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  2. GREAT BRITAIN.

    In connection with the recent statement that peerages were to be conferred upon the Right Hon. G. J. Goschen, who recently retired from the ...

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  3. CHINA.

    The persistent attempts of the Sultan of Turkey, Abdul Hamid II., to induce the European Powers to assent to a Mussulman mission being sent to the ...

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  4. IN THE GALLERY.

    Mr. Philp introduced a bill to provide a Harbour Board for Brisbane, and then the Estimates were proceeded with. As a sleep-inducer the discussins may be highly ...

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  5. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The "Times" and the "Daily News" this morning comment upon the fact of Lord Hopetoun, the Australian Governor-General, having sent for Sir William Lyne to form ...

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  6. QUEENSLAND.

    The weather has become very hot and [?]try since last report, with no signs of rain, the evenings being generally cool. Thursday was an exceptionally hot day, the temperature in the shade ...

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  7. OUR[?]SOLDIER VISITORS.

    With a view to ascertaining if any steps had already been taken in the direction of preparing entertainment for our soldier visitors from the old country, who are ...

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  8. THE BOER WAR.

    Additional details continue to be received of the recent fight between General Clements's force and the Boers in the Megaliesburg Range, to the west Pretoria. The ...

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  9. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S SALARY.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier moved the second reading of the Governor-General's Establishment Bill, which provides for an increase in the ...

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  10. CHINESE TROOPS ON THE SOUTHERN FRONTIER.

    The Chinese Government have explained that the recent despatch of troops in the direction of the Indo-Chinese frontier was merely for the purpose of repressing ...

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  11. TAXATION OF GROUND VALUES.

    The London County Council has resolved to promote a bill in Parliament to provide for the taxation of ground values in London. ...

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  12. THE PREMIERS SUMMONED TO CONFER.

    Sir George Turner has received a telegram from Sir William Lyne, asking him to confer with him, and has accepted the invitation. ...

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  13. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Sir J. Gordon Sprigg, Premier of Cape Colony, has invited the Duke and Duchess of York to visit Cape Colony while making their tour in connection with the opening ...

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  14. MELBOURNE BREWERY AND DISTILLERY COMPANY.

    In the companies winding-up branch of the High Court of Justice yesterday, Mr. Justice Wright dismissed a petition brought by the debenture stock holders ...

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  15. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS.

    The developments of to-day, so far as the Federal Ministry is concerned, amount practically to nothing. Sir William Lyne has communicated with the Premiers of all ...

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  16. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMENT.

    The "South Australian Register" thinks that Lord Hopetoun has taken the more recent history of the Federal movements a guide in association with the ...

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  17. THE KAISER'S THANKS.

    The Emperor William [?]. of Germany has thanked, Vice-Admiral Sir John A. Fisher, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Mediterranean Squadron, for sending ...

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  18. PIGEONS FOR MILITARY PURPOSES.

    In connection with the intended use of homing pigeons for military purposes on an extensive scale, large pigeon lofts are to be erected at Aldershot, the Crystal ...

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  19. THE ABIGAIL CASE.

    The trial of Ernest R. Abigail on a charge of subornation of a witness in connection with the late Coningham divorce case came to a sudden termination ...

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  20. FRENCH AMNESTY BILL.

    The French Chamber of Deputies, after an all-night sitting, has passed the Amnesty Bill introduced by the Government early in June to cover all persons who were ...

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  21. NEW SOUTH WALES MEDICAL CORPS.

    Numerous tributes of praise have been paid to the New South Wales, Medical Corps, who were with General Clements's force, for the magnificent work done by ...

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  22. REASONS FOR BOER ENERGY.

    The recent spurts of energy shown by the Boers are generally attributed to the comparative inactivity of Lord Kitchener, the new Commander-in-Chief, who is awaiting ...

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  23. ARRIVAL OF LADY HOPETOUN.

    Lady Hopetoun, wife of the Australian Governor-General, arrived at Fremantle to-day by the R.M.S. Rome, from Colombo. She contracted a slight chill two days ago, ...

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  24. THE INVASION OF CAPE COLONY.

    The reports received from Cape Colony with regard to the invasion of the colony by forces of Boers are being minimised in official circles in London, but it is admitted ...

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  25. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

    The following passengers travelled by mail train to-day:- For Brisbane: Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Sutcliffe, Mrs. Stanfield, Mrs. Sparling, Miss Boland, Miss ...

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  27. SIR WM. LYNE'S SUCCESSOR AS STATE PREMIER.

    There is already some speculation as to who will be his successor. Mr. See, the present Colonial Secretary, [?]who has always led the Government in Sir Wm. Lyne's ...

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  28. INDEPENDENCE OR DEATH.

    Boers who have recently been taken prisoners by the British are found to be wearing medals inscribed "Independence or death." ...

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  29. PUBLIC OPINION IN SYDNEY.

    In commercial circles the sending for Sir William Lyne has been referred to as "staggering" and "incredible"; but when it was seen that people had to submit to ...

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  30. CENTRAL BOARD OF HEALTH.

    An ordinary meeting of the Central Board of Health was held on Wednesday afternoon, there being present—the Hon. B. B. Moreton (chairman), Dr. Thomson, Dr. Hardie, Dr. Connolly, ...

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  31. WILL THE BRITANNIC COME UP THE RIVER?

    In connection with the forthcoming visit of the Imperial troops to Brisbane, which is of course exciting a great deal of interest in the community, some doubts have been ...

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  32. OTHER ITEMS.

    News is to hand that 600 Boers who have lately surrendered, and for whom no means of transportation were available, have been transferred to Durban, in Natal, to be sent ...

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  33. GREAT DOCK STRIKE AT ANTWERP.

    News from Antwerp states that 13,000 dock labourers at that port have gone our on strike. The cause of the strike is that the men insist upon being paid double the ...

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  35. A BOUNDARY DISPUTE.

    The Government of the Netherlands have announced that they cannot accept the award of the Paris Arbitration Court of 1899 with regard to the disputed boundary ...

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  36. COMPLIMENT TO THE NEW SOUTH WALES TROOPS.

    A British artillery officer at the front has written a letter in which he expresses regret at the return of the first New South Wales contingent to Australia, He declares ...

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  37. SYDNEY PRESS OPINIONS.

    The Sydney morning papers are guarded in their comments on the selection of Sir Wm. Lyne. Both admit the surprise which Lord Hopetoun's commission has caused. ...

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  39. CITY COUNCIL'S ATTITUDE IN RECEIVING TROOPS.

    It has been reported that the City Council met informally on Wednesday, and decided to vote a sum of £500 to be spent in connection with the reception of the ...

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  41. COMMISSION FOR A COLONIAL.

    Lieutenant Jackell, of the New Zealand Rough Riders, has been granted a commission in the Garrison Artillery. ...

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  42. THE QUEENSLAND PREMIER AND THE FEDERAL MINISTRY.

    On being interviewed at an early hour this morning, Mr. Philp said he had received the invitation from Sir Wm. Lyne to visit Sydney in connection with the work ...

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  43. MR. BRYN ROBERTS'S CHARGES.

    Mr. J. Bryn Roberts, M.P., has published a letter in the "Times," in which he apologises, and expresses his regret for having named the Australian troops in ...

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  44. MUNICIPAL LOAN BILL.

    The Brisbane Municipal Loan Bill was passed through the Legislative Assembly last evening. It enables the City Council to raise £80,000 by debentures for the ...

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  45. DECEPTION COMMITTEE.

    In the event of the City Council voting £500 towards the reception of the troops, as will most probably be the case, and appointing a committee to carry out the ...

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  47. KRUGER IN HOLLAND.

    Ex-President Kruger, acting in de[?] of the expressed wishes of Dr. W. H. de Beaufort, the Netherlands Premier, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, has paid a ...

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  48. PRESS CRITICISM IN MELBOURNE.

    The two morning papers take different views in regard to the Governor-General sending for Sir William Lyne. The "Argus" regards Lord 'Hopetoun's choice ...

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  52. FURTHER HELP FROM NEW ZEALAND. WELLINGTON, December 20.

    The Cabinet have decided to send m[?] men to South Africa. ...

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