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  2. THE U[?]

    It is reported from Washington that Senator Lodge, in a speech delivered in that city yesterday, stated that the United States Senate will certainly ratify the ...

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  3. FRANCE AND TURKEY.

    The rupture between France and Turkey, which led to the despatch of a French squadron to Turkish waters and the occupation of the island of Mitylene, is now at ...

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  4. THE BOER WAR.

    One thousand troops, including 300 men for the South African Constabulary, embarked at Southampton yesterday for South Africa. ...

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  5. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.

    The match between the English cricketers and a South Australian team, which was commenced on Saturday, was resumed today. The weather was delightful, but the ...

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  6. THE KANAKA BILL.

    The Kanaka question was the principal subject of discussion at the meeting of the conference of Chambers of Commerce which began to-day. In his opening speech, ...

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  7. MARYBOROUGH ROWING REGATTA.

    To-day was a splendid day for the regatta. The weather was somewhat hot, but there was a pleasant breeze on the river, which favoured rowers. A large number of ...

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  8. Q.T.C. KING'S BIRTHDAY MEETING.

    The King's Birthday Meeting of the Queensland Turf Club was brought to a conclusion at Eagle Farm yesterday afternoon. The meeting throughout was an ...

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  9. SITUATION IN CAPE COLONY.

    Latest reports from Cape Colony state that, with the exception of the commandoes under Commandants Myburg, Fouche, and Wessels, the whole of the colony to ...

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  10. INFLUENCE OF RUSSIA.

    The Vienna Press allege that there is at present keen antagonism between Russia and France in Syria, where Russia is founding a number of schools and doing a ...

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  11. COMMISSION FOR A QUEENSLANDER.

    Lieutenant R. S. Smith, late of the Queensland Mounted Infantry, has received a commission as captain in the 3rd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment. ...

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  12. A SOUTH AFRICAN COMMAND.

    It is announced that Colonel M'Kenzie has been appointed to the command held by the late Major-General Benson, who was killed in the recent engagement at ...

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  13. ACTION OF GERMANY.

    The "New York Herald" publishes the statement that Germany is making efforts to obtain a footing in the Caribbean Sea, and in order to evade the operation of the ...

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  14. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Information has been received of a disastrous accident on board the first-class battleship Royal Sovereign, one of the vessels of the British Mediterranean squadron. ...

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  15. THE VICTORIA CROSS.

    The Victoria Cross has been conferred upon Sergeant-major Young, of the Cape Mounted Police, for capturing the Boer leader, Commander Erasmus, single-handed ...

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  16. MEETING AT ROCKHAMPTON.

    At a public meeting held last night, the following resolution was passed, and ordered to he transmitted to Mr. Barton:— "That this meeting of Rockhampton ...

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  17. NEW ZEALANDER WOUNDED.

    Private R. R. Young, of the Seventh Contingent New Zealand Mounted Infantry, has been dangerously wounded at Schur[?]nberg. ...

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  18. COMMERCIAL PACIFIC CABLE COMPANY.

    The capital of the recently formed Commercial Pacific Cable Company has now been fived at 3,000,000 dollars (over £600,000). ...

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  19. REBEL'S SENTENCE COMMUTED.

    Dr. Lotter, brother of Commandant Lotter, who was recently captured and sentenced to be hanged for treason, has had his sentence commuted to imprisonment ...

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  20. SOUTHERN PRESS OPINIONS.

    The attitude of the Ministry and the House of Representatives in regard to the Kanaka Bill is not likely to conciliate Queenslanders. Having reached the ...

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  21. THE GLASGOW EXHIBITION.

    The Glasgow Exhibition, which was opened on the 3rd May this year, has been closed. The profit on the undertaking amounts to £80,000. Altogether, 11,495,000 ...

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  22. BANISHMENT OF BOER LEADERS.

    Fourteen [?] more Boer leaders who have lately been captured have been sentenced to banishment for life from South Africa. Among th[?] is Mr. Klopper, ex-Chairman ...

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  23. THE ESCAPED CONVICTS.

    News has been received that the majority of the thirty convicts who escaped, after overpowering the guards at Leavenworth Gaol, in Kansas, U.S.A., have been ...

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  24. SUPPLY OF HUNGARIAN HORSES EXHAUSTED.

    It is reported that Great Britain's heavy purchases of 70,000 horses in Hungary for army purposes has exhausted the supply in that country. ...

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  25. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The popularity of "Rigoletto"' was proved by the splendid audience at His Majesty's Theatre last night. The first performance of the opera was one of the ...

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  26. WILLIAMSTOWN RACES.

    There was a splendid attendance to witness the concluding day's races of the Williamstown Racing Club's Spring Meeting. The following are the results:— ...

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  27. A NEW FRENCH LOAN.

    The French Government have issued a new, loan of 210,000,000 franes (£8,400,000). ...

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  28. THE DEUTSCH PRIZE.

    M. Santos Dumont, the Brazilian aeronaut, who recently won the prize of 100,000 francs (£4000) offered by M. Deutsch, of Paris, for a navigable balloon, has handed ...

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  29. NEW ZEALAND.

    Parliament has passed the bill authorising the Government to purchase the Manawatu Railway for £951,845. The shareholders are to receive 30s. per share. The ...

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  30. COMPLETION OF THE SIBERIAN RAILWAY.

    News from St. Petersburg states that M. Witte, the Russian Minister of Finance, has presented an address to the Czar congratulating his Majesty on the completion ...

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  31. ATTENDING THE CORONATION.

    The House of Representatives passed a vote of £1600 for Mr. Seddon's expenses in attending the King's coronation next year. The Premier stated that if the ...

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  32. THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

    In spite of being ad[?]sed t[?] the Federal Government could not contribute to the expenses of the D[?]covery expedition to the antarctic re[?], a deputation from ...

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  33. SOUTH AFRICAN STEAMER SERVICE.

    The House granted a subsidy of £5000 for a steamship service between New Zealand and South Africa. ...

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  34. THE FINANCIAL POSITION.

    In his speech at the closing of Parliament the "Premier denied that there was any cause for anxiety in regard to the finances of the colony, and stated that he ...

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  35. FIGHTING IN THE PHILIPPINES.

    News is to hand from Manila that an American force under Colonel Waller, after two days' fighting, captured the insurgent stronghold at Sojaton, in the Philippines. ...

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  36. WELLINGTON, NOVEMBER 11.

    Colonel Sir Hector Macdonald left Auckland for Sydney to-day. Speaking of the defence of the colony, he said most careful preparation and scientific organisation ...

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  37. THE LATE LI HUNG CHANG.

    News from Peking states that the Chinese Emperor has sent a Royal pall to be placed on the coffin of the late Viceroy, Li Hung Chang. ...

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  38. THE ARIADNE CASE.

    The Supreme Court Judge, in reviewing the evidence in the case of the casting away of the yacht Ariadne, said Captain Willis, Lloyd's agent, had perfectly ...

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  39. CRICKET IN SYDNEY.

    Among the holiday attractions to-day was a match played on the Sydney Cricket Ground between a New South Wales eleven and the Next Fifteen, to e[?]ble Mr. M. A. ...

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  40. A FASTING LADY.

    Madame Christensen has accomplished a fast of one month's duration at the Westminster Aquarium in London. During this time her weight decreased from 11st. 5lb. ...

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  41. THE MOSSGIEL COMPANY.

    The Mossgiel Woollen Company has declared a dividend of 6 per cent. ...

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  42. TIMBER FOR AUSTRALIA.

    An order has been placed in the Hawkes Bay district for 3,000,000ft. of white pine for Australia. This is regarded as an indication that the Federal tariff will not prove ...

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  43. HELMETS AND SUN HATS.

    B. Mountcastle and Sons have an Australian reputation for Helmets and Sun Hats. Beware of imitations of their standard goods. Quald's Patent Kapri ...

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  44. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

    SYDNEY, November 11.—Arrived: Maltese Cr[?], from Brisbane; Barrabool, Konoowarra, and Aramac, steamers, from Melbourne. ...

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  45. EFFECTS OF THE TARIFF.

    The effect of the Commonwealth tariff was shown on Saturday, when the steamer Mokoira left for Sydney, and took only thirty tons of cargo. ...

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  46. TARTANA, LIMITED.

    A further announcement with regard to the prospectus of Tartana, Limited (which is to be published to-morrow), will be found in our advertising columns. ...

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  47. EXTRAORDINARY VALUES

    In Summer Suitings. Those desirous of obtaining a really first-class, well-finished garment, combined with economy in price, should not fail to inspect. Suits to ...

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  48. LADIES! TAKE THE HINT.

    If you have any boys, and wish to see them tastefully and economically dressed, inspect windows at Charles Gilbert's ([?]ar the Bridge). He is showing the latest and ...

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  49. NEW PULLEY BELTS.

    T. C. Beirne and Co. are now showing a choice assortment of above in Folded Satin, Moire, and Corded Silk; trimmed with jet, silver and gold ornaments; from ...

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  50. WHAT 50s. WILL DO.

    The most satisfactory way to discover this is to call on Charles Gilbert, the Leading Tailor (near the bridge), and inspect the splendid selection and sterling values ...

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  51. BUSINESS IN PARLIAMENT.

    B[?]th Houses of Parliament will meet at the usual hour this afternoon. In the Legislative Council the principal business will be the resumption of the adjourned ...

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  52. LADIES' WRAPPERS.

    Choice neat patterns in Print and Fancy Muslins, at 4s. 6d., 6s. 6d., 7s. 11d., 11s. 6d., 16s. 6d. each. Full sizes; lengths, 50in. to 60in. T. C. Beirne & Co., the Valley.* ...

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  53. SUNSHADES FOR THE RACES.

    M'Whirter and Son, Valley. Ninety-eight dozen just opened; wonderful value, all fresh and new, from 2/9 to 35/. Ladies, do not fall to inspect.* ...

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  54. "CHALLENGE."—Absolutely Pure.

    Choice New Season's Goods just opened at Merry Silver Ba[?], Courier Building.* Archibald MacL[?] & Co., Tailoring and Outfitting Emporium, George-street (next, ...

    Article : 35 words
  55. "CHALLENGE."—Great Texas Smoke.

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

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