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  2. Queensland Contingent.

    The following appears in general orders: Major A. T. Anderson, A.S.O., is appointed embarkation officer for the contingent for South. Africa and will be assisted by an ...

    Article : 366 words
  3. Very Latest.

    Further news relative to the battle at Elandslaagte states that after the enemy, had hoisted the white flag some of the more bloodthirsty of the Boers fired ut the ...

    Article : 101 words
  4. LATEST SHIPPING.

    October 24.--UJINI, s., 6,810 tons. Captain Withers, from Newcastle. B.I. and Q.A. company, Limited, managing agents. Departure. ...

    Article : 986 words
  5. CROWN SOLICITOR.

    The appointment of a Crown solicitor in the place of the late Mr. J. H. Gill was discussed at the Cabinet meeting yesterday. A large number of applications, were received ...

    Article : 212 words
  6. TELEGRAMS.

    An attempt to burn down a large boarding house in Macquarie street was made yesterday morning, but it was frustrated by the prompt action of a constable and the fire ...

    Article : 261 words
  7. The Weather.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 737 words
  8. Transvaal War

    Later reports relative to the battle at Elandslaagte state but the British troops in charging the Boors refused to take advantage of shelter daring their advance, bat carried ...

    Article : 418 words
  9. VICTORIA.

    The Africa has arrived, hut the agents have decided to send the vessel to Sydney at once without discharging the cargo. Arrangements have been mode to have the ...

    Article : 75 words
  10. Elections Tribunal.

    The hearing of the petition lodged by David Bowman against the return of W. W. Hood as member for the "Warrego at the last general election was continued before the Eleotions ...

    Article : 643 words
  11. Colesburg in Danger.

    News comes from Capetown that Colesburg, a town in the north of Cape Colony, near the southern frontier of the Orange Free State, is in grave danger of an attack by a Free State ...

    Article : 67 words
  12. Dutch Federation Flag Captured.

    News has been received that the Fifth (Royal Irish) Lancers in the battle of Elandslaagte captured a flag of the projected Dutch Federation in South Africa. ...

    Article : 31 words
  13. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The representatives of alluvial miners at Kalgoorlie waited on the Premier yesterday and laid before him their grievances. The Premier promised that the Government would ...

    Article : 132 words
  14. Boer Plans Clever.

    The Times this morning commenting upon the recent engagements with the Boers in North Natal, points out that the Boer plan of operations was not only clever ...

    Article : 47 words
  15. Commandant's Inspection.

    It is stated in general orders that the Commandant will inspect the troops at the Camp, Meeandab, on the following dates: Friday, 27th instant, at 11 a.ra., machine gun section,. ...

    Article : 116 words
  16. A Wounded Colonel.

    The casualties in the fighting ut Elands large includes Colonel Dick -Cunningham of the Second Gordon Highlanders, who received a bullet wound in the leg. He lay on the ground ...

    Article : 77 words
  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In parts of South Australia the Bliman grasshopper has been so destructive, in the whcutfields that the crops in many cases will not return the seed sown. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. Fighting near Mafeking.

    Further news has been received of the recent fighting near Mafeking, on the western frontier of the Transvaal. Colonel Baden- Powell has despatched au official ...

    Article : 75 words
  19. Saturday's Demonstration.

    His worship the Mayor by advertisement else where invites the citizens of Brisbane to decorate their premises on Saturday as a demonstration in honour of the departure of ...

    Article : 411 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND.

    Parliament has been prorogued. It is expected that tho general elections will take place in the first or second week in December. ...

    Article : 28 words
  21. Share Markets.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 27 words
  22. Lord Wolseley and Glencoe.

    A summary of the military situation in Natal up to early yesterday, drawn up by Field Marshal Lord Wolseley (Commander- in Chief) was read in the House of Commons ...

    Article : 188 words
  23. Waima Incident.

    In the House of Commons yesterday, the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, in reply to a question, stated that the French Government had accepted tho proposal to submit the ...

    Article : 219 words
  24. Charters Towers.

    The following are the latest sales Brilliant Extended. 6s [?]d Clarke's Brilliant and Worcester, 5s: Kelly's Queen Block, 16s 6d; Moonstone Consols, 30[?]d; Moonstone Hidden ...

    Article : 51 words
  25. Rhodes at Kimberley.

    The Right Hon. Cecil Rhodes still is at Kimberey where he has command of a troop of rough riders. The Boors, who have control of the trans-African railway in the ...

    Article : 53 words
  26. Mining. News.

    The Papuan have crushed 636 tons of stone for 631 ozs. of gold. ...

    Article : 18 words
  27. Mansion House Funds.

    The funds started at the Mansion House by the Lord Mayor (Sir John Voce Moore) in connection with the campaign in South Africa are daily increasing. The ...

    Article : 65 words
  28. Advertising

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    Advertising : 382 words
  29. New South Wales Troops.

    The office to accompany the New South Wales contingent have been selected by the Government. The commandants are Army Medical Corps, Lieutenant-colonel Williams: ...

    Article : 123 words
  30. Kimberley Safe.

    News has been received that Kimberley, tho centre of the celebrated diamond mines, which has been invested by the Boers, was safe up to Sunday last. Both Mr. Rhodes aud Dr. ...

    Article : 37 words
  31. Britain Finds the Money.

    With reference to the military vote of £10,000,000 for the campaign in South Africa, Sir Michael Hieks-Beach (Chancellor of the Exchequer stated in the ...

    Article : 85 words
  32. Melbourne Races.

    The betting market is unusually dull. Dewey has been well backed for the Derby at 3 to 1, and £1,200 to £200 laid against Cranberry. ...

    Article : 61 words
  33. Victorian Troops.

    Twenty-one of the volunteers for the Transvaal are down with influenza. Testaments are being presented by the Y.M.C.A, to each member of the contingent ...

    Article : 69 words
  34. Hydraulic Engineer.

    The fifteenth annual report of the hydraulic engineer on water supply has been printed, and is a comprehensive document. The report states that during tho year the drought, so ...

    Article : 423 words
  35. Queen Deplores Loss of Life.

    The Queen has expressed the greatest satisfaction at the victories of the British troops in South Africa, but Her Majesty greatly deplores the loss of life that has ...

    Article : 38 words
  36. Albion Park Paces.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 342 words
  37. Australian Officers.

    The War Office authorities have selected Lieutenant-colonel Byron, artillery staff officer, commanding the Queensland Regiment oi Royal Australian Artillery: Captain Victor ...

    Article : 61 words
  38. Wooloowin Representative.

    A subscription list has been opened in the Wooloowin district for a suitable presentation to the local representative (Sergeant W. Bryce) in the Queensland continuant. Mr. ...

    Article : 45 words
  39. S.A. Contingent.

    Lord Tennyson has invited the members of the contingent for the Cape, to dine at Government House. ...

    Article : 22 words
  40. Overland Passengers.

    The following passengers passed through by mail train this evening For Sydney--Mr. and Mrs. Crosbie. Miss Walters, Miss Cowlishaw, Mrs. Maxwell. Mr. ...

    Article : 56 words
  41. Insuring the Contingent.

    In connection with the insurance of the lives of the Queensland soldiers who. are leaving for the Transvaal, it is understood that offers were submitted to the Government ...

    Article : 110 words
  42. Northern Troops.

    The 36 men mentioned as having reached Meeandah this morning are from Mackay, Charters Towers, and Townsville. The Rook bampton men arrived a few days ago. ...

    Article : 28 words
  43. Boers In Zululand.

    Information has been received that a large Boor commando is marching on Melmoth, in Zululand. ...

    Article : 22 words
  44. The Lodge Room.

    [Reports of lodge meetings must reach this office not later than the morning after the meeting or they cannot be inserted.--Ed. Telegraph.] ...

    Article : 27 words
  45. Juvenile Washing Suits.

    Mothers should see Charles Gilbort's window tor finest selection and best values in these goods, and for Boys' and Men's Ready made Clothing of every description. They ...

    Article : 35 words
  46. Bundaherg Insurance Fund.

    Subscriptions are being freely received to tho insurance fund to cover the local members of the contingent. Mr. Fred Buss has donated £20. ...

    Article : 30 words
  47. Good Templars.

    SOMEREST LODGR, No. 95.--The weekly meeting was held in the sideroom, Valley Hull, Wickham street, on Tuesday evening, October 24. Sister Cortessos, chief templar ...

    Article : 106 words
  48. Church Mission.

    An excellent entertainment was given in the St. John's Institute last night in connection with the Church Mission. Owing to the thunderstorm the attendance was so ...

    Article : 110 words
  49. Projected Federal Tariff.

    Amongst the communications received by the Chief Secretary relative to the proposed federal tariff is one from the secretary of the Victorian Chamber of. Manufactures, ...

    Article : 162 words
  50. Transport Steamer.

    The steamer Cornwall arrived in Sydney yesterday from Melbourne, en route to Brisbane. According to present arrangements she will leave Sydney to-day, and may thus ...

    Article : 44 words
  51. Lord Pauncefote.

    Lord Pauncefote's title has been announced. He is to be known as Baron Pauncefote of Preston, in the bounty of Gloucester. The latter part of the title is taken from Preston ...

    Article : 134 words
  52. Advertising

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    Advertising : 96 words
  53. Examinations and Enrolments.

    Lientenant-colonel Thomson, P.T.O. still continues his long task of examining the troops. In all, 195 men have been subjected to a rigid examination, and when the men ...

    Article : 70 words
  54. Advertising

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    Advertising : 58 words
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