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  2. THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    Three further cases of plague were reported to the Health Department yesterday. A man named Arthur Hayward, 35, was taken to the Sydney Hospital, and diagnosis ...

    Article : 287 words
  3. THE SEARCH FOR A CAPITAL.

    The peaceful formation of a nation whose motto is a people for a continent and a continent for a people was hailed, little more than a year ago, as a unique event in history. The past fortnight has seen another ...

    Article : 1,994 words
  4. THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    The columns between Strydplant and Botha's Pass, in the extreme north-east of the Orange River Colony, are pushing the Boers towards Harrismith, near the Western Natal ...

    Article : 63 words
  5. CONTRACTS FOR ARMY SUPPLIES.

    In the House of Lords last night Lord Tweedmouth (Liberal) recapitulated the adverse newspaper statements and criticisms on the army contracts for South Africa. He ...

    Article : 336 words
  6. SECOND EDITION.

    The Premier (Mr. Philp) addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting at Townsville to-night. He reviewed the work of the Government, and contended that for the past eight years there has really been a ...

    Article : 426 words
  7. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    Among the absentees when the House of Representatives met this afternoon Mr. Kingston and Mr. Reid, who sit opposite each other at the table, were missed the most. The former was ...

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  8. THE LATEST SWEEPING MOVEMENT.

    The latest sweeping movement is in the Harrismith, district. The columns cover a front of 65 miles. ...

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  9. COMMANDANTS BOTHA AND BRITZ.

    Commandants Christian Botha and Britz, with 800 men, are south of Blaauwkop, in the south-eastern Transvaal. ...

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  10. THE FEDERAL CONTINGENT.

    The third battalion has settled down to steady drilling, and the men are now being instructed in the more advanced phases of infantry movements. Yesterday they were exercised in extended order, and ...

    Article : 87 words
  11. THE NORTHERN TRANSVAAL.

    The Boers are practically in undisputed possession of the Transvaal territory north of the Delagoa railway line. They are harvesting all the crops. ...

    Article : 56 words
  12. MEETING OF THE HEALTH COMMITTEE.

    The health committee of the City Council met yesterday morning, Alderman S. Smith, M.L.A., vice-chairman, presiding. The other members present were:—The Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes), ...

    Article : 2,241 words
  13. Y.M.C.A. TENT.

    The Wagga contingent and the third battalion of the federal troops are making full use of the Y.M.C.A. tent, which is still in camp with the soldiers doing its useful work. The daily cup of tea ...

    Article : 65 words
  14. PURSUIT OF CAPE RAIDERS.

    Commandant Malan, with 200 men in the Fraserburg district of Cape Colony, has been driven eastward across the railway. Commandant Smut, with 200 men, is being ...

    Article : 46 words
  15. THE UNITED STATES.

    Prince Henry of Prussia arrived at Washington yesterday. He received an ovation everywhere he passed. He exchanged interesting and cordial visits ...

    Article : 102 words
  16. THE RIVERINA BUSHMEN.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 766 words
  17. BOER LOSSES.

    Lord Kitchener telegraphs to the War Office: "Since my last on this subject a week ago, columns report 20 Boers killed, 12 wounded, 379 prisoners, and 104 surrenders." ...

    Article : 42 words
  18. THE SLUGGISHNESS OF THE GOVERNMENT.

    The "Times" regrets the division in the House of Lords leading to the postponement, of an inquiry into the army contracts. The "Times" states that after it three hours' ...

    Article : 81 words
  19. DEATH OF MRS. RIGNOLD..

    We record with regret the death of Mrs. George Rignold, an event which took place early last evening, at her residence, Woodstock, Paddington. Mrs. Rignold has been seriously ill for more than a ...

    Article : 697 words
  20. AUSTRALASIAN CASUALTIES.

    Private Norman Cameron, of the 3rd New South Wales Mounted Rifles, has died of enteric fever at Springfoatein. Private John Kirkwood, of the seventh ...

    Article : 136 words
  21. SCENE IN THE SENATE.

    In the Senate Chamber Senator M'Laurin called Senator Tillman a liar. Both senators had a sharp boat with their fists and were parted with difficulty. They were arrested ...

    Article : 45 words
  22. THE ARMY MEAT CONTRACT.

    The tender of Mr. Bergl for the supply of meat for the army in South Africa is dated January 6, while the written undertaking to use colonial meat as far as possible is dated ...

    Article : 98 words
  23. GREECE.

    M. Tricoupis, a member of the Greek Legislative Chamber, declared that M. Doudouris, ex-President of the Chamber, had insulted the memory of M. Tricoupis, the late Premier, ...

    Article : 65 words
  24. NEW-SOUTH WALES VOLUNTEERS.

    The following is a copy of a telegraphic despatch received by the Premier through the Lieutenant-Governor from the Chief Casualty Officer, Capetown: ...

    Article : 66 words
  25. RUSSIA IN THE FAR EAST.

    The agreement made between Russia and the Tartar General at Kiria in March, 1901, giving Russia and China exclusive mining rights, in Manchuria, is still unratified by the ...

    Article : 132 words
  26. CHINA.

    Prince Ching is disposed to grant Germany's demands for exclusive mining rights in the province of Shantung, subject to an increased royalty. ...

    Article : 32 words
  27. INTER-STATE TRADE.

    The monthly return, showing the movements of goods between the States according to the duty paid at the Custom-houses for the month of January was received at the Treasury from the Customs ...

    Article : 1,376 words
  28. DEATH OF MAJOR C. W. M. FEILDEN..

    Captain Feilden has received the sad news of the death of his brother, Major Cecil W. M. Feilden, aged 39. A cablegram was published last week stating that Brigadier-General Gilbert Hamilton, ...

    Article : 96 words
  29. IRELAND.

    Nine members of the Clarecastle branch of the United Irish League have been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for intimidating tenants. The magistrates who passed the ...

    Article : 39 words
  30. SWALLOWING A BULLET.

    On October 26, 1900, Sergeant H. L. Tebbutt, of the New South Wales Imperial Bushmen, was with the firing line and amongst the mounted troops on the left flank at the battle of Kaffir Kraal. During ...

    Article : 244 words
  31. LABOUR DIFFICULTIES IN SPAIN.

    The ordinary conditions of life are being resumed at Barcelona and other towns in Spain affected by the strikes. Feb. 25. ...

    Article : 72 words
  32. DEATH OF MRS. SHEWEN.

    The death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Shewen, relict of the late Mr. Alfred Shewen, M.D., was announced in yesterday's "Herald." Dr. Shewen's name was a familiar one in Sydney some years ago. For a long ...

    Article : 157 words
  33. FRENCH ARMY SERVICE.

    The French Chamber of Deputies has agreed to the principle of two years' service for conscripts, with no exemptions. ...

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  34. GENERAL HUTTON AT ADELAIDE.

    Major-General Hutton arrived here by express this morning, accompanied by Lady Hutton, Captain Dangar, Lieutenant-Colonel Byron, and Major Bayly. The Federal Commandant had an ...

    Article : 264 words
  35. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Professor Samuel Rawson Gardiner, D.C.L., LL.D., aged 73 years. Dr. Gardiner was born on March 4, 1820, at ...

    Article : 130 words
  36. HOUSING THE POOR.

    Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, has welcomed Professor Smart's proposal that the Glasgow Corporation should appoint a commission of inquiry in regard to ...

    Article : 40 words
  37. THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

    The Mahsud Waziris, on the north-west frontier of India, have paid the fine imposed on them, and are surrendering their rifles. A British column of 2000 men, under ...

    Article : 80 words
  38. A FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE.

    St. James' Church, King-street, was the scene of a quiet weeding yesterday afternoon, when Mr. Ernest V. Southcott, Cambridge (England), was married to Miss Nellie Constance Roberts, fourth ...

    Article : 183 words
  39. ILLNESS OF MR. BALFOUR.

    Mr. A. J. Balfour, the First Lord of the Treasury, is suffering from another attack of influenza. ...

    Article : 24 words
  40. FIGHTING IN THE BALKANS.

    Fighting has occurred on the frontiers of Montenegro between the clansmen of a murdered Albanian chief and Turkish regulars owing to Turkey refusing to surrender ...

    Article : 45 words
  41. TASMANIA.

    The crew of the yacht Mabel, which was wrecked at Cloudy Bay at the south end of Bruni, met with a great reception. They narrated thrilling experiences with the difficulty of climbing the rocks ...

    Article : 177 words
  42. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Government telephone system has been opened in London. The subscribers number 2000. The Government has come to an agreement with ...

    Article : 177 words
  43. THE PREMIERS' CONFERENCE.

    A telegram was received to-day from the Premier of Tasmania, Mr. Lewis, stating he would be willing to attend the Premiers' Conference in Sydney at any time about the end of March. ...

    Article : 40 words
  44. AUSTRALASIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS.

    At the swimming championship meeting at Wanganni the 220 yards championship was won by F. C. V. Lane (N.S.W.), with Gailey (Queensland) second. Lane won easily, and the time was 2 ...

    Article : 83 words
  45. THE RIFLE TEAM FOR BISLEY.

    The Commonwealth Council of the Rifle Association of Australia has fixed a meeting, to be held in Melbourne on March 5, for making the necessary arrangements to send a team to Bisley. Sir Edward ...

    Article : 76 words
  46. TRANSVAAL DREDGING LAWS.

    A gold-dredging expert from New Zealand has advised the Transvaal Gold Commission to make dredging laws similar to those of New Zealand and Australia. ...

    Article : 66 words
  47. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS

    Possesses Tonic Properties, Pure, Perfect. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS.—Advt. ...

    Article : 13 words
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