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  2. THE BOER WAR.

    A report has been received stating that Colonel Rimington, with a body of British troops, surprised General Botha's laager, but the Boer commander escaped ...

    Article : 126 words
  3. THE KANAKA BILL.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company was held to-day, when the report, placed before the meeting, was adopted. ...

    Article : 315 words
  4. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    The debate on the want-of-conndence motion was resumed in the House of Representatives to-day by Mr. T. T. EWING (New South Wales), who supported the ...

    Article : 913 words
  5. CABLE MESSAGES.

    At Nijni Novgorod, an important commercial centre in Russia, about 260 miles east of Moscow, the trial is now proceeding of certain officials on the charge of ...

    Article : 83 words
  6. THE TARIFF.

    Advices from Fiji state that a deputation waited on the Acting Assistant Colonial Secretary and stated that in consequence of the Federal tariff it would be impossible to ...

    Article : 124 words
  7. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    When Verdi wanted a new libretto for a grand opening at the theatre of La Fenice, he asked Piave to adopt "Le Roi S'Amuse" of Victor Huge with the title changed to ...

    Article : 1,301 words
  8. GREAT BRITAIN

    Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Clarke, late Agent-General for Victoria, gave a reception in London yesterday, which was attended by some 900 persons. Among ...

    Article : 94 words
  9. CAGED PRISONERS ON A RUSSIAN VESSEL.

    A French newspaper at Saigon, the capital of French Cochin China, publishes the report that a Russian vessel, having on board 700 prisoners, broke down while on ...

    Article : 102 words
  10. QUEENSLAND.

    Messrs. Sword ud Moodbine of the Land Board, paid a visit of inspection to Devon Park to-day. They also visited several farms in the neighbourhood, and made an examination of the crops. ...

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  11. AN AUSTRALIAN MUSICIAN.

    Percy Grainger, the young musical prodigy from Melbourne, gave his first recital in London last night, and the newspaper critiques on his performance are ...

    Article : 34 words
  12. THE ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY'S PROTEST.

    The Acclimatisation Society of Queensland recently wrote to the Federal Prime Minister, expressing the hope that the Federal Government would secure more ...

    Article : 166 words
  13. THE BRODIE BREACH OF PROMISE CASE.

    The Court of Appeal has declined to reopen the case in which Mrs. Catherino Brodle was plaintiff in an action for breach of promise of marriage. The ground on ...

    Article : 130 words
  14. UNITED STATES.

    Leon Czolgosz, the Anarchist, who assassinated the late President M'Kinley at the Buffalo Exposition on 6th September, and who was tried and found guilty, was ...

    Article : 87 words
  15. MR. PHILP IN MELBOURNE.

    The Hon. R. Philp, who was accompanied by the Hon. G. W. Gray, arrived in Melbourne this morning, and was received at the railway station by Sir Wm. Lyne, Sir ...

    Article : 335 words
  16. CAPTURE OF HANS BOTHA.

    Among the prisoners captured by Colonel Dawkins, at Nylstrom, on the Pietersburg railway a few days ago, was Hans Botha. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. SOUTHERN SPORTING.

    In the betting for the V.R.C Derby Grasspan is much weaker, 3 to. 1 being offered on the field. Hautvillers was backed at 4 to 1. Haymaker was in strong demand, all the money at 5 to 1 being ...

    Article : 168 words
  18. ENGLISH RACING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 36 words
  19. SERIOUS FIGHTS BETWEEN WHITES AND NEGROES.

    A serious incident arising out of racial animosity is reported from Dallstown, in Louisana, U.S.A. It appears a dispute arose between a white constable ...

    Article : 83 words
  20. SEVERE ENGAGEMENT WITH DELAREY.

    General Lord Methuen has reported that the Boers under Commandants Delarey and Kemp, after creeping through some thick brush, made an attack on Colonel Von ...

    Article : 137 words
  21. A STRIKE AT MACKAY.

    About noon to-day the wharf labourers employed on the Adelaide Steamship Company's Wharf addressed a letter to the local manager, asking for 18d. per hour ...

    Article : 174 words
  22. COLLISON IN SYDNEY HARBOUR.

    A collision occurred in the harbour about noon to-day between the steamer Boveric, belonging to Howard Smith and Sons, and the steamer Cloncurry, owned by M'llwraith, M'Eacharn, and Co. The ...

    Article : 199 words
  23. THE WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES.

    The state of affairs in the Philippines has created a consensus of opinion in the United States of America that at least another 20,000 troops will require to be sent ...

    Article : 83 words
  24. BRITISH CASUALITIES.

    In the recent fighting at Koffyfontein, Where Colonel Henry expelled a Boer force under Commandant Neuwhoodt from a strong position, the British casualties ...

    Article : 58 words
  25. INTERVIEW WITH MR. PHILP.

    Mr. Philp, the Premier of Queensland, passed through Sydney yesterday (says the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" of Tuesday last,) on his way to Melbourne to attend the ...

    Article : 972 words
  26. PERSONAL.

    Mr. A. H. Benson, the Instructor in Fruit Culture, leaves on Monday next on a visit to the Buderim Mountain and Razorback districts, for the purpose of inspecting the ...

    Article : 90 words
  27. MADAME MELBA.

    In connection with Madame Melba's projected visit to Australia, the following letter from the great vocalist has been cabled from London, under date 29th ...

    Article : 246 words
  28. OTHER MINOR OPERATIONS.

    An attack has been made by Commandant Viljoen on the line of blockhouses at Badfontein, but the attack was repulsed. Colonel Williams and Fortescue have ...

    Article : 46 words
  29. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

    SYDNEY, October 30.—Arrived: Banffshire, s., from Brisbane; Barrabool, s., from Cairns. Sailed: Uriana, s., for Calcutta; Vine Branch, s., for South Africa. ...

    Article : 59 words
  30. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 130 words
  31. NEW ZEALAND POLITICS.

    The Legislative Council has spent four days in discussing the Conciliation and Arbitration Act Amendment Bill. A strong attack was made on the clause which was ...

    Article : 393 words
  32. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 241 words
  33. OPERATIONS IN CAPE COLONY.

    General French, who is in command of the troops in Cape Colony, has reported that there are now only two Boer commandoes left in the Midland district of the ...

    Article : 75 words
  34. THE SENATE.

    The Senate met at the usual hour to-day, and immediately adjourned to Wednesday next. ...

    Article : 18 words
  35. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    In Chambers yesterday, before his Honour Mr. Justice Paul, the following were adjudicated insolvent on their own petitions, in forma pauperis:—Robert ...

    Article : 55 words
  36. PASTORAL HOLDINGS NEW LEASES BILL.

    In the Legislative Assembly last evening, the House went into Committee to further consider the provisions of the Pastoral Holdings New Leases Bill. Discussion ...

    Article : 174 words
  37. WEEKLY REPORT OF BOER LOSSES.

    Lord Kitchenor, in his usual weekly report to the War Office, states that in the operations of the past week the Boer losses were 74 killed, 16 wounded, and 352 taken ...

    Article : 68 words
  38. SHOP ASSISTANTS' EARLY-CLOSING ASSOCIATION.

    The committee of the Shop Assistants' Early-closing Association held a special meeting last evening to consider the provisions of the bill introduced in the ...

    Article : 167 words
  39. MEN'S WASHING DELHI SILK SUITS.

    B. Mountcastle and Sons' Delhi Silk Suits, two garments, 50s., to order only. Superior to Assam. Will not rag out in washing. Real Irish Brown Drill Suits, ...

    Article : 61 words
  40. THE RAILWAY TO TWEED HEADS.

    Our Sydney correspondent telegraphs under yesterday's date:—In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, stated ...

    Article : 139 words
  41. OTHER ITEMS.

    His Majesty King Edward, at St. James's Palace yesterday, presented the insignia of the Distinguished Service Order to Captain Tivey, of "Victoria; Captain D. E. Reid, ...

    Article : 104 words
  42. FOR SUMMER WEAR.

    We, have much pleasure in announcing that we have opened a further shipment of the lightest weights in English and Continental Worsteds for summer wear. ...

    Article : 79 words
  43. A GREAT REPUTATION

    Has been gained by us, simply by giving unfailingly best goods at lowest prices. A range of fine Worsteds, Tweeds, and Serges, for summer, now in; also, Assam and ...

    Article : 46 words
  44. GENUINE TUSSORE SILK SUITS, SPECIAL VALUE AT 22s. 6d.

    Amongst other lines, Charles Gilbert (the specialist in Washing Suits) is selling genuine Tussore Silk Coats and Trousers, perfect fitting, and splendidly finished, in ...

    Article : 81 words
  45. PREMIERS' CONFERENCE IN MELBOURNE.

    Our Melbourne correspondent wired last night as follows:—Mr. Barton states that the Premiers' Conference will be of a purely consultative nature, and for the ...

    Article : 111 words
  46. NOVEL WINDOW DISPLAY.

    T. C. Beirne and Co. are now showing a very pretty window of Laces. The window arrangement is novel, and the best yet shown in this city. It is well worth ...

    Article : 37 words
  47. "AWAY OFF" SIGHT.

    When you are compelled to hold the newspaper "away off," know that your eyesight is "away off," and Glasses should be procured at once. W. Flegeltaub, the ...

    Article : 116 words
  48. "M TRAVIATA."

    The opera for this evening is "La Travista," which, is founded on "La Dame aux Camelias." The first act takes place at Paris in the house of Viiolects, a reigning belle. Alfred Germont, with ...

    Article : 470 words
  49. MR. CHAMBERLAIN ON THE WAR.

    The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, in a speech delivered at Cupar, in Scotland, declared that the war in South Africa would have been over long ago if misguided ...

    Article : 60 words
  50. SHIRTS! SHIRTS!

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

    Article : 84 words
  51. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS.

    T. C. Beirne and Co., naving opened this year's shipment of New and Choice Cards prior to the advance in duty of 25 per cent, are able to sell the various lines at last ...

    Article : 47 words
  52. BLACK SUMMER DRESS GOODS.

    Some very choice Black Silk Eoliennes, both plain and brocaded, light in texture: the correct thing for summer wear. T. C. Beirne and Co., the Valley. ...

    Article : 59 words
  53. £20 REWARD.

    The above reward will be paid to any person or persons who will give such information as will lead to the conviction of the dastardly individual who systematically ...

    Article : 58 words
  54. CITY LICENSING COURT.

    At the monthly sittings of the City Licensing Court yesterday, before Messrs. Murray, P.M., and D. Gallwey, licensing justice, transfer of the wine license of the Exhibition Wine Store was ...

    Article : 52 words
  55. SPEECH BY LORD MILNER.

    Lord Mliner, High Commissioner for British South Africa, and Governor of the Transvaal, who is now visiting Natal, speaking at Durban yesterday, expressed ...

    Article : 52 words
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