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  2. THE FIRE AT GIBBS, SHALLARD' AND CO'S.

    The official report of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade upon the fire which occurred early on Saturday morning in the premises of Messrs. Gibbs, Shallard, and Co., of Pitt-street, states that the outbreak was detected at ...

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  3. SENSATIONAL INCIDENT IN HOBSON'S BAY.

    A sensational incident occurred at the Williams-town pier on Saturday evening, as the Ormuz was starting on her voyage to Sydney. A newly-married couple, intending to take their honeymoon trip to ...

    Article : 109 words
  4. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    The writs in connection with the approaching elections were issued on Saturday. The Royal Commission for promoting technological and industrial instruction has received no ...

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  5. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION.

    The election for the vacant seat for Kennington in the House of Commons, caused by the resignation of Mr. R. Gent-Davis, took place yesterday. It resulted in the ...

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  6. CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) QUEEN VICTORIA AND THE QUEEN REGENT OF SPAIN.

    Her Majesty Queen Victoria, who is at present on a visit to Biarritz, in the south of France, will meet Queen Christina, Regent of Spain, at San Sebastian, on the ...

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  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    THE Queen Regent of Spain and Queen Victoria will meet at San Sebastian in Spain. NEWS from the Soudan reports that the Khalifa has abandoned Omdurman on the Nile owing to ...

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  8. THE MAORI FOOTBALLERS.

    The Maori footballers have defeated a chosen team of the Salford Club by two goals and a try to one try. ...

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  9. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The final heat of the Hill trophy, confined to members of the Grafton Rowing Club, was rowed this afternoon, and was won by E. Paterson by two lengths, with J. Burt second. Much interest was manifested in ...

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  10. THE NEW FRENCH MINISTER FOR MARINE.

    Admiral Krantz, who held a similar portfolio in M. Floquet's Ministry, has been appointed Minister of Marine in the French Cabinet, in succession to the late ...

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  11. THE PEACE OF EUROPE.

    The Emperor William of Germany declares that as the result of his recent visits to European capitals, he is assured that peace will be maintained in Europe ...

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  12. THE VISIT OF MR. SANTLEY TO AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Santley, the celebrated baritone, will leave London for his visit to Australia by the P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Oceana early next month. He will make his first ...

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  13. THE SAMOAN QUESTION.

    Germany is not likely to allow the Berlin Conference to decide upon the treatment she intends to adopt in regard to Matuafa. It is expected in the United States that ...

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  14. A GOLD-MINING VENTURE.

    The New Livingstone Gold-mining Company, with, a capital of £75,000, has been registered, to acquire the Livingstone mine from the liquidators. ...

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  15. ITALIAN PROTECTORATE IN THE RED SEA.

    An Italian protectorate has been proclaimed over the Sultanate of Oppia, on the Red Sea coast. ...

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  16. THE OUTPUT OF COPPER.

    The Anaconda Smelting Works at Montana, in the United States, have been partly destroyed by fire. It is believed that the output of copper will thereby be ...

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  17. AFFAIRS IN SERVIA.

    Ex-King Milan, who recently abdicated the throne of Servia in favour of his son, Prince Alexander, threatens to resume the Government as his son's guardian should ...

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  18. COMMERCIAL.

    At yesterday's public auction of Australasian tallow the number of casks offered was 1125. Every cask was sold. The price realised for Australasian tallow, mutton, medium, was 21s. 6d.; medium ...

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  19. QUEENSLAND.

    Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith is returning by the Changsha, leaving Hongkong on the 22nd instant. A thousand Mount Morgans have been placed for delivery in a month at £6 17s. 6d. The latter ...

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  20. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    St. Patrick's Day was duly celebrated by the Irishmen in this colony on Saturday. There were large attendances at the various gatherings. The weather was hot for this time of year. In the ...

    Article : 154 words
  21. THE WRECK OF THE SIR WALTER RALEIGH.

    The wreck of the ship Sir Walter Raleigh, which went ashore on the French coast, has been sold by auction, and realised £1500. ...

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  22. RUSSIAN DESIGNS IN CENTRAL ASIA.

    Russia has demanded from the Shah of Persia the exclusive right to navigate the rivers debouching into the Caspian Sea; and also the right to construct a railway ...

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  23. TASMANIA.

    A report was current to-day that an attempt had been made to upset a train on the main line by placing a sleeper across the rails at the Risdon viaduct, a mile from Hobart. An investigation of ...

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  24. THE COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE.

    The Comptoir d'Escompte shares are now quoted at 300f. (about £12). The Governors of the various French banks have held a meeting at which they considered ...

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  25. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    The weekly meeting of the Plasterers' Society was held in Punch's Swan-with-two-Necks Hotel, George and Park streets, on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of the trade, and the president (Mr. ...

    Article : 218 words
  26. THE DROUGHT IN QUEENSLAND.

    Since February, 1887, not 6in. of rain has fallen. The drought is terrible. Many selections are unable to carry a single beast, and others carry a few head of stock ...

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  27. RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN VICTORIA.

    A goods train from Melbourne to Geelong on Friday evening met with a serious accident on the Geelong side of Cowie's Creek. The train, of 52 trucks, after crossing the bridge ...

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  28. SEED WHEAT FOR DISTRESSED FARMERS.

    A large meeting of farmers of this district was held this afternoon in the council chambers, the Mayor of Cudgegong being in the chair. All three members for the district were present. Mr. Haynes read a telegram ...

    Article : 128 words
  29. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 404 words
  30. FAREWELL BANQUET TO SIR WILLIAM JERVOIS,

    The Governor and Lady Jervois and family were entertained on Saturday at a farewell banquet by the citizens of Wellington. An address was also presented to his Excellency, who in reply expressed ...

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  31. THE SITUATION IN THE SOUDAN.

    Latest advices from the Soudan report that the Khalifa has abandoned Omdurman, on the Nile, a few miles from Khartoum, owing to the advance of El ...

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  32. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements:—2000 merino ewes, fat, from Walbundrie to Sydney, Jos. Harrington owner; 649 merino swes, from Albury to Cromer, Jas. Lawson owner; 400 fat sheep, from Albury to Mountain Creek, ...

    Article : 206 words
  33. CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN PROTECTION UNION.

    At a meeting of the Central Australian Protection Union last night, the conduct of Mr. W. N. Willis, protectionist member for Bourke, in saying he would support a good Land and Local Government bills, even ...

    Article : 190 words
  34. FIRE IN MELBOURNE,

    Shortly after 4 this morning a fire was discovered in a large four-storey building in Queenstreet, owned by Fraser and Co., Limited, and partly occupied by them. When first seen, the fire was ...

    Article : 143 words
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