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  2. GOOD FRIDAY.

    Good Friday was observed yesterday in the customary manner. A large proportion of the community recognised the sacred character of the day, and the churches were well attended. In most of the ...

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  3. SECOND EDITION.

    M. de Rothschild, the well-known Paris banker, has presented an armoured cruiser to Spain. The Spanish Councils-General has ...

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  4. SPECIAL CABLES.

    In view of any possible contingencies which may arise, the members of the Cabinet will spend the Easter holidays within easy reach of London. ...

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  5. NEWCASTLE.

    The quantity of coal exported to foreign and intercolonial ports dining the weak ended to-day totalled 38,443 tons, as compared with 49,503 for last week—a decrease of 11,060 tons. The shipments for ...

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  6. AMERICA AND SPAIN.

    Owing to a hitch in the negotiations with a viow to a settlement of the difficulty between America and Spain the Spanish Government has postponed till ...

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  7. VICTORIA.

    Some interesting figures concerning the population of Melbourne and suburbs were issued by Mr. Fenton, Assistant Government Statist, on Thursday. He estimates that at the end ...

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  8. ILLAWARRA SUBURBS.

    St. George's, Hurstville: The service at this church was conducted by the rector, the Rev. Arthur Killworth, B.A., LL.B. There was a large congregation, and the music rendered was appropriate. ...

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  9. MUSICAL RECITAL AT THE CENTENARY HALL.

    There was a large attendance at the Centenary Hall last night, when an electionary and musical recital took place. Mr. A. F. Watchorn contributed the dramatic portion of the entertainment. His ...

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  10. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.

    Good Friday was marked in numerous places of worship by the holding of appropriate services. In St Andrew's Cathedral morning service was held at 11, a large congregation being present. The anthem ...

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  11. THE FAR EAST.

    The "Times" states that it is understood at St. Petersburg that Russia has assented to the leasing of Wei-hai-wei to Great Britain without protest. ...

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  12. SACRED CONCERT AT ANNANDALE.

    The Hunter-Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church, Annandale, was attended very largely last night, on the occasion of the annual sacred concert and organ recital, given under the direction of Mr. ...

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  13. SOUTH AFRICA.

    Sir Alfred Milner, K.C.B., Governor of Cape Colony and High Commissioner for South Africa, is visiting Basutoland. He has been enthusiastically welcomed ...

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  14. A DISTRESSED SCHOONER.

    A rather sensational event marked the voyage to this port from New York of the ship Manx King. On January 11, two days after her departure, the ship fell in with ...

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  15. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    Last night the Royal Standard Theatre was crowded in every part on the occasion of a special concert which was arranged by the lessees of the theatre (Mr. R. Henry's Dramatic Company). ...

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  16. CHURCH SERVICES.

    Special services were conducted at the whole of the Angliean and Roman Catholic churches of the district to-day and were largely attended. The Dean of Newcastle preached both in the morning and ...

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  17. THE EASTERN SOUDAN.

    Lieutenant Colonol C. S. Parsons, R.A., Governor of the Red Sea Littoral and Commandant of the Kassala Garrison, has had several conflicts with the Dervishes, ...

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  18. SUSPENSION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.

    The City Corporation has suspended 10 officers of the Health Department, who are charged with accepting bribes from contractors. ...

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  19. THE EASTER ENCAMPMENTS.

    Something like a resurrection of the Easter encampments for continuous training has occurred, and strongly enough it has taken place within view of the Necropolis. The revival is not hailed with ...

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  20. ST. JAMES', KING-STREET.

    At St. James' Church the first service was held at half-past 7, the second being a children's service, at half-past 9, which was taken by the Rev. W. R. Mounsey, who also preached at matins, held at ...

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  21. VIEWS OF THE SPANISH WAR MINISTER.

    In the course of an interview at Madrid, Lieutenant-General Correa, the Spanish Minister for War, said it would be better to fight foreigners than Spaniards. He ...

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  22. POISONED BY FISH.

    Constable Dane, while proceeding along King-street, Newtown, this morning, found a woman who appeared to be in a critical condition. She was conveyed to the Prince Alfred Hospital and admitted ...

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  23. BRITISH TRADE.

    According to the returns of the Board of Trade, the imports into the United Kingdom during tho month of March show an increase in value of £2,757,715, ...

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  24. GOOD FRIDAY.

    Notwithstanding the fact that it is usual to regard Good Friday as a holy day numerous pleasure attractions of various descriptions were provided, and were largely attended. The opening ceremony in ...

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  25. OBER-AMMERGAU PASSION PLAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre was crowded to excess last night, when a series of stereopticon pictures illustrative of the Ober-A[?]ergan Passion Play was produced. The proceedings were interspersed by a ...

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  26. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S OROTAVA AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Orotava, Linklater commander, arrived from Colombo at 9.30 last night. The following are the saloon passengers:- For Albany: Messrs. Mitchell, Warren, ...

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  27. THE ENCAMPMENT.

    The operations in connection with the Easter encampment were carried out to-day under pleasant conditions. The weather last night was cold and showery, but to-day the sun ...

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  28. THE BEHRING SEA QUESTION.

    Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Minister at Washington, has suggested the appointment of a joint commisssion by the United States and Canada to settle ...

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  29. ST. PHILIP'S, CHURCH-HILL.

    At St. Philip's "The Story of the Cross" was sung at the evening service. ...

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  30. ST. BARNABAS' CHURCH.

    Large congregations were present at each of the services held yesterday at St. Barnabas' Anglican Church, George-street West. At the morning service the prayers were read by the Rev. W. Martin, ...

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  31. THE WALLSEND EISTEDDFOD.

    The tenth annual Eisteddfod, under the auspices of the Wallsend and Plattsburg Musical and Literary Society, was opened in the Agricultural Hall, Wallsend, to-day, and will be continued to-morrow. There ...

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  32. AN AFRICAN LINER ASHORE.

    The African Steamship Company's liner Dahomey, running between Liverpool and the Cape, is ashore at Holyhead, in Wales. ...

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  33. ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL.

    At St. Mary's Cathedral yesterday the Mass of the Pre-sanctified was celebrated. Cardinal Moran officiated. There was a large congregation, which included many visitors from the country. The ...

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  34. THE BOTANY DROWNING FATALITY.

    In connection with the drowning fatality at Botany, reported in yesterday's "Herald," it has been ascertained that a party of nine, consisting of Charles Shultz, of Darling-street, Glebe, and his son, ...

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  35. AUSTRALIAN ART EXHIBITION.

    Thirty pictures among the collection at the Australian Art Exhibition, now being hold at the Grafton Gallery, have been sold. ...

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  36. BEQUEST TO THE ADELAIDE HOSPITAL.

    The late Miss Louisa Dacosta has bequeathed all her real estate in Adelaide to Sir Powell Buxton, Governor of South Australia, in trust for the ...

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  37. THE FUNERAL OF THE TICHBORNE CLAIMANT.

    Thousands were present at the funeral of the late Arthur Orton, the Tichborne claimant, which took place yesterday at Paddington Cemetory. ...

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  38. ST. BRIGID'S, MARRICKVILLE.

    The Good Friday Mass at St. Brigid's, Marrickville, was said by the Rev. Father Patrick, O.P. (Superior). It is the custom of the Passionist Fathers to have on Good Friday evening special ...

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  39. THE BANK RATE.

    The Bank of England rate of discount is quoted at 4 per cent., being a rise of 1 per cent, since last week. ...

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  40. PICTURES OF THE PASSION PLAY.

    Yesterday evening a service, illustrated with limelight pictures of the Passion Play, was conducted by the Rev. W. I. Carr-Smith in the Theatre Royal, and it was attended by an immense ...

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  41. THE AUSTRIAN NAVY.

    A Ministerial Conference of the Austro-Hungarian Empire has reduced the Admiralty's proposals for an increase in the Austrian navy by nearly one-half. ...

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  42. QUEENSLAND.

    The third annual conference of the United Commercial Travellers' Association of Australasia was commenced this morning Delegates attended from New South Wales, Victoria, South ...

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  43. AUSTRALIAN APPLES.

    The bulk of the Cuzco's consignment of apples were small. They realised high prices owing to short supplies in the market. South Australian brought about 16s ...

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  44. THE NEWCASTLE REGATTA.

    Under the auspices of the recently termed Newcastle and Stockton Sailing Club, a regatta was held this afternoon, and was largely attended The steamer Aggie followed the races, in which a good ...

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  45. THE MINERS' STRIKE IN SOUTH WALES.

    In connection with tho minors' strike in South Wales a conference of colliers has been held at Cardiff at which it was decided to unanimously demand an ...

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  46. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At the circuit court last night the jury in the Rose Hill case of alleged stealing from a dwelling was called into court by Mr. Justice Cohen at 12 o'clock, having been locked up 12 hours. As the foreman ...

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  47. PRESBYTERIAN.

    A service was hold in St. Stephen's Church yesterday morning for navy men. There was a good attendance, not only of sailors, but also of the ordinary congregation, and a collection was taken in aid of ...

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  48. CHAMPIONSHIP BOWLING COMPETITIONS.

    The championship bowling competitions were continued this afternoon, when teams representing the City and Hamilton Clubs met on the Lowlands green. The match resulted in a victory ...

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  49. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A painful sequel to the case of Daniels v. Booker, which occupied the attention of the Civil Court on Thursday, was (Uncovered by the police this morning, when the defendant, Huge Becker, ...

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  50. WESLEYAN.

    At the Centenary Hall, York-street, the Rev. W. Woolls Rutlodge conducted an Easter service. There was a large congregation, and special music was rendered by the choir. Mr. Rutledge preached from ...

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  51. MORTGAGE COMPANY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the annual general meeting of shareholders of the Mortgage Company of South Australia, Limited, Mr. John Usher, chairman of the board of ...

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  52. SWIMMING CARNIVAL.

    A carnival under the auspices of the Perseverance Swimming Club was held to-day at Tighe's Hill, and attracted a large gathering. The principal event of the day was the 440 ...

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  53. THE NEWBURY-SPADA CONCERTS.

    Though the vast chamber was not full, there was a considerable audience at the Town Hall last night, when Mme. Emily Spada and Mr. Philip Newbury headed a party of leading artists in a first-rate ...

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  54. NORTH SYDNEY CHURCHES.

    Special services were held at most of the North Sydney churches yesterday. At St. Thomas' there was a celebration of Holy Communion at 8 a.m. At the 11 o'clock service the rector, the Rev. S. H. Childe, ...

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  55. CHORAL SERVICE.

    An excellent choral service appropriate to the season was held at St. Andrew's Prosbyterian Church, Laman-street, to-night. The Rev. James Crookston officiated. Mr. Arthur J. Mills presided ...

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  56. TO-DAY.

    A.J.C. Race Meeting, Randwick. Royal Agricultural Society's Show, Moore Park: Open all day. Continental, 8 p.m. Fresh Food and Ice Company's Industrial Exhibition ...

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  57. THE MINERAL RESOURCES OF QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. Weinberg, general manager of the smelting works at Aldershot, has just returned from a visit to England. He states that Queensland mining is now well represented there. He ...

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  58. TASMANIA.

    The weather is fine for the holidays, though cold. There is a good muster of volunteers at the camp at Belltown, and exercises were carried out during to-day, Colonel Legge, who was recently ...

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  59. WITH THE VOLUNTEERS.

    It is only within the past year that the purely volunteer aspect of military work has loomed large in New South Wales, and consequently this mobilisation of the 2nd Infantry Brigade is the first ...

    Article : 556 words
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  61. GOOD FRIDAY IN BRISBANE.

    The weather to-day was beautifully fine. There were large congregations at the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches. The traffic on the railway was heavy. The Christian Endeavour ...

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  62. WESTERN SUBURBS.

    Special services were held yesterday in St. Mary's Anglican Church, East Balmain, the Rev. Mervyn Archdall, M.A., occupying the pulpit at each service. The preacher took as the subject for consideration ...

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