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  2. THE HOLIDAY.

    The 57lh anniversary of the birth of the Prince of Wales to-morrow will be observed as a public holiday. As far as Sydney is concerned there is every prospect of the weather being fine; there ...

    Article : 64 words
  3. GREAT BRITAIN ACTIVE.

    LONDON, Monday.--The "Daily Chronicle" states that the whole naval power of Great Britain is "well-nigh on a war footing." ...

    Article : 41 words
  4. BRITAIN AND FRANCE.

    LONDON, Monday.--The Russian newspapers approve of the action of the French Government in ordering the withdrawal of Major Marchand's force from Fashoda. ...

    Article : 90 words
  5. THE PLAGUE.

    "Certain recent occurrences in Vienna have for the first time attracted public attention in Sydney to the plague," the president of the Board of Health remarked yesterday. "Yet," he added, ...

    Article : 626 words
  6. NOTES OF THE DAY.

    "I must have liberty Withal, as large a charter as the wind, To blow on whom I please." --AS YOU LIKE IT. ...

    Article : 1,686 words
  7. THE CHINESE CRISIS.

    LONDON, Sunday, 3.30 p.m.--Despite the promise of the Tsung-li-Yamen, there are indications of a combined movement of troops in the neighborhood of Pekin. ...

    Article : 30 words
  8. STRANDED AT BIRD ISLAND.

    NEWCASTLE, Monday.--Bird Island Point, 20 miles south of Newcastle, was the scene of a sensational shipping incident at 4 o'clock this morning. The steam tug Port Jackson, with the ...

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  9. MRS. HARRISON LEE.

    Mrs. Harrison Lee has been actively engaged in temperance lecture work these many years. A Victorian by birth, she claims to be an Australian first, last, and always. "I'm a Federalist," ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  10. THE EMPEROR.

    LONDON, Monday.--The Dowager Empress of China granted an audience to Yano Fumio, the Japanese Minister in Pekin, for the purpose of allowing him to present a ...

    Article : 84 words
  11. PLEASURE RESORTS.

    As usual the excursions on the water and to pleasure resorts are numerous. The steamer Namoi will leave the wharf at the foot of Marketstreet for Cowan Bay, a picturesque ...

    Article : 482 words
  12. IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.

    LONDON, Monday.--The first-class cruiser Diadem, which is attached to the Channel Squadron, new on a cruise of the Mediterranean, is conveying dispatches from that ...

    Article : 47 words
  13. THE TSUNG-LI-YAMEN.

    LONDON, Monday--Hsu-ching-cheng, who formerly occupied the post of Chinese Minister to the Russian and German Governments, has been made a member of the ...

    Article : 41 words
  14. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW VESSELS.

    LONDON, Monday.--Messrs. Laird Brothers, of Birkenhead, have received orders from the Admiralty to build two twin-screw sloops of a type similar to the Condor, which ...

    Article : 62 words
  15. MARCHAND'S RETURN.

    LONDON, Sunday, 3.30 p.m.--Major Marchand's force has been authorised by the French Government to return either by way of the Congo, or to make its way across to ...

    Article : 108 words
  16. NEW JAPANESE MINISTRY.

    LONDON, Monday.--The Marquis Yarnagata has been selected to succeed the Marquis Hirobumi Ito as Premier of Japan. He is forming a non-partisan Cabinet. ...

    Article : 35 words
  17. THE COALING STATIONS.

    LONDON, Monday.--The provisions available at the coast forts of the British coaling stations in foreign waters are sufficient to last for many months. ...

    Article : 32 words
  18. NEWCASTLE.

    Another animated discussion as to the methods of keeping the accounts of the borough was indulged in at last night's meeting of the City Council, and eventually the following motion, ...

    Article : 142 words
  19. TROOPS MOBILISING.

    LONDON, Monday.--General Sir Frederick William Forestier-Walker is mobilising the whole of the troops in the western district of England, over which he holds command. ...

    Article : 34 words
  20. MARCHAND AND THE KHALIFA.

    LONDON, Monday.--Lord Kitchener has been interviewed in reference to the sensational story of the "Daily Chronicle," that before the battle of Omdurman, Major ...

    Article : 100 words
  21. NEW ZEALAND READY.

    WELLINGTON, Monday.--The military authorities are still actively making preparations for the defence of the colony. Orders have been issued to the commanders of volunteers to ...

    Article : 46 words
  22. THE THEATRES, ETC.

    In the afternoon, special matinees will be giver at the following theatres, in addition to the usua evening performances:--Her Majesty's, "Unde the Red Robe"; The Palace, Dante's juggling ...

    Article : 237 words
  23. AN UNLUCKY WARSHIP.

    LONDON, Sunday, 3.30 p.m.--The cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa, lately belonging to Spain, but sank during the war with America, and was afterwards refloated, has ...

    Article : 49 words
  24. SHIPPING ITEMS.

    For the week ended 6 a.m. yesterday, 54,322 tons of coal and 510 tons of coke were loaded into vessels by the Government cranes at the Dyke, as against 37,201 tons of coal and 33 tons of coke for ...

    Article : 449 words
  25. SUSPICIONS OF ENGLAND.

    LONDON, Sunday Night.--The French are still suspicious, fearing that the British armaments, now being prepared, are intended to enforce other claims, in addition to that ...

    Article : 58 words
  26. PERSONAL.

    Mr. Barton still continues to make satisfactory progress towards recovery, and he hopes to be able to attend Parliament again very shortly. His medical adviser, Dr. Newmarch, is careful, ...

    Article : 79 words
  27. THE PHILIPPINES.

    LONDON, Sunday, 3.30 p.m.--The "Cologne Gazette" denounces the "boundless impudence" of the United States in claiming the Philippines. ...

    Article : 45 words
  28. MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.

    At the General Post-office, mail branch, the delivery, registration, and postage stamps sale offices will be open until 10 o'clock. Only the first morning delivery will be effected by ...

    Article : 217 words
  29. THE LATE MR. WILLIAM PITT BROWN.

    Mr. William Pitt Brown, who, according to our cable news, was found dead at Southampton (England) on Friday, was a well-known member of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, and a ...

    Article : 179 words
  30. THE FRENCH ROYALISTS.

    LONDON, Monday.--The Parisian daily, "La Patric," comments upon the news that Prince Louis Joseph Jerome Napoleon, brother of Prince Victor Jerome Napoleon, the ...

    Article : 392 words
  31. FRENCH HOME POLICY.

    LONDON, Sunday, 3.30 p.m.--M. Dupuy, the new French Premier, promises to ensure the execution of the decrees of the Courts of Justice. ...

    Article : 53 words
  32. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    The Railway Commissioners have provided ample facilities for those desirous of making the most of the holiday, every opportunity being given for residents of Sydney and suburbs to ...

    Article : 427 words
  33. THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON.

    LONDON, Sunday, 3.30 p.m.--The retiring Lord Mayor of London (Alderman Horatio D. Davies) has been raised to the rank of a baronet. ...

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  34. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. S. R. TRAILL.

    The funeral of the late Mr. S. R. Traill, who died on Sunday at his residence at Wahroonga, took place yesterday afternoon, at St. Thomas' Church, North Sydney. The service at the grave ...

    Article : 456 words
  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.--The barque Fairport, which lost a man overboard during the heavy gale last night, arrived at Port Adelaide in a disabled condition. She was bound from New ...

    Article : 123 words
  36. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    LONDON, Monday.--A Russian official note has been issued to the effect that the Vatican is supporting France in the claim to exercise a right of Protectorate over the Catholics in the East. ...

    Article : 42 words
  37. THE LATE MR. SAMUEL PLIMSOLL.

    LONDON, Monday.--The will of the late Mr. Samuel Plimsoll, "the sailors' friend," has been proved, the value of the estate being set down at £40,000 ...

    Article : 60 words
  38. THE DROUGHT.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.--A general committee of drought-distressed farmers' fund was held to-day. It was reported that rations to the value of £6000 had been distributed since the inception of the ...

    Article : 61 words
  39. THE NEWS IN SYDNEY.

    The first information received in Sydney stated that the tug Port Jackson, and the barquentine Handa Isle and schooner Hannah Nicholson bail gone ashore, and the news naturally created a ...

    Article : 236 words
  40. INTERCOLONIAL BOWLING.

    MELBOURNE, Monday.--The New South Wales bowlers engaged to play in the intercolonial matches which commence to-morrow, were offered a formal welcome to-day at a reception held ...

    Article : 354 words
  41. DEATH IN CHURCH.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.--While the Rev. S. Fairey was conducting a baptismal service in Knight's Bridge Baptist Church on Sunday evening, Mr. John Turner, of Knight's Bridge, who ...

    Article : 87 words
  42. EXPLOSION IN A COURT BUILDING.

    LONDON, Monday.--An explosion of gas in the vaults underneath the Supreme Court at Washington, United States, had the effect of completely wrecking the building. ...

    Article : 40 words
  43. CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT.

    LONDON, Monday.--A conspiracy was recently brought to light by the Brazilian authorities which had for its object the assassination of Dr. Prudente Jose de Morees, the President of the ...

    Article : 53 words
  44. THE ANARCHISTS.

    LONDON, Monday.--In connection with the measures for their repression, the anarchists threaten to take the life of Lieutenant General Pelloux, the Italian Premier. ...

    Article : 162 words
  45. THE FIRE ON THE SHANNON.

    MELBOURNE, Monday.--At the inquest on the woman Johanna Sutherland, who was burned to death in the fire on the lighter Shannon, at Yarraville, the jury returned a verdict of accidental ...

    Article : 45 words
  46. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    PORT DARWIN, Monday.--The buffalo hunters are retiring home for the wet season. It is estimated that the total number of hides procured for the season is 4000. ...

    Article : 100 words
  47. NEW ZEALAND.

    WELLINGTON, Monday.--Another death has occurred amongst the natives in the Bay of Plenty district, and it has been attributed to witchcraft. The police are proceeding to arrest ...

    Article : 94 words
  48. SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN BANGKOK.

    LONDON, Monday.--Reports have been received of serious disturbances in Bangkok, the capital of Slam. The Siamese police and soldiers are stated to ...

    Article : 38 words
  49. WEST AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS.

    KALGOORLIE, Monday.--The Bank of England plant started to-day on oxidised ore from the 100ft. and 200ft. levels. The Fall mills and cyanide plant will treat about 60 tons dally. It ...

    Article : 174 words
  50. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 125 words
  51. ACCIDENTS.

    Last evening George Sheaves, a plumber and gasfitter, was admitted to St. Vincent's Hospital, suffering from fracture of the Skull and laceration of the brain. Sheaves was employed at ...

    Article : 55 words
  52. SOME TALL CRICKET SCORES.

    LONDON, Monday.--K. S. Ranjitsinhjl, who is at present in India, took part in the match between the Patiala and Ambala military teams, and made a score of 257 runs not out on behalf ...

    Article : 53 words
  53. LOSS OF A PASSENGER.

    On the voyage from Melbourne of the Barrabool, which entered Sydney early this morning, she lost a steerage passenger, A. Doll. a pattern-maker by trade, and a native of Scotland. ...

    Article : 55 words
  54. FALL FROM A CART.

    Through falling from a cart yesterday, Henry Johnson, aged 28 years, sustained a fracture of the thigh. Johnson was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital by Constable Arnold, and was there ...

    Article : 48 words
  55. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

    LONDON, Monday.--Bar silver is quoted today at 2s 4d per oz. ...

    Article : 18 words
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