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  2. THE PALACE EMPORIUM FIRE. FURTHER PARTICULARS.

    Operations yesterday at the ruins of the Pal[?]ce Emporium were almost exclusively confined to attempts to demolish the northern wall of the six-story portion of the building facing George-street. There was ...

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  3. THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. THE NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE.

    Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, stated in the House of Commons that in reference to General Louis Botha's inquiries during the negotiations some time ago ...

    Article : 127 words
  4. SPECIAL CABLES.

    It is reported that the Russian Imperial Bank, and other accounts state that the Russian Government, is advancing to Bulgarin 8,000,000fr. to avert her insolvency. Russia ...

    Article : 202 words
  5. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    In an article dealing with the Federal Defence Bill the Paris "Temps " describes what it terms the conscription proposal of Australia as a revolution, and adds that the " Times" ...

    Article : 65 words
  6. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    The second reading of the Supply Bill was agreed to after our second edition went to press yesterday, and the Standing Orders having been suspended, the measure was considered committee. An ...

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  7. THE WALL HAULED DOWN.

    Shortly before 1 o'clock this morning the northern, wall, which had so long defied all efforts at demolition,,was hauled down by two steam tram motors and a hawser. Superintendent Webb directed the ...

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  8. BOATING DISASTER.

    A fishing boat has sunk off Newfoundland, Eighteen persons were drowned. ...

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  9. INTERVIEW WITH THE CITY SURVEYOR.

    Mr. R. W. Richards, A.M.I. C.E., the City Surveyor, speaking to a representative of the "Herald" yesterday, remarked that during his experience extending over 25 years he did not remember ...

    Article : 462 words
  10. THE AMERICA CUP. THE ENGLISH YACHTS.

    The final tests on the Clyde proved that Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht, Shamrock II. which may compete for the America Cup, is unmistakably faster than Shamrock I. ...

    Article : 36 words
  11. DESPATCH OF THE BADEN-POWELL SWORD.

    The Baden-Powell aword of honour from Australia is to be desspatched by the Ma[?]i King, leaving Messrs. Birt and Company's wharf on Monday. The sword has been [?]rely packed, and is expected ...

    Article : 119 words
  12. OPERATIONS IN THE TRANSVAAL.

    Lord Methuen, near Zeerust, in the Western Transvaal, surprised and captured a laager with 43 Boers, 29 rifles, 2000 rounds of ammunition, 38 waggons, 600 bags of grain, and ...

    Article : 50 words
  13. TRIAL OF AMERICAN YACHTS.

    Over a course 15 miles to windward and returning, Columbia, one of the competitors for the defence of the American Cup, led throughout winning by three minutes. Of ...

    Article : 53 words
  14. THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    The statement recently published by the London " Daily Telegraph," to the effect that it was intended to associate with the bill defining the King's title a measure providing ...

    Article : 110 words
  15. QUEENSLAND. THE SUGAR-GROWING INDUSTRY.

    The Hon. D. H. Dalrymple, Minister for Agriculture, returned to Brisbane on Thursday morning after a visit to Mackay. He says the district looks very well, and better than for some years. There have ...

    Article : 115 words
  16. OPERATIONS IN THE ORANGE RIVER COLONY.

    At the result of night operations 50 Boers were captured and 18 surrendered near Edenburg, south of Bloemfontoin. ...

    Article : 30 words
  17. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    J. Gaudaur (Canada) and G. Towns (New South Wales) have signed articles to row for the sculling championship of the world on September 8 at Rat Portage, Canada, for ...

    Article : 36 words
  18. RAGGED BOERS FROM BRANDFORT.

    The "Daily News " says that 60 Brandfort Boers, dejected and ragged, have been brought to Bloemfontein. ...

    Article : 25 words
  19. CRICKET.

    In the match Lancashire v. Somerset, J. Phillips no-balled Mold (Lancashire) 18 times in 10 overs. He was "called " five times in the second over. ...

    Article : 31 words
  20. MAIL SERVICE TO SAN FRANCISCO.

    It is stated that the Oceanic Steamship Company contemplate submitting an offer to the Government in connection with a mail service from Brisbane to San Francisco, via Honolulu, which will enable ...

    Article : 95 words
  21. ALLEGED BOER ATROCITIES.

    Mr. St. John Brodrick, Secretary of State for War, stated in the House of Commons that in response to a telegram inquiring into the truth of Mr. Edgar Wallace's statements ...

    Article : 87 words
  22. DAMAGE BY EXPLOSION.

    An estimate was made yesterday of the amount of damage done to buildings opposite Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Son's premises by the explosion of dynamite, which blew down the upper portion of the ...

    Article : 159 words
  23. THE KING.

    The Roman Catholic Bishops have made a protest against the King denouncing any special doctrine. ...

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  24. WOOL SALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 79 words
  25. PROMOTION IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    Information has been received that Mr. W. H. Pickb[?]n, who left Queensland for South Africa as transport officer with the rank of lieutenant in the Fourth Contingent, has been appointed ...

    Article : 62 words
  26. BRITISH NAVY. PROJECTED NAVAL MANŒUVRES.

    In the British navy manœuvres, to be held on June 28, 163 warships will take part. Two fleets will contend for the command of the Channel. ...

    Article : 36 words
  27. HALF-MILE FOOT RACE.

    A half-mile foot race between J. M'Mannus (N. S. Wales) and Dave Smith(Bundaberg) for £50 a side took place at B[?]daberg this afternoon in the presence of 1200 spectators. The course was two ...

    Article : 390 words
  28. EFFICIENT FIRE ESCAPES.

    The question of the escape was discussed at the meeting of the Sydney Labour Council held at the [?]rades Hall on Thursday night. Many of the delegates expressed the opinion that the providing of ...

    Article : 120 words
  29. A HOSPITAL SHIP FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN.

    Mr. Arnold Foster, Secretary to the Admiralty, stated in the House of Commons that it was intended to despatch the hospital ship, Mame, to the Mediterranean fleet. ...

    Article : 36 words
  30. SHOOTING BRITISH WOUNDED.

    The "Daily Mail" has published more letters from soldiers confirming the shooting of the British wounded by the Boers at Vlakfontein. ...

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  31. TIN.

    Straits tin for forward delivery is quoted at £116 per ton. ...

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  32. DE WET'S COMMANDO.

    The "Daily News " states that De Wet's commando is near Brandfort, and that a British force is operating from Kroonstad southwards. ...

    Article : 31 words
  33. VICTORIA.

    The Governor-General has been ordered complete re[?]t by Major Phillson and his other medical advisers He is suffering from general collapse, in fact, has never quite recovered from the severe illne[?]s on the ...

    Article : 291 words
  34. BANQUET TO SIR J. COCKBURN.

    Sir John Cockburn, who is retiring from the position of State Agent for South Australia, was accorded an enthusiastic banquet at the Trocadero last night. Lord Strathcona, High ...

    Article : 195 words
  35. THE SALVAGE.

    On Thursday Messrs. Hordern and Sons decided to take over the stock in the [?]onmongery department. which was practically undamaged by the fire. When it was agreed to take drastic measures to remove the ...

    Article : 243 words
  36. TREATMENT OF FOREIGN CAPITALISTS.

    The Marquis of Lansdowne, Foreign Secretary, stated in the House of Lords that Great Britain proposed to differentiate between bona-fide investors in the Netherlands ...

    Article : 57 words
  37. TASMANIA.

    The Chief Secretary, on behalf of the Federal Minister for Defence, Sir John Forr[?]t, has written to the command[?]t of the Tasmanian forces requesting immediate inquiry to be made into an alleged ...

    Article : 114 words
  38. THE REFUGEE CAMPS.

    An official who visited the refugee camps states that he found everything satisfactory. ...

    Article : 19 words
  39. THE SENATE.

    In the Senate this afternoon Senator O'Connor informed Senator Dobson that the matter of securing a uniform basis for the collection of statistics throughout the Commonwealth was under consideration. ...

    Article : 523 words
  40. SYMPATHY FROM SYDNEY LABOUR COUNCIL.

    At the weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council held at the Trades Hall on Thursday the fire at Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons was referred to by several speakers. ...

    Article : 125 words
  41. TROOPS VISITING ENGLAND.

    Captain Brace, of New South Wales, has sailed for England. ...

    Article : 16 words
  42. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A large deputation waited on the Premier to-day to urge the advisability of the Government introducing a bill to provide for the construction of a railway to Angaston. The Premier said it was not ...

    Article : 408 words
  43. CASUALTIES.

    Sergeant W. Sanderson, of the Queensland Bushmen, died of enteric fever at Newcastle, South Africa. Lieutenant Mylne is convalescent, and has ...

    Article : 124 words
  44. NEW ZEALAND. THE LYTTELTON FIRE.

    The fatal fire yesterday at Lyllelton was peculiarly dreadful. The mother left her three children, the eldest five years, shut up in the house. When the fire was discovered rescue was impossible. When the ...

    Article : 53 words
  45. POLITICS IN AMERICA.

    By 950 to 6 votes the Ohio Democratic State Convention has rejected Mr.Bryan and the silver policy. This is interpreted to augur the repudiation of Bryanism by the ...

    Article : 45 words
  46. A CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.

    It appeared yesterday morning as if a deadlock would occur in connection with the demolition operations. The City Council is the authority which by the law has to provide for the safety of the citizens, ...

    Article : 421 words
  47. TRADE AT THE EXHIBITION BUILDING.

    The arrangemen[?]a for carrying on trade at the Exhibition Building were more complete yesterday than on the previous day. The place resembled a large bazaar. Tables were set out, carrying goods for ...

    Article : 219 words
  48. DEMOLISHING THE WALLS.

    Yesterday the Mayor (Alderman Sir James Graham) said, in conversation with a representative of the "Herald," that he was very pleased on behalf of the City Council to be in a position to offer to ...

    Article : 648 words
  49. THE GRAND HOTEL FIRE.

    The maidservant who gave sensational evidence regarding the fire at the Grand Hotel, Auckland, to the effect that whilst at work in the hotel three strange men threatened her life if she divulged their presence, ...

    Article : 170 words
  50. THE MAIDSTONE ELECTION.

    Levi Barker has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for bribery in connection with the Maidstone election. Mr. F. S. W. Cornwallis lodged a petition against ...

    Article : 89 words
  51. SOUTH AFRICAN CASUALTY.

    His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor has re[?]olved the following cablegram from the Chief Casualty Officer, Capetown:— "Dangerously ill, Joha[?]nesburg, July 9, N. S. W. Mounted Infantry, ...

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  52. DEATH OF MR. F. W. BINNEY.

    Yesterday morning Mr. Frederick William Binney, late secretary to the Newcastle and Wallsend Coal Company and the Northern Colheries' Association, passed away at Hawthorn, Abbotsford-road, ...

    Article : 350 words
  53. COLONIAL GOVERNORSHIPS.

    Officials consider that it is difficult to secure State Governors, owing to the cost of the staff and other minor expenses of the establishment reducing the salaries by nearly £1000. ...

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  54. DEATH OF MAJOR H. P. DANGAR.

    A cable message was received yesterday by Messrs. Dangar, Gedye and Co., Sydney, announcing the death in England of Major Henry Pholts Dangar, the second son of Mr. F. H. Dangar, well-known;to ...

    Article : 183 words
  55. THIS ROYAL TOUR.

    The Royal party want by special train to Buckland Park to-day, and [?]ad a day's shooting. The Duke bagged 12 wildfowl before lunch, and in the afternoon had some sport among peafowl. The Duchess ...

    Article : 153 words
  56. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Shipping companies engaged in the inter-state and oversea trade are vigorously protesting against the proposed Inter-State Commission Bill, and declare that the provisions are calculated to take from the ...

    Article : 165 words
  57. RAILWAY DISASTER IN AMERICA.

    After the recent railway collision in Missouri (U.S.), some carriages were set alight by the fire from the engine and 25 persons were burnt. ...

    Article : 31 words
  58. THE MISSING EMPLOYEES.

    The wherea[?]outs of the four employees, named Dashwood, Bre[?]t, Malcolm, and Nicholl, who were reported in yesterday's issue of the "Herald " as missing, still continues to be the main topic of ...

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  59. TRAGEDY AT CHARTERS TOWERS.

    Later details in connection with the dreadful shooting affair at Charlers Towers on Wednesday show that after Brown shot Mr. Haygarth he presented the revolver at Mr. James ...

    Article : 172 words
  60. RETURNING TROOPS BY THE ORIENT.

    Yesterday Captain T. W. K. Weldron and Messrs. W. Co[?]grove and R. Irving, as a deputation, asked the Mayor for the use of the Town Hall for the purpose of entertaining the troops, numbering about 400, ...

    Article : 415 words
  61. BOWLING.

    The Australian team of bowlers defeated Belfast by 82 points to 68. The scores were:— Mr. Redgers rink, 23 to 17; Mr. Hannigan's, 19 to 19; Mr. Cuddon's, 19 to 14; Mr. ...

    Article : 45 words
  62. LATE SHIPPING.

    Gulf of Genoa, s., from Brisbane. PORT ADELAIDE.—Arrivals: July 12, Country of Ayr, barque, from Natal; Pilba[?], s., from Melbourne; Queen of Cambria, barque, from Liverpool. Departure; ...

    Article : 47 words
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