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  2. IMPERIAL DEFENCE.

    Replying to Lord Brassey, who lately suggested the appointment of a Royal Commission to deal with the question of Imperial defence, Lord Knutsford, the ...

    Article : 66 words
  3. ADELAIDE AND LONDON TELEGRAPH.

    The idea of a Franco-Russian alliance is being generally discussed by the Russian Press. The Grasbdanin, the recognised organ of the Russian nobility, in a recent ...

    Article : 84 words
  4. THE BRITISH FREE EDUCATION BILL.

    The British Free Education Bill has had a quicker passage through Parliament than was expected, and will come into operation on September 1. For a time ...

    Article : 4,678 words
  5. THE WHEAT CROPS.

    The official estimate of the wheat crop of North-west Canada gives the total yield at 21,000,000 bushels. Continued absence of rain increases the ...

    Article : 103 words
  6. THE HOLY COAT.

    His Holiness the Pope Leo XIII. has sanctioned forgiveness of sins to pilgrims visiting the Cathedral at Treves, a city of Rhenish Prussia, on the right bank of ...

    Article : 185 words
  7. THE FUTURE OF GOLD-MINING.

    During the time I had the honour of holding the office of Inspector of Mines in this colony I was daily brought into contact with persons who were expending time and money in the ...

    Article : 2,816 words
  8. MECCA.

    Another outbreak of cholera has taken place at Mecca, one of the sacred cities of the Mohammedans in Arabia. The fell disease is carrying off its ...

    Article : 72 words
  9. RUSSIA AND SERVIA.

    The Czar of Russia has refused a request of Natalie, ex-Queen of Servia, that she might be allowed to visit her son, the present King of Servia ...

    Article : 78 words
  10. [RECEIVED July 25, 8.33 a.m.]

    The Bank of New Zealand has declared a dividend of 5 per cent. The Bank's profit for the half-year amounts to £59,500, of which sum £18,000 ...

    Article : 48 words
  11. THE BISLEY MEETING.

    In the Morris competition (with Morris tubes) at Bisley to-day in connection with the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association Captain McLeish, of the Vic ...

    Article : 54 words
  12. McARTHUR VERSUS CORNWALL.

    In the appeal case of McArthur versus Cornwall, formal decision was reserved, but the Privy Council virtually considered that the defendant is entitled to the lands ...

    Article : 79 words
  13. GREAT BRITAIN AND CHINA.

    Great Britain has agreed to recognise the presence of Chinese Consuls at English ports. ...

    Article : 33 words
  14. CANADA.

    During the course of the enquiry into the charge of corruption against a member of the Canadian Federal Government, a witness created a sensation by testifying ...

    Article : 63 words
  15. [RECEIVED July 26, 9.45 a.m.]

    The competition for the Lloyd-Lindsay prize took place at Bisley yesterday. The competition is confined to yeomanry, cavalry, volunteer light horse, mounted ...

    Article : 146 words
  16. FRANCE.

    The census returns for France give the total population of the country at 38,095,000, as compared with 37,672,048 in 1881. During the past decade the ...

    Article : 49 words
  17. SHIPMENT OF POTATOES.

    A shipment of 25 tons of potatoes, landed from the New Zealand steamer Tainues, has been sold at an average of £4 per ton. ...

    Article : 27 words
  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PROPRIETARY MINING COMPANY.

    The South Australian Proprietary Mining Company, which proposes to work mines at Blinman and Wirrialpa, will shortly issue £15,000 worth of ...

    Article : 33 words
  19. PORTUGAL.

    The political crisis in Portugal is giving rise to considerable speculation in Spain, where it is suggested that in the event of a popular outbreak for the ...

    Article : 98 words
  20. THE WISBECK ELECTION.

    The Times comments despondingly on the subject of the Conservative defeat in connection with the Wisbeck election, which resulted in the return of Mr. ...

    Article : 111 words
  21. [RECEIVED July 25, 4.55 p.m.]

    The Rev. Hugh Keys Moore, B.A., now chaplain and naval instructor of H.M.S. Imperieuse, China Station, has been appointed chaplain and naval ...

    Article : 54 words
  22. THE SHONE SYSTEM OF DRAINAGE.

    A Committee appointed by the House of Commons to consider the question reports that the internal drainage system of the Imperial Houses of Parliament is ...

    Article : 75 words
  23. METALS, IRONMONGERY, &c.

    Soda crystals are quoted at £3 per ton. Quicksilver, Spanish, is quoted at £7 15s. per bottle. Galvanized iron (two brands) is quoted ...

    Article : 56 words
  24. THE COST OF FEDERATION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 719 words
  25. AFRICA.

    A serious disaster has overtaken M. Fourneau's French expedition to Lake Tchad. In a conflict with natives sixteen members of the expedition were killed ...

    Article : 64 words
  26. PUGILISM.

    The contest for a heavy purse between Jim Hall, the Australian boxer, and Fitzsimmon, an American pugilist, has taken place under the auspices of the Olympic ...

    Article : 53 words
  27. ANTIMONY.

    Antimony is now quoted at £45 10s. ...

    Article : 7 words
  28. BREADSTUFFS.

    The English wheat market is changing a little for the worse. The Continental markets are steady. The American market is advancing. ...

    Article : 45 words
  29. MESSRS. BUCKLEY & NUNN.

    It is reported that a Syndicate has bought the business of Messrs. Buckley and Nunn, the well-known drapers of Melbourne, for £325,000. It is also stated ...

    Article : 49 words
  30. AUSTRALIAN LAW CASES.

    The appeal to the Privy Council in the case of the Commissioner of Stamps of New South Wales v. Marianne Hope has been dismissed with costs, as has ...

    Article : 46 words
  31. COMMERCIAL.

    At yesterday's public auction of Australasian tallow the number of casks offered was 2,000, of which 1,750 were sold. The market shows a rise of 6d. on last ...

    Article : 48 words
  32. THE SHEARING DIFFICULTY IN AUSTRALIA.

    Inspector Carter, accompanied by about twenty police, visited the Union camp at Louth yesterday, and asked that the men who were forcibly taken from Dunloo Station last ...

    Article : 620 words
  33. COLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

    At the annual meeting of the members of the V.R.C. to be held on August 3 a recommendation from the committee will be presented to give Mr. E. T. Barnard, who for many years ...

    Article : 80 words
  34. CONGREGATIONALISM.

    The unveiling of the tablet to the memory of the late John Robinson Leyden took place yesterday, and was a very impressive ceremony. The Revs. ...

    Article : 43 words
  35. PROVINCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Mr. B. Betts, who had been in business here for many years as bootmaker, died suddenly this morning. He went to bed in fair health last night, but before 6 o'clock was seized with ...

    Article : 63 words
  36. THE VICTORIAN BUDGET.

    The Treasurer will deliver his Budget statement in the Assembly on Tuesday. It is expected that some additional taxation will be proposed to make up the deficiency in the ...

    Article : 65 words
  37. TASMANIA.

    A concert held at Launceston to-night in aid of the Melbourne Floods Relief Fund realized about £3,000. ...

    Article : 24 words
  38. WRECK OF A SCHOONER.

    A telegram from Nambucca Heads reports that the schooner Bertha when in tow of the tug Volunteer at 12.30 to-day went ashore on the North Head and became a total wreck. ...

    Article : 170 words
  39. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. A. R. Blackwood, Managing Director of Messrs. Dalgety & Co., intends to secure the services of an expert from Dry Creek Smelling Works for the purpose of testing ores ...

    Article : 214 words
  40. PETERSBURG, July 26.

    The news that the Government has placed £1,500 on the Estimates for the erection of a courthouse here has given general satisfaction. At present the police quarters are most ...

    Article : 69 words
  41. THE MELBOURNE SEWERAGE SCHEME.

    In connection with the metropolitan sewerage scheme a question has arisen whether it would not be preferable to have the sewage discharged into the ocean at Cape ...

    Article : 114 words
  42. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.

    After a few days of fine weather rain again set in on Wednesday and Thursday. This will be of immense benefit to the district. It is now fine. ...

    Article : 43 words
  43. SUDDEN DEATH AT PENOLA.

    An inquest was held to-day by Mr. J. P. Stow, S.M., at Nangwarry Station, touching the sudden death of Annie Smith, aged twenty-five, which occurred on Friday, Dr. ...

    Article : 78 words
  44. REOPENING OF THE THEATRE ROYAL, MELBOURNE.

    The Theatre Royal has been renovated to some extent. The interior has been reconstructed, and the work has been so admirably performed that not only has it gained in comfort ...

    Article : 87 words
  45. MR. GILLIES ON FEDERATION.

    Speaking of federation at a banquet at Tallangatta on Friday, Mr. Gillies, in replying to the toast of "The Parliament," said that if the whole of the different colonies could be ...

    Article : 66 words
  46. COLONIAL PARLIAMENTS.

    After an all-night sitting Mr. Hutcheon's amendment on the Land Bill was lost by 29 to 10, and the second reading was carried. The Opposition wanted the debate to be adjourned ...

    Article : 64 words
  47. THE RAINFALL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 248 words
  48. A DERELICT NAMEBOARD.

    A telegram received from Portland on Saturday states that a portion of a vessel had been picked up at Bridgewater. It consists of a niece of wood about 4 ft. long and 1 ft. deep ...

    Article : 103 words
  49. TASMANIAN EXHIBITION.

    Sir Henry Parkes has notified the Government that the New South Wales Government officially recognise the Tasmanian Exhibition, and will appoint a Commission, and place an ...

    Article : 47 words
  50. ROUGH VOYAGES.

    Two vessels which have just arrived have had some experience of hurricane weather. During her voyage the Loch Ryan, ship, from Glasgow, encountered a hurricane on July 6 in ...

    Article : 111 words
  51. BILLIARDS IN MELBOURNE.

    Mr. Roberts concluded his last billiard match of the present series yesterday afternoon, when he conceded 1,000 points in 2,000 to Mr. H. Evans, one of the best local ...

    Article : 76 words
  52. THE STEAMER BANCOORA.

    About 400 tons of cargo has been discha from the Bancoora. There is 1,000 tons in the vessel. A centrifugal pump has fixed on board, and the steamer is to be ...

    Article : 80 words
  53. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 207 words
  54. OCEAN MAIL SERVICE.

    The Shannon arrived at Colombo on the afternoon of 23rd inst., homeward bound. The Britannia left Suez on the evening of 23rd inst., outward bound. ...

    Article : 30 words
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