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  2. THE ZULU WAR.

    The extraordinary credit of £1,500,000, asked for by the Government for defraying the expenses of the Zulu war, has been unanimously voted by the Parliament. ...

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  3. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] OUR SPECIAL TELEGRAM

    Mr. Berry submitted a written, proposal to Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, that the Assembly should be empowered to reform the Constitution, and that should the ...

    Article : 204 words
  4. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    THE overland line is again in working order, and elsewhere we publish several important cablegrams that have come to hand. The message from our own correspondent in London gives a better clue as to what ...

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  5. THE "SYDNEY MAIL" PRIZE TALE.

    Early last year the proprietors of the Sydney Mail announood their intention of offering a prize of £100 for the best competitive tale, written by a colonial author. In response, and in compliance with the ...

    Article : 498 words
  6. VICTORIA.

    There is evidence that the Kelly gang have returned to their old retreats in Victoria, as Joseph Byrne was seen coming out of his mother's hut at Sebastopol, eight miles from Beechworth, on Monday. He was followed ...

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  7. AMUSEMENTS.

    Frequent repetitions of the impersonation of Cap'n Cuttle by Mr. Samuel Emery have not decreased that actor's popularity. Indeed they seem to have augmented it, for tho audience at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, ...

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  8. THE VICTORIAN LOAN.

    The floating of the Victorian loan is deferred until the political question is settled. MARCH 1. The Associated Banks yesterday advised ...

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  9. THE SUEZ MAIL SERVICE.

    Messrs. Green and Anderson, of the Orient line, submitted a verbal offer for the Suez Mail Service, but the tender of the P. and O. Company is considered the best. No decision, ...

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  10. BANK LIABILITIES AND ASSETS.

    Sir,—Figures may be made to prove anything. We have had a sworn return of the above on the 7th instant, and now have a corrected return on the 26th; but is it a correct return? ...

    Article : 330 words
  11. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The first dinner to celebrate St. David's day, took place on Saturday, 100 persons were present, mostly Welshmen. The Ministry have given instructions to the heads on ...

    Article : 56 words
  12. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] THE QUEEN.

    Her Majesty the Queen will visit Italy incognito at the end of March, making a short stay at Lago Maggiore. ...

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  13. SPORTING.

    The weather for the races to-day was splendid, and there was a fair attendance on the course. His Excellency the Governor and suite were present. His Excellency was cheered on arriving at the course. The bookmakers lost ...

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  14. VICTORIA THEATRE.

    Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Bates made their re-appearance at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, under a farewell engagement, it being their intention to leave the colony shortly for America. The play selected for the occasion ...

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  15. THE NAVY ESTIMATES.

    The Navy Estimates for the current year amount to £10,562,500, showing a decrease of £1,500,000 on last year. ...

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  16. THE PLAGUE.

    The report of the plague having appeared at St. Petersburg proves to be unfounded. ...

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  17. THE MAILS.

    The Australian mails by the Aconcagua (s.) were delivered, via Brindisi, to-day. LONDON, MARCH 1. The Chimborazo (s.) sailed from Plymouth ...

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  18. PRINTS OF HUMAN HANDS ON ROCKS.

    Sir,—In the course of my travels in this colony I have frequently heard of the prints of hands on rocks being found in caves, &c., but until a few weeks ago I had not an opportunity of seeing for myself. ...

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  19. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) NEWCASTLE.

    Another serious mishap has occurred at the Wallsend Colliery. During the prosecution of the search to-day for the missing man, Oughten, an explosion of fire damp took place. Mr. J. Y. Neilson, manager of the colliery, ...

    Article : 224 words
  20. GRUMBLINGS FROM RAYMOND TERRACE.

    Sir,—With reference to the growls from here of "Patience" in the Herald of 19th instant, let me hold up his picture? in another light. First, with regard to the non-erection of the post and ...

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  21. URALLA.

    The show entries closed this evening, and number over 600. The sheep, cattle, and horse sections are very strong; and the wool, fruits, agricultural produce, machinery, poultry, and general exhibits are fairly ...

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  22. THE MISSION FOR TEACHING THE BLIND TO READ.

    Sir,—Some weeks ago you were good enough to allow me space in your columns for a letter upon this subject. In that letter I stated that a mission for this purpose had been instituted by Mr. Henry Prescott, and that it had been ...

    Article : 524 words
  23. BOURKE.

    An influential meethig, convened upon requisition by the Mayor, was held last night to consider the best steps to take to remedy the constant irregularity in Cobb and Company's delivery of the mails, whilst all ...

    Article : 145 words
  24. QUEEN'S THEATRE.

    After an absence of many months, Messrs. Baker and Farron, those versatile comedians, have returned to Sydney, and on Saturday night they opened for a season at the Queen's Theatre, with a now version of "Conrad and ...

    Article : 424 words
  25. TAMWOR[?]H.

    It was showery all day yesterday, and ended with a heavy downpour between 4 and 5 o'clook to-day. The weather is now fine, and all signs of rain gone. ...

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  26. PARKES.

    The foundation stone of the Post and Telegraph offices was laid this afternoon by Mr. W. T. Connan, in the presence of 500 spectators. Fine weather has succeeded the slight rain. ...

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  27. QUEENSLAND.

    The anniversary of the foundation of the Brisbane Grammar School was celebrated yesterday. Mr. Roe, the head-master, read the tenth annual report Mr. Justice Lilley, who presided, in consequence of the ...

    Article : 252 words
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