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  2. THE RIFT IN THE LUTE.

    When the British Empire League met las[?] evening for the annual meeting it was apparent that only little was needed to cause an explosion. ...

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  3. THE EASTERN SERVICE.

    In view of the fact that the State Government has decided to assist the line of vessels trading between Sydney and Singapore by a subsidy equal to that granted to Arch. Currie ...

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  4. FEDERAL OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    The Premier (Sir Thomas Bent) to-day received the following telegram from Mr. Wade regarding the payment of old-age pensions and the financial relationships of the ...

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  5. THE DEFENCE OF SYDNEY.

    Yesterday the Sydney forts added another bloodless victory to their already long list in beating off an imaginary invading squadron whose intention it was to land troops at Botany, ...

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  6. SOLOMON ISLANDS.

    Mr. C. M. Woodford, the Resident British Commissioner in the Solomon Islands, is at present on a visit to Sydney for the purpose of purchasing a steamship for patrol work in ...

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  7. RELIABILITY TRIALS.

    The Royal Automobile Club's international touring car reliability trials, which involved 1816 miles of roadwork and hillclimbing in Scotland and England, ...

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  8. EDUCATION COMPROMISE.

    Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Education, and the Anglican training colleges, have arranged for a modus vivendi to last 12 months. ...

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  9. FIGHTING THE TRADE.

    Earl Carrington, President of the Board of Agriculture, addressing 50,000 teetotallers at Manchester, said that Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, had given him a ...

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  10. THE CANCELLED LEASES.

    The "Times" publishes a letter signed by Mr. F. N. Yarwood, of Sydney, protesting against the Improvoment Leases Cancellation Act Declaratory Act of New South ...

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  11. IN TIME OF PEACE.

    The King and Queen were the week-end guests of the Earl and Countess of Pembroke at Wilton House, Salisbury. On arriving at Salisbury their Majesties ...

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  12. NEW PROTECTION.

    As was pointed out yesterday, the decision of the High Court in regard to the new protection policy as embodied in the Harvester Excise Act will have a bearing on other ...

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  13. TRAGEDY IN A GAOL.

    Warder Brown, who was assaulted by a Chinese prisoner with an axe on Saturday morning in the gaol, died at noon, 50 hours after the attack, without regaining ...

    Article : 364 words
  14. THE NEW DUTCH SERVICE.

    In connection with the recently reported statement of the Premier of New South Wales that the new Dutch service between Sydney and Singapore is to be subsidised, the ...

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  15. LONG-DISTANCE SWIMMING.

    J. A. Jarvis (England) won the long-distance swimming race from Richmond to Blackfriars. F. Beaurepaire (Victoria) collapsed from ...

    Article : 100 words
  16. OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    The Government invited the opinion of the principal friendly societies on the question of non-contributory pensions, and a majority replied favouring the bill. ...

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  17. SUNDAY CONCERTS IN CHURCH HOURS.

    The City Council last night carried a motion by Alderman Meaghor to allow concerts to take place in the Town Hall on Sundays during the hours of service in St. Andrew's ...

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  18. THE FODDER REGULATIONS.

    During a debate in the Cape Legislative Assembly on the prohibition by the States of Australia of forage from Cape Colony several vigorous speeches were delivered. ...

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  19. HEALTH OF CHILDREN.

    In connection with the recent inquiries into the physical condition of children, the first of a series of parents' meetings was held last evening at the Waterloo Town Hall, when Dr. ...

    Article : 318 words
  20. MONTENEGRIN CONSPIRACY.

    The trial at Cettinge of 52 men, charged with conspiring to overthrow the regime of Prince Nicholas of Montenegro, has concluded. ...

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  21. MINERS DO WHEELING.

    The wheelers employed at the Wallsend colliery attempted to throw the mine [?]l[?] to-day, but they were unsuccessful. It has been the custom for them to work only ...

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  22. ANOTHER LEGAL OPINION.

    Mr. W. H. Irvine, M.P., when asked for his view of the effect of the High Court's decision, said:—"The judgment raises very great doubts as to constitutionality of any Commonwealth ...

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  23. DISCUSSION IN PADDINGTON COUNCIL.

    At the meeting of the Paddington Council last night a netition was presented from 40 members of the local Church of Christ protesting against the proposal to lot the Town ...

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  24. MR. SWINBURNE'S REQUEST.

    The whole trouble has been most regrettable," remarked the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Swinburne) to-day, "and no one is more sorry than I am that it should have arisen." ...

    Article : 187 words
  25. THE "JACKSON CASE."

    A few days ago it was cabled from London that one of the British footballers, Jackson, had been recalled, owing to alleged professionalism. No indication wns given as to ...

    Article : 334 words
  26. ACTION FOR BREACH OF PROMISE.

    Application was made to the Chief Justice to-day in an action for breach of promise of marriage in which £1000 damages are claimed. The action is brought by Amy Smith by her ...

    Article : 193 words
  27. BAKERS ON STRIKE.

    Practically all the members of the Wellington Bakers' Union, numbering 82, struck work last night. Only a couple of bakeries are now working. The men refuse to work ...

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  28. THE SHAH'S WILL.

    The Shah, in the course of a rescript, censures the Anjumaris, which he describes as political societies without rules or constitution, for undue meddling in ...

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  29. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Miss Lalla Miranda met with an enthusiastic reception at Covent Garden. MADAME CLARA BUTT. Madame Clara Butt and Mr. Kennerley ...

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  30. HEAVY SNOW AT SUNNY CORNER.

    The weather has been intensely cold. The snow has now ceased, and, owing to the cold wind, the snow lying on the ground has frozen, and is like glass. In many places the ...

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  31. AUSTRALIA'S "MONGREL STOCK."

    Mr. W. Norman, formerly a practical farmer in Surrey, England, is spending his retired leisure in travelling and observing farming methods in different countries. He ...

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  32. EXECUTIONS.

    The sheriff has received instructions from the Government that in future no one but the necessary officials and the clergyman in attendance shall be admitted to executions in ...

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  33. FOR THE MISSION FIELD.

    One of the most valuable results of the Pan-Anglican Congress is the personal thank-offering of many men and women who volunteer to go anywhere in the ...

    Article : 56 words
  34. SPEED OF FIRE ENGINES.

    On June 13 a collision took place in Flinders-street between a motor fire pump and a tramcar. The car was damaged, and three passengers were injured. The motor pump was ...

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  35. EARLY ON THE ROAD.

    About 6 p.m. yesterday Emil Patterson, aged 18, Alfred Doidg, 18, and Thomas Josoph Cahill, 19, called at A. J. M'Donald's farmhouse, at Worrlbee, and asked for a shakedown for ...

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  36. PLAGUE AT WATERLOO.

    How far the domestic cat is capable of becoming a vehicle for the communication of plague to man is uncertain, but it appears beyond doubt that a kitten was the medium of ...

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  37. THE ARARAT MURDER.

    Charles Henry Deutschmann was executed in Ballarat Gaol this morning, for murdering his wife at Dobl[?]s, near Ararat, on April 11. Death was instantancous. ...

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  38. CHARGE AGAINST MR. R. S. SIEVIER

    Mr. R. S. Sievior will be charged to-morrow at Bow-street Police Court on a warrant which alleges that for the purpose of extorting £5000 he used threats that he ...

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  39. ADULTERATED PRODUCE.

    In view of the repented complaints made to the department regarding the prevalence of chaff adulteration, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Swinburne) took steps to have ...

    Article : 131 words
  40. SUDDEN DEATH OF AN OLD WOMAN.

    A peculiarly pathetic case of the sudden death of an aged couple occurred here to-day. Mrs. Hardly, in accordance with her usual custom, went to her husband's room to assist him ...

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  41. WEEVIL GRUB IN POTATOES.

    Weevil grub has made its appearance in potatoes imported from Queensland. A sample sent to the Government Entomologist (Mr. French) on Monday was found to be very badly ...

    Article : 84 words
  42. THE BURNS FIGHT.

    The syndicate which is directing the appearance of Burns, the world's champion boxer, to Australia during the visit of the American fleet, is experiencing a difficulty in ...

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  43. DRANK CHEMICAL COMPOUND.

    Two children at the railway refreshment rooms drank from a decanter containing chemical compound for extinguishing fire. They were very ill, but emetics were promptly ...

    Article : 36 words
  44. RUSSIAN BATTLESHIPS.

    The Council of the Empire by 113 votes to 85 adopted credits for the construction of four battleships rejected by the Duma. ...

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