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  2. DR. PETERS IN EAST AFRICA

    A despatch has been received from Dr. Carl Peters, the German explorer announcing that he has had a severe conflict with the natives at Mount ...

    Article : 56 words
  3. EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS

    The American Coinage Committee of the United States House of Representatives are divided on the question of continuing free coinage of silver, nine ...

    Article : 76 words
  4. SHIPPING.

    Flora s.s., 1273 tons. J. V. Bentley, from Sydney. Passengers — Saloon: Mesdames G. R. Dibbs, G. Smith Stiles Fberbein Fraser Hilmer. Fletcher. Riddle, Cox, F. Smith; ...

    Article : 109 words
  5. AN ALTAR WRECKED BY DYNAMITE.

    During midnight Mass on Christmas Eve four bombs were exploded in a church at Valencia, wrecking the altar and injuring several worshippers. Two ...

    Article : 38 words
  6. THE HYDERABAD DIAMOND CASE.

    The trial of Alexander Malcolm Geary Subonjee, otherwise known as Alexander Malcolm Jacob, for misappropriation and breach of trust in ...

    Article : 70 words
  7. SAILED.—December 25.

    Elingamite, s.s., 2,500 tons, Percy W. Bull, for Sydney. Paasengers — Saloon: Misses Berkley. Faster, [?]ainton: Messrs. C. J. Fox. Faine, Wain; Master P. Edwards; and [?]ve in ...

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  8. WATER SUPPLY FOR BIRMINGHAM.

    Mr. Manscrgh, C.E., has been entrusted to carry out a scheme for an increased water supply to Birmingham, at a cost of six millions sterling. ...

    Article : 31 words
  9. GUNPOWDER EXPLOSION.

    An explosion of gunpowder has destroyed many members of the Portuguese expedition to Maghamba, in SouthEast Africa, killing 60 men and ...

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  10. THREATENED BANISHMENT OF RUSSIAN DIGNITARY.

    It is said that the Czar is likely to banish M. Sergius owing to his alleged tyranny in Moscow, though it is believed the real motive is a suspicion ...

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  11. NEW ZEALAND HEMP.

    Four hundred bales of New Zealand hemp have been sold at a slight advance. ...

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  12. MR. BENJAMIN TILLETT ON MR. GLADSTONE.

    Mr. Benjamin Tillett, the secretary of the Dock Labourers' Union, speaking at Barford, said that Mr. Gladstone had for 50 years been in the most ...

    Article : 67 words
  13. WATERFORD ELECTION.

    As anticipated the Waterford election has resulted in the return of Mr. Redmond, who defeated Mr. Davitt by nearly 500 votes. ...

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  14. RUSSIAN RETRENCHMENTS.

    In consequence of the widespread distress in the famine stricken districts in Russia and the necessity for the immediate expenditure of a large sum ...

    Article : 92 words
  15. CONFESSION OF A MURDERER.

    Sub-Lieutenant Anasty, of the French army, has confessod to the recent murder and robbery of the Baroness Dellard, the circumstances ...

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  16. DEATH OF SIR THOMAS CHAMBERS.

    The death is announced of Sir Thos. Chambers, Q.C., the Recorder of London, aged 77. He was appointed to that office in 1878. ...

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  17. THE PROPOSED SALMONICA MAIL ROUTE.

    The Postmaster-General has reported that he has failed on behalf of Great Britain to conclude arrangements for transit of Indian mails via the proposed ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. COLONIAL STOCKS.

    New South Wales three and a half per cents have fallen one-half per cent. Other colonial stocks are unaltered. ...

    Article : 21 words
  19. INFLUENZA.

    The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, who has been suffering from illness, is now recovering. His Majesty King Oscar the Second ...

    Article : 49 words
  20. EXECUTION OF RIOTERS.

    The Governor of Pernambuco has ordered the execution of several rioters who killed peaceable citizens during the recent riots. ...

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  21. ARREST OF NIHILISTS.

    Large numbers of workmen have been arrested in the mills and factories of St. Petersburg on suspicion of being Nihilists. Many of them were found to ...

    Article : 39 words
  22. PROPOSED GERMAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

    The German Chamber of Commerce favour a proposal for an early international exhibition. ...

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  23. LAUNCESTON.

    Coogee, s.s., from Melbourne Passengers— Saloon Mesdames Robb, Waugh, Champion Upton, Fordon, Howden, Tucker, Austin, Fastwood. Sample, Peck, maid and 3 children, ...

    Article : 657 words
  24. SIR GRAHAM BERRY.

    Sir Graham Berry, late Agent-General for Victoria, and Lady Berry, who are returning to Melbourne, embarked on board the P. and O. Co.'s R.M.S. ...

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  25. FAMINE IN FINLAND.

    Twelve thousand people are at present starving in Northern Finland. ...

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  26. CANADIAN STATE SCANDALS.

    It is reported that 17 Liberals and 13 Tories are to be unseated in Canada for corrupt practices. ...

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  27. FALLING OFF IN CIRCULATION OF GOLD.

    Messrs. John Biddulph Martin, M.A., and Robert H. Inglis Palgrave, F.R.S., eminent members of the Banker's Institute, and recognised authorities on ...

    Article : 71 words
  28. BEET SUGAR.

    Mr. F. O. Licht, in his circular, reduces his previous estimate of the beet sugar crop by a hundred thousand tons, though the annual production of the ...

    Article : 50 words
  29. QUEENSLAND SMELTING COMPANY.

    Lord Rothschild has taken a thousand shares in the Queensland Smelting Company with the right to another four thousand, and has also consented ...

    Article : 36 words
  30. THE CHILIAN PRESIDENT.

    Senor Moult has been proclaimed President of Chili, and ex-President Balmaceda and several minor officials have-been amnestied. ...

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  31. QUEENSLAND INVESTMENT COMPANY.

    At the annual meeting of share-holders in the Queensland Investment and Land Mortgage Agency Co. Limited the Chairman of Directors proposed ...

    Article : 79 words
  32. BRITISH AMBASSADOR AT ROME.

    The Right Hon Sir R. B. D. Morier, British Ambassador at St. Petersburg, has been appointed to the same position in Rome vice the Marquis of ...

    Article : 34 words
  33. PROPOSED RELINQUISHMENT OF AMERICAN WOOL DUTIES.

    Mr. Springen, Chairman of Ways and Means in the American House of Representatives, proposes to introduce a bill making imported wool free, but not ...

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  34. FEVER AT RIO DE JANEIRO.

    Ninety four per cent. of the people in Rio de Janeiro are suffering more of less from fever. ...

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  35. FRENCH BOUNTIES.

    The French Chamber has agreed to the Senate's amendment according bounties to hemp and silk growers. ...

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  36. ENGLISH SPIES IN FRANCE.

    Two Englishmen have been sentenced, the one to fifteen and the other to two months' imprisonment, for trying to obtain patterns of new French rifles at ...

    Article : 32 words
  37. DISSOLUTION OF QUEBEC PARLIAMENT.

    Following closely upon the appointment of a new Ministry in Quebec, the Parliament has been dissolved, and the elections are a fixed to take place in ...

    Article : 48 words
  38. ADVANCE IN PRICE OF FOOD IN FRANCE.

    Protective duties are causing a perceptible rise in the prices of bread and meat in France, and M. de Freycinet, as Minister of War, asks for an ...

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  39. THE EIGHT HOURS QUESTION.

    The Northumberland miners by four to one have voted against boys working only eight hours in mines instead of ten. ...

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  40. THEATRICAL.

    Cinder Ellen has proved a great success at the Gaiety Theatre, and the company were accorded an enthusiastic reception. ...

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  41. FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

    M. Vichnegradsky, the Russian Minister of Finance, has advised the Council of State to conclude a reciprocal treaty of commerce with France, ...

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  42. DUKE OF DEVONSHIRES' OBSEQUIES.

    Lord Hartington, the eldest son and heir of the late Duke of Devonshire, and members of the family, attended the funeral obsequies of the late Duke ...

    Article : 64 words
  43. NEW GOLD COINAGE FOR GREECE.

    The Government of Greece has arranged for new gold, issue of from three to five million francs. ...

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  44. AN INSANE BANKER.

    Edward Field, son of Cyrus Field, and one of the firm of New York bankers recently fa[?]ling for a large amount, has been declared insane. ...

    Article : 30 words
  45. QUEBEC FINANCES.

    The New Treasurer appointed in Quebec has already discovered a deficit of two and a quarter millions dollars in the Treasury accounts. ...

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  46. APPEAL BY DR. BARNARDO.

    We have received the following cable message from Dr. Barnardo:- "LONDON, December 24. "Dr. Barnardo's London Homes, ...

    Article : 66 words
  47. BRINDIS[?] MAIL SERVICE.

    Italy has conceded to Great Britain a subsidy of £4,100 annually for the Brindisi mail service. ...

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  48. INTERCOLONIAL SHIPPING.

    ARRIVED.—Melbourne December 25—Killarney, from Hokianga; Yalkland, from New York; Elsie from Christiana; Gulf of Lions, from Glasgow. Sydney, December 24—John ...

    Article : 110 words
  49. A GLADSTONE CANARD.

    It is stated that the report industriously circulated that Mr. Gladstone had been refused honorary membership of the Biarritz Club, and that his ...

    Article : 36 words
  50. PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS IN GERMANY.

    General Caprivi, the German Chancellor, proposes that restrictions shall be enforced to prevent agricultural labourers crowding into the cities seek ...

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  51. THE ROYAL WEDDING.

    It is officially announced that the Duke of Clarence's wedding shall take place at St. George's Chapel on 27th February next. ...

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  52. BEST TO WORK THE MAILS BY.

    Mr. Thomas Wroe, postmaster, Buckley's Crossing, N.S.W. writes:—"As a timekeeper your Waterbury cannot be beaten; and I find it much better to work the mails ...

    Article : 349 words
  53. DENSE FOG IN LONDON.

    For three days a black fog has prevailed in and around London. All traffic has been impeded, and twenty deaths have been recorded from ...

    Article : 65 words
  54. WIND AND WEATHER REPORT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 143 words
  55. GERMAN DUTY ON COTTON YARNS.

    General Caprivi, the German Chancellor, is inquiring of the German Chambers of Commerce if the time is opportune to abolish the duty on ...

    Article : 35 words
  56. TIN MARKET

    Tin (Australian and Straits) is to-day quoted at £90 1[?]s. cash. ...

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  57. RAILWAY DISASTER IN SUFFOLK.

    Two trains collided near Lowestoft yesterday, and three passengers were killed and 30 injured. ...

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  58. BRITLSH OCCUPATION OF EGYPT.

    A Turkish Commission is now sitting at Stamboul to arrange terms to lay before Lord Salisbury concerning the proposed evacuation of Egypt. ...

    Article : 28 words
  59. EPISCOPAL.

    The Bishop of Sodor and Man has been translated to the See of Carlisle, Archdeacon Shehan succeeding him in his former position. ...

    Article : 24 words
  60. MAIL TABLE.

    Orient and Messageries, 6th prox. OUTWARDS. German line and P. and O., 4tb prox. THIS DAY. ...

    Article : 35 words
  61. ESCAPE OF RUSSIAN CONVICTS.

    Some convicts building the Siberian railway have made their escape from near Vladivostock, and are committing pillage, murder, and outrages of women. ...

    Article : 32 words
  62. THE MERCURY.

    Sixty thousand visitors [?] the Tasmanian Exhibition since the opening day. Southern Star, M.U., members meet to-morrow evening to elect officers and surgeons. ...

    Article : 4,058 words
  63. RUSSIAN STRATEGIC RAILWAYS.

    The Russian Government has decided on pushing on with railway construction towards Odessa. ...

    Article : 20 words
  64. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,557 words
  65. LATEST CABLES

    The Buffalo and St. Louis expresses have collided near Hastings. A brakesman had been sent along the line to stop the latter train by signal, but ...

    Article : 75 words
  66. THE THRONE OF FRANCE.

    The Comte de Paris, head of the Orleanist branch of the Bourbon family, denies the rumour that he is disbanding the political and press organisations he ...

    Article : 49 words
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