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  2. VICTORIA.

    The inquiry into the cause of the death of Mrs. Vince, who was burned in her house at Wycheproof, has been adjourned, the coroner declaring it was tue most mysterious case ...

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  3. CABLE MESSAGES

    It is announced that Lord and Lady Lamington will leave England on their return to Brisbane some time during February. ...

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  4. SOUTH AFRICA.

    In connection with the operations for the relief of Ladysmith, it is stated that General Buller's means of transport include 5000 vehicles. ...

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  5. GENERAL BULLERS OPERATIONS.

    It is reported that the Boers are now in considerable strength at Spionkop, some distance to the westward of Potgieter's Drift and a few miles from Acton Homes. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. THE FEDERAL CONTINGENT.

    The second contingent for South Africa embarked on the transport Waiwera yesterday. The proceedings were witnessed by a great crowd, estimated at 30,000. While ...

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  7. FORWARD MOVEMENT OF GENERAL GATACRE.

    News is to hand that Lieutenant-General Gatacre, who is operating in the north-east of Cape Colony, has pushed his troops forward from Bushmanshoek to Properberg. ...

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  8. BOER LOSSES IN THE CAMPAIGN.

    Reuter's correspondent at Capetown telegraphs that, according to what is regarded as a very moderate estimate formed there, the total losses sustained by the Boers since ...

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  9. CAPTURE OF OSMAN DIGNA.

    The "Daily Telegraph" publishes the information that the notorious Osman Digna, formerly one of the principal lieutenants of the Khalifa, has been captured ...

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  10. NOTES ON THE CABLES.

    The cables to-day afford pleasant reading, as they show that General Buller is carrying out successfully a strategical movement of great importance, which bids fair ...

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  11. SHIPMENTS OF EGGS AND BUTTER.

    Reports are to hand of the successful sale of an experimental shipment of eggs. A short time ago nearly 35,000 dozen eggs were shipped to London, part being packed in pea ...

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  12. DEATH OF JOHN RUSKIN.

    The death is announced of Mr. John Ruhkin, the eminent author and art c[?]ic, in his 81st year. ...

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  13. (From Southern Exchanges.) LETTER FROM TROOPER PESTELL.

    Mr. John Pestell, of Meroo Meadow, has received the following letter from his son, Trooper Pestell, of the Berry Half-squadron of Lancers, who is with Lieutenant Osborne ...

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  14. DEPARTURE OF THE TRANSPORT SURREY.

    The transport Surrey, with horses and troops for South Africa, did not leave Sydney Harbour till Saturday night. ...

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  15. A COLONIAL ACTRESS.

    Miss Alice Simmons is appearing with great success at the Palace Theatre in London. ...

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  16. THE BUSHMEN'S CONTINGENT.

    Up to Saturday at noon passes for admission to the Bushmen's camp have been issued to 673 men. It is stated that the Imperial Government have authorised a ...

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  17. THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    A boy named Neale, living with his parents in Knox-street, is suffering from swelling, and the authorities are keeping the house in strict quarantine. The boy's ...

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  18. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

    The following passengers travelled by mail train to-day:- For Brisbane: Mrs. Morsbie, Miss Mackay, Mrs. Coote, Miss Coote, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pike, Miss ...

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  19. THE QUEENSLANDERS AT MELBOURNE.

    The Maori King arrived at the Port Melbourne pier on Saturday morning, but at such an early hour that a formal welcome was impossible. Later in the day the ...

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  20. MILITARY PREPARATIONS.

    It is announced that 3710 men and 2210 horses, with seventy-two guns, will sail from England next week to reinforce FieldMarshal Lord Roberts in South Africa. ...

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  21. THE DEPARTURE OF THE MAORI KING.

    God of the Battle! Thou whose might Didst take our men away, Think how we dream of them by night, And look for them by day! ...

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  22. THE BOER MOVEMENTS.

    Reports now to hand show that the bulk of the Boer forces in Natal are hastening to repel the advance of General Buller towards Ladysmith. ...

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  23. BOYCOTTING BOER SYMPATHISERS.

    At Mount Gambier posters have been placarded about requesting " all true British subjects to boycott any persons who, whilst enjoying the extensive liberties of the British ...

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  24. EIGHTH ARMY DIVISION MOBILISING.

    Orders have been issued by the War Office for the immediate mobilisation at Aldershot of the Eighth Army Division for service in South Africa. This division will include the ...

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  25. TEE WEATHER.

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  26. STOWAWAYS ON THE SOUTHERN CROSS.

    Several stowaways were found on the transport Southern Cross, which left with the New South Wales troops on Thursday. Most of the men were in uniforms, and were ...

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  27. THE MODDER RIVER BATTLE.

    Singleton, Monday.—A second letter has been received from Trooper Moylan, describing the Modder River battle. He says: —" It was simply miraculous how the New ...

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  28. STEAMER AFRIC CHARTERED.

    The steamer Afric, of 11,816 tons, one of the newest vessels of the White Star line, and now engaged in the trade, between Australian ports and Liverpool, has been ...

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  29. THE RECENT MISHAP TO THE LANCERS.

    The Premier has received a letter from the Premier of Victoria, expressing deep regret at the disaster which be[?]el the New South Lancers at Rensburg. Mr. M'Lean asked ...

    Article : 53 words
  30. SPECIAL FORECAST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 111 words
  31. CONTRABAND SEIZURES.

    The German steamer Bundesrath, which was recently captured by a British cruiser at Delagoa Bay on the suspicion that she was carrying contraband of war, has now ...

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  32. HORSES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    A depot for horses to be forwarded to South Africa has been fo[?]med at West Maitland, and already 600 horses have been distributed in good padd[?] in the district. ...

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  33. TRANSPORT DIFFICULTIES.

    Heavy rains are now falling in Natal, and all the roads are in the condition of perfect quagmires. The difficulties of transport in connection with the movements of the ...

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  34. NEW ZEALAND DEFENCES.

    Regarding the defences of the colony, the Premier states that the Government are increasing the supply of guns, magazine-rifles, and ammunition. Last [?]ear's defence vote ...

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  35. ATTITUDE OF THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT.

    Speaking in the Reichstag yesterday with reference to the recent seizures of German vessels at Delagoa Bay on the suspicion of their carrying contraband of war, Count ...

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  37. DEATH OF MR. G. W. STEEVENS.

    Information has been received of the death at Ladysmith, from fever, of Mr. G. W. Steevens, the brilliant war correspondent of the London " Daily Mail," who had been ...

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  39. LORD DUNDONALD'S MOVEMENTS.

    It is reported in connection with the movement made by Colonel the Earl of Dundonald to the westward of Colenso, that the mounted force under that officer's command ...

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  40. STRIKE OF PAINTERS ENDED.

    The strike of painters employed at Mort's Dock, which originated over a question of payment for time spent in waiting for the arrival of the transport Surrey, has been ...

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  41. LATEST FROM THE FRONT.

    A cable message received by the War office from General Sir Redvers Buller states that Lieutenant-General Clery, who was assisted by a portion of General Warren's ...

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  42. FOR SMART JUVENILE CLOTHING!

    Charles Gilbert, Queen-street, near bridge. He has the finest selection, and gives the best value in Queensland. ...

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  43. QUEENSLAND NOTES.

    The Lieutenant-Governor (Sir S. W. Griffith) has forwarded to the Premier a cablegram received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, stating that her Majesty's ...

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  45. ANOTHER SEIZURE.

    The barque Marie, which had a cargo of Australian flour for the Transvaal Government, has been seized by a British cruiser nt Delagoa Bay, and brought to Durban. ...

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  46. AMBULANCE WAGGON FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    Some alterations have been made in the original arrangements as to the rank of the men who are to accompany the ambulance waggon now being built for service with the ...

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  47. SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The race for the 22-footer Sailing Championship, under the auspices of the Sydney Sailing Club, took place on Saturday, and was won by the Kerriki by 1min. 22sec. ...

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  48. LETTERS FROM THE TROOPS.

    We have been favoured with the following extracts from a letter received yesterday from one of the members of the second contingent, and written at sea on the 15th ...

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  49. OFFER OF FIELD ARTILLERY FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    In connection with the despatch of the second Queensland contingent to South Africa, we learn that the Acting Commandant received, through Lieutenant-Colonel ...

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  50. RECENT WHARF ACCIDENT.

    In reference to the accident which occurred at the departure of the steamer Wodonga on Friday evening, it has been learned that the body ...

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  51. THE COLONIAL REVERSE.

    In connection with the recent disaster to the Australian patrol at Rensburg, information has now been received that Trooper F. Kilpatrick, of the New South Wales Lancers, ...

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  52. DEATH OF PRIVATE VICTOR JONES.

    The question whether the Private Jones who was killed in the engagement at Sunnyside on New Year's Day was Private Victor Jones, of the Queensland Mounted Infantry, ...

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  53. KRUGER'S GRANDSON CAPTURED.

    News has been received that among the Boer prisoners captured by Lord Dundonald is one of the grandsons of President Kruger. ...

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  54. DESTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE.

    The Boers are reported to have destroyed by an explosion a bridge which they were constructing over the Tugela River, seven miles to the westward of Potgieter's Drift, ...

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  55. MAJOR-GENERAL MACDONALD.

    Major-General Hector Archibald Macdonald, who, it has persistently been rumoured, is to succeed General Methuen in command ...

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