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  2. PORT ARTHUR.

    LONDON, December 27, 250 p.m.—Russian prisoners state that only six companies of the 3000 troops defending the north Keekwan-shan forts survived after the Japanese ...

    Article : 86 words
  3. SHIPPING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 219 words
  4. THE SAILORS' CHRISTMAS SPORTS.

    The fourth of the special Christmas festivities for sailors, arranged by the Sydney Mission to Seamen, was held at the grounds of tie Church of England Grammar School, on Boxing Day. ...

    Article : 220 words
  5. MARITIME MISCELLANY.

    High water, Sydney Cove, to-day: 12.4 a.m.: 12.31 p.m. The Union Company's steamer Hauroto, en route from Auckland, via Tonga and Samoa, to Sydney, ...

    Article : 50 words
  6. EARLIER CABLES.

    LONDON, December 27.—Advices received at Chefoo from Port Arthur state that prior to the Japanese on Saturday capturing Ta-liu-kai-tun, a portion of the north-west advance works ...

    Article : 516 words
  7. THE LOONGANA'S RECORD.

    All previous records between Port Phillip Heads and the entrance to the Tamar River, Launceston, were easily eclipsed on Friday night by the turbine Steamer Loongana, of the Union line. The ...

    Article : 299 words
  8. FAMOUS MINING TOWNSHIP.

    The history of mining at Hill End dates from the early fifties. Rich deposits of alluvial gold were obtained there and at Tambaroora about that time, but the reef and veins to which the ...

    Article : 229 words
  9. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    A report has been received from Honolulu by the last American mail to the effect that the Pacific Islands Company may introduce the wireless telegraphy system at some of their South Sea Islands ...

    Article : 155 words
  10. THE LATE P. N. TREBECK.

    The funeral of the late Mr. Prosper Nicholas Trebeck, of Mosman, a colonist of upwards of 60 years, took. place yesterday, the remains being interred in Waverley Cemetery. ...

    Article : 291 words
  11. PORT ADELAIDE SHIPPING.

    The bright tone which has prevailed in shipping circles at Port Adelaide for some time was maintained during last week. Homeward and outward bound ocean-going steamers worked cargo ...

    Article : 246 words
  12. STRUCK BY A TIDAL WAVE.

    The barque Meinwen, which arrived at Melbourne on Tuesday morning from Liverpool, had a sensational experience during her passage across the Southern Ocean. The vessel was oft St. Pauls, ...

    Article : 305 words
  13. Late Cable News.

    LONDON, December 27, 2.30 p.m.—The Summary refusal by the Czar to modify his autocratic powers has profoundly impressed the French, and the impression is growing ...

    Article : 99 words
  14. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

    (Letters must be Written on one side of the paper only. No letter can be printed unless the writer's name and address are given, not necessarily for publication.) ...

    Article : 33 words
  15. THE SCOTTISH NAVAL BASE.

    Owing to the rearrangement of the British Fleet, Rosyth becomes a subsidiary base, with a floating dock -sufficing for repairs. [Last year it was decided to establish a naval ...

    Article : 61 words
  16. HELPING THE CHARITIES.

    "Politics" writes:—The fact of outdoor amusements being fixed for the holidays at the Agricultural Society's Grounds, Moore Park, for the purpose of assisting charities, should ...

    Article : 168 words
  17. MOLASSES FROM THE RICHMOND.

    The North Coast Company's steamer Macleay arrived at Sydney on Tuesday from northern, rivers with 100 tons molasses, 60 tons scrap iron, and 22 tons copper ore. ...

    Article : 105 words
  18. FIRE AT BUENOS AYRES.

    A large wool store at Buenos Ayres-capital of the Argentine Republic) has been destroyed by fire. The losses are heavy. Six suspected incendiaries have been arrested. ...

    Article : 33 words
  19. LONDON PAUPERISM.

    The "Times" says that outdoor pauperism in England has enormously increased, and that the Poor Law expenditure in. London is now £1,750,000 higher than in 1884. ...

    Article : 91 words
  20. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

    Projected departures to-morrow:—Ayrshire (F.H.S. s), for London, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via Durban and Capetown, from Darling Island: Pilbarra (s), for Noumea and Fiji, from Lime-street Wharf, at 5 ...

    Article : 73 words
  21. OROTAVA FROM LONDON.

    The Orient-Pacific R.M.S. Orotava, from London via ports, arrived at Adelaide at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, earlier than was expected. It was explained that the liner passed too far to the north of Cape ...

    Article : 161 words
  22. "GO AND DO LIKEWISE."

    Mr. Geo. Pile "writes:—Under the above heading you offer a suggestion that the members of the Legislative Assembly should subscribe towards a fund for the benefit of decayed ...

    Article : 137 words
  23. LABOUR AND THE FISCAL QUESTION.

    Mr. G. W. Barnes, secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, who it has been proposed should come to Australia to speak upon the fiscal question, stated that there is no ...

    Article : 78 words
  24. OVERSEA SHIPPING.

    Arrvials reported by cable are as follow:—At Dunkirk: Hilarius (s), from Sydney, via ports; sailed Oct. 18. At London: At London: Athenic (s), Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's line, from New Zealand ports; sailed ...

    Article : 63 words
  25. BAR SILVER.

    Bar silver to-day is quoted at 2s 4 3-16d per ounce standard, an advance of 3-l6d since Satarday. ...

    Article : 23 words
  26. SOCIAL LEGISLATION.

    "In-a Fog" writes:—I have read much of late in the political columns of the Press respecting social legislation, but have learned little of its true alms, how they are to be achieved, and ...

    Article : 65 words
  27. WHEAT AFLOAT.

    7015 p.m.The quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is estimated at 2,690,000 quarters, and for the Continent at l,445,000 quarters. The shipments of American wheat ...

    Article : 51 words
  28. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 2,117 words
  29. NEXT AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN.

    "Fair Play" writes:—The performance of I. W. Pye in the late match against Queensland,, both With bat and ball, should, if such a thing were needed, give the selectors of ...

    Article : 94 words
  30. AUSTRALIAN DEBENTURES.

    On the Stock Exchange to-day Australian and New Zealand Mortgage Company 4½ per cent debenture stock closed at 88½, a fall of 2½ ...

    Article : 27 words
  31. A GENTLEMAN'S GARMENTS

    Should be—Stylish in Cut. Comfortable in Fit, Durable in Wear, Economical in Cost. For High-class ...

    Article : 117 words
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