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  2. MURRAY SCHEME.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Cook), on arrival in Sydney yesterday, was interviewed regarding the agreement arrived at on the previous day at the Premiers' Conference for the ...

    Article : 618 words
  3. ELECTORAL SYSTEM.

    Mr. John G. M'Laren, the Commonwealth Electoral Officer in New South Wales, was further examined by the Commonwealth Electoral Commission at the Customs-house ...

    Article : 608 words
  4. AT THE SHOW.

    "You do things pretty swiftly over here," said Sir John. "Seven millions last night, wasn't it?" "Oh, well," said Mr. Gormly, M.L.C., "you ...

    Article : 1,428 words
  5. STATE DEBTS.

    The Federal Treasurer (Sir John Forrest) referred yesterday to the States' debts question. He said he placed before the Premiers' Conference a clear statement of what was ...

    Article : 289 words
  6. COAL TRADE.

    The exports of coal from the Port of Newcastle for the quarter ended March 31 last amounted to 1,364,729 tons, representing an increase of 27 per cent. on the figures for the ...

    Article : 451 words
  7. PARIS TRAGEDY.

    The magisterial inquiry in regard to the death of M. Calmette editor of "Figaro," who was recently shot by Madame Caillaux, wife of the ex-Minister for Finance, was continued ...

    Article : 229 words
  8. IRISH CRISIS.

    The "Morning Post" publishes what it pro[?]sses to be the details of the intended military operations of the Government in Ulster recently, in expectation that Sir Edward ...

    Article : 155 words
  9. THE DEPORTATIONS.

    The joint Labour conference has passed a resolution to send a deputation to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Colonies, to urge that steps be taken to secure ...

    Article : 325 words
  10. THE FANNY'S RIFLES.

    News is to hand that the steamer Fanny, which recently left Copenhagen with 500 tons of rifles aboard, toucned the Norwegian coast, and landed one of her crew, who is ill. ...

    Article : 61 words
  11. ELECTORAL REFORM.

    In the House of Commons last night Mr. C. H. Lyell (Liberal), introduced a motion in favour of the alternative vote system. He said that the operation of the system ...

    Article : 145 words
  12. UPPER HOUSE.

    As a parting shot for the Government prior to the finish of the session, Mr. Waddell made certain inquiries as to the Government's intentions regarding the Legislative ...

    Article : 324 words
  13. HIGH FEELING SPOILS SPORT.

    The annual Parliamentary golf handicap has been postponed, owing to the heated party [?]ling that is prevailing over the Irish question. ...

    Article : 29 words
  14. STOLEN MONEY.

    In the King's Bench Division to-day judgment was given in the action brought by the Commercial Bank of Australia against Cora Minnett, alias "Bellow Hawker," and Herbert ...

    Article : 166 words
  15. PEACE PRESERVATION BILL.

    The new Peace Preservation Bill follows the lines of the abandoned measure but omits the special provisions for the preservation of the public safety in times of emergency. ...

    Article : 49 words
  16. MEXICAN METHODS.

    General Guiterrez, whose female relations were carried off by the Federal troops, has erected a guillotine which is intended for the execution of any Federals who may be ...

    Article : 66 words
  17. A NEW LIGHT.

    Professor Bancroft, of the Cornell University, has announced the discovery of a light known as "the electric firefly," which gives off no heat. ...

    Article : 50 words
  18. PHOSPHATES.

    The assistant Government Geologist (Mr. Joseph E. Carne) has reported to the Minister for Mines on the phosphate deposits in the Wallington and Molong districts. ...

    Article : 308 words
  19. CAEPENTIER'S TERMS.

    In connection with the reported engagement of Georges Carpentier to visit Australia for three boxing contests, it is now stated that the Frenchman is asking for £11,000 to be ...

    Article : 49 words
  20. PANAMA CANAL.

    The Inter-ocean Canals Committee of the Senate has decided to allot a fortnight to the hearing of evidence for and against the bill for the repeal of the clauses in the ...

    Article : 117 words
  21. PACIFIC CABLE RATES.

    At a meeting ot the Pacifia Cable Board Sir Matthew Nathan moved a motion to rescind the concession of 4d per word in the New Zealand rates. ...

    Article : 126 words
  22. BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.

    The returns of the Board of Trade for March show that the value of imports increased by £5,592,784, exports by £2,828,714, and re-exports decreased by £96,923, compared with ...

    Article : 43 words
  23. WATER PEST.

    The water hyacinth problem is now assuming alarming proportions, the main river being seriously affected, in addition to all creeks and branches. ...

    Article : 200 words
  24. FAMILY ATTACKED.

    A house in Francis-street, Yarraville, was the scene of desperate events early this morning. A young man was attacked with an iron ...

    Article : 547 words
  25. INDUSTRIAL CASE.

    For the past two weeks 200 plasterers who are under a wages board award have been on strike for higher wages and shorter hours. To-day the secretary of the union, Sidney ...

    Article : 118 words
  26. UNITED STATES AND COLOMBIA.

    The United States has signed a treaty with the republic of Colombia, permanently settling the controversy in regard to the separation of Panama. ...

    Article : 198 words
  27. LADY SCIENTIST'S DISCOVERY.

    Madame Henri, a lady bacteriologist, by the [?] of ultra-violet rays, has transformed the anthrax bacillus into spherical coccus, developing a disease entirely different to ...

    Article : 60 words
  28. LONDON BUILDING STRIKE.

    Owing to the continued strike in the building trade, 20,000 people are on the verge of starvation in South London. Two organisations have become bankrupt ...

    Article : 47 words
  29. FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    Sir John Forrest, accompanied by Mr. Austin Chapman, visited the capital yesterday, and inspected the college, and all works in progress. He expressed himself as ...

    Article : 137 words
  30. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 224 words
  31. WOMEN'S FRANCHISE AND PROHIBITION.

    As a result of the granting of the franchise to women, 12 large cities and 12 counties have voted in favour of prohibition. The movement is spreading rapidly throughout ...

    Article : 51 words
  32. LABOUR COUNCIL.

    The president of the New South Wales Labour Council is in an anomalous position. Mr. O'Brien holds a seat on the council by virtue of being a delegate of the Federated ...

    Article : 275 words
  33. KING OF SWEDEN ILL.

    It is announced that King Gustave is suffering from an ulcer in the stomach, and that he must undergo, an operation immediately. ...

    Article : 32 words
  34. FIRES.

    A fire occurred here this afternoon, when several business places in William-street were destroyed. The fire seems to have broken out in the ...

    Article : 168 words
  35. ENGLISH BILLIARDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 29 words
  36. CLOTHING TRADE.

    The Interstate Commission resumed its investigation to-day into the applications that had been made for increased tariff duties on wearing apparel. ...

    Article : 350 words
  37. STRANDED STEAMER MYEE.

    The Sydney Marine Underwriters' Association received the following telegram from Captain Cuthbert at Nambucca Heads yesterday regarding the North Coast Company's ...

    Article : 56 words
  38. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Mary Richardson, the suffragist, who was recently sentenced to six months' imprisonment for slashing the Velasquez "V[?]," in the National Gallery, has been temporarily ...

    Article : 280 words
  39. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 215 words
  40. BORDER RAILWAY.

    A deputation of Riverina residents from districts around Corowa and Wahgunyah waited upon Mr. Griffith, Minister for Works in New South Wales, to-day with the request that the ...

    Article : 137 words
  41. AERIAL FLIGHT.

    An accident occurred at the White City last night resulting in three women being injured. It seems that a boat on the [?]levated ...

    Article : 133 words
  42. SKILLED LABOUR.

    Messrs. Thompson and Company, of the Castlemaine Engineering Works, who have accepted the contract for the construction of 25 locomotives for the Railway Department ...

    Article : 119 words
  43. TO-DAY.

    Showground: Royal Agricultural Show, 9 a.m. Theatre Royal: "Joseph and His Brethren," 8. Her Majesty's Theatre: "The Forty Thieves," 7.45. Criterion Theatre: "Never Say Die." 8.15. ...

    Article : 147 words
  44. PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS.

    Speaking at Camperdown to-night, the Federal Attorney-General, Mr. Irvine, said that preference to unionists was passed at the point of the Labour bayonet, and it ...

    Article : 58 words
  45. DIPHTHERIA.

    An outbreak of diphtheria has occurred at the military college, Duntroon, 11 of the students being affected. The Minister for Defence (Senator Millen) stated to-day that all ...

    Article : 62 words
  46. STRIKE SETTLED.

    The strike by the general workers on the Perth sewerage beds for 10s per day minimum is over. The Minister of Works has conceded the extra 6d per day demanded. ...

    Article : 37 words
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