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  2. FEDERATION.

    Events are proving that those who looked forward to an uneventful federal campaign were mistaken. The question of the adoption of the Commonwealth Constitution Bill is already overshadowing every ...

    Article : 1,407 words
  3. THE FAR EAST.

    Russian troops to the number of 2000 are being landed at Port Arthur. The St. Petersburg "Novoe Vremya" states that British predominance in ...

    Article : 65 words
  4. VICTORIA.

    The revenue for the nine months ended to-day show a satisfactory increase, as compared with thr corresponding period of thr previous financial year. The total revenue ...

    Article : 97 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The annual banquet of the Royal Colonial Institute took place last night. The gathering numbered 220, those present including the Duke of Fife, Sir ...

    Article : 290 words
  6. AMERICA AND SPAIN.

    The Madrid correspondent of the "Standard" telegraphs that Queen Christina, the Regent of Spain, has addressed letters to the European ...

    Article : 115 words
  7. SECOND EDITION.

    The Treasurer, Mr. Holder, addressed a wellattended public meeting this evening upon "The Commonwealth Bill," and received a very attentive hearing. All his references in favour of the ...

    Article : 44 words
  8. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    The question of the adoption of the Commonwealth Constitution Bill is already overshadowing every other political problem in this colony. A proclamation was issued yesterday further ...

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  9. ATTITUDE OF THE LABOUR PARTS.

    Last night there was a meeting of the Political Labour League, at which some members of the solidarity party were present but the question of the prorogation did not receive definite ...

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  10. THE REVENUE RETURNS.

    The approximate revenue for the quarter amounted to £690,488, as against £635,750 for the corresponding period of last year. The total revenue for the nine months was ...

    Article : 113 words
  11. AN AMMUNITION FACTORY.

    It is the intention of the Minister for Defence to open up correspondence with the Ministers of Defence in the other colonies regarding the establishment of a small-arms ammunition factory in ...

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  12. THE FEELING IN ENGLAND.

    The "Standard" states that there is a more hopeful feeling among supporters of the Ministry with regard to the Far East. ...

    Article : 109 words
  13. AN EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT.

    An extraordinary accident occurred at Parkville this afternoon. A young woman named Catherine Shortis, in domestic service at Mr. David Hendry's residence, overbalanced herself whilst cleaning ...

    Article : 70 words
  14. PRESIDENT M'KINLEY ON THE CRISIS.

    President M'Kinley, in replying to a deputation which waited upon him, said he hoped Congress would not act in a precipitate manner in the existing crisis. ...

    Article : 57 words
  15. NEWCASTLE.

    The following statement of revenue collected at the Custom-house for the quarter ended to-day, compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, has been compiled by the local Custom-house ...

    Article : 129 words
  16. SALE OF LINCOLN SHEEP.

    A sale took place at Warrnambool to-day of Mr. J. F. Rutledgo's well-known Worrongurt stud of Lincoln sheep, and fairly successful prices were realised, being considered satisfactory in ...

    Article : 267 words
  17. THE UNITED STATES MINISTER IN MADRID.

    General Woodford, the United States Ministor in Madrid, had a long interview yesterday with Senor Sagasta, the Spanish Promier, in the course of which President ...

    Article : 118 words
  18. THE BRITISH POLICY.

    In the course of a speech last night, the Earl of Selborne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Colonial Office, said that the policy of Great Britain was to hold open ...

    Article : 76 words
  19. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 187 words
  20. RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

    The St. Petersburg journal "Viedomosti" slates that Russia is indirectly taking China under her protection, and must prevent Japan's western territorial ...

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  21. MR. GLADSTONE.

    President Kruger has sent a message of sympathy to Mr. Gladstone trusting that God will strengthen him in his illness. ...

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  22. THE POSTAL CONFERENCE.

    At the Postal Conference to-day all the delegates were present. Mr. J. Cook (New South Wales) moved,—"That in the opinion of this conference it is inadvisable to make any further ...

    Article : 581 words
  23. FRANCE AND GERMANY.

    Speaking at Chalons yesterday, General Pellieux said that France had better rifles and cannons than Germany, and would be able to seize her own opportunity for ...

    Article : 40 words
  24. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Hastings tragedy in connection with which a man and his wife have been charged with the murder of two infants, is involved in complete mystery. The infants died within a day or two ...

    Article : 322 words
  25. THE PREMIER AT WAGGA.

    The Premier (Mr. G. H. Reid) arrived at Waggs, this morning upon a professional visit in connection with Civil cases at the Circuit Court. His presence was taken advantage of by a number of ladies who ...

    Article : 1,113 words
  26. NEWCASTLE EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 339 words
  27. THE TRANSVAAL.

    The Treasurer of the Transvaal has been requested to resign in consequence of irregularities in his administration. The irregularities, however, are not of a ...

    Article : 43 words
  28. INCREASE IN THE AUSTRIAN NAVY.

    Reports from Vienna state that the Navy Department of the Empire has asked the Delegations for a vote of 50,000,000 florins (approximately ...

    Article : 40 words
  29. H.M.S. RAPID.

    H.M.S. Rapid, which left Gibraltar on the 19th instant for Devonport, and had not since, been reported, arrived safe today. ...

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  30. THE AUSTRIAN ARMY.

    The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria has appointed the Archduke Franz Fordinand of Este, heir-presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary, as ...

    Article : 48 words
  31. PICTURES FOR QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. Randall has completed for exhibition at the Royal Academy portraits of Sir DZonry Norman, the late Governor of Queensland, and Mr. T. Archer, C.M.G., ...

    Article : 49 words
  32. THE GREEK LOAN.

    The Greek Chamber of Deputies, in ratifying the Loan Convention, passed a vote of thanks to the Powers for their action in guaranteeing the loan. ...

    Article : 42 words
  33. THE INDIAN MINTS.

    In reply to a question in the House of Commons, Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India, said it would be an act of lunacy to open the Indian Mints ...

    Article : 76 words
  34. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The success of the reception of Lord and Lady Brassey by the Mayor and citizens in the Town Hall last night was somewhat marred by a further development of the misunderstanding ...

    Article : 281 words
  35. QUEENSLAND.

    The customs duties for the port of Brisbane for the month of March amounted to over £70,000, being an increase of £11,717 over March, 1897. At the police court to-day Matthew Leon, a ...

    Article : 247 words
  36. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT INVERELL.

    During the past week a commission, consisting of Dr. Bruce (Moderator of the General Assembly), the Rev. J. Edwards (Glen Inn[?]), and the Rev. J. T. Thorburn (Walcha), has been sitting at the ...

    Article : 199 words
  37. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 1 11-16d per ounce standard. ...

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  38. WHAT MR. M'MILLAN SAYS.

    Many leading members are reluctant as yet to express any opinion about the new position. Mr. M'Millan, however, briefly stated his views as follows:—"I think it is a very good move, and I think ...

    Article : 230 words
  39. MINING DIFFICULTY IN SOUTH WALES.

    The miners employed in several of the largest collieries in South Wales have ceased work. It is feared that a general strike will follow. ...

    Article : 39 words
  40. FIJI NEWS.

    The Hon. James Stewart, C.M.G., left Suva on March 24 in the steamer Hauroto, bound for Sydney, en route for Scotland, for his well-earned holiday. Mr. Stowart has had an exceptionally ...

    Article : 263 words
  41. THE BANK OF VICTORIA.

    Mr. H. G. Billinghurst, who lately resigned the position of country manager of the London and Westminister Bank, has been appointed a director of the Bank of ...

    Article : 36 words
  42. TO-DAY.

    Town Hall, Balmain: St. John Ambulance Concert, 8 p.m. Sydney University Union: Annual General Meeting, Common Room, 8 p.m. ...

    Article : 224 words
  43. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. ARCADIA AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Arcadia, Loggin, commander, arrived from Colombo at 6.30 a.m. to-day. The following are the saloon passengers:- For Albany: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Messrs. ...

    Article : 159 words
  44. "THE PRO-FEDERATION ANTI-COMMONWEALTH BILL PARTY."

    That curious conglomeration of members who are opposed to the Commonwealth Bill shows sign of disintegration; that is, if it over really had any cohesion at all. At any rate, there are symptoms ...

    Article : 455 words
  45. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The twentieth half-yearly meeting of the South Auatralian Browing Company was held to-day. The report shows a net profit for the year ended February 28 of £30,243. A dividend of 7 per ...

    Article : 132 words
  46. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day the prices of medium and inferior sorts were unchanged. Better classes were a shade below previous top prices. ...

    Article : 61 words
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  49. AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the executive committee of the Central League was held Tuesday, at its office No. 4 Young's-chambers, Pitt and Park streets. Dr. W. P. Cullen (vice-president) presided) ...

    Article : 363 words
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