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  2. SOUTHERN SPORTING.

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  3. THE BOER WAR.

    Commandants Muller and Trichaard, with a large force of Boers and a pom-pom, attacked the British troops under Colonel Park at Elandspruit on the night of the ...

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  4. GREAT BRITAIN.

    Her Majesty Queen Alexandra, who has recently been suffering from a slight cold, on account of which the departure of the Count for Sandringham had to be ...

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  5. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Word has been received that six French soldiers have been killed by an avalanche which fell at Mondane, in the Alps. ...

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  6. TERRIBLE BOATING FATALITY.

    News of a terrible boating accident reached Brisbane early yesterday evening, and created somewhat of a sensation, more particularly because nothing definite was ...

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  7. TRIAL OF COMMANDANT SCHEEPERS.

    The trial of the Boer leader, Commandant Scheepers, who was arraigned on several charges of shooting native scouts, and also of acts of treachery towards the ...

    Article : 91 words
  8. THE PANAMA CANAL.

    It is stated that the Republican members of the Isthmian Canal Commission appointed by the United States Government have intimated their willingness to ...

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  9. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO THE QUEEN.

    Twenty-five Royal painted a series of size for presentation as a Christmias gift. ...

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  10. PERSONAL.

    It appears that Colonel Finn's departure will have to be put forward a day, as his presence is required in Sydney, and he intends leaving on Sunday morning instead ...

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  11. EVENING COURTS.

    Instead of the usual Drawing-rooms, Which it was the custom to hold during Queen Victoria's reign, their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra will in ...

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  12. KRUGER AND THE CONCENTRATION CAMPS.

    It is stated that ex-President Kruger has expressed his regret at the expressed intention of the British authorities to break up the concentration camps in South Africa ...

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  13. CHILI AND ARGENTINA.

    The dispute between Chilli and Argentina on the subject of the boundary between the two countries still continues, and, following on the recall of the Argentine ...

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  14. A CORONATION NAVAL REVIEW.

    In connection with the coronation of King Edward, which is to take place on the 26th Jurie next, it is announced that a naval review on an unprecedented scale will be held ...

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  15. AN AUSTRALIAN EX-BISHOP ON THE WAR.

    The Right Rev Dr. Samuel Thornton, late Bishop of Ballarat, in speaking at Blackburn yesterday, denounced Mr. Kruger as being the chief obstacle to the conclusion ...

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  16. QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL SERVICE.

    "The World" states that the Emperor William of Germany, intends to be present at the memorial service to be held at Frogmore on the anniversary of the death ...

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  17. THE FREE CHURCHES AND THE PEACE MANIFESTO.

    It was recently announced that 6270 ministers connected with the various Free Churches in England had signed the proBoer peace manifesto drawn up by the ...

    Article : 102 words
  18. HAASBROEK'S COMMANDO PURSUED.

    After Commandant Haasbrock. had been killed in the encounter with Colonel Barker's column, near Doornkop, a few days ago, Lieutenant-Colonel Williams, with a ...

    Article : 56 words
  19. THE LIVERPOOL RAILWAY DISASTER.

    In connection with the burning of a train on the Liverpool electrical railway, which resulted in a number of persons being burned to death, it now transpires that the ...

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  20. THE MANCHURIAN CONVENTION.

    Reports from Peking state that M.Lessar, the Russian Minister, has requested Prince Ching, the principal Chinese plenipotentiary, to put in writing the objections ...

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  21. INTERSTATE CRICKET.

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  22. THE LIVERPOOL BANK ROBBERY.

    In connection with the extensive frauds on the Bank of Liverpool, for which Thos. Goudle, the bookkeeper of that institution, and others were arrested recently, the ...

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  23. CAPTURES OF BOERS.

    Colonel Colenbrander, of Kitchener's Fighting Scouts, is reported to have captured sixty Boers neat Pietersburg, and the Burgher National Scouts (the name ...

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  24. THE COMMONWEALTH CONTINGENT.

    In connection with the proposal to sond a contingent to South Africa, it may be mentioned that some time ago the Premier communicated winh the other State ...

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  25. THE GRIMSBY FISHERY DISPUTE.

    In connection with the strike of fishermen at Grimsby, which was ended at the beginning of October last after much suffering had been endured by the strikers. ...

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  26. BRITISH CASUALTIES.

    Lieutenant L. O. Russell, a New Zealander, who was attached to the West Yorkshire Regiment, has died of wounds received at Begenderlyn, where the ...

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  27. EFFECIENCY OF BRITISH VOLUNTEERS.

    Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial army, is now insisting that the Volunteer forces in Great Britain should be trained to a higher ...

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  28. A MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER.

    In connection with the proposal to despatch a Commonwealth Contingent for South Africa, the Prime Minister has wired to the Premiers in the different States ...

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  29. ANOTHER BOER ATTACK.

    Information has been received that 200 Boers attacked some of General Crahbe's waggons, which were lagging in the rear of his column to the north of Clan william, in ...

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  30. THE UNITED IRISH LEAGUE.

    In a recent speech at Exeter, Mr. George Wyndham, Chief Secretary for Ireland, asserted that so far only forty branches of the United Irish League had been ...

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  31. A THIBETAN EXPLORER.

    Dr. Sven Hedin, the distinguished Swedish traveller, who has explored a considerable portion of Central Asia and has lately ben engaged in an expedition to thibet, has ...

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  32. MORE RETURNING TROOPS.

    The Premier received the following telegram from the Federal Premier (the Hon. E. Barton):—The following despatch has been received from the General of ...

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  33. LORD KITCHENER'S WEEKLY REPORT.

    Lord Kitchener, is his weekly report to the War Office gives the following as the Boer losses during last week:—Forty five killed, twenty-five wounded 310 prisoners, ...

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  34. RAISING YEOMANRY IN IRELAND.

    The War Office has authorised the raising of 500 Imperial Yromanry in Ireland. ...

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  35. INTERVIEW WITH H. T. DARK.

    Mr. H. T. Dark, who was picked up by the Rev. G. W. Payne's boat, states as follows:—" The Roxana left Wellington Point at 10.45 a.m. with fourteen souls on ...

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  36. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE TEST CRICKET MATCHES.

    A scheme will be submitted by the Board of Control for the test matches during the tour of the Australian cricketers in England next season, whereby it is proposed ...

    Article : 113 words
  37. CYCLING SPORTS AT TOWNSVILLE

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  38. BRITISH ARTILLERY RETURNING.

    Twenty batteries of the Field and Garrison Artillery have been withdrawn from the front in South Africa, and are now returning either to England or to India. ...

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  39. INTENSE HEAT WAVE

    Has caused an immense demand for gents. fashionable-shaped Straws We show the finest range of Palms, Brazilian, Tuscan, Sennets, &c, in Queensland, just landed. ...

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  40. THE KAISER'S CHRISTMAS CHARITY.

    The Emperor William of Germany walked through Sans Souci Park at Potsdam yesterday (Christmas Day) without any attendants. His Majesty spoke to many of ...

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  41. KRUITZINGER'S COLONIAL REBELS.

    Seventy members of Kruitzinger's Commando, chiefly rebels from the Cradock district of Cape Colony, have taken refuge in the Camdeboo Mountains, situated in ...

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  42. SENTENCES ON IRISH MEMBERS.

    Mr. J. Tulley, M.P. for South Leitrim, and proprietor of the "Roscommon Herald" and "Westmeath Nationalist," and Mr. John O'Donnell, M.P. for South Mayo, the ...

    Article : 116 words
  43. TARIFF WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA, NAD GERMANY.

    In anticipation of a tariff war between Germany and Russia, arising out of the new German tariff, which is of a highly protective character, Russian business houses are ...

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  44. A CHRISTMAS GIFT, AT TOSCA, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER QUEEN AND ALBERT STREETS.

    I Dozen highly-[?]ished Cab nets and 10 x 12 Enlargement, 15s., framed free of cost. To introduce our frames to the public we have decided to give free of cost one of ...

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  45. THE BURGHER NATIONAL SCOUTS.

    Several hundred additional (Boer burghers who have surrendered to the British have now joined the "Burgher National Scouts." Detachments of this force, which is formed ...

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  46. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

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  47. TO BE SEEN

    At Wiley's Studio, Queen-street, some Beautiful Photographs of all the leading weddings of the last few weeks. Studio open Saturday Afternoon and all Holidays.[?] ...

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  48. SEARCH PARTIES OUT.

    Wiring from Wellington Point, a correspondent states that Constable Freestone arrived there about 6.20. He went immediately to King Island and informed the ...

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  49. TOSCA FRAMING WORKS

    Corner of Queen and George streets, wish to call the attention of their customers, also the public in-general, to their extensive framing department. We have the largest ...

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  50. AMERICA AND THE CHINESE INDEMNITY.

    News from Washington states, that the Hon. John Hay, United States Secretary of State, having found that the amount or the indemnity which China has agreed to ...

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  51. BOER CONVOY CAPTURED.

    Information is to hand that Colonel Mackenzie has captured a Boer convoy at Carolina, in the Eastern Transvaal, together with, seventeen prisoners. ...

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  52. GIFTS FOR THE NEW YEAR.

    Ladies the balance of the handsome and useful presentation articles, comprising Gent's Dressing Cases, Cigar Cases, Writing Cases, Fitted Bags, &c, advertised by ...

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  53. V, A, T, C, SUMMER MEETING.

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  54. A HINT TO COUNTRY VISITORS.

    Before leaving Brisbane call and register your measure for future use with Charles Gilbert, the Leading Tailor and Outfitter, Queen-street (near Bridge), and compare ...

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  55. SUITS FOR THE NEW YEAR.

    Although it is now too late to order Suits for Christmas, Charles Gilbert, the Leading Tailor, Queen-street, near Bridge, can make you a First-class Suit to measure ...

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  56. FURTHER PARTICULARS.

    The following particulars have been obtained from relatives at present on Wellington Point:—'Mr. Marflow, who was drowned, was the father of the three boys ...

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  57. THE SUNBEAM CHRISTMAS DINNERS.

    The annual Christmas dinner given by the Sunbeam Society, of Adelaide, to the poor children of London book place yesterday, when dinner was provided for 1500 ...

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  58. BRITISH PRISONERS STRIPPED AND RELEASED.

    A number of the British Mounted Infantry under Major Bridgford, who were captured by the Boers at Bergenderlyu, were stripped by the enemy and then released. ...

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  59. BUSINESS CLOSED.

    Mathewson and Co.'s portrait rooms will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. Open other days, 9 to 5.[?] ...

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  60. THE UNITED STATES CABINET.

    Mr. Lyman J. Gage, Secretary to the Treasury in the United States Cabinet, has resigned, and Mr. L. M. Shaw, Governor of the State of Iowa, has been appointed to ...

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  61. SUITS FOR NOTHING

    We do not give, but we do give real good Suits at the lowest prices possible. Stylish cut and finish. A vast assortment of patterns; also Assam Silks and other ...

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  62. CIVILIAN RIFLE CLUBS.

    Mr. W. Waldorf Astor, the American millionaire (who has for some time past been a naturalised British subject, and is proprietor of the "Pall Mall Gazette"), has ...

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  63. FASHIONABLE GREASE-PROOF HATS.

    B. Mountcastle and Sons, Hat Manufacturers and Importers, are celebrated throughout the whole of Australia for Fashionable Hats—silk Hats, Stiff' Felt ...

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  64. WORK ON THE BLOCKHOUSES.

    Considerable progress is now being made with the work of erecting blockhouses in the north-east of the Orange River Colony. The line from Kroonstad to Lindley has ...

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  65. RUSSIANS IN THE PERSIAN GULF.

    There are persistent reports current in Paris that Russia has obtained a lease from Persia of Bandar Abbas, a port near the entrance to the Persian Gulf, Similar ...

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  66. PLUCKY WORK OF A RESCUER.

    We learn from the Rev.G.W.Payne, who was one of the three occupants of the rescuing boat in the drowning fatality, that in the first attempt to pick up the two ...

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  67. SMALLPOX IN LONDON.

    Twenty-eight fresh cases of smallpox have occurred in London since the last report was issued. Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco. ...

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  68. A BOXING CONTEST.

    Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey bored five rounds at New York yesterday There was some fierce hitting on both sides, but the contest resulted in a draw. ...

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  69. OTHER ITEMS.

    Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Forces, has issued an Army order emphasising the vital importance that exists for the care of their ...

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