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  2. THE COMING WHEAT HARVEST AN OFFICIAL FORECAST.

    The Government Statist (Mr. L. H. Sholl), and his staff of assistants at the Statistical Office, Victoria-square, have for some weeks past been engaged in tabulating ...

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  3. THE BALKAN STATES

    The Constantinople correspondent of the "Times" states that notwithstanding the threats of Baron von Aerenthal the Austrian Foreign Minister to assume a hostile ...

    Article : 54 words
  4. BRITISH EDUCATION BILL

    The House of Commons went into committee yesterday on the "compromise" Education Bill. The measure, which was introduced by the Government as a middle ...

    Article : 551 words
  5. TO-DAY'S WEATHER MAP.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  6. STATE FINANCES. QUEENSLAND.

    The revenue for November totalled £316,046, an increase of £19,650 compared with November last year. The amount received from the Commonwealth was ...

    Article : 66 words
  7. AUSTRALIA'S TRADE. A FALLING OFF.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 203 words
  8. FROM DAY TO DAY.

    Mr. Moneybag (who has recently acquired a fortune)—"It's a shame and a disgrace the way everybody conspires to rob a rich man." ...

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  9. ELECTORAL LAW.

    An amending Electoral Act Bill was tabled by the Minister of Home Affairs (Mr. Mahon) to-day in the House of Representatives, and was read a first time. ...

    Article : 349 words
  10. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The November financial returns disclose a surplus of £414. The total revenue of £257,957 was £4,500 better than that for the corresponding month of last year. For ...

    Article : 132 words
  11. AUSTRIANS AMBUSHED.

    A Hungarian newspaper publishes a telegram from Kaschau, 130 miles north-east of Budapesth, stating that a detachment of the 34th infantry, while proceeding to ...

    Article : 48 words
  12. AUSTRIA AND TURKEY.

    It is reported at Constantinople that Austria has adopted a more conciliatory attitude in relation to the Turkish boycott, and the departure of the Marquis ...

    Article : 44 words
  13. CUSTOMS REVENUE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 169 words
  14. PENNY A WORD CABLES.

    Mr. J. Milward, manager in Australia for the Pacific Cable Board, is returning by the Aorangi, after sis months' leave of absence, spent in England, Canada, and ...

    Article : 372 words
  15. THE POPE.

    Pope Pius X., who lately celebrated the jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood, has contracted a feverish cold. The doctors at the Vatican have ordered his ...

    Article : 48 words
  16. TO-DAY'S FORECAST.—

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 19 words
  17. BAROMETER AND THERMOMETER READINGS.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 12 words
  18. SOUTH AFRICA.

    Reuter understands that the South African National Conference, which has resumed its sittings at Capetown, is unanimously in favor of unification on the ...

    Article : 255 words
  19. MURDER OF MISS DUFFY.

    A telegram from Georgetown states that another confession by "Billy" Wilson, the aboriginal, was read to-day, stating that Alwyn Wilson, instead of Fanny Wilson, ...

    Article : 50 words
  20. HOW REVENUE FLUCTUATES.

    "The decline was in large measure expected," said the Commonwealth Treasurer (Mr. Fisher). "It is recognised that last year was an entirely abnormal year. The ...

    Article : 317 words
  21. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    At an inquest held on the body of Thomas Bryant, who was killed by a fall of coal at Wallsend, a verdict of accidental death was returned. ...

    Article : 140 words
  22. CALENDAR—December 2.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 19 words
  23. METEOROLOGIST'S REPORT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 73 words
  24. METEOROLOGICAL NOTES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 391 words
  25. GERMAN WORKERS.

    Mr. W. C. Steadman, M.P., secretary of the Parliamentary committee of the Trades Union Congress, after visiting Germany reports that ...

    Article : 53 words
  26. A FATHER'S CRIME.

    Swanston Fawcett, a middle-aged man, convicted of having attempted a criminal assault on his eight-year-old daughter at Snake Valley, in the Bathurst district, was ...

    Article : 57 words
  27. FEDERAL AFFAIRS. NEW AUSTRALIANS.

    During November 110 persons of foreign extraction secured from the Department of External Affairs gratuitous naturalisation certificates, and they are now distributed ...

    Article : 110 words
  28. IMMIGRATION.

    In a letter to the Premier the Agent-General (Mr. Taverner) states that emigration work is getting heavier every year. Mr. Taverner said he received from 10 to 20 ...

    Article : 203 words
  29. DOVER COLLISION.

    The steamer Tongariro, which fouled the Dover breakwater after colliding with the Drumlanrig on Friday, has been refloated. The Drumlanrig is still beached. ...

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  30. A WOMAN FOUND SHOT.

    A woman, who later on gave her name as Lily Moss, 21 years of age, was found, lying unconscious in a street at Redfern with a revolver lying by her side. She was ...

    Article : 64 words
  31. A TERRIBLE SMASH.

    A shocking motor car accident took place on the main road near Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, England, recently, and as a result Percy Briggs, aged 24, a married ...

    Article : 360 words
  32. MYSTERIOUS FLIGHT OF BIRDS.

    How does a bird soar against the wind? This is a question that is asked on board almost every steamer as the passengers watch the seagulls following the ship ...

    Article : 334 words
  33. EXTINCT ANIMALS.

    The German Government are sending an expedition to investigate the remains of antediluvian animals which have been discovered by Professor Fraas, a well-known ...

    Article : 68 words
  34. HOSPITAL WINDFALL.

    Under the will of the late Mr. George Herring, the Metropolitan Hospital Sunday Fund will receive between £600,000 and £700,000. ...

    Article : 73 words
  35. DIED IN A TRAIN.

    F. McKern, 60 years of age, who had been employed in the Government Lands Office, was found dead in a lavatory of a train on its arrival at Lawson. It is stated that ...

    Article : 48 words
  36. ACTION AGAINST COMMONWEALTH.

    The final accounts have now been made up in connection with the action which the Eastern Extension Cable Company brought against the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 54 words
  37. RUSHWORTH MYSTEEY.

    The circumstances surrounding the terrible crime committed at Rushworth where the mutilated bodies of a man and a woman were found floating on the water ...

    Article : 152 words
  38. ROOSEVELT AND THE MOTOR.

    President Roosevelt was knocked down by a motor car when walking to church at Washihglon on Sunday. He was not hurt, but he states that he had "a very close ...

    Article : 38 words
  39. DEATH OF A BARNATO.

    The death is announced of Mr. Harry Barnato, founder of the firm of Barnato Brothere. The deceased was permanent director in Johannesburg of the Barnato ...

    Article : 63 words
  40. QUEENSLAND.

    The Premier (Mr. Kidson) to-day informed a deputation of Labor members that while he recognised that amendments were necessary in the Workers' ...

    Article : 122 words
  41. ASSEMBLY ELECTOES. STRENGTH OF THE DISTRICTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 words
  42. COMMERCIAL NEWS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 51 words
  43. NEW ZEALAND.

    The wool sales at Napier were opened to-day. There was keen demand by American buyers, and fine crossbred reached 12¾d. ...

    Article : 50 words
  44. TASMMIA.

    The heat to-day was 93 deg. in the shade, and a hot northerly wind made matters unpleasant. ...

    Article : 24 words
  45. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.

    The Minister of Education has authorised the Under-Secretary to accept applications from gentlemen who are masters of arts of a British or Australian university, ...

    Article : 104 words
  46. BROKEN HILL.

    Mr. George Uren, a miner 49 years of age, died yesterday at Railwaytown. He came from Wallaroo 19 years ago with his father, Mr. Thomas Uren. The deceased ...

    Article : 113 words
  47. CHARGE BY HEALTH OFFICER.

    The chief health officer has made some serious charges against the Launceston Municipal Council, contending that that body was representing as perfectly pure ...

    Article : 164 words
  48. LOCAL OPTION DISTRICTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 252 words
  49. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

    The annual meeting of the Union Steamship Company was held to-day, when the report and balance-sheets were adopted. A dividend of 9½d. per share was declared for ...

    Article : 64 words
  50. ACCIDENT TO A LUMPER.

    Between 3 and 4 p.m. on Tuesday Peter Wilson, a lumper, who resides at Glanville, was admitted to the Port Adelaide Hospital suffering from a gash in his forehead. The ...

    Article : 71 words
  51. ELECTORAL LAW AMENDMENT.

    In the House of Assembly on Tuesday the Treasurer (Mr. A. H. Peake) introduced a Bill to amend and codify the electoral laws. The Treasurer informs us ...

    Article : 292 words
  52. MUNCIPAL FINANCES

    The Mayor (Alderman Ivey) has telegraphed from Sydney stating that as a result of his interview with the Minister of Works (Mr. Lee) an application is to ...

    Article : 86 words
  53. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

    An extraordinary outrage is said to have been perpetrated on a Liverpool solicitor recently, nothing less than highway robbery by threats having been committed. The ...

    Article : 164 words
  54. ADELAIDE ELECTRIC TRAMS.

    It transpires that it was in [?]ment of an old understanding that his Excellency the Governor handled the levers at the official trial of the electric tramcar service ...

    Article : 283 words
  55. A VICTORIAN ESTIMATE.

    The Government Statist issued to-day his first official pre-harvest estimate of the wheat crop of Victoria for the season 1908-9. The area sown for grain is stated ...

    Article : 188 words
  56. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.

    Elder, Smith, & Co. advise having received the following telegraphic advice from Mr. Joseph Badge, Sutherlands:—"Severe thunderstorm passed over here this ...

    Article : 33 words
  57. THE GLENELG RAILWAY.

    Great dilatoriness has been shown by the Railway Department in connection with the completion of the deviation of the Holdfast Bay line at Morphettville to link up the ...

    Article : 171 words
  58. WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED.

    The Deputy Mayor this morning received a telegram from the Mayor stating that Mr. Lee bad promised him to grant £150 to provide work for aged unemployed to ...

    Article : 38 words
  59. UNLEY CHRISTMAS CHEER FUND.

    In connection with the combined friendly societies' efforts to raise funds for the poor of the city of Unley, at a meeting of delegates, held at the Unley City Hall, it was decided to bold a ...

    Article : 231 words
  60. TO-DAY'S ENGAGEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 113 words
  61. THE LICENSING BILL.

    A public meeting was held at the Methodist lecture hall Highbury-street, Prospect, on Tuesday evening to discuss the Licensing Bill recently ...

    Article : 123 words
  62. ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

    The relief ship Nimrod left Lyttelton to-day for the Antarctic, carrying stores to Lieutenant Shackleton and party. The commander expects to reach the ice by ...

    Article : 52 words
  63. THEBARTON TOWN CLERKSHIP.

    At the meeting of the Thebarton Town Council on Tuesday evening it was decided to hold a special meeting to-day to appoint a new town clerk in succession to Mr. S. ...

    Article : 40 words
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