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  2. Cable Comments.

    The vigour of the attacks on the legations has suddenly increased. This resuscitation of offence seems unaccountable, for there is new every indication that China is anxious to ...

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  3. Very Latest.

    Lieutenant-general Rundle has arrested Commandant Marais and 130 armed burghers, at Harrismith, an important town in the Orange River Colony, lately occupied by the ...

    Article : 51 words
  4. Rebellion in China.

    M. de Bezaure, the French Consul-General at Shanghai, reports that an Imperial edict has been issued appointing Li Hung Chang (Viceroy of Che-li) to negotiate for peace ...

    Article : 78 words
  5. The Plague.

    Inquiry at the Town Hall this morning elicited the information that no further case of plague had occurred, nor were there any suspicious cases, under observation. Dr. ...

    Article : 80 words
  6. TELEGRAMS.

    Mr. M'Lean, whose foot was seriously injured about a week ago, still is confined to his room at South Melbourne, and will not be able to resume Ministerial or Parliamentary ...

    Article : 109 words
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  8. CASES AT TOWNSVILLE.

    A storeman living at west End, and a servant girl aged 16, have been pronounced to be suffering from plague. They ware removed to the plague hospital, where the ...

    Article : 42 words
  9. LATEST SHIPPING.

    August 12.--EARL DERBY, barque, 961 tons, Captain M'Intosh, from Liverpool, Webster and Co., agents. August 13.--PEREGRINE, s., 2,000 tons. ...

    Article : 1,108 words
  10. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    Lord Hopetoun has cabled to the Premier congratulations on the result of the federal referendum. At the Police Court a woman was charged ...

    Article : 128 words
  11. PRECAUTIONS AT SYDNEY.

    The secretary of the Brisbane Board of Health, has been notified by Dr. Ashburton Thompson that vessels which are unfamigated are beginning to arrive at Newcastle ...

    Article : 52 words
  12. AN EXPERT'S OPINION.

    Dr. Rougier, the well known bacteriologist of Sydney, called on Dr. Gresswell on Saturday, and told him that in his opinion the recent epidemic in Sydney was one of bubonic ...

    Article : 62 words
  13. Further Surrender of Boers.

    One hundred and thirty further Boers have surrendered to Lieutenant-general Hunter in the east of the Orange River Colony. The same officer has destroyed 1,000,000 rifle ...

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  14. Secret Advance on Pekin.

    The correspondent of the London Daily Express at Yokohama reports that a strong force of Russian and Japanese troops is secretly advancing on Pekin from the ...

    Article : 31 words
  15. NEW ZEALAND.

    Since the passing of the First Offenders Probation Act in 1886, 1,120 persons have been placed on probation, of whom 67 had to be rearrested. ...

    Article : 42 words
  16. Racing Fatality.

    The race meetings of the Queensland Turf Club have been free from any casualty of a serious kind for some time past, but this happy condition of affairs was broken at the ...

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  17. Roberts Reports on the Plot.

    Lord Roberts, in cabling to England, states that the Pretoria plot was clumsily conceived, and all concerned in the conspiracy have now been arrested. ...

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  18. Conger's Latest Message.

    A cipher message received at Washington from Mr. E. H. Conger, the United States Minister at Pekin, states that in the defence of the legation seven American marines have ...

    Article : 40 words
  19. Gunboat Protector.

    The South Australian gunboat Protector, which left Sydney on Saturday, is due in Brisbane to-night. At this port she will take on board Captain Cresswell, who will ...

    Article : 74 words
  20. Boers Near Pretoria.

    It has been ascertained that 500' Boers and two guns are at Pyramids, near Pretoria. ...

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  21. Li Hung Chang's Appointment

    Li Hung Chang (Viceroy of Che-li), it is now reported, has been appointed a plenipotentiary to negotiate with the Powers. ...

    Article : 25 words
  22. Treatment of Prisoners.

    General Louis Botha, the Boer commander, has informed Lord Roberts that since the importation of food via the Delagoa Bay railway has been hindered the 100 British ...

    Article : 48 words
  23. Macdonald's Message.

    The statement made by M. Pichon (the French Minister at Pekin) with regard to the endeavour made by the Tsung-li-Yamen to induce the foreign representatives to leave ...

    Article : 49 words
  24. Latest from China.

    News is to hand that the viceroys of the southern provinces of China are urging the foreign Powers not to land troops at Shanghai, for fear of disturbing the native population. ...

    Article : 42 words
  25. Boxing Match.

    The boxing match between Bob Fitzsimmons and the giant Gus Rublin took place at Coney Island, on Friday night. Fitzsimmons knocked his opponent out in the sixth ...

    Article : 118 words
  26. Russians Relieve Charbin.

    The Russian troops are reported to have effected the relief of Charbin, which was besieged by the Chinese, and have retaken Laicheng. They also captured a Chinese ...

    Article : 46 words
  27. Japanese Assist Russians.

    It is reported a detachment of Japanese sailors were landed at Niu-chwang, a treaty port at the head of the Gulf of Liao-tung, and assisted the Russians in ...

    Article : 83 words
  28. Capture of Bushmen.

    The Premier has received no official confirmation of the capture of 140 bushmen by the Boers at Elands River. Sir William Lyne is inclined to think the report exaggerated. No ...

    Article : 81 words
  29. Southern Sporting.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 words
  30. Chinese Troops Active.

    It is reported that General Li Ping Heng, who was recently appointed Commander-in- chief of the Chinese forcesat Pekin, is marching on Yang-tsun with 15,000 troops. ...

    Article : 68 words
  31. Returning Soldiers.

    Mr. J. H. Forrest reports the following subscriptions and support: Mayor of Brisban and Ald. J. Nicholls, tickets; Mayor and Town Clerk, South; Brisbane, Ald. ...

    Article : 206 words
  32. Australian Cup.

    The Australian Cup. Yacht Race organised by Mr. Millar has been declared off because a sufficient number of entries have not been received. ...

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  33. How Yang-tsun was Captured

    Further details of the capture of Yang-tsun, a place about 18 miles from Tientsin, by the international force which is advancing on Pekin, show that the attack was led by the ...

    Article : 150 words
  34. Gilgandra Murders.

    A telegram received on Saturday afternoon from Boggabri, states that during the night the blacks were fired on when crossing an opening, causing them to go back into the ...

    Article : 97 words
  35. Count Waldersee's Departure

    General Count von Waldersee, late chief of the general staff of the German Army, who has been appointed Generalissimo of the international forces operating in China, is ...

    Article : 40 words
  36. Death of Lord Russell.

    The death is announced of Lord Russell of Killowen (Lord Chief Justice), in his 68th year, having succumbed after an operation. Lord Charles Russell, of Killowen, Lord Chief ...

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  37. Lord Gormanston.

    Viscount Gormanston, Governor of Tasmania, and Lady Gormanston arrived in Brisbane by the Sydney mail train shortly before 11 o'clock on Saturday night. His ...

    Article : 150 words
  38. Allied Forces in China.

    Latest accounts show that there are 33,000 allied troops, with 114 guns, in the vicinity of Tientsin. These troops include 16,000 Japanese, 10,000 Russians, and 6,000 British. ...

    Article : 93 words
  39. QUEENSLAND TRACKERS TO THE FORE.

    The Commissioner of Police yesterday afternoon received a telegram from Sub- inspector Galbraith, stating that he with his contingent of Queensland trackers were close ...

    Article : 61 words
  40. Russian Minister Leaving Pekin.

    It is reported from St. Petersburg that the Czar has authorised M. de Giers, the Russian Minister at Pekin, with the staff of the legation, to start for Tientsin, ...

    Article : 83 words
  41. Railway Sensation.

    The assembling of the guard of honour on Saturday night at Roma street railway station to receive the Governor of Tasmania on his arrival by the mail train produced an ...

    Article : 354 words
  42. James Reed Injured.

    Mr. James Reed struck his leg against a cake of ice in such a manner as to bruise it severely. It became very much swollen and pained him so badly that he could not walk ...

    Article : 139 words
  43. Soldiers of the Queen.

    A beautiful coloured plate, 24 x 33 inches, printed in 14 colours, on chrome paper. This work, which faithfully portrays 74 officers and men of our Imperial and colonial troops ...

    Article : 61 words
  44. Late News from Pekin.

    Mr. Conger, the United States Minister, in a telegram lodged at Tsinanfu on the 10th instant, states that the Chinese soldiery still are besieging the legations at Pekin, ...

    Article : 64 words
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  46. Black Flags' March.

    Mr. Goldsmith, manager of the China Traders' Insurance Company, who has travelled extensively in China, speaking in regard to the march of the Black Flags ...

    Article : 99 words
  47. Cruiser for Australia.

    The British cruiser Archer will be immediately placed in commission, and on the 30th of this month will proceed to Australia to take the place of the British warships ...

    Article : 44 words
  48. Science Research.

    A science research scholarship in connection with the exhibition of 1851 has been granted to Mr. John Durack, of Sydney, and the scholarships previously granted to Mr. ...

    Article : 52 words
  49. Heat in America.

    The heat in the valley of the Mississippi in the United States is phenomenal. In Chicago the temperature has been so high that 2,000 horses dropped dead within a week. ...

    Article : 40 words
  50. Champion Fat Bullock.

    The exact dressed weight of the champion fat bullock at the Exhibition last week proved to be 631-lbs. This figure was guessed by two competitors for the special prize offered ...

    Article : 132 words
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  53. The North Pole.

    Teacher: "Tommy, where is the North Pole?" Teacher: " You don't know?" Tommy: " No'm. If Peary and Nansen. ...

    Article : 45 words
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