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  2. THE MOUNT KEMBLA DISASTER.

    The jurymen empannelled to ascertain the cause of the death of William and Henry Meurant and William Nelson, who were killed in the disaster that occurred in the Mount Kembla Coal Mine on July ...

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  3. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.

    The Australian team commenced a return match at Hastings to-day with an eleven representing the South of England, and consisting of W. G. Grace, J. R. Mason, G. L. Jessop, ...

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  4. THE KING.

    The King and the Queen on Saturday paid a delightfully unceremonious visit to the town of Dunrobin. An aquatic tournament was in progress at the time of the Royal visit, and ...

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  5. THIRD EDITION.

    The ball which took Trumper's wicket in the match at Hastings to-day shook the bail off. After the dismissal of Trumper Hill joined Duff, who was playing very cautiously, ...

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  6. SOUTH AFRICA.

    Many of the burghers of the Orange River Colony refuse to leave the concentration camps, as they fear the hardships they may encounter in building up their farms again. ...

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  7. THE RAILWAYS.

    Yesterday a representative of the "Herald" had a conversation with Mr. J. H. Carruthers, M.L.A., regarding the question of the appointment of Railway Commissioners. Asked for his views on the subject, ...

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  8. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    During the recess the Federal Ministers purpose framing a bill for the government of British New Guinea. The Commonwealth Parliament can establish new States, but there is little likelihood of ...

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  9. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A notice posted at the local mines yesterday that in future the Saturday shift will be eight hours instead of seven is resented by the Millers' Union, which is taking steps to test the companies' right to carry the ...

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  10. NATAL'S NEW TERRITORY.

    As a compensation for the exclusion of the town of Wakkerstroom from the districts of the Transvaal added to the colony Natal will receive an additional strip of territory. ...

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  11. VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS IN THE WEST INDIES.

    La Soufriers, St. Vincent, continues active. A terrific eruption occurred on the evening of Wednesday, September 3. It was accompanied by internal rumblings ...

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  12. DISCRIMINATION IN NATURALISATION.

    Lord Milner has announced that no discrimination as regards naturalisation is intended to be exercised against Russian and other Jewish immigrants to South Africa. ...

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  13. TILE PROPOSED COLONIAL TOUR.

    The committee of the Melbourne Cricket Club at a meeting to-night had under consideration the suggestion of the Australian Eleven that they should on their return play matches in Melbourne, Sydney, ...

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  14. PERSONAL ITEMS.

    Mrs. Plunkett, widow of the late Mr. William Edmond Plunkett, for many years Under-Secretary for Justice in this State, died at her residence, Wollorang, Darling Point, on Saturday evening. The ...

    Article : 486 words
  15. STEAM SERVICE WITH NEW ZEALAND.

    Six tenders have been received for a direct steam service between New Zealand and South Africa, Decision in regard to the contract has been deferred pending the ...

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  16. EXTRAORDINARY TRAM ACCIDENT IN GLASGOW.

    An extraordinary tramcar accident occurred in Renfleld-street, Glasgow, on Saturday. Owing to an injury to its brake a car got beyond control and ...

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  17. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 23 15-16d per ounce standard. ...

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  18. GERMANY.

    Lord Roberts and Mr. St. John Brodrick (British Secretary of State for War) had an extremely chilly reception on arrival at Berlin. They were not cheered and only a ...

    Article : 67 words
  19. COLONIALS AND THE MUNSTER FUSILIERS.

    Captain Courts, one of the four recipients of the Queen's Scarf, who is now in Melbourne with another New Zealand soldier, Sergeant Watts, has made a statement with reference to the story of the fight ...

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  20. THE SUGAR BONUS QUESTION.

    Referring to the announcement that Mr. Kingston has agreed to pay the sugar bonus to certain farmers at Mackay, the State Premier expressed himself to-day as pleased that the men were to be paid, as they ...

    Article : 77 words
  21. A HAYTIAN GUNBOAT SUNK.

    The gunboat Crete a Pierrot, belonging to General Firmin, the leader of the rebellion in Hayti, has been sunk by the German cruiser Panther. ...

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  22. VICTORIA.

    The price of bread has been again increased by ½d per 4lb. loaf, making the price in the outer suburbs 6½d and in the city and nearer suburbs 5½d The higher charge in the outer suburbs is because ...

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  23. THE ART SOCIETY.

    A large assemblage, consisting chiefly of ladies, witnessed the official opening of the annual exhibition of the Art Society yesterday afternoon. The Hon. John Perry (Minister for Public Instruction), in ...

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  24. A MEAT FAMINE.

    A meat famine prevails in Germany. A widespread demand has been made to the Government to allow the importation of foreign cattle, but Ministers refuse on the ...

    Article : 64 words
  25. THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    During the past week 57,079 passengers were carried by railway to the Agricultural Show at Flemington. Last year 50,342 persons travelled by rail to the show. ...

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  26. THE UNIVERSITY FINANCES.

    At a meeting of the University Council to-day careful consideration was given to the financial position of the institution. The present reveuue, even with the utmost economy, is insufficient, and the ...

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  27. DEATH OF MR. JOSEPH COLLINS.

    The death is recorded of Mr. Joseph Collins, of 635 Dowling-street, Moore Park, at the age of 81 years. The name of the deceased gentleman was closely associated with the early history of New South ...

    Article : 347 words
  28. THE UNITED STATES.

    On the occasion of the Grand Duke Boris of Russia being present at lunch with President Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt left home owing to reports of the Grand Duke's loose behaviour. ...

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  29. THE DIOCESE OF BENDIGO.

    The first church assembly of the newly-formed diocese of Bendigo opened at Bendigo to-night. Bishop Langley, who presided, delivered the inaugural address, in the course of which he strongly ...

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  30. EXPLORATION IN NORTHWESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The "Register" has received the following telegram from Hall's Creek, W.A., from Mr. R. T. Maurice:—"Driven [?] from Dennison Downs owing to most of ...

    Article : 198 words
  31. MR. SEDDON.

    Mr. Seddon, the Premier of New Zealand, has sent a farewell message to the people of Great [?] Britain through the newspapers. Mr. Seddon says that he ...

    Article : 102 words
  32. TOUR OF MR. WADDELL.

    On Saturday the Railway League waited upon the Hon. T. Waddell, State Treasurer. Nearly 50 of the leading residents were present. The Mayor laid the claims of the district before him, and gave mineral ...

    Article : 208 words
  33. DEER STALKING FATALITY.

    While deer-stalking on the Adirondack Mountains, United States, Judge Storrs accidentally shot dead Mr. Charles Smylie, a millionaire liquor manufacturer. ...

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  34. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

    In a recent issue of the London "Gazette" the following officers and men are mentioned in despatches as having rendered meritorious service in South Africa:—Lieutenant-Colonel R. V. Kelly, ...

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  35. THE PHILIPPINES.

    A chief named Rios, an irreconcilable Filipino, claimed to be related to the Godhead. Gathering a band of men around him, he wantonly attacked Laguimanuo and wantonly ...

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  36. DR. ASHBURTON THOMPSON.

    On the occasion of his marriage Dr. Ashburton Thompson (president of the Board of Health) was presented by the professional, clerical, and general staff of the Public Health Department with a solid ...

    Article : 245 words
  37. GREAT BRITAIN'S COMMERCIAL APATHY.

    Mr. Seddon has assured a representative of the "Daily Express" that his most striking impression during his present visit was one of surprise at Great ...

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  38. ANOTHER VICTIM.

    Mr. Charles Woodruff, one of the miners who was in the Mount Kembla disaster, and who has been in the hospital ever since, died suddenly this afternoon. He was chatting with one of the nurses ...

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  39. THE MISSING LABOUR SCHOONER SIBYL.

    The Premier (Sir John See) forwarded the following telegram to the Premier of Queensland (Mr. Philp) on Friday:—"I notice that the Fitzroy is advertised to leave Rockhampton in search of the ...

    Article : 158 words
  40. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 130 words
  41. NEWFOUNDLAND.

    Sir Robert Bond, the Premier of Newfoundland, is at Washington arranging a reciprocity treaty between Newfoundland and the United States. ...

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  42. THE WOLLONGONG RELIEF COMMITTEE.

    The executive committee of the Mount Kembla Relief Fund acknowledge the receipt of the following amounts:—Per Mr. T. Ryan, 10s 6d; Frank Clark, 5s; Shavings, 5s; J Campbell, 5s; F. Brogan, ...

    Article : 211 words
  43. THE ANGLO-CHINESE TREATY.

    The "Journal des Debats" advises the Powers to adhere to the recently sighed Anglo-Chinese commercial treaty without sulking or obstruction. ...

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  44. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A deputation of managers of life assurance companies to-day asked the State Treasurer that the license fee proposed to be put on life assurance societies should be remitted, on the ground that ...

    Article : 112 words
  45. COLLAPSE OF A TUNNEL.

    During the operations in connection with the excavation work for the Great Western Railway at High Wycombe, 100ft. of a tunnel collapsed yesterday. Eight men were ...

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  46. THE CATCHMENT AREA.

    The water flowing to or being received into the Prospect reservoir has shown a substantial decrease within the last few days. On Sunday the flow from the Nepean River was 10,239,000 gallons, and from ...

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  47. PRESENTATION TO MR. C. JEROME.

    There was a large attendance at the Metropolitan Hotel, King-street, last night, when Mr. C. Jerome, one of the oldest coursers in this State, was presented with a purse of sovereigns Mr. R. Coombes ...

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  48. CASUALTIES.

    A lad named Garnet Perkins, 17, living at 185 Rofe-street, Darlington, met with an accident at Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons' Redfern factory yesterday. Perkins was climbing up to fix some ...

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  49. THE PASSAGE OF THE DARDANELLES.

    Russia insists that the international convention regulating the traffic of the Dardanelles permits through the Straits the passage of unarmed torpedo boats. ...

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  50. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Sir Frederick Augustus Abel, the scientist, hon. secretary and director of the Imperial Institute, aged 76 years. ...

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  51. MR H. N. SOUTHWELL.

    Mr. H. N. Southwell, who recently retired from the Public Instruction Department to take up the position of resident secretary to the Fremantle Club, was last night, entertained at a smoke concert at the ...

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  52. ACCIDENT ON A STEAMER.

    Angus Livingstone, 44, second officer on the steamer Cavanba, residing at Little Macleay-street Pott's Point, was admitted to Sydney Hospital last evening suffering from fractured ribs and ...

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  53. THE TRADES UNION CONGRESS.

    The Trades Union Congress at Holborn closed its sittings on Saturday. A resolution was passed in favour of drastic legislation to secure proper housing for workmen and the ...

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  54. THE ST. RONALD REFLOATED.

    The St. Ronald, which was ashore on Cockle's Spit, near Port Pirie, was floated off during yesterday morning's tide, after having lightered nearly 700 tons lead and ore. She sailed for Sydney at 9 o'clock ...

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  55. TOWN HALL RELIEF FUND.

    A meeting of the Town Hall Relief Fund Committee was held yesterday afternoon, the Mayor (Alderman T. Hughes) presiding. It was stated that the fund had now reached £5693. A complete list ...

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  56. THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLIERY DISASTER.

    There are seven men still entombed in the Union Pit, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It was reported by cable in yesterday's issue that the Union Pit had been flooded and that seven miners ...

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  57. FALL DOWN A QUARRY.

    Denis Callagan, 4. living at Allen-street, Pyrmont, fell down a quarry near his parents' residence yesterday afternoon, sustaining a fracture of the skull. He was conveyed to Sydney Hospital and admitted ...

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  58. ARLTUNGA GOLDFIELDS.

    Mr. James Matheson has telegraphed to Adelaide from Alice Springs intimating that he had just returned from Arltunga goldfields, and was so delightful with the prospects of the claims that he had secured ...

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  59. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

    The State Governor last week despatched the following cablegram to President Roosevelt:—"The Government and people of Victoria share with kindred people of United States in rejoicing at your ...

    Article : 159 words
  60. MR. P. J. BAILEY.

    The death is announced of Mr. Phillip James Bailey, LL.D., the author of "Festus," aged 86 years. [Philip James Bailey was born in 1816 at ...

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  61. ILLNESS OF THE REV. R. LIVINGSTON.

    The Rev. R. Livingston, rector of St. Paul's, Wahroonga, is at present lying very all in a private hospital at North Sydney. Mr. Livingston has been in bad health for some time, and recently tried a ...

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  62. TRAM ACCIDENT.

    A bootmaker named Robert Engleford, 63, living at Victoria-road, Marrickville, fell from a tram at Enmore yesterday, sustaining a fracture of the skull. He was taken by Constable May to Prince Alfred ...

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  63. THE MAILS.

    The inter-state mails by the German mail steamer Darmstadt and those by the R.M.S. Austral left by to-day's express. At a special meeting of the general committee of ...

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  64. THE SPEED OF STEAMERS.

    The marine automobile yacht designed by Mr. Charles Flint, fitted with reciprocating engines, on Saturday ran a mile on the Hudson River at the record rate of 46 statute ...

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  65. THE REV. JAMES GREEN.

    The Rev. James Green, chaplain of the Commonwealth troops, returned to Sydney from South Africa, on Friday. he was a passenger to Melbourne by the Suevic, and came on by the express. He intends ...

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  66. A STEAMER TEMPORARILY QUARANTINED.

    The steamer Duke of Sutherland from London, via Java, arrived at Thursday Island this afternoon. She is reported to have a case of Asiatic cholera on board, and has been temporarily quarantined. ...

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  67. THE ORPHANS' FAIR.

    The fair in aid of the funds of the Kinoumber and Gladstone House Orphanages attracted another large crowd to the Town Hall last night. Throughout the evening business was brisk and the function promises to prove decidedly ...

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  68. A CONTRIBUTION FROM ADELAIDE.

    The proprietors of the "Register" have sent a draft of £670, being the amount received at their office towards the "Register" shilling fund, to the Mayor of Sydney as hon. treasurer of the Mount ...

    Article : 172 words
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