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  2. SOUTH AFRICA.

    The officers of the corps of Burgher National Scouts hold a dinner at Pretoria, prior to their disbanding. Among those present was Lieutenant-Colonel Girouard ...

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  3. THE ALDERSHOT REVIEW.

    King Edward, who was yesterday confined to his couch at Aldershot through an attack of lumbago, caused by a chill, passed a good night, and was much better to-day. ...

    Article : 73 words
  4. GREAT BRITAIN.

    The colonial Premiers who are to visit England in connection with the Coronation will be entertained foy the Earl of Harrowby at Sandon Hall, his country seat ...

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  5. AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

    The match between the Australians and the South of England was commenced at Eastbourne to-day, after some delay caused by rain. ...

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  6. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    In the Senate to-day, the Supply Bill for £448,882 was read a first time and the Standing Orders having been suspended, Mr. Drake moved the second reading of the ...

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  7. RECEPTION TO THE SIXTH CONTINGENT.

    The citizens extended a welcome to the Sixth Contingent last evening Sa the most cordial manner at the' Centennial Hall, when the Mayor (Alderman Corrie) ...

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  8. COLONIAL SENTRIES AT THE HOTEL CECIL.

    A body of Natal Carbineers were placed on sentry duty yesterday at the Hotel Cecil, where apartments have been provided for the colonial Premiers who are visiting ...

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  9. THE QUEEN AT THE REVIEW.

    Her Majesty Queen Alexandra reviewed the troops at Aldershot yesterday, and took the Royal salute on behalt of the King, in the albsenee ot his Majesty. ...

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  10. COMMONWEALTH CORONATION CON TINGENT.

    The contingent of Australian Commonwealth troops who are to attend the Coronation have arrived by the R.iM.S. Rome. ...

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  11. DE WET'S COMMANDOES.

    It has been ascertained that General De Wet's commandoes for some time before the close of the war never slept in the same spot on two consecutive nights. The ...

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  12. A NEW ZEALAND RECEPTION.

    The Hon. W. P. Reeves, Agent-Geueral for New Zealand, has invited 800 guests to he present at a reception to be held at the Imperial Institute to meet the Right Hon. ...

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  13. AUSTRALIAN INTERESTS.

    The Right Hon. E. Barton and Mrs. Barton are now on a visit to Lucerne, in Switzerland. From that city they will proceed to Paris, where they will stay three ...

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  14. DEATH OF AN AUSTRALIAN.

    Private Philip Henry Wiokerson, of the First Commonwealth Contingent, has died [?]rom enteric fever at Johannesburg. ...

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  15. INTENSE COLD IN CAPE COLONY.

    Reports from Cape Colony state that cold of unprecedented severity is now being experienced there, and thousands of cattle and sheep have perished. ...

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  16. AUSTRALIANS AT COURT.

    The following Australians have been presented at Court:—Captain and Mrs. Spencer Brunton, Lady Carmichael Anstruther (daughter of Sir P. M. Darley), and ...

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  17. THE FINANCE BILL.

    The Finance Bill, embodying the new taxation proposals announced in the Budget Speech, was passed through Committee in the House of Commons last night. ...

    Article : 74 words
  18. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Mr. Holmes, who was formerly Trade Commissioner for New Zealand, has been making an investigation into the cold storage arrangements at Port Said. As a ...

    Article : 88 words
  19. THE FEDERAL RIFLE TEAM.

    Lieutenant-Colonel Davies, the secretary of the Federal Rifle Association of Australasia, has arranged to quarter the team of Australian riflemen who are attending ...

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  20. STOCK EXCHANGE HOLIDAYS.

    It is announced that me London Stock Exchange will be closed from the 26th instant (Coronation Day) until the following Monday, 30th instant. ...

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  21. A NEW ZEALAND SPRINTER.

    Simpson, the Ncw'Zealand athlete, starting from the 85 yards mark, won the mile pedestrian handicap at the Civil Service Sports yesterday in 4min. l8 2/5sec. ...

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  22. RELIGIOUS TESTS' AT KING'S COLLEGE.

    The Council of King's College, London, has, by 22 votes to 2, decided to abolish all religious tests except for professorships and lectureships in Divinity. ...

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  23. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

    Arrivals.—Kiel, s., from Adelaide, via Sourabaya and Batavia; Star of Australia, from New Zealand ports; Suevic, s., from Sydney, via Melbourne and Capetown; ...

    Article : 118 words
  24. FRENCH SUBMARINE BOATS.

    The plans of the submarine boat invented by Mr. Barton, of Melbourne, have been purchased for £8000 by the French Government, who intend building twenty of these ...

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  25. A NEW P. AND O. STEAMER.

    The new steamer Sardinia, which is being built for the Peninsular and oriental Company, was launched yesterday at Whiteinch, on the Clyde. ...

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  26. MASSACRED BY AFRICAN NATIVES.

    News has been received that a French lieutenant of marine, two sergeants, and ten Senegalese riflemen have been massacred by the natives in French Guinea, ...

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  27. A WEST AFRICAN QUESTION.

    Replying to a question in the House of Commons last night, Mr. Chamberlain stated that as Great Britain had not occupied militarily its sphere of influence in ...

    Article : 82 words
  28. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    In the House, of Representatives, Sir William Lyne said, in reply to Mr. Kirwan, that political patronage would not be allowed to influence the choice of officers to ...

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  29. EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS.

    Strong earthquake shocks have been felt is the island of Sicily. There was another eruption of the volcano Mont Pelee, in the island of ...

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  30. INCREASE IN RAILWAY RATES.

    A largely attended meeting of business people and residents was held at the Municipal Ohambers last night to protest against the proposed mercase in railway freights. The Mayor (Mr. Billlington) ...

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  31. NAVAL LESSONS OF THE WAR.

    Sir John Colomb, M.P., read a paper before the London Chamber of Commerce last night, in which he affirmed that the effect of the South African war had been ...

    Article : 175 words
  32. THE AMERICAIN STEEL TRUST.

    The Chancery Court of the State of New Jersey has given a decision forbidding the proposed retirement of the preferred stock of the American Steel Trust to the amount ...

    Article : 130 words
  33. SECOND DAY'S PLAY.

    The match between the Australians and the South of England was resumed to-day. The weather was fine, but the wicket was somewhat treacherous. There was a good ...

    Article : 155 words
  34. PROTEST FROM LONGREACH.

    With reference to the proposed increase in raliway rates, the Divisional Board has sent a protest to the Minister for Railways. At a very largely attended meeting of the Mitchell Selectors' ...

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  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Government expect to make an annual saving of four to five thousand pounds in the Education Department. A number of reductions are to be made In the Public ...

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  36. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

    The following passenger travelled bv mail trail to day:- For Brisbane: Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Cray, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Esther, Mrs. Vickers, Miss Chadie, ...

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  37. FEELING AT ROMA.

    Strong objection is expressed by business people in Roma to Mr. Leahy's intention to increase the railway freights, and a special meeting of the Chandler of Commerce, will be held to-morrow night ...

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  38. BRISBANE FESTIVAL CHOIR.

    The concert which is arranged to take Dlace at the Albert Hall to-morrow night bids fair to be an attractive one. The audience will include his Excellency the ...

    Article : 139 words
  39. CORONATION CELEBRATIONS.

    There will be great festivities during next week in order to celebrate the Coronation. The local Coronation fund has £2300 to its credit, and this will be ...

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  40. TO SIXTH CONTINGENT.

    Returned members of the Sixth Contingent should not fall to place their orders for Suits with Charles Gilbert, the leading tailor and outfitter, Queen-street (near ...

    Article : 150 words
  41. SHIRTS! SHIRTS!

    B. Mountcastle and Sons, the leading shirt-makers of the colony. White Dress Shirts, 7s. 6d. and 10s. 6d.; French Cambric Neglige Shirts, 7s. 6d. Hundreds of ...

    Article : 137 words
  42. MEN'S TWEED SUITS.

    Our 20/ Three-garment 12/6; our 30/ Three-garment Suit at 16/6; our 40/ Three-garment Suit at 20/. T. C. Beirne and Co., The-Valley. ...

    Article : 51 words
  43. MEN'S TWEIED TROUSERS.

    This week, 6/6 quality for 3/11; 8/6 quality for 4/11. T. C. Beirne and Co., The Valley. ...

    Article : 21 words
  44. YANKEE DOODLE, smoke natural bright.

    Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco.* Just arrived, first parcel New Season's Goods, at Merry Silver Ball. Courier Building. ...

    Article : 27 words
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