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  2. THE TEST MATCH. FINAL STRUGGLE.

    The fifth test match began yesterday in sultry conditions, weather and otherwise. In point of fact the history of international cricket might be searched in vain for record ...

    Article : 716 words
  3. NEW AUSTRALIANS. RANGATIRA'S CONTINGENT.

    Several thousand people Waited on Dalgety's Wharf for two or three hours yesterday for the urrival of the Ra[?]gatira, which brought out noarly 1100 new Australians, the great bulk of ...

    Article : 437 words
  4. THE CRICKETERS. NEW PLAYERS SELECTED.

    It was officially stated yesterday afternoon that the invitations which had been issued to Messrs. H. Carter, V. S. Ransford, A. Cotter, V. T. Trumper, and W. W. Armstrong ...

    Article : 1,136 words
  5. IMMIGRATION LEAGUE DEPOT FOE NEW ARRIVALS.

    The British Immigration League has determined against the site offered at South Kensington for an immigration depot, but has now under consideration an offer of 10 acres at ...

    Article : 815 words
  6. ACROSS AUSTRALIA.

    Arrangements are at last completed for the issue of tenders in connection with the transcontinental railway from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie. In to-morrow's issue of the ...

    Article : 407 words
  7. PREFERENCE.

    In the House of Commons last night Captain George Tryon (Unionist) moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply, declaring:— "That the Government's refusal to ...

    Article : 337 words
  8. HOME RULE. PROTESTANT BOGIES.

    Mr. A. Birrell, Chief Secretary for Ireland, in a speech at Bristol last night, stated that the Prime Minister would introduce the Home Rule Bill. ...

    Article : 100 words
  9. THE COAL CRISIS. ADMIRALTY PURCHASES.

    The Admiralty, in addition to placing large orders in America for coal for the Mediterranean, is purchasing all the available coal in South Wales. ...

    Article : 164 words
  10. THE BILL BEFORE EASTER.

    The Nationalists anticipate that the Home Rule Bill will be introduced before Easter, in order to enable the National Convention at Dublin to discuss it during the Easter ...

    Article : 39 words
  11. VIOLENT WEATHER.

    Hundreds of oil derricks have been blown down in Western Pennsylvania, owing to a furious gale, which is sweeping over the country. ...

    Article : 117 words
  12. A SIGNIFICANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

    Mr. A. Birrell, Chief Secretary for Ireland, in a speech at Bristol last night, said that he hoped a settlement of the coal trouble would be arrived at, but added that neither ...

    Article : 52 words
  13. "PREPARE FOR THE WORST."

    The magistrates in the Rhondda Valley have applied for 1500 troops. The "Times" is urging the Government to prepare for the worst. It says that it is ...

    Article : 88 words
  14. CHINESE REVOLUTION.

    The native resistance to the Republic at Wei Hai Wei continues, and Republican soldiers with maxim guns are travelling to the disturbed area. ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. CITY SAFE-BREAKERS

    Burglars visited No. 13 Willmott-street, city, on Thursday night, but though two safes were attemptod, the booty secured must have proved a disappointment. ...

    Article : 361 words
  16. NEARING THE END.

    Consideration of the strike position to-day gave room for increasing satisfaction. The number of men available for work on the wharfs is increasing each day. A small party ...

    Article : 257 words
  17. EFFECT IN SPAIN.

    The Minister of the Interior fears that if a coal strike occurs in Great Britain it will cause the closure of many works in Spain. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. ITALO-TURKISH WAR. ITALIAN ANNEXATION BILL.

    Yesterday, amid deafening cheers, a bill was introduced in the Chamber of Deputies, ratifying the Italian sovereignty over Tripoli and Cyrenaica. ...

    Article : 52 words
  19. RESTIVE GERMAN MINERS.

    The miners on the Ruhr coalfields are demanding a 15 per cent. increase in wages, the introduction of an eight-hours day, exclusive of the time spent in going to and ...

    Article : 69 words
  20. IMMIGRATION.

    In regard to the statement made by the "British-Australasian" that the Commonwealth is in danger of losing 50,000 immigrants this year owing to the want of transport ...

    Article : 63 words
  21. ITALIAN RECRUITING IN ERITREA.

    On the ground that Egypt has not renounced her right to Eritrea, the Egyptian Government has remonstrated with Italy for recruiting troops in Eritrea for service in ...

    Article : 51 words
  22. NE TEMERE DECREE.

    Mr. Justice Charbonneau has given an important decision invoiving the operation of the Ne Temere decree of the Vatican in the Province of Quebec. ...

    Article : 120 words
  23. BOMBAY COTTON FIRE.

    The recent fire, which destroyed the cotton stocks of the Japanese Trading Company lasted 12 hours, and was the most destructive in the history of India. ...

    Article : 51 words
  24. THE INDIAS CAPITAL.

    During the debate which was raised by Lord Curzon in the House of Lords in regard to the transference of the Indian capital to Delhi, The Earl of Minto (unionist) declared that ...

    Article : 163 words
  25. PARIS TAXI STRIKE.

    Four bombs exploded in different taxi-cab garages yesterday, and two chauffeurs were injured. A number of cars were wrecked. ...

    Article : 29 words
  26. CREW WORK CARGO.

    The Wollowra left for Brisbane last night. The crew worked cargo for Brisbane, after communicating with the executive in Sydney, asking what action they should take. The ...

    Article : 120 words
  27. THE PLAY.

    The usual English pair, Rhodes and Hobbs, opened against the bowling of M'Laren and Macartney, the former commencing from the southern end, to Hobbs, ...

    Article : 2,277 words
  28. MINING DISASTER.

    A fire broke out in the Western Coal Company's mine yesterday, and 80 men were cut off from the shaft. Many dashed for safety, and escaped just in time. The bodies of six ...

    Article : 74 words
  29. FIREMEN ON STRIKE. BOARD OBJECTS TO UNION.

    Members of the recently-formed South Australian Fire Brigades Employees' Union, which comprises practically the whole of the fire brigade men in the State, were informed by ...

    Article : 170 words
  30. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 227 words
  31. GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL.

    The Government hopes to be able to find a water-front site for an immigration depot, somewhere in the vicinity of Miller's Point, upon which will be erecteda building to cost ...

    Article : 328 words
  32. "TWO GEOGRAPHIES:"

    Sir George Reid, in a paper read before the Seottish Geographical Society at Edinburgh last night, said we were entitled to two geographies, namely, of the world of matter and ...

    Article : 80 words
  33. "NOT GAME."

    The following telegram has been sent by the officers of the Melbourne Tramway Employees' Association to the association in Adelaide:— "Brisbane men wearing medals. What is ...

    Article : 50 words
  34. PANAMA CANAL.

    Great earth slides have occurred in the Culebra Cut, Panama Canal, and the men fear further collapses, because the bottom of the canal is bulging in many places. ...

    Article : 46 words
  35. MR. FISHER'S POSITION.

    Mr. Fisher to-day said that regarding the troops he could not belleve the statement attributed to Mr. Adamson, as it was entirely incorrect. It was true, however, that he had ...

    Article : 75 words
  36. NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT.

    At a conference of the British Medical Association, it was decided to negotiate with the Insurance Commissioners on the basis that the doctors will not accept service under ...

    Article : 139 words
  37. A REPORT DENIED.

    Mr. H. L. Samuel, Postmaster-General, in a speech at Swindon lost night, denied the report that Mr. Asquith was about to retire from the position of Prime Minister. ...

    Article : 33 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 224 words
  39. SYDNEY FIREMEN SURPRISED.

    Members of the New South Wales Fire Brigade, when informed of the strike, expressed the greatest surprise, as they had not had the slightest intimation of any trouble ...

    Article : 35 words
  40. NO ORE SUPPLIES.

    At present close on 200 men are laid idle at the electrolytic works on account of the strike in Queensland, the company being unable to get any shipments of ore and b[?]ster. ...

    Article : 78 words
  41. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL.

    The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the Brisbane case of Dunne versus Byrne has dismissed the appeal, costs to be paid out of the estate. ...

    Article : 34 words
  42. A VETERAN'S OPINION.

    The principal topic of discussion in cricket circles in Adelaide to-day was the latest action of the Board of Control in regard to the personnel of the team for England. Much ...

    Article : 375 words
  43. MINERS LEAVE NEWNES.

    At Newnes on Tuesday night the final pay was handed out, and all desirous of doing so obtained a pass to enable thom to take advantage of the free train. Trucks were ...

    Article : 273 words
  44. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The enginemen in Durham County have decided to strike on March 11 owing to the masters having refused to grant an eighthours' working day, and an advance in ...

    Article : 259 words
  45. MR. BEEBT'S PROMISE.

    As long ago as January 12 Mr. Beeby, when Acting Premier, said: "The Government has had under consideration for some time various proposals for erecting commodious ...

    Article : 120 words
  46. POSITION IN SYDNEY.

    Sydney shipping Arms continue to experience trouble in respect to the handling of cargoes on vessels from Queensland ports The Howard Smith steamer Mourilyan, which arrived ...

    Article : 350 words
  47. PARIS CHARITY SCANDAL.

    Sister Candide has been sentenced to l8 months' imprisonment, and fined 1000 francs. She has also been ordered to restore various sums of money. ...

    Article : 179 words
  48. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 214 words
  49. BAPTIST UNION MOVEMENT.

    The Baptist Union of New South Wales, being impressed with the need of a home in Sydney to welcome and help oversea incoming immigrants, especially young single women and ...

    Article : 142 words
  50. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    The Commonwealth Treasurer (Mr. Fisher) announced to-day that the Government was taking steps towards having the Australian notes printed within the Commonwealth. ...

    Article : 59 words
  51. WILL ADMIT AFGHANS.

    A branch of the Australian Carriers' Union was formed last night. A large number of members joined. It was agreed to admit Afghans as m[?] under [?] conditions. ...

    Article : 37 words
  52. FIVE EMERGENCIES READY.

    A message received in Melbourne to-night, stated that despite the assurances of the players taat the trouble would not affect the tast match, the Board of Control had five ...

    Article : 43 words
  53. Advertising

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    Advertising : 40 words
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