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  2. "CRIMPING" AND "BLOOD MONEY."

    NEWCASTLE, Monday.--Some startling statements regarding tho prevalence of "crimping" in Newcastle wore, made by a deputation which waited upon the Premier last week. ...

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  3. A DRAWN GAME.

    BRISBANE, Monday.--The match England v. an Australian Eleven was resumed on the Brisbane Cricket Ground to-day. The weather was line but hot, and the attendance about 2000. ...

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  4. THE COMPACT.

    Interview the latest phase of the parliamentary embroglio, it may be interesting to recall a few the observations that wore then made, in view of the present allegation that the ...

    Article : 1,371 words
  5. THE ISLAND TRAGEDY.

    Further Information has been received with regard to the murder of Mr. Tommy Jones, mate of the Ruby, which was the object of an attack by seven native recruits on the ...

    Article : 872 words
  6. NEWCASTLE.

    The miners on the Maitland field have taken an important step in declaring that they do not Intend, after the end of this present year, to work the afternoon shift in the Newcastle ...

    Article : 148 words
  7. PENALTIES OF FACTORY LIFE.

    Conditions relating to factory life, especially so far as it concerns health and the employment of young girls, were related in evidence yesterday before Mr. A. B. Piddington, sitting ...

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  8. AT THE EDGE OF EMPIRE.

    It was at Buna Bay, on the north-east coast of Papua, in a small, galvanised-iron store set a hundred yards or so from the beach, its front facing the Pacific Ocean, and its straggling ...

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  9. MEN WANTED FOR RHONDDA.

    The colliery proprietors have been informed by the Colliery Employees' Federation that tho federation was in no way responsible for the cessation of work at the Rhondda Colliery, ...

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  10. KILLED BY A PEA RIFLE.

    Arthur Sevester (14) died in the Wallsend Hospital on Sunday as a result of being shot in the head by a pea rifle. Deceased was out shooting with a companion named Albert ...

    Article : 111 words
  11. CUSTOMS CLEARANCES.

    The following vessels were cleared at the Newcastle Custom-house yesterday:--[?] Maru, str., for Manila via Pinkonba, with 4500 tons coal, 1000 tons bunkers, 1 box gold containing ...

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  12. RETURN OF THE ADMIRAL

    Vice-Admiral Sir Geo. King-Hall, the Commander-in-chief of the Australian Station, returned to Sydney this morning with the flagship Powerful after a visit to New Zealand. The ...

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  13. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    Isabella Balter, a married woman, residing in Phelps-street, Redfern, was yesterday afternoon admitted to the Sydney Hospital, suffering from lysol poisoning. ...

    Article : 32 words
  14. MAN FALLS 20FT. AT COCKATOO . ISLAND.

    John Martin (42), a crane driver at Cockatoo Island works, was driving an electric crane yesterday morning when, through some mishap, he foil from the crane to the ground, a distance of ...

    Article : 72 words
  15. FIRES.

    CONDOBOLIN, Monday.--A fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at a brick villa owned by Mr. D. H. Tusker, and occupied by Mr. J. H. Rhodes, solicitor. It originated in ...

    Article : 235 words
  16. SUGAR COMMISSION AT MACKAY.

    MACKAY, Monday.--The Sugar Commission commenced its sitting at Mackay on Saturday. Evidence was given by Mr. W. J. Edmunds, chairman of the Manufacturers' Association; ...

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  17. MEN INJURED AT ENGINEERING WORKS.

    Au accident befel two men employed at Poolo and Steele's engineering works, Balmain, yesterday morning. A steel plate was being removed from one part of the shop to another by a ...

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  18. A BABY'S DEATH.

    On Saturday morning, Daphnia Eloaner Eckford, nine weeks old, was found dead in bed at hor parents' address, 83 M'Donald-street, Erskineville. The cause of death was asphyxia ...

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  19. SPEED OF NEW ORIENT LINER.

    The trial near of the new Orient liner Orama. which due at Fremantle to-day on her maiden trip from London, proved highly satisfactory. The trials consisted of measured mile, continuous ...

    Article : 314 words
  20. AMUSEMENTS.

    St. James's hall was crowded last night, when the eighteenth annual recital by the pupils of Mr. Lawrence Campbell was given. The programme proved thoroughly interesting, at the same time showing the high standard ...

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  21. SNAKE BITE.

    NURWILLUMBAH, Monday.--A young married man, Robert Bostock, was bitten by a black snake in the calf of the log on Saturday afternoon. Some time elapsed before aid was ...

    Article : 60 words
  22. POST-OFFICE BURNT OUT.

    BYRON BAY, Monday.--Tyagarah temporary post-office was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday, nothing was saved. There was no Insurance on the building or effects. The ...

    Article : 48 words
  23. IT'S AN ILL WIND.

    BRISBANE, Monday.--A telegram received by the Minister for Railways from the Commissioner for Railways, who is at Winton, state that the tour has been abandoned owing to the ...

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  24. DIED FROM HEART FAILURE.

    GUYRA, Monday.--An Inquest was held at Ben Lomond by tho local coroner, Mr. W. P. Craik, on the body of Michael O'Kano, who died after a short Illness. Dr. Harris, ...

    Article : 68 words
  25. STORE BURNT OUT.

    TUMUT. Monday.--Yesterday afternoon Grill's post-office store, a large two-storey building, was discovered on fire. The flames spread rapidly, and it was at once apparent that ...

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  26. MISS EVELYNE MORROWS PUPILS.

    The puplis of [?] morrow much promise in their interesting programme at St. James's hall last night Vocal and piainorte music was given, and amongst those who wore prominently successful ...

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  27. PECULIAR ACCIDENT.

    YOUNG, Monday.--Whilst Ralph Blackett was standing on a ladder fixing a window sash, the ladder slipped from under him. He wag wearing a ring on his little finger, and when falling ...

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  28. NEW CALEDONIAN TRADE.

    At a recent meeting of the Council-General Noumea, the question of granting a subsidy to steamship lines trading to Noumea was discussed ...

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  29. BATTERS DESTROYED.

    YAMBULLA, Monday.--The Federal battery, a public reducing plant, owned by Haugh and M'Donald, was completely destroyed by fire at 2 a.m. on Friday. Mr. J. Stott had a parcel ...

    Article : 107 words
  30. DROWNED AFTER SCHOOL.

    BROKEN-HILL, Monday.--This' afternoon at the Proprietary dam five lads of South Broken-hill Went to swim after school. They entered what they considered a shallow channel, Walter ...

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  31. NARRABEEN WATER SUPPLY.

    Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Works, yesterday received a deputation from the Wahringa Shire Council, which urged the necessity of an early extension of the water supply from the pipe ...

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  32. "LADY FREDERICK."

    This morning at Eivy's the advance plans for "lady Frederick," which comedy Miss Ethel Irving will revive at the Criterion next Saturday night, will be available. The ordinary plan will, be open to-morrow. ...

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  33. LOST HER PROPELLER.

    Particulars of the mishap to the H.M.S. Torch, Epwhich has been on a cruise among the Islands with Sir H. May, the High Commissioner for the Western Pacific on board, were received ...

    Article : 197 words
  34. CHAPMAN-ALEXANDER CAMPAIGN.

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  35. TRAIN AND MOTOR-CAR.

    BRISBANE, Monday.--J. W. Pullen was driving a motor-car across the railway near Pinkonba railway station this morning, when a train from Brisbane dashed into the car, which ...

    Article : 41 words
  36. QUEENSLAND LIQUOR BILL.

    BRISBANE, Monday.--The Premier to-day stated that if the Liquor Bill, which is now being largely amended by the Legislative Council, was not disposed of by Friday next, ...

    Article : 92 words
  37. STEAM LIGHTER NELSON.

    FORSTER, Monday.--Mr. Henry cossfully launched from his shipbuilding to-day a steam lighter, to the order of C. Ban y and Co., lighter men, Sydney. ...

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  38. A LEG OUT OFF.

    MELBOURNE; Monday.--At Angliss's freezing works at Footscray, Robert Miller, a married man (28). a cooper, accidentally came in contact with a circular saw, which completely ...

    Article : 59 words
  39. TERRIFIC WINDSTORM.

    BRISBANE, Monday.--A telegram has been received by the Railway Department from the station-master' at Bogantungan to the effect that a effect windstorm, accompanied by heavy ...

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  40. TELEGRAPHIC DELAYS.

    ALBURY, Monday.--Bitter complaints are rife throughout Riverina regarding telegraphic delays. The cause is said to be congestion of business ...

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  41. THE KING'S CHARGER.

    BRISBANE. Monday.--The Premier has received a copy of a letter sent to the Governor from the Colonial Office, convoying the King's appreciation of the gift of' the horse Brisbane ...

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  42. A PREMATURE EXPLOSION.

    LAUNCESTON, Monday.--At the Tasmania mine on Sunday night a premature explosion of gollgnito severely injured John Burton and John Rush, who were charging a hole at the ...

    Article : 47 words
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