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  2. The Australian Contingents

    The information regarding the disaster to sixteen of the New South Wales Lancers created great excitement in Sydney to-day, and further news giving details and the ...

    Article : 588 words
  3. General Buller's Forward Movement.

    LONDON, Friday.—The "Times" estimates that Sir Charles Warren's force consists of 12,000 infantry, 1500 cavalry, 30 guns, and six-howitzers. ...

    Article : 229 words
  4. PEN-NOTES AND PENCILLINGS.

    The accompanying "comparative" geographical map shows how the various South African positions would appear were they on the eastern coast of Australia. Such ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 146 words
  5. THE WAR

    LONDON, Thursday.—A patrol, consisting of sixteen men of the New South Wales Lancers and South Australian Horse, got into a Boer ambush ...

    Article : 108 words
  6. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The proposed conference of the Statisticians of the respective colonies, to decide the number of Federal electorates, will not take place until after the Premiers' ...

    Article : 417 words
  7. NOTETTES.

    The Secret Service: The army just now under General Buller. Things, looking at the procession: "Why are the contingent dressed in snuff-coloured ...

    Article : 367 words
  8. More Cape Treachery.

    LONDON, Friday.—Later particulars regarding the disaster to the colonial patrol near Rensburg state that the mishap is attributed to treachery on ...

    Article : 321 words
  9. Wallsend Miners.

    The monthly meeting of the above miners war held last evening in the School of Arts, Mr. J. Bower in the chair. Correspondence was read from Mar. J. W. ...

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  10. A NEW WAR HYMN.

    The following Hymn for use in time of war, written by H. C. Ainger, has been set to music by the famous Sir John Stainer. If the music is as good as the ...

    Article : 193 words
  11. The Eighth Division.

    LONDON, Friday.—It is announced that Sir Henry Rundle will command the eighth division which is about to proceed to South Africa. Sir Henry ...

    Article : 55 words
  12. VICTORIA.

    Miss M'Lean was to-day appointed super-intendent of the Women's Hospital. The demand for compensation made upon the Government by James Scarffe for ...

    Article : 420 words
  13. NEW ZEALAND.

    AUCKLAND, Friday.—Thomas L. Murray, General manager Bunk of New Zealand in Auckland, died suddenly to-day from paralysis of the brain. ...

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  14. THE WHITE FLAG.

    The following letter, says the "Cape Argus," has been addressed to the General Commanding-in-Chief:— To the Commanding Officer, Headquarters, ...

    Article : 298 words
  15. THIRD QUEENSLAND CONTINGENT.

    A meeting to consider the formation of a Bush Contingent was held in the Town Hall to-night. The Mayor" presided. Among those present were Messrs. Philp, ...

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  16. THE MOST DISTINGUISHED RED CROSS NURSE.

    Princess Agnes Salm-Salm is perhaps the must famous Red Cross nurse of the day. The other day she stepped into the telegraph office, London, and sent the following ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 314 words
  17. THE PARAMOUNT CHIEF OF BECHUANA.

    It has been said that England oppresses the black man and wars with, to exterminate him. History proves to the contrary, and contemporary history that, although ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 445 words
  18. NEWCASTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    The regular meeting of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon, when there were present: Messrs. F. J. ...

    Article : 366 words
  19. Lord Dundonald's Dashing Action.

    LONDON, Thursday—The force under Lord Dundonald was only a small one. After seizing the hills the men were two days "sniping" the Boers, ...

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  20. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. Dawson has been in indifferent health lately. His medical adviser has ordered him to take a short trip to the south. He will leave for Sydney shortly and spend a ...

    Article : 314 words
  21. HAMILTON.

    At the Mechanics' Institute last evening Messrs. Hall and Simon, assisted by a number of the leading lady and gentlemen vocalists, went through a splendid programme ...

    Article : 564 words
  22. A BADGE BY THE PRINCESS OF WALES.

    The Princess of Wales from all accounts is doing a great deal of work in connection with the sending out of hospital ships to South Africa. As may have been noted the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 169 words
  23. Trial of Rebel Afrikanders.

    LONDON, Thursday.—At the trial of the 35 Dutch rebels captured at Sunny-side near the Modder River, on January 1, Captain R. Dowse, of the ...

    Article : 73 words
  24. SIEGE TRAIN FOR PRETORIA.

    The train which has been specially constructed for the siege of Pretoria is to be manned by companies drawn from the southern and western ...

    Article : 337 words
  25. The Steamer Persic.

    LONDON, Thursday.—The steamer Persic will be delayed at Capetown till the end of January owing to a damaged rudder-head. ...

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  26. Reduction of Bank Rate.

    LONDON, Thursday.—At the meeting of the Court of Directors of the Bank of England to-day, the rate of discount was reduced from 5 to 4½ per ...

    Article : 31 words
  27. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Premier, Mr. Holder, leaves on Monday for the Premiers' Conference in Sydney. Dr. Hayward, in charge of the quarantine ...

    Article : 215 words
  28. PATRIOTIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 54 words
  29. DEATH OF A GREAT CHURCHMAN.

    No greater man of his class has passed away this century than Dr. James Martineau. The deceased was the possessor of the following degrees:—D.C.L., LL.D., ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 176 words
  30. The Canadian Volunteers.

    LONDON, Thursday—The Municipality of Toronto is insuring the lives of the Canadian Contingent. ...

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  31. AUSTRALIA TO HER BOYS.

    Australia to her boys on the sending off of the Second Contingents— Good-bye, my boys, good-bye, good-bye, My brave lads on the sea. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 313 words
  32. HOW WIRELESS TELEGRAPH SIGNALS TRAVEL.

    Many inquiries have been made by correspondents as to how telegraph messages can be sent without wires, and the thing has been described over and over in more ...

    Article : 184 words
  33. HOW WAR AFFECTS SHIPPING.

    The war is having a somewhat marked effect on the shipping trade, and therefore indirectly upon trade generally. Merchants are now beginning to find difficulty ...

    Article : 176 words
  34. WAR WITH THE BOERS.

    May the Australians have as great success in South Africa as the Montpelier Tailoring Company's Branch (No. 2) at 73 Hunter-street, opposite the Y.M.C.A. building. ...

    Article : 50 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 51 words
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