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  2. THE GENERAL RAINS. FURTHER FAILS OVER HALF THE STATE. HEAVY DOWNPOURS IN THE SOUTH

    Further rains have fallen over more than half the State, and many exceedingly heavy; downpours are reported. The whole of the central, eastern, and southern districts ...

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  3. VICTORIA. OBSTRUCTIONS ON THE RAILWAY.

    A broken cab shaft was found across the railway at Northcote this morning. This is tho second obstruction found in the same place with in a week. ...

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  4. NORTH SYDNEY TORNADO FURTHER PARTICULARS. EXPRESSIONS OE SYMPATHY.

    Public attention was turned yesterday to the terrific tornado which swept over portion of the northern suburbs on Tuesday with such disastrous results. So confined was the action ...

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  5. MURDER AT SURRY HILLS.

    A shocking case of murder and attempted suicide occurred at 66 Nickson-street, Surry Hills, last evening. Richard Riley, or E. Sexton, 26, employed as a kitchenman at the ...

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  6. SINAI DISPUTE.

    Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, addressing the House of Commons last night, said" that the Sinai peninsula for ...

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  7. MOROCCO CRISIS.

    The International Conference at Algeciras has approved of the amendment of the American delegate, introduced in the hope of reconciling French and German ...

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  8. SOUTH AFRICA. THE NEW CONSTITUTIONS.

    Sir Henry Campbell-Bam[?]rman, the Prime Minister, in the House of Commons, yesterday, declined to facilitate an early discussion on the instruction given to the ...

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  9. INQUEST ON TOOMEY.

    Mr. Clarke, P.M., Coroner, conducted an inquest yesterday afternoon at the St. Leonards Hotel on the body of Patrick Toomey, aged 67 years, who was killed during Tuesday's ...

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  10. THE ADELAIDE EXPRESS.

    The Chambers of Commerce and Manufactures waited on the Railway Commissioners to-day to support a request that a dining car should be placed on the Adelaide express. ...

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  11. A DISAPPOINTED IMMIGRANT.

    Mr. Bent has received a letter from a new arrival in Western Australia, complaining that the Government [?]ore the promises of their Agent-General, [?]nd lot would-be settlers dle ...

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  12. GERMAN NAVAL POLICY.

    During a debate in the Reichstag Herr Bebel, a leader of the Socialists, attributed the isolation of Germany to distrust of her naval policy. Russia, France, and Great ...

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  13. FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANIES.

    The Earl of Onslow inquired in the House [?] Lords last night what steps had been taken to require foreign insurance companies to keep in Great Britain ...

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  14. A BIG UNDERTAKING.

    A big deputation to-day waited on the State Premier, and asked for £300,000 a year to be spent on completing the channel from the Waranga basin west to Tyrell Creek. Mr. ...

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  15. AN INCIDENT.

    Shortly prior to the disturbance reaching the vicinity of Lavender Bay a married woman, named Smoothey, residing in Mitchell-street, left her residence to tend to a sick neighbour, ...

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  16. TURBINE WARSHIPS.

    The "Frankfurter Zeitung" reports that all warships hereafter to be built for Germany will have turbine cugi[?]es. ...

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  17. LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP.

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  18. AN AFRIKANDER FEDERATION.

    The "Blocmfontein Post" states that Dr. Smuts, Mr. Essclen, Mr. Hertzog, and Mr. Fischer at their meeting discussed the question of closer union of the Orange ...

    Article : 75 words
  19. RUFFIANISM IN THE ARMY.

    Four officers of the Scots Guard at Aldershot have been arrested for brutally. "ragging" a young officer who was unable to live expensively. The accused smeared ...

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  20. AN APPEAL.

    Sir,—We should feel grateful to you If you would give publicity to the fact that we are inaugurating a fund for the relief of the distressed and bereaved families who have ...

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  21. FEDERAL SERVANTS' SALARIES.

    The High Court to-day reserved judgment in the suit of James Cousins, a letter-carrier, who questions the power of the Commonwealth to reduce his salary below what he ...

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  22. QUEENSLAND. SOUTH AFRICAN STEAMSHIP SERVICE.

    It is understood that negotiations are in progress with a view to establishing a regular monthly cargo steamship service between Brisbane and Durban, Capetown, and London. ...

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  23. ACQUIRING THE PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The Bloemfontein "Friend," which is the organ of Mr. M. T. Steyn (who was President of the Orange Free State), General de Wet, Mr. Hertzog, and Mr. Abraham ...

    Article : 60 words
  24. THE RUSSIAN DUMA.

    The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Times" says It is evident that the National Duma will be composed of utterly unenlightened elements, owing to the absence of ...

    Article : 43 words
  25. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT.

    A meeting of representatives of the Bundamba collieries was held to-day to discuss a proposal for united action under the Workmen's Compensation Act, and six of the ...

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  26. THE LAND LAWS.

    Lord Milner, speaking in the House of Lords last night, urged the Government in granting responsible government to the two latest colonies to keep the land laws ...

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  27. TESTIMONIAL TO LORD MILNER.

    There has been a great response to the letter of Sir Bartle Frere proposing a national testimonial to Lord Milner, in recognition of his services to the King, the ...

    Article : 59 words
  28. SENTENCED TO DEATH.

    At the Supreme Court, Mackay, to-day, a Cingalese named Johannes was found guilty of the murder of Constable Price, on Christmas Eve, by stabbing him with a knife. The ...

    Article : 90 words
  29. FIRE AT ULMARRA.

    A fire took place here between 4 and 5 o'clock this morning, by which Mr. Retallick's two-story dwelling, general store; and bulk store, and Mr. Brennan's hotel were ...

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  30. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    M. Szemere, a Hungarian sportsman, who in 1904 Avon in one night 1,000,000 florins (£83,333) at the Vienna Jockey Club, has now won 600,000 florins (£50,000) from ...

    Article : 39 words
  31. SURRENDER OF PORT ARTHUR.

    The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Daily Mail" telegraphs that the Commission of Inquiry holds that Port Arthur might have been held two months longer. ...

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  32. A LIBERAL DENOUNCES THE GOVERNMENT.

    Captain Kincaid Smith, M.P. (Liberal), addressing his constituents at Stratford-onAvon, strongly protested against the policy of the Government in South Africa. ...

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  33. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. REWARD FOR BRAVERY.

    The bravery displayed by Detective Northridge at the begining of the year in capturing the notorious criminal George Brown received fitting recognition at the monthly ...

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  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS. I

    Miss Rose Macpherson and Miss Bessie Davidson, both of South Australia, have each had two pictures hung in the Paris salon. ...

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  35. RIOT AT BUCHAREST.

    Riotous students at Bucharest, Roumania, objecting to a performance in French instead of Roumanian at the National Theatre, caused the intervention of ...

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  36. APPEAL IN CRIMINAL CASES. I

    The House of Lords to-day read the second time the bill allowing an unrestricted right of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal in all criminal cases. ...

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  37. TRADES DISPUTES BILL.

    It is stated that divergent views in the Cabinet have delayed the introduction of the Trades Disputes Bill into the House of Commons. ...

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  38. GOLD EXPORT.

    The specle shipped by the R.M.S. Mooltan on Monday from Fremantle consisted of 2000 sovereigns from the P. and O. offlce, Fremantle, to the P. and 0. office, London; 112 ...

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  39. THE TALLOW SALES.

    At the sales of Australian tallow to-day [?] casks were offered and 444 were sold. Prices were: Mutton, fine, 30s, medium 27s 6d, beef, fine 29s 6d, medium 27s. Occasionally ...

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  40. MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.

    Parliament will meet for the despatch of business on July 5. ...

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  41. CADET CORPS.

    The Cabinet has decided fully to approve of the scheme of cadet corps recommended by the conference of representatives of the various State Education Departments and the ...

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  42. WELLINGTON (N.Z.) LOAN.

    Wellington City Council proposes to borrow £264,000 for Municipal works, including £100,000 for starting new electric lighting works, and £20,000 for a new recreation ...

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  43. IN THE CITY.

    Yesterday afternoon a severe thunderstorm passed over the city and a couple of exceptionally heavy showers resulted The rain descended in torrents and with great force ...

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  44. A STATE-OWNED LINE OF STEAMSHIPS. MR. SEDDON'S LATEST PROPOSAL.

    The Premier of New Zealand is nothing if not bold. With a [?]nd allusion to his famous scheme for establishing State meat shops at home, Mr.Seddon has now threatened that ...

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  45. DISOBEDIENT FRENCH OFFICERS.

    A court-martial at Nantes has acquitted two officers of disobedience to orders on the occasion of the taking of an inventory of the churches. The Government will ...

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  46. MERCHANT SHIPPING BILL.

    The second reading of the Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Bill, applying British regulations relating to overloading, unseaworthiness, stowage of grain, and the ...

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  47. POSTING OF SHIPPING NEWS.

    The Postal Department and the Marine Board are at variance regarding the posting of shipping news. The Post Office people have been asked to supply reports from the out ...

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  48. SERIOUS AQUATIC ACCIDENT.

    A serious rowing accident occurred eaily tonight in the Milton reach of the Briibane River. Three of the Brisbane Rowing Club's fours, paced by an eight-oar crew, were ...

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  49. THRILLING EXPERIENCE WITH A BALLOON.

    Two German soldiers, who were on a voyage from Berlin in a balloon, were caught on the Baltic in a snowstorm, which caused a rent in the sphere. The soldiers ...

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  50. SHIPPING COMMISSION.

    The Shipping Commission sat again to-day. Messrs J.Mack, E.W.Van Senden, and G.W. woolnough were examined. Mr.Mack's chief complaint as a large ...

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  51. GERMANISING EASTERN PRUSSIA.

    The Berlin correspondent of the "Standard" reports that with a view of stopping the sale of estates in Eastern Prussia to Anti-German Poles, the German Emperor ...

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  52. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    Returns received by the Water and Sewerage Board show that the rainfall on the catchment area for the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. yesterday was:—Cataract 47 ...

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  53. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION.

    Most of the Labour members of the House of Commons are dissatisfied with the Compensation for Workmen Bill because of its limitations. ...

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  54. GOVERNMENT RELIEF.

    Though there appears no necessity for the Government to reader immediate assistence to any of the sufferers by the North Sydney tornado, the Premier stated that instructions ...

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  55. INQUEST ON AN OLD MAN.

    Mr. C. Hibble, district coroner, held an inquiry to-day into the circumstances attending the death of Albert Ratcliffe, aged 70, late caretaker of a shed at the dyke. Death, which ...

    Article : 138 words
  56. JAPANESE CUSTOMS.

    The Diet at Tokio has passed the Customs Bill. The average rate of duty on imports amounts to 13 per cent. ...

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  57. COAL EXPORT TRADE OF BRISBANE

    Some time ago a quantity of Ipswich coal was shipped to Manila by the steamor Geronicus as an experiment. Orders have now been received for further supplies. The ...

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  58. SUBMARINE WARFARE.

    Italy will ask the next International Conference at the Hague to regulate submarine methods of warfare. ...

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  59. SELLING WINE WITHOUT A LICENSE.

    A conviction for sly grog selling was obtained against Angela Carva Gulffre to-day at the Newcastle police court, before Mr. M. S. Lovo, S.M. A witness gave evidence that he ...

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  60. EXTENT OF DAMAGE.

    The following is a report of the most serious damage done by the storm:— Mr. Holloway, Lano Covo-road, shop blowan down. ...

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  61. NIAGARA FALLS PRESERVATION.

    President Roosevelt, in a message to Congress, recommends the passing of a law for the preservation of Niagara Falls. He suggests that the law should be ...

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  62. STATEMENT BY MR. HUNT.

    Mr. H. A. Hunt, acting Government Motoorologist, when seen last evening said that the depression has again taken an annular form and moved in a south-easterly direction. The ...

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  63. VICTORIAN COAL INDUSTRY.

    Before the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Victorian coal Industry to-day Mr. John Evans mine manager gave evidence. He said he had opened up a new coal mining ...

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  64. INTERNATIONAL ROWING.

    E. Durnan, the Canadian sculler, will visit Australia in September to arrange a match with J.Stanbury, the champion sculler. ...

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  65. JAPANESE FAMINE FUND.

    Townspeople of Saddleworth, a town north of Adelaide, have forwarded a cheque for £8 14s 6d to the "Register" as a donation towards the Japanese Fa[?]ine Rellief Fund. ...

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  66. BROKEN HILL MINE FIRES.

    This evening 454 men were sent Underground in the Proprietary mine, which is the largest number since the fire broke out for any shift. There is nothing new to report ...

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  67. MILITARY ECONOMY.

    Mr. R. B. Haldane, Secretary of State for War, announced in the House of Commons last night that it was not intended to station troops at Wei-hai-wei, and that ...

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  68. DEATH OF A MINING PIONEER.

    Hugh M'Dormott, aged 60, was found dead a White Cliffs on Saturday night last. He apparently died whlle reading. He, was, at one time a miner in Victoria, and had big ...

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  69. DAMAGE ON THE SOUTH COAST.

    Reports from many parts of this district show that great [?]avoc was done by the heavy rain on Saturday evening last. It Is the opinion of many persons that something ...

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  70. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s Cd per ounce standard, a fall of [?]d since yesterday. ...

    Article : 21 words
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