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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. DEATHS.

    Mr. John Sullivan died to-day, aged 68. He was a resident for over 40 years, and a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, also of the Public school board, and he took great interest in the Mechanics' ...

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  3. THE LATE PRESIDENT M'KINLEY. SENTINEL AT THE TOMB STABBED.

    A sentinel at Mr. M'Kinley's tomb at Canton was stabbed by two night prowlers, who escaped in the darkness. ...

    Article : 33 words
  4. THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. ATTACK ON THE ZULULAND BORDER.

    The British casualties at Forts Italia and Prospect, were a lieutenant and 11 men killed, five officers, including Major Chapman, and 38 wounded. There are 63 missing. ...

    Article : 106 words
  5. THE AMERICA CUP.

    The betting on the second race of the series for the America Cup is even. Oct. 1. The betting now is 6 to 5 against the ...

    Article : 41 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Duke and the Duchess of Cornwall and York have arrived at Revelstoke, British Columbia. Oct. 1. ...

    Article : 64 words
  7. COMMONWEALTH NOTES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    Rather more than the usual number of questions were directed to Ministers by members of the House of Representatives to-day. An inquiry as to whether inter state freetrade would commence with the ...

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  8. THE SUMMER TRAINS.

    This morning we publish the summer timetable prepared by the Railway Commissioners for the benefit of those who may seek change of air and scene during the coming months. ...

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  9. THE ASSASSINATION.

    The following details of the attack on President M'Kinley are taken from the San Francisco files received by the mail to-night:— SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12. ...

    Article : 2,478 words
  10. A DANISH GUNBOAT SUNK.

    The Danish gunboat, Moen, sank in the Sound while her crow was experimenting with high explosives. The crew was saved. The Moen was a vessel of 356 tons, and had a ...

    Article : 68 words
  11. THE OAKLAND FLOATED.

    The steamer Oakland, which went aground several weeks ago, was floated off from the south breakwater this morning. ...

    Article : 26 words
  12. GENOWLAN LABOUR TROUBLE.

    The Genowlan labour trouble advanced another stage last Saturday, when the Genowlan Lodge, assisted by a couple of delegates from Hurtley Lodge, met and discussed tho question in dispute. A ...

    Article : 186 words
  13. THE PHILIPPINES.

    The disaster to the American force at Samar was the result of the American commanding officer trusting to Filipinos who had sworn allegiance to the United States. ...

    Article : 106 words
  14. THE CAPE RAIDERS.

    Commandant Theron is endeavouring to join Commandants Louw and Maritz and others totalling 700 northwards of Clanwilliam, about 140 miles north of Capetown. ...

    Article : 45 words
  15. BRITISH REVENUE RETURNS.

    The revenue returns for the quarter ended September 30 were published this morning. The total revenue for the quarter was £28,636,347, to which customs contributed ...

    Article : 37 words
  16. THE GRIMSBY STRIKE.

    The Earl of Searborough has induced the fishers now on strike at Grimsby to resume work pending the result of arbitration by the Board of Trade. ...

    Article : 81 words
  17. THE WAR OFFICE AND LORD KITCHENER.

    A rumour has arisen that friction has occurred between Lord Kitchener and the War Office. The War Office has denied the truth of the ...

    Article : 60 words
  18. COOMA LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of subscribers of the Cooma Ladies' Benevolent Society was held in the council chambers to-day. Mr. C. B. Backhouse presided. The annual report, which was very satisfactory, ...

    Article : 153 words
  19. COMMANDS OF ARMY CORPS.

    The War Office explains that General Sir Redvers Buller and General the Duke of Connaught will retain the commands of the first Army Corps (Aldershot) and the third Army ...

    Article : 211 words
  20. EXPLOSION ON A FRENCH WARSHIP.

    A boiler on a French torpedo-boat at Algiers exploded. One man was killed and five others were in-jured. ...

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  21. INCITING TO REBELLION.

    A rebel named Wolfaardt, who was tried at Graaf Remet, Cape Colony, blamed Dr. Te Water and Olive Schreiner for inciting to rebellion in Cape Colony. ...

    Article : 33 words
  22. CIRCUIT COURTS.

    At the Circuit Court John Webber was charged with assault. Mr. P. White appeared for the prisoner, who was acquitted. BROKEN HILL, Tuesday. ...

    Article : 424 words
  23. MUSICAL COMPETITION.

    Mr. George Clutsam won the first prize at Chappell's musical competition, open to all British composers for full orchestration, Mr. Clutsam's composition consisted of a " suite," ...

    Article : 52 words
  24. DEATH OF TJAARDT KRUGER.

    Tjaardt Kruger, who was the youngest son of Mr. Kruger, the ex-President, and who surrendered a few weeks ago, has died after a short illness. ...

    Article : 62 words
  25. NEW ZEALAND. TRADE WITH THE UNITED STATES.

    The Hon. W. Loud, United States Congressman, has expressed the opinion that a reciprocal tariff might be arranged with this colony to include wool, flax, and certain agricultural products. At the present ...

    Article : 102 words
  26. BOER PRISONERS AND THE ARMY.

    Two hundred of the Boor prisoners on parole at Ceylon have offered to serve in the British army outside South Africa. ...

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  27. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day prices for merinos were irregular and were slightly in buyers favour. Medium crossbreds were easier. Oct. 1. ...

    Article : 70 words
  28. LOSS OF THE WHAKAPAI.

    The Whakapai, the loss of which was reported yesterday, filled with water and became unmanageable. A heavy sea turned her over. The first mate, James Bertie, is the only survivor. He ...

    Article : 129 words
  29. THE GERMAN TARIFF.

    Hungary and Austria will decline to renew their commercial treaties with Germany if the proposed now German tariff is carried. The press of those countries declares that ...

    Article : 114 words
  30. THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA.

    The Premier, Mr. Peacock, is in receipt of the following letter from Sir George Sidenham Clarke the newly-appointed Governor of Victoria:—"13 Gledhow Gardens, South Kensington, S. W., August ...

    Article : 294 words
  31. NEW SOUTH WALES VOLUNTEERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 92 words
  32. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day l-16d lower at 2s 2?d per ounce standard. ...

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  33. PACIFIC ISLANDS LABOURERS BILL.

    A bill "to provide for the regulation, restriction, and prohibition of the introduction of labourers from the Pacific Islands and for other purposes" was circulated after the members of the House of Representatives ...

    Article : 223 words
  34. RETURNING AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 106 words
  35. NOTES IN THE STATE PARLIAMENT.

    There was a large number of questions asked in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, and some of them referred to matters of importance. The Premier stated that no steps had yet been taken ...

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  36. QUEENSLAND.

    The Government has received advices from the Agent-General stating that the loan, which is the balance of the loan authorised last session, has been issued at 3 per cent, and underwritten, at 91½. ...

    Article : 140 words
  37. SOUTH COAST.

    The Band of Hope concert in connection with the Wesleyan Church was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night, the hall being packed notwithstanding the inelemency of the weather. ...

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  38. CHINA.

    Rebels of the Triad Society burned the Basel mission station at Pingyang. The missionaries escaped. Pingyang, which is apparently the town meant in ...

    Article : 72 words
  39. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL AYTOUN, D.S.O.

    The Premier has received a cablegram stating that Lieutenant-Colonel Aytoun has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order. ...

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  40. THE TICK PEST. SERIOUS POSITION IN QUEENSLAND.

    Some important developments have arisen in connection with the question of tick quarantine, and it is considered possible that within a short time the whole of Queensland will be declared open to ...

    Article : 327 words
  41. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The revenue for the quarter ended September 30 was £522,177 against £626,158 for the corresponding quarter last yecar, being a decrease of £103,980. The amount received last quarter from the ...

    Article : 78 words
  42. VICTORIAN IMPERIAL BUSHMEN.

    An official record of the work done by the Victorian Imperial Bushmen, under Lieutenant Colonel Kelly, in South Africa, is being issued by the State Government. ...

    Article : 148 words
  43. THE GERMAN STEAMER TANGLIN.

    "Oil will be the early substitute for coal," said the chief engineer of the steamer Tanglin yesterday. The vessel had just arrived from Singapore, from which port she had come down using oil as fuel. ...

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  44. GREAT BRITAIN AND TURKEY.

    The Bombay " Gazette " states that Great Britain is proclaiming a protectorate over Koweyt, on the Arabian shore near the head of the Persian Gulf. ...

    Article : 473 words
  45. WHITE CLIFFS ROBBERY.

    In the trial of William Tomlinson, charged before Mr. Acting-Justice Gibson with robbery under arms and receiving in connection with the sticking up of the White Cliffs coach on September 2, the jury at ...

    Article : 103 words
  46. AUTOMOBILE AT A BULL-FIGHT.

    At a bull-fight at Bayonne, France, a red automobile instead of horses was used. The bull declined to face the motor. ...

    Article : 28 words
  47. THE TASMANIAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The annual show of the Tasmanian Agricultural and Pastoral Society was opened to-day, when the sheep were judged. The display was smaller than last year, but the quality was excellent. ...

    Article : 167 words
  48. VICTORIA. SHORTAGE OF BUILDING SOCIETIES' ACCOUNTS.

    An examination of the accounts of the North Melbourne and Carlton Permanent Building Society and the Fifth North Melbourne Terminating Building Society reveal a shortage of about £1000. An ...

    Article : 61 words
  49. PRECAUTIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A proclamation issued by the Nww South Wales Government, a copy of which has reached Brisbane, has the effect of cancelling the previous proclamation under which working horses and other stock were ...

    Article : 162 words
  50. COMMODORE OF THE P. AND O. FLEET.

    After a career of 40 years in the service of the P. and O. Company Captain Arthur Cole Loggin now occupies the proud position of commodore of that line, succeeding Captain Reeves, who recently ...

    Article : 144 words
  51. ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN.

    It has transpired that an attempt was made on Saturday night to wreck a railway tram near Rosebery, on the Wanacknabeal line. A piece of heavy timber 10ft. long and 7in. thick was placed across ...

    Article : 258 words
  52. THE MAIL STEAMER VENTURA AT AUCKLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 160 words
  53. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 words
  54. THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    Mr. Oliver, the Federal Capital Commissioner, continued his supplementary inquiry to-day. Further evidence was given by Mr. Vernon (the Government Architect) and Mr. Wade (the ...

    Article : 176 words
  55. THE UNITED STATES.

    President Roosevelt persists in moving about without an escort of detectives. ...

    Article : 19 words
  56. LATE MINING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 56 words
  57. PERTH TRAMWAYS.

    The Perth Electric Tramway Company is issuing £150,000 5 per cent first mortgage de bentures at 97½. ...

    Article : 22 words
  58. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the Criminal Court to-day Robert Hutchinson pleaded guilty to a charge of escaping from the stockade and assaulting a warder at Adelaide Gaol. He was sentenced to four years' imprisonment in ...

    Article : 48 words
  59. Advertising

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  60. Advertising

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