A party of Menzies' Scouts, whilst following fifty Boers at Platrand, in the south-east of the Transvaal, were surrounded by a force of 200 Boers. The scouts charged ...
Article : 85 wordsThe body of the Late President M'Kinley has been conveyed from Washington to Canton, in Ohio, for interment. Despite the heavy rain which was falling, thousands ...
Article : 207 wordsHon. members of the Legislative Assembly were back from the reception of his Excellency the Governor-General in good time for the meeting of the House at ...
Article : 1,637 wordsThousands of visitors have flocked to Dunkirk, on the northern coast of France, where the Czar and Czarina of Russia will disembark. President Loubet and the ...
Article : 420 wordsIn the Senate it was gratifying to find that Mr. Dawson was sufficiently recovered from his recent severe illness to resume his seat. He was present yesterday in the ...
Article : 1,084 wordsHis Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Hopetoun) had a hearty reception yesterday on the occasion of his first official visit to the city. His Excellency, as is ...
Article : 1,541 wordsThe umpires in connection with the recent British naval manoeuvres have brought up their report on the results of the operations. They state that the "X" fleet (the ...
Article : 85 wordsThe Tewantin people and others interested in railway connection are chiefly familiar with a proposal to join the main (North Coast) line at a point near Cooroy ...
Article : 1,230 wordsThe millennary of the death of King Alfred, the famous Saxon King of England, who died in 901, is now being celebrated at Winchester. The celebrations have ...
Article : 67 wordsEx-President Kruger's youngest son, Tgaard kruger, has surrendered to the British authorities in order to secure the safety of the farms which his father ceded ...
Article : 37 wordsSeveral sharp shocks of earthquake were experienced at Inverness, in Scotland, early this morning. LONDON, September 19. ...
Article : 82 wordsInformation is to hand that a patrol of Grenadiers, who were surrounding a farm at Riet Siding, on the railway line between De Aar and Naauwpoort Junction, in Cape ...
Article : 74 wordsThe strike of trawling fishermen at Grimsby, on the east coast of England, which has lasted for three months, has now reached an acute stage. Five thousand of ...
Article : 247 wordsReports from Cape Colony state that heavy rains have fallen, and caused a suspension of military operations against the Boer commandoes in the southern portion ...
Article : 82 wordsPresident Roosevelt announces that he has decided that the tragedy (the assassination of President M'Kinley) will eliminate his candidature for the Presidency in ...
Article : 72 wordsReports from Natal state that the Natal Mounted Rifles and Field Artillery have been called out for service. ...
Article : 32 wordsWith reference to the report published yesterday that the Hon. Elihu Root, Secretary for War in the United States Cabinet, is expected to succeed the Hon. John Hay ...
Article : 77 wordsThe Hon. J. G. Drake states that the postmaster at Oakey Creek has been authorised to issue money orders, and also that certain necessary repairs to the ...
Article : 453 wordsPrivate A. J. H. Chisholm, of the New South Wales (Mounted Infantry, has died from measles at Kroonstad. ...
Article : 26 wordsAt the Central Criminal Court to-day, George Thompson, alias George Stephens, formerly of Bendigo, and Charles 'Macnelly, alias M'Kay, who were recently committed ...
Article : 75 wordsLord Kitchener is warmly supporting the appeal to the public for Christmas [?] mforts for the troops in South Africa. ...
Article : 28 wordsMiss Goldman, the Anarchist lecturer, who was arrested at Chicago on the charge of being concerned in the conspiracy to murder President M'Kinley, has been ...
Article : 49 wordsThe Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York arrived at Montreal yesterday from Quebec. ...
Article : 32 wordsThe supplementary report of Mr. Oliver, the Federal Site Commissioner, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly to-night. It states that Tumut might now be definitely ...
Article : 131 wordsThe United States Consulate and all places of business carried on by Americans were closed to-day. All of them displayed striking mourning decorations, and the ...
Article : 66 wordsThe steamer Quiraing, which arrived to-day, had on board the crew of the steamer Moonstone, which was wrecked at Ocean Island. The Moonstone had loaded 2500 ...
Article : 384 wordsInformation has been received from New York that Sir Thomas Lipton, owner of the yacht Shamrock II., the challenger for the America Cup, fell from a boat, and ...
Article : 45 wordsIn the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, the Speaker, on taking the chair, intimated that he had presented to his Excellency the Governor-General, for ...
Article : 63 wordsThe South African war correspondents who are attending the German army manoeuvres at Damtzig describe the scouting of the Germans as being greatly inferior to ...
Article : 40 wordsSan Fran was sold to-day to Mr. John Prim, of Wagga, a new patron of the turf. The price paid was £2500. ...
Article : 25 wordsThe Inspector-General of Police stated to-day that the authorities here had decided not to proceed further with the charge of shooting with intent against ...
Article : 56 wordsAdvices received from Armenia, in Asiatic Turkey, announce that a shocking condition of bloodshed, pillage, and fire now prevails at Mush, and the situation at ...
Article : 41 wordsAt a caucus of members of the Government party it was stated that if the San Francisco steamship service were discontinued all the Auckland members would ...
Article : 57 wordsTarloch has been scratched for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. ...
Article : 29 wordsReports are to hand that the American authorities in the Philippines have expelled the agents of two British firms from the island of Samar on the charge of ...
Article : 62 wordsDuring the settling at the Victorian Club to-day, a fair amount of wagering was transacted, principally in doubles for the two Cups. Warrior [?] and Pegasus for the ...
Article : 301 wordsA bill introduced into the Legislative Council to legalise lotteries and sweepstakes was rejected by 17 votes to 15. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe Auditor-General has challenged certain payments under the Old Age Pensions Act, and the matter has been referred to the Public Accounts Committee. ...
Article : 28 wordsIn Black, Navy, and Tan Cashmere, all sizes, 4¾d. pair; Ribbed Cashmere Hose, all sizes, 9d. pair, and with double knees 1s. pair. T. C. Beirne and Co., Valley. ...
Article : 34 wordsAre now showing White Muslin Box Robes, newest design; Shaped Skirts, with Valencienne Insertion and Lace Trimming. Special sale prices, 15s. 6d., 17s. 6d., and ...
Article : 34 wordsAttractions for this (Friday) evening, from 6 till 9.—Remnants of all kinds at half-price; bargains in every department, at Carew, Gardner, and Chisholm's, ...
Article : 31 wordsWe beg to inform the general public that owing to Mr. A. Neuman's fast-increasing business, he is compelled to make extensive alterations, which necessitates a heavy ...
Article : 65 wordsWhite Dress Muslins, 1s. 11d. dozen; Coloured Muslins, choice patterns, 3s. 11d. dozen; White Piques, 4s. 11d. and 5s. 11d. dozen. Rare values. Carew, Gardner, and ...
Article : 34 wordsThose who appreciate a well-cut garment at a reasonable price should not fail to call on Chas. Gilbert and inspect his up-to-date specialities in Light-weight ...
Article : 65 wordsThe Mayor of Sydney (Sir James Graham) expressed his satisfaction at the hearty manner in which the police were co-operating with the council's officers in ...
Article : 168 wordsHaving purchased a warehouseman's stock of Laces, are now showing an assortment of these goods in Torchon, Valenciennes, &c., 10½d., 1s., 1s. 3d., 1s. 6d., ...
Article : 36 wordsA sign that the Cabinet has practically concluded its deliberations as to the tariff was forthcoming in the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Barton announcing ...
Article : 736 wordsJust opened, a large shipment of Laces, in all the leading makes. Real Torchon, in line and coarse makes, from 12d. dozen. Cotton Torchons, l½in. wide, from 6½d. ...
Article : 45 words500 Dozen just landed by T. C. Beirne and Co. The New Shades in Lisle, Silk and Taffeta, with self, black, and white points, and with buttons and domes.* ...
Article : 32 wordsB. Mountcastle and Sons, Hat Manufacturers and Importers, are celebrated throughout the whole of Australia for Fashionable Hats—Silk Hats, Stiff Felt ...
Article : 95 wordsSYDNEY, September 19.—Arrivals: China, R.M.S., from London; Mareeba, s., from Brisbane. Departures: Darius, for Calcutta; Wilhelmine, for Falmouth; ...
Article : 94 wordsA splendid line, thoroughly ventilated, guaranteed equal in appearance, comfort, and wear to anything in Brisbane at 10s. 6d.; procurable only at Chas. Gilbert's ...
Article : 74 wordsNinety per cent of headaches are caused from eye-strain. Mr. W. Flegeltaub, D.B.O.A., 198 Queen-street, opposite His Majesty's Theatre, can permanently cure ...
Article : 35 wordsFrom 6 till 9. Carew, Gardner, and Chisholm will offer their weekly accumulation of Remnants, of all kinds, at half-price. Also, special bargains in Men's and Boys' ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Fri 20 Sep 1901, Page 5
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