There are blunders and blunders. We are now hearing about one "of the grossest magnitude." The Natal "Mercury" uses the expression ...
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Advertising : 469 wordsThe Natal "Mercury" declares that the action of Lord Elgin, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in postponing the execution of the Zulus sentenced to death for the murder of ...
Article : 110 wordsOne of the biggest and most disastrous fires since Hordern's Haymarket Emporium, was burnt out broke out in Clarence-street shortly, before 2 o'clock this morning, and ...
Article : 1,533 wordsMr. James Stedman, who is perhaps one of the heaviest losers by the fire, was early on the scene of the configuration, and when seen by a "Star" reporter was standing in ...
Article : 285 wordsIndignation is hourly increasing, throughout Natal on account of Lord Elgin telegraphing to the Governor of Natal to postpone the execution of the twelve natives ...
Article : 162 wordsIt was a little after 7 o'clock, and Deputy Superintendent Sparkes may be said to have been taking a bit or a rest after the fire had been subdued, though the flames were ...
Article : 924 wordsWhen questioned Mr. Skinner said:-- "Well, I really haven't got very much to say. Just look at it, and it tells its own story, I think." ...
Article : 202 wordsMr. C. J. Smythe, Premier of Natal, has issued an official statement as follows: "In view of the importance of the maintenance of the Government's authority at ...
Article : 101 wordsThe Hotel Grand Central this morning presented an appearance somewhat resembling a combination of a spring cleaning and a shipwreck. Boarders were sitting about the ...
Article : 1,144 wordsLord Eigin, speaking in the House of Lords last night, disclaimed any want of sympathy with Natal or any want of sympathy with Natal or any desire to interfere with a self-governing colony: but, he ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 wordsThe "Daily, Chronicle" relies on Lord Elgin acting temperately and judiciously. The "Standard" declares that Lord Eigin's action is a most serious blunder, fraught ...
Article : 104 wordsMr. Edward Stedman, who cams to town early, in response to a telephone message, stated, in answer to an inquiry, that his firm's stock was valued at about £15,000. The ...
Article : 87 wordsDistrict Officer Graham, who with District Officers Watson and Jackson, had charge of the fire this morning, had something interesting to say to a "Star" reporter with regard ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 wordsMr. George Darrell, the well-known actor-manager, was a severe loser in the fire, as the whole of his theatrical wardrobe, personal effects, and a quantity of manuscript. ...
Article : 40 wordsThis morning a curious postcard was brought to light. It lay on the dressing-table of a room that had been partially destroyed by fire and water, and was in a ...
Article : 57 wordsSenior District-Officer Watson, who was on the scene bright and early, and who after changing resumed duty at 9 o'clock to take charge of the men, spoke in glowing terms ...
Article : 259 wordsMr. B. R. Wise, K.C., has written a letter to the press, in which he explains that the status of trades unions in New South Wales is so different from that of the labour ...
Article : 136 wordsThe moment it was known that a big job was inevitable Deputy-Superintendent Sparks summoned all the steamers in the metropolitan division, and also all the ...
Article : 88 wordsPerhaps one of the most essential necessities at a big fire is to keep the public at a civil distance. As was naturally expected, notwithstanding the hour, large crowds ...
Article : 106 wordsAnother case of phosphorus poisoning was admitted to the Sydney Hospital yesterday afternoon. The victim was a girl, Nellie Young, of 405 Harris-street, Pyrmont, who ...
Article : 41 wordsAmong the unfortunate sufferers by the fire are the Westwood family, of giants. It seems that Mr. Westwood, the father of the family, and Mr. Will Danvers, business ...
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The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 - 1909), Sat 31 Mar 1906, Page 1
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