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  2. THE FRENCH FLOODS.

    Paris has been suffering from a flood of unparalleled magnitude, and is still in the throe[?] thereof. Can you imagine the gay city isolated from its outer suburbs and ruthlessly cut off ...

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  3. YALGOGRIN MICROBE.

    Dr. Tidswell, who was appointed to investigate a number of methods of rabbit destruction on behalf of the Pastures Protection Boards, has presented his report. Of 17 ...

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  4. GERMAN SAMOA.

    We have received a copy of the petition prepared by the Traders' Association of Germau Samoa for presentation to the President of the Reichstag, praying for self-government ...

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  5. THE KITCHENER REPORT.

    The "Times" writes that the report of Lord Kitchener on the defence of Australia is framed with his customary candour and directness of expression. Australians ...

    Article : 132 words
  6. CHINESE IN THIBET.

    The Dalai Lama, head of the Buddhist religion, and several Thibetan nobles have crossed the Indian frontier. Their flight is due to Chinese troops from Kham, who ...

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  7. CANADIAN NAVY.

    The "Montreal Star," in a leading article, denounces the naval policies of both Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Prime Minister, and the Opposition. ...

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  8. PHILADELPHIA STRIKE.

    The crowd in Philadelphia, in connection with the tramway strike, destroyed with dynamite several cars, and attempted to hang one driver on a lamp-post, but the ...

    Article : 122 words
  9. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    The debate on the motion for the adoption if the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne was continued in the House of Commons yesterday. ...

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  10. A TORONTO RECOMMENDATION.

    A large public meeting at Toronto recommended Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, to add two or more Dreadnoughts to his naval proposals, and ...

    Article : 39 words
  11. APPLICATION TO IMPERIAL ARMY.

    The "Manchester Guardian," in reference to Lord Kitchener's report, writes: "We are inclined to wish that the latter part of Lord Kitchener's report, relating to the ...

    Article : 129 words
  12. GREECE ECONOMISING.

    For economical reasons the Greek Ministers in all the foreign capitals, except Constantinople, have been recalled, and matters have been left in the hands of ...

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  13. DAMAGES FOR INJURY.

    Mr. John L. Shine, comedian, has been awarded £1000 damages against Moss and Stoll's Empire Music Hall Circuit on account of an injury to one of his shoulders, ...

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  14. MURDERED EGYPTIAN PREMIER.

    Lord Cromer, in a letter, pays a high tribute to the late Bontros Pasha, Premier of Egypt, as a most capable Minister and a true patriot. Referring to the murder, ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. JUDGE ON "BLACKLEGGING."

    In the Industrial Court yesterday a carter admitted that he had signed for £2 3s per week for some considerable time, although his employer paid him only £2. ...

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  16. MR. COOK'S COMMENTS.

    "Naturally I am very pleased," said the Minister for Defence (Mr. Cook) yesterday, "that the report of Lord Kitchener stamps with a general approval the defence policy of last ...

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  17. MURDER OF SCHOOL INSPECTOR.

    Eight Bulgarians, teachers and merchants, were sentenced to death by a courtmartial at Salonika on a charge of murdering a school inspector named Ivanovitch. ...

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  18. AN INTERESTING VISIT.

    A good deal of importance is being attached to the present official visit to Berlin of Count von Achrenthal, Austro-Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs. ...

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  19. BIG CANE-CUTTERS' STRIKE.

    Twenty thousand sugarcane-cutters in Guadaloupe are out on strike. They have refused an offer of 33 per cent, increase in the wages. ...

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  20. EX-SULTAN'S CONDITION.

    Three daughters of the ex-Sultan, Abdul Hamid, one of his sons, Abdur Rahim, and eight ladies of the harem have returned to Constantinople. It is understood, that the ...

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  21. T[?]EATRE FLOOR COLLAPSES.

    The floor of a cinematograph theatre, in Patton, Pennsylvania, collapsed, and 500 people were thrown into the basement. Several persons were killed. ...

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  22. ABOLITION OF MIDDLEMEN.

    About the middle of last year a good deal of trouble occurred at the port between the Waterside Union and certain shipmasters and owners over theo employment of labour to ...

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  23. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The condtdon of Professor Goldwin Smith, D.C.L., of Canada, is reported to be critical. THE RECENT GALE. ...

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  24. CANADIAN IMMIGRATION.

    Router's correspondent at Montreal writes that this year immigration into Canada is starting earlier than usual, and, according to the bookings, all boats ...

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  25. THE FRANKLIN FRAUDS.

    It is estimated that the frauds committed by George Franklin, a Southampton builder, by means of bogus land leases, amount to £200,000. ...

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  26. UNIONISTS DETERMINED.

    Mr. Balfour, leader of the Unionist party, speaking at a luncheon to Unionists who won seats at the general election, said he agreed with Mr. Asquith, that the King's ...

    Article : 94 words
  27. A VALUABLE FIND.

    A manuscript containing the original version of Goethe's "Wilhelm Meister" has been discovered at Zurich. It contains much hitherto unknown material. ...

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  28. ALL SAFE.

    The Government steamer John Douglas returned here at 9 o'clock to-night. She picked up the missing lifeboat at the Howick Islands. All hands are safe. ...

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  29. NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN.

    Applications for conversion to new New South Wales stock in the loan of £2,750,000, bearing interest at the rate of 3½ per cent, issued at £97, amounted to ...

    Article : 53 words
  30. CHOPIN CENTENARY.

    English and Continental musical circles are celebrating to-day the centenary of Chopin's birth. ...

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  31. JEALOUS MAN'S ACT.

    Albert Nelson, a young man, was placed on trial at the Criminal Court to-day on a charge of having wounded Florence Sturges with intent to murder her at Prahran on October 6. ...

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  32. CATTLE SALEYAEDS.

    Mr. Gunn, M.L.C., president of the Pastoralists' Association, Mr. Henley, M.L.A., Mr. T. I. Campbell, secretary of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, and Messrs. G. Maiden ...

    Article : 558 words
  33. HOBART CARNIVAL.

    The final heats of the carnival yachting programme were sailed to-day, and were get off successfully, with the exception of the event for second-class yachts. In the first ...

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  34. REFORM OF THE LORDS.

    A meeting of Scottish members yesterday expressed strong feeling in favour of nore drastic action on the part of the Government. ...

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  35. INDIAN PRESS RESTRICTION.

    The publication of "Swarajya," a Hindu newspaper, has been stopped at Allahabad, as the proprietors failed to deposit security amounting to 1000 rupees (£76) for the ...

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  36. MARYLEBONE TEAM'S TOUR.

    The Marylebone team is playing a return match with the Transvaal. The colony went first to the wickets, and scored 371 for the loss of throe wickets, Zulch ...

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  37. TALLOW SALES

    At the sales of Australian and New Zealand tallow to-day, 650 casks were offered, and 483 were sold. Prices were:—Mutton, fine 37/; medium 33/6; beef fine 36/6, medium 33/6 ...

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  38. LORD CURZON CENSURED.

    Lord Curzon twice postponed his rectorial address to Glasgow University. Despite his explanation that the postponements were due to urgent political duties, the ...

    Article : 69 words
  39. THE IRISH DECISION.

    A meeting of Redmondites decided, in [?]ew of the supreme importance of the [?]ouse of Lords veto question, to refrain [?]om complicating the issues by moving ...

    Article : 103 words
  40. THE NAVAL FORCES.

    Approval has been given by the Minister for Defence (Mr. J. Cook) to increases of pay for various classes of naval men. The increase dates back to July 1, 1909, and the accrued ...

    Article : 117 words
  41. COMMERCIAL BOOMS.

    A number of prospectuses of rubber companies is offered daily to the public, who are eagerly subscribing. Prices of raw rubber continue hardening. ...

    Article : 71 words
  42. STANDING DOWN.

    Sir W. H. Holland and Sir Walter Foster [?]ll resign their seats for Rotherham and [?]eston respectively in favour of Mr. J. A. [?]ase, Chancellor of the Dueby of ...

    Article : 59 words
  43. NATIVE RISING.

    The Commissioner of Police received a telegram from the officer in charge of Derby to the effect that the telegram sent by Mr. Brown, of Mount Hart station, with reference to ...

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  44. THE FOREST MURDER.

    The trial of Bertie Langmaid for the murder of John James Butt at Forest on December 21 was concluded at 1.20 a.m. to-day, when the jury returned a verdict of guilty, ...

    Article : 117 words
  45. ENCOUNTER WITH SHARKS.

    Wm. Ross, an employee at Tye Bros., Allendale stud farm, at Mentone, and a boatman had a sensational encounter with two huge sharks off Meutone pier. The men were ...

    Article : 190 words
  46. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Fraser Walter, formerly chief proprietor of the "Times," aged 63 years. Mr. Arthur Fraser Walter was son of the ...

    Article : 102 words
  47. PEERS AND ELECTIONS.

    At the instance of Mr. Laurence Hardy [?]ionist), the House of Commons has [?]eed to a sessional order, so as to allow [?]mbers of the House of Lords, unless ...

    Article : 74 words
  48. THE GLENELG TRAGEDY.

    Harry Bachmann, Ironmoulder, 25, was tried at the Criminal Court to-day by Mr. Justice Homburg and jury for the murder at Glenelg, on January 24, of Edmund Davis, fruiterer, 62 ...

    Article : 140 words
  49. JIU-JITSU AND THE PUSH.

    The value of teaching the police jiu-jitsu was exemplified at midnight on Saturday, when Police-constable Colboy was set upon and knocked down by a crowd of larrikins at ...

    Article : 90 words
  50. LORD KITCHENER IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Lord Kitchener has arrived at Christchurch. He inspected the port defences, and reviewed the military forces. He will arrive at Wellington on Thursday. The Field-Marshal has ...

    Article : 43 words
  51. MINISTERAIL BY-ELECTION.

    [?] P. C. Simmons (Unionist) has decided [?]ontest the by-election caused by the [?]intment of Mr. W. Wedgwood Benns [?]unior Lord of the Treasury. ...

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  52. RIFLEMEN FOR BISLEY.

    The Queensland members of the Commonwealth team for Bisley will be:—H. Goy (Mount Morgan) and L. Grant (Charters Towers), not J. E. Hart, of the railways, ...

    Article : 35 words
  53. MR. ROBB HARWOOD.

    The death is announced of Mr. Robb Harwood, the well-known English actor. ...

    Article : 16 words
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