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  2. BARRABA RAILWAY.

    The Manilia-Barraba railway was formally opened by Mr. Moore, Minister for Lands, this afternoon. The Minister, who was accompained by Mr. Winchcombe, M.L.C., and ...

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  3. THE DEFENCE BILL.

    "Khaki in the bill" is now the cry. Gold lace and elaborate ornamentation in military uniforms have always provoked strong objections from the Federal Labour party on ...

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  4. THE AMERICAN FLEET.

    The United States battleship fleet, under Admiral Sperry, has sailed from Cavite, Philippines, for Japan. ...

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  5. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP OF ENGLAND.

    The race for the sculling championship of England, with stakes of £200 a side, and the "Sportsman's" Cup, was rowed on the Thames this afternoon under very ...

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  6. THE BALKANS.

    Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, speaking the House of Commons last night, said that Government regarded that the events in the Balkans necessitated the ...

    Article : 256 words
  7. SOUTH AFRICAN UNION.

    The Convention of representatives of South African Colonies, called for the purpose of drawing up a scheme of closer union, met at Durban yesterday. ...

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  8. JAPAN AND THE FLEET.

    Japan's preparations for the reception of the United States battleship fleet, which have been busily under way for some months, are now complete, and bid fair to eclipse anything ...

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  9. WOMANHOOD SUFFRAGE.

    The Women's Freedom League attempted, before sunrise this morning, to placard the doors of the houses of Cabinet Ministers, the House of Commons, and the ...

    Article : 87 words
  10. WOMEN IN CONGRESS.

    At the Commonwealth Conference of Women's Anti-socialistic organisations yesterday morning, there was some discussion on a paper by Mrs. B. J. Daniel on the drink traffic. ...

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  11. SURPLUS REVENUE ACT.

    The hearing was begun to-day in the High Court of the case in which the State of New South Wales disputes the right of the Commonwealth to deduct for the purposes of ...

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  12. LABOUR CO-PARTNERSHIP.

    Sir, Christopher Furness, of the firm of Furness, Withy, and Co., shipbuilders, of Hartlepool, a few days ago offered to sell his shipyards to the workmen, or to allow ...

    Article : 77 words
  13. AUSTRIA'S EQUIVOCATION.

    The Paris correspondent of the "Times" shows that the Convention of April 21, 1879. between Austria-Hungary and Turkey declared that the occupation of Bosnia and ...

    Article : 120 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN MARINE SURVEY.

    H.M.S. Egeria, surveying vessel, Captain John F. Parry, will leave the Pacific coast (Esquimaimault) shortly for Australia for survey work of the coast line, and among the ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. GREECE AND CRETE.

    Cretans at Athens and the Piraeus have petitioned the Powers to sanction the union of Crete with Greece. ...

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  16. ANOTHER SECRET AGREEMENT.

    The "Fremdenblat," one of the leading daily papers published in Vienna, in an inspired article, states that Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary secretly agreed in ...

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  17. MR. CHAMBERLAIN HOPEFUL.

    Mr. Chamberlain, in the course of a letter to a correspondent, says that he is not without hope that he will yet again take an active part in public life. ...

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  18. THE PROPOSED CONFERENCE

    It is stated at Constantinople that the attitude of Austria towards the proposed conference of the Powers is still undecided, but that there is some reason to believe ...

    Article : 98 words
  19. A CURIOUS RIOT.

    A curious riot occurred at Kotakappan, near Pondicherry (French India). Some Mussulman boys annoyed a number of French fishermen, who retaliated, ...

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  20. NEW STEAMERS.

    The P. and O. Company's steamer Malwa has been launched on the Clyde, and the Howard Smith Company, Limited's, steamer Eumeralla at Kinghorn. ...

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  21. TREATY MODIFICATIONS.

    Router's correspondent at Constantinople telegraphs that Germany, and Italy have declared that treaties cannot be modified without the assent of all the signatory ...

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  22. THE DEBATE.

    On Friday the whole of the sitting was occupied by Mr. Crouch (Vic), who is an officer in the Victorian militia. When the debate was resumed to-day Mr. Crouch still had the ...

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  23. THE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS BOOK.

    Queen Alexandra is about to publish a Christmas Gift Book, consisting of photographs taken by her own camera. The proceeds from the sale will be ...

    Article : 89 words
  24. CHOLERA IN PHILIPPINES

    The Japanese mail steamer Nikko Maru experienced the recent typhoon at Manila, arriving there the same day as the American Fleet. Owing to the prevalence of ...

    Article : 53 words
  25. MONTENEGRO DETERMINED.

    Prince Nicholas, of Montenegro, in receiving the members of the Chamber of Deputies, said that the action of AustriaHungary in annexing Bosnia and ...

    Article : 93 words
  26. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT.

    The action taken by the Crown Solicitor in obtaining leave to prosecute the miners who struck work at Lymmington colliery recently was discussed by the Miners ...

    Article : 170 words
  27. WOOL-BUYERS ON STRIKE.

    For some days past it has been an open secret that buyers and sellers are not in accord as to the basis on which the coming wool sales are to be conducted. To-day the ...

    Article : 429 words
  28. REFRIGERATING INDUSTRIES.

    The Refrigeration Conference at Paris yesterday appointed the nucleus of an international association of the refrigerating industries, to give effect to the resolutions ...

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  29. THE KING.

    King Edward and Queen Alexandra will be the guests of the German Emperor and Empress at the end of winter, arriving at Berlin on February 22. They will be ...

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  30. SERVIAN MANOEUVRE.

    It has been ascertained that the Skupshtina of Servia on Sunday did not take a vote on the question of war with AustriaHungary, but the report of the alleged vote ...

    Article : 169 words
  31. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

    A banquet was hold in the Commercial Hotel in the evening. The Mayor (Alderman Lillis) presided, and the function was largely attended by prominent residents of the ...

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  32. NOTICE OF AMENDMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly last evening the Premier (Mr. Wade) gave notice of his intention to move,—"That the House will on its next sitting day resolve itself into a ...

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  33. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    The third session of the Imperial Parliament resumed yesterday after an adjournment from August 1. ...

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  34. GENERAL RAINS IN QUEENSLAND.

    The wet weather reported from the western districts on Saturday and Monday extended today over parts of the eastern half of the State. Practically the Whole of Queensland has now ...

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  35. ANOTHER BALLOON COLLAPSE.

    The envelope of a Spanish balloon engaged in the Gordon Bennett International Race, ripped at a height of 6000ft. The aeronauts in the wrecked balloon descended ...

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  36. ENGLISH, SCOTTISH, AND AUSTRALIAN BANK.

    The report of the English, Scottish, and Australian Bank for the year ended June 30 shows that the amount to the credit of the profit and loss account amounts to £190,237. ...

    Article : 133 words
  37. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool auctions this afternoon there was an excellent sale, prices reaching the highest level of the series. The catalogue comprised chiefly merinos. ...

    Article : 73 words
  38. SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

    Word was received to-night of a shocking accident in a tunnel on the main line, resulting in the death of Mrs. Sparkes, a widow, and a little girl aged about 8 years, whose ...

    Article : 141 words
  39. THE CANADIAN LOAN.

    Underwriters have received 75 per cent, of the Canadian 3½ per cent. Joan of £5,000,000 issued at par. Money advanced upon all securities. N.S.W. ...

    Article : 59 words
  40. BULGARIAN REJOICINGS.

    Prince Ferdinand, of Bulgaria, had a great reception on his return to Sofia ...

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