The noble and self-sacrificing efforts of members of exploration parties which have been continuously engaged since Monday morning last in endeavouring to trace the bodies of the victims of the terrible ...
Article : 3,253 wordsExploration in general and Antaretic exploration in particular had always had for me a peculiar fascination. When Bordenskiold announced his project for South Polar exploration in 1892 I ...
Article : 1,665 wordsJapan is largely increasing the number of marines, and is also purchasing vessels for transports. ...
Article : 36 wordsThe report of the United States Committee of Investigation into the circumstances connected with the Maine disaster will be issued on Monday next. ...
Article : 116 wordsAt the weekly auctions of Australasian tallow 1625 casks were offered, of which 256 casks were sold. Prices of all kinds are unchanged. ...
Article : 33 wordsWork was actively continued yesterday at the Dudley colliery in search of the bodies of the victims of the recent disaster. Two more bodies were recovered, and as the difficulties in the way ...
Article : 8,105 wordsMr. William Moore, of Juandah station, has been asked to contest the Murilla electorate, in the event of Sir Hugh Nelson's resignation. It is believed that Mr. Philp will again take the ...
Article : 253 wordsThe exploring party which descended the mine last evening was relieved at an early hour this morning. No further bodies have been recovered, but faint smells indicate the presence of other victims in ...
Article : 56 wordsBeautiful weather prevailed in Dunedin to-day when the jubilee anniversary of the Otago Settlement was celebrated. It began with thankagiving services in most of the city churches. The ...
Article : 195 wordsRussia is energetically supporting the French demands in China. ...
Article : 17 wordsLi Hung Chang, the Chinese Viceroy, and Chang-yin-Houan (members of the T'sung-li-Yamen), who are Russian sympathisers, have been invested by the ...
Article : 42 wordsThe Newcastle Marine Board to-day further inquired into the action of Captain Neate, of the steamer tangier, is refusing as alleged to render assistance to the castaways on the occasion of ...
Article : 269 wordsThe United States House of Representatives has authorised the construction of three battleships, six torpedo destroyers, sis torpedo vessels, and five dry docks. ...
Article : 31 wordsReports from the Soudan indicate that Mahmud, the Dervish leader, is attempting to avoid a British attack. The route to Berber is well defended. ...
Article : 76 wordsA proclamation was issued to-day declaring that the representatives of South Australia at the Federal Convention shall cease to hold office on March 25. Under the Act of last session fees ...
Article : 370 wordsThe Earl of Selborne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Colonial Office, states that France was informally notified in 1892 that a British protectorate had been ...
Article : 82 wordsThe Jubilee Industrial Exhibition in Dunedin in connection with the jubilee of the Otago settlement was opened last evening by the Governor. The Premier and a number of members of both ...
Article : 317 wordsThe cricket match between Stoddart's Eleven and South Australia resulted in a draw, very much in favour of South Australia, owing to the magnificent batting display of Darling and Hill, and in a ...
Article : 854 wordsThe Bank of England crushiug at the Kalgoorlie Mint battery was 100 tons of stone for 40oz. 6dwt. gold. The tailings assay 5dwt,, and the slimes 6dwt. There are about 1000 tons of oro at grass of equal ...
Article : 471 wordsThe trial of Ludwig Worthoini, on a charge of murdering Mr. Woolf Joel, a partner in the firm of Barnato Brothers, is proceeding at Johannesburg. ...
Article : 60 wordsAs the result of the general elections in Japan the balance of power in the Parliament is held by 50 Independent members. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe report recently published by the Berlin newspapor "Noueste Nachrichten[?]" that 80,000 natives of Uhoho Land, German East Africa, had broken out in ...
Article : 56 wordsThe subscription lists for the now Chinese loan of £16,000,000 were opened to-day in London and Berlin. The amount of the loan was largely ...
Article : 36 wordsThe Toronto Naval League his urged the Canadian Government to defray the cost of supplying two seagoing cruisers for the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, with ...
Article : 44 wordsFrank Philpott, for the Silversteam murder, was executed this morning at the Terrace Gaol, Wellington. Death was instantaneous. The condemned man left a written confession. ...
Article : 290 wordsA special meeting of Presbyterians held in connection with the jubilee of the church was opened in the evening. The moderator (the Rev, W. Will) presided and preached a sermon. Deputies ...
Article : 131 wordsReports from Odesea slate that 120 peraons have been arrested there for being concerned in extensive frauds in connection with the coal supply to the ...
Article : 48 wordsAt about 5 o'clock this morning Chas. Donnison, residing at Hoddle-street, Collingwood, was awakened by a loud sound of crackling and a smell of burning. He hurriedly clothed himself, rushed ...
Article : 423 wordsThe general elections in France will take place on May 8. ...
Article : 18 wordsMr. Gladstone was removed to-day from Bournemouth to Hawarden Castle The righf, hon. gentleman travelled in a royal saloon carriage. ...
Article : 49 wordsSir George Newnes, Bart., M.P., is equipping an expedition to the Antarctic. ...
Article : 22 wordsThe installation of officers of Lodge Victoria, No. 73, U.G.L., for the year, took place on Monday evening last at Town Hall, Ashfield. The elected officers were as follows:—Worshipful Master, Bro. ...
Article : 133 wordsThe French liner Ville de Rome has been wrecked off the Island of Minorca, one of the Balearic Islands, in the Mediterranean. ...
Article : 74 wordsIn reply to a question in the House of Commons this evening, Mr. Chamberlain stated that her Majesty's Government was awaiting the receipt of a ...
Article : 66 wordsA complimentary smoke concert was given to Mr. J. Blackman, of the Mercantile Rowing Club, last night in Quong Tart's rooms, King-street. Mr. Blackman has been a member of the Mercantile ...
Article : 339 wordsA peculiar suicide occurred at Wynyurd this morning William Lawson, father of the landlord of Lawson's Hotel, hanged himself from the roof of the mail coach which runs between ...
Article : 91 wordsMr. J. M. Sinchair, the special agent in London for the Victorian Agricultural Department, has engaged a showroom and offices at 153 Leadenhall-street, for ...
Article : 37 wordsThe Sectional Parliamentary Works Committee, consisting of Messrs. Ewing (chairman), Roberts, and Hassall, appointed to inspect and report upon the prposed railway from Warren to Coonamble, ...
Article : 190 wordsThe Lincoln Spring Meeting was continued to-day, when the race for the principal event on the card resulted as under:— ...
Article : 336 wordsMr. J. R. Dickson, who holds the offices of Home Secretary and Minister for Railways in the Queensland Ministry, arrived from Brisbane overland yesterday. He is on his way to Tasmania to take part ...
Article : 403 wordsAt the colonial wool sales this evening there was spirited competition. Continental buyers are taking the bulk of the wool offered at extreme prices. ...
Article : 66 wordsMr. R. J. Fairbairn, the representative of the English Co-operative Society, addressed a large meeting of farmers yesterday at Wallah on the subject of "Co-operation." Mr. Thomas Cross, J.P., ...
Article : 362 wordsThe Pennant cricket match University v. Essendon was co[?]cluded this afternoon. When the stumps were drawn on Saturday the University had lost eight wickets for 1016 runs. They carried the total ...
Article : 97 wordsAddress on Federation: "The Australian Constitution of 1898 and its True Meaning," by Mr. Edmund Barton, New Masonic Hall, 8 p.m. Institute of Bankers: Annual General Meeting, ...
Article : 281 wordsA fire broke out on board the steamer I[?]amincks, lying at Frema[?]tle jetty, this morning at 4 o'clock. A steward sleeping in the saleon was awakened by smoke, and he discovered the linen ...
Article : 115 wordsEarly this afternoon a large iron tank, recently erected at the water reserve in connection with the Stephen's Creek Supply Company's scheme of filtration, burst with a loud report which could be heard ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 24 Mar 1898, Page 5
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