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  2. ABOUT PRIZE FIGHTING.

    An influential deputation of clergymen and laymen to the Premier to-day protested against the prevalence of prize fighting in the community, and asked that it be ...

    Article : 463 words
  3. COMMERCE AND FINANCE.

    The following items of the Bank of England return for last week, together with other financial items, compare with the corresponding period of 1907 as follow ...

    Article : 133 words
  4. ALLEGED INCEND[?]ISM.

    At the Collingwood Court to-day Matthew Fergusson and his brother Thomas aged respectively 28 and 32, boot manufacturers, were charged with having act fire ...

    Article : 550 words
  5. THE GREAT FLOOD.

    Graphic details are coming to hand concerning the terrible flood in the Indian native State of Haidarabad, in the Deccan region. The majority of the dwellers along ...

    Article : 188 words
  6. AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE.

    Most of the English newspapers are commenting freely on the Australian Defence Bill providing for compulsory military training, which has been presented to the ...

    Article : 228 words
  7. BRITISH POLITICS.

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Lloyd George), speaking on Thursday night at Swansea, said it was the duty of the Liberals to make some State provision as a ...

    Article : 184 words
  8. A SERIOUS FIRE.

    Loss of life and grave danger to property were narrowly averted to-day at a fire at the premises of Mr. Michael Bacash, Syrian draper and fancy goods dealer, at 233 ...

    Article : 583 words
  9. SEDITION IN INDIA.

    A few days ago The Pioneer of Allahabad stated that it was consequent upon pressure, brought to bear by Viscount Morley (Secretary of State for India) that the ...

    Article : 162 words
  10. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

    The invitation from Mr. Deakin to Mr. Roosevelt to visit Australia on his way to South Africa was conveyed to the President by Mr. E. W. Howard (Councillor of ...

    Article : 68 words
  11. TEXT OF THE MESSAGE.

    The Prime Minister to-day laid on the table of the House of Representatives the text of the invitation to President Roosevelt to Australia. The invitation is worded ...

    Article : 241 words
  12. RATE OF DISCOUNT.

    The open market rate of discount for best three months bills ruled on Thursday afternoon at 1½ per cent., compared with 1 7-16 per cent. a week ago. The bank rate of ...

    Article : 97 words
  13. RAISING THE GLADIATOR.

    In April last, when a severe blizzard raged, the American liner St. Paul. 11,620 tons, which was outward bound from Southampton, crashed into the second-class ...

    Article : 113 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN MINING SHARES.

    At the close of the business on the Stock Exchange on Thursday mining shares were quoted thus:—British, buyers 18/, sellers 19/; Block 10. buyers 57/6, sellers 62/6 ...

    Article : 50 words
  15. SUPREMACY OF FLEET.

    The First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. R. McKenna), addressing a meeting at Pontypool, in Monmouthshire, on Thursday evening, said he considered that the supremacy ...

    Article : 69 words
  16. ALLEGED BLACKMAIL.

    Mr. J. B. Joel, whose name was brought prominently before the public recently in connection with a charge laid against Robert Sievier, has appeared in Court as ...

    Article : 191 words
  17. METALS.

    The official prices issued by the London Mining Exchange for industrial metals at the close of business on Thursday were as follow:— ...

    Article : 205 words
  18. PENNY POSTAGE.

    In the House of Commons in June last the Postmaster-General (Mr. Sidney Buxton) announced amid cheers that the United States had accepted his proposal ...

    Article : 243 words
  19. THE TRANSVAAL UNEMPLOYED.

    In April last the mines on the Rand, in order to assist in the settlement of the unemployed difficulty, offered to take 400 men, who would bind themselves to ...

    Article : 163 words
  20. "BREAKING THE BANK"

    In consequence of Earl-Rosslyn's assertion that he had invented an infallible system for "breaking the bank" at roulette, he was challenged by Sir Hiram Maxim ...

    Article : 164 words
  21. BALKAN DISPUTE

    A more hopeful feeling prevails in regard to the dispute between Turkey and Bulgaria over the seizure by the latter of portions of the Oriental railway, and it is now ...

    Article : 196 words
  22. A DRIFTING STEAMER

    The steamer Tofua, which arrived to-day, had in tow the Whangape, which was picked up off Lautoka Passage, last night. The Whangape at the time was drifting ...

    Article : 367 words
  23. MERCHANDISE.

    Breadstuffs.—The wheat markets are dull owing to the great increase in visible supplies. Spot prices are maintained, but for shipment quotations have declined ...

    Article : 267 words
  24. FOOTBALL IN ENGLAND.

    The members of the Australian Rugby Union team, who have adopted the nickname of the "Wallabies," played the second match of their English tour this ...

    Article : 113 words
  25. FEDERAL PARTIES.

    The movement for the fusion of the direct Opposition and the Corner Opposition in the Federal Parliament was advanced a stage to-day, when Sir John Forrest ...

    Article : 349 words
  26. BALLARAT COMPETITIONS.

    The South street competitions were continued to-day. South Australians were to the fore again. Miss Beryl Alford gained two first prizes. Results:— ...

    Article : 232 words
  27. INDIANS IN THE TRANSVAAL.

    Seventy-six Indians have been arrested at Komati Poort, in the Transvaal, on a charge of being prohibited immigrants. ...

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  28. ELECTRICAL CONFERENCE.

    The well-known consulting engineer, Mr. Richard Threlfall F.R.S., A.I.C.E., F.C.S., who was Professor of Physics at the University of Sydney over 20 years ago ...

    Article : 73 words
  29. IRISH CATTLE DRIVING.

    While 43 alleged cattle "drivers were being tried by Magistrates at Ennistymon, in County Clare, on Wednesday, a crowd gathered outside and stoned the Courthouse. ...

    Article : 56 words
  30. COTTON SPINNERS' STRIKE.

    The prospects of a settlement of the trouble in the cotton traded in Lancashire are faint. The Daily Mail states that the executive of the cardroom ...

    Article : 70 words
  31. PERSIA.

    It was announced recently that the Shah of Persia, following the advice of Great Britain and Russia, had decided to call together a new Mejliss. His proclamation ...

    Article : 122 words
  32. ENGLISH RACING.

    The Jockey Club Stakes of 10,000 sovs., weight-for-age contest for three and four year-olds, was run on Thursday over the Cesarewitch course, with the following ...

    Article : 85 words
  33. EXTREME HEAT.

    The thermometer registered 80 in the shade in London on Wednesday, and several deaths arr reported as a result of the trying heat. ...

    Article : 31 words
  34. LICENSING BILL.

    The corporation of the City of Glasgow has, by a majority of 34 to 19, decided to forward a petition to the British Government in favour of the provisions of the ...

    Article : 58 words
  35. GOVERNMENT STOCKS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 247 words
  36. PUGILISM.

    At San Francisco on Wednesday Owen Moran, the British featherweight champion, defeated Eddie Honlon in 20 rounds. Last month Moran met Abe Attell for the ...

    Article : 48 words
  37. PROSECUTION OF EDITOR.

    Mr. Henry Hess, the editor of The Critic a weekly paper published in London, and dealing with financial affairs, has been prosecuted, for alleged misappropriation of ...

    Article : 67 words
  38. FIRE AT MOUNT GAMBIER.

    Shortly before 5 o'clock this morning a fire was discovered in Mr. George E. Truman's blacksmith's workshop, Commercial street, by W. Riddle and R. ...

    Article : 270 words
  39. SURPLUS REVENUE ACT.

    The Premier to-day received a telegram from Mr. Wade asking whether Victoria would agree to the suggestion of Western Australia that Sir John Quick should be ...

    Article : 170 words
  40. "IN THE BAG."

    "The investigation committee of the Bendigo Football Association met again to-night to consider the charges made by the Long Gully Club in connection with the ...

    Article : 176 words
  41. SHIP'S CAPTAIN'S NEGLECT.

    Judgment was delivered by Mr. Kettle, S.M., to-day in the case in which John; Burns & Co. and Heather, Robertson, and Co. sued Cattian Eodet, master of the ...

    Article : 139 words
  42. MACEDONIA.

    The Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs (Signor Tittoni), trusting the new regime in Turkey has decided that the engagement of the Italian gendarme officers in ...

    Article : 38 words
  43. EIGHT HOURS CELEBRATION

    Last night's smoke social was attended by Sr. McGregor and Rps. Thomas and Watkins. Messrs. Cann, Griffith, and Home, M.L.A.'s, the Mayor (Ald. Ivey) ...

    Article : 174 words
  44. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    George Towns, the ex-champion of Australia, who is to meet E. Barry on October 12 for the sculling championship of England, is in fine condition. Yesterday he ...

    Article : 54 words
  45. SHIP'S OFFICERS' PAY.

    In the Industrial Court judge Heydon gave judgement in the claim by the Merchant Service Guild of Australia against the North Coast Company and New ...

    Article : 131 words
  46. LONDON, October, 2, 1.20 p.m.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 119 words
  47. KING MENELIK II.

    It is reported that King Menelik II. of Abyssinia, who is now 66 years of age, and has been ruler since 1889, is suffering from paralysis of the right side. Menelik has no ...

    Article : 84 words
  48. BARRIER WATER SUPPLY.

    A conference was held this afternoon at the town hall between members of the City Council and the mine managers concerning the Government's proposal under ...

    Article : 223 words
  49. INNOCENT MEN RELEASED.

    In connection with the Westport tragedy it is announced that Halliman and Anderson have been released from gaol. ...

    Article : 26 words
  50. FIRES AT BROKEN HILL.

    Two more fires occurred last night, which meant the destruction of four places with in 24 hours. A four-roomed house in Crystal street, owned and occupied by Mrs. ...

    Article : 84 words
  51. VICTORIAN POLITICS.

    There were no fresh developments to-day in connection with the State political situation. Negotiations between Mr. Mackinnon's friends and some prominent ...

    Article : 86 words
  52. CASABLANCA INCIDENT

    It has been ascertained that of the three German deserters, at Casablanca, whose arrest with three men of other nationalities led to the recent incident, two had ...

    Article : 55 words
  53. OVERSEA SHIPPING.

    At London.—Sara, barque, from Sydney June 17. At Bremen.—Lothringen, steamer, from Sydney July 12. Departures. ...

    Article : 103 words
  54. STEAMER'S ROUGH VOYAGE.

    The steamer Elgin, from Vladivostok, arrived at Newcastle this morning. The Elgin left the Russian port on September 3 with a large cargo of pine timber, and ...

    Article : 139 words
  55. Advertising

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  56. DEATH OF KURDISH CHIEF.

    The death is announced of Ibrahim Pasha, the notorious leader of the MiDi Kurds, who frequently led his men in raids on the Armenians. Letters from Aleppo in July ...

    Article : 56 words
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