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  2. COLLISION AT WILLIAMSTOWN,

    At the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm IL was being towed to the Alfred Gifiving Dock yesterday a strong northerly wind drove her on to the Orient steamer Ormuz, lying at the western berth, Williamstown ...

    Article : 98 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) VICTORIA.

    An official intimation has been received in Melbourne of the death of General Corazo, President of the Republie of Nicaragua, aged 68. He was elected President in December, 1886. ...

    Article : 322 words
  4. THE INSURRECTION IN CRETE.

    A general amnesty has been proclaimed in Crete, and affairs in the island are now more tranquil. ...

    Article : 41 words
  5. CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE GOVERNORSHIP OF BOMBAY.

    Lord Harris. Under-Sccretary for War, has beeu appointed to succeed Lord Reay ' as Governor of Bombay. ...

    Article : 30 words
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    News is received from East Africa, stating that Stanley and Emin Pasha have defeated the Mahdists at Diemato. stanley and Emin Pasha arrived at Mpwapwa on the 18th instant, and they are ...

    Article : 8,338 words
  7. RETURN HOME OF PRINCIPAL RAINY AND DR. MACGREGOR.

    Principal Rainy and the Rev. Dr. Mocgregor have been accorded enthusiastic receptions at Edinburgh, on their return from the colonies. ...

    Article : 43 words
  8. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEFRAPH.] (FROM OWR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA,

    In the Legislative Council, Mr. Cuthbert furnished particulars as to the number of recidivistes who had arrived in Australia from New Caledonia. In New South Wales, the police ...

    Article : 797 words
  9. THE INTERCOLONIAL EIGHT-OAR RACE.

    Last night was beautifully cool after the hot day, and to-day the air has been delightfully bracing, consequently the men have regained their vigour, and all are in splendid health and good spirits. ...

    Article : 199 words
  10. THE DISTRESS OF MR. PARNELL'S MOTHER.

    Mr. Parnell has made provision for his mother, who was reported to be in distress in New York. Mr. Parnell states that he was unaware ...

    Article : 41 words
  11. THE LONDON CLUB SCANDAL.

    The Earl of Euston, eldest son of the Duke of Grafton, intends to take criminal proceedings for libel against the North London Press, for alleging that he was ...

    Article : 52 words
  12. THE VICTORIAN CRICKETERS ASSOCIATION.

    At a special meeting of the Victorian Cricketers Association to-night a letter was received from Mr. B. J. Wardill, secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Club, stating that he had informed the New South Wales ...

    Article : 197 words
  13. QUEENSLAND.

    The repairs the mail steamer Taroba, which lately ran on a rock near Mackay, were completed this evening, five days within contract time. The repairs were of a very extensive character, and the ...

    Article : 284 words
  14. A NEW ZEALAND COAL COMPANY.

    The Westport (N.Z.) Wallsend Coal Company has been floated. ...

    Article : 17 words
  15. THE NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT TRADE.

    The s.S. Coptic has arrived at Plymouth. Her cargo of New Zealand frozen meat is in excellent condition. ...

    Article : 26 words
  16. COMMERCIAL.

    The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is now estimated at about 1,800,000 quarters, For the Continent, 468,000 quarters. The quantity of wheat and flour, ...

    Article : 128 words
  17. SINKING OF THE STEAMER BUNYIP.

    The steamer Bunyip, which was run ashore at the old bar, is now under water. Her owner, Mr. Johnson, expects to float her in about a week's time. The vessel is not insured, and the cargo is now along the beach. ...

    Article : 58 words
  18. STANLEY AND EMIN NEARING HOME.

    Captain Wissmann telegraphs from East Africa to the effect that H. M. Stanley and Emin Pasha had defeated the Mahdiate at Diemato. Emin has left the control of the ...

    Article : 132 words
  19. CREEP IN A GLEBE COLLIERY.

    It is reported that a slight creep has taken place in Thomson's tribute colliery, near Glebe. The miners have been prevented by the management from going into the disturbed workings. It is expected that the ...

    Article : 68 words
  20. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    This evening the South Australian Consular Association entertained the Mayor of Adelaide at a private dinner to mark their appreciation of the kindnesses bestowed by him during his term of office. ...

    Article : 285 words
  21. MAJOR-GENERAL EDWARDS ON FEDERATION.

    Major-General Edwards leaves Brisbane on Sunday morning for China. He was interviewed by a representative of the Courier to-day. Majorgeneral Edwards spoke freely on (among other ...

    Article : 527 words
  22. TERRIBLE MINING ACCIDENT.

    Intelligence reached Newcastle this afternoon that four men were killed at the South Burwood Coal Company sinking-pit under pecufiar circumstances. Their names were Patrick Ryan, Edward King, Augustus ...

    Article : 218 words
  23. THE LATE DOCK LABOURERS' STRIKE.

    The official final balance-sheet of the London Dock Labourers' Strike Fund just issued shows that Australian subscriptions towards the fund gave £30,400, English ...

    Article : 119 words
  24. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. Gordon gave notice for Tuesday to rescind the motion negativing the Federal Council's resolutions. The second reading of the Gas and Electric Lighting ...

    Article : 240 words
  25. TASMANIA.

    A hot wind was blowing all day yesterday. The weather is now cool; and steady rain is falling. A silver lods has been struck at Mount Zehan. ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. SHOUKING ACCIDENT TO A CHILD.

    A terrible accident has occurred at Marrar. While Christopher Fairweather, a selector, was driving a reaper and binder, he saw his little daughter, aged 3 years, jump up in front of the knives of the machine. ...

    Article : 86 words
  27. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. John Bryce has been returned for Waipa unopposed. ...

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  28. THE QUEENSLAND MAIL SERVICE.

    The Government has accepted the tender of the British.India Associated Steamer Company, Limited, for a four-weekly 10-knot mail service by steamer between London and Brisbane, and vice ...

    Article : 128 words
  29. FATAL BATHING ACCIDENT.

    A young man named T. Brooker, while bathing on Sunday, dived, and met with injuries which caused death the following day. It iS supposed the spinal cord was injured, Brooker being partially ...

    Article : 63 words
  30. TASMANIA,

    The Legislative Council discussed the Main Line Purchase Bill till 1 o'clock this morning, owing to some stonewalling tacties. To-day the bill was passed with practically no opposition, except from ...

    Article : 73 words
  31. A GIFT OF A QUARTER OF A MILLION.

    Sir Edward Cecil Guinness, Bart., late of thebrewingflrm of Messrs. Guinness,Son and Co., has given a quarter.of a million sterling to be devoted to the erection of ...

    Article : 82 words
  32. SEIZURE OF A MAIL COACH AND HORSES.

    A curious case has arisen here out of the verdict at the late District Court in the case of Stevens and wife versus Stevens, Brothers, in which plaintiffs sued defendants for injury received through a coach ...

    Article : 176 words
  33. SUDDEN DEATH OF A DOCTOR ON BOARD A BARQUE.

    Dr.Baker,a passenger on board the barque Scottish Admiral;was found dead in his berth this morning. The cause of death has not transpired Dr.Baker mimed at London the ship by which he ...

    Article : 155 words
  34. THE GOULBURN CATHEDRAL DISPUTE.

    At a meeting of the committes appointed to endeavour to obtain setlement of the cathedral dispute Messrs. Gannon, Conolly, and Stannett were chosen as a sub-committee to wait upon Mr. Isaac Shepherd, one ...

    Article : 99 words
  35. IMPORTANT DISCOVERY OF COAL IN VICTORIA.

    A discovery of coal which promises to be the most important made in the colony is reported about two miles from Foster. It is black coal of the finest description, fully 4ft 6in. wide, solid ...

    Article : 66 words
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