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  2. CHINA. THE PEKING MASSACRE.

    Among the Europeans massacred at Peking were:— Sir Claude Macdonald (the British Minister), Lady Macdonald, and two ...

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  3. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Admiralty justifies the retention of the Belleville boilers in the worships, on the ground that the speed of the vessels is increased by the use of these boilers. ...

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  4. THIRD EDITION. BERALD OFFICE, 3.45 a.m. CHINA.

    The victims of the massaere at Peking included Twelve student interpreters at the British legation. ...

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  5. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    It is reported that Mr. Steyn wished to surrender to the British after his lateat defeat, and that Commandant Christian De Wet imprisoned him so as to prevent his doing this. ...

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  6. THE HAGUE CONVENTION.

    Great Britain will ratify the Hague Convention drawn up by the International Peace Conference. ...

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  7. THE FIGHT AT TIENTSIN.

    Our cables graphically describe the series of fights between the Chinese and the allied troops at Tientsin. The foreigners are under grave disadvantages. They are outnumbered, they do not speak a ...

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  8. THE TRANSVAAL WAR. LIEUTENANT MACKELLAR KILLED.

    Lieutenant K. K. Mackellar, of the 7th Dragoon Guards, formerly of the Sydney Scottish Rifles, was killed in the action at Derdepoort, near Pretoria. ...

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  9. THE TROUBLE IN ASHANTI.

    It is reported that Colonel Willoocks, who, with the relief column, was at Bekwai, 15 miles south of the town, on July 9, has relieved Kumasi. ...

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  10. LATEST MAIL NEWS.

    English files to hand to-day contain Reuter's account of Admiral Seymour's advance with the foreign expeditionary force. The report is dated June 11, via Tiantsin June 12, end is as follows:— ...

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  11. EX-PRESIDENT STEYN IMPRISONED.

    It is reported that Commandant Christian de Wet has imprisoned ex-President Steyn, who wished to surrender, after his flight with 3000 Boers from ...

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  12. THE ENGAGEMENT AT THE FOREIGN SETTLEMENT.

    Further particulars have been received of the attack by the Allies on the Chinese position south-west of the foreign settlement at Tientsin on July 9 and of the ...

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  13. THE OLYMPIAN GAMES.

    The Olympian Games were commenced at the Paris Exhibition on Sunday. In the 100 metres championship S. Rowloy, of Sydney, was third. ...

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  14. SHANGHAI IMPERILLED.

    The foreign settlement at Shanghai, near the mouth of the Yantsze-Kiang is imperilled. The Consuls ask that more warships ...

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  15. THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 283 words
  16. THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

    The annual report of the Union Bank of Australia shows that the deposits amount to £15,793,602, the cash investments are £5,069,246, and the bills and ...

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  17. POSITION AT TIENTSIN.

    Vice-Admiral Sir E. H. Seymour has returned from Tientsin to his flagship at Taku. He has left a sufficient number of bluejackets at Tientsin to work the guns ...

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  18. QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Archer asked the Premier if he could give any direct information regarding the situation of the missionaries who went from New ...

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  19. FIRE ON THE INDRAGHIRI.

    The steamer Indraghiri, while loading for Sydney at "Woolwich, was badly damaged by a fire. The Indraghiri it a steamer of 4927 tonz, and ...

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  20. FOREIGNERS IN THE CENTRE AND SOUTH THREATENED.

    Tho Boxers threaten Ohingtongfu^in Yunnan, and the foreigners in the centre and south of the Empire. Prince Tuan, is sending a number of ...

    Article : 39 words
  21. MILITARY RESOURCE OF THE CHINESE.

    The Chinese troops and "Boxers" at Tientsin are displaying great military resource. Their overpowering weight of artillery is rendering it, difficult for the ...

    Article : 66 words
  22. BEFORE THE MASSACRE.

    The letter of a student interpreter in Peking, written on June 10, has just been received. In the letter the interpreter declares ...

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  23. THE WOOL SALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  24. A COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF FOR THE ALLIES.

    Mr. St. John Brodrick stated in the House of Commons last night that the Powers were taking concerted action with a view to the appointment of a ...

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  25. THE NAVAL BRIGADE OFFER.

    The Premier in the Legislative-Assembly yesterday, in answer to Mr. Mengher, said that he had lately had an interview with Captain Hixson, who told him that if men and officers were required 200 ...

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  26. SAFETY OF MR. AND MRS. HERRING.

    From Mr. and Mrs. Herring, of whose narrow escape from a bloodthirsty crowd of "Boxers," whilst on their journey from their station at Chining, a large town in the ...

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  27. MR. ALLARDYCE AND MR. RUSSELL.

    Miss Goode, daughter of Mr. Matthew Goode, of Adelaide, sister-in-law of Mr. Allardyce and Mr. Russell, says that Mr. Russell is about 40 years of age, and had resided in China nearly 20 ...

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  28. BUTCHERY OF NATIVE CHRISTIANS.

    Three days' butchery of native Christians in the provinces of Hunan and Hupei followed the circulation of Prince Tuan's edict favouring the "Boxers." ...

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  29. CONSOLS.

    Goschen's Consols yesterday were 99½, a rise of ½ since Saturday. ...

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  30. NEW SOUTH WALES TROOPS.

    The Premier received a telegram yesterday stating that the Persic left Capetown for Sydney ou July 14, having on board 48 invalids belonging to the New South Wales Contingent. Another telegram stated ...

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  31. VICTORIA. LIQUOR TRAFFIC REFORM.

    The Presbytery of Melbourne South yesterday considered a remit of the General Assembly instructing them to consider the following schemes in the direction of reform of the liquor traffic:— ...

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  32. IMPERIAL BUSHMEN.

    Trooper G. S. Bowman, of Botany, writing from Beira on Muy 26, says it number ot members of the regiment who had slight attacks of fever were recovering. On arrival at camp Colonel Mackay in an ...

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  33. THE RECEPTION OF THE NEWS.

    The Queen was greatly distressed when the news of the massacre was conveyed to her. Intense excitement prevails in America. ...

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  34. THE PEKING MASSACRE.

    This morning's news confirms the glaomiest apprehensions of the fate of the British legation at Peking. It was hoped thnt Sir Claude MacDonald, K.C.B., who has secured many friends in the Imperial capital, ...

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  35. QUEENSLAND.

    An application was made to the Full Court to-day on behalf of Mr T. J. Ryan, a law student, to gain exemption from the usual examinations for admission to the Bar. The motion was ...

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  36. INTERCESSORY SERVICE IN ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.

    We are requested to announce that "a solemn service of humble supplication and intercession to Almighty God to vouchsafe to prosper His cause in China" will be held in St. Andrew's Cathedral at 7.30 ...

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  37. MEMORIAL FUND CONCERT.

    An entertainment was held at the Town Hall last night in aid of the Liverpool Memorial Fund. There was a large attendance, the leading families being represented. The programme included vocal items ...

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  38. EUROPEANS COMPELLED TO LEAVE CHEKIANG.

    The Boxers have compelled the British Consul and the Europeans, who were assembled there, to leave Chekiang. ...

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  39. GUNBOAT PROTECTOR FOR CHINA.

    The Premier has telegraphed to the Colonial Office, through his Excellency the Governer, advising the Admiralty that the gunboat Protector is ready for departure to China, and asking for an early reply ...

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  40. THE BRUNSWICK TRAGEDY.

    John Pridmore, the man who shot his wife and attempted to commit suicide on Monday morning, was much better to-day, and there is a possibility of his recovery. The inquest on the body ...

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  41. THE TROUBLE IN CHINA.

    In view of the fighting in China, which comes so much home to us all, the trouble in South Africa has been almost lostsight of. You are not asked now by everyone "What is the latest from South Africa?" but ...

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  42. GUNS TRAINED ON CHIFU.

    The guns of the warships were trained upon Chifu on Sunday, as a rising was anticipated. ...

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  43. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.

    Corporal Ernest Warby, formerly of Sydney, and a member of the Imperial Light Horse, writing from Mafeking on May 30, says:—"Long before this reaches you the world will have known that ...

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  44. VICTORIA.

    Staff-Surgeon C. Stewart has been appointed to proceed to China with the Victorian Naval Contingent at a salary of £500 per anuum. ...

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  45. EUROPEANS IN CHINA.

    There are 12,000 Europeans in China, half of the number being English. ...

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  46. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

    The balance-sheets of three large financial institutions,—viz., the Trustees, Executors, and Agency Company, Limited, the Bank of Victoria, Limited, and the Commercial Bank of ...

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  47. PEKING CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT.

    According to the "North China Desk Hong List" for 1898 the following persons were then employed in the Inspectorate-General of Imperial Maritime Customs:—Sir Robert Hart, G.C.M.G ...

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  48. STATEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    In the House of Commons last night Mr. St. John Brodrick, tha Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated that he hardly dared hope ...

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  49. OFFER FROM INDIAN FEUDATORY PRINCES.

    Tho feudatory Indian Princes are offering troops to Great Britain. ...

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  50. DEATH OF MR. M. C. COWLISHAW.

    Yesterday afternoon Mr. M. C. Cowlishaw, a gentleman who was for many years identified with the mercautile shipping, and coal-mining interests of the colony, died at his residence, "Greenknowe," ...

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  51. THE TRANSVAAL WAR. BOER POSITIONS EVACUATED.

    Lord Roberts sent troops to disl[?]dge the Boers who occupied kopjes to the north and north-west of Pretoria. The kopjes were evacuated without a ...

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  52. MISSIONARIES IN PEKING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 526 words
  53. SUCCESS OF THE BUSHMEN.

    A patrol of Australian Bushmen on July 13 encountered a party of Boers, and punished them. Sergeant Ryan was wounded in the ...

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  54. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In reply to a telegram to-day Mr. Darling stated that he may play cricket for Tasmania; but he was undecided about international matches. ...

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  55. TO-DAY.

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  56. FIGHT FOR TIENTSIN.

    The troops of the allies attacked the native city at Tientsin, but were badly repulsed by the Chinese. The allies had many killed. ...

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  57. GENERAL TUNGFUHSIANG.

    General Tungfuhsiang—or Tung Fu-hsiang—was able at the massacre at Peking on June 30 to gratify his inordinate hatred of the foreigners. He has been for some time now Commandant of the Kansu Corps ...

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  58. AN INTERESTING CASE.

    A case which excited much interest was heard in the small debts court to-day. F. C. Bletchley, now a publican, who had formerly been a butcher and a memeber of the Master Butchers' Association, sued ...

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  59. THE NITRALS NEK MISHAP;

    The Boers, being short of food, allowed most of the men of the Lincolnshire Regiment and of the Scots Greys captured at Nitral's Nek, to escape. ...

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  60. GREAT HEAT IN EUROPE AND AMERICA.

    Great heat prevails over the Continent of Europe and America. At London yesterday the shade temperature was 90 degrees Fahrenheit, at ...

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