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  2. VICTORIA.

    A deputation of unemployed waited to-day upon the Premier (Mr. Irvine) to draw his attention to the bitter distress being experienced by the families of the workless and also to bring under his notice the ...

    Article : 79 words
  3. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.

    The following team has been selected to represent Yorkshire in the match against the Australian cricketers to commence to-day:— T. L. Taylor, J. T. Brown, sen., J. ...

    Article : 218 words
  4. SOUTH AFRICA.

    Lord Milner was proclaimed Governor of the Transvaal at Pretoria on Saturday in the presence of a large and representative assembly. ...

    Article : 140 words
  5. THE CORONATION.

    The King has approved of a proposal that the National Anthem should be sung by all his subjects at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening. Church bells will give the signal. ...

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  6. LATE EDITION.

    The Australians commenced the return match against Yorkshire at Bradford this morning. The weather is fine but the wicket is soft. ...

    Article : 609 words
  7. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    The officers of the Treasury have compiled figures showing the amounts to be deducted and credited to each State of the Commonwealth on account of the movements of the inter-state trade. The debtor ...

    Article : 649 words
  8. THE WAGES OF SEAMEN.

    It is satisfactory on all accounts to learn that the conference of inter-state representatives of the Australasian Steamship Owners' Federation, on the one side, and of the ...

    Article : 2,650 words
  9. ZULU GATHERING.

    Major-General Bruce Hamilton held an indaba of Zulus at Vryheid, and explained that the British and Boers were friends. Magistrates would inquire into the Zulus' ...

    Article : 57 words
  10. THE YACHT TILIKUM.

    In the County Court to-day, Judge Chomley commenced hearing an action instituted by Captain John C. Voss, of the yacht Tilikum, for recovery of £500 damages from Messrs. Warr and Co., carriers, in ...

    Article : 65 words
  11. ARRIVAL OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.

    Among the Coronation guests who have arrived since Friday are the Crown Prince and Princess of Roumania, Leopold Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the Duke and ...

    Article : 48 words
  12. THE INCOME TAX CASE.

    The Full Court sat[?]late this afternoon in order that argument by counsel on the income tax test case might be concluded. The Chief Justice then announced that the Full Court would reserve its ...

    Article : 173 words
  13. CORONATION FESTIVITIES AT JOHANNESBURG.

    The German [?]ommunity of Johannesburg has elected a committee to make arrangements for participating in the Coronation festivities in that city. ...

    Article : 29 words
  14. COLONIAL TROOPS.

    On Saturday 2000 colonial troops engaged in a military tattoo at Alexandra Park. At the conclusion the troops massed bencath the Royal Standard and sang the Old Hundredth ...

    Article : 89 words
  15. ENTERTAINED BY SIR P. C. WALKER.

    Sir Peter C. Walker, Bart., president of the Derbyshire Cricket Club, entertained the Australian cricketers at lunch yesterday at his palatial seat, Osmaston Manor, ...

    Article : 53 words
  16. RAILWAY PERMITS ABOLISHED.

    The system of allowing persons to travel between towns of the Transvaal only on the production of permits has been abolished. ...

    Article : 26 words
  17. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    A social was tendered to returned Troopers Hall and Barnett on Thursday night at the Town Hall. There was a large attendance. GOULBURN, Monday. ...

    Article : 144 words
  18. THE FINANCES OF THE TRANSVAAL.

    Lord Milner, the Governor of the Transvaal, has informed the Chamber of Mines of Johannesburg that the tax of 10 per cent, on the net production of gold will yield £500,000, which, ...

    Article : 119 words
  19. TASMANIA.

    At the inquest to-day touching the death of a man named Auguste Niccel, the evidence showed that the deceased had slept in a cabin wherein coal was burnt in a fire pot, and he was suffocated by coal ...

    Article : 51 words
  20. QUEENSLAND.

    The Government has endorsed the candidatures of Mr. D. Denham for Oxley and of Dr. Garde for Mary borough. ...

    Article : 32 words
  21. THE KING'S WISH.

    Several firms, as well as banking companies, have acted upon the suggestion involved in a recent statement by the King that rather than expend money on illuminations it was much to be preferred that the ...

    Article : 93 words
  22. PROPOSED SETTLING OF VICTORIAN FARMERS.

    The Minister for Lands has had his attention drawn to the fact that a number of Victorian farmers desire to settle in Queensland, and for that purpose application has been made that the special provisions ...

    Article : 202 words
  23. NEWCASTLE.

    The charge recently imposed by the harbour authorities of 10s per day on the ferry proprietors for wharfage accommodation has been stoutly objected to both by ferry-owners and regular passengers. ...

    Article : 175 words
  24. TOWN HALL SPECIAL SERVICE.

    Arrangements are almost completed for the united religious service at the Town Hall on Coronation Day. The Acting Chief Justice and other members of the Bench have promised to attend. ...

    Article : 122 words
  25. THE TROOPSHIP ST. ANDREW.

    A cable has been received stating that the troopship St. Andrew has arrived at Capetown safely with the Tasmanian contingent. The men and horses are all well. The ship had a good voyage. ...

    Article : 39 words
  26. TRANSVAAL ADVISER TO THE COLONIAL OFFICE.

    Mr. G. V. Fiddes, formerly the Secretary to the Transvaal Administration, will remain in England, and will act as Transvaal adviser to Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of ...

    Article : 39 words
  27. EMIGRATION TO SOUTH AFRICA.

    A fair number of permits have been issued by the Chief Secretary's Office to intending settlers in South Africa. No notification has yet been received of the removal of the passport regulations. ...

    Article : 39 words
  28. RUMOURED RESIGNATION OF DR. WOLLASTON.

    A rumour was published to-day to the effect that Dr. Wollaston, the Comptroller-General of Customs, who at present is in Brisbane, had tendered his resignation owing to Mr. Kingston making his ...

    Article : 257 words
  29. CORONATION SERVICE AT THE SYNAGOGUE.

    A special choral service with sermon in honour of the Coronation of King Edward VII. will be held in the Synagogue on Thursday morning next, commencing at 10 a.m. and ending at 11. The form of ...

    Article : 152 words
  30. THE KING.

    It is officially stated that the King has benefited greatly by his rest, and that his health is now satisfactory. ...

    Article : 31 words
  31. THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Association was held this evening. Reference was made to the agitation against the employment of barmaids, and to the question of the price of whisky. After ...

    Article : 83 words
  32. PROPOSED SUSPENSION OF THE CAPE CONSTITUTION.

    Lord Milner on May 19 personally and unofficially wrote an expression of his sympathy with the petition asking for the suspension of the Constitution of Cape Colony. He stated ...

    Article : 253 words
  33. THE COLONIAL PREMIERS IN LONDON.

    Mr. and Mrs. Barton and Mr. and Mrs. Seddon were present at the ball given by members of the Inner Temple. Mr. and Mrs. Barton and Mr. and Mrs. ...

    Article : 72 words
  34. WILL OF THE LATE HON. JOHN LUCAS, M.L.C.

    The Hon. John Lucas, M.L.C., who died on March 1 of this year, by his last will appointed his sons Percy Charles Lucas, John Hector Lucas, and Edgar Charles Lucas as his trustees and executors. He ...

    Article : 298 words
  35. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The ship Hesporidas arrived from Melbourne this afternoon to l[?]d coal for the West Coast. There sailed to-day the steamer Adato for Celebes Island with 5185 tons of New Lambton coal; ...

    Article : 250 words
  36. FESTIVITIES AT NEWCASTLE.

    Since the Citizens' Committee has found it impracticable to entertain the children of the district on Co[?]onation Day the suburban municipalitics will each carry out a programme of amusements. ...

    Article : 878 words
  37. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    No further news has yet been received in reference to the wrecked schooner Wellington, which went ashore at Point Sir Isaac on the western point of Coflin Bay, nor of the boating party which went out ...

    Article : 76 words
  38. THE NATAL DINNER.

    At the annual dinner of the colonists of Natal in London on Saturday night Sir A. H. Hime, the Premier of that colony, said that Natal had sent to the front in the late war ...

    Article : 53 words
  39. COUNT WALDERSEE IN ENGLAND.

    On Saturday Earl Roberts, the Commanderin-Chief of the Forces, entertained Count von Waldersee, who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in China, and his suite. ...

    Article : 88 words
  40. SENSATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF A KETCH.

    The Zelma, ketch, whilst on [?] trip from Sydney to Port Macquarie, had a sensational experience attended, unfortunately, by loss of life. It appears, from the particulars to hand, that when the little ...

    Article : 212 words
  41. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The latest bulletin regarding Mr. Leake's condition states that the patient was very restless last night and in the early part of this morning. About n[?]on to-day he had a quiet sleep, and since then ...

    Article : 89 words
  42. DEATH OF MR. STEPHEN FREEMAN.

    The death is announced of Mr. Stephen Freeman, late managing director and founder of the firm of Messrs. S. Freeman and Sons. Mr. Freeman was aged 76 at the time of his death, which occurred, ...

    Article : 114 words
  43. BUSHRANGING IN QUEENSLAND.

    The Commissioner of Police has received a telegram annonucing the capture of Patrick and James Kenniff, for whom the police have been searching since early in April last. ...

    Article : 431 words
  44. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 0[?]d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 16 words
  45. BOER EULOGY OF LORD KITCHENER.

    The brother of Mr. Stoyn (ex-President of the late Orange Free State) has arrived in Brussels bearing despatches for the Boer delegates. ...

    Article : 74 words
  46. CORONATION CELEBRATIONS.

    In consequence of Mr. Leako's illness the Coronation celebrations are likely to be less enthusiastic than would otherwise have been the case. The laying of the foundation-stone of Parliament House, ...

    Article : 78 words
  47. CHINA.

    Russia has dexterously withdrawn from participation in the joint government of Tientsin Russia pretends that she will not impose onerous conditions upon China as a ...

    Article : 133 words
  48. THE LATE DEAN OF SYDNEY.

    An in memoriam service in connection with the death of the late Dean of Sydney was held at St. Luke's Church of England yesterday. The church was draped with black. The Rev. J. Shearman ...

    Article : 125 words
  49. THE MARTINIQUE DISASTERS.

    The Board of Trade has awarded a piece of plate to Captain Freeman, master of the steamer Roddam, in recognition of his gallantry in taking his vessel out of St. Pierre roads ...

    Article : 63 words
  50. MINIMUM WAGE IN THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.

    A deputation from the Typographical Society asked the Colonial Secretary to-day to increase the minimum wage in the Government Printing Office from £2 15s to £3 a week, thus [?]milating he rate ...

    Article : 77 words
  51. EXTRAORDINARY WEATHER ON THE COAST.

    The various vessels which entered port to-day report having experienced an unduly large share of bad weather. Captain Simpson, of the Moravian, said that during the run from Sydney the Moravian ...

    Article : 71 words
  52. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO MR. A. COCHRANE.

    Mr. A. Cochrane, who unsuccessfully contested the Pyrmont Parliamentary seat recently, was entertained by his election committee and other friends at a complimentary dinner at the Elite Hall, Queen ...

    Article : 163 words
  53. FAREWELL TO LORD KITCHENER.

    A farewell banquet was given to Lord Kitchener at Johannesburg on Saturday. Lord Kitchener, who was enthusiastically received, appealed to the employers to grant ...

    Article : 44 words
  54. APPOINTMENT OF A RAILWAY COMMISSIONER.

    Mr. W. J. George has accepted the proffered appointment of Railway Commissioner at a salary of £1500 per annum. Two other Commissioners are to be appointed. ...

    Article : 34 words
  55. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    In view of the complaints made about stray bullets finding their way over the hill at the Randwick rifle range, the following instructions have been issued by Brigadier-General Finn, in addition to the improvements being ...

    Article : 220 words
  56. A PRISON BURNT.

    The prison at Bucharest, Roumania, has been destroyed by fire. Six hundred prisoners threw themselves at the iron doors to get away from the flames. They screeched ...

    Article : 81 words
  57. SUPPOSED CASE OF SUICIDE.

    Early this morning the dead body of a young man named John Gabriel Sedding was found lying in an outhouse at the rear of the Palace Hotel. Though, the result of the post-mortom examination is not yet ...

    Article : 147 words
  58. DEPARTURE OF GENERALS.

    Major-General F. W. Kitchener and Major-General M'Calmont have left South Africa for England. Lieutenant-General French will leave Capetown to-day. ...

    Article : 28 words
  59. AFGHANISTAN.

    The Ameer of Afghanistan has communicated to the Governor of Jalalabad, on the north-west frontier of India, the fact that he has superseded the Hadda Mullah (better ...

    Article : 41 words
  60. THE MARITIME DIFFICULTY IN QUEENSLAND.

    Matters in connection with the strike of wharf lumpers at Townsville still remain unaltered. Howard Smith's southern boat left shortly after noon, but the northern boats are delayed till ...

    Article : 283 words
  61. THE ORIGINAL SURRENDER CONDITIONS.

    Lieutanant-Colonel H. I. W. Hamilton, D.S.O., has arrived in London. He immediately proceeded to Windsor, and presented to the King the original document containing the ...

    Article : 47 words
  62. ALEXANDRIA v. ST. LEONARDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 216 words
  63. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Chief Justice this morning heard the appeal by Emily Langer, of Petersham, a suburb of Sydney, against the refusal of the Registrar of Patents to register her system of dressmaking on the ground ...

    Article : 69 words
  64. COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS IN PERSIA.

    A commercial school has been established at Teheran, Persia, and among the subjects taught is the Russian language. Commercial schools are also being established in other ...

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  65. PASSENGER STEAMER IN AN ICEPACK.

    The steamer Portland, while on the homeward voyage from Cape Nome, Alaska, to Seattle, was caught in an icepack-and is drifting towards the Arctic Ocean. The Portland ...

    Article : 118 words
  66. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 161 words
  67. SYDNEY INDUSTRIAL BLIND INSTITUTION.

    Sir,—The committee venture to state to those who are generously making Coronation donations to various charities that such would be thankfully received towards the above institution, on account of the ...

    Article : 74 words
  68. THE SURRENDERS.

    Up to Saturday there were 18,757 surrenders. Included among the latest surrenders were 204 rebels of the Kimberley district. ...

    Article : 24 words
  69. LIVE STOCK TRADE WITH AUSTRALIA.

    The high price of stock recently cabled as having been obtained in Sydney has again drawn the attention of New Zealand growers to the favourable prospects in the Australian markets. A trial ...

    Article : 120 words
  70. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    A man named Henry Beels, a Covent Garden porter, has been committed for trial on a charge of being concerned in the assault on Mr. Spicer, who was killed in Aston-road ...

    Article : 51 words
  71. CORONATION REVIEW.

    Sir,—Permit me briefly through your valuable columns to draw official attention to the absence of the various Cadet forces. Surely on such an occasion this must be an oversight, and everywhere ...

    Article : 61 words
  72. PROVISION FOR FURTHER MILITARY SERVICE.

    It has been arranged that the members of five squadrons of each of the following corps: —1st Imperial Light Horse, 2nd Imperial Light Horse, the South African Light Horse, ...

    Article : 68 words
  73. LATE SHIPPING.

    This week's "Sydney Mail" contains, amongst many hundreds of interesting illustrations, single portraits of each Monarch of England.—Advt. ...

    Article : 34 words
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