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  2. AUSTRALASIAN IN TERESTS.

    The "Daily Chronicle" states that it is extremely probable that Colonel Sir Joseph West Ridgeway, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., at present Governor of Ceylon, will be ...

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  3. THE BOER WAR.

    Information is to hand that Colonel Garratt surprised a Boer laager at Losberg, in the Transvaal, and captured eight Boers and a quantity of transport. ...

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  4. MOUNT BAUPLE.

    It is interesting to note the progress rural settlement in suitable localities in Queensland. Wherever natural conditions warrant it, the energy of settlers, buoyed ...

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  5. CABLE MESSAGES,

    Mr. Lawson, the owner of the American yacht Independence, has offered to wager 100,000 dollars at 2 to 1 that either of the American yachts Columbia or Constitution ...

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  6. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A deputation from the New South Wales Chamber of Mines brought under the notice of the Minister for Mines to-day the resolutions recently passed by the Chamber ...

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  7. THE NORTH ROCKHAMPTON SEAT.

    In accordance with the provisions of the Elections Tribunal Act, an application was on Friday made to Mr. Justice Paul, in Chambers, to fix the time and place of ...

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  8. THE PASTORAL INDUSTRY.

    Had the early squatters in Western Queensland been impressed with the belief that they were to remain in undisputed possession of the large areas they had ...

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  9. COMMONWEALTH MATTERS.

    An article in the "London Daily Chronicle" was brought under Mr. Barton's notice to-day, the effect being that the Colonial Office had impressed on the ...

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  10. A VISITOR FROM BOHEMIA.

    In Brisbane at present we have a very interesting and interested visitor, Professur H. Dexler, of the German University of Prague, who has come out to make ...

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  11. THE STEEL RAILS CONTRACT.

    The Minister for Works has received three offers from firms for the manufacture of steel rails in the Stale. One is from a combined English and colonial firm, ...

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  12. A NEW STEAMER.

    The Huddart Parker, and Co Proprietary, Limited, of Sydney and Melbourne, have plated an order with Gourlay Brothers and Co., of Dundee, for the construction of ...

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  13. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    In connection with the race for the sculling championship of the world, between Jacob Gaudaur, the Canadian sculler, who now holds the championship, and Gaorge ...

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  14. SYDNEY, SEPTEMBER 1.

    The Sydney Homing Pigeon Society held a grand national race yesterday, when sixty-seven members of the society were reprpsented by 400 birds. The start was ...

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  15. DEATH OF A COLONIST.

    The death is announced of the Hon. Septimus Alfred Stephen, M.L.C., of New South Wales. ...

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  16. QUEENSLAND.

    The weather has been very changeable Wednesday and Thursday were cold days, while Friday was warmer, and towards evening there was a promise of rain Cloudy conditions prevailed at ...

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  17. MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 1.

    When the House of Representatives meet on Wednesday, the Distillation Bill, Postal Bill, and Execution of Process Bill will be pushed to competion. Should time allow, ...

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  18. THE ENGLISH CRICKET TEAM.

    It is announced that C. 'B. Fry and Foster, who were to have been included in the English cricket team which is to visit Australia, have now decided not to accompany ...

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  19. COMMERCIAL AGENT IN LONDON.

    Mr. Barling, chairman at the Public Service Board, in his report, favours the appointment of a commercial agont in London, and the Premier, Mr. See, intends to ask ...

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  20. A NEWFOUNDLAND SYNDICATE.

    A Company has been formed, with a capital of £5,000,000, to acquire all the properties owned by Mr. R. G. Reid, in Newfoundland. ...

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  21. REVENGE RETURNS.

    The Consolidated Revenue ot New South Wales for the month of August amounts to £732,095, showing a decrease as compared with August last year of £4950. The ...

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  22. THE CONTINENT.

    The Viennese papers publish the statement that Russia is concentrating 100,000 troops on the frontier of Roumania, in South-eastern Europe. ...

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  23. THE PRICE OF BREAD.

    The New South Wales Master Bakers' Association have decided to fix the minimum retail price of the 2lb. loaf at 2½d. cash and 2¾d. booked. It was also agreed that ...

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  24. MOVEMENTS OF BOERS.

    A force of 300 Boers has invaded the Vryburg district, in the north of Cape Colony, near the south-western border of the Transvaal. ...

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  25. FRENCH AND RUSSIAN SUBMARINES.

    The "Daily Express" states that France and Russia jointly will have ninety-two submarine boats of the newest type ready for service in February of next year. ...

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  26. RELIEF WORK AT BROKEN HILL.

    Fifty unemployed at Broken Hill were put on relief work under Government officers, and they were paid a minimum daily wage of 7s. A majority of the men ...

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  27. MOVEMENTS OF THE CZAR AND CZARINA.

    The Czarina and her children have sailed from St. Petersburg for Copenhagen, and after a short visit to the Danish capital they will go to Kiel, the German naval ...

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  28. IPSWICH AND WEST MORETON

    The Customs returns at the port of Ipswich for the month of August have been £1984 3s. 7d., as compared with £2147 5s. 5d. for the corresponding month last year. ...

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  29. TRAIN WRECKED BY BOERS.

    A train has been blown up by the Boers on the Pietersburg line, between Waterval and Hamanskraal, only a short distance north of Pretoria. After the explosion a ...

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  30. RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN PERSIA.

    The control of the Persian Customs obtained by Russia, and other influences exercised by Russians in Persia, are stated to be obstructing the Quetta-Mushki route ...

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  31. THE RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER.

    It is understood that Count Lamsdorff, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, who is to accompany the Czar to Germany and France, will afterwards' visit Vienna. ...

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  32. VITAL STATISTICS.

    Mr. M. M'Dermott, registrar, furnishes the following vital statistics for the month ending to-day:—ipswich—Births, males, 20; females, 20; deaths, males, 8; females, 8; ...

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  33. A CASUALTY LIST.

    It has been ascertained that Private S. J. Lansborough, of the Queensland Mounted Irfantry, died at Johannesburg in June, 1900. ...

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  34. DARLING DOWNS ELECTION.

    Messrs. Bell and Groom addressed a crowded meeting of the Darling Downs federal electors here last night. Mr. Duncan Munro acted as chairman. Mr. Groom ...

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  35. RUSSIANS IN THIBET.

    The Moscow correspondent of the " Times" forwards the information that the Thibetan mission which recently visited the Czar at St. Petersburg is being escorted ...

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  36. GREAT BRITAIN.

    The Welsh steel combination announced a few days since is making preparations to fight the big American steel trust. (A cable message published on the 29th instant ...

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  37. SALE AT GATTON.

    To day, on the instructions of the trustees of the estate of the late James Tuckett, Mr. Ernest Cole, for Mr. Elias Harding, offered for site by public auction, on the ...

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  38. OTHER COLONIAL CASUALTIES.

    The following list of members of the Third New South Wales Contingent who had been severely wounded has just been published:— ...

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  39. THE CHU-CHAU MASSACRE IN CHINA.

    With reference to the demand of Great Britain for the punishment of the authors of the massacre of missionaries at Chuchau (where nine members of the China ...

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  40. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

    Owing to the weather no further advance was made with the tournament this afternoon. During the week the following events have been played:—Miss L. Real (owe ½ ...

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  41. THE PRESIDENTE SARMIENTO.

    On Saturday, Commander Walton Drake, on behalf of the Commandant and officers of the Queensland Marine Defence Force, formally received the officers of the ...

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  42. ALLSOPP AND CO.

    The shareholders of Allsopp and Co., Limited, brewers, have decided to reduce the capital of the company by £1,430,000, writing off 80 per cent of the ordinary stock ...

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  43. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,—Referring to yesterday's leader on the above subject, may I ask your attention to some, redeeming features about Mr. Groom's candidature. Firstly, there can be ...

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  44. TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL.

    Starlights v. Boomerangs.—In this match, played at North Ipswich this afternoon, the Boomerangs won by 8 points to 3. Ipswich Grammar School v. Brisbane ...

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  45. ENGLISH CRICKET SCORES.

    In his last match C. B. Fry (Sussex) put up a score of 140, making his fifth consecutive century. He has now compiled 3000 runs for the season.. Abel (Surrey) ...

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  46. FURTHER RAIN.

    Yesterday was more or less a wet day, rain setting in quite early, and, with a few bright intervals, continuing till this morning. To-day again we have had further ...

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  47. PERSONAL.

    (Mr. J. Crosbie Goold, representative of Messrs. Henri Nestle, of Switzerland, London, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna—manufacturers of the well-known infants' and ...

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  48. FINEST QUALITY ASSAM SILK.

    In view of approaching summer, inspect the line display of Assam Silks in Charles Gilbert's window. The quality is better than ever before imported, whilst his prices ...

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  49. SUPREME COURT.

    Before his Honour Mr. Justice Paul. Court Business.—In the matter of the Companies Act 1863 to 1896, and in the matter of the Nos. 2 and 3 South Smithfield ...

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  50. "A CRACK SYDNEY CUTTER."

    Stylish young fellows, who appreciate a Well-cut, Smart, Up-to-date Suit, at a reasonable price, should visit Charles Gilbert, who, regardless of expense, has ...

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  51. OTHER ITEMS.

    In connection with the forthcoming visit of the Czar Nicholas to France, it appears that Dr. Leyds asked M. Delcasse, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, to ...

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  52. MOUNT MORGAN MINE.

    The rainfall has been steady and continuous since midnight, and there is every prospect of a repetition of last week's fall. There has been quite a revival in mining ...

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  53. T. C. BEIRNE AND CO.

    Will sell to-day—Gray Sheeting, 4¾d. yard; Turkish Towels, 1s. 11d. dozen; 36in. Gray Calico, 1s. 11d. dozen.* ...

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  54. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING.

    At J. and T. Heaslop's Dissolution Sale.* ...

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  55. AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.

    The sale of Chisholm's stock at the warehouse of Car[?]w, Gardner, and Chisholm.* ...

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  56. GENUINE HOUSEHOLD BARGAINS

    At J. and T. Heaslop's (Stanley-street) Dissolution Sale.* ...

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  57. NAVAL BRIGADE RIFLE CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 254 words
  58. LACE CURTAINS.

    Special Value To-day.—yards long, 2s. 11d., 3s. ltd., 4s. 11d. per pair. 3½ yards long, 3s. 11d., 4s. 11d., 5s. 11d. per pair. T. C. Beirne and Co., Brunswick-street, ...

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  59. SALE OF CHISHOLM'S STOCK.

    Highly delighted and gratified buyers t[?]rong the warehouse each day. Sale in full swing at the warehouse, Edward-street. Carew, Gardner, and Chisholm.* ...

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  60. SHIRTS! SHIRTS!

    B. Mountcastle and Sons, the leading shirt-makers of the colony. White Dress Shirts, 7s. 6d. and 10s. 6d.; French Cambric Neglige Shirts, 7s. 6d. Hundreds of ...

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  61. BOER INGRATITUDE.

    The Boer prisoners who have been sent to Bermuda have been the recipient of much kindness from the residents. They interpret this generosity as a sign of ...

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  62. A WORTHY REPUTATION

    For sound materials, best workmanship, and the latest ideas in Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel, has been gained by A. Neuman. A large range of light, fashionable ...

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  63. T. C. BEIRNE AND CO.

    Will sell to-day—9½d. Printed Muslin, 7½d. Swiss Spot Muslin, 7½d. Check Zephyr, 7½d. Fancy Piques, all at 2s. 11d. per dozen yards. ...

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  64. TWO REBELS SHOT.

    Two Cape Colony rebels who had been convicted by court-martial have been shot at Graaf Reinet. ...

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  65. AUT SPORTSMAN, AUT NULLUS.

    Sportsman Whisky. Dew Ben Lomond Whisky.* ...

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  66. VISITS TO THE SHIP.

    The Argentine training ship Presidente Sarmiento has attracted a great deal of attention during her stay at Brisbane, and her officers seem to have displayed the ...

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  67. AN AGREEABLE CHANGE

    Has tauen place in the weather, rendering thinner clothing necessary. Our light suitings are just the thing for spring and summer wear; spacially made for ...

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  68. A HINT TO WORKING MEN!

    The Ready-made Clothing Department at Charles Gilbert's is worth special attention if you require a change of clothes for summer wear. The fit, style, and make are ...

    Article : 70 words
  69. JOHANNESBURG MINE OPENED.

    The Ginsberg gold mine at Johannesburg has recommenced operations. ...

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  70. Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco.

    Choice New Season's Goods just opened at Merry Silver Ball, Courier Building.* Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco. ...

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  71. QUEENSLAND CASUALTIES.

    A cable received at headquarters, Brisbane, from the General in Charge of Communications, Capetown; is to the effect that Sergeant major Wm. Bryce, of the ...

    Article : 98 words
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