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  2. POSERS FOR JUVENILES.

    Recently over 12,000 boys and girls attending the primary public schools were examined in arithmetic, dictation, English, geography, and history, with a view to ascertaining whether ...

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  3. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Council.[?] The third reading of the Income Tax Bill was moved by Mr. Flowers, and the debate was adjourned. ...

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  4. SPORTING NEWS BY CABLE.

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  5. THE COUNTRY.

    Matron Mi[?], of the local hospital has tendered her resignation. It has been decided to invite applications for the positio[?] The salary is £104 per year. ...

    Article : 361 words
  6. THE BANK BILL.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Senate sat all night. It passed the Commonwealth Bank Bill through the whole of the stages. The second reading was carried by 18 votes to 7. ...

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  7. PERSONAL.

    Admiral Henderson and Miss Henderson left Adelaide yesterday by the Otranto for England. Mr. John Nobbs, the Liberal Whip, received a cheque, presented by Mr. Wade on behalf ...

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  8. A NEW TRUMPER.

    One run in 20 minutes! The first 10 in more than half an hour. And 95 in 176 minutes, and still there at the drawing of stumps. This was a new Trumper with a vengeance. More ...

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  9. SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    WOLLONGONG, Friday.--At the North Bulli Jetty, Port Kembla, this week the Barrier got 3100 tons of North Bulli coal; the German steamers Hanau and Sonneberg will get 1000 tons ...

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  10. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS

    Moses Roulston (70), a fruit and vegetable vendor, residing at Crimea-street, South expired suddenly in his cart whilst going rounds at Westmead on Thursday. ...

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  11. EARL ROSEBERY BUYS SIGNORINETTA.

    LONDON, Friday Morning.--The racing mare Signorinetta has changed hands, the purchaser being Luri Rosebery. The amount paid for Signorinetta has not ...

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  12. A SHUNTER'S DEATH.

    An inquiry was conducted by the City into the cause of death of Sidney Milton Simpson son 35, who died at the Sydney Hospital on December 11, as the result of injuries received ...

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  13. "TEMPTATION TOO GREAT."

    BROKEN-HILL, Friday.--In the Licensing Court this morning an application was made for the transfer of a license of the Oriental Hotel from Daniol M'Fie to James H. Burrows. ...

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  14. KILLED BY A FALL OF TIMBER.

    It has been reported to the City Coroner that John Peterson, 46, laborer, died at the Sydney Hospital on Thursday, from supposed fracture of the skull, and internal injuries. It ...

    Article : 118 words
  15. NO PUBLIC SERVICE.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--Mr. Fisher, in answer to Mr. Webster (N.S.W.), in the House of Representatives to-day,. said the Government would this Session introduce a bill to amend ...

    Article : 128 words
  16. THE AUSTRALIAN PHYSIQUE.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The study of the Australian physique is now being zealously undertaken by the Australian section of the Royal Society for the advancement of Science. The ...

    Article : 150 words
  17. WHARFLABORER'S DEATH.

    Constable B[?]yth has reported to the City Coroner that Francis Edward Cottman, 60, wharf laborer, residing at 93 Cowper-street, Glebe, died at the Sydney Hospital on ...

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  18. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Mr. Herbert Samuel, Postmaster-General has promised that the inquiry into the grievances of employees in the postal service, some of whom threatened a Strike at Christmas ...

    Article : 543 words
  19. BRITISH BROKEN-HILL COMPANY.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.--A well-attended formal meeting of the registered shareholders in the British Broken-hill Proprietary Company, called by the directors, was held to-day. The ...

    Article : 392 words
  20. INQUESTS.

    PORT MACQUARIE, Friday.--Inquests were hold yesterday at Wauchope on the bodies of J. Alderson and W. Jones. In the first case, a verdict was returned of "suicide by taking a ...

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  21. THE TRANS-CONTINENTAL RAILWAY.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.--In the Assembly Mr. Smeaton asked the Premier if he had seen the report that the Prime Minister, in reply to Mr. Gordon, in the House of Representatives, ...

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  22. SHOT WITH A PEA RIFLE.

    GULGONG, Friday.--Ganger M'Govere, of the Gulgong section of the railway line was travelling by tricycle on the line, carrying a pea rifle with him, and, while fixing it on the ...

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  23. TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE BANKS.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--A bill has been prepared by the State Treasurer, and will be considered in the State Parliament on Monday, to strengthen the hands of the Savings Bank ...

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  24. FOUND HANGED.

    BRISBANE, Friday.--Caroline Bowles, a married Woman, living at South Brisbane, was found dead, hanging by the neck in her bedroom. ...

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  25. CABDRIVERS' THREATENED STRIKE.

    The cabdrivers who rent their vehicles are still determined to resist the increase in the hiring charge to be made on Monday by certain of the proprietors. ...

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  26. THE CRABBE'S CREEK TRAGEDY.

    MURWILLUMBAH, Friday.--The condition of the girl Julian, the victim of the Crabbe's Creek shooting affray, in which her assailant committed suicide, continues to be satisfactory. ...

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  27. STATE AID TO SCHOOLS.

    BATHURST, Friday.--At the annual speech day in connection with the Patrician Brothers' School, Bathurst, to-day, Rev. Bro. Finton Q'Neill, principal, referred to the subject of ...

    Article : 215 words
  28. LACHLAN LIBERALS.

    CONDOBOLIN, Friday.--A most enthusiastic annual meeting of the Condobolin Liberal branch was held yesterday, at which many leading land-holders were present. The balance-sheet ...

    Article : 227 words
  29. MR. JUSTICE PRING ON SLANG.

    Mr. Justice Pring, speaking at the annual speech-day of the Newington College yesterday, made some interesting references to secondary education and slang. ...

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  30. THE TARIFF.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Tariff Bill was received in the Senate this afternoon. Senator M'Groger moved the first reading. Senator Millen (N.S.W.) said that the tariff ...

    Article : 273 words
  31. NEWCASTLE.

    The following vessels were cleared at the Newcastle Customs-house yesterday:-- Waihora, str., for Wellington, with 6700 tons coal, 500 tons bunkers, and quantity timber; Furth, str., for ...

    Article : 160 words
  32. FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--Henry Harper (35) was on Thursday, fatally injured at Box-hill by the accidental explosion of a gun. While Harper and his employer, an orchardist, were ...

    Article : 258 words
  33. THE MELBA OPERA SEASON.

    Another crowded house greeted the revival of "La Tosca" at Her Majesty's last night. Continued enthusiasm was shown, the principals being repeatedly recalled after each act. ...

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  34. ATTENDANCE AND TAKINGS.

    The official figures were:--Attendance, 17,171; takings, £868. ...

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  35. MISSING POSTAL NOTES.

    HOBART, Friday.--Blanton and Smyths have been committed for trial on the charge of conspiracy in connection with the case of the missing postal-notes and Tattersall's tickets. ...

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  36. TASMANIAN FINANCES.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--Mr. Jensen (Tas.), in the House of Representatives to-day, asked Mr. Fisher if the Government had considered the recommendation of the Royal Commission on ...

    Article : 100 words
  37. MORE HELP FOR LITHGOW

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--At the annual conference of the Amalgamated Engine-drivers' Association, held at Bendigo a levy of [?]d a member was struck in aid of the Lithgow strike fund. ...

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  38. SHIPMASTER FINED £50.

    PERTH, Friday.--Captain Richardson, of the Paroo, was fined £50 and costs yesterday at Geraldton because, on the arrival of the steamer from Singapore, Mr. Teesdale Smith, a ...

    Article : 106 words
  39. THE WORK OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

    DUBBO, Friday.--At the "breaking up'' function in connection with St. Patrick's Convent High School, Dubbo, the Very Rev. Dr. Brophy said that the results achieved in secondary ...

    Article : 327 words
  40. CASE OF PTOMAINE POISONING.

    CASINO, Friday.--A case of ptomaine poisoning is reported from Happyville, the family of Mr. Beadman and two other ladies being seized with a suddon illness, apparently the effects ...

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  41. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    BRISBANE, Friday.--In the Legislative Assembly, in reply to Mr. Adamson, the Home Secretary said he was not aware that the Medical Association was seeking to re-open the ...

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  42. £333 AN ACRE AT ALSTONVILLE.

    ALSTONVILLE, Friday.--A small subdivision in the Crawford estate was ottered by auction during the past week. Less than three acres realised £988, or at the rate of £333 per acre. ...

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  43. NEW STEAMER FOR SYDNEY.

    LONDON, Friday.--The North Coast S.N. Company's new steamer. Coolebar, specially designed for the north coast trade, has sailed from Ardrossan for Sydney. ...

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  44. MINERS' WAGES BOARD.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 words
  45. ACCIDENT TO THE BISHOP OF GIPPSLAND.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--Dr. Palh, Bishop of Gippsland, met with a buggy accident at Cunninghame on Thursday, and was brought to Sale by steamer today, A pair of ponies' became ...

    Article : 75 words
  46. MEETING OF MILITARY MEN.

    The annual meeting of commanding officers and adjutants of all the military units in New South Wales, besides the whole of the instructional Staff and warrant and ...

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  47. TERRIFIC HAILSTORM AT ADELAIDE.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.--There was a terrific hailstorm at Olary, in the north-east, to-day. Hailstones as large as hen eggs knocked holes through roofs and broke all windows facing the ...

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  48. ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 words
  49. MELBOURNE TURF NOTES.

    MELBOURNE Friday,--In the Welter Handicap at the Ballarat Turf Club meeting last week Little Jean's running was inquired into by the steward. After a lengthy sitting the mare, her nominator (R. S. Pearce), and ...

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  50. THE TERRA NOVA SAILS.

    WELLINGTON, Friday.--The relief ship Terra Nova sailed from Lyttelton this morning for King Edward Land, where Scott's expedition wintered. ...

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