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  2. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Twenty-one warships proceed to Beyrout, the port of Damascus, in Syria. The friendly reception of the Kaiser's ...

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  3. AUSTRALIAN CONTINGENT.

    The Premier has received the following cablegram from. the Minister of Defence (Hon. G. T. Collins, M.L.C.), who is now in Melbourne:—"I have ...

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  4. RHODES'S DRIFT.

    A desperate fight took place at a locality on the north-western boundary known as Rhodes's Drift, named after the Hon. Cecil Rhodes. ...

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  5. OUR SUPPLEMENT.

    We publish to-day a series of illustrations, reproduced from photographs. of the most striking features connected with the departure of the Tasmanian ...

    Article : 323 words
  6. INTERCOLONIAL.

    In the Assembly to-night the Postmaster-General said that confidential negotiations were proceeding between the colonies interested in reference to ...

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  7. STEAMER AFRIC.

    The steamer Afric has been released from quarantine. Over 1000 tons of cargo will be transhipped for Melbourne and Adelaide. ...

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  8. ADVANCE OF THE BOERS.

    Owing to the heavy rains which have fallen in South Africa several of the rivers have been flooded. Amongst others is the Ugela, which ...

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  9. FEDERATION.

    Ex-Premier Reid intends in his private capacity to communicate with Premier Forrest to ascertain whether steps could be taken by which the ...

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  10. SHIPPING.

    The following notifications have been posted at Lloyd's:— Arrivals.—From Sydney via Melbourne and Capetown—Moravian, s. ...

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  11. NAVAL CONTINGENT.

    Towards the close of the engagement the naval contingent with quick-firing guns arrived, and silenced the Boer 40-pounders with the fifth round. ...

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  12. IMPERIAL LIGHT HORSE.

    The constitution of the Imperial Light Horse Regiment, now engaged in South Africa, has been explained. It includes a number of Australians, ...

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  13. LORD RANFURLY'S ABSENCE

    Chief Justice Stout has been gazetted Deputy Governor during the absence of Lord Ranfurly in Melbourne. ...

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  14. "DR. JIM" AT LADYSMITH.

    Amongst those who witnessed the fighting on the road to Elandslaagie yesterday were Dr. Jameson, the leader, and Sir John Willoughby, his ...

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  15. RETREAT FROM GLENCOE.

    A white flag was hoisted by the Boers during their great flight from the battlefield at Glencoe. This act prevented the British ...

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  16. MISHAP TO A STEAMER.

    The French steamer Tanais has put into Moreton Bay with her steering gear disabled. ...

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  17. METALS.

    Silver.—Bars are quoted at 2s 2 11-16d per ounce standard. ...

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  18. INLAND WIRES.

    At the Police Court to-day John M'Cormack was found guilty of the charge of assaulting James Turner in Liverpool-street yesterday, and was ...

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  19. BATTLE AT LADYSMITH.

    Further particulars are to hand regarding the fighting at Ladysmith yesterday. Colonol G. G. Grimwood's brigade, ...

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  20. THE OFFICERS.

    And now a few words as to the officers in charge of the contingent. Captain Cyril St. Clair Cameron is a typical soldier, and has seen plenty of ...

    Article : 306 words
  21. FEDERAL TARIFF.

    A representative deputation from the Chamber of Manufactures waited on the Treasurer this morning, and asked that a Customs representative ...

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  22. PRESS COMMENTS.

    All the newspapers comment on. the departure of the different units of the Australian contingent for South Africa. They praise the display of loyalty ...

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  23. COMPULSORY INSURANCE.

    At a meeting of the Marine Board held to-day the subject of compulsory insurance by employees of the board was referred to the lighthouse ...

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  24. DELAGOA BAY.

    M. Seller, a noted explorer, headed a deputation from the French-Africa Society, which waited yesterday on M. Delcasse, Minister for Foreign Affairs, ...

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  25. STRAHAN-LYELL RAILWAY.

    This afternoon a deputation, consisting of Mr. Gaffney (Master Warden of the Strahan Marine Board) and Wardens Morrisby and Henry, ...

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  26. NEW SOUTH WALES CONTINGENT.

    Matters in connection with the drilling and equipment of troops in camp for South Africa are proceeding steadily, and as the fitting up of the s. ...

    Article : 67 words
  27. GERMANY AND THE TRANSVAAL.

    On Monday the Emperor William of Germany, Colonel-in-Chief of the First (Royal) Dragoons, cordially wished the troops a safe return from South ...

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  28. TASMANIAN CONTINGENT.

    Colonel Legge has received the following telegram from Captain Cameron:—"Tasmanian contingent in good health. Their bearing at both ...

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  29. NOTES BY "RHODESIAN."

    The cablegrams with regard to the disaffection of the Free Staters and the projected deposition of President Steyn do not come with any surprise to one ...

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  30. THE MEN.

    Sergeant-Major Costello, staff instructor, Launceston. Sergeant A. V. Giblin, Sandy Bay Company. ...

    Article : 320 words
  31. THE WAR BALLOON.

    The war ballon has been issued to take observations in connection with the movements of the enemy. When the Kaffirs saw it they fell on ...

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  32. TOURISTS' ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of citizens interested in the Tourists' Association was held at the Mayor's Court room, Town Hall, last evening. There was a moderate ...

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  33. CHURCH REFERENCE.

    At the Wesleyan Sunday-school anniversary services on Sunday the Rev. D. B. Bridgwood, when addressing the children in the afternoon, spoke on ...

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  34. REINFORCEMENTS FROM ENGLAND.

    Field—Marshal the Right Hon. Lord Roberts of Candahar inspected the Connaught Rangers (formerly the 88th and 94th Regiments) and the Royal ...

    Article : 111 words
  35. DROWNED IN A WELL.

    A drowning fatality occurred at Detention River on Wednesday afternoon. A child, two years old, named Lilian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Breaky, ...

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  36. FEELING IN THE COUNTRY.

    Of course, like others, the news of the war is eagerly looked for by us every day, and we are glad to hear that the British are doing so well ...

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  37. WESTERN NEWS.

    The weather is still very fine. The influenza epidemic is very bad at present. To-morrow Mr. Robert Sticht will ...

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  38. PRESIDENT KRUGER.

    Herr Kruger, President of the Transvaal Republic, has reached Glencoe, to consult with General Joubert on the operations against the British troops. ...

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  39. RESULT REALLY WONDERFUL.

    Mr. W. C. Viljoen, Richmond, Cape Colony, says:—"My wife, who is subject to rheumatism, had at times such had attacks in lies arms, shoulders, and ...

    Article : 107 words
  40. MORE FIGHTING.

    On Sunday night General Sir George Stewart White sent a mountain battery, accompanied by the Royal Irish Fusiliers and the Gloucester ...

    Article : 208 words
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