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  2. COMMONWEALTH POWERS.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The debate on the proposed constitutional amendments was continued in the House of Representatives to-day. Mr. Foster (S.A.) opposed the amendments, ...

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  3. THE DOUBLES.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The second stage in the Davis Cup contest was reached to-day, when the Australians made some amends for losing the singles on Thursday by winning tho doubles ...

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  4. "VICTIMISATION.'

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The tramway case was advanced a further stage in the Arbitration Court to-day, when Mr. Justice Higgins was addressed at length by Mr. Frew, representing ...

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  5. GENERAL CABLES.

    LONDON, Thursday Evening.--Dr. Barrett, of Melbourne University, who is at present in England, is arranging with Mr. Albert Mans bridge, secretary of the Workers' Educational ...

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  6. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Mr. David Fealy addressed a meeting of the electors of Lang Ward in Erstaine-street last night. The candidate favored a [?] alteration of the franchise, and believed that the City Council work could be more ...

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  7. THE NEW EXPLOSIVE.

    LONDON, Thursday Evening.--The Admiralty has received and is examining the samples of the new explosive, "powerfte," forwarded by Lord Chelmsford, Governor of Now South ...

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  8. FIGHTING IN NICARAGUA.

    WASHINGTON, Thursday Evening.--Reports to the State Department from Managua, Nicaragua, state that in a fight in the streets, an Englishman and two American soldiers were ...

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  9. PHILLIP WARD.

    Mr George D. Turner will address the electors tonight from the Castle Connel Hotel, Regent-street, as 8 o'clock. [?] Barlow addressed a meeting of electors at the ...

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  10. THE MUSCAT AFFAIR.

    LONDON, Thursday Evening.--It appears that, under cover of an old treaty, several French firms, defying the Sultan's wishes, have developed a lucrative trade in guns with the ...

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  11. MACQUARIE WARD.

    Aid, R. C. Hagon was accorded a splendid reception last night, when he delivered a vigorous address in Liverpool street in support of his candidature for re-election to [?] City Council as one of the Macquarie Ward ...

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  12. FOOTBALLERS RETURNING.

    VICTORIA (B.C.), Thursday Evening.--The Australian Rugby Union team were given a great send-off. They expressed delight at the success of their tour. They played 15 matches ...

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  13. LAWN TENNIS.

    LOS ANGELES (CAL), Friday.--Tom Bundy and Maurice M'Loughlin (American tennis champions) lost a sensational game to Nat Browne and Claude Wayne, who won the tournament ...

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  14. INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE.

    A high pressure still covers the greater part of Now South Wales, with its centre about Sydney, but elsewhere over the State, as also over the continent, monsoonal conditions have ...

    Article : 295 words
  15. TRAINS WRECKED.

    HARBIN (MANCHURIA), Friday.--A Russian military train, carrying reservists, collided with a workmen's train at Horsho. Eleven persons were killed and 32 severely injured. ...

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  16. COOK WARD.

    Aid. J. G. Griflin, who is seeking re-election for Cook Ward, addressed the ratepayers at the corner of Devonshire and Riley streets, last night, when Mr. Matthew Stanley presided. The candidate, who had a good ...

    Article : 239 words
  17. THEFT OF JEWELS.

    PARIS, Friday.--A man has been sentenced to six years' imprisonment at Nice for stealing jewels worth £8000, the property of Mrs. Boun, wife of an English banker,' who visited Cannes ...

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  18. ATTEMPTED BANK HOLD-UP.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.--About three years ago two masked men attempted to "hold up" the officer in charge of the Glenelg brunch of the Commercial Bank, but when the man behind ...

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  19. SIR E. R. HENRY'S CONDITION.

    LONDON, Thursday Evening.--Sir E. R. Henry, Commissioner of Police in the Metropolitan Division, who was shot by Bowes, the chauffeur, with a grievance. Is improving. ...

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  20. BUSKING.

    HOLMAN (to the Public): "Put a couple of coppers in and the Professor will give an exhibition of sword swallowing, winding up by swallowing the large sword you see in his hand. A most dangerous feat." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  21. A WOMAN'S SECRET.

    LONDON, Friday.--A "workman" loading steel plates at Wherries for six months was injured yesterday. When "he" was carried to a ...

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  22. FLINDERS WARD.

    Mr. R. W. Eraser, one of the candidates for Flinders Ward, addressed two meetings last night, and was well received. The candidate referred to the statement by Mr. Flowers (Chief Secretary), and other members of ...

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  23. AMUSEMENTS.

    At Her Majesty's only six more performances will be given of "The Quaker Girl," which has held the theatre for live weeks, to excellent business. A matinee will be given next Wednesday. ...

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  24. AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC DEBT.

    LONDON, Friday.--In reply to Mr. B. E. Peto (Unionist), in the House of Commons, Mr. L. V. Harcourt (Colonial Secretary), refused to express an opinion on Dr. Moloney's suggestion ...

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  25. THEATRE ROYAL.

    "Ben Hur" will be played for six more nights and one matinee at the Theatre Royal. The production is now in its twelfth week in Sydney. ...

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  26. CONCERTS, ETC.

    Mr. Sid Macdonald's complimentary concert is to be given in the Town-hall this evening. The young tenor, so well known on the concert platform, has the support of a very energetic, committee, who are desirous of ...

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  27. SYDNEY HOSPITAL.

    The Sydney Hospital fete is to the held at the stadium on December 23. An art union has also been organised, and the drawing will take place on New Year's Day. ...

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  28. BLIGH WARD.

    Mr. W. J. Cox addressed a largo meeting on Thursday evening. He strongly urged that works, of a reproductive nature only be carried out. The collection and disposal of garbage would receive his earnest attention. ...

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  29. REVIVAL OF "FLORODORA."

    On Saturday next "Florodora," which attained so remarkable a success when, it was first produced years ago, will be revived at Her Majesty's. The cast will bring forward Miss Blanche Browne as Dolores, Miss ...

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  30. WILD WEST AMUSEMENTS.

    The Wild West Amusement Display will take place at the Sydney Sports Ground Moore Park, this, afternoon. A big programme of events will include:--Wild bull dodging, buckjumping competitions, pony riding ...

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  31. THE MOBILISATION SCARE.

    PARIS, Friday.--The postmaster at Hericourt has been suspended in connection with the mobilisation blunder in Meurthe-et-Moselle department. ...

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  32. RAINFALL TO 9 A.M. YESTERDAY.

    Albury 10 points. Bundarra 3, Byron Bay 2, Ballina 10, Bowral 3, Cobar 6, Corowa 19, Caalno 15. Clarence Heads 10, Emmaville 45, Glen Inncs 36, Henty 4, In verell 26, Lismore J, Tocumwal 9, Tentcrfleld 26, ...

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  33. ANALYSIS OF STROKES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 121 words
  34. HALF-CENTURY OF RAILWAY WORK.

    At the Railway Institute, Devonshire-street, about 900 of the employees of the, department of the railways were present last night to give a "send-off" to Mr. Robert Scott, the ...

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  35. STATION REPORTS.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. have received the following telegraphic advices of rain:--Warrnambool Down stations, Winton, Q--Rainfall, 17th to 21st, head station, 114 inch; Coolabooka the same. ...

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  36. PRINCESS THEATRE.

    Bain's Vaudeville Entertainers at, the Princess will be seen at the matince to-day in a complete change of programme, and a number of new performers will appear. ...

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  37. "HARBOR LIGHTS."

    A number of years have passed since the last production in Sydney of "Harbor Lights," the breezy nautical 'drama of Pettitt and Sims. The love story of Lieutenant Kingsley and Dora und the picturesque incident and ...

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  38. PYRMONT WARD.

    Sir Allen Taylor last night vigorously defended his actions as an alderman of the City Council. He was speaking in company with Mr. T. A. Clyne, the other anti-Socialist candidate in the Pyrmont Ward. Three ...

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  39. BEATING A HORSE.

    WOLLONGONG, Friday.--In the Wollongong Court to-day, Austin Rodgers, a lad, was charged by the manager of the Corrimal Balgownie colliery with having cruelly treated a mare, ...

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  40. THE NAVIGATION BILL.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Navigation Bill was recommitted in the Senate to-day, so that several amendments made by the House of Representatives should be considered. ...

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  41. QUEENSLAND FALLS.

    BRISBANE, Friday.--The following rainfalls were registered in Queensland during the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day-- Northern Division: Halifax 8 points, Ingham 2, Innisfail ...

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  42. THE CRITERION.

    To-night, at the Criterion, Miss Maggie Moore and. Mr. H. R. Roberts will appear in the drama, "Meg, the Castaway," Miss Moore playing the title role and. Mr. Roberts that of Sam Sloper, the "practical philosopher." ...

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  43. THE A DELPHI.

    "What Women Will Do for Love" will he repeated at the Adelphi Theatre until Friday evening next by the George Marlow Dramatic Company. Next Saturday evening the company will produce the drama, "His Real ...

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  44. EXHIBITION MATCH.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 258 words
  45. THE PALACE.

    "The Awakening," Haddon Chamber's play, with be performed at the Palace Theatre on Friday, December 13, in aid of the Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd. The cast will include Mrs. Knowles (Miss Lily Titheradge). ...

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  46. THE ULTIMO TRAGEDY.

    James Patrick King (27) was indicted at the Central Criminal Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Ferguson and a jury, on a charge of having murdered his wife, Ellen King, at ...

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  47. THE TIVOLI.

    At the matinee at the Tivoli this afternoon,, the now- eomer to tlie programme will be Mr. Tliomas Bentley, an ...

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  48. NEWCASTLE.

    The following vessels were cleared at the Newcastle Custom-house yesterday-Heldos, str., for Callao, 3001 tons coal cargo and 15 tons for ship's use; Lindstol, bqtnc., for Auckland, 523 tons coal cargo, 6 tons coal cargo, 6 tons for ...

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  49. THE LYELL DISASTER.

    ZEEHAN, Friday.--The men entered the North Lyell mine, to-day, going down the winze and reaching the 400ft. level, which was clear of smoke and fumes. It is proposed, if the ...

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  50. BELMORE WARD.

    Mr. Trefle spoke last evening in support of the candidature of Messrs, C. Johnston and C. Scott for election to the City Council, to represent the Belmore Ward at the corner of Reservoir and Riley streets. Mr. Colenso ...

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  51. THE NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    Carl Merlyn, in a "magic, [?], and mystery act, will be the newcomer at the National Amphitheatre at to-day's matinee,. His Performance is described by the management as extremely clever, and "brimful of ...

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  52. SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

    The plan for the concert to be given by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (conductor, Mr. Joseph Bradley) at the Town-hall on Thursday afternoon, December 12, in aid of the Mount Lyell Diaster Fund, will be opened ...

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  53. THE JOINT COMMITTEE.

    The Collieries Joint Conciliation Committee yesterday continued the hearing of the miners' claim for payment for small coal. Evidence in support of the proprietors case was given by Mr. J. Wheeler, Newcastle-Wallsend ...

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  54. THE DRUIDS' CONTRIBUTION.

    The members of the Waratah Lodge of the United Ancient Order of Druids at Hornsby recently organised a concert in aid of tho Mount Lyell Disaster Fund, with the result that the ...

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  55. HOME MISSION SOCIETY AND MISSION ZONE.

    In connection with the Ladies' Home Mission Union, the Lady Mayoress held a drawing-room meeting in the vestibule of the Town-hall yesterday afternoon. Dean Talbot opened the ...

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  56. SMELTING RETURN.

    At the Cockle Creek sulphide works during the wee ore was treated producing bullion containing 1190oz, gold, 10,562oz, silver, and 218 tons lead. ...

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  57. CRYSTAL PALACE.

    The programme at the Crystal Palace will be shown to-day for the last time. In the new budget on Monday, "The Great Circus Catastrophe" will be introduced the Crystal Place. Danish army manoeuvres, ...

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  58. WEEK'S GOAL EXPORT.

    The export of coal from Newcastle to places beyond the State during the week amounted to 120,635 tons, of the total, 58,204 tone went to Commonwealth and Zealand ports, as follows:--Victoria, 20,110; New Zealand. ...

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  59. KURRI HOSPITAL TROUBLE.

    KURRI KURRI, Friday.--Another development has occurred in the hospital trouble. A special meeting of the committee was held last night to consider ah application from Dr. ...

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  60. THE LYRIC.

    "Justice at Last" will lead the new programme at the Lyric on Monday. In this picture-drama, it is shown how innocent people may suffer unjustly through Jealousy. "The Chief's Blanket," a Western story, and "A ...

    Article : 55 words
  61. THE EVICTION.

    PENRITH, Friday.--In response to a petition signed by residents of Mulgoa to tho Mayor, asking him to call a meeting to protest against the action of the Labor Government with ...

    Article : 134 words
  62. SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    WOLLONGONG, Friday.--All of the district collieries have worked every day this week, with the exception of Monday, which was idle on account of the aggregate meeting of miners. Full times less one day will ...

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  63. THE COLONIAL.

    A Nat Pinkerton detective story. "A Mysterious Loss, will be shown in picture form at the Colonial on Monday, as the subject of leading importance in a new programme containing also "The Librarian, described as a ...

    Article : 52 words
  64. THE EMPRESS.

    "The Girl Reporter's Big Scoop," which is heralded by the management as "a film full of excitement and interest," is promised as one of the chief pictures of the altered programme at the [?] on Monday. "The ...

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  65. EIGHT-HOUR SPORTS AT ORANGE.

    ORANGE, Friday.--The Eight-hour Day sports were successful, about 2000 people attending. Results:-- Opening Bicycle Handicap: W. Erskine, 90yds., 1; T. Priestley, 60, 2; E. Rogers, 110, 3. Local Club Race; B. ...

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  66. WEST'S PICTURES.

    The directors of west's Limited, announce as the chief attraction for the matinee this afternoon a picture introducing Sarahet, the dancer, who has now' achieved fame on the Continent. "Saharet" will be ...

    Article : 85 words
  67. FEELING AT BATHURST.

    BATHURST, Friday.--Local Laborites are very dissatisfied with the result of last night's monster meeting of protest against the eviction of the Governor-General. They declare that ...

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  68. MANNING MASTER BUTCHER'S COMBINING.

    WINGHAM, Friday.--Master butchers on the Manning River have formed an association, the operations of which will extend from Dungog to the Tweed. Recent industrial prosecutions for ...

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  69. A FREAK BULL.

    The proprietors of the Wild West Show have purchased a "freak'' bull, which has seven well-formed legs. The bull, which is three years old, and in perfect health will be on exhibition in the Sports Ground ...

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  70. SPENCER'S PICTURES.

    "The Woman in White." Wilkie Collins's well-known story will be the subject of the feature picture at the Lyceum thin afternoon. In bringing the complex plot to u climax, the author has introduced many stirring ...

    Article : 139 words
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