THE GOVERNOR.

    Punctually at half-past 12 o'clock his Excellency the Governor and Lady Duff, accompanied by Major the Hon. Rupert Leigh, A.D.C., arrived. His Excellency was formally received by Mr. John See, ...

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  15. ANOTHER DYNAMITE EXPLOSION AT SANTANDER.

    A tremendous explosion has taken place at Santander, in Spain, during the work of removing the unexploded dynamite from the hull of the steamer ...

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  16. REDUCTION IN SHEARERS' WAGES.

    Mr. Poynton, secretary of the Shearers' Union, states that an attempt is being made to reduce the rate of pay to shearers in the Northern districts by from 2s to 3s 4d per 100, and in the ...

    Article : 59 words
  17. THE GROUNDING OF THE STEAMER MELBOURNE.

    The secretary of the Marine Board has received a report stating that the steatnor Melbourne which grounded off Curlew Island, after lightering 600 tons floated at high water, and steamed into ...

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  18. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) LIBEL ACTIONS.

    In the Supreme Court in Chambers to-day, Mr. Justice Hood delivered his reserved judgment upon the application of the defendant in the libel action Speight v. Syme, that the re-hearing ...

    Article : 413 words
  19. THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT.

    Anyone who takes the trouble to look along the western side of the quay out towards Dawes Point, and almost right opposite the old A.S.N. Company's wharf, will see a red buoy moored as a guide to ...

    Article : 347 words
  20. THE MILITIA ENCAMPMENT.

    There was a large muster of the Adelaide, public to-night to witness the departure of the militia for the principal camp at Wingfield, seven miles from Adelaide. The men left about 8.30 to march ...

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  21. A BRITANNIC LEAGUE.

    Sir John Lubbock, M.P., is forming a "Britannic League" on the lines advocated by Sir Charles Tupper, High Commissioner for Canada, at a meeting ...

    Article : 67 words
  22. DEATH OF PROFESSOR KELLY.

    The death is announced of Mr. David F. Kelly, professor of classics at the University of Adelaide. He had been in bad health for a long time past, and had recently returned from ...

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  23. REV. THOMAS SPURGEON.

    The Rev. Thomas Spurgeon has been elected pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle. ...

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  24. N. Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY.

    The directors of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will be examined before 11th April, on which date the scheme of reconstruction will be ...

    Article : 104 words
  25. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The show sales to-day were more successful than usual. A good many cattle, sheep, machinery, buggies, and other exhibits found purchasers. This, the first combined district show, having been a ...

    Article : 873 words
  26. CAPTAIN DONALD'S STATEMENT.

    Captain Donald, general manager of the Parramatta R. S. Company, upon being asked what he knew of the affair, said that he had travelled by the Pheasant (one of the company's boats) to ...

    Article : 359 words
  27. H.M.S. CRESCENT.

    H.M.S. Crescent, which recently put back to Portsmouth owing to the failure of her cylinders, sailed again for Sydney to-day. ...

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  28. THE INDIAN DEFICIT.

    The Indian deficit last year amounted to 830,000 rupees. This year's deficit is estimated at 1,750,000 rupees, and next year it is expected to reach nearly ...

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  29. LUNCHEON TO DR. RENWICK.

    Dr. Renwick, Executive Commissioner for New South Wales at the Chicago Exhibition, arrived to-day. He was entertained at lunchcon at Menzies' Hotel, by the directors of the Australian ...

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  30. MORTGAGE COMPANY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Mortgage Company of South Australia has declared a dividend of 5 per cent. ...

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  31. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    W. H. Manning's opera company, which includes Marie Elster and Mr. Leumune, opened last night in the Perth Town Hall with a production of Gounod's "Faust." The hall was ...

    Article : 179 words
  32. CHINESE RESTRICTION IN AMERICA.

    The committee of the United States Senate is considering a treaty with China for restricting the admission of Chinese into Amerioa, in lieu of the present ...

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  33. INTERCOLONIAL TRADE.

    In order to assist the intercolonial trade as much as possible, the Minister of Customs has obtained the approval of the Governor in Council to a new drawback regulation which will permit a drawback ...

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  34. THE SALVATION ARMY.

    The Jubilee of General Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, was celebrated to-day. Twenty thousand persons were present. ...

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  35. THE RAILWAY FREIGHTS ON PRODUCE.

    A deputation reprepresonting the conference recently held at Dimboola, composed of delegates from various parts of the Wimmera and Malice districts, waited on the Minister of Railways ...

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  36. EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE.

    The Sol is only a small launch, and upon viewing the rent in the Aleathea's bow, which is about 6ft. x 6ft., it is at once apparent that the shock must have been severe. The opening, of course, is irregular in ...

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  37. THE SHOOTING CASE AT SOUTH BROKEN HILL.

    The Inquest touching the death of John Considine, the victim of the South Broken Hill shooting case, was resumed at 10 o'clock this morning. Constable Shiell, whose evidence was concluded yesterday, ...

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  38. SUSPENSION OF A BANK.

    The new English Bank of the River Plate has susponded payment. ...

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  39. THE PORT CHARGES OF MELBOURNE.

    The Premier has received several letters from traders in Melbourne pointing out that, owing to the high wharfage rates and primage duties provailing at this port, Melbourne is rapidly losing ...

    Article : 55 words
  40. NEW ZEALAND.

    In connection with the first election under the new Licensing Act a larger number of votes than was expected was recorded at Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, so that the polls at ...

    Article : 137 words
  41. QUEENSLAND.

    The following is Mr. Wraggo's forecast for New South Wales:—The weather will continue very unsettled, with further considerable rain, especially along the coast and on the Pacific slope, ...

    Article : 239 words
  42. THE BOOT OPERATIVES' STRIKE.

    A deputation waited upon Mr. Marshall this morning with the view of bringing about an amicable settlement of the strike among the boot operatives. In reply to questions Mr. ...

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  43. WHAT WAS SEEN FROM THE BUNYA BUNYA.

    A passenger by the North Shore Ferry Company's s.s. Bunya Bunya, whioh left Lavender Bay at 9 o'clock, states that he witnessed the accident. The Bunya Bunya, he said, had to stop in order to avoid ...

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  44. WYALONG GOLDFIELDS.

    Mr. Sloe, the Chief Inspector of Mines, returned to Sydney from Wyalong yesterday. Mr. Slee's views upon the field have already been gives in a report by him to his department, and published in the ...

    Article : 151 words
  45. SALVAGE OPERATIONS.

    During yesterday afternoon and evening, active operations were in progress to repair the damage the Aleathea had sustained. Carpenters were busy with felt and boarding closing the hole in the bow, and ...

    Article : 144 words
  46. THE LABOUR HOME.

    The weekly meeting of the committee was held yesterday afternoon at 557 Harris-street, Ultimo. The chair was occupied by the Rev. J. D. Langley. The following is the report for the week ended 17th ...

    Article : 85 words
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