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  2. THE RAILWAYS.

    His Excellency Sir Harry H.Rawson made available yesterday the report of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into certain matters connected with the ...

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  3. VICTORIA.

    The Cabinet will next Tuesday consider to what extent Victoria shall be represented at the Christchurch Exhibition, which opens next November. The intention is that the ...

    Article : 68 words
  4. STRIPPER HARVESTERS.

    Mr. Albert S. Patterson, general manager in Australia for Massey-Harris, Limited, was further examined before the Tariff Commission to-day. In answer to questions, he said ...

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  5. RUSSIAN RED SUNDAY.

    The Anniversary of Red Sunday (January 22) was quietly observed throughout Russia owing to a display of military force. The Governor of St. Petersburg declared ...

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  6. BUSH FIRES.

    On Saturday a dense haze arising from extensive fires on Warrangong, Brundah, Gambarra, and Bumbaldry stations, enveloped the district. The flames were visible on ...

    Article : 208 words
  7. GENERAL ELECTION.

    [?]e were no startling incidents in yesterday's pollings of the general election. Liberals gained six seats at the expense of the ...

    Article : 124 words
  8. CARELESS USE OF FIRE.

    At the police court, Henry Mett was charged with careless use of fire on Jan. 12. Accused, who was employed at Gumly, throw down a match when lighting his pipe. A fine of £2 ...

    Article : 182 words
  9. AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOLS.

    The proposal for the establishment of three Agricultural High Schools on lines submitted by the Director of Agriculture (Dr. Cherry) and the Director of Education (Mr. Tate) was ...

    Article : 47 words
  10. MEETING OF LEGISLATURE.

    A congress of Marshals of the Nobility held at Moscow has appointed a deputation to urge upon the Czar the desirabilty of accelerating the date of the meeting ...

    Article : 47 words
  11. GAS VERSUS ELECTRICITY.

    At the instance of the Metropolitan Gas Company, an injunction was recently granted by the Full Court to restrain the City Corporation from supplying electricity at ...

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  12. BOMB FACTORIES.

    Since the beginning of December the Russian police have discovered in the chief cities of the Empire eight bomb laboratories and bomb factories, 258 unfilled ...

    Article : 45 words
  13. THE COST OF A LOAN.

    The Cabinet decided yesterday that the whole expense of floating the loan of a million and a half would be paid from revenue. Mr. Bent's original idea was to pay all but ...

    Article : 94 words
  14. FIRES IN VICTORIA.

    Bush fires are reported from all directions. Cape Otway is Isolated, and it is supposed the telegraph line interruption is caused by bush fires. ...

    Article : 441 words
  15. CONSPIRACY AT MOSCOW.

    Besides the Princess Kozlovskaia, at whose residence at Moscow eight bombs were discovered, five men chosen by her to throw bombs have been arrested. ...

    Article : 81 words
  16. TWENTY MILES AN HOUR.

    On Saturday, after lunch, a dense cloud of smoke was seen in a south-westerly direction from Culcairn. It appeared to be about 30 miles distant, but in the course of an hour ...

    Article : 185 words
  17. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A deputation of members of Parliament and others waited on the Minister for Mines, Mr. Gregory, yesterday, and asked that an annuity be granted to R. Greaves, who was, they said, ...

    Article : 170 words
  18. THE RETURNS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 22 words
  19. GAINS FOR LIBERALS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  20. FRENCH SOCIALISTS.

    In the French Chamber of Deputies yesterday, despite the resistance of the Ministry, a motion moved by the Socialists to refuse salaries to sub-prefects of ...

    Article : 47 words
  21. FLAMES FOUGHT BY WOMEN.

    The town to-day was again enveloped in smoke from the bush fires, particularly of the Wadgegalong fire, which raced up the river, and Jumped over into Mr. Lloyd's Eundaroo ...

    Article : 166 words
  22. TRANSVAAL SELF RULE.

    Anxiety is felt by the people at Johannesburg, where it is reported that it is the intention of the Government to alter the Constitution and give the Boers greater ...

    Article : 59 words
  23. LABOUR GAIN.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 15 words
  24. SEARCH FOR COAL.

    Indications usually associated with the existence of coal and oil have been found at Albany. An application has been lodged at the Mines Department by Chas. E. Watkins ...

    Article : 42 words
  25. LIBERALS RE-ELECTED.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 62 words
  26. EXPORT OF GOLD.

    The steamor Miltiades takes from Fremantle to-morrow specie and bullion valued at £200,000, consigned to various London banks. ...

    Article : 26 words
  27. PANIC IN A CHURCH.

    A cry of "fire"' among a coloured Baptist congregation at Philadelphia caused a panic to arise. The people rushed from the building, in which a service was being ...

    Article : 55 words
  28. TASMANIA.

    A deputation of unemployed waited on the Mayor of Launceston yesterday, and aaked that relief works should be started. A suggestion was made that sewerage works should be put ...

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  29. OUTBREAK NEAR ADELAIDE.

    A terrific fire is raging in the Echunga district, in the hills south of Adelaide. Much damage has been done. Hundreds of men are out beating out the flames. Stock have been ...

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  30. HILLY COUNTRY SWEPT.

    A disastrous bush fire is raging [?]ar Tumberumba. It broke, out at noon on Saturday, between Lankey's Creek and Coppabella Creek, and travelling eastward, before a high ...

    Article : 212 words
  31. QUEENSLAND.

    A rather sensational development occurred, in a case of alleged criminal assault at Longreach Police Court to-day. Three young men were charged with assaulting a girl on the ...

    Article : 212 words
  32. LONDON UNIVERSITY EXTENSION.

    A departmental committee recommends that the Royal Colleges of Science and Mines should be united with the London University. Sir Philip Magnus, M.P. elect ...

    Article : 58 words
  33. IMPORTED FRUIT DESTROYED.

    Twelve cases of Melbourne peaches, one of Californian apples, 10 cases of tomatoes, infected with Mediterranean fruit fly or San Jose scale, were destroyed to-day. ...

    Article : 36 words
  34. UNIONIST GAIN.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 17 words
  35. COWARDLY ASSAULT ON A GIRL.

    A cowardly assault was committed [?]t Southport early on Sunday morning. Miss Enid Macalister, aged 16 years, a guest of Mr. John Cameron, at Southport, was awakened about ...

    Article : 194 words
  36. FIGHTING IN TONGKING.

    A pitched battle has been fought in Tongking between Chinese regulars and a French force. A French column 400 strong surprised a large body of Chinese troops ...

    Article : 75 words
  37. NO CHANGE OF PARTY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 37 words
  38. EXPRESS TRAIN DERAILED.

    An express train run off the rails at Ghent, Belgium. Forty-three British mail bags were burnt. Those contained registered packages the value of which had ...

    Article : 40 words
  39. GUARDIANS OF AGRICULTURE.

    Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the Prime Minister, addressing his constituents nt Larbert yesterday, said he was delighted that the old delusion of Unionists ...

    Article : 76 words
  40. AN AMATEUR DISQUALIFICATION.

    The Amateur Athletic Association has dismissed the appeal of A. Shrubb against his disqualification on the ground that he had accepted payment for expenses. ...

    Article : 140 words
  41. CANCELLATION OF KANAKAS AGREEMENTS.

    A serious position has been created among sugar-growers who registered for the bonus. These growers wish to cancel agreements with kanakas. At first the Polynesian Labour ...

    Article : 110 words
  42. SELECTORS' LOSSES.

    Disastrous bush fires are raging in the vicinity of the town. Large areas on Buddigower, Bygoo, and South Yalgogrin have been swept, and several selectors have lost all the ...

    Article : 127 words
  43. DISASTER IN BRAZIL.

    A terrible accident occurred on board the Brazilian ironelad Aquidaban, at Jacalepagna, on the coast of Brazil, on Sunday. ...

    Article : 176 words
  44. HEAT WAVE INLAND.

    Intense heat was again experienced yesterday throughout the interior, but no rain fell. The readings of the thermometer were generally over 100 degrees, while at many centres ...

    Article : 144 words
  45. MR. CHAMBERLAIN ANGRY.

    Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, speaking at Halesowen on behalf of his son, Mr. Austen Chamberlain, admitted that he had not expected anything like such a political ...

    Article : 77 words
  46. THREATENED STRIKE AT IPSWICH.

    In connection with the collery trouble at Ipswich, a meeting of colliers of No. 2 Whitwood Colliery to-day unanimously decided to adhere to the decision to strike if the ...

    Article : 87 words
  47. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day there was keen competition for all sorts at the top prices of the series. Jan. 23. ...

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  48. OUTBREAKS AT PEAK HILL.

    During the past few days bush fires have occurred in different parts of the district. Mr. G. Woods lost 9000 acres of grass and fencing; Mr. Donelly, grass and fencing; ...

    Article : 93 words
  49. HEAT IN MELBOURNE.

    To-day was the hottest day of the season At 9 a m the heat was 83 degrees. The glass rose till 1 o'clock when 104.9 degrees was registered at the Observatory, and 105 ...

    Article : 148 words
  50. RETURNING ISLANDERS.

    The schooner Ivanhoe leaves Maryborough almost immediately with 140 kanakas for the New Hebrides. The schooner Sydney Belle leaves Brisbane as soon as her papers are ...

    Article : 35 words
  51. LABOUR ORGANISATION.

    The Labour party attributes its success at the polls to the systematic reorganisation of their forces which has taken place since the delivery of the judgment in the ...

    Article : 34 words
  52. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Mr. G. J. Holyoake, journalist, lecturer, and chartist, in his 89th year. Mr. George Jacob Holyoake, the founder of ...

    Article : 222 words
  53. HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE.

    At a special meeting of the Brisbane City Council yesterday. it was decided to contribute £15 per month during the current year. towards the maintenance of the hospital, and to ...

    Article : 122 words
  54. THE UNION BANK.

    The Union Bank in its report for the half-year ended August 31 shows that deposits amount to —16,988,032, cash in hand, investments, and balances of remittances ...

    Article : 43 words
  55. ALLEGED CARELESS USE OF FIRE.

    Frank Clarke, charged with the careless use of fire, which, it was alleged, originated the great bush are now raging, was brought bofore the Bench this morning. ...

    Article : 130 words
  56. NATIONALISTS' REVENGE.

    Wishing to strike the father through the son, the Nationalists have directed 1000 lrish voters in Midlothian (Edinburgh) to vote against Lord Dalmeny (L.), son of the ...

    Article : 33 words
  57. TROUBLE AT A MINE.

    A difficulty has arisen at Block 10 mine, owing to a misunderstanding between some of the engineers and firemen and the management. Up to the present the trouble his ...

    Article : 270 words
  58. MR. LONG'S NEW CANDIDATURE.

    Devolutionists in Dublin South will oppose Mr. W. H. Long, Chief Secretary for Ireland in the last Administration, preferring to support a Nationalist. ...

    Article : 31 words
  59. A REMINDER TO THE BOERS.

    Mr. T. M. Steyn, who was the last President of the Orange Free Stale, in speaking at Dewetsdorp, in the Orange River Colony, on the occasion of the ...

    Article : 95 words
  60. R.M.S. MOLDAVIA AT FREMANTLE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 171 words
  61. THE ELECTORAL HURLY BURLY

    The Liberal victory at Romford is interesting in several respects.For one thingn, the Romford division of Essex is the la[?] constituency in the United Kingdom the ...

    Article : 966 words
  62. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Premier, Mr. Price, in explanation of his remarks regarding the Waranga Basin, said the figures used were comparative, and not exact. He had meant to convoy only ...

    Article : 94 words
  63. AN INQUIRY ASKED.

    With reference to the fire which occurred on Brocklesley station, near Corowa, in a crop, the landholders in the vicinity have asked the police that an Inquiry be held as to the ...

    Article : 42 words
  64. R.M.S. VENTURA AT AUCKLAND

    The R.M.S Ventura arrived to-day with the following passengers:—For Sydney: Mrs. Weinberg, the Misses Weinberg (2), E. Stokes, A. Lesire, S. Sidlowskl, Mesdames M. E. Poulson, Farley, H. Bresson, the ...

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  65. TIMELY ACTION BY THE POLICE.

    At the first Children's Court held at Dalgety a lad[?] aged 18, was charged with the careless use of fire, and pleaded guilty. The boy put some ignited grass into a rabbit ...

    Article : 110 words
  66. SILVER.

    Bar Silver is quoted to-day at 2s 6 3-16d per ounce standard, an advance of l-16d since yesterday. ...

    Article : 20 words
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