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  2. INTERNATIONAL NEWS.

    LONDON, Sunday.—The inhabitants of Puerto Rico are becoming riotous. At Ponce they attacked the Spanish cafes and the banks. American troops ...

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  3. CAPE COLONY ELECTIONS.

    LONDON, Monday.—In connection with the general election in the Cape Colony now proceeding, Mr. W. P. Schreiner, who was Attorney-General ...

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  4. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    Joseph Kelly and Frederick Varley, the prisoners who escaped from Trial Bay Gaol on Monday last are still at large. On Saturday word was received that a house had been ...

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  5. VICTORIA.

    Sir George Turner returned from Sydney to-day. Interviewed as to the prospects of Federation he expressed the opinion that Mr. Reid would submit proposals which would ...

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  6. A SYDNEY LETTER.

    Who will resign for Mr. Barton? 'Tis a question difficult as the one that was put to himself by Hamlet on futurity. When enthusiasm for the ...

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  7. GENERAL NEWS.

    Society in London this season has discovered a new, and for once in a way, sensible amusement. It is the Cafe Chantant, and although of course ...

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  8. ADVANCE ON KHARTOUM.

    LONDON, Monday.—Latest information regarding the advance of the Anglo Egyptian troops on Khartoum states that the transport with a convoy ...

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  9. BISMARCK'S LAST WORDS.

    LONDON, Sunday.—In his last conversation with his son Count Herbert, Prince Bismarck spoke of the astounding development of Russia's Asiatic ...

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  10. GERMAN PRESTIGE.

    LONDON, Sunday.—The Emperor William, speaking at Mayence yesterday, said that he was firmly determined to preserve with all his strength ...

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  11. The Surrender of Manila.

    LONDON, Monday.—General Merritt; in his despatch to the U.S. Government, announcing the surrender of Manila, states that the city and ...

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  12. LONDON'S WATER SUPPLY.

    LONDON, Sunday.—In consequence of the recent hot weather the East End of London is threatened with a water famine. The time of supply has been ...

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  13. Building of Great Steamers.

    LONDON, Monday.—The Cunard S.S. Company is building two immense cargo steamers, one of 20,000 tons and the other of 18,000 tons. ...

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  14. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A fatal accident occurred at the old running sheds, Adelaide railway station, which are being removed to make way for the new buildings. While the roof was being lowered ...

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  15. THE STREET RAILWAY.

    Although electricity appears to have given the street railway a new lease of life, enabling it in some cases to compete with steam lines, the "Electrical ...

    Article : 279 words
  16. The Evacuation of Cuba.

    LONDON, Monday.—The Spanish Government has appointed Commissioners to superintend the evacuation of Cuba. General Blanco is not ...

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  17. The America Cup.

    LONDON, Sunday.—An aluminium yacht is being built in the United States, at a cost of 120,000dol, to defend the America Cup, which has been ...

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  18. FIRE AT NORTH SYDNEY.

    A fire occurred between 11 and 12 last night in unoccupied house at Chandos-street, North Sydney. It was completely destroyed. ...

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  19. Exploring the Antarctic.

    LONDON, Saturday.—A farewell luncheon was given on the steamer Southern Cross yesterday to Mr. Borchgrevinck and his party who are ...

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  20. FOURTH INFANTRY BAND.

    We are reliably informed that Mr. W. G. Bentley, lately bandmaster to the West Yorkshire ("Prince of Wales Own") Regiment, has been appointed ...

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  21. A Terrible Tragedy.

    LONDON, Saturday.—A terrible tragedy has occurred on a Russian convict vessel proceeding from Tiumen to Tomsk, in Siberia. The prisoners were ...

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  22. QUEENSLAND.

    The quantity of sugar exported from Queensland for the fortnight ended 15th instant, was 8374 tons, of which 1443 were from Bundaberg, 2089 from Mackay, 2840 ...

    Article : 140 words
  23. METALS OF THE OLDEN TIME.

    Lecturing recently at the Royal Institution, London, Dr. J. H. Gladstone traced the use of various metals by the great nations of Egypt, Assyria, ...

    Article : 378 words
  24. Cricket in England.

    LONDON, Saturday.—Playing against Nottingham last week A. E. Trott made 77 runs and took 13 wickets for 178 runs. ...

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  25. THE SINKING OF THE MERRIMAC.

    The only destruction-done by torpedoes during the war appears to have been in the case of the Merrimac, Which the Americans were equally ...

    Article : 194 words
  26. Cycling.

    LONDON, Sunday.—Marsden, the amateur cyclist, riding on the Crystal Palace track yesterday, covered 29 miles 574yds in the hour. He broke ...

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  27. THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

    At half-past 4 o'clock to-morrow afternoon the debate on the motion for adoption of the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's speech will be resumed ...

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  28. THE MANILA CABLE.

    The Postmaster-General has received the following advice from the manager of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, Melbourne:—" ...

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  29. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 264 words
  30. THE VALUE OF THE PHILIPPINES

    The Philippine Islands—some 1200 in number—have an incalculable value for the European nations who are interested in the division of China. They ...

    Article : 173 words
  31. SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    The Southern miners' earnings for the past fortnight have been interfered with to some extent by the unfavourable weather on the coast. South Bulli pit paid for 8½ days, ...

    Article : 109 words
  32. TO SIR AND LADY PUBLIC.

    Mr. R. Cobley wishes us to call your attention to the three (3) splendid prizes he is offering on behalf of the Montpelier Tailoring Company. Fill in the coupon on ...

    Article : 101 words
  33. Advertising

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