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  2. GLEBE JUBILEE.

    It was [?] at the Glebe yesterday. The mu[?] [?] dressed itself in its best, flags and banners waved gaily in the breeze, and the residents turned out in full force to ...

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  3. THE FOOTBALL REFEREE.

    The recent experiences on the football grounds of Sydney and Melbourne would appear to make it necessary that the referees should be provided with suits of armour—chain ...

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  4. MASONIC GRAND LODGE.

    The ceremony of the installation of R.W. Bro. Hugh Montgomerie-Hamilton as grand master of the Masonic fraternity in New South Wales in succession to Admiral Sir ...

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  5. SECOND EDITION

    The Australians commenced a match to-day at Cardiff against South Wales. The visiting team consists of M. A. Noble (captain), S. E. Gregory, C. G. Macartney, ...

    Article : 106 words
  6. DISASTERS IN FAR EAST.

    Reuter's agency reports that a fire raged in Osaka, Japan, throughout yesterday. Thousands of buildings were ruined, and the world-famous Buddhist Temple ...

    Article : 136 words
  7. EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO.

    Additional reports regarding the severe earthquake which was experienced over 1000 square miles of Mexico on Friday state that the shocks lasted 14 hours, and ...

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  8. REVOLT IN CATALONIA.

    The correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" writes that General Santiago, with three regiments of cavalry and four regiments of infantry, gave battle to the ...

    Article : 110 words
  9. PROBLEMS OF DEFENCE.

    The "Times" is publishing an important series of leading articles discussing the root problems of Imperial defence. The articles advocate three principles to govern the ...

    Article : 336 words
  10. FIRES.

    A fire broke out at about 6.24 last evening in a crockery warehouse at 216 King-street, Newtown, known as the Little Wonder, and occupied by Edward Locock. The cause of ...

    Article : 231 words
  11. FLOODS IN MANCHURIA.

    Disastrous floods have occurred in Manchuria. One thousand people were drowned at Kirin. ...

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  12. CHARGING THE BARRICADES.

    When the mounted police in Barcelona charged the barricades, their horses were caught in wire entanglements. The men were nearly all thrown, and ...

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  13. UNITED STATES TARIFF.

    The House of Representatives by a majority of 22 votes adopted the tariff as amended by the conference committee of both Houses of Congress. The division ...

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  14. THE COAL TROUBLE.

    All the newspapers congratulate Mr. Winston Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, on his successful mediation, firmness, and tact in averting a disastrous ...

    Article : 81 words
  15. THE CITY ISOLATED.

    Barcelona is still Isolated by land and sea. The surrounding district is in the hands of the rebels, who intercept communication by road and railways. ...

    Article : 77 words
  16. A ROZELLE INCIDENT.

    Just as the children at the Public school. Darling-street, Rozelle, were being formed into line yesterday morning a cask of tar. which was being heated at the rear of the ...

    Article : 99 words
  17. ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

    The "Daily Express" states that Captain R. F. Scott, R.N., has completed plans for a fresh expedition to the South Pole in 1910, and that the financial matters have ...

    Article : 41 words
  18. STEAMER CHILLAGOE OVERDUE.

    Howard Smith's steamer Chillagoe, which left for Merauke (Dutch Papua) a fortnight ago, and should have touched at Thursday Island on her return voyage during the early ...

    Article : 195 words
  19. DREADNOUGHTS OR NOTHING.

    When the attention of Sir Joseph Ward was called to the suggestion of the "Times" he expressed the belief that the New Zealand Government would not ...

    Article : 46 words
  20. TOWNS PROCLAIMED REPUBLICS.

    Following on the surrender of the rebels at Barcelona, the revolt spread to the industrial towns along the coast and in the mountain districts. ...

    Article : 68 words
  21. GOVERNMENT DREDGES.

    Speaking at the opening of the Teven Bridge on Saturday, the Mayor of Ballina (Alderman MacKinnon) stated that the Works Department was about to remove the sand pump ...

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  22. LIEUTENANT SHACKLETON'S PLANS.

    Lieutenant Shackleton announces that he will not attempt to reach the South Pole until Captain Scott returns. If Captain Scott is able to land on King Edward ...

    Article : 136 words
  23. THE MOORISH CAMPAIGN.

    The "Times" correspondent at Melilla telegraphs that there has been no fighting between the Spaniards and the Moors since July 27, when 30 officers and 500 men ...

    Article : 79 words
  24. TRANSPORT OF TROOPS.

    Lord Esher, Chairman of the London Territorial Committee, arranged a scheme whereby the Great Western Railway transported 15,000 men of the Territorial Army, ...

    Article : 82 words
  25. BROKEN HILL UNIONS.

    The Unions Unification Conference was concluded on Sunday. The conference decided to call the federation the Australian Industrial Union. The entrance fee was fixed at ...

    Article : 216 words
  26. MR. BOWDEN. M.P.

    Mr. Bowden, M.P., in addressing an audience at the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night, was asked if he would refuse to sign the Orange platform, as announced by Mr. Wilks. ...

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  27. SIR JOSEPH WARD.

    The "Standard" says that general satisfaction will be felt at the recognition accorded Sir Joseph Ward as an acknowledgment of New Zealand's loyalty. ...

    Article : 55 words
  28. FEDERAL REVENUE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 141 words
  29. SOUTH AFRICAN UNION.

    The delegates from Cape Colony desired that the South Africa Act of Union should become operative on January 1, as they feared a recrudescence of provincial ...

    Article : 95 words
  30. EXTENSIVE STRIKE IN SWEDEN.

    The workmen engaged in certain industries in Sweden are refusing to accept the arbitrators' award. The masters have locked-out 83,000 ...

    Article : 58 words
  31. KOSCIUSKO SNOWS.

    There were heavy falls of snow in the mountain country on Sunday and to-day. Strong north-westerly winds in the Cooma district continued on Sunday night. Three ...

    Article : 77 words
  32. CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL.

    Mr. Ernest Schiff has presented £100,000 to build a home of recovery in connection with London hospitals in memory of his brother Alfred, who died of consumption. ...

    Article : 38 words
  33. "UNCHRISTIAN SPORTS."

    The Rev. Jas. Cosh, preaching on the ethics of sport at the Presbyterian Church last night, said that intimately associated with many sports were gambling, drinking, ...

    Article : 143 words
  34. BOY CIGARETTE SMOKERS.

    After reading the advice of Drs. Joske, Jamieson, and Springthorpe, in their report upon cigarette smoking, the Premier (Mr. Murray) seems to be inclined to modify his ...

    Article : 122 words
  35. CHEAPER CABLES.

    Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P., in a letter to the Prime Minister, Mr. Asquith, offers to submit to the Defence Conference statistics showing that ...

    Article : 91 words
  36. POSTAL COMMISSION.

    The Postal Commission resumed its sittings at Parliament House. Mr. J. Oxenham, Assistant Secretary to the Postmaster-General's Department, said that ...

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  37. SOUTH AFRICAN STEAMER OVERDUE.

    Reuter's correspondent at Durban writes that alarm is felt owing to the non-arrival at Capetown of the Lund liner Waratah, which left Port Natal on July 26, with 300 ...

    Article : 103 words
  38. REFRIGERATORS' DISPUTE.

    The hearing was commenced before the President of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court (Mr. Justice Higgins) to-day of a claim which the Federated Engine Drivers' and ...

    Article : 218 words
  39. GAS EXPLOSION IN MINE.

    An explosion of gas occurred at the New Madame Berry mine, Creswick, to-day. Thomas Whitfield, shift boss, and Bryan Whelan, a young miner, were seriously ...

    Article : 39 words
  40. A GERALDTON FIRE.

    A Goraldton wire states that what appears to have been a deliberate attempt to burn down the draper's shop of A. Anthony occurred at an early hour this morning, when the ...

    Article : 81 words
  41. LONG CHURCH SERVICES.

    The Rev. H. F. Scott, vicar of St. James' Church, Melbourne, stated to-day that he was in hearty accord with the views expressed by Mr. Justice Pring in Sydney a few days ago, in ...

    Article : 114 words
  42. INTERSTATE TENNIS.

    The following players have been chosen to represent Queensland against New South Wales in the tennis championships:—Turner, Richardson, Thurlow, St. John, Exton, and N. ...

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  43. FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT.

    Amy Frances Kells, aged 18, daughter of Mr. Robt. Kells, a well-known farmer at Tomerong, died on Saturday morning from the effects of burns accidentally received the ...

    Article : 168 words
  44. THE LAND PROBLEM.

    Mr. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Ex[?]hequer, speaking at Limehouse, said that the ownership of land was not merely for enjoyment, but stewardship. Unless ...

    Article : 85 words
  45. ORVILLE WRIGHT AEROPLANE.

    Mr. Orville Wright, with a passenger, flew with his aeroplane in a straight line a distance of five miles and back in 14 minutes 40 seconds, thus fulfilling the ...

    Article : 43 words
  46. QUEENSLAND REVENUE.

    The revenue for July was £350,833, a decrease compared with July last year of £47,471. The principal decrease was the amount ...

    Article : 77 words
  47. INTER-'VARSITY FOOTBALL.

    Sydney University to-day defeated a Rugby football team representing Victoria by 14 points to 6. The game was played on the East Melbourne Cricket Ground, which had been made heavy by yesterday's ...

    Article : 439 words
  48. EDUCATIONAL WORKMEN'S CLUB.

    The members of the Helensburgh Workmen's Social and Literary Club evidenced by a testimonial their appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. W. P. Mitchell ...

    Article : 131 words
  49. IMPERIAL GENERAL STAFF.

    The Minister for Defence (Mr. Joseph Cook) contemplates making an important modification in the scheme submitted by Major-General Hoad for the establishment of the ...

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  50. POLICE STOP FIGHT.

    In the Theatre Royal last night, Harry Sandow, of New South Wales, 12st 5lb, met W. Turner, 13st 7lb, champion heavy-weight of Tasmania. The theatre was crowded in every ...

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  51. GIRL'S SUDDEN DEATH.

    Florence Murray, aged 21, the daughter of a clerk in the post-office, died suddenly yesterday. As she was returning on Saturday night from ...

    Article : 84 words
  52. DRINK IN NEW ZEALAND.

    The Customs and Excise returns indicate that the consumption of liquor continues to increase. At Invercargill, where no license prevails, ...

    Article : 58 words
  53. DEATH OF MR. A. M'ARTHUR.

    The death is announced of Mr. Alexander M'Arthur, formerly of Sydney, and at one time chairman of W. and A. M'Arthur, Limited. Mr. M'Arthur, who was 95 years ...

    Article : 212 words
  54. MISSION BOAT CAPSIZES.

    A boat belonging to the mission steamer Southern Cross was capsized during a squall in the harbour to-night, and the chief engineer (Mr. R. Rae), the chief steward (Mr. T. ...

    Article : 124 words
  55. SHIRES AND CIRCULAR LETTERS.

    The Talbragar Shire Council on Saturday had before it a circular letter from the Canobolas Shire Council covering a motion passed by that council in favour of moneys ...

    Article : 141 words
  56. TRAIN PARTLY DERAILED.

    The brake van and carriage of a passenger train from West Maitland to Stanford-Merthyr was derailed at East Greta platform last night. No serious damage was do[?]e. ...

    Article : 52 words
  57. STABBED IN THE BACK.

    George M'Farlane, 24, a hawker, living in Palmer-street, Woolloomooloo, was admitted to the Sydney Hospital last night with five puncture wounds on the left side of the spine, ...

    Article : 120 words
  58. LOVER'S SUICIDE.

    Charles Barry M'Carthy committed suicide by taking prussic acid to-day because, on his arrival from England yesterday, he found a young lady to whom he regarded himself as ...

    Article : 46 words
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