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  2. CABLE MESSAGES

    It is announced that the Italian Government have sent an ultimatum to the Turkish Government in connection with the action of the latter in refusing to surrender ...

    Article : 67 words
  3. GREAT BRITAIN.

    Mr. W. P. Reeves, Agent-General for New Zealand, in an address to the Leeds Chamber of Commerce last night, declared that the colonies resented the taunts against ...

    Article : 68 words
  4. SOUTH AFRICA.

    In connection with the recent engagement at Spionkop, the doctors who were with the British ambulance corps during the battle state that the carnage among the ...

    Article : 215 words
  5. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    In the House of Commons last night, Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice, Liberal member for the Crickdale division of Wiltshire (and brother of the present Secretary of State ...

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  6. CAPE COLONY.

    It is reported from Capetown that FieldMarshal Lord Roberts has assigned to the colonial troops now serving in South Africa an important share in the operations that ...

    Article : 113 words
  7. RUSSIA AND PERSIA.

    It is announced that Russia has guaranteed a loan to be issued by the Government of Persia, tho security for the loan being the Customs revenue of the country, but ...

    Article : 65 words
  8. AMBULANCE WAGGON FUND.

    We are requested by Mrs. J. Sanderson Lyster to acknowledge the following subscriptions and contributions to the Ambulance Waggon Fund:— Previously acknowledged, £397 10s. 0d.; Charters ...

    Article : 147 words
  9. BRITISH NAVAL BASE IN BORNEO.

    It is stated that the British Government have decided to convert Gaya, in North Borneo, into a naval base, with a view to counteracting the naval operations of the ...

    Article : 42 words
  10. AN ORDERLY KILLED.

    News is to hand that Private Harold Booth, of the New Zealand contingent, who was acting as orderly to Major-General Clements, was struck by a shell and killed ...

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  11. THE ROYAL ACADEMY.

    Mr. Drury, the sculptor, has been elected an Associate of the Royal Academy. ...

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  12. AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

    It is reported from Peking that the Empress Dowager of China, who is the virtual sovereign of the country, has directed the Tsung-II-Yamen (the Chinese Foreign ...

    Article : 54 words
  13. DENIAL BY SIR M. HICKS-BEACH.

    The debate on the Address in reply was continued in the House of Commons last night. During the proceedings, Sir Michael ...

    Article : 71 words
  14. PATRIOTISM IN THE COUNTRY.

    The Patriotic Fund now amounts to over £50. The list is headed by the Hon. J. F. G. Foxton with £5. Mr. Foxton had already given a donation. ...

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  15. DEATH OF THE MARQUIS OF QUEENSBERRY.

    The death is announced of the Marquis of Queensberry, in his 56th year. ...

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  16. DISPOSITION OF BRITISH FORCES.

    It is stated that Major-General Kelly-Kenny, who is in command of the sixth army division in South Africa, and who has established his headquarters at ...

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  17. PIGEON SHOOTING AT MONTE CARLO.

    The pigeon-shooting contest for the Casino Grand Prize was concluded at Monte Carlo yesterday, when Count O'Brion, of Spain, and Mr. Macintosh, of ...

    Article : 63 words
  18. ENGLISH RACING.

    The list of acceptances for the principal spring handicaps have been announced, and the following Australian-bred horses are included in the various races mentioned: ...

    Article : 119 words
  19. A PUBLIC PROTEST.

    Great indignation is expressed by both the Press and the public at the partisan and recriminatory tone of the debate now proceeding in the House of Commons, and ...

    Article : 47 words
  20. FOURTH CAVALRY BRIGADE FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    A fourth brigade of cavalry is being despatched to South Africa, and will embark for the Cape imediately. ...

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  21. SHOOTING AFFAIR IN AMERICA.

    A man named Whitaker, a farmer, has been arrested at Frankfort, Kentucky, for shooting Mr. Goebel, a Democratic member of the United States Senate, who has just ...

    Article : 41 words
  22. THE BRITISH NAVY.

    In the Queen's Speech at the opening of Parliament, reference was made to the naval preparations that were being made by other nations, and her Majesty ...

    Article : 57 words
  23. A FRESH OFFER TO BE MADE.

    The announcement made by the Premier on Wednesday that it was proposed to increase the third contingent from Queensland to South Africa from 150 men to 250 men, will ...

    Article : 139 words
  24. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 292 words
  25. FRENCH AFFAIRS.

    It is reported from Paris that the French Cabinet have adopted an elaborate scheme of national defence, the estimated cost of which as 1,500,000,000 francs (£60,000,000). The ...

    Article : 130 words
  26. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The revenue returns for the month of January show the extraordinary increase of £122,937 as compared with those of January in the previous year, the total amount ...

    Article : 56 words
  27. NOTES ON THE CABLES.

    According to General Buller, the officer who ordered the abandonment of Spioukop was in no way to blame, as it was clear the position taken up by the British was ...

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  28. STEAMER AIRLIE REFLOATED.

    The stenmer Airlie, which stranded on Chapman Reef on the 21st January, has been successfully floated, and is now at anchor in deep water. The Parua, which is in ...

    Article : 76 words
  29. SING-SONG AT THE EXHIBITION GROUND.

    The open-air concert given last night at the camp on the Exhibition Ground was a big success from every point of view, the whole proceedings being marked by the ...

    Article : 408 words
  30. INTERCOLONIAL FREE-TRADE CONFERENCE.

    At a meeting of free-traders held to-night, delegates were elected to the proposed intercolonial free-trade conference, to be held shortly in Sydney. It is expected there will ...

    Article : 54 words
  31. SPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.

    Charles Gilbert is now selling (during his stocktaking sale) Boys' Tweed or Washing Suits at 2s. 9d. and 3s. 9d. (worth double). Inspect and compare his present values for ...

    Article : 64 words
  32. FURTHER DETAILS.

    It has now become known that the officer who ordered the retirement of the British troops from Spionkop was Colonel Thorneycroft. General Buller, however, acquits ...

    Article : 121 words
  33. STRIKE OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS.

    About 150 carpenters and joiners, representing in equal proportions union and nonunion men, have gone out on strike because an advance in wages of 1s. per day has been ...

    Article : 52 words
  34. THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT AND THE CLERGY.

    News from Paris states that M. Waldeck Rousseau, the French Premier, has addressed a reprimand to the Archbishop of Paris, and has also suspended the stipends ...

    Article : 66 words
  35. Advertising

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  36. THE POLICE SUBSCRIPTION.

    Following are details of the sum of £58 8S. 11d. contributed to the Patriotic Fund (as acknowledged in a recent issue), (by officers and men of the Police Force in the Roma district, being amount ...

    Article : 373 words
  37. TWO FATAL ACCIDENTS.

    Two fatal accidents occurred to-day. The first reported was the case of a man named Mortimer, who, while starting a gas machine, was jammed between the engine and a huge ...

    Article : 69 words
  38. FEAST FOR BARGAIN HUNTERS.

    Are you on the warpath or bargains? Then visit Charles Gilbert's during stocktaking sale, now in full swing, and you will find them. A genuine reduction of 4s. ...

    Article : 58 words
  39. Advertising

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  40. A PRESENTATION.

    Bishop Boyle, who for twenty-one years has been priest and Bishop of the diocese of Lismore, has been presented with a purse of £1000 on the eve of his departure to ...

    Article : 37 words
  41. ABUSE OF THE WHITE FLAG.

    It is stated that the Boers again made a treacherous use of the white flag at Spionkop, and fired a volley at Colonel Thorneycroft before he was able to regain shelter. ...

    Article : 77 words
  42. Advertising

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  43. Advertising

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  44. INTERCOLONIAL YACHT RACE.

    In the last of the three races between the New Zealand yacht Rainbow and the local crack White Wings, which was started to-day, the former won with over twelve ...

    Article : 41 words
  45. THE CHINESE EMPEROR.

    A representative meeting of Chinese merchants held in Sydney passed resolutions expressing disapproval of the proposed abdication of the Chinese Emperor, and ...

    Article : 49 words
  46. TAILORING EXTRAORDINARY.

    During Charles Gilbert's stocktaking sale (now in full swing), a special discount of 2s. in the pound is being given off all orders booked in tailoring department. He is now ...

    Article : 50 words
  47. THE BRITISH CASUALTIES.

    The latest reports from Natal state that the total losses sustained by the British forces during the flanking movement which was undertaken for the relief of Ladysmith ...

    Article : 57 words
  48. SOUTHERN NEWS.

    Up to this afternoon 480 men had passed all tests in connection with the Bushmen's Contingent. The majority of A Company were given drill on horses to-day, under ...

    Article : 135 words
  49. Advertising

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  50. WOMEN'S WORKING HOURS.

    Our Auckland correspondent wires, under yesterday's date:—Speaking at a banquet given to Mr. Ward, at Invercargill, the Premier said it was proposed next session to ...

    Article : 228 words
  51. A FEW SALE PLUMS.

    At Charles Gilbert's, Queen-street, near Bridge, Men's Straw Hats (slightly damaged), 6d., special quality 2s.; Flexible Felt Hats, 2s., worth 7s. 6d.; Silk Scarves ...

    Article : 211 words
  52. QUEENSLAND PATRIOTIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 61 words
  53. THE BOER LOSSES.

    The Boers admit that in the engagement at Spionkop they lost fifty-three killed and 120 wounded. ...

    Article : 30 words
  54. MEN'S WASHING SUITS REDUCED.

    At Charles Gilbert's stocktaking sale, Brown Linen Drill Coat and Trousers, 8s. 6d.; Finest Assam Silk Coat and Trousers, 24s.; warranted throughly shrunk. Only ...

    Article : 39 words
  55. MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL'S REPORT.

    Mr. Winston Spencer Churchill, the war correspondent of the "Morning Post," telegraphing to his paper with regard to the recent operations, states that the army has ...

    Article : 58 words
  56. BUSHMEN'S CONTINGENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 181 words
  57. Advertising

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    Advertising : 55 words
  58. A DAY OF INTERCESSION.

    Sunday, the 11th instant, is to be observed throughout the colony os a day of special intercession by the nation for the troops in South Africa. ...

    Article : 34 words
  59. MESSAGES FROM LADYSMITH.

    Heliograph messages have been received by General Buller from Ladysmith stating that the garrison and residents are not despondent, notwithstanding the failure of the ...

    Article : 64 words
  60. THE HOLLOWAY DRAMATIC SEASON.

    The first of the series of five spectacular plays which Mr. Holloway's Dramatic Company will present at the Opera House during their three week's season, commencing ...

    Article : 207 words
  61. MORE NEW SOUTH WALES LANCERS TO BE DESPATCHED.

    The offer of Colonel Bums to provide half-a-squadron of Lancers, fully equipped, has been accepts by the Government, but only to the extent of forty men. The ...

    Article : 61 words
  62. Advertising

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  63. Advertising

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  64. BOER OPERATIONS AT LADYSMITH.

    Reports received from Delagoa Bay state that the Boers are sending huge quantities of timber and sandbags into Natal with the object of damming the Klip River in the ...

    Article : 65 words
  65. PATRIOTIC CRICKET MATCH.

    The following teams have been chosen for the cricket match in aid of the Patriotic and Bushmen's Funds, which is to commence to-morrow on the Sydney Cricket ...

    Article : 69 words
  66. RAILWAY PATRIOTIC FUND.

    A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Railway Patriotic Fund was held last night. The subscription lists sent out are not due for return until 17th instant, but the few which have been ...

    Article : 376 words
  67. THIRD QUEENSLAND CONTINGENT.

    The extraordinary rush of volunteers who are making application for enrolment in the third contingent threatens to become so great as to make the work of selection as ...

    Article : 488 words
  68. GUNS ON MOUNT ALICE.

    The howitzers and naval guns mounted by Major-General Lyttelton on Mount Alice, near Zwartskop, previous to the fighting at Spionkop, still remain in position there. ...

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  69. AN AUSTRALIAN TROOPER ILL.

    The Premier has been notified that Trooper G. H. Hereford, of the First Australian Horse, is suftering severely from heart disease. The man is now at Wynburg. ...

    Article : 37 words
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