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  2. MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--An announcement to-day that sums aggregating nearly £10,000 have been embezzled from the Melbourne University funds has created a great sensation in the city. ...

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  3. FEDERAL NOTES.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--That the £10,000 a year provided by the Constitution for the payment of the Governor-General is not to be all that Parliament is expected to provide for ...

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  4. PERSONAL.

    A private cable was received in Sydney yesterday announcing the death of Mr. S. A. Stephen at his London residence, Cromwell Gardens. Mr. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. MANUAL TRAINING IN SCHOOLS.

    The unprogressive attitude that many people say has been assumed by the Education Department in this State towards all proposed advancement in our system of public. ...

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  6. CHINA.

    LONDON, Thursday.--All Imperial edict has been issued prohibiting the importation into China of firearms, ammunition, and machinery, but, implying that they may be ...

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  7. SOUTH AFRICA.

    LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Affidavits having been made concerning the treacherous shooting, of Australians by the Boers, Lord Kitchener is issuing a ...

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  8. SECOND EDITION.

    LONDON. Thursday Afternoon.--it is asserted by way of explanation of the class of Imperial Yeomanry recruits which Lord Kitchener objected to. that several substitutes. ...

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  9. CARRIAGE OF MERCHANDISE AND LIVE STOCK.

    The Railway Commissioners have prepared new by-laws, which are to come into operation on Monday next, all previous by-laws, conditions, regulations, classifications, rates, and ...

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  10. ILLNESS OF CAPTAIN NIESIGH.

    The friends of Captain Nicsigh will regret to learn that a cable has been received by the Premier, stating that he lies dangerously ill at the Wynberg Hospital. He has been ...

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  11. SOLDIERS AND THEIR PAY.

    In reply to Mr. Sleath, who asked if it was his intention to consider all the soldiers who went to South Africa, and not merely the first contingent, when making his promised ...

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  12. WELCOMED HOME.

    TUMBERUMBA, Wednesday.--A banquet and presentation of a gold medal was tendered Trooper Oswald Squire at Glenroy last night. Despite the inclement weather, the attendance ...

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  13. AUSTRALIAN BOWLERS.

    LONDON, Thursday Afternoon --The Australian bowlers who have been on tour in the British Isles have arranged to return home by the R .M .S. India. ...

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  14. PRINCE CHUN'S MISSION.

    LONDON, Thursday.--The Chinese expiatory mission, beaded by Prince Chun, bus been delayed at Basle, not because the prince is ill, but because a bitch has arisen over ...

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  15. A MATTER OF NAMES.

    Mr. Carruthers asked the Premier, in the Assembly yesterday, if, in view of recent constitutional changes, he would take some steps to have the designations of "Colonial ...

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  16. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--of the eleven men who were entombed owing to a subsidence of the moorland above the Donibristle colliery in Fifeshire, three have been rescued one was ...

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  17. THE OFFICIAL VIEW.

    LONDON, Thursday.--Mr. W. St. John Brodrick, Secretary of State for War, yesterday delivered an important pronouncement in connection with the murder of ...

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  18. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

    An intimation has been made to the council of the National Rifle Association of this State that the Commonwealth Government has made provision in the estimates for a grant of £1000 ...

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  19. MORE CHRISTIANS KILLED.

    LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Six Christians have been killed at Kuja, China. ...

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  20. FEDERAL LEGISLATION.

    LONDON, Thursday.--the Shipping Federation yesterday discussed the draft of a proposed letter to Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in connection with the Australian ...

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  21. BRITISH NAVY REFORMS.

    LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--Admiralty Committee recommends various reforms in the work of victualling the navy, making the number of recognised meals five instead of three. ...

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  22. BRITISH SUBMARINES.

    LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--The submarine boats which are being built at Barrow-in-Furness for the British Government, will be fitted with a vertical rudder and a water ballast ...

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  23. THE FRANCO TURKISH RUPTURE.

    LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--the real cause of rupture of diplomatic relations between Turkey and France was the action of the Porte in constantly interposing obstacles in the ...

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  24. FURTHER RAIN.

    Light to moderate ram again fell over the greater part of New South Wales for the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. yesterday. The highest fall was 84 points at Orange, while ...

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  25. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN BENCH.

    The West Australian Government has decided to promote Mr. Justice Stone to the Chief Justiceship in that State, vice Sir Alexander Onslow, resigned. Mr. S. H. Parker, K.C., Mayor of ...

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  26. ANOTHER AMERICAN TRAGEDY.

    LONDON, Thursday Afternoon --A boiler of the steamer City of Trenton, trading on the Delaware River, exploded yesterday. Eleven persons were killed and 25 more or less. ...

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  27. DEATH OF A VICTORIAN LEGISLATOR.

    Mr. Samuel T. Staughton, representative for Bourke West in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, died yesterday evening at his residence in South Yarra, somewhat suddenly. Deceased, who ...

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  28. THE EMPRESS FREDERICK'S FORTUNE.

    LONDON, Thursday Afternoon-- The late Empress Frederick's estate has been valued at 11,000,000 marks (about £550,000). She left each of her children, including the Kaiser, one ...

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  29. FEELING IN ENGLAND.

    LONDON, Thursday.--There is intense indignation throughout Groat Britain at the Graspan murders. The newspapers express regret at the delay ...

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  30. THE CZAR'S VISIT TO FRANCE.

    LONDON, Thursday.--at a meeting of the municipality of Marseilles yesterday, one of the members moved a vote of congratulation to the Government upon the subject of the Czar's visit ...

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  31. THE TORT OF BREMERHAVEN.

    On view at the offices of the North German Lloyd in Bridge-street is a copper-plate engraving of a bird's-eye view of Bremerhaven, Germany, showing the docks and shipping arrangements of ...

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  32. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    Importers are clearing goods from bond in anticipation of the Federal tariff. The two principal items cleared are tea and kerosene. Mr. Alexander Hay, who died on tho G. M. S. ...

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  33. PRESENTATION TO . MR. E. C. V. BROUGHTON, M.L.A.

    Mr. E. C. V. Broughton, M.L.A. for King Division, was entertained at a smoke concert at the Protestant-hall last night by his committee and a number of his constituents. The ball was gaily ...

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  34. JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

    LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--The Japanese Government is sending a commission of merchants to Russia to negotiate for open markets for Japanese products. ...

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  35. THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

    The R.M.S. Sierra, which leaves Sydney for San Francisco on Tuesday next, will be berthed at the company's wharf east aide Circular Quay, this morning, to load. This steamer has already ...

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  36. THE RAILWAY SUSPENSIONS.

    MESSRS. Richard Speight, Charles Hudson, and Cecil Hammond have been appointed a board to. inquire into the charges against Mr. George Williams Davies. Tho board to deal with the charges ...

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  37. AUSTRALIAN COAL

    LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--who Washington authorities have decided to discontinue the purchase of Australian coal for the use of transports crossing the Pacific. ...

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  38. NEW ZEALAND.

    Two seamen belonging to the warship Archer, named Neblett and Limkins, were drowned through the capsizing of a boat in the harbor. The railway servants have declined by 1325 votes ...

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  39. REBELS AND RAIDERS.

    LONDON. Wednesday Afternoon.--It is reported that part of Scheepers' commando is near Mossel Bay. LONDON, Thursday.--Commandant ...

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  40. NEW STEAMER FOR THE COASTAL TRADE.

    By the last English mail news was received of the launch, on July 18, from the shipbuilding yard of Messrs. Bow, M'Lachian, and Co., Ltd., at Paisley, of the Cavanba, a ...

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  41. UNREST IN MALTA.

    LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--The Vatican organs support the dissentients in Malta, and encourage them to renew their attacks on the English. ...

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  42. CORRUPTION IN NEW WORK.

    LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--"The Times" states that one man's yearly blackmail in connection with the New York Fire Brigade contracts amounts to £10,000. ...

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  43. TROUBLE AT TRINITY COLLEGE.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--Following almost instantly upon the discovery of the University defalcations comes the announcement to-night of another alleged embezzlement. This time the ...

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  44. THE LATE MR. ABRAHAM COHEN.

    Our London correspondent writes:--The late Mr. Abraham Cohen, of Tamworth, who died on May 29, left an estate which has been valued at £110,624 10s 3d (including ...

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  45. VICTORIAN FACTORIES' LEGISLATION.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The outcome of the monster meeting of employers last week, when motions wore passed calling for the suspension of the Factories Act, and protesting ...

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  46. AUSTRALASIAN SOLDIERS.

    LONDON, Thursday.--The following particulars are to hand relating to Australasian soldiers on active service in South Africa:--Lieutenant D. G. Turieston, of the Seventh New ...

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  47. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--His Majesty the King has approved of Mr. A. J. Cadman, late Minister without portfolio in the New Zealand Cabinet, retaining the title of "Honorable" on ...

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  48. VICTORIA.

    One witness in giving evidence before the factories Commission to-day disclosed conditions of sweating not generally owned up to in Victoria. He was speaking with regard to ...

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  49. THE ATLANTIC RECORD.

    The Hamburg-American Company's steamer Deutschland, on her recent run from New York to Plymouth, beat all records, covering the passage from Sandy Hook to the Eddystone in ...

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  50. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    An elderly man, Edward Eiford, was discovered on Thursday morning hanging from a door frame at his house at Forrestville. It is supposed to be a case of suicide. ...

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  51. AUSTRALIA AT THE FRONT.

    Messrs. F. Lassetter and Co., Limited, yesterday received the following cable from Lieutenant-Colonel H. B. Lassetter (commanding the Second Regiment of New South Wales Mounted ...

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  52. C. B. FRY IN GREAT FORM.

    LONDON, Thursday.--The Sussex batsman, C. B. Fry, has scored four successive centuries in-first-class cricket. ...

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  53. SCENE IN THE SENATE.

    When the Customs Bill was being debated by the Senate in Committee Senator Millen rose to make some observations about a clause, and Senator M'Gregor muttered something about." ...

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  54. NEW UNION LINE STEAMER.

    LONDON, Thursday.--The directors of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand have ordered a 16-knot addition to their fleet (4500 tons) from Messrs. Denny Bros. yards, ...

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  55. AN AMENDED CRICKET RULE.

    The Cricket Association committee on Wednesday repealed rule 4. Electorate cricket and residential qualification are now compulsory. This will practically result in breaking up the East ...

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  56. REMOVAL OF AN INDUSTRY.

    MR. H. V. M'Kay, proprietor of the Sunshine Harvester works, Ballarat, is on the point of removing from that city to either one of three places--Melbourne. geelong, or Newcastle ...

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  57. THE REDUCTION OF MEMBERS.

    Thirty-one country members held a meeting to-day at Parliament House, and received the report of the committee appointed to suggest the method of reducing the membership ...

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  58. GOOD WORK BY "A" BATTERY.

    Bombardier Walter Warner, a member of "A" Battery, R.A.A., writing to his mother at Balmain, from Standerton, South Africa, sends the following account of some of the battery ...

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  59. TASMANIA.

    On the Criminal Court reassembling at Launceston this morning, Louis Henn, charged with fgorgery and Uttering, altered his plea to guilty, and was sentenced to two years imprisonment. ...

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  60. TO-DAY.

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  61. QUEENSLAND.

    The steamer Langton Grange left Gladstone on Tuesday for South African ports and London via Bowen. Her cargo from Gladstone meat works comprised 12,814 quarters and pieces of ...

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  62. THE KROSIGK MURDER CASE.

    LONDON, Thursday.--It has been decided to again re-open the Krosigk murder case. This case has occasioned great excitement in Germany. Captain Krosigk, an unpopular ...

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  63. LECTURE ON WEST AUSTRALIA.

    A lecture, illustrated with lantern slides, was delivered on Wednesday at the Railway Institute by Mr. E. C. Harland. After referring to the wonderful increase in the gold output, which now ...

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  64. A POLICE CHANGE.

    Senior-Sergeant Shankleton, who for many years was in charge of No. 1 police station, succeeds Senior-Sergeant Roden at the Mint, the latter having been transferred to Goulburn as. ...

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  65. ADDITIONAL VOTES FOR FAMILY MEN.

    The Parliamentary Elections Bill, introduced into the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, contains some very advanced proposals in electrical reform. It proposes to give a vote to ...

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