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  2. QUEENSLAND.

    The Mount Morgan Company have had to put o[?] seven more water trains weekly, each carrying 20,000 gallons. Owing to the soakage water in the wells giving out the council recently asked the ...

    Article : 100 words
  3. LATE EDITION.

    The Australian cricketers at Bournemouth to-day commenced a match against a South of England team, which consists of S. M. J. Woods, E. M. Sprott, C. J. B. Wood, ...

    Article : 469 words
  4. SOUTH AFRICA.

    In the Cape Colony House of Assembly yesterday, Mr. J. X. Merriman, Bondite, moved a resolution denouncing the movement for the suspension of the Constitution of the ...

    Article : 280 words
  5. THE BOER LEADERS.

    General Botha, Commandant Delarey, and Commandant do Wet arrived at Amsterdam yesterday and were quietly welcomed. Commandant Delarey, in addressing their ...

    Article : 157 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    At the instance of the National Council of the Free Churches an influential body of Nonconformists is organising to refuse the payment of the education rate under the new ...

    Article : 163 words
  7. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    Mr. Deakin alluded to-day to the motions that are to be moved in several State Legislatures in favour of dissolving the federal union. "I have seen," he said "telegraphed reports of notices of ...

    Article : 423 words
  8. THE MOUNT KEMBLA VERDICT.

    After a long, patient, and exhaustive inquiry the jury impanelled for the inquest occasioned by the Mount Kembla disaster returned its verdict last night. ...

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  9. HOT WEATHER.

    For several days the weather has been very hot, some inland places recording temperatures of over 90. Last night and to-day strong westerly squalls with dust were experienced in Brisbane. Townsville ...

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  10. TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

    A meeting of the committee of Tattersall's Club was held to-day for the purpose of electing a secretary. About 70 applications were received. A proposition was moved that after the committee had ...

    Article : 356 words
  11. THE POLITICAL POSITION IN CANADA.

    The Colonial Office does not anticipate that there will be any conflict between Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Premier, and the Earl of Minto, the Governor-General, over the ...

    Article : 138 words
  12. OUR NEW STORY.

    Next Saturday—this day week—we begin the publication of a new story, "Patricia Delancourt." The author is known in literary circles as "Morice ...

    Article : 292 words
  13. THE REJECTED DEMANDS.

    The people of Capetown are amazed at the Boer generals' wildly extravagant demands. ...

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  14. AMERICANS AMAZED.

    In the United States people are amazed at the disregard of the Boer leaders of the peace settlement and applaud Mr. Chamberlain's admirably calm reply. ...

    Article : 30 words
  15. THE INDEMNITY BILLS.

    The Legislative Council of Cape Colony has passed the Indemnity Bills covering the financial acts of the Government done beyond the previous sanction of Parliament and other ...

    Article : 37 words
  16. CONTINENTAL VIEWS.

    French and German newspapers reluctantly admit that Mr. Chamberlain at his conference with the Boer leaders was compelled to refuse many of their proposals. The journals ...

    Article : 49 words
  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The show was continued to-day in line weather, when the crowd was larger than on Thursday. The principal attraction was the horse section. ...

    Article : 33 words
  18. THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON MARTIAL LAW.

    Sir J. H. de Villiers, Chief Justice of Cape Colony, declares that the Royal Commission appointed by the Imperial Government to inquire into the administration of martial law in ...

    Article : 59 words
  19. THE COMING GENERAL ELECTIONS IN VICTORIA.

    Following upon the reform movement which was initiated at Kyabram, and which received a great impetus by a conference of delegates from all parts of ...

    Article : 218 words
  20. GERMANY.

    At the German army manœuvres the tactics used in the war in South Africa were largely adopted. Every advantage of the nature of the ground was taken. The English critics ...

    Article : 54 words
  21. AN AMERICAN BATTLESHIP ASHORE.

    The battleship Iowa, 11,340 tons, has gone ashore at the island of Santa Catharina, south of Rio Janeiro. A Brazilian warship has gone to her assistance. ...

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  22. THE PASTORALISTS' UNION.

    At the annual meeting of the Pastoralists' Union of South Australia and the West Darling to-day Mr. Peter Waite was elected president. Special satisfaction was expressed at the termination, through the ...

    Article : 496 words
  23. COMPENSATION FOR LOYALISTS.

    The British Government has granted a sum of £2,000,000 to compensate British subjects in South Africa for losses sustained by the war. ...

    Article : 32 words
  24. THE EMPEROR LEADS A CAVALRY CHARGE.

    At the military manœuvres at Frankfurt the German Emperor led a charge of 8000 cavalry over a mile. The charge was a magnificent spectacle. ...

    Article : 35 words
  25. SYDNEY MORNING HERALD FUND.

    We shall be pleased to receive and acknowledge contributions to the "Sydney Morning Herald" Fund for the relief of the sufferers by the Mount Kembla disaster. All moneys received by us will be ...

    Article : 97 words
  26. CHOLERA IN EGYPT.

    Reuter's correspondent reports that since July 15 there have been 20,328 cases of cholera in Egypt, and of these 16,209 have proved fatal. ...

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  27. RETURNING SOLDIERS.

    The steamer Damascus arrived this evening from London, via the Cape, with 128 officers and men, returning from service in South Africa. The number includes Lieutenants O'Brien and Long Innes, and ...

    Article : 103 words
  28. SILVER.

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

    Article : 14 words
  29. FRANCE.

    The "Republique Francaise," of Paris, states that M. Pelletan, Minster of Marine, has decided to stop the construction of submarine vessels now in progress, and that he ...

    Article : 65 words
  30. THE SHIP PLEIONE.

    The ship Pleione, which was reported overdue on a voyage from Sydney to London, and which was reinsured at the rate of 15 guineas per cent., has arrived. ...

    Article : 35 words
  31. THE GOVERNMENT'S POLICY.

    A meeting of the State Cabinet will be held on Monday, when the outline of the policy to be placed before the country will be agreed upon. The Premier ...

    Article : 73 words
  32. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Arbitration Court is still engaged in the dispute between the Carpenters and Joiners' Association and the Railway Department Since the proceedings commenced the Master Builders' ...

    Article : 284 words
  33. A REMARKABLE SIGHT AT SEA.

    Upon the arrival of the Union Company's steamship Wakatipu from Launceston yesterday Captain Livingstone reported having witnessed a remarkable [?]ight at sea. It appears that at daylight on ...

    Article : 444 words
  34. VICTORIA.

    The action instituted by Mr. John Martell against the Victorian Coalminers' Association, and the president and secretary of the Outtrim branch of that association, for the recovery of damages ...

    Article : 123 words
  35. DUKE AND DUCHESS OF ORLEANS.

    The Duke and the Duchess of Orleans have returned to London, the King having intimated that the door of England was re-opened to them. ...

    Article : 124 words
  36. SIR WILLIAM LYNE AT ALBURY.

    At the smoke social of the Agricultural Society last night Sir William Lyne, referring to Federation, said: "Whatever its shortcomings they, as a ...

    Article : 406 words
  37. IRELAND.

    Midnight outrages have been committed on the estate of Lord De Freyne, French Park, county Roscommon. "Moonlighters" burnt a hayrick and completely wrecked the ...

    Article : 50 words
  38. MORTALITY AMONGST SHEEP.

    The cold weather of the last few days caused the death of some 1500 sheep penned in the yards at Newmarket. The sheep formed part of a large number of drought-stricken animals brought from Riverina. ...

    Article : 105 words
  39. COLOMBIAN REVOLUTIONISTS.

    The revolutionists in Colombia overwhelmed Government troops in the outskirts of Santa Marta, near the northern coast of Colombia. The dead were terribly mutilated. ...

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  40. TASMANIA.

    For some time past Lyell Blocks have been sending their concentrates to Mount Lyell smelters over part of the North Lyell tramway, but yesterday the North Lyell employees, who are all members of the ...

    Article : 295 words
  41. NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    The steamer Airlie, from Southern ports, arrived yesterday. Her passengers included Miss Richardson and Mr. Nelson. The Airlie sailed the same day for Hongkong, with 15 adult Chinese, 6 children, ...

    Article : 41 words
  42. THE EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION.

    At the monthly meeting of the council of the Employers' Federation consideration was given to the present political situation, more especially as affecting labour legislation by the lapse of the Factories ...

    Article : 262 words
  43. STRONG AMERICAN FORCE AT PANAMA.

    The United States has sent a strong naval reinforcement to Panama to keep the railway open. ...

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  44. SENSATIONAL SHOOTING AFFRAY.

    A sensational shooting affray occurred at Hughes's Commercial Hotel, Boulder City, last night. While suffering from the effects of liquor a man fired three shots from a Winchester rifle, the last of which ...

    Article : 195 words
  45. A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

    A coroner's inquest was opened this morning into the circumstances surrounding the death of Patrick M'Guinness, who it was alleged, died after a quarrell with ...

    Article : 519 words
  46. PUBLIC COMPANIES.

    The report of the Northern Investment Company of New Zealand shows a profit of £7952. A dividend of 6 per cent. is recommended, and £2309 is carried forward. ...

    Article : 108 words
  47. BUSH FIRES IN QUEENSLAND.

    The Brisbane police have received a request for assistance to check a serious bush fire which is raging at Landsborough, about half-way between Brisbane and Gympie, Six constables were despatched by ...

    Article : 168 words
  48. BULLI COLLIERY DISASTER FUND.

    The quarterly meeting of the executive committee of the Bulli Colliery Disaster Fund was held yesterday at the offices of the secretary, Pitt-street. There were present:—Messrs. John Macintosh, M.L.C. ...

    Article : 254 words
  49. FACTORIES AND SHOPS LEGISLATION.

    The State Cabinet gave consideration to-day to the position of the Royal Commission on factories and shop legislation, doubts having been expressed as to whether the commission did not die with the bill ...

    Article : 187 words
  50. AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS.

    The annual smoke concert of the Australian Society of Engineers was held at the New Masonic Hall, Castlereagh-street, last night. The president (Mr. W. Knight) presided, and there were about 350 ...

    Article : 96 words
  51. OWNERSHIP OF DAWES POINT.

    There is, it appears, a difference of opinion between the Government of New South Wales and the Commonwealth Government as to the ownership of the land on which the Dawes Point ...

    Article : 178 words
  52. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Battersea Municipal Council has accepted, after an acrimonious discussion, the offer of Mr. Andrew Carnegie of £15,000 for libraries. Extremist members of the council ...

    Article : 182 words
  53. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 187 words
  54. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    Last Friday evening, at the rooms, Queen Victoria Markets, Miss French gave a farewell social to the members of the Central Association and City Branch. There was a large attendance, and a pleasant ...

    Article : 197 words
  55. ECONOMISING IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE.

    Hitherto writs for the election of members of the State Parliament have been printed on parchment, costing £3 2s 6d each. The Treasurer has directed that the writs now about to issue be printed on ...

    Article : 67 words
  56. THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    The first attempt in the Geraldton district to harvest cane with white labour has been made on the Queensland plantation. A gang or ten men, with the ...

    Article : 143 words
  57. THE EXODUS TO SOUTH AFRICA.

    The exodus of able-bodied Australians to South Africa continues, but at a diminished rate since the publicity given to the State of the labour market in the new British colonies. Some weeks ago the Acting ...

    Article : 92 words
  58. FALL FROM A TRAM.

    A boy, named Herbert Mills, 14, residing at King-street, Newtown, fell from a tram near his parents' residence yesterday fracturing his skull. He was taken to Prince Alfred Hospital, and admitted by ...

    Article : 58 words
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