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  2. VICTORIA'S CLAIM.

    The Attorney-General, Mr. Wade, has been searching the records for something to substantiate the claim put forward on behalf of Victoria to the Riverina country. He failed ...

    Article : 2,400 words
  3. FEDERAL POLITICS. PROSPECTS FOR THE SESSION.

    The question of the day in Federal politics is what is going to be done in the short session which is to precede the elections. Is there to be any real business, or will it end ...

    Article : 662 words
  4. THE DANYSZ EXPERIMENTS. VICTORIAN PROTESTS.

    A deputation, representative of the rabbit trapping and exporting industry of Victoria, interviewed the Prime Minister to-day to protest against the experiments to be ...

    Article : 686 words
  5. LORD NORTHCOTE. IN THE WEST. AN ADVOCATE OF IRRIGATION.

    The Governor-General and party arrived by special train on Saturday afternoon, and were met at the station by the Mayor and aldermen, Mr. Meehan, M.L.A., and one of the ...

    Article : 470 words
  6. RUSSIAN OUTRAGES. RUSSIAN ADMIRAL WOUNDED. FOUR PERSONS KILLED.

    A bomb at Moscow was exploded, wounding in the foot Admiral Dubassoff (who represented Russia on the North Sea Commission) and killing an aide-de-camp ...

    Article : 132 words
  7. ZULU REVOLT. DESPERATE FIGHTING. NATIVE ATTACK REPELLED. COLONIAL TROOPS COMMENDED.

    Colonel Mansell has reached Fort Yolland, l8 miles west of Eshowe. He has made reconnoitres towards the grave of Cetewayo. ...

    Article : 105 words
  8. THE ULTIMATUM. PORTE DILATORY. MOVEMENT OF THE FLEET.

    The Porte's tactics in regard to the Sinai Peninsula dispute are still dilatory. The Mediterranean fleet, which is under the command of Lord Charles Beresford, is ...

    Article : 50 words
  9. TURKEY'S OBJECT.

    The Constantinople correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" states that the Sultan's object in occupying Tabah, in the Sinai Peninsula, is to secure a direct route from ...

    Article : 48 words
  10. THE CASUALTIES.

    Sixty Zulus were killed, and many wounded. Three members of the Natal Mounted Rifles were wounded. ...

    Article : 20 words
  11. EFFECT OF THE ULTIMATUM.

    Great Britain's ultimatum to Turkey to withdraw from tim disputed territory in the Sinai Peninsula has had a sobering effect at Cairo. The sermons in the mosques ...

    Article : 39 words
  12. A GOVERNOR KILLED.

    Six unknown men, armed with revolvers, fixed at anti killed General Jeoltanowski, the Governor of Ekaterinoslav province, South Russia. The assailants ...

    Article : 30 words
  13. AN ENCIRCLING MOVEMENT.

    There are indications that the first onslaught of the rebels was made while the rest were engaged in an encircling movement, which was made prematurely. ...

    Article : 57 words
  14. TURKEY'S REPRESENTATION IN EGYPT.

    The "Times" correspondent at Constantinople states that there is a growing impression that one result of the Porte's obstinacy will be to change Egypt's relations ...

    Article : 90 words
  15. GRAND DUKE VLADIMIR.

    There is a strong anarchist organisation in Paris, which is directed against the Grand Duke Vladimir, who, according to police advice, is a prisoner at his hotel. ...

    Article : 39 words
  16. OUTRAGES IN FRANCE.

    A bomb has been exploded in the house of a non-unionist miner at Cambrin, in the Department of Pas de Calais. A bomb was discovered in the porch of ...

    Article : 37 words
  17. COURAGE OF THE NATIVE POLICE

    Colonel [?]ansell reports that the native police attached to the Natal Mounted Rifles behaved conurageously, and did good work during the engagement. ...

    Article : 28 words
  18. GERMAN PRESS ACCUSATIONS.

    The German press, despite the correct attitude of the German Government, accuses Great Britain of land-grabbing in the Sinai Peninsula. ...

    Article : 26 words
  19. REBELS FOLLOW THE TROOPS.

    Colonel Mansell captured 200 head of cattle, and burnt many kraals. On emerging from the forest on the return to Fort Tolland, the troops were followed by ...

    Article : 48 words
  20. CRISIS IN RUSSIA.

    The appointment of M. Goremykine as Prime Minister of Russia in succession to Count Witte is announced in the Gazette. The Czar issued a rescript on Saturday ...

    Article : 183 words
  21. THE BANQUET.

    A banquet was held at Gale's Hotel at night. The Mayor, Alderman Dohohoe, presided. The Bishop of Newcastle, who arrived by the mail train, was also present, besides about 50 ...

    Article : 509 words
  22. THE EDUCATION BILL. OBJECTED TO BY ROMAN CATHOLICS.

    A packed meeting of Roman Catholics was held to-day at the Albert Hall. Monsignor Bourne, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, presided. ...

    Article : 102 words
  23. MILITARY BOARD.

    Senator Playford, the Minister for Defence, arrived in Sydney yesterday, on his way to Melbourne from Northern Queensland, where he has been inspecting fortifications. ...

    Article : 881 words
  24. COMMENDATION OF THE DURBAN LIGHT INFANTRY.

    Colonel Mansell commends the Durban Light Infantry. Their steadiness at a critical stage prevented serious casualties. ...

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  25. BRAVERY OF THE REBELS.

    Colonels Mackenzie and Mansell are trying to keep the rebels together, and then to crush them. The "Daily Mail's" Pietermaritzburg ...

    Article : 48 words
  26. MR. WATSON IN THE WEST.

    Mr. Watson arrived at Kalgoorlie last night, and was entertained at a civic reception to-day. In responding to the toast of his health, he said that if he consulted his ...

    Article : 223 words
  27. FUNDS FOR SUPPRESSING THE REBELLION.

    Natal is asking for power to enable it to borrow £500,000 to cover the cost of suppressing the insurrection. A few days ago 1000 rebels at Nkomo Hill, ...

    Article : 92 words
  28. MR. BALFOUR'S VIEWS.

    Mr. A. J. Balfour, in a speech at Cambridge, stated that if the Education Bill was submitted to a plebiscite it would be spurned and rejected. ...

    Article : 31 words
  29. ROBBERY OF A MAIL BAG.

    The mail bag despatched from Richmond to Sydney by the 9 o'clock Sunday evening goods train was stolen from the brakevan. Another mail bag was placed in the train at ...

    Article : 276 words
  30. VICTORIA. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.

    The Commercial Travellers' Association held its annual meeting on Saturday. The report showed that in spite of the cost of alterations to premises the surplus at the end of the ...

    Article : 79 words
  31. SAN FRANCISCO.

    The "Daily Telegraph" correspondent at New York states that as a result of the San Francisco disaster the Trades Insurance Company has collapsed. All the ...

    Article : 50 words
  32. CHINESE ON THE RAND.

    Reuter's correspondent states that the mining industry of Johannesburg is applying to the Supreme Court to test the legality of the notice issued by the ...

    Article : 113 words
  33. THE SUPREME COURT APPOINTMENT.

    It was arranged to-day that Mr. Neighbour, K.C., chief clerk of the Supreme Court, should act as County Court Judge (as he has done on a previous occasion), consequent on the ...

    Article : 64 words
  34. VOLCANIC ERUPTION.

    The volcano Stromboli, in the Lipari Islands, is in active eruption, and is emitting rocks and lava. ...

    Article : 26 words
  35. FEDERAL ARBITRATION COURT.

    On the recent adjournment of the Federal Arbitration Court taking place, when the President, Mr. Justice O'Connor, was compelled to attend to the High Court, the Prime ...

    Article : 339 words
  36. POLITICAL LABOUR LEAGUE.

    The central council of the Political Labour League met on Saturday night and discussed some proposed amendments to the constitution. It was decided that persons between ...

    Article : 52 words
  37. THE MINING INDUSTRY.

    Mr. C. A. Moreing, a partner in the firm of Messrs. Bewick, Moreing, and Co., speaking at Melville Park on Saturday night, said that when he came to Western Australia three ...

    Article : 381 words
  38. MALAY DISAFFECTION.

    Malays, in the State of Brunei (which is under British protection), in the west of Borneo, are showing grave unrest. ...

    Article : 26 words
  39. RIFLE MATCH.

    A triangular rifle match was fired on Saturday between the Geelong, the Post and Telegraph, and the Richmond Clubs. Geelong made 915 points, the Post Office 882, and ...

    Article : 36 words
  40. FRENCH ELECTIONS.

    The French elections were carried out in an orderly manner. Members of M. Sarrien's Ministry profess that they are delighted with the results which are so far ...

    Article : 75 words
  41. IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION ACT.

    Before Mr. Justice M'Millan and Mr. Justice Burnside this afternoon, the appeal case of Mool Chand and the Collector of Customs came on for hearing. Mr. Le Mesurier, for the ...

    Article : 364 words
  42. THE THEATRES.

    "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall" was repeated by the Tittell Brune Company at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night. "The Midnight Mail" is just as successful in ...

    Article : 96 words
  43. PRESENTS FROM A MILLIONAIRE.

    Mr. William W. Astor has given Cliveden Hall, Buckinghamshire, and its contents to his son Waldorf, and the Sancy diamond, valued at £20,000, to Mrs. ...

    Article : 44 words
  44. EIGHT-HOUR STRIKE IN PARIS.

    Eighty thousand workmen in Paris have gone on strike with the object of securing the eight-hour system. ...

    Article : 24 words
  45. QUEENSLAND.

    The usual eight-hour demonstration and sports were held to-day, 28 societies being represented. The visiting delegates included Senators Higgs and McGregor, Mr. Fowler, ...

    Article : 111 words
  46. SILVER.

    The price of silver to-day is 2s 6[?]d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 15 words
  47. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The petition against the return of Mr. Arthur Fell (C.) for Great Yarmouth has failed. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF ...

    Article : 243 words
  48. MR. CARRUTHERS AT TUMUT.

    Mr. J. H. Carruthers, the State Premier, arrived at Tumut on Saturday evening. Arrangements had been made to accord him a reception at 5 o'clock, but it was after 6 when ...

    Article : 261 words
  49. FEVER ON A BARQUE.

    The barque Talca, 104 days out from Iquique, in ballast, arrived at Sydney yesterday for orders, and was at once placed in strict quarantine, owing to a report received from ...

    Article : 333 words
  50. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT.

    The Mayor of Adelaide reported to the City Council to-day that he had received from Mr. John Hindmarsh, Napier, New Zealand, a certificate, in which King William IV. had ...

    Article : 64 words
  51. MILITARY ENCAMPMENTS. LIGHT HORSE AT ARMIDALE.

    The Light Horse camp has had beautiful weather so far, everything going well. On Saturday Brigadier-General Finn inspected the troops and complimented the men on their ...

    Article : 122 words
  52. THE WEATHER.

    A southerly change travelled across the State on Sunday, and resulted in a few light and generally unimportant showers at isolated places south of the Murrumbidgee and over ...

    Article : 171 words
  53. AN EXPLORING TRIP.

    Mr. R. T. Maurice and party left Fowler Bay, on the west coast, bound on an exploration trip through the western country of South Australia. The travellers are equipped for ...

    Article : 37 words
  54. NEW ZEALAND. NEW PLYMOUTH COMPANY.

    The directors of the New Plymouth Petroleum Company have decided to float a company with a capital of £100,000. The shareholders of the present company will receive 50,000 shares, ...

    Article : 45 words
  55. A DISABLED STEAMER.

    The steamer Madura, from Durban to Bunbury, put into Fremantle to-day in a damaged condition. She had broken one of the intermediate lengths of shafting near the coupler. ...

    Article : 93 words
  56. THE MAITLAND CAMP.

    The principal work of the Light Horse Regiment to-day comprised regimental drill, shell fire formations, and attack on positions, which were carried out on Anambah Estate, kindly ...

    Article : 90 words
  57. HIGH COURT CRITICISED.

    Mr. Cann, M.L.A., speaking at the Trades Hall social on Saturday night, severely criticised the Federal High Court. He said he had come to the conclusion that even the ...

    Article : 61 words
  58. SERIOUS FIRE AT WAIHI.

    The Waikino Hotel, near Waihi, four shops, and two houses have been destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at between £7000 and £8000. ...

    Article : 52 words
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