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  2. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    The R.M.S. Oruba, from London, arrived at Albany on Saturday morning. She should reach Adelaide on Tuesday, and the mails will probably be delivered in Melbourne on ...

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  3. CABLE MESSAGES.

    The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,778,000 quarters, being 130,000 less than last week. The market is strong, with an upward ...

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  4. THE STRANDED STEAMER BANCOORA.

    The steamer Bancoora, one of the British-India Company's fleet, which went ashore at Bream Creek, about 12 miles from Port Phillip Heads, on the 13th ult., was towed off yesterday ...

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  5. CABLE MESSAGES.

    A disastrous boiler explosion is reported from New York. The boiler was situated in the basement of a five-story building. The force of the explosion was so great that ...

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  6. DEATH OF MR. J. P. MACPHERSON, M.L.C.

    The news of the death of Mr. James P. MacPherson, M.L.C., will be read with regret by a large number of our readers. The deceased gentleman was well known throughout the ...

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  7. CABLE MESSAGES.

    In consequence of the publication of telegrams announcing the collapse of some financial institutions in the colonies, the price of shares in the Bank of South ...

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  8. CABLE MESSAGES.

    An important crisis has been reached in connection with the civil war in Chili. The Congressional party have landed 10,000 men near Valparaiso, intending to ...

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  9. A "BOOM" EXPECTED.

    It is generally believed that a "boom" in the wheat market is impending. ...

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  10. RECENT FAILURES IN MELBOURNE.

    The Economist, a well known financial organ, alluding to the recent failures of monetary institutions in Melbourne, urges that steps should ...

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  11. THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.

    President Balmaceda, in order to provide himself with munitions of war to enable him to engage in the impending struggle, has seized on 1,000,000 dol. (£200,000) of ...

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  12. LARGE PURCHASES FOR FRANCE.

    Large purchases of American wheat are being made on behalf of France. It is stated that operations to the extent of 600,000,000 f. (£24,000,000) have been ...

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  13. THE FRENCH FLEET VISITING ENGLAND.

    The officers of the French fleet now visiting England have been very cordially received. To-day the French and English fleets were reviewed at Spithead by her ...

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  14. AUSTRALIAN CARGOES.

    An offer of 41s. 9d. per quarter has been made for an off coast cargo of New Zealand wheat. The offer was refused. ...

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  15. THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.

    It is estimated that since the setting in of the financial crisis still existing in the Argentine Republic the population of the capital, Buenos Ayres, has decreased by ...

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  16. HEAVY CONTINENTAL PURCHASES.

    The market for wheat continues to grow stronger. Buyers representing various European countries are operating heavily. ...

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  17. THE CANADIAN SCANDALS.

    The charges of corruption made against Mr. Cochrane, a member of the Canadian House of Commons, are to be inquired into by a Parliamentary Committee. ...

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  18. THE MAIZE CROP IN AMERICA.

    The maize crop in the United States will, it is expected, give a total yield of of 2,000,000,000 bushels. ...

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  19. THE TURKISH CABINET.

    Osman Nubar Pasha, formerly commander in chief of the Imperial Guard in Turkey, and who filled the position of Minister of War from 1878 to 1882, has ...

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  20. THE POSITION AND PROSPECTS OF NEW ZEALAND.

    Sir Julius Vogel is credited with being the author of the article on the resources and policy of New Zealand, which appeared in the columns of the Times this ...

    Article : 101 words
  21. THE IRISH PARTIES.

    The Irish National League of America has decided to invite both Mr. Parnell and Mr. Justin M'Carthy, the leaders of the rival Irish factions to visit the United ...

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  22. THE DEMAND FOR GOLD.

    According to the Statist the immediate demand for gold in the United States is equivalent to a sum of £25,000,000. The same authority says that the Bank of ...

    Article : 59 words
  23. THE AUXILIARY SQUADRON.

    Pilots are to be provided and every facility offered to bring the vessels of the Auxiliary Squadron up the river to Brisbane. A reception and ball will take place on ...

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  24. THE SHEARING DIFFICULTY.

    Telegrams from Wilcannia state that the men engaged at the Mount Wood station, Tibooburra, consider they were duped by the union representatives at the recent conference, ...

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  25. THE SOCIALIST CONGRESS.

    The Socialist Congress now sitting at Brussels yesterday discussed the prevailing tendency towards an increase in militarism. This tendency was strongly ...

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  26. AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

    It is stated by the Novoe Vremya that the Council of the Russian empire is considering the advisability of restricting the settlement of foreigners in the country. ...

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  27. THE CRISIS IN PORTUGAL.

    The Times publishes from its correspondent at Lisbon a statement with regard to the crisis at Portugal. It is represented that there is still no abatement of the ...

    Article : 89 words
  28. REFORM IN LAND SELECTION.

    The cumbersome and complicated system connected with the selection of land under certain sections of the Land Act of 1884 has been referred to on many occasions, but it was left to ...

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  29. FRENCH COLONISATION.

    Arrangements are being made in Paris for the holding of an Exhibition in that city next year, the particular object being to enable a comparison to be made between ...

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  30. ENGLAND AND SPAIN.

    The Spanish Government has notified its intention to terminate the treaty granting to British colonies the privileges of "most favored " nations. ...

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  31. VISIT TO TOWNSVILLE.

    The Tauranga arrived at 4 a.m. to-day, and the Orlando, Wallaroo and Mildura shortly before 7 a.m., followed soon after by the Boomerang. The Wallaroo left at 4 o'clock for ...

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  32. THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

    At the meeting of the British Association at Cardiff, Miss Clark read a paper on the aborigines of West Australia, in the course of which she said that the mission ...

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  33. THE MANIPURI CONVICTS.

    The Manipur princes who have been sentenced to imprisonment for life in connection with the recent massacre of British officers, are to be sent to the Andaman ...

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  34. THE LONDON MARKETS.

    Tallow.--Average quality, beef, 26s.; mutton, 27s. per cwt. Galvanised iron, 26 gauge, 5 to 8 feet lengths, Lysaght's Orb brand, £17; ...

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  35. THE CARPENTERS' STRIKE IN ENGLAND.

    It is computed that the loss in wages suffered by carpenters through the strike, which has now lasted for several weeks, and which is still extending, amounts ...

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  36. SHEARING IN THE WAGGA DISTRICT.

    Mr. R. J. Mitchell, district secretary of the Pastoralists' Union of New South Wales, reports that shearing commenced at Gobbagumbolin station, Wagga, on Friday. A larger number of ...

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  37. THE DISASTER AT MARTINIQUE.

    Later information regarding the hurricane at Martinique. shows that over 200 lives have been lost, and an immense number of persons have been seriously ...

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  38. FAILURE OF AN AMERICAN TRUST.

    The American Wheel Trust--one of the combinations lately formed in the United States for the purpose of establishing a monopoly and controlling prices--has failed. ...

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  39. DEFRAUDING THE RAILWAYS.

    At the Richmond court on Saturday, before Mr. O'Meara, P.M., and a full bench of magistrates, a young man named Frank Smith alias Williams alias Ireland, was charged with ...

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  40. THE POSITION IN VICTORIA.

    The following is a copy of the reply sent by Mr. D. Temple, secretary of the A.S.U., to Mr. Mitchell's letter regarding the proposed conference for Victoria:-- ...

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  41. THE REVOLT IN ARABIA.

    The efforts of the Turkish authorities to quell the revolt in Yemen, Arabia, which broke out last month, have so far proved unsuccessful. It is reported that 3600 ...

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  42. FATAL POWDER EXPLOSION AT A MINE.

    A terrible explosion took place yesterday at the Black Bear Mine, situated at the town of Burke, in the territory of Idaho, United States. Eight men were blown to ...

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  43. THE AUSTRIAN ARMY.

    The Austrian military authorities have adopted the unusual course of issuing orders that outsiders shall be excluded from witnessing the approaching army ...

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  44. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

    The price of silver has fallen one-eighth of a penny per ounce. Received by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited :-- ...

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  45. A VISITOR TO THE COLONIES.

    Mr. Logan, who represents the Harborough division of Leicester in the House of Commons, has sailed for Australia. ...

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  46. THE ENGLISH MAIL.

    Tho R.M.S. Oruba arrived from Colombo at 6 a.m. to-day, and sailed for Adelaide at 10 a.m. The following are the saloon passengers:--For Adelaide--Messrs. Levien, Folstead, Mrs. ...

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  47. AFFAIRS IN HAYTI.

    The Haytian Republic is endeavoring to raise a loan of 9,000,000 dol. (£1,800,000). ...

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  48. THE MAILS.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S: Carthage, from London 7th August, left Suez on the evening of the 20th inst. ...

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  49. DEATH OF THE DUKE OF CLEVELAND.

    The death is announced of the Duke of Cleveland, at the age of 88 years. ...

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  50. FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

    Fearful distress is being experienced by the peasant population in some parts of Russia owing to the failure of the harvest. In the Government of Kasan large ...

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  51. BOURKE EAST ELECTION.

    Cr. John M'Mahon addressed three meetings on Saturday, and in each instance was accorded a good reception. At 5 p.m. he spoke at the Belmont Hotel, Thomastown, Mr. Leith ...

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  52. SUFFOCATION OF AN INFANT.

    The City Coroner, Dr. Youl, held an inquest at the Women's Hospital on Saturday last, respecting the death of an infant which was born at the institution on the 14th inst., and ...

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  54. THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

    The Emperor William of Germany has now returned to Berlin in after his recent visit to England. ...

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  55. THE M'KINLEY TARIFF.

    Mr. M'Kinley, the author of the new American tariff, who has been nominated by the Republican party for tho Governorship of the State of Ohio, claims that the ...

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  56. BREACHES OF THE EXPLOSIVES ACT.

    Mr. C. N. Hake, chief inspector of explosives, attended the police court to-day as prosecutor in two cases for breaches of the Explosives Act 1890, which came into operation at the beginning ...

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  57. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    Viscount Lewisham, who has for several years represented one of the Kent divisions in the House of Commons, having succeeded to the title of the Earl of ...

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  58. MURDER IN AUSTRIA.

    The prefect of police at Trieste has been murdered, on account, it is believed, of political prejudices. ...

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  59. NEW INSOLVENT.

    John Louttit, of Beaufort, laborer. Causes of insolvency: Sickness of family and pressure of creditors. Debts, £48 2s. 7d.; assets, nil. Mr. M'Keeassignee, ...

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  60. CRICKET IN ENGLAND.

    The match between Notts and Kent, in which there was some very heavy scoring, has ended in a draw. Shrewsbury, who was 128, not out, when the stumps were ...

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  61. LAW LIST.--THIS DAY.

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  62. THE CHINESE NAVY.

    The Admiralty authorities have decided, owing to the insult offered to Captain Lang, who in July, 1890, was obliged to resign his appointment in the Chinese ...

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