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  2. POTATO EMBARGO.

    The Minister for Agriculture regrets that Victoria should have adopted an attitude of hostility against New South Wales in respect merely to transit arrangements in the potato ...

    Article : 386 words
  3. COAL VEND TACTICS.

    The enormous powers wielded by the coal vend have just been strikingly illustrated by the case of the barque Laura, which has been refused a cargo of coal at Newcastle. ...

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  4. THE FINANCIAL PROBLEM.

    In the House of Representatives to-day the debate on the motion by the Prime Minister, that he have leave to bring in a bill to alter the provisions of the Constitution relating to ...

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  5. THE COMMERCE DELEGATES

    "What impressions do you carry away with you?" The question was put to several oversea delegates to the Congress of Chambers of Commerce, who were yesterday entertained by ...

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  6. THE BURNING SHIP.

    In response to special inquiries, Lloyd's Manila correspondent telegraphs confirming the report of the steamer Harlow, that on July 27, 180 miles from Durban, a ...

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  7. EMPIRE DEFENCE.

    The "Daily Graphic" says:—"The Commonwealth Defence Bill is of so noble a plan, arising from so generous and worthy an aspiration, that it is almost impertinent ...

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  8. THE POLE SQUABBLE.

    Commander Peary is so exasperated at Dr. Cook's welcome in New York that he announces he will neither accept any public honours, nor attempt to controvert Dr. ...

    Article : 163 words
  9. THE FINANCE BILL.

    The Finance Bill was further considered in Committee in the House of Commons yesterday. In connection with clause 56, doubling ...

    Article : 414 words
  10. "NOT THE WARATAH."

    William Lund and Sons, owners of the Waratah, state that the steamer Clan Macintyre reported sighting the Waratah at 9.30 on the morning of July 27 in the ...

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  11. THE MASSACRE IN KIEFF.

    The outbreak reported in Kieff, Southern Russia, in which the Jewish quarter of the city was attacked by [?]eactionaries and hooligans, is semi-officially contradicted in ...

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  12. THE CASE FOR DR. COOK.

    The Board of Aldermen in New York has resolved to give Dr. Cook a public reception, and to confer upon him the freedom of the city. ...

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  13. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales this afternoon there was spirited competition for all descriptions, and prices were firm at the highest level. ...

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  14. MERCHANTS' COMPLAINT.

    Sydney merchants interested in the potato trade continue to complain of the attitude of the Minister for Agriculture in regard to the prohibition of Victorian and Tasmanian ...

    Article : 243 words
  15. CAPTAIN SCOTT'S EXPEDITION.

    Captain R. F. Scott, R.N., has his staff and crew complete for his South Polar expedition. ...

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  16. A.J.S. BANK.

    The depositors of the Australian Joint Stock Bank generally approve of the final proposals for reconstruction. Press comments are invariably ...

    Article : 33 words
  17. CANE-CUTTERS' STRIKE.

    The William Wakefield landed 31 men at Goondi yesterday. They were addressed by Mr. Davies, manager. While doing so about 40 strikers marched up near the company's ...

    Article : 350 words
  18. AUSTRALASIAN LEGISLATION.

    Lord Rosebery has written the preface to a book, entitled "Legislation of the Empire, 1898-1907," edited by C. Bedwell. In his foreword, Lord Rosebery ...

    Article : 131 words
  19. N.S.W. PRODUCTS.

    New South Wales has secured a space 70ft by 45ft at the Crystal Palace for a standing exhibit of all classes of the State's products. ...

    Article : 72 words
  20. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RESTRICTION.

    The Under-Secretary for Agriculture has received official word from Adelaide that Irish blight had been discovered at Mount Gambier. The Minister has decided to strietly ...

    Article : 46 words
  21. GENERAL CABLES.

    Mr. Davidson, Inspector-General of Victorian Public Works, has arrived in London. DESTROYER ITCHEN REFLOATED. ...

    Article : 106 words
  22. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Thirty of the hundred Civil servants who are taking up land on special concession are now in readiness to depart, and will next Monday proceed north of Kellerberrin to Codjin and ...

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  23. MR. ROOSEVELT.

    Leslie Tarleton, an Australian, who served in the South African war, has joined Mr. Roosevelt's party at Kapite, in British East Africa. ...

    Article : 78 words
  24. "IF THE LORDS REJECT."

    Mr. Gladstone, Home Secretary, speaking at Cinderford, Gloucestershire, made a further reference to the Lords and the Budget. ...

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  25. THE CANADIAN DELEGATES.

    The delegates express themselves delighted with their visit. Their most sanguine anticipations have been far more than realised, and they feel specially grateful to Mr. Winchcombe ...

    Article : 553 words
  26. RAIN OVER THE WHEAT AREA.

    The rain which fell on Wednesday extended throughout the wheat area, averaging from 30 points in some districts to 50 and in some cases over 100. This timely rain should ensure ...

    Article : 134 words
  27. DEVELOPING TASMANIAN COALFIELDS.

    The East Coast Industries Bill will be introduced in the Assembly next week. The scheme includes the building of a railway from Cole's Bay northwards towards Seymour, ...

    Article : 142 words
  28. TOWN PLANNING BILL.

    At the instance of the Earl of Camperdown, and Viscount St. Aldwyn, the House of Lords introduced amendments as safeguards in the House and Town Lands ...

    Article : 82 words
  29. MR. BALFOUR'S SPEECH.

    The "Westminster Gazette" and "Star" emphasise Mr. Balfour's silence with regard to food taxes, and also declare that his speech was lacking in details of an ...

    Article : 40 words
  30. DREADNOUGHT FUND.

    The Lord Mayor said yesterday that he was very pleased with the way in which the allocation of the Dreadnought Fund had been received. The administration of the board of ...

    Article : 440 words
  31. KEEPING MILK FRESH.

    W. D. Pasey's remarkable method, by which milk can be kept fresh for an indefinite period, is arousing great interest. A bottle of milk, which was claimed to be about five months ...

    Article : 346 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Rangitikei byelection resulted—Smith (Government), 2404; Hockly (Opposition), 2005. Two small returns have yet to come in, but they cannot affect the result. ...

    Article : 67 words
  33. LORD AVEBURY'S OPINION.

    Lord Avebury, P.C., Interviewed in regard to Mr. Balfour's speech at Birmingham, said it was an excellent statement of the probable effect of the Budget. But ...

    Article : 90 words
  34. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly on Thursday night, Mr. Bath, leader of the Opposition, resumed the debate on the second reading of the Agricultural Bank Amendment Bill. The debate was ...

    Article : 191 words
  35. THE NIMROD.

    The steamer Nimrod, with Lieutenant Shackleton on board, received an ovation while passing up the Thames to Temple Pier, where the vessel will be open for ...

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  36. THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    The Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Fuller) will take with him to Sydney to-night the report of the Advisory Board on the Federal capital, and discuss it with the Premier of ...

    Article : 42 words
  37. CONTROL OF THE RAILWAYS.

    At yesterday's meeting of the State Cabinet consideration was given to the question of appointing a successor to the late Mr. D. Kirkcaldie, as Assistant Commissioner for ...

    Article : 255 words
  38. THE LAND TAXES.

    Mr. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, exempts from the new land taxes bona-flde sporting and recreation clubs. ...

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  39. TASMANIAN MINING.

    During the past fortnight the usual quantity of average grade material was treated by the Mt. Bischoff mine. The Queen lode is much more free from pyrites. ...

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  40. AUSTRALIAN TARIFF.

    Mr. J. X. Merriman, Premier of Cape Colony, replying to a deputation at Capetown concerning the effect of the Australian tariff upon Cape dynamite, said: "This ...

    Article : 80 words
  41. THE DEFENCE BILL.

    Speaking to-day with regard to the Government's scheme, the Minister for Defence (Mr. Joseph Cook) said: "I am very pleased With the huge amount of favourable comment ...

    Article : 174 words
  42. BURNING FATALITY.

    Lucian Tollman, aged 2 years, lately living with her parents in Botany-street, Waterloo, was taken to Sydney Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from severe burns about the ...

    Article : 65 words
  43. DEPARTURE FOR MELBOURNE.

    The delegates left by special train last night for Melbourne, receiving a hearty send-off from many people with whom they were brought into contact during their stay here. ...

    Article : 91 words
  44. WOOL-BUYERS' STRIKE.

    Further parleyings took place yesterday between representatives of the Sydney wool-buyers and wool-selling brokers' associations over the matter in dispute with regard to the ...

    Article : 246 words
  45. BUSH FIRES IN QUEENSLAND.

    A large bush fire passed from north to east last evening. It is supposed to be in the Coreena desert country. ...

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  46. LEAGUE LITIGATION.

    The Rugby Football League and the associated clubs are not a happy family. Further troubles have arisen out of the recent Kangaroo and Wallaby matches, and there is more ...

    Article : 300 words
  47. SUICIDES BY POISON.

    The City Coroner held inquests yesterday, at the Balmain Police Court touching the deaths of Mrs. Frances Jane Kirkby, of Rowntree-street, Balmain, and Mrs. Ada Moyse, of ...

    Article : 72 words
  48. AN ISLAND WRECK.

    The steamer Parua has been totally wrecked on Naselal Reef. This is the second occasion on which the Parua has been reported as a total loss. About ...

    Article : 143 words
  49. THE LAST STRAW.

    The hunger strike of the suffragettes who were sentenced to imprisonment at Birmingham for molesting Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, has collapsed. ...

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  50. LABOUR MEN'S SCRUPLES.

    The invitations which had boen extended to the president and secretary of the Trades Hall Council to attend the Commonwealth and State Parliamentary functions to welcome the ...

    Article : 138 words
  51. MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES.

    Full-time has been worked in all departments at the ironworks. Both sheet furnaces are still under fire, and working well. Good progress is being made with the erection of several ...

    Article : 94 words
  52. OUR NEW STORY.

    Next Tuesday will begin an exciting new story by Richard Marsh, under the title "The Lovely Mrs. Blake." This is the narrative of a strange and puzzling disappearance. Mrs. ...

    Article : 239 words
  53. MELANESIAN MISSION.

    A sale of work was held in St. James's Hall yesterday afternoon in aid of the Melanesian Mission. Lady Chelmsford, who was accompanied by Miss Hart, of Brisbane, and attended by Mr. Grenville Miller, the ...

    Article : 91 words
  54. TIDAL WAVE.

    A tidal wave swept the Louisiana coast (U.S.A.). Three hundred people perished. The damage inland caused by floods ...

    Article : 74 words
  55. SOUTH CLIFTON TROUBLE.

    Work was resumed at the South Clifton colliery this morning. All hands, excepting the two miners who refused to pay the fine imposed by the union for working special places ...

    Article : 108 words
  56. MASTER PRINTERS' CONFERENCE.

    At the annual meeting of the Victorian Master Printers' Association, the president of the South Australian Master Printers' Association (Mr. Hussey) was present by ...

    Article : 81 words
  57. LATE SHIPPING.

    The Dutch steamer Le Maire left Sydney at 1 o'clock this morning for Melbourne, via Newcastle. The Blue Funnel liner [?]ector, from Kuchinotzu, Japan, arrived off Sydney Heads early this morning. ...

    Article : 78 words
  58. SMALL ARMS FACTORY.

    Messrs. E. Moser, chief draftsman in the works branch of the Home Affairs Department, and Sydney Cook, draftsman in the same department, have been in Lithgow for a couple ...

    Article : 76 words
  59. PERTH POISONING CASE.

    The condemned woman, Martha Rendall when informed of the Executive Council's decision that, she was to be hanged on October 6, again displayed the great nerve which ...

    Article : 50 words
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