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  2. POLITICAL SITUATION.

    Yesterday's operations in the formation of a Ministry were checked by the death of the mother of Mr. G. R. Dibbs. This sad but not unexpected occurreuce took place early ...

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  3. SECOND EDITION.

    The Czar of Russia will probably visit Berlin on Thursday. ...

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  4. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Council to-day, the Legal Professions Practice Bill was read the third time and passed. The Bills of Sale Law Amendment Bill was re-committed, and, together with the ...

    Article : 303 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    Widespread opposition is being manifested in the country districts to the proposed introduction of the one man one vote principle. The railway traffic returns between Melbourne ...

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  6. CABLEGRAMS.

    Rear-Admiral Lord Charles T. M. D. Scott, C.B., in command of the Australian naval station, will be promoted vice-admiral in August next, when he will be succeeded ...

    Article : 48 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    MR. DIBBS has not yet been able to complete the formation of his Ministry, the death of his mother having interfered with his arrangements. THE Legislative Assembly met yesterday at the ...

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  8. GERMANY AND AUSTRIA.

    The Emperor William has declared that the alliance between Germany and Austria is indissoluble, and no power on earth can ever part them. ...

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  9. THE UNITED STATES FLEET IN CHILIAN WATERS.

    In view of the hostility shown in some quarters of the new Chilian Government to the Consul and citizens of the United States, the Secretary of the U. S. Navy has ...

    Article : 52 words
  10. GREAT FIRE IN RUSSIA.

    Four hundred houses have been destroyed by fire at Lida, in Russia. ...

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  11. THE FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

    The Czar has given 3,000,000 roubles to the famine fund. ...

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  12. HANLAN v. A. M'LEAN.

    Edward Hanlan has easily beaton Alexander M'Lean, the champion sculler of British Columbia. This victory for the Canadian sculler reverses the ...

    Article : 52 words
  13. THE VATICAN AND THE QUIRINAL.

    The Rome correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says that the Pope, in a note to the Powers, has declared it impossible for the Vatican and the Quirinal to continue ...

    Article : 59 words
  14. QUEENSLAND.

    A meeting, under the presidency of the Chief Justice, was held this afternoon, to hear an explanation from Mr. Jacob Goldstein in connection with the second Australasian Conference on Charity, ...

    Article : 65 words
  15. THE PARRAMATTA'S MUTTON.

    Ten thousand carcases of frozen mutton shipped in the steamship Parramatta have been examined in dock, and of these only 200 carcases were found to be soft. ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Commissioner of Lands has received the following telegram from John M'Intyre, foreman of Leigh's Creek drill:—"Bored through a seam of coal 2ft. 3in. thick, now in sandy shale with ...

    Article : 133 words
  17. THE MELANESIAN MISSION.

    The steamer Southern Cross, the new vessel of the Melanesian mission, which had just left England for Australia, encountered the late severe gale in the English ...

    Article : 80 words
  18. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Assembly to-day Mr. Glassey gave notice of motion in favour of the release of persons now undergoing terms of imprisonment on a charge arising out of the recent bush labour dispute. ...

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  19. MR. JOHN REDMOND, M.P.

    Mr. John Redmond, M.P., has applied for the Chiltern Hundreds with the view of standing for the vacant seat for Cork, caused by the death of the late Mr. C. S. ...

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  20. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    Political matters are causing considerable excitement here. It is announced that Mr. G. R. Meallin, the defeated freetrade candidate at the general election, will oppose Mr. Copeland should he seek ...

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  21. THE NORTH KILKENNY ELECTION.

    The priests have selected Michael Davitt to contest the election for North Kilkenny to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Sir John Pope Hennessy. ...

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  22. NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    H.M.S. Penguin arrived from the West Coast on Friday, for stores and coal. She sails at the end of the month for the China station, surveying en route. ...

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  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly Mr. Hopkins gave notice of motion for a select committee to report as to the necessity of providing a graving dock at Port Adelaide. Ministers were further ...

    Article : 337 words
  24. THE CANADIAN POLITICAL SCANDALS.

    The Canadian Government has begun a suit against Mr. Senecal, ex-Superintendent of the Government Printing Bureau at Ottawa, for the recovery of 15,000dol. ...

    Article : 112 words
  25. CORRUPTION IN CANADA.

    Mr. Senécal, ex-superintendent of the Government Printing Bureau at Ottawa, has been arrested at Montreal, in connection with the suit brought against him ...

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  26. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. J. G. Pilcher, manager of the Commercial Bank of Australia at Perth, who severed his connection with the bank owing to his intention to take holy orders shortly, has been presented by a ...

    Article : 175 words
  27. LABOUR FEDERATION.

    Sixty labour unions representing 155,000 mon employed in the northern industries of England have met at Darlington and resolved to federate. ...

    Article : 29 words
  28. FORTIFICATION OF HELIGOLAND.

    Germany proposes to spend 10 million marks in fortifying Heligoland. ...

    Article : 19 words
  29. THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

    Nine deaths have occurred from influenza since August 21. Three other deaths occurred in which Influenza supervened upon other ailments. BOURKE, WEDNESDAY. ...

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  30. THE FRENCH VINTAGE.

    It is feared that the champagne vintage in France will not exceed 12,000,000 bottles. ...

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  31. TASMANIA.

    Mr. Williams, a shareholder in the Bank of Van Dieman's Land, is taking proceedings against John Pierce, of Hobart, a director, to recover the loss sustained on shares by the bank closing. ...

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  32. DEATH OF A VICTORIAN COLONIST.

    The Hon. George Lefevre, M.D., M.L.C. (Melbourne), one of the Victorian delegates to the recent Congregational Œcumenical Council, has succumbed at Glasgow to an ...

    Article : 296 words
  33. THE DRAMATIC CENSORSHIP IN FRANCE.

    The dramatic censorship has been suspended in France. ...

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  34. NEW ZEALAND.

    By the steamer Jubilee to-day 25 bootmakers left for Sydney, anticipating the present dispute here to end in a strike. ...

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  35. PROTECTION IN FRANCE.

    The French Customs Committee is in favour of a duty of 25 francs per ton being imposed on all imported salt meats. ...

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  36. TASMANIA.

    In the Assembly to-night the second reading of the Constitution Amendment Bill, increasing the Council members from 18 to 19 and the Assembly from 36 to 38, was rejected by a majority of ...

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  37. THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN VICTORIA.

    The members of the Cabinet make no secret of their opposition to the idea of on early dissolution on the Electoral Bill as desired by the country party in the Assembly, ...

    Article : 204 words
  38. RUSSIA AND THE JEWS.

    Russia has ordered the removal of all Jews living within 100 millimetres of the Chinese frontier. The intention of the order is to prevent the Jews being utilised ...

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  39. BATHURST CIRCUIT COURT.

    At the circuit court civil business, before the Chief Justice, Sir F. M. Darley, Robert John Kendall sued C. F. Doutrebande and A. H. Sutton, trading as Wilson, De Lauret, and Co., stock and station agents, ...

    Article : 238 words
  40. THE EIGHT HOURS QUESTION.

    Sir Charles Dilke, in a letter to the Daily Telegraph, states that there is little probability of the Eight Hours Bill being carried for some time to come, even in an optional ...

    Article : 71 words
  41. CHARGE AGAINST A GERMAN MILITARY ATTACHE.

    A charge of fraud has been made against a German military attaché at Vienna. ...

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  42. CAPTURE OF BURGLARS AT COLLINGWOOD.

    At about half-past 12 o'clock this morning, Nelson Vernon, 27 years of ago, was brought to the Melbourne Hospital Buffering from a gunshot wound on the arm. The circumstances of the ...

    Article : 216 words
  43. THE RICHMOND TRAGEDY.

    The Richmond tragedy is assuming a mysterious phase. At the adjourned inuqest to-day the medical evidence showed that the boy undoubtedly died from strychnine poisoning, and the infant's ...

    Article : 132 words
  44. AFFAIRS IN CHILI.

    Chilian sailors are constantly threatening the Americans, believing that United States citizens showed partiality to Balmaceda. ...

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  45. SHOCKING ACCIDENT NEAR LISMORE.

    A shocking accident happened out on the railway line to-day. A lad named Sashford, about 14 years of age, was employed taking picks backward and forward to be sharpened. He was riding on a truck ...

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  46. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passings: 2800 maiden ewes, from Gum Holes to Rawden, Cox Brothers owners, Harry Faulkner drover. These are a splendid lot. WILCANNIA, WEDNESDAY. ...

    Article : 145 words
  47. NEW YORK ASSOCIATED PRESS.

    The Western Union telegraphs have been out off from the New York Associated Press, because it owes £10,000. The press declares that it will use telephones. ...

    Article : 34 words
  48. LATE MINING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 387 words
  49. BRITISH OCCUPATION OF EGYPT.

    Sir Charles Dilke declares that the British occupation of Egypt closely resembles the French occupation. ...

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  50. THE LAND COURT AT WAGGA.

    The Land Court of New South Wales commenced a sitting on Monday and concluded yesterday afternoon. Mr. Rogers (president) and Messrs. Freeman and Brandis occupied the bench. The following ...

    Article : 276 words
  51. THE HARVEST IN INDIA.

    Copious rains have fallen in the Madras Presidency in India, and the prospects of the harvest have been materially improved. ...

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  52. INSURANCE OF RAILWAY OFFICIALS.

    In reply to a recent deputation from the Railway Association, dealing with compulsory insurance and guarantee policies affecting the railway men, Mr. Rounsevell, Commissioner of ...

    Article : 181 words
  53. THE RABBIT PLAGUE IN THE WEST.

    Rabbits are increasing very fast round here. The Paroo River is low. With regard to the rabbit post, the fallowing report is to hand from Milparinka:— "The town common is alive with rabbits, and on the ...

    Article : 270 words
  54. THE OAMARU HARBOUR BOARD.

    The Oamaru Harbour Board loan is now quoted at £60. The Financial News says that the Harbour Board engaged in works beyond the needs of the Board's clientéle ...

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  55. THE BRITISH FLAG LOWERED BY A FRENCH MAN-OF-WAR.

    A French man-of-war has lowered the Union Jack at the Island of Matacong, in Sierra Leone, and ill-treated the only two Englishmen on the island. ...

    Article : 43 words
  56. THE VICTORIA'S 110-TON GUN.

    A crack has been discovered in the 110-ton gun on board H.M.S. Victoria. ...

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  57. JULIUS FEURICH PIANOFORTES.

    The best German Pianos now obtainable, and the greatest value for the money, £55 to £80. Easy terms. W. H. Paling and Co., Limited, 338 George-street.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 33 words
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