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  2. BOERS AND BRITISH.

    Convincing proofs are being given of the recognition on the part of a considerable section of the Boers that the hopeless struggle against Great Britain is being prolonged only ...

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  3. THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS.

    The weather on Saturday was even more enjoyable than on the previous day, the light being equally good, and a light breeze with it making a perfectly ideal day for ...

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  4. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The following items appear upon the estimates of expenditure for the Department of Home Affairs:--Expenses in choosing Federal capital site, £3000: conveyance of ...

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  5. WHY ENGLAND ADOPTED FREE-TRADE.

    When s free-trader appeals to history be generally makes a mess of it. To do him justice, he rarely ventures on that perilous path, because he knows that all history lles ...

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  6. THE TARIFF.

    The Prime Minister has given notice of his intention to move that the House should sit from Monday till Friday, inclusive, and has hinted, that if it ...

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  7. GERMAN ANGLOPHOBIA.

    The comments made by the leading newspapers of Great Britain upon the recent violent anti-British demonstrations in Germany, promoted by Boer agents and hired ...

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  8. PARLIAMENTARY CRICKET.

    Members of the Federal Parliament have challenged the Victorian Parliament to a cricket match. ...

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  9. THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    Mr. Chapman, M.P., who is keenly interested in the proposed Parliamentary tour of the suggested sites for the Federal capital, has stated that the trip will ...

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  10. THE COMING FISCAL CHANGE IN ENGLAND.

    English free-traders are endeavoring to cheek the increasing scepticism of the hour (writes our London correspondent) by explaining anew the first principles of the ...

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  11. NEW GUINEA.

    The Prime Minister has forwarded to the Secretary of State for the Colonies the resolutions passed last week by both Houses in favor of the annexation of New Guinea. ...

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  12. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR VICTORIANS.

    On Saturday something of the poetry of war was, revived by the scenes that occurred at the Victoria Barracks in connection with the despatch of Christmas ...

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  13. PUBLIC WORKS.

    The Minister for Home Affairs has authorised the following works:--Painting at Victoria Barracks, St. Kilda-road; drains, dock roofing and general completion of work. ...

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  14. FENIANS AT KLONDIKE.

    Telegrams from Seattle, in the United States, report that a Fenian society, the members of which are Irish-American miners in the Klondike gold fields of ...

    Article : 106 words
  15. MAIL CONTRACTS.

    The New Zealand Government has acknowledged the intimation of the Prime Minister that New Zealand mails may be despatched by Federal lines in the event of ...

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  16. QUEENSLAND PINE FOR BUTTER BOXES.

    The Minister of Customs is making inquiry as to the suitability of Queensland pine for butter boxes, and has received various assurances that it is eminently suited for the ...

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  17. THE DUTY ON SALT.

    Sir,--We notice in your issue of the 19th inst., that Mr. J. S. Corden asks why the Federal Government has placed a duty of 20 per ton on white rock salt, and at the same ...

    Article : 384 words
  18. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    In reply to suggestions that the system of wireless telegraphy may be established within the Commonwealth by private firms, the postal department points out that the ...

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  19. A RAND CONSPIRACY.

    Official telegrams from Pretoria report that a serious conspiracy has been discovered by the British authorities at Johannesburg. The exact nature of the plot ...

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  20. MANITOBA LIQUOR LAWS.

    The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has decided, upon an appeal brought before it by the Attorney-General of Manitoba, the Hon. H. J. Macdonald, that the ...

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  21. THE DEFENCE OFFICE.

    Sir John Forrest has become tired of travelling to and from his office at the Victoria barracks, St. Kilda-road, and consequently rooms in the Commonwealth offices, ...

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  22. THE COACH BUILDING TRADE.

    The Amalgamated Society of Coach Builders and Wheelwrights proposes the following alterations in the tariff:-- Barouches, broughams, landaus, Victorias, mail ...

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  23. THE HEILBRON FIGHT.

    Further details have been received in regard to the recent engagement between a column composed of Kitchener's Fighting Scouts, forming the rearguard of ...

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  24. STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT.

    The Minister for Home Affairs is of opinion that a considerable saving may be effected by federalising the statistical departments of the various States, and that at ...

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  25. THE GALWAY ELECTION.

    Considerable public curiosity is felt regarding the course of action which may be taken by Mr. Arthur Lynch, who on Thursday last was elected to represent the town ...

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  26. THE CIGAR DUTIES.

    In the House of Representatives on Friday, Mr. Conroy gave notice of his intention to move to-morrow (Tuesday):-- That in view of the extraordinary action of the ...

    Article : 104 words
  27. CONTROL OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

    Advocates of the Gothenberg system, or of State and municipal control of the liquor traffic have been canvassing the members of the Federal Parliament during the last ...

    Article : 147 words
  28. MEAT AND HOUSES FROM NEW ZEALAND.

    Tenders for meat supplies to troops in South Africa are being called in New Zealand. Further orders for horses are expected. ...

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  29. MR. BARTON'S VIEWS ON CONTINGENTS.

    The State Premier has received a reply from Mr. Barton in reference to the offers of assistance in sending a contingent of New South Wales bushmen to South Africa. Mr. ...

    Article : 89 words
  30. MARYBOROUGH CRIMINAL COURT.

    Mr. Justice Williams presided in the criminal court last Thursday. Benjamin La Roche was charged with arson at Avoca on 9th August Mr. ...

    Article : 313 words
  31. THE POTTERY TRADE.

    Yesterday Mr. Guthrie, manager and principal proprietor of the pottery works at Epsom had an interview with Sir John Quick relative to the effect of ...

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  32. PATROL ATTACKS A COMMANDO.

    A severe fight is reported as having taken place at Gatbergnek, in Cape Colony, between a patrol of Griqualand East volunteers forming part of the Transkei force ...

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  33. THE PANAMA TROUBLE.

    No further news has been received with respect to the position of affairs at Colon, on the Atlantic side of the Isthmus of Panama, which with the stations half way up the ...

    Article : 210 words
  34. THE WESTRALIAN CRISIS.

    Ministers who have to face their constituents have been busy since Friday making arrangements for their campaign. All the Ministers except Mr. Quinian, the Minister ...

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  35. POSTING BANK NOTES.

    It has been the custom in Victoria for years past to allow bundles of bank notes to pass through the post at practically parcels rates. The danger and inconvenience of ...

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  36. BIG BANK FRAUD.

    A sensational case of defrauding a bank, the perpetrator being a trusted official, was brought to light yesterday. The sudden disappearance of Thomas Goudie, bookkeeper ...

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  37. UNITED TRADES AND THE TARIFF.

    The sub-committee appointed by the United Trades conference to consider the tariff proposals met in the Trades Hall on Saturday evening, 23rd inst., Mr. W. ...

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  38. TREACHEROUS SURRENDERERS

    An instance of treacherous conduct on the part of two Boer prisoners is reported. A detachment of South African constabulary engaged a force of Boers at Leemskop and ...

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  39. SHIRE COUNCILS AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM.

    At last Thursday's meeting the Charlton shire council decided to support the Kyabram movement for constitutional reform and the reduction both of the number of ...

    Article : 358 words
  40. THE CARPENTERS' STRIKE.

    The position of affairs in connection with the strike of carpenters and joiners was on Saturday unchanged. Members of the strikers committee assert that of 250 men ...

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  41. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN.

    The New Zealand Government loan of £1,500,000 at 3 per cent., the price of which was fixed at £94, was issued yesterday, and is quoted to-day at £94 5--a premium of 5- ...

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  42. THE BARLEY GROWERS AND THE FEDERAL TARIFF.

    Sir,--As one who is interested in the barley growing industry, I would like, with your permission, to make a few remarks on the above subject. I may say at once that ...

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  43. LADY SUFFOCATED BY SMOKE.

    A fire occurred about 11 p.m. last Wednesday, whereby an elderly lady named Mrs. Jones, living in William-street, lost her life. She was lying in bed, when a fire broke out ...

    Article : 155 words
  44. AUSTRALASIAN CASUALTIES.

    The War Office reports that Private S. Asrens, of the Second New South Wales Contingent, died from enteric fever at Middleburg. in the Transvaal. The following ...

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  45. MADAME MELBA'S TOUR.

    In connection with the Australian concert tour, beginning in September of next year, of the famous prima donna, Madame Melba, under the direction of Mr. George Musgrove. ...

    Article : 64 words
  46. NEW BRITISH STAMPS.

    A new issue of British postage stamps, bearing a representation of the King's head instead of that of the late Queen Victoria, has been prepared. The number of stamps ...

    Article : 40 words
  47. FIVE DAYS FOODLESS.

    The young man William Wragg, who disappeared so mysteriously at daylight on Tuesday morning last, was found yesterday afternoon about three miles away close to ...

    Article : 234 words
  48. THE LONDON MARKETS.

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  49. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

    An over zealous constable in a neighboring State got himself into hot water recently for arresting "on suspicion" an innocent sailor because he carried an umbrella! Constable Bowman had rather ...

    Article : 199 words
  50. THE FIFTH CONTINGENT PRISONERS.

    It was announced some weeks ago by cablegram that his Majesty the King had quashed the convictions and ordered the discharge of the three members of the Victorian ...

    Article : 602 words
  51. SHOOTING EPISODE AT FOOTSCRAY.

    A violent quarrel, into which some shooting was introduced, alarmed the residents of David street, Footscray, in the early hours of Sunday morning, when two young men ...

    Article : 183 words
  52. LAW LIST (THIS DAY).

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  53. WILLS AND BEQUESTS.

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  54. THE DUTY ON HOSIERY.

    Sir,--In "The Age" of to-day a list is given of those articles in the tariff which the Protectionist Association proposes should be amended. One of these is hosiery. Now of ...

    Article : 664 words
  55. LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS.

    A man named Magnus Neilson, aged 64 years, employed by the Mascotte Gold Mining Company, is reported to have been lost in the ranges about 40 miles south from here. ...

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