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  2. FARTHEST SOUTH. MR. ARMYTAGE'S STORY.

    Mr. Bertram Armytage, of Victoria, was one of the members on the Antarctic expedition. In an interview to-day he said:—"I was to take charge of the Manchurian ponies, ...

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  3. "CALL PARLIAMENT!" OMINOUS MOVE BY MR. DEAKIN.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) is to be asked to call Parliament together at an earlier date than he intended. A requisition has been prepared and signed by a number ...

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  4. FEVER-STRICKEN STEAMER.

    Some excitement was occasioned in shipping circles on Saturday by the receipt of a wireless telegram from H.M.S. Prometheus stating that she had spoken the steamer ...

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  5. VARSITY BOAT RACE.

    The University boat race, Oxford versus Cambridge, was rowed to-day over the course from Putney to Mortlake, and resulted in a win for Oxford by three ...

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  6. SOUTH AFRICA. THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION.

    The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council of the Orange River. Colony have adopted the draft Constitution of South Africa. ...

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  7. DEFENCE OF EMPIRE. GENERAL AWAKENING.

    Mr. de Villiers, Attorney-General of the Transvaal, speaking in the Legislative Assembly at Pretoria, in referring to the suggestion that a Dreadnought should be ...

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  8. HOMEBUSH ACTION.

    At the last meeting of the Homebush Council the Mayor (Alderman Wilkins) said that in response to a general desire on the part of the local residents that he should do so, he ...

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  9. THE CITIZENS' FUND.

    The Lord Mayor means to go on with the Dreadnought fund, in order to give private citizens a chance of doing something more than merely contribute through the ...

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  10. DELAGOA BAY.

    An agreement between the Transvaal and Mozambique has been signed after consultation with other South African States. The agreement stipulates that the ...

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  11. "NATIONAL OBJECT LESSON."

    A feature of the gathering of the Philosophical Institute, which banqueted Lieutenant Shackleton at Christchurch, was the tremendous enthusiasm when references were made to ...

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  12. SHIPYARD FOR DREADNOUGHTS.

    Several speakers in the Canadian House of Commons suggested that a shipyard should be provided large enough to accommodate Dreadnoughts. ...

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  13. A VAIN ENDEAVOUR.

    Mr. Moore, the Tremior, speaking on the question of defence, said: "I am in accord with the policy of compulsory training and the establishment of a small-arms and ...

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  14. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST INVASION.

    As a precaution in the event of invasion the War Office has arranged to secure 2000 taxicabs in London to transport 10,000 troops to the coast. ...

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  15. LABOUR MEMBERS' PROTEST.

    The "Pall Mall Gazette" is amazed that Labour members of the House of Commons should go out of their way to protest if somebody else should offer to heip ...

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  16. FUND STARTED IN PERTH.

    A Dreadnought fund has been started in Perth by Dr. Saw, who contributes £25. ...

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  17. RIOTS IN CAIRO.

    Five thousand people, chiefly students, marched through Cairo shouting against the new press law. Seditious speeches were made in the Opera-square. ...

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  18. AT MANLY.

    A minute was road at the last meeting of the Manly Council from the Mayor (Alderman J. Bonner), supporting the action of the Lord Mayor of Sydney in his efforts to further the ...

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  19. NAVY LEAGUE ACTIVE.

    The Navy League has already arranged 34 meetings to be held in the large provincial towns. ...

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  20. THE SUBSCRIPTIONS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 210 words
  21. THE TWO REQUISITES.

    Mr. Robert Blatchford, editor of "The Clarion" (Socialist), has published a strong article advocating a powerful fleet and perfect army. ...

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  22. PRICE OF HARVESTERS.

    The Harvester Commission continued its sittings yesterday. Henry Gardiner, of Gardiner Bros., who acts as agents for T. Robinson and Co., said ...

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  23. MR. COOK IN SUPPORT.

    Mr. J. Cook, M.P., in an interview, said:—"I think Parliament should be called together at the earliest moment. It is impossible to over-estimate the gravity of the situation, ...

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  24. NAVY FOR CANADA.

    The Canadian Government has decided to act on the statement of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Prime Minister, that Canada should provide the nucleus of a local navy. ...

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  25. FRANCO-CANADIAN TREATY.

    The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Mail" reports that the Franco-Canadian Commercial Treaty will enable Canadian manufacturers of agricultural machinery ...

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  26. SAMOAN DISTURBANCES.

    Replying in the Reichstag to critics who complained that the Government had refused to issue arms to German settlers in Samoa, Herr Dernburg, Secretary for the ...

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  27. ROYAL GOLF CLUB.

    More perfect weather could not have been desired than that which prevailed on Saturday afternoon, when the opening for the season at the Royal Golf Club on the Rose ...

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  28. OUR DREADNOUGHT.

    "Has the State power to make this offer?" The question is one which is now being asked in political circles, the provisions of the Federal Constitution being the basis of the ...

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  29. EXPLOSION OF PETROLEUM.

    Au explosion, which occurred on the petroleum vessel Jules Henry, at Marseilles, destroyed the deck during an official visit of inspection. ...

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  30. LIEUTENANT SHACKLETON ENTERTAINED.

    The Philosophical Institute banqueted Lieut, Shackleton last night. There was a large and representative gathering. Mr. Waite, president, in a culogistic speech, toasted ...

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  31. THE HERALD" LIST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 32 words
  32. IRONWORKERS' STRIKE.

    The dispute regarding the 18-inch mill at the ironworks is still unsettled. The mill was worked for a short period on Friday by members of the staff. ...

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  33. LABOUR PARTY'S PROPOSAL.

    Mr. Keir Hardie, M.P. (Socialist), speaking at Reading yesterday, said that the alternative of the Labour party, to tariff reform was a 10 per cent. tax on incomes ...

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  34. "ADMIRAL HUGHES."

    On Saturday, at Parramatta, Mr. Joseph Cook, M.P., was present at a luncheon tendered to Mr. Lee, Minister for Works. Responding to a toast with which his name ...

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  35. RACE OF 18 MILES.

    The Redfern Harriers held a long-distance race on Saturday. The competitors covered 18 miles, which is said to be the longest distance over raced in Australia. There was a ...

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  36. RAILWAY ARBITRATION.

    Lord Cromer, who was selected as arbitrator in the dispute between the Midland Railway Company and its employees, decided that 11 hours' work should ...

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  37. NON-POLITICAL CHURCHES.

    Nonconformists are forming an AntiSocialistic Association to combat socialism in the Free churches, and to discountenance politics in the pulpit. ...

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  38. FIRE AT COBAR.

    A disastrous fire commenced at 10.30 last night, totally destroying the big store premises and stock of Messrs. Ward, Bushell, and Co. A whole row of shops adjoining, ...

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  39. CLOSING PUBLIC-HOUSES.

    A bill introduced to the House of Commons by Mr. Charles H. Roberts (Liberal) provides that public-houses shall close on election days. ...

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  40. THE WOLGAN TROUBLE.

    The town committee appointed to deal with cases of distress arising 'through stoppage of all industry at Wolgan has stated that there is no immediate possibility of the ...

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  41. AMERICAN AMBASSADOR.

    Dr. Charles William Eliot, ex-President of Harvard University, who was offered the post of Ambassador to Great Britain in succession to Mr. Whitelaw Reid, has ...

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  42. CUTTER SPRINGS A LEAK.

    The Customs have received the following telegram from the Acting-Sub-collector Customs at Port Hedland:—"Mr. Manby, who is captain and owner of the cutter Lily, reports ...

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  43. O.K. COPPER CASE.

    The adjourned application of the defendants in the action of Messrs., A. Hirsch and Son v O.K. Copper Mines Development Syndicate, for a stay ...

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  44. ALLEGED CUSTOMS FRAUD.

    The Collector of Customs at New York has ordered the American Sugar Refining Company to pay 1,239,000 dollars (£247,800), alleging duties evaded ...

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  45. ALLEGED JAPANESE SPIES.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) made a reply on Saturday to the comments of the Japanese Consul-General (Mr. K. Uyeno) in Sydney on the statement that a party of ...

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  46. M'GOWEN SILENT.

    In view of the fact that there is a likelihood of the State Parliament being called together shortly to deal with the Dreadnought proposal, Mr. M'Gowen, lender of the Opposition, ...

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  47. DEATH OF GENERAL CLEMENTS.

    The death is announced of Major-General Ralph Clements, commanding the 4th Division, Quetta, India, aged 54 years. Death was due to appendicitis. ...

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  48. YACHTSMAN DROWNED.

    Alexander John Grimmond, a young man, resident of Hobart, was drowned in the Derwent yesterday. He was a member of a crew of five of the yacht Fancy. The boat was struck ...

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  49. Y.M.C.A. SHILLING FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 205 words
  50. STABILITY OF LLOYD'S.

    In consequence of criticisms, Lloyd's members have submitted to an official audit. The result is that 98 per cent. of the members have been certified as good for ...

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  51. THE STATES' OFFER.

    The Premier (Mr. Wade) stated last night that he had not yet received a reply from the Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) in referenco to the proposed offer of a Dreadnought to Great ...

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  52. A SULTRY DAY.

    The weather was anything but pleasant yesterday. The morning broke hot and muggy, ard, to make matters worse, a hot wind, carrying clouds of dust, was experienced in the ...

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  53. INFLUENCE OF ICEBERGS.

    Dr. Hammond, of Yarra, in his summary of the weather for March, states that the month has been disappointing after the excellent prospects in January and February, and rain ...

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  54. DENBIGHSHIRE BY-ELECTION.

    Mr. E. G. Himmerde, K.C. (L.), having vacated his seat as representative of Denbighshire East in the House of Commons, owing to his acceptance of the office of ...

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  55. BURGLAR IN A BANK.

    Early yesterday evening the police on duty, at the lockup in Hunter-street heard screams for help coming from the City Bank, which is situated Just opposite. Constables immediately, ...

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  56. IN THE COUNTRY.

    A meeting in the council-chambers yesterday, the Mayor, Alderman Richard Moore, presiding, passed a resolution in support of the Lord Mayor's action to contribute to the ...

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  57. AUSTRALIAN LOANS.

    Scrip of the last New South Wales loan is quoted at 17s 6d premium, and of the Queensland loan at 10s premium. ...

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  58. MISSING AN OPPORTUNITY.

    Mr. Evans, the Premier, when interviewed as to the naval proposals of Mr. Fisher, said: —"I am entirely opposed to them. I regret exceedingly the stand taken up by Mr. Fisher ...

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  59. MR. JESSE COLLINGS.

    Mr. Jesse Collings, M.P., is in a critical condition, the result of a recent fall. ...

    Article : 22 words
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