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  2. ANARCHIST PLOT.

    A sensational story of a plot to assassinate the Russian Imperial family is reported in the "Daily Mail" this morning from its St. Petersburg correspondent. ...

    Article : 278 words
  3. AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE. SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.

    The horrors of the earthquake grow with each day that passes. Hundreds of corpses are being cast ashore by the sea in a terribly mutilated state, but the bodies found ...

    Article : 90 words
  4. THE NEW PARLIAMENT LAST NIGHT'S MEETING.

    The meeting of Independents, held at the state Parliament-house last night, was attended by 21 members. A discussion of two hours showed that, while it is the ...

    Article : 1,253 words
  5. TROUBLE AT BROKEN HILL. RAILWAY LINE DAMAGED.

    BROKEN HILL, Monday.—It has been a day of excitement. Early in the morning portion of the railway line leading to the mines was blown up. ...

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  6. NEGOTIATIONS FOR SETTLEMENT.

    The Postmaster-General (Mr. Thomas) takes the liveliest interest in the strike at the Broken Hill Proprietary mine. Yesterday he sent to the secretary of the ...

    Article : 402 words
  7. NEWMAN AT TAORMINA.

    Sir,—The cable message in "The Argus" of to-day that Taormina remained unscatched, although situated in the midst of the tremendous devastation between ...

    Article : 256 words
  8. SCRIPTURE REFERENDUM.

    Sir,—It will interest the public to know that a majority of the new Parliament from the various parties are in favour of settling this question by referendum. The advent ...

    Article : 94 words
  9. PERSONAL.

    The Prime Minister intends visiting Queensland this month. His itinerary has now been arranged. He will leave Melbourne on January 8, Sydney on January 9, ...

    Article : 649 words
  10. RELIEF FUNDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 238 words
  11. RIOTS AT CALCUTTA.

    Interference in the religious differences between Hindus and Mohammedans, from which the British authorities as a rule rigidly abstain, has caused a disturbance ...

    Article : 104 words
  12. MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.

    Under martial law stern measures are being taken to repress looting in Messina. Sixteen robbers were shot and six hundred arrested yesterday by the police. Some of ...

    Article : 70 words
  13. BUFFALO MARATHON. LONGBOAT THE WINNER.

    Longboat, the Canadian Indian, who defeated Dorando in the Marathon race over a 26 miles course in New York last month, has again beaten the Italian. ...

    Article : 128 words
  14. CONCILIATION ARRANGEMENT.

    Some days will probably elapse before Mr. Justice Higgins, President of the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration, will learn of the attitude of the ...

    Article : 418 words
  15. HOUSES THAT STOOD.

    An Italian engineer who has visited the seene of the earthquake makes, the interesting announcement that the new houses, 30ft. in height, which were creeted at ...

    Article : 51 words
  16. LUCKY BRITISH VISITORS.

    Mr. C. Caiger, a naval architeet, and Mr. Constantine Doresa, a ship-owner, both of London, were the only British visitors at the Trinacria Hotel, Messina, who escaped ...

    Article : 107 words
  17. ANARCHY IN PERSIA.

    Serious disturbances, accompanied by bloodshed, have occurred at Ispahan, in Southern Persia. The Shah's troops, whose loyalty is often severely strained by heavy ...

    Article : 133 words
  18. EXCITING NEW YORK RACE.

    After he beat Hayes in New York Dorando remarked to the New York correspondent of the "Daily Mail":— "You shall never forge ahead of me, ...

    Article : 462 words
  19. HEROIC DEEDS OF RESCUE.

    Mr. Doresa speaks in the warmest terms of the daring rescnes, amid earthquake and flames, which were effected by the Afonwen's second mate, Mr. Read, and an able ...

    Article : 140 words
  20. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—"He gives twice who gives quickly." Surely in no case was this old quotition ever more applicable than at present, after the dreadful catastrophe that has occurred ...

    Article : 131 words
  21. SHOP ASSISTANTS.

    A majority of the departmental committee which has been making inquiry into the operation of the Truck Acts, in recommending the extension of the acts urges ...

    Article : 344 words
  22. STATEMENT BY MR. WADE.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—Mr. Wade Premier of New South Wales arrived from Western Australia by the R.M.S. Ormuz to-day, and after interviewing the South ...

    Article : 209 words
  23. LORD MAYOR'S APPEAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 108 words
  24. KING AND QUEEN OF ITALY.

    The king and Queen of Italy, who have been working with untiling zeal among the survivors at Messina and Reggio, returned to Rome yesterday. They received a ...

    Article : 85 words
  25. EMPEROR WILLIAM.

    Ihe Emperor William, who, since the constitutional debate in the R[?]stag and the public criticism of his press interviews, has led the life of a hermit, emerged from ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. RELIEF WORK.

    The Italian Parliament has been summoned for Friday next It will then be asked by the Government to vote 30,000,000 lire (£120,000) for the immediate suceour ...

    Article : 208 words
  27. CHINESE[?] VICEROYS.

    The rivalry between two great vi[?]roys of China, Chang-Chi[?] Tung, the Yangtse viceroy, and Yuan Shih-Kai, vi[?]roy of Chihli, for the position of leading adviser to the ...

    Article : 441 words
  28. RECORD SPRINTER.

    R. E. Walker. the South African amateur runner, has broken another record—this time at Pretoria, at the New Year's Day sports. At Johannesburg, on Boxing Day, ...

    Article : 94 words
  29. RECEIVED BY M. MAISTRE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 53 words
  30. SOUTH AFRICA[?]

    The total amount paid in dividends for 1998 by South African gold and other companies was £13,07[?],442. [?]The dividends paid by the Rand ...

    Article : 142 words
  31. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL COLLECTION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 119 words
  32. SUICIDE OF A TRAINER[?]

    Edwin Co[?]ch, a trainer of r[?]chorses at Newmarket, formerly of Western Australia, has committed suicide under singular circumstances. He disappeared from ...

    Article : 272 words
  33. NOTABLE RUSSIAN.

    The death is announced of the notable Russian pri[?]st, Father John, of Kroustadt, at the age of 79. [?]Father John was for many years the ...

    Article : 125 words
  34. HELLENIC ASSOCIATION.

    The Hellonic Association of the Grrek Community in Melbourne held a special general meeting of its members on Sunday afternoon in the Temperance-hall, with the object of contributing ...

    Article : 90 words
  35. AMERICAN FLEET.

    The United States Atlantic battle-ship squadron, which visited Australia, is on its homeward voyage, and has arrived at Suez. ...

    Article : 31 words
  36. THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE.

    Mr. William Cosgrove announces for next Friday afternoon, at the Bijon Theatre, a special matince of "The Unwritten Law," the whole proceeds being given towards the fund now being ...

    Article : 50 words
  37. THE POPE'S GENEROSITY.

    "Le Temps," the Paris daily, stales that in addition to his former gift of £4,000, Pope Pius has opened a credit of 1,000,000 lire (£40,000) on behalf of the relief of the ...

    Article : 84 words
  38. POLICE REINFORCEMENTS.

    SYDNEY, Monday. — Fifty additional policemen left by train for Broken Hill to-night. Others will be sent if necessary. ...

    Article : 26 words
  39. LORD MAYOR OF SYDNEY'S APPEAL.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—The Lord Major of Sydney has sent the following telegram to the Prime Minister:— "I am calling a public meeting for to-morrow ...

    Article : 124 words
  40. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Wheat and Flour.—The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is estimated at 1,780,[?] quarters, against 1,86,000 quarters a week ago and 2,360,000 ...

    Article : 212 words
  41. ATTEMPTED RESCUE FAILS.

    BRISBANE, Monday.—A sad drowning accident occurred[?] at Loweed on Saturday, resulting in the death of Daisy Ella Board, aged 16, the daughter of Mr. Board, chief ...

    Article : 93 words
  42. FAR-REACHING EFFECTS.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—The far-reaching effects of the Barrier trouble are becoming apparent. Information was received in Adelaide to-day that purchasers of the ...

    Article : 246 words
  43. BENAMBRA.

    YACKANDANDAH, Monday.—The poll for the Benambra election was declared here on Saturday. Mr. Craven, in returning thanks for his ...

    Article : 124 words
  44. THE FOREIGN WAR-SHIPS.

    The citizens of Rome have decided to present medals to the officers and men of foreign war-ships taking part in the work of succour, in order to commemorate the ...

    Article : 45 words
  45. FUND AT BRISBANE.

    BRISBANE, Monday.—The mayor of Brisbane has convened a meeting for tomorrow, with a view of initiating a subscription-list in connection with the ...

    Article : 39 words
  46. MUIRHEAD INSOLVENCY.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—The insolvent solicitor, Charles Mortimer Muirhead, has entered an appeal to the Supreme Court from the determination given by ...

    Article : 233 words
  47. ATLANTIC TRAFFIC.

    The trans-Atlantic passenger traffic for 1908 shows a great falling-off compared with 1907, the number of people carried to and fro being less by 1,000,000. The year 1907 ...

    Article : 98 words
  48. COMMONWEALTH ACTION.

    "I have nothing to tell you," declared the Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) when asked if the Commonwealth was going to follow the example of other countries and of its ...

    Article : 184 words
  49. INFLUX OF CHINESE.

    PERTH, Monday.—A joint deputation from the A.N.A. and the Trades and Labour Council waited upon the Minister for Defence to-day, and urged that some ...

    Article : 156 words
  50. AFTER DEATH WHAT?

    Sir,—Archbishop Clarke in his sermon on the earthquake is reported to have stated his belief that in the next world there would possibly be an opportunity for the ...

    Article : 247 words
  51. GIPPSLAND NORTH.

    SALE, Monday. — The returning-officer for Gippsland North (Mr. William Patten) formally declared Mr. J. W. M'Luchlan elected by a majority of 58 over Mr. H. ...

    Article : 280 words
  52. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Sarah An[?] Man[?], of Tintaldra, married woman. Compulsory sequestration. Field at Wodonga. ...

    Article : 16 words
  53. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    At Half-past 10 a.m.—Urgent chamber business. ...

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  54. MILO CIGARETTES

    Are preferred by lovers of good th[?] Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] Senior Cadet. Rifle Matchas at [?] See illustrations in "The Austral[?] [?] ...

    Article : 26 words
  55. MAN IS CAPABLE

    Of greater things than he generally performs, and by the use of "Wolfe's-Schapps" his capabilities are stimulated and developed.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 25 words
  56. 120 YEARS' EXPERIENCE

    Teaches the efficiency, of Pears' Soap.— [Advt.] ...

    Article : 16 words
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