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  2. Telegraphic News

    The polling arrangements have been completed. It is expected that there will be a heavy vote. Record returns from the city and suburbs are expected. ...

    Article : 246 words
  3. Telegraphic News

    The Norseman delegates, Messrs Wyatt and Duplock addressed a public meeting to-night in the Mechanics Institute, when a large number of leading ...

    Article : 149 words
  4. Telegraphic News

    The Railway Construction has decided to recommend the construction of a railway from Birchip to Coromby Tanks. ...

    Article : 24 words
  5. Telegraphic News

    In the Legislative Council to-night the second reading of the Early Closing Bill was carried on the casting vote of the President. Consideration of the ...

    Article : 84 words
  6. CABLEGRAMS

    The next decisive encounter that will take place between the American troops and the Spaniards in Cuba will be in connection with the attack on Havana ...

    Article : 365 words
  7. CABLEGRAMS.

    Mr E. H. Wittenoom, the Agent-General for West Australia, was entertained to a banquet in the Hotel Cecil last night by the Agents-General of the ...

    Article : 112 words
  8. COMMERCIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  9. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the House of Assembly, to-day Mr Grainger notified the introduction of a Workmen's Wages Bill, and also his intention to move the appointment of a ...

    Article : 168 words
  10. RAID ON A GAMBLING HOUSE.

    Early this morning the police raided premises in Russell-street, and arrested 28 persons alleged to have been engaged in playing "two-up." Patrick Boardman ...

    Article : 58 words
  11. EUROPE AND EAST ASIA.

    The Times, in an article commenting upon the situation in Eastern Asia, states that if the Powers will not accept an "open-door" policy in the East it ...

    Article : 67 words
  12. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

    In the Assembly Mr Leake opened the proceedings by moving the adjournment of the House in order to draw attention to the unconstitutional action of the ...

    Article : 859 words
  13. SUPPOSED SUSPICIOUS DEATH.

    To-day the police stopped the funeral of an elderly woman named Matilda Schmutter, who died at Auburn. Suspicions as to the cause of death had ...

    Article : 51 words
  14. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    In the Supreme Court to-day the case of Edwin Edwards against the Black Flag Proprietary Company, being a claim for £3000 as damages for ...

    Article : 66 words
  15. GOLD SHIPMENT.

    The R.M.S. Austral's gold shipment to London amounted to £7400, the Bank of New South Wales sending £5400 and the National Bank £2000. ...

    Article : 28 words
  16. TURKEY AND CRETE.

    An open rupture is threatened between the Powers and Turkey in reference to the administration of Crete. A day or two ago an attempt was ...

    Article : 128 words
  17. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The breadstuffs market was weaker, and prices receded 5s. Flour is nominal at £9 15s to £10; wheat, 3s 6d. ...

    Article : 30 words
  18. VICTORIA.

    Sir George Turner made his Budget Speech this afternoon. He said it was the fifth time he had made a financial statement. During most of the time the ...

    Article : 509 words
  19. GREEKS ON THE MARCH.

    The Greek refugees from South Australia have arrived at Nhill in a half-starved condition. The residents have subscribed means towards helping them ...

    Article : 34 words
  20. ONE PRISONER STABS ANOTHER.

    At the Criminal Sittings to-day a middle-aged man named George Nelmes was found guilty of stabbing a man named Williams. Both are undergoing ...

    Article : 86 words
  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A man named Holstein, who was discharged from the Kapunda Hospital recently, fell over the steps at a hotel to-day, and was injured in the head. ...

    Article : 39 words
  22. HOODWINKING TRADESMEN.

    A man giving the name of Robert Lane has at Nhill succeeded by various devices in hoodwinking the tradesmen and passing a number of valueless ...

    Article : 50 words
  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE CO.

    The South Australian Insurance Company, in liquidation, pays a first dividend of £1 on half the capital and five shillings on the remainder. ...

    Article : 31 words
  24. FARMER SHOOTS HIMSELF.

    A farmer at Yass, named Alfred Williams, shot himself dead this morning. No cause is given in explanation of the act. ...

    Article : 30 words
  25. MR ROBERT BROUGH.

    Mr Robert Brough, who has leased a theatre in London, has secured the playing rights of the following dramatic pieces:—"The Master," "One ...

    Article : 54 words
  26. NEW ZEALAND.

    On Tuesday a dam burst near Roxburgh and washed away £400 worth of gold. ...

    Article : 24 words
  27. THE ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.

    In connection with the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands, the deposed Queen Lilinokalani is suing America for the value of a million acres of Crown ...

    Article : 156 words
  28. GIRL BURNED TO DEATH.

    A little girl named Washburton, the daughter of a selector at Combala, was sitting near the fire when her clothes caught fire. Her sister ran a mile for ...

    Article : 58 words
  29. GOVERNOR TO VISIT BROKEN HILL.

    The Governor, Sir Fowell Buxton, will visit Broken Hill next week. ...

    Article : 18 words
  30. WHEAT.

    The actual returns of the wheat last season show an apparent surplus over local consumption of 281,119 bushels. There is practically no wheat available ...

    Article : 28 words
  31. DEATH UNDER CHLOROFORM.

    An inquest was held to-day on Wm. Uden, a Customs employe, who died during an operation under chloroform. The verdict was that death was caused by ...

    Article : 41 words
  32. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

    A Canadian gained the highest Colonial aggregate in the firing at Bisley for the Queen's Prize. Mr Sloane, of the Victorian Rifle Team, was second ...

    Article : 56 words
  33. INFANT FATALLY BURNED.

    At Armidale the infant daughter of a farmer named Martin Black crawled up to the fire and was seriously injured. She died soon after. ...

    Article : 27 words
  34. A VERDICT OF MURDER.

    The evidence at the inquest on Scott showed that he had received a blow on the ear, caused by a blunt instrument, and a would under the eye from a gun. The ...

    Article : 54 words
  35. ROBBED IN A HOTEL.

    Thomas Baker, a Petersburg farmer, was robbed of £30 in the Tavistock Hotel this afternoon by three men, who suddenly attacked him and secured the ...

    Article : 66 words
  36. DEATH OF A NAVAL SURGEON

    The death is announced of Dr Houll, surgeon on H.M.S. Penguin, which occurred at Tonga, the cause being dysentery. ...

    Article : 29 words
  37. THE SUGAR BOUNTIES CONFERENCE.

    The report of the Sugar Conference, which was held at Brussels, states that every country, with the exception of France and Russia, is willing to abolish ...

    Article : 70 words
  38. COLONIAL PRODUCE IN ENGLAND.

    The Premier has been advised from England, by an old successful New Zealander, that the Australian colonies should combine and establish in all the ...

    Article : 41 words
  39. RAILWAY REVENUE.

    The Railway Commissioners report that during the quarter ending June 30 the earnings were the largest on record, being £714,867, or £80,392 above the ...

    Article : 37 words
  40. THE KAISER AND McKINLEY.

    It is reported from Washington that the Kaiser has sent, through the German Ambassador at Washington (Baron von Holleben), a cordial message to ...

    Article : 56 words
  41. THE HON. THOMAS PLAYFORD.

    The Hon Thomas Playford, late Agent-General for South Australia, reaches Sydney on Wednesday from London. He will probably remain ...

    Article : 34 words
  42. BROKEN HILL.

    Louisa Pitman or Fraser was to-day committed for trial on a charge of assault with a tomahawk on Albert Cooper in a brothel. It was alleged that Mr ...

    Article : 64 words
  43. NEW PLYMOUTH PETROLEUM COMPANY.

    The New Plymouth Petroleum Company, after spending £1400 in boring 7000ft in five bores, has suspended operations. Payable oil was struck in ...

    Article : 59 words
  44. INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT.

    Mr H. N. Pillsbury (America) and Dr Tarrash. (Germany) have tied with 28 1/2 games each at the International Chess Tournament at Vienna. They will ...

    Article : 50 words
  45. THE BISHOP OF MELBOURNE.

    The Right Rev F. F. Goe, Bishop of Melbourne, and his wife arrived to-day on a short visit. They are the guests of the Governor. ...

    Article : 29 words
  46. INFERNAL MACHINE ON AN AMERICAN STEAMER.

    An infernal machine containing thirty pounds of dynamite has been found on board the American refrigerating steamer, Port Victor. ...

    Article : 31 words
  47. CHARGES OF LARCENY.

    David Edwards, late paymaster at the Proprietary Mine, has been committed for trial on three charges of larceny. He was granted bail. ...

    Article : 26 words
  48. SERIOUS RIDING ACCIDENT.

    George Sutton, while working on a homestead lease at Acacia, was riding a horse. The animal fell and rolled on top of him. He was unconscious for ...

    Article : 42 words
  49. SERVICE OF STEAMERS TO WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The Government are inquiring into the question of sending steamers regularly to West Australia and the Cape. ...

    Article : 25 words
  50. PARLIAMENTARY BYE ELECTION.

    Mr G. W. Palmer (Radical) has been elected to represent Reading in the House of Commons, the vacancy having been caused by the death of Mr C. J. ...

    Article : 62 words
  51. THE GOVERNOR-GENERALSHIP OF CANADA.

    The Earl of Minto has been appointed to succeed the Earl of Aberdeen as Governor-General of Canada. [The Earl of Minto was born in 1845 and ...

    Article : 136 words
  52. QUEENSLAND.

    The annual meeting of the Mount Morgan G.M. Co. was held to-day. The Chairman stated that it was proposed to invest £60,000 at present in bullion in ...

    Article : 65 words
  53. EXHIBITION OF HYPNOTISM.

    Mr A. W. Dobbie gave an exhibition of hypnotism in connection with a surgical operation on a patient, a young lady. She was placed in a hypnotic ...

    Article : 59 words
  54. OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL.

    The Old Age Pensions Bill enacts that a sum of £18 yearly be granted on the qualification of a 20 years' residence in the colony. It debars persons who ...

    Article : 91 words
  55. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Council to-day Sir Hugh Nelson announced the death of Sir Arthur Palmer, the late President. The Assembly met in the afternoon. Mr ...

    Article : 65 words
  56. ANGLO-EGYPTIAN COMPANY.

    A telegram through Reuter's Agency announces in connection with the approaching advance on Khartoum that the British gunboats have passed the ...

    Article : 37 words
  57. A QUEENSLAND FEDERATION LEAGUE.

    A meeting of persons favorable to the formation of a Queensland Federation League was held to-night, the Mayor in the chair. A motion, "That this ...

    Article : 69 words
  58. JAPANESE IMMIGRATION.

    The Treasurer has telegraphed to Mr Dashwood, Government resident at Port Darwin, for information concerning the 69 Japs stated by the Queensland ...

    Article : 92 words
  59. IRISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL.

    The Irish Local Government Bill has been passed through committee practically unaltered. ...

    Article : 23 words
  60. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 178 words
  61. WHEAT.

    The supply of wheat afloat in the United Kingdom is estimated at 2,071,000 bushels, and on the continent 90,000,000 bushels. ...

    Article : 43 words
  62. BRITISH-AUSTRALASIAN SHIPPING.

    Arrivals: Kaikoura, Mary Augusta, Ghuilpue. Departures: For Brisbane, Jada; for Lyttelton, Duke of Devonshire. ...

    Article : 24 words
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