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  2. MESSAGES FROM THE MAPLEMORE.

    The Rev. James Green, chaplain representing the Evangelical Churches other than the Presbyterian with the members of the Bush Contingent, who left in the Maplemore, has forwarded two ...

    Article : 389 words
  3. AN EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR AT SAMOA.

    By the Union Company's steamer Hauroto, which arrived on Friday from Samoa, there reached Sydney a party of Samoan men and women who are on their way to the Paris Exhibition, where they will ...

    Article : 283 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 469 words
  5. LETTER FROM THE REV. E. C. BECK.

    Latters have been received from the Rev. E. C. Beck (of Mosman), who went with the "A" Battery as chaplain. After giving some general account of the voyage, he goes on to speak of the services each ...

    Article : 331 words
  6. Y.M.C.A. TENT.

    The Y.M.C.A. tent continues at Kensington with the third contingent. The interest in the meetings is sustained, the tent being well filled each night. The Revs. A. E. Bellingham, C. H. Talbot, Mr. ...

    Article : 48 words
  7. THE RELIEF OF LADYSMITH.

    The news of the relief of Ladysmith was the signal for a patriotic demonstration, not only in Melbourne, but throughout Victoria. Flags were hoisted over all ...

    Article : 236 words
  8. A COMPLAINT FROM A VICTORIAN OFFICER.

    A private letter received in Ballarat from one of the officers of the second Victorian contingent contained complaints that the drill clothes of the men had washed nearly all white, and that the helmets ...

    Article : 152 words
  9. PATRIOTIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 696 words
  10. A NARROW ESCAPE FROM WRECK.

    The following is an extract from a letter received by Mr. James Mulheron from Captain J. E. Hawkins, of the steamer Rob Roy, with reference to the accident to the steamer, the news of which reached here ...

    Article : 286 words
  11. A LETTER FROM SERGEANT HOUSTON.

    Sergeant Houston, of the New South Wales Lancers, writing to his wife at Auburn, says:— "Lieutenant-General French is in command of our division, and he makes very much use of the colonial ...

    Article : 146 words
  12. A REQUEST TO THE DEFENCE AUTHORITIES.

    The relatives of some of those members of the first Victorian contingent who were killed in the encounter with the Boers at Homburg have asked the Defence Department whether the bodies could be ...

    Article : 128 words
  13. REJOICINGS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The news of the relief of Ladysmith was the subject of much jubilation. The Civil servants of the various departments mustered at noon and gave cheers For the Queen, "Bobs," and the ...

    Article : 73 words
  14. THE BATTLE OF LADYSMITH.

    The special war correspondent of the "Cape Times," in describing the scene on the battlefield after the desperate attempt of the Boers on January 6 to capture Ladysmith, gives the following account ...

    Article : 425 words
  15. THE VICTORIAN PATRIOTIC FUND.

    It is estimated that upwards of 35,000 persons last evening attended the Exhibition Buil[?]ing carnival which was arranged by the members of the police force in connection with the Empire Patriotic Fund. ...

    Article : 109 words
  16. JUBILATION IN ADELAIDE.

    There was great delight in Adelaide when the news became known that Ladysmith had been relieved. The Town Hall bella were rung, and the Police Band played patriotic airs on the balcony. ...

    Article : 131 words
  17. CABLEGRAM FROM MR. RUD YARD KIPLING.

    A cable message has been received in Melbourne from Mr. Rudyard Kipling as follows:—"Capetown, Friday.—Approaching dearth of horses. Insist increased Australian supplies." ...

    Article : 37 words
  18. THE LATE COMMANDER KEATING.

    The funeral of Commander Maurice J. Keating, whose death occurred on Friday at Bathurst after an illness extending over a long period, took place on Saturday. The remains arrived from Bathurst by ...

    Article : 246 words
  19. NEW ZEALAND'S FIFTH CONTINGENT.

    The Government is negotiating for the charter of a steamer to convey the fifth contingent of 500 men to South Africa. ...

    Article : 28 words
  20. THE NEWS IN QUEENSLAND.

    The news of the relief of Ladysmith was enthusiastically received throughout Queensland. In Brisbane the bells of the cathedral rang out a merry peal, and most of the business places, the shipping, ...

    Article : 207 words
  21. THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE AND THE WAR.

    At the Wesleyan Conference on Friday the President (Rev. W. H. Beale) said they all rejoiced in the intelligence that had reached them of the relief of Ladysmith, and in the gratifying turn in the ...

    Article : 308 words
  22. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BUSHMEN'S CONTINGENT.

    The ladies of Perth entertained the Bushmen's Contingent on Saturday afternoon. The same day the Governor inspected the troops on the Esplanade. ...

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  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BUSHMEN'S CONTINGENT.

    The hunter Bugler, concluded his tour on Saturday, and J. C. F. Johnson, the promoter of the tour handed over the net proceeds, amounting to £2500, to the Bushmen's Fund. ...

    Article : 37 words
  24. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    At London: Devon. s., Leitrim, s., Yallaroi, ship, from Sydney; Ju[?]na, s., from Brisbane. At Southampton: Friedrich der Grosse, N. G. L. steamer, from Sydney. ...

    Article : 618 words
  25. RESCH'S WAVERLEY BREWERY.

    On Saturday the annual picnic in connection with the employees at Resch's Waverley Brewery took place at Correy's Gardens, Cabarita. About 200 employees with their friends were carried to the ...

    Article : 238 words
  26. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.

    Private Vince Davies, of the first New South Wales contingent, formerly a resident of Sydney, writes to his brother here as follows:—"We are practically at the front, a few miles from Magersfontein, ...

    Article : 542 words
  27. USAGES OF WAR.

    The "Cape Times" of February 7, says:—The following has been handed to us for publication:— From their Honors the President of the Orange Free State and the President at the South ...

    Article : 628 words
  28. IN TASMANIA.

    Hobart was wholly given over to rejoicing on Friday. Shortly after the receipt of the cable about the relief of Ladysmith, five guns were fired from the battery, and the Trinity Church bells ...

    Article : 114 words
  29. AUSTRALIA'S HELP.

    Mr. G. H. Reid has received by the last mail a letter from a very distinguished member of the Imperial Government which contains the following remarks:—" Do you remember telling me more than ...

    Article : 99 words
  30. NEWCASTLE CONGRATULATES BULLER.

    A number of prominent citizens of Newcastle despatched a congratulatory cable in the name of the Mayor on Friday afternoon to General Buller, as follows:—"Citizens of Newcastle, New South Wales, ...

    Article : 76 words
  31. LATE MINING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 81 words
  32. SOLDIERS' COMFORTS.

    At the executive committee meeting of the New South Wales Christian Endcavour Union the treasurer of the relief committee reported that in response to the appeal for bandages, literature, & c., ...

    Article : 1,075 words
  33. BRITISH SUCCESSES IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    A salute of 21 guns was fired at noon on Saturday. This was in commemoration of the despatch of the New South Wales contingent for the Soudan, which took place on March 3, 1885, and also in ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. REJOICINGS IN NEW ZEALAND.

    There were great rejoicings over the relief of Ladysmith and unbounded enthusiasm throughout the colony, all the cities being gaily decorated with bunting. ...

    Article : 204 words
  35. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 106 words
  36. ROBERTSON A. AND H. SOCIETY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 282 words
  37. AUSTRALIAN CRICKETER AT THE FRONT.

    Australian cricketers will be interested to know that Mr. J. J. Ferris, the well-known cricketer, is one of the South African Light Horse, and when the latest files to hand left England was with General Buller. ...

    Article : 42 words
  38. DEMONSTRATION AT BOTANY.

    What might be described as one of the largest gatherings ever held by the residents of Botany took place yesterday afternoon for the purpose of assisting the funds of the local branch of the patriotic ...

    Article : 983 words
  39. MEMORIAL TO CORPORAL KILPATRICK.

    A meeting of the committee appointed to make arrangements for the carrying out of the wishes of the public meeting held at Leichhardt last week in the matter of erecting a public memorial to the late ...

    Article : 181 words
  40. THE JOHANNESBURG.

    Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co. have received a cable advising the arrival of the steamer Johannesburg at London on Thursday last. ...

    Article : 21 words
  41. REMOVALS AND DOCKS.

    The four-masted barque Luch Nevis took up a discharging berth at Parbury's wharf on Saturday. The ship Wasdale has removed from the back of Garden Island to a berth at Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co.'s ...

    Article : 95 words
  42. THE QUEEN CABLES THANKS TO NEW ZEALAND.

    The Governor has received the following reply to a congratulatory message sent to her Majesty the Queen on the relief of Ladysmith:—"The Queen thanks her people in New Zealand for their loyal ...

    Article : 1,247 words
  43. WITH THE "A" BATTERY.

    Mrs. W. Warner, of 36 Harris-street, Balmain, has received a lengthy letter from her son, Gunner Walter Warner, who is now at the front with the N.S.W. "A" Battery, from which the following ...

    Article : 500 words
  44. CHARTERS.

    Gymeric, s., 4002 tons, New Zealand to South A[?]produce, &c. Admiral Nelson, s., 2092 tons—time charter intercolonial trade. ...

    Article : 29 words
  45. BOULDER RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 373 words
  46. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    After a smart run of two days from Wellington the barque Loongana arrived at Kaipara on 24th ultimo to load timber for Sydney. The ship Nelson arrived at Port Chalmers on February ...

    Article : 57 words
  47. THE LATE PRIVATE ATCHISON.

    A memorial service to the memory of the late Private S. C. Atchison, of the Scottish Rifles, Sydney, was held in the Epping Presbyterian Church yesterday, in the presence of a crowded ...

    Article : 151 words
  48. HORSES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    The steamer Langton Grange is due here on Wednesday next to ship over 900 horses which have been purcharted by the Imperial authorities for South Africa. The horses are at present at Maitland ...

    Article : 83 words
  49. THE ALDEBARAN.

    In reference to the reported death of the captain, wi[?] and some of the crew of the Sydney-owned barque Alde baran, from fever, Mr. W. Kopsen writes:—"It will be well to allay the fears of Captain Douglas's many friends ...

    Article : 128 words
  50. FREIGHT REPORT.

    Messrs. Weddeil, Turner, and Co., writing under date of January 23, report as follows:— South Australia.—Business continues quiet, with no f[?]ture reported. Rates nominal at 30s United Kingdom of ...

    Article : 84 words
  51. SUICIDE BY POISONING.

    An inquest was held yesterday at the Cooma Hospital concerning the death of George Albert Smith, aged 21, who was found dead at 7 o'clock on the same morning about half a mile from the ...

    Article : 124 words
  52. CRONJE'S SURRENDER.

    During the voyage of the s.s. Mararoa from New Zealand great interest was felt in the news which would probably await the passengers on their arrival in Sydney with respect to recent ...

    Article : 198 words
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