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  2. SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR TRANSMISSION TO EUROPE, VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND SUEZ.

    Inquiries we have been able to make regarding the influx of Chinese into this colony have elicited information of a not very encouraging nature. We suggested last week 'that if the visitation was to be regarded as an ...

    Article : 553 words
  3. THE WEATHER, PASTORAL, AND AGRICULTURAL.

    We have revived from Mr. H. C. Russell, B.A. F.R.A.S., Government Astronomer, his annual report of the results of the rain and river observations for the year 1880. The importance of this record cannot be overrated. ...

    Article : 505 words
  4. KIDNAPPING AND SLAVERY IN THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS.

    The following letter, which has been addressed by Baron d[?] Miklouho-Maclay to the Commodore on this station:-"Meloourne, April 8, 1881. "Sir,—The constant recurrence in the duly papers of ...

    Article : 622 words
  5. THE NAVAL SHAM FIGHT.

    The great naval demonstration that took place on April 12, was by far the most successful affair of its kind that has over taken place in Port Jackson, and was witnessed by, perhaps, the largest crowd ever assembled together on these ...

    Article : 411 words
  6. SOCIAL.

    The annual report for the year 1880 of Mr. Charles Bown, the superintendent of the Associated Insurance Companies' Fire Brigade, has recently been published. It shows that the total number of calls received during the year was 307; ...

    Article : 953 words
  7. THE MARQUIS DE RAYS' IMMIGRANTS.

    The New Ireland immigrants who reached Noumea on board the steamer India, in a starving condition, and were brought to Sydney by the steamer James Paterson, have been provided by the Government with accommodation in ...

    Article : 730 words
  8. ACCIDENTS, OFFENCES, &c.

    Charles Bennett, a seaman of the ship Corby, from London, lying at Smith's Wharf, Miller's Point, whilst returning to the vessel at twenty minutes to 1 o'clock in the morning, fell overboard, and was drowned. He was ...

    Article : 563 words
  9. AQUATICS.

    This year's Intercolonial eight-oar race resulted in an easy victory for Victoria—the third win the sister colony has scored since the annual contest was established in 1878. In 1878 and 1830 the Melbourne crew won on their own ...

    Article : 367 words
  10. COMMERCIAL REVIEW.

    EXPORT MARKETS.—Since our last summary, published on the 8th instant, the quantity of wool sold amounted to about 850 bales, and last week there was a better demand than has existed for several weeks previously. Washed fleece ...

    Article : 1,381 words
  11. SPORTING.

    The A.J.C. Autumn meeting commenced on Easter Monday. The following is the result of the three principal events:- The CHAMPAGNE STAKES, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, ...

    Article : 310 words
  12. MONETARY REVIEW.

    The revenue returns for the quarter ended 31st March have been published, and show a gratifying increase in almost all departments, which indicate an improvement in trade generally. The total revenue amounts to ...

    Article : 1,347 words
  13. MINING.

    Despite the difficulties which deficiency of water has created, the Temora gold-field may be regarded as having fairly emerged from the first, or " rush," stage of development, and as having proved itself worthy to be ranked ...

    Article : 171 words
  14. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    During the last month great preparations were made for the Easter entertainments, which are now in full swing. M. Kowalski finished his term in Sydney with the production of his lyric drama "Vercingetorix." He was so ...

    Article : 709 words
  15. THE REWARDS FOR THE APPREHENSION OF THE KELLYS.

    The Governments of Victoria and New South Wales offered a joint reward of £8000 for the capture or destruction of the Kelly gang of bushrangers. A Board was appointed to distribute this reward, and, in their report they state that ...

    Article : 443 words
  16. RECEPTION OF ELIAS LAYCOCK.

    The public reception of Mr. Elias C. Laycock, who has just arrived from England, took place on the 8th instant. On no occasion has the return of an Australian been marked with demonstrations of a more fluttering character. It is ...

    Article : 1,324 words
  17. LABOUR MARKET.

    The efforts of Mr. Melville to procure the adoption of the eight-hour system in regard to the block signalmen have at last been crowned with success. The department has arranged for the engagement of three men for each box, ...

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  18. INTERCOLONIAL.

    The two warders who arrived from New Caledonia went to St. Helena. The men identified are, by their own statement, three of them convicts and one a deserter.—The identity of the men who came from New Caledonia in a ...

    Article : 1,670 words
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