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  2. SUPERANNUATION.

    The Government has for some time past had under consideration the necessity for extending the benefits of superannuation to all public servants. Questioned in regard to the state of ...

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  3. THE COUNTRY.

    A heavy sea has been raging on the coast since Sunday, but it is now moderating. Shipping has been considerably delayed. The sum of £700 was the price paid for two ...

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  4. POSTAL SERVICE.

    The report of the recent conference of deputy postmaster-generals in Hobart on the recommendations of the Royal Commission on postal service is now available. ...

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  5. BARTERING COLONIES.

    "I suppose you And this weather rather oppressive?" "Oh! no. On the contrary, 1 feel it very cool and bracing." ...

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  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    "The Whip" entered upon Its last week at Her Majesty's on Saturday evening, amidst the applause of a crowded house. The final matinee will, be given on Wednesday. ...

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  7. IRRIGATION.

    MILDURA, Saturday.--The Premier, the Minister for Lands, and party visited the junction of the Murray aud Darling Rivers yesterday, and Inspected the spot where Captain Start ...

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  8. THE INDUSTRIAL SIDE.

    HELENSBURGH. Sunday.--Mr. G. W. Fuller, M.H.R., who had taken part in the exchange of flags demonstration during the afternoon, addressed a meeting of miners and others in the ...

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  9. THEATRE ROYAL.

    "Our Miss Gibbs" continues to run at the Theatre Royal with unabated prosperity. There will be another matinee on Wednesday. ...

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  10. "ELIJAH."

    The Royal Philharmonic Society repeated the oratorio "Elijah" on Saturday evening at the Town-hall, before a crowded audience. The principals again included Madame Mary Conly ...

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  11. THE TIVOLI.

    The weirdness and gay, picturesque colorings of the Orient were not missing when Fasola the Indian conjurer and Illusionist, made his appearance on the Tivoli singe on Saturday ...

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  12. IN WEST AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Saturday.--Liberals and Laborties are now arranging a vigorous referenda campaign. The Premier, Mr. Frank Wilson, who has ascertained from the Prime Minister that ...

    Article : 171 words
  13. THE NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE

    Mr. Nat Clifford met with a tremendous reception at the National Amphitheatre on Saturday evening, when he gave his now song "He Loves Her." A clover eccentric dancer was ...

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  14. FEDERAL SPEAKER'S ITINERARY.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives will leave for Sydney next Thursday, en route to Queensland. It is tho intention of Mr. M'Donald to spend some ...

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  15. THE REASON WHY.

    The Labor Party will open its referenda campaign in the Sydney Town-hall on Thursday next, when Mr. W. M. Hughes intends giving the Government's reasons for asking the electors to ...

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  16. THE GLACIARIUM.

    There were crowded houses on Saturday afternoon and evening at the Glaciarium. One of the most Interesting films shown was "Fishing with Cormorants in Japan." A string is ...

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  17. THE SETTLEMENT INSPECTED.

    DONALD, Sunday.--At the Wentworth irrigation settlement, the New South Wales Premier, the Minister, for Lands, and party, were given some information concerning fruit-growing, ...

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  18. TRAM MEN'S CLAIMS.

    MELBOURNE, Sunday.--As a result of the, federal conference of tramway representatives held in Melbourne an extensive log of wages and conditions baa been drawn up in order ...

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  19. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    A taxi-cab accident was reported yesterday afternoon, as the result of which Frank Callaghan (8), of Boundary-street, Redfern, is now suffering from a severe lacerated leg. The lad ...

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  20. LYCEUM-HALL.

    From to-night until March 10 Spencer's Pictures will be shown at the Palace Theatre, sale the Lyleum-hall is to be closed for a time for renovation and improvements. On Saturday, ...

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  21. COLLISION IN PITT-STREET.

    A collision occurred on Saturday in Pitt- street between a tram and a municipal cart driven' by H. Campbell, who was accompanied by William Jenkins. ...

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  22. ARE THE SCHOOLS HEATHEN?

    NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--The Dean of Newcastle delivered a striking sermon at the Cathedral this morning on the subject of education, with particular reference to the State school ...

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  23. THE BIJOU.

    At the Bijou on Saturday "The Reign of Terror," a striking dramatic film, kept the audiences interested, and "The Lady Detective was another good picture. Effecting a Cure," ...

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  24. THE COLONIAL.

    The new programme at the Colonial Theatre, George-street, includes some amusing and exciting films. "The Cowpunchers Glove" should appeal to the romantic. "Tweedledum s Dorothy" ...

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  25. INCAUTIOUS BATHERS.

    The surf at Coogee throughout yesterday was dangerous. Two channels had developed, almost exactly as on the occasion of the big disaster, and the Surf Club was kept in strong force in ...

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  26. THE MAORI ENTERTAINERS.

    The Maoris will give their entertainment. in eluding "The Legend or Hinemoa," songs by Iwa, a tableau, "The Maori at Home," the Choir item, "Maori Love Ditties," and the ...

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  27. MILITARY CHURCH PARADE.

    Yesterday morning thoro was a military church parade at the Paddington Methodist Church, when the posthumous infant of the Into Captain E. J. Williams, late adjutant of ...

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  28. STATE BOUNDARIES.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.--After n week s session, the High Court is still in the initiatory stages of the disputed boundary case. Sir Josiah Symon occupied four days in ...

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  29. BOILERMAKER INJURED.

    Henry Cook (27), a boilermaker, employed at Mort's Dock, sustained a fall at his work on Saturday, and his hack, which struck a beam, was badly injured. The Civil Ambulance took ...

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  30. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Hague International court, in Its decision regarding the Savarkar case, held, that there was no rule of international law compelling a Power, once in possession of ...

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  31. BURNS CLUB CONCERT.

    The monthly concert of the Burns Anniversary Club was held on Saturday night in the Protestant-hall. The audience was a large one and appreciative. Amongst those who assisted with ...

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  32. FRACTURED LEGS.

    A wood and coal merchant, M'Beth Nelson (40) who lives in Liverpool-street, was driving along George-street yesterday, when his horse fell and ho was thrown to the ground. He was ...

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  33. CORONATION CADETS.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.--The proposal to send four cadets from each State abroad for instruction on practically the same lines as last year's lour has reached definite form. Last ...

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  34. NEWCASTLE.

    In connection with the charge Jessie Stockton, heard at the Police Court on Friday, it transpires that after the, Court sergeant had declared the Court adjourned Mr. ...

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  35. STABBING AFFRAY.

    ADELAIDE. Saturday.--A stabbing affray took place at Port Pirie, as the result of which two men are in hospital, and one under arrest. Both of the injured men were attacked in ...

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  36. CYCLIST AND PEDESTRIAN.

    A collision occurred yesterday in George-street between a pedestrian, Edward Carton (33), merchant, of Strathfield, and Alfred Westerweller (20), a cyclist, of Leichhardt. Carton ...

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  37. MAN'S PITIFUL PLIGHT.

    DUBBO, Saturday.--On Tuesday Constable Bain, of Obley, discovered a man named Peter Fraser "wandering aimlessly in the bush near Yeoval. He appears to be mentally deranged. ...

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  38. CUSTOMS CLEARANCES.

    The following vessels were cleared at Newcastle Custom-house on Saturday:-- Suffer str., for United Kingdom, via Brisbane and Ports, with 1033 cases canned meat, 31 casks tallow, 100 ...

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  39. NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY.

    WELLINGTON, Saturday.--The University Senate at a recent Bitting passed a mutton in favor of degrees in Divinity being conferred by the New Zealand University. The Minister for ...

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  40. SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    CLIFTON, Saturday.--The collieries within the Clifton zone have, with one exception, worked continuously during the week, the exception being the Coal Clift Colliery, which was idle on Tuesday through wont of ...

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  41. MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL.

    The annual meeting of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Willoughby-road, North Sydney. was president over by Monsignor O'Brien yesterday afternoon. The chairman said the institution had a very small ...

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  42. FOR THE NURSES.

    At the last meeting oi the executive committee of the All Nations' Fair, at which the Lord Major presided, the art union committee intimated that the tickets for the art union, of which 150,000 had been printed, were now ...

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  43. CHOKED WHILE EATING.

    GILGANDRA, Saturday.--When having ten at Mr. Johnstone's Balladoran Hotel, Thomas Gardiner was choked to death. He was a carpenter by trade, and 57 years old. ...

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  44. "FOLLOWED THE TRUSTS."

    MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The Premier does not attach any great significance to the view expressed by Judge Heydon, president of the New South Wales Industrial Court, that the ...

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  45. BODY NOT RECOVERED.

    PENRITH, Saturday.--The visitor, Miss Griffiths, who was drowned in the Nepean River at Wallacia on Tuesday morning last, was only 25 years of age, and has sisters in Bathurst and ...

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  46. JOHN WILLIAMS SAILS.

    The London Missionary Society's steam yacht John William sailed on Saturday morning for Papua. Three missionaries were among the paasengers--Rev. B.F. Butcher, who is going to Darnley Island, Torres Straits; ...

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  47. ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION.

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  48. GOT OUT OF HIS DEPTH.

    KIAMA, Sunday.--A sad drowning fatality occurred here this morning, when Hector Jervis, aged 10, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jervis, lost his life while bathing in a waterhole at ...

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  49. Advertising

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  50. DRUIDS' ART UNION.

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  51. Advertising

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