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  2. THE DECENTRALIZING MOVEMENT IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Only seven years have passed since the abolition of the provincial system in New Zealand, and already there are signs of a i return to a modified form of provincialism. ...

    Article : 6,398 words
  3. ADELAIDE AND LONDON TELEGRAPH.

    Mr. Shaw, the missionary of Tamatave who has just been Bet at liberty by the French authorities in Madagascar, now claims compensation for wrongful detention, ...

    Article : 76 words
  4. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    The Venice arrived yesterday from Hongkong, and sailed to-day for southern ports. Passengers—Mrs, Favenc, Messrs. Faveno, Little, Saunders, and Straton, in the saloon; 12 in the steerage, and 4 Chinese. ...

    Article : 41 words
  5. THE PENOLA SHOW.

    The Penola Show took place to-day. The weather was fine, the attendance good, and the exhibits numerous, excepting in she the sheep farmers being apparently afraid ...

    Article : 381 words
  6. QUEENSLAND.

    Shocks of earthquake were felt this morning over a very wide area both to the north and west At Gayndah the shock was so severe as to considerably damage the Courthouse. ...

    Article : 281 words
  7. DIOCESAN SYNOD OF SYDNEY.

    The Diocesan Synod continued its sittings until 11 o'clock tonight. The principal business was a discussion upon a motion affirming that in the case of any public school in which ...

    Article : 472 words
  8. THE PACIFIC ANNEXATION QUESTION.

    The St. James's Gazette in an article published to-day discusses the proposal of Sir George Grey, on behalf of New Zealand, that that colony should request ...

    Article : 74 words
  9. STATUES FOR NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Press refer in complimentary terms to the statues which have recently been executed by Signor Fontana for erection at Sydney. The striking likeness of the ...

    Article : 56 words
  10. PERMANENT EXHIBITION BUILDINGS.

    The buildings in which the International Fisheries Exhibition was held will not be removed, bat 'will be retained for purposes of future Exhibitions. ...

    Article : 33 words
  11. NEW ZEALAND.

    The barque Kilmeny, which is 117 days out hence to Newcastle, is despaired of. The Legislative Council has rejected the Bill for abolishing judicial oaths. ...

    Article : 30 words
  12. PROVINCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    A fire occurred shortly before 5 this afternoon at the residence of Mr. John Baker, near the Church of England. A basket of clothe was near the fireplace, and it is supposed that ...

    Article : 143 words
  13. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

    The Orient Steam Navigation Company's s. Cuzco arrived here to-day homeward-bound. ...

    Article : 34 words
  14. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The steamer Ferret started to-day on a voyage to the north, and is to be employed en the north-west coast. The House of Assembly has passed ...

    Article : 204 words
  15. COMMERCIAL AND MONETARY.

    The Siam's mails were delivered via Brindisi to-day. Five per Cents of New Zealand are at £106108. The Four and a half per Cent. New Zealand ...

    Article : 77 words
  16. PORT PIRIE, August 29.

    Considerable interest was manifested in the case of George Millbank against P. M. Keville, which was heard yesterday before Mr. Edmonds, S.M., and a Jury of four, and ...

    Article : 91 words
  17. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    An application was made at the Water Police Court to-day that Captain Rowley, of the steamer Pathan, who is the defendant in several actions for failing to supply passengers ...

    Article : 935 words
  18. SPAIN AND GERMANY. RESIGNATION OF SPANISH MINISTRY.

    The announcement of the intended visit of King Alfonso to the Emperor William of Germany has met with great objection on the part of the Ministry, and a Cabinet ...

    Article : 83 words
  19. THE BUTCHERS' STRIKE IN SYDNEY,

    With respect to the butchers' dispute, which led to the strike among the slaughter men at the abattoirs, it is explained that the I formerd themselves into an Association ...

    Article : 263 words
  20. STRATHALBYN. August 29.

    A meeting was held in the Institute Hall tonight to consider the question of watersupply for the town. There was a large attendance, and the Mayor (Mr. J. M. Macfarlane) ...

    Article : 66 words
  21. TRIAL OF O'DONNELL.

    Patrick O'Donnell, who was committed at Port Elizabeth for the murder of James' Carey, sailed from this port to-day for England, where he will be placed on his trial for the crime. ...

    Article : 40 words
  22. THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Council the debate on the second reading of the Railways Management Bill was resumed by Mr. Zeal, who condemned the present system, and supported the Bill ...

    Article : 371 words
  23. PORT AUGUSTA. August 29.

    It is desirable that a telegraphic line should be established between this place and Point Lowly to facilitate shipping requirements. The cry for the erection of a gaol is receiving ...

    Article : 51 words
  24. FEMALE REFUGE.

    The annual meeting of the Female Refuge was held in the Church Office on Wednesday, August 29. His Excellency the Governor, who was to have presided. sent an ...

    Article : 891 words
  25. FRENCH ROYALIST MANIFESTO.

    The death of the Comte de Chambord, and the consequent rapprochement between the Orleanist and Legitimist parties, has occasioned renewed activity on their part, ...

    Article : 74 words
  26. FRENCH ADMIRAL AT MADAGASCAR.

    Admiral Galiber, who was appointed to relieve Admiral Pierre as commander of the French naval force in Malagasy waters, sailed to-day for Madagascar. ...

    Article : 32 words
  27. A CONVICT'S CONFESSION.

    At a late hour last night an escaped convict named John Connell gave himself up to the police, as he was tired of the criminal life he had been leading. He made an ...

    Article : 264 words
  28. MORE HANGING IN ALEXANDRIA.

    The trial ,of the farther number of prisoners charged with complicity in the massacres of Alexandria last year was concluded to-day, when thirteen of the ...

    Article : 41 words
  29. COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

    The Bishop of Melbourne has delivered a sermon against the craving for religious excitement. A fine panorama of the Egyptian War has ...

    Article : 960 words
  30. NEW SOUTH WALES AND THE ORIENT COMPANY.

    A contract has been concluded between the Government and the Orient Company, the principal conditions of which are as follows;—The service will be fortnightly. ...

    Article : 400 words
  31. SPORTING.

    We have received from Mr. W. C. Rigby the Australasian Turf Register for 1883. Premier was scratched for the Steeplechase at 3.5 p.m. on Wednesday. ...

    Article : 108 words
  32. THE ADELAIDE HUNT CLUB.

    The Adelaide Hunt Club had a most enjoyable morning run at Lockleys on Wednesday. The start was at Mr. George Bagot's house: then they jumped into the Racecourse, and ...

    Article : 236 words
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