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  2. GROUNDING OF THE STEAMER ARGUS. STRIKES ON BRADLEY'S HEAD.

    In a grand south-easterly breeze before winch a fleet of yachts and smaller craft was making homeward between 3 and 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a splendid Calcutta trading steamer, the Argus, ...

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  3. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET. THE ENGLISH TOUR.

    The match, England V. Northern District Eighteen, entered upon its second and concluding day this morning, and the result was a draw. The weather during the morning was intensely sultry, ...

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  4. SECOND EDITION THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    In Cape Colony the optimistic feeling prevails that the final phuse of the war has been reached. It is reported that the Boers have little ...

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  5. THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. ACCELERATING ATTRITION.

    The Pretoria correspondent of the "Times" states that more troops are needed in order to accelerate the attrition of the Boer forces. Frequent meetings with the enemy show that ...

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  6. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE "HERALD'S" LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.

    A demonstration in favour of Sir Redvers Buller is arranged to take place in Hyde Park to morrow. The druft of the resolution, which is to be submitted to the meeting, ...

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  7. COMMONWEALTH NOTES. THE INTERNATIONAL POSTAL CONFERENCE.

    It was decided at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday that Mr. F. L. Outtrim, the permanent head of the Victorian Postal Department, should represont the Common wealth Postal Department at the ...

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  8. THE RETIREMENT OF PRINCIPAL KINROSS.

    The Sydney University has been fortmate in the personnel of its governing and its professorial staffs, and in this good fortune the affiliated colleges have e[?]inontly ...

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  9. BOER PRISONERS IN INDIA.

    Mr. Jesse Collings, M.P., Unionist, the Parliamentary Under-Sceretary to the Home Office, declares that on a visit to Ahmcdabad, in Bombay, he found the Boor prisoners ...

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  10. RESTRICTING IMMIGRATION.

    From the beginning of next year no person will be allowed to land in Cape Colony or in Natal without a permit certifying that his character is satisfactory, and that he is in ...

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  11. POSTPONED PRESENTATIONS.

    The military ceremonial which was to have taken place in the Centennial Park on Saturday afternoon, at which the Licutenant-Governor parposed presenting the Victoria Cross to Captain Howse, of the ...

    Article : 77 words
  12. GERMANY.

    It is reported that Prussian schoolmasters in West Prussia flog Polish children who are unable to say the catechism and pray in German. Relatives who protest against this ...

    Article : 61 words
  13. ATTEMPT TO CROSS THE RAILWAY.

    Several hundred Boers made a determined attempt to eross the railway line west of Middleburg, in the Transvaal. The enemy was repulsed, and suffered considerable loss. ...

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  14. FODDER CONTRACTS.

    In regard to a cablegram published on Friday that the War Office had decided to accept a certain proportion of whenten hay in future contracts, the Minister for Agriculture states that on Wednesday ...

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  15. GREAT BRITAIN'S PRESTIGE.

    Captain A. T. Mahan (the American naval authority) writes that doubtless the general public every where considers that Great Britain has lost prestige by the war in ...

    Article : 61 words
  16. THE CAUSE OF ANGLOPHOBIA.

    Anglo-German letters in the press declare that Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the leader of the Liberals, is the chief cause of Anglophobia in Germany. ...

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  17. DEVONIAN SOCIETY'S GUEST.

    The Devonian Society of London yesterday entertained Sir Redvers Buller, who was received with enthusiasm. Sir Redvers Buller, in responding to the ...

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  18. A PARIS SENSATION.

    The trial of the man Henry Gilmour, who was charged with having attempted to murder Madame Kolb in Paris, was concluded yesterday. Gilmour was found guilty, and was ...

    Article : 434 words
  19. REINFORCEMENT OF OFFICERS.

    Fifteen officers of the Indian Staff Corps are going to South Africa. ...

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  20. AUSTRIA.

    As the sequel to a duel connected with a social scandal Dr. Wolff, the leader of the Pan-German party in Austria, has permanently resigned from the Rerchsrath. ...

    Article : 37 words
  21. THE ENEMY'S RIFLES.

    Although 13,000 Boors have been accounted for since May only 4400 rifles have been taken. ...

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  22. A VISIT TO THE STEAMER.

    As soon as the news of the mishap became known a representative of the "Sydney Morning Herald" went down to Bradley's Head with the object ot gaining some information from these on board as to ...

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  23. THE COUNTIES BAZAAR.

    The "Counties Bazaar" held at Earl's Court in aid of the Soldiers and Sailors Families' Association realised £20,463. ...

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  24. VICTORIA. ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF BENDIGO.

    At the morning service in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at Bendigo to-day Bishop Reville formally took possession of the throne vacant by the death of Dr. Crane. The ceremony included the ...

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  25. FEDERAL TARIFF. PROPOSED RECIPROCITY WITH NEW ZEALAND.

    The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has passed a resolution urging the Government to immediately take setps to arrange for a reciprocal Customs tariff and mutual concessions with the Australian ...

    Article : 374 words
  26. AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

    Private William Wood, of the 3rd New South Wales Mounted Infantry, died of enteric fever at Standerton. Private C. J. Gosper was accidentally drowned in the Vaal ...

    Article : 59 words
  27. ACCIDENT TO THE DUKE OF TECK.

    While the Duke of Teck was hunting with the Cheshire hounds yesterday his horse struck a wire in jumping over a fence, and the Duke was thrown. He received a slight ...

    Article : 87 words
  28. ACCIDENTS.

    A serious accident occurred on Saturday revening at Collingwood railway station to a man named James Devine, aged 45. He attempted to get into the car of a train as it was drawing away from the ...

    Article : 189 words
  29. DEATH OF SERGEANT S. SMITH.

    Letters have been received in Orange giving particulars of the death of Sergeant S. Smith, eldest son of the Mayor of Orange, who was shot near Leeawkop on October 11. General Rimington's column ...

    Article : 333 words
  30. THE REVENUE.

    The Minister for Customs has received the Customs roturns for November, which indicate that the estimates of revenue will be greatly exceeded, to such an extent indeed that Ministers candidly confess that ...

    Article : 279 words
  31. THE POPE.

    Several newspapers announce that, notwithstanding denials, the Pope's health is causing anxiety, and he is slowly fading away. ...

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  32. QUEENSLAND.

    This afternoon a youth named William Quince, 19 years of age, was bathing with other lads in the river near South Brisbane Cemetery. He swam out some distance, and was then seen to sink, On rising to the ...

    Article : 154 words
  33. EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY.

    Theo. and Laura Horos, alias Jackson, have ocen committed for trial on a charge of conspiracy. The prcliminary investigations in the case of Theo. ...

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  34. MR. A. J. BALFOUR.

    The fever has left Mr. A. J. Balfour, but he is weak. ...

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  35. THE VISIT TO NEWCASTLE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 81 words
  36. TIDAL WAVES.

    Phenomenal tides have occurred on the cast coast of England. Miles of country have been submerged. A cyclone and tidal wave 6ft high occurred ...

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  37. HOPES OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY.

    The Ministers state that they are still hopeful of getting the tariff through by Christmas, but they are by no means positive. The division "fine apparel and textiles" will be reached next week, and a long ...

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  38. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. AN EXPLORING TRIP.

    Mr. R. T. Maurice, son of Mr. Price Maurice, returned to Adelaide a few days ago after an extended trip to the Rawlinson Range, lasting about four mouths. Mr. Maurice has for years past been ...

    Article : 336 words
  39. THE VESSEL FLOATED.

    As the tide rose the master of the steamer kept going full speed astern. Captain Clayton, who had gone to his aid in the tug Champion, stated to a "Herald" representative that he offered to put a ...

    Article : 141 words
  40. RESULTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 53 words
  41. RETURN OF TROOPS.

    On Saturday afternoon the steamship Damascus arrived from the Cape, via Melbourne, bringing numbers of returned soldiers from South Africa, and berthed at Smith's Wharf, Miller's Point, at ...

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  42. COLOMBIA.

    Reuter's correspondent states that the Liberal troops, afler conferring with the Conservatives aboard the American gunboat, promised to surrender at Colon to-day and also ...

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  43. EFFECT OF THE DUTIES ON DRAPERY.

    A striking instance of the operation of the new duties has just been provided by an Adelaide firm of sofgoodsmen in the wholesale way. Since the tariff came into operation the firm has opened 13 shipments. ...

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  44. FEDERAL EXPENDITURE.

    The November number of "United Australia" contains an article by the Hon. F. W. Holder on "Federal Expenditure," from which the following exract has been taken:— ...

    Article : 449 words
  45. A MINING FATALITY.

    A shocking accident happened yesterday at the Bethanga Gold Mines Company's mine. A fall of lode took place from the side of the workings. Henry Jerrold Blanchfield, single, aged about ...

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  46. WRECK OF THE TUG UNIQUE.

    Word was received in Sydney on Saturday by the Department of Navigatior that the tug Unique, owned by Mr. G. De Fraine, of this city, had gone aground on Friday evening in attempting to cross ...

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  47. A SOCIETY DIVORCE.

    The Hon. Sybil Burnaby has obtained a divorce from her husband, Mr. A. E. Burnaby, on the ground of his adultery with Lady Sophie Scott. ...

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  48. THE LATE MR. ALFRED FAIRFAX.

    At the Pitt-street Congregational Church last evening an in inemoriam service was held in regard to the death of Mr. Alfred Fairfax. The pulpit had been draped in black, relieved with white flowers. ...

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  49. REQUEST BY BROKEN HILL MINERS.

    The following message was wired to Mr. Josiah Thomas, M.P., to-day:—"In addition to the increased cost of living as the result of the now tariff the miners are now asked to accept a reduction of ...

    Article : 139 words
  50. THE BANK FRAUDS.

    One hundred men are searching in London for Thomas Goudie, a bookkeeper of the Bank of Liverpool, who absconded. ...

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  51. DIFFERENTIAL RAILWAY RATES.

    In reference to the complant in the House of Representatives of the existence of differential rates in South Australia, the Railway Commissioner, Mr. A. G. Pendleton, states that this State has ...

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  52. THE WOOL SALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 57 words
  53. CASUALTIES. KICKED BY A HORSE.

    While Working in George-street on Saturday a streetsweeper named John White, 14, residing at Donham-street, Surry Hills, was kicked in the head by a horse. He was conveyed to Sydney Hospital, ...

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  54. THE LATE HON. G. H. COX.

    The funeral of the late Hon. G. H. Cox took place this afternoon. There was a very large attendance. The cortege left Burrundulla House, and moved to St. John's Church of England, where a service was ...

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  55. SEIZED WITH A FIT.

    Shortly before 8 a.m. on Saturday a man named Henry Brooks, who resides at Durlinghurst-street, was seen to fall down in King street. He was found to be suffering from a fit, and Constable Priddle ...

    Article : 57 words
  56. LIVE STOCK MOVEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 140 words
  57. ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

    On the voyage from the Cape the Discovery's officers took magnetic observations continually, and wherever possible soundings were also taken. Some interesting specimens were obtained. The ...

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  58. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. GALE AT WYNDHAM.

    The postmaster at Wyndham reports that the town was visited by a tremendous gale on Friday evening. The gale partially wreeked the post-office and damaged every building in the town. ...

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  59. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 143 words
  60. THE AMERICA CUP.

    The Earl of Dunraven, Sir Edward Albert Sassoon, Mr. Harry Leslie M'Calmont,M.P., Sir Thomas Lipton, and other distinguished persons are asking the Prince of Wales to ...

    Article : 69 words
  61. DROWNED AT BOTANY.

    The City Coroner (Mr. J. C. Woore) conducted an inquiry at Sir Joseph Banks Hotel, Botany, on Saturday, respecting the death of a young man named Audrew Grant, 22, who was drowned while ...

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  62. THE REVENUE.

    The revenue for November was £292,870, against £259,989 for the corresponding month of last year. and £287,745 for October last. Of last month's receipts, eastoms and excise accounted for £115,188, ...

    Article : 41 words
  63. A DRIVING ACCIDENT.

    Whilst Dr.W. C. M'Clelland was driving a spirited horse in St.Peters yesterday one of the reins snapped, and the annual bolted. The runaway proceeded for some distance along Cook's River-road, and turning ...

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  64. LATE SHIPPING.

    ALBANY.—Arrival: November 30, Redhill, from New York. Departures: November 30, Glenburn, for London; Kalgoorlie, for Fremantle. At 10.30 a.m. a steamer with "white funnel and black top passed Breaksea, going west. ...

    Article : 52 words
  65. Advertising

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  66. MINISTERIAL RE-ELECTION.

    Mr. Quinlan, Minister for Public Works, was returned unopposed yesterday for Toodyay. All the other seats are being hotly contested. ...

    Article : 24 words
  67. Advertising

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  68. Advertising

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