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  2. LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

    According to a Berlin telegram in the Times, the Minister of State has informed the Saxon Chambers that the Federal Council are discussing a project to found convict colonies ...

    Article : 87 words
  3. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    In the Legislative Council, yesterday, Mr. OAKES presented a petition from Roman Catholic inhabitants of Parramatta against the Public Instruction Bill. ...

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  4. TAMWORTH.

    At the Irish Distress Relief meeting to-night there was a large attendance, and great enthusiasm existed. Subscriptions were raised in the room amounting to £130. The town will be canvassed, and the amount ...

    Article : 46 words
  5. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Dr. Scott contests the city election with Sir Luke eak and Mr. Parker. The Western Australian Bank has declared a dividend of 16 per cent. for the half year. The directors ...

    Article : 47 words
  6. INVERELL.

    A public meeting was held here on Wednesday night in aid of the Irish Famine Fund. There was a good attendance and £53 was subscribed in the room, and it is anticipated that the total contributions will reach ...

    Article : 55 words
  7. AMERICA AND IRISH DISTRESS.

    A resolution to vote 500,000 dollars in aid of the Irish Relief Fund has been brought before the United States Congress, and referred to a committee. ...

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  8. DREA[?] ACCIDENT AT CASINO.

    Yeager and Grime's new steamer Vesta capsized at 5 o'clock yesterday night, at Tatham, sixteen miles from Casino, and five passengers were drowned. The names are W. Yabsley, sen., grazier; Marshall and wife, ...

    Article : 298 words
  9. CARCOAR.

    Mr. E. H. Boyle, editor and co-partner in the Carcoar Chronicle, died this morning, from congestion of the lungs, produced by staying too long in cold water when in a state of great perspiration. ...

    Article : 42 words
  10. AMERICAN MINISTER TO ENGLAND.

    Mr. Russell Lowell has been appointed American Minister to England. ...

    Article : 19 words
  11. MUDGEE.

    A crowded and rather excited meeting of ratepayers was held last evening, in the Mechanics' Institute, with reference to the building of a new Town Hall. The meeting decided by a large majority in favour of ...

    Article : 47 words
  12. THE CAPTURE OF CHIKISHLA.

    The telegram which recently appeared in the Standard announcing the defeat of the Russians by the Turcomans, and the capture of Chikishlar, is confirmed. ...

    Article : 34 words
  13. FORBES.

    A strong public opinion is expressed here that the new court-house building should have a second story. The walls are now up 14 feet, and if any additions are decided upon, intimation should be made to the ...

    Article : 128 words
  14. THE ORIENT LINE AND A POSTAL SUBSIDY.

    The Government have refused to allow a special postal rate to the Orient Company. ...

    Article : 24 words
  15. THE POLYNESIAN COMPANY.

    Shares in the Polynesian Company have been eagerly subscribed in Germany, with the exception of Hamburg. ...

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  16. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) TERRIBLE COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

    A terrible explosion has occurred at Leycett colliery, in Staffordshire. It is known that 79 persons who were in the mine have been killed. ...

    Article : 32 words
  17. ADELONG.

    On Wednesday, Michael Gorman, landlord of the Shamrock hotel, at Grahamstown, while at work outside, felt faint, came in, lay down, and expired at 3 o'clock. The deceased was insured in the Mutual ...

    Article : 123 words
  18. DISGRAGEFUL SCENE IN THE VICTORIAN ASSEMBLY.

    The worst, scene that ever occurred in the House, took place last night. Mr. M'Intyre made an effort to again bring on a discussion on the Embassy vote, and the chairman ruled him out of order. The point ...

    Article : 338 words
  19. GERMANY AND THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS.

    It is stated, on what is regarded as good authority, that Germany intends to acquire possession of islands in the South Seas, in order to augment her influence in those ...

    Article : 40 words
  20. INTENDED OBSTRUCTION BY IRISH MEMBERS.

    Irish members have publicly notified their determination to prevent progress being made with the ordinary business in the House of Commons, unless attention be paid to Irish ...

    Article : 38 words
  21. WOLLONGONG.

    A meeting was held last night in the Temperance Hall in aid of the Irish Famine Relief Fund. The Mayor presided. The Revs. Deans Ewing ana Flanagan, G. Charter, Drs. Clay and Thomas, and Aldermen ...

    Article : 95 words
  22. THE GERMAN CONSUL-GENERAL.

    Richard Krauel has been appointed Consul-General for the German Empire for Australasia. ...

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  23. GUNDAGAI.

    Last night, a Chinaman reported to the police that a man, riding a gray horse and armed with a revolver, rode up to the Chinese camp near town, and demanded money; he attempted to fire on them, but the revolver ...

    Article : 78 words
  24. AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN.

    The Daily News to-day publishes a telegram from its special correspondent in Afghanistan, stating that Mahomed Jan, the leader of the recent attacks upon the ...

    Article : 61 words
  25. VICTORIA.

    The whole proceedings of the Legislative Assembly yesterday were one continued scene, in which prominent members on both sides took part. The Embassy vote was again brought forward in the evening, and during ...

    Article : 496 words
  26. THE IRISH HOME RULERS.

    An important meeting of Home Rulers was held yesterday. A vote was passed, on the motion of Mr. D. O'Donoghue, expressing cordial sympathy with the Irish peasantry in ...

    Article : 57 words
  27. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

    The following are the results of the events decided to-day:— MAITLAND HANDICAP.—Sunlight 1, Benevolence 2, Vesper 3. There was a bad start, Vesper and Sunlight ...

    Article : 721 words
  28. ARRIVAL OF THE MAILS PER CUZCO.

    The Brindisi portion of the Australian homeward mails per Cuzco was delivered to-day. ...

    Article : 24 words
  29. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    THE announcement contained in our cable messages of this morning that a project is being discussed in Germany for founding German convict settlements in the Pacific, will have more than a passing interest ...

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  30. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) WINDSOR.

    At a meeting held in the Church of England School, on Monday evening last, to support the Bishop's petition in favour of Denominationalism, only six persons were present, including the incumbent of ...

    Article : 119 words
  31. CAMPBELLTOWN.

    The meeting called in aid of the Irish Relief Fund has been adjourned until Saturday night. Mr. Suttor, the tramway surveyor, has commenced to mark out the line for the tramway to Camden. ...

    Article : 35 words
  32. NEWCASTLE.

    A woman named Jane Shelford, aged 42, died at the lookup this morning from the effects of an attack of delirium tremens. The deceased was locked up on Monday last, and had been under medical treatment ...

    Article : 174 words
  33. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A private telegram has been received here quoting copper at £77 per ton. This rise will add £80,000 yearly to the returns of the Moonta, compared with the price ruling in August last. Commercial Bank ...

    Article : 223 words
  34. ARMIDALE.

    The sale of the gates and booths at the grand stand for the approaching races realized £250. There have never been so many racehorses here before. Threshing time is approaching rapidly. The yield ...

    Article : 158 words
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