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  2. HIGH COURT.

    The recent appointments to the High Court have raised the question as to whether Mr. Justice Higgins, President of the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Court, ...

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  3. BUSH FIRES.

    The heat of Tuesday was, to some extent, due to another widespread outbreak of bush fires in all directions round Sydney. Miles of fencing were destroyed, hundreds ...

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  4. PAPUAN NATIVES.

    Speaking at a public meeting at Cleveland on Saturday night, Senator Chataway, referring to Papua, said that not only was the settlement and development of the territory ...

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  5. HEAT AND GALES. HAIL INLAND

    While Sydney and its suburbs have been sweltering under oppressive heat conditions, reports have been coming through from inland towns in the south-west of the State ...

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  6. ARMAMENTS. CONTINENTAL RIVALRY.

    The Government is asking for a vote of £23,000,000, spread over several years, for the purpose of augmenting the army and st[?]engthening the defences. ...

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  7. MEXICAN REVOLT. FURTHER FIGHTING.

    Hostilities were continued over the weekend, but the censorship prevents any details leaking out. A raking fire was exchanged between the ...

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  8. THE BALKANS. [?]UROPEAN SITUATION.

    The situation is now easier. It is understood that the chief difference between Austria and Russia is as to whether Jakova and Dibra should be included in Albania. ...

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  9. AMERICAN ATTITUDE.

    The Senate is opposed to any intervention in Mexico. President Taft has assured President Madero that the military and naval measures taken ...

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  10. SECRET COMMITTEES.

    The Minister for Works (Mr. Griffith) does not regard the warm resolution of confidence in him passed by the Barrier Labour League as an approval of his action in ...

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  11. FRENCH BOURSE UNEASY.

    The Bourse is uneasy in consequence of the Government's military proposals, also because of the report that Germany is summoning her annual training two months before the ...

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  12. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Sir Newton Moore, Agont-General for Western Australia, entertained Mr. John Scaddan, Premier of that State, at luncheon to-day. Among those present were Lord Harrowby. ...

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  13. TONGA HURRICANE.

    Later reports from Tonga indicate that the recent hurricane was purely local, being confined practically to Nukualofa. The town itsolf sustained but ltttle damage, but the ...

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  14. HAKKI PASHA'S MISSION.

    Hakki Pasha is at present in London. It is understood that his object is to discuss the [?]tion of peace with Sir Edward Groy. Minister for Foreign Affairs. ...

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  15. GERMAN SUBMARINES.

    German correspondents persist In their statements that Dr. Seget, of the German Naval Construction Department, has been arrested for seiling to Great Britain plans of ...

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  16. BEFORE SKUTARI.

    Heavy Montenegrin losses at Skutarl have caused a pause in hostilities. The Sorvians. who are acting with the Montenegrins, are awaiting the arrival of heavier ...

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  17. FITZROY MURDER.

    The Criminal Court was crowded to-day, when Harold Thompson was charged with having on January 7 murdered Arthur Henry Trotter, at Fitzroy. Accused pleaded not ...

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  18. THE HUNTED HAMEDIEH.

    The Turkish cruiser Hamedich, which put in hero for repairs and for whom several Greek torpedoers are awaiting outside the territorial limit, sailed last night with all ...

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  19. BRITAIN AND CONSCRIPTION.

    Colonel J. E. B. Seely, Secretary of State for War, speaking at Ilkeston last night, said that the Government would not introduce conscription until the country could be frankly ...

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  20. WEATHER FORECASTS

    The work of the Mawson Expedition in Antarctica, and the information gleaned by the Scott Expedition, will prove of great assistance to the Commonwealth ...

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  21. 'A' SPY'S EXPLOIT.

    'A' Turkish soldier in disguise entered the Bulgarian camp at Derkos. to the north of Chatalja, and stole some important plans, [?] having murdered a sentry and a ...

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  22. JAPANESE POLITICAL CRISIS.

    The political crisis continues. The Pramier, Admiral Yamanoto, declines to accede to the whole of the demands of the Sciyukai party. ...

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  23. THE CYCLONE.

    A heavy storm of exceptional violence was experienced in Cootamundra last evening at ahout 6 o'clock. The thunderstorm was preceded by a duststorm, then the wind ...

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  24. ENVER BEY WOUNDED.

    It is rumoured that an attempt has been made to assassinate Enver Bey, and that he was severely wounded. ...

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  25. LABOUE AFFAIRS. LONDON BAKERS' DEMANDS.

    Ten thousand London bakers are demanding a 54 hours' week, with wages at 30s for those working in shops, and 32s for those in factories. The masters say that they will ...

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  26. THE KNIGHT CASE.

    The National Vigilance Association denies the efforts of Knight, the Hunslct clergyman, which he alleges he made in regard to the suppression of the white slave traffic. ...

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  27. FIRE IN CONSTANTINOPLE.

    A fire which is raging in the city threatens to extend to the Mosque of St. Sophia. One hundred houses and shops have already been destroyed. ...

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  28. THE GRIMSBY STRIKE.

    Three hundred and fifty free labourers were engaged at Grimsby at 3s 4d per hour. The strikers, however, persuaded many of them to leave, after drawing 27s for their day's ...

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  29. ESPIONAGE IN ROUMANIA.

    Golyeson, a former artillery captain, has been arrested on a charge of selling—presomably to Russia—documents and plans in connection with Roumanian mobilisation. ...

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  30. DAMAGE AT TUMUT.

    A hurricane swept over the town on Monday evening. Furious squalls, accompanied by driving rain and heavy hall, continued without intermission for some time. The fron ...

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  31. EXPLOSION IN A FOUNDRY.

    An aluminium factory was destroyed by fire owing to an explosion, which was due to the contact of water with moiten aluminium. Thirteen firemen and policemen were ...

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  32. BULGARIA AND ROUMANIA.

    Both Roumania and Bulgaria have asked for Russta's mediation, and it is understood that [?] has advised Bulgaria to meet Roumania baif way. ...

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  33. ARCTIC EXPLORATION. A RELIEF EXPEDITION.

    Owing to the failure of the Norwegian relief party to rescue the missing section of the Schroder-Strantz expedition, a special committee in Frankfort, under the presidency of ...

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  34. COOLIE MURDERERS.

    At the Lautoka (Samoa) Criminal Sessions, four Indians found guilty of murder were condemned to death. ...

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  35. SOCIALISM IN BELGIUM.

    The general strike projected by the socialiste as a protest against the army increases, will coincide with the currency of the Ghent Exhibition. The party's organisation aima at ...

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  36. FOR BISLEY.

    Australia's team for Bisley has been selected. Each State is represented, and the 12 marksmen chosen constitute about the soundest combination of rifie shots that have ...

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  37. HEAVY HAILSTORM.

    On Monday evening a heavy and destructive hailstorm was experienced. Tanks were perforated with falling pieces of jagged ice. Many windows were broken, and the fruit was ...

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  38. FRANZ JOSEF LAND.

    M. Jules de Payer is organising an expedition to explore the north-[?]tern part of Frans Josef Land, in the Aretic. The equipment of the expedition will include two aeroplanes. ...

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  39. REMARKABLE CHARGE.

    In the Central Police Court, before Lieutonant-Colonel Moore, P.M., Honry Hugh Clarke, horse-trainer, and George Pceps, jockey, were conjointly charged that in a railway carriage ...

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  40. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Lord Macnaghton, Lord of Appeal-in-Ordinary, The late Baron Macnaghten was the Senior Lord of Appeal in Ordinary, having held this ...

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  41. EDUCATION BEFORE DEFENCE.

    In the House of Assembly yesterday Mr. J. W. Sauer, Minister for Agriculture, in agreeing to the appoiutment of a committee of inquliy with a view to restricting or ...

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  42. FEDERAL CAPITAL. COMMENCEMENT COLUMN.

    The Governor-General next mouth will lay the foundation-stone of the commencement column which is to be erected at the Federal capital site. The Mi[?] for Home Affalrs ...

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  43. STORM AT TULLAMORE.

    A terrif[?] windstorm occurred on Monday night, accompanied by very heavy thunder and lightning and twonty-five points of rain. Several houses were unroofed and the fron ...

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  44. INDEX.

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  45. UNITED STATES TRUSTS.

    Nineteen officials of the National Cush Register Company have been sentenced to short periods of imprisonment for broaches of the anti-trust law, and the president of the ...

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  46. STORMS IN QUEENSLAND.

    At Winton on Sunday night a terrific thunderstorm occurred. The lightning was almost incessant. Only 5 points of rain fell locally. Other district falls were as follow:—Ayrshiro ...

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  47. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Jan Kubelik, the famous violinist, is seriously ill in his home in Bonemla. The committee of the Northern Rugby Un[?]on has decided that the league should not ...

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  48. REBELLION IN PHILIPPINES.

    While at Zamboanga the captain of the steamer Changsha heard reports of trouble in Jolo. one of the most southern groups of the Philippines, where the natives had risen in ...

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  49. MAN FOUND DEAD.

    A man, whose [?] is given as Charles Acheson, of 262 Norton-[?] Le[?]ardt, was found in a dying condition in Arthur-street, Le[?]ardt, late last night, and died while ...

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  50. PANAMA CANAL TOLLS.

    The Inter-ocean Canal Committee of the Senato has rejected Senator Elihu Root's amendment repealing the provision for the free passage through the Panama Canal of ...

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  52. BOATING FATALITY.

    Three men were fishing off Packakariki, and the boat capsized in a heavy swell. One of the men named Pengelly sank and was not seen again. The others, Malcolm and ...

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  53. SUPPOSED TYPHOID.

    What is feared to be an outbreak of typhoid fever has occurred on the Japanese cruiser Adzuma, Admiral Tochinal's flagship. A couple of days ago a midshipman on the ...

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  54. THE FIRST PEG.

    The Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. O'Malley), accompanied by the Speaker of the House. of Representatives (Mr. C. M'Donald), will leave Melbourne to-day for the F[?] capital ...

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  55. NOT A DECADENT EMPIRE.

    At Albany on Saturday Senator Pearce presented the Albany Naval Cadets with the Empire shield and medals won by them against 214 teams in all parts of the Empire. In ...

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  56. FOOD TAXES.

    Mr. H. L. Samuel, the Postmaster-General, in a speech at Loftus last night, brought in a reference to the Knight oase by stating that Mr. Bonar Law, the leadar of the Opposition, ...

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  57. HEAT IN BRISBANE.

    For three consecutive days the maximum temperature in Brisbane has excecded 90 degrees, the highest point reached, on Tuesday, having been 94 degrees, accompanied by very ...

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  58. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  59. CLAIM AGAINST BOOKMAKER.

    The hearing of the Wave ease was coneluded in the County Court to-day. Plaintiff, Harold Albert Sestroam, jackey, proceeded against Frederlck Geo. O'Neill, formerly a bookmaker, ...

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  60. WRECKAGE.

    Pilot Thomson, from the steamer O[?] which passed to-day, reports that at 5.50 o'clock on the morning of the 16th. when north of the Barnard Lighthouse, bearing ...

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  61. WEATHER REPORT.

    Over the south-cast corner of Australia the Antarctic depression has now become the predominating weather infiuence, and the westerly winds on its castern side, that is over the ...

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  62. AVIATOR'S MISHAP.

    J. R. Duigan, the well-known aviator, of Ivanhoc, had a very narrow escape from a serious accident. [?] not death, when flying in his bipiane at Ke[?]or yesterday morning. ...

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  63. A CRIMINAL FARMER.

    A farmer named Chiapali has boon arrested after having terrorised the Grasso district. Alpes-Maritimes, for flve yesrs. He is chargod with having committed on less than ...

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  64. LEPERS RETURN.

    In August last two lepers eseaped in a boat from the lazar[?] at Peel Island, and all efforts to trace them proved fruitless. Yesterday the [?] voluntarily returned to ...

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  65. A LUCKY SHIRE.

    The auditor's roport shows that the outst[?]ding a[?] for the past year in con[?]tion with the Apsley Shlre were nll. ...

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