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  2. OUR WATER SUPPLY.

    The fact that Melbourne has come within measurable distance of a water famine, as revealed in the special article on Our Water Supply in "The Age" on Friday, is [?] ...

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  3. THE PROBLEM OF INDIA.

    An interesting speech on the subject of the difficulties confronting British statesmen in connection with the government of India was delivered at Ottawa on Saturday ...

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  4. THAW MURDER CASE.

    The second trial of Harry Thaw, the young Pittsburg millionaire who is charged with the murder of Stanford White, the New York architect—the first trial, which ...

    Article : 542 words
  5. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Northcote left Melbourne by last night's Sydney express on a visit to his Excellency the Governor of New South ...

    Article : 650 words
  6. DB. CLARKE'S DEPARTURE.

    Archbishop Clarke, who is leaving for England to-day to attend the Lambeth Conference, and will be absent the greater part of the year, delivered a farewell ...

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  7. CASE OF CANON NASH.

    In the course of a farewell address delivered from the pulpit of St. Paul's Cathedral yesterday to the clergy of the diocese of Melbourne prior to his departure ...

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  8. JAPANESE IN CANADA.

    Notwithstanding the avowed determination of the Japanese Government to restrict rigorously the number of Japanese emigrants to Canada and the United ...

    Article : 88 words
  9. THE ENGLISH WINTER.

    Exceptionally cold weather continues to be experienced in Great Britain. The upper reaches of the Thames are frozen over. A very severe frost prevails ...

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  10. BRITISH RAILWAYS.

    Mr. Richard Bell, M.P., the general secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, has ventilated, on behalf of the railway men generally, a complaint ...

    Article : 146 words
  11. JAPAN AND CHINA.

    The relations between Japan and China are discussed by the "Kokumin Shimbun," a leading journal issued at Tokio, which complains of China's attitude, and hints ...

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  12. TRANSVAAL INDIANS.

    The operation of the Transvaal Immigration Restriction Act, which makes it compulsory for all Asiatics to register themselves, was the subject of a speech by Mr. ...

    Article : 167 words
  13. RUSSIA'S PRISONS.

    The policy of rigorous repression pursued by the Russian Government is indicated by the statement that no fewer than 140,000 persons, the majority of whom are ...

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  14. CHURCH PAPER'S VIEW.

    The "Church Commonwealth," published yesterday, refers to the Nash case as follows:—"We are sorry that the closing weeks of the old year have been disturbed ...

    Article : 135 words
  15. A FAMOUS SCULLER.

    The death has occurred at Toronto of Edward Hanlan, ex-champion sculler of the world. The body of the deceased oarsman is lying in state at the City Hall, and a ...

    Article : 45 words
  16. AN UNCROWNED KING.

    A noteworthy declaration has been made by King Gustav V. of Sweden, who succeeded to the throne a month ago on the death of his father, King Oscar II. ...

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  17. MR. NASH ENTERTAINED.

    The Rev. C. H. Nash arrived here this afternoon, and was entertained at tea by the local defence committee. He subsequently attended a meeting of the ...

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  18. HANLAN'S CAREER.

    Edward Hanlan first came into prominence as a sculler in 1880, when he met and defeated Edward Trickett on the Thames for the world's sculling championship. ...

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  19. RAND LABOR QUESTION.

    The strike which occurred in May and June last among the white miners on the Rand was due to the attempt on the part of the mine managers to make each man ...

    Article : 114 words
  20. TWO BRITISH WAR SHIPS.

    The Admiralty has decided to recommission the third class crniser Philomel, 2575 tons, and the sloop Algerine, 1050 tons, both of which were in 1904 rated as ...

    Article : 79 words
  21. IDAHO MURDER TRIAL.

    In July last great interest was aroused throughout the United States by the news of the acquittal at Boise City, Idahe, of William D. Haywood, secretary of the ...

    Article : 98 words
  22. OUTDOOR RELIEF.

    An interesting reform in connection with the administration of outdoor relief by poor law guardians is being enforced by the Local Government Board. ...

    Article : 70 words
  23. PRESENTATION TO THE ARCHBISHOP.

    Archbishop Clarke was subsequently presented with an address on behalf of the Cathedral Chapter and the Council of the Diocese. The presentation was made in ...

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  24. STATE OF ZULULAND.

    The position of affairs in Zululand has so far improved that the military operations under the direction of Colonel Mackenzie have been suspended. ...

    Article : 36 words
  25. CANON TUCKER'S RETIREMENT.

    A special meeting of the congregation of Christ Church, South Yarra, was held in the Parish hall, Punt-road, last night, to consider the proposed retirement and ...

    Article : 387 words
  26. HAMPSHIRE TRAGEDY.

    A second death has occurred in connection with the sensational tragedy at Crookham, in Hampshire, on New Year's day. The wife of Major Henry Coates Phillips. ...

    Article : 152 words
  27. GOLD STEALING FROM MINES.

    The police court was crowded to-day when the adjourned prosecution of Arthur C. Thora, gold buyer, of High-street, for having been found in possession of gold ...

    Article : 721 words
  28. AMERICA AND FRANCE.

    The negotiations between the United States and France with regard to a commercial agreement have resulted in the United States Government agreeing to ...

    Article : 69 words
  29. FRENCH MINISTRY.

    The sudden death last week of M. Jean Guyot-Dessaigue., the French Minister of Justice, has involved a rearrangement of portfolios in the Clemeneeau Cabinet. ...

    Article : 85 words
  30. DRUCE PERJURY CASE.

    In view of the recent discovery in Highgate cemetery of the body of an aged, bearded man in a coffin bearing the name of Thomas Charles Druce, a conference ...

    Article : 154 words
  31. A DARING ATTACK.

    Mr. Edward Wesley, about 60 years of age, who lived by himself in a cottage at Cottesloe Beach, was roused from sleep early on Sunday morning by a man outside ...

    Article : 137 words
  32. POLICE FOR MOROCCO.

    Efforts are at length being made to proceed with the organisation of a police force, as sanctioned by the Algeeiras agreement of 7th April, 1906, for distribution ...

    Article : 96 words
  33. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    John Neale, late of Romsey, butcher, who died on 21st November, 1907, left by will dated 25th July, 1905, real estate valued for probate at £600, and personal estate at £2856, to his widow. ...

    Article : 97 words
  34. MR. BENT AND MR. JUDKINS.

    "I am surprised that such prominence is given to the statements of Mr. Judkins," said the Premier yesterday, referring to the address given by the former on Sunday ...

    Article : 161 words
  35. MARK HAMBOURG

    Mr. Mark Hambourg, the celebrated Russian pianist and composer, has been engaged by Messrs. J. and N. Tait, of Melbourne, for another season in Australia and ...

    Article : 59 words
  36. PORT SAID STRIKE ENDS.

    Reuter's correspondent at Port Said reports that the strike of coal heavers at that port, which commenced on 19th December, is now ended. ...

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  37. KING CARLOS.

    It is announced from Lisbon that King Carlos of Portugal has accepted an invitation from the Brazilian President, Dr. Alfonso Penna, to visit Brazil in May next. ...

    Article : 38 words
  38. OWNERSHIP OF THE "TIMES."

    The "Observer," a London Sunday journal, yesterday made the announcement that negotiations are in progress to sell the "Times" to "the proprietor of several ...

    Article : 123 words
  39. FRANCO-BRITISH EXHIBITION.

    The Premier has received word that the mineral exhibit to be forwarded to the Franco-British Exhibition will be representative of nearly all the mines in the State. ...

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  40. A CLOCK 300 YEARS OLD.

    A few weeks ago a paragraph was published in "The Age" from Ballarat to the effect that Mr. R. Hodgson, watch maker and jeweller, of Bridge- street, had in his ...

    Article : 196 words
  41. IMPERIAL CRICKET BOARD.

    Mr. Abe Bailey, the Rand mining magnate, who some time ago advocated a series of test cricket matches between England and South Africa and Australia, now ...

    Article : 67 words
  42. MOTOR BUS STRIKERS.

    A demonstration was held in Hyde Park yesterday by 900 of the men employed on the motor buses in London, who on Thursday last struck work owing to the ...

    Article : 69 words
  43. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,—I wish to congratulate Mr. Judkins on his return to good health. It is satisfactory to note that he has started the first Sunday in the new year by indulging in a ...

    Article : 141 words
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  45. MARINE BOARD DECISION.

    The Marine Board found that the Cintra's collision with a wharf in Townsville harbor on 24th December was caused by the engines failing to go astern when ...

    Article : 84 words
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  47. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    Himalaya arrived Plymouth from Australia evening 3rd. ...

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