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  2. CYCLONE.

    A terrific cyclone, immediately followed by hail and rain, burst upon Grenfell just before 6 last [?]ing. Sheets of iron and portions of verandahs ...

    Article : 400 words
  3. WHALING.

    An effort is to be made—before proceeding to the Southern seas, as originally intended— to establish the Norwegian whaling industry, at either Je[?]vis Bay or some other outport ...

    Article : 483 words
  4. A HUGE COMPANY.

    The business of Anthony Hordorn and Sons has been formed into a limited company, its creation being rendered convenient for family considerations, as well as owing to the ...

    Article : 547 words
  5. EMPIRE DEFENCE.

    The "Times" eulogises the lead given by Australia and New Zealand to other Dominions in the matter of practical measures for defence. ...

    Article : 300 words
  6. THE MASSACRES.

    An official report of the Kochana massacre shows that several officers, a large proportion of the garrison, and three civil officials actively participated in killing the Bulgarians.[?] ...

    Article : 264 words
  7. IMPERIAL CRICKET.

    The telegraph lines to Norwich are interrupted. No news of to-day's play in the match Australia v an English Eleven is available. ...

    Article : 34 words
  8. ARNST'S DEFEAT.

    Yesterday Richard Arnst (N.Z.) was beaten on the Thames for the Sculling Championship of the World by his challenger. Ernest Barry There was no doubt whatever about the ...

    Article : 1,186 words
  9. MR. WIILIS.

    The subject of the Speaker's powers in respect of the officers of the House has been under consideration by the Government, and the outcome is that Mr. Willis is to have the ...

    Article : 634 words
  10. SOUTH AFRICA V ESSEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  11. RECEIPTS FROH TEST MATCHES.

    The "Pall Mall Gazette" states that the Australian cricketers received approximately £780 from the gate takings for the test matches against the South Africans, and ...

    Article : 213 words
  12. COMPULSORY TRAINING.

    Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood, speaking at Brentwood, Essex, said that compulsory military training would not be adopted by the people in Great Britain until the electorate ...

    Article : 42 words
  13. GERMAN EMPEROR ILL.

    An official announcement is made that the German Emperor has experienced a stiffening of the muscles of the neck, followed by a shivering fit and a general feeling of ...

    Article : 173 words
  14. FLOODS IN ENGLAND.

    More rain has fallen during the current month than in any August within living memory. Severe floods have occurred in Wales, and several children were drowned ...

    Article : 161 words
  15. COUNSEL'S DIGNITY.

    The examination of Frank Denison Brown late general manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Australasia whose estate was sequestrated on July 5, was resumed ...

    Article : 1,205 words
  16. SHORT DURATION.

    The cyclone that was experienced in Grenfell on Monday evening only lasted about three to five minutes, but thousands of pounds worth of damage was done, and it is remarkable that ...

    Article : 347 words
  17. MOROCCO.

    General Mangin, who is proceeding to Marakesh with 4000 troops, surprised one of the encampments of the Pretender El Hiba in the vicinity of Sukel Arba, which was ...

    Article : 197 words
  18. SECRETARY'S FEES.

    Further disorderliness occurred, at the adjourned meetings of the members of the Victorian branch of the Austialian Tramways Employees' Association to-day. Morning and ...

    Article : 294 words
  19. LATE GENERAL BOOTH.

    The wreath sent by the King and Queen in connection with the late General Booth measured 4ft in diameter, and it was placed at the head of the coffin at Clapton. ...

    Article : 98 words
  20. THE POLICE COURTS.

    The business of the Metropolitan Police Courts is to be carried out from Monday next on an entirely new plan. This will apply more particularly to the ...

    Article : 505 words
  21. TRADE RECIPROCITY.

    Sir George Reid, High Commissioner for Australia, is expected here shortly, and it is expected that he will meet Mr. G. E. Foster, Minister for Trade and Commerce, to discuss ...

    Article : 94 words
  22. SEDITION IN EGYPT.

    The authorities in Alexandria arrested a man who recently arrived from Constantinople. He had in his possession documents inciting the Egyptians to rebellion, and ...

    Article : 109 words
  23. THE NEW CHINA.

    Dr. Sun Yat Sen has inauguarated the amalgamation of Tung Ming Hui and four other parties. The new party will be called Kuo Ming ...

    Article : 78 words
  24. MR. BURGESS ADVISED.

    Mr. Burgess, M.L.A., received a private wire yesterday stating that an alarming cyclone had passed over the town, wrecking various structures, unroofing houses, uprooting trees, ...

    Article : 60 words
  25. SHORTAGE OF HOUSES.

    A constituent has written to Mr. T. S. Crawford, M.L.A. (Marrickville), to the effect that 15 months ago he took a house at 11s per week. The rent has been increased steadily ...

    Article : 264 words
  26. TO RELIEVE DISTRESS.

    Upon receipt of the wire, advising him of the conditions at Grenfell, Mr. Burgess immediately proceeded to the Chief Secretary's Office and laid the matter before Mr. ...

    Article : 82 words
  27. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 233 words
  28. AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.

    Mr. Keir Hardie, M.P., has arrived from England on a tour of Canada and the United States. Plans have been made for him to speak at ...

    Article : 55 words
  29. WOMEN'S FASHIONS.

    The Rev. G. Morill, in his sermons, has denounced women's fashions in such a manner that his church is crowded every Sunday. He shows slides for the purpose of endeavouring ...

    Article : 105 words
  30. OF LOCAL CHARACTER ONLY.

    The divisional officer of the Commonwealth Weather Bureau explains that these tornad[?] squalls are features occasionally associated with weather conditions similar to those ...

    Article : 56 words
  31. PRESIDENT TAFT'S CAMPAIGN.

    President Taft will start campaigning for the Presidency in a few days. ...

    Article : 16 words
  32. PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD.

    "Is it true, as reported, that the UnderSecretary for Public Works (Mr. Hanna) has been retired, and appointed to the Public Service Board," asked Mr. J. Storey (Labour) ...

    Article : 218 words
  33. FALLING BIRTH-RATE.

    The birth-rate in England and Wales for the quarter ended June 30 was 3.7 below the average of the ten preceding second quarters of the year, and the lowest recorded for any ...

    Article : 68 words
  34. UNKNOWN LABRADOR.

    Advices have Ween received from the exploring expedition in the unknown parts of Labrador, led by Henry Bryant. The expedition has reached parts of ...

    Article : 98 words
  35. NEW FERRY WHARFS.

    At the end of this week a start will be made to demolish the wharf on the south-western corner of the Quay, which has been in the occupation of the E. and A. Company. Only ...

    Article : 186 words
  36. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  37. AGED 105.

    There died on the 21st inst at Tea Tree Springs, near Lyndhurst, one of the oldest residents of this district, and probably the oldest man in the State, in the person of ...

    Article : 168 words
  38. UNITED STATES' SENATE.

    The United States Senate has adjourned till December, after a fierce fight over the General Deficiency Bill (referring chiefly to pensions to war veterans), and Senator La ...

    Article : 70 words
  39. KILLED IN A PIT.

    Harry Whiting, aged 33 years, a married man, [?]iving in Lindsay-street, Hamilton, and employed as a miner at Sea Pit colliery, met his death at that pit to-day owing to the ...

    Article : 202 words
  40. "WORST IN THE WORLD."

    Last night Captain Hodgens, of the British ship Hilston, offered some very outspoken criticism of the Fremantle lumpers. He declared: "They are the wer[?] in the world. ...

    Article : 94 words
  41. A WAIHI ENGINEER.

    Owing to a member of the Enginedrivers' Union at Waihi, which the Federation of Labour refuses to recognise, being taken on at the Talisman mine, at Karangahake, the ...

    Article : 72 words
  42. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 words
  43. BROKEN ELECTRIC CABLE.

    A child, attracted by the sparks, approached a broken electric cable in Dingwall. The mother rushed to its rescue, and both were killed. ...

    Article : 53 words
  44. FEDERAL RETURNS.

    The question has been asked whether returns must be furnished by taxpayers under the Federal law, who have neither bought nor sold land during the past year, and who adhere to ...

    Article : 159 words
  45. PICTURE SHOW TURN.

    Jules Garrison, a performer at a picture entertainment, has incurred the extreme displeasure of the Italian residents of Fremantle. It appears that last week Garrison put on a ...

    Article : 98 words
  46. FISHING PARTY'S ADVENTURE.

    While schnapper fishing in a motor-launch a party from Coffs Harbour had an awkward experience. When they were about to start on their homeward journey the engine ...

    Article : 92 words
  47. SPLENDID GOLD YIELD.

    The steamer Matunga, which arrived from Papua this morning, brought news of a large gold yield at Keravukum. Woodlark Island. The owner is a Mr. Melish, who is ...

    Article : 74 words
  48. TO BE COURT-MARTIALLED.

    As a result of the inquiry into the recent unrest among the sailors of the Black Sea Fleet, 300 marines have been landed and ordered to be court-martia[?]ed. ...

    Article : 45 words
  49. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    On Saturday the Acting Postmaster-General, Senator Findley, received a telegram from the export (Mr. Balsillie) saying that the Bri[?]bane wireless station will commence ...

    Article : 42 words
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