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    Router's Agency at Capetown reports that Mr. W. R. Schreiner, late Premier of Cape Colony, thinks even now that the South African Republics ought to retain a measure ...

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  3. Transvaal War

    Later details of the serious reverse suffered by a small British force at Nitrals Nek about 18 miles from Pretoria, shows that of the five companies of the Lincolnshire Regiment, ...

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  4. Cable Comments.

    But little hope is now felt that any foreigners survive at the capital. Diplomats consider that the latest messages from Pekin have had for their chief object the breaking ...

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  5. Chinese Horrors.

    Mr. Felix Schmellitscheck, the representative of a foreign agency in Sydney, who has just arrived here, states that he paid a visit to the scene of the late disturbances in China. ...

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  7. Rebellion in China.

    The New York World reports that Sheng, the Chinese Director of Telegraphs, has informed the foreign consuls at Shanghai that General Tungfuhsiang has burned the ...

    Article : 59 words
  8. Massacre Hinted At.

    News from Washington states that the statement made by the Governor of Shantung that the Chinese general Tungfuhsiang was bombarding the foreign legations at Pekin on ...

    Article : 63 words
  9. Death from Enteric.

    It is announced that Private W. Goodland, of New Zealand, bus died from enteric fever at Kroonstadt. ...

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  10. Fight at Lindley.

    News is to hand that a body of Boers clad in khaki uniforms, surprised a British picket consisting of 25 men of the Yorkshire Regiment, near Lindley. The picket fought ...

    Article : 54 words
  11. Communication With Ministers.

    In response to a declaration made by the Hon. John Hay, the United States Secretary of State, that the Chinese Government must put an end to the present terrible suspense ...

    Article : 79 words
  12. Prisoners for Ceylon.

    It is announced that Lord Roberts intends to send Boer prisoners to Ceylon. ...

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  13. British at Van Reenen's Pass.

    A British column now is advancing through Van Reeuen's Pass into the eastern part of the Orange River Colony, presumably against the commandoes who are operating ...

    Article : 36 words
  14. Capture of Chinese Guns.

    The Daily Mail this morning reports that in the recent fighting at Tientsin the Cossack troops captured six Krupp guns from the Chinese. The Chinese are stated to have lost ...

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  15. Boer Loss at Nitral's Nek.

    Reports to hand show that the Boer losses during the fighting at Nitral's Nek, in which the Lincolnshire regiment met with a disaster, were very heavy. ...

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  16. Telegraph Wires Cut.

    In consequence of the land telegraph wires between Shanghai and Chifu having been cut, the Admiralty authorities are unable to communicate with the officers of the British ...

    Article : 36 words
  17. Rundle at Witkop.

    Lieutenant-general Rundle has occupied Witkop, a town in the Orange River Colony. ...

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  18. Attempt to Relieve De Wet.

    The attack now being made by General Louis Botha, the Boer commandant, on the British forces in the Transvaal, are regarded as being a desperate effort to effect ...

    Article : 67 words
  19. Bundaberg Election.

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  20. Boxer Rebellion.

    A message has been received from the Governor of Shantung, officially confirming the report of the massacre of the foreigners at the Pekin legations. ...

    Article : 169 words
  21. Allied Troops at Tientsin.

    The commanders of the allied troops now in China have decided, according to latest reports, to confine their operations for the present to fortifying Tientsin, and establishing ...

    Article : 47 words
  22. Australian Bushmen.

    The 38th Battery of Royal Field Artillery, when marching on Bethlehem (an important position in the east of the Orange State, which was recently reported to have been ...

    Article : 88 words
  23. Australians for China.

    Cables received from the Imperial authorities show that Australian naval assistance in China still is likely to be accepted. With regard to the transport question the ...

    Article : 137 words
  24. TELEGRAMS.

    The election passed off very quietly though up to Saturday it had been conducted with a bitterness almost incredible. The labour members indulged in continuous abuse and ...

    Article : 72 words
  25. Troops Without Boots.

    The Daily Mail this morning reports that many of the British troops now at Pretoria are now virtually barefooted, their boots having been worn out. The War Office ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Premier says the statement that he is at loggerheads with the Australian Premises in regard to the Pacific islands is untrue. The Government have introduced a bill ...

    Article : 55 words
  27. Gunboat Protector.

    Everything is in readiness for the departure of the Protector, when final instructions have been received from the Imperial authorities. ...

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  28. Krugersdorp Casualties.

    Later particulars of the defeat of the Boers at Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg, on July 11, by Major-general Smith-Dorrien's brigade, state that the British casualties ...

    Article : 44 words
  29. LATEST SHIPPING.

    July 15.—FUTAMI MARU, s., 3,840 tons, Captain Thom, from Japan, via ports. Burns, Philp. and Co., Limited, agents. July 15 —MAKEEBA, s., 1500 tons. Captain ...

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  31. Boers Defeated by Natives.

    It is reported that the native chief [?] of Zululand, has inflicted a severe defeat on a party of Boers who were marauding in his territory. ...

    Article : 36 words
  32. Troops for the Capital.

    In response to an Imperial edict issued from Pekin, the viceroys in the provinces are sending troops to the capital, nominally for for the purpose of suppressing the Boxer ...

    Article : 49 words
  33. Australasian Casualties.

    The following Australasian casualties are announced: Privates P. M. Walsh and L. Ley, of the New South Wales. bushman's contingent were wounded in the recent ...

    Article : 74 words
  34. Great Fire in Glasgow.

    A serious fire occurred early on Sunday morning, June 3, in the central district of Glasgow. Shortly after 6 o'clock the outbreak was discovered in a general store in ...

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  35. Britain and Russia Agreed.

    The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Times declares that the Governments of Great Britain and Russia are in perfect agreement as to the solution of the present crisis in ...

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  36. Indian Troops for China.

    Another division of 10,000 troops is being prepared in India, and will be despatched to China for the purpose of strengthening the force of British troops previously sent from ...

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  37. Boer Camp Captured.

    It is reported that a British cavalry force under Lord Dundonald has captured the camp of the Boers who recently destroyed the railway bridge at Leeuwspruit, on the main ...

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  38. Late Mr. J. Fenwick.

    The funeral of the late Mr. John Fenwick, which took place yesterday, was very largely attended. A detailed report is crowded out of this edition. ...

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  39. De Wet in a Strong Position.

    Commandant De Wet is now reported to be strongly posted at Petiefnek. ...

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  40. The Plague.

    Once again there is room for congratulation that no fresh cases of plague have occurred, nor are there any suspicious symptoms of illness to warrant observation. ...

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  41. Ashanti Rebellion.

    Later information from Accra, the capital of the Gold Coast Colony, states that Colonel Willcocks, with the relief column which is advancing towards Kumassi, reached Bekwai ...

    Article : 106 words
  42. Turbine Propeller.

    The new torpedo boat destroyer Viper, which is propelled under the turbine system, invented by Mr. Parsons, has made a trial trip, and steamed at the rate of 43 miles an ...

    Article : 46 words
  43. Australian Brandy.

    A royal warrant has been issued, authorising Joshua Brothers a Victorian firm, to supply "Boomerang" brandy to the Queen, ...

    Article : 37 words
  44. For the Babies.

    There is no better medicine for the babies than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Its pleasant taste and prompt and effectual cures make it a favourite with mothers and small ...

    Article : 139 words
  45. U.S. Presidency.

    News from Washington states that President M'Kinley, who is a candidate for the next term of the United States Presidency, is boldly advocating the retention of the gold ...

    Article : 44 words
  46. Club Root in Cabbage.

    This trouble is caused by a low form of [?] and after the plants are [?] attacked nothing can be done for them. Remedial measures consist in preeenting ...

    Article : 130 words
  47. DEATH AT CAIRNS.

    The boy patient died at the plague hospital on Saturday night. ...

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  48. NO CASES IN SYDNEY.

    No further case of plague has been reported since Friday, so that the record for the past two weeks consists of one case and two convalescents discovered. The official statistics ...

    Article : 168 words
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  50. Chaplain's Political Prayer.

    Mr. Blaine used to tell about a deep water Baptist preacher who was chaplain of the Maine Legislature when he was a member of that body. The situation at ...

    Article : 157 words
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