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  2. CABLE MESSAGES.

    In the House of Commons yesterday the Prime Minister (Right Hon. A. J. Balfour) moved a resolution to the effect that the growing needs of the ...

    Article : 330 words
  3. INLAND WIRES

    The half-yearly meeting of the Hobart Savings Bank was held to-day, Mr. C. J. Barclay presiding. The balance-sheet, which was ...

    Article : 97 words
  4. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 342 words
  5. INTER-STATE CABLES.

    The Grand Lodge of the Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria has passed a resolution expressing indignation that in these days certain missionaries of the ...

    Article : 53 words
  6. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Right Hon. Sir J. Gordon Sprigg, replying to a deputation of Moderates, hoped that by union and reconciliation Capt colony would become the ...

    Article : 88 words
  7. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Mr. A. Ellis, of New Zealand, has disposed of his rights to an egg-preserving patent in the whole of Europe, except Russia. ...

    Article : 37 words
  8. CABLE MESSAGES.

    The Associated Chamber of Commerce has recommended the establishment of telegraphy, telephones, or thergrams between the lightships and ...

    Article : 129 words
  9. POPE LEO XIII.

    The condition of Pope Leo XIII.; who has been suffering from a cold, has now improved. ...

    Article : 22 words
  10. WOMEN LAWYERS.

    A bill introduced by Mr. Mackey to remove the disabilities now existing against the admission of women to the legal profession passed through ...

    Article : 35 words
  11. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

    At a meeting of the Executive Council to-day the following, among other business was transacted:—Lebrina, North Esk, was fixed upon as an ...

    Article : 96 words
  12. BRITISH ARMY.

    The War Office estimates total £34,500,000, providing for an army of 235,761. The Secretary of State for War ...

    Article : 73 words
  13. THE RAILWAYS.

    The Johannesburg Railway conference has recommended the construction, of a railway to the springs at Ermalo, at a cost of £1,000,000, and a through ...

    Article : 46 words
  14. FEDERATION.

    The Federal Cabinet sat for nearly three hours to-day. All the members of the Government, excepting the hon Ministers, were present. The sugar ...

    Article : 93 words
  15. MINERS' STRIKE.

    Two thousand workmen at Koyeston and other Blaenavon pits have struck work because they are not allowed to finish earlier in the day. They ...

    Article : 36 words
  16. COTTON EXCHANGE EXCITEMENT.

    Excitement prevails on the New York Cotton Exchange, heavy bear sales of May options at 21 points having been effected. ...

    Article : 26 words
  17. QUEENSTOWN FIRE BRIGADE

    At a meeting of the Fire Brigade Board to-day a letter was read from Superintendent Bennell, of the Launceston Fire Brigade, congratulating ...

    Article : 55 words
  18. SHIPPING.

    Arrivals.—From Kaipara (N.Y.)— Hertnes, bq. From Sydney—Margaret, s., and Ebbing, s. From an Australian port—Starzin, s. ...

    Article : 46 words
  19. HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    Mr. J. H. M. Campbell, K.C., Solicitor-General for Ireland, has been elected M.P. for Dublin University by a small majority over Mr. Samuels, K.C., who ...

    Article : 39 words
  20. SIR WILLIAM LYNE'S HEALTH.

    Sir William Lyne is improving in health, and was able to-day to attend a meeting of the Federal Cabinet. ...

    Article : 25 words
  21. THE HUMBERTS' CASE.

    It is intended to liberate Maria D'Aurignao, owing to her ,weak mindedness. ...

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  22. DEPUTY-POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

    Mr. H. L. D'Emden, chief clerk of the 'Hobart Post Office, was appointed Deputy-Postmaster-General of Tasmania at a meeting of the Federal ...

    Article : 33 words
  23. A TERRIBLE DEATH.

    A middle-aged man named James Harris met with a shockingly sudden death this morning. Harris was employed at the Mount Lyell Company's ...

    Article : 102 words
  24. FOUR SAILORS INJURED.

    An explosion of gasoline on board a submarine boat at Portsmouth injured four sailors. ...

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  25. MACEDONIAN REFORMS.

    A Blue Book has just been issued showing that the Austro-Russian scheme in regard to Macedonia was communicated to the Marquis of ...

    Article : 71 words
  26. PAN-GERMAN BOMBAST.

    Dr. Scharlich, presiding at a meeting of the Hanseatic Colonial Society, declared that the Pan-German bombast had imperilled German interests and ...

    Article : 44 words
  27. METHODIST CONFERENCE CLOSED.

    The annual conference of the United Methodist Churches of Victoria and Tasmania was brought to a close to- day. The president (Rev. Bickford) ...

    Article : 46 words
  28. MULLAH'S FOLLOWERS.

    Dysentery is decimating the Mullah's followers. ...

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  29. THE GERMAT EMPEROR.

    It has been officially announced at Berlin that the letter to Hollmon was entirely in the Kaiser's own hhandwriting, and represented his individual ...

    Article : 133 words
  30. VACCINATION ACT.

    In reply to a question in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister (Right Hon. A. J. Balfour) said the Vaccination Act would be renewed for one ...

    Article : 34 words
  31. DECREE NISI GRANTED.

    A decree nisi has been granted to Mrs. Hugh Watt on the grounds of her husband's cruelty and misconduct with Lady Violet Beauchamp. ...

    Article : 29 words
  32. POLITICAL.

    Mr. J. C. Von Stieglitz was through Lilydale on Wednesday. He is (writes our own correspondent) very hopeful of success, and will meet the electors ...

    Article : 201 words
  33. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Joseph Henry Shorthouse, the author of the well-known work "John Inglesant." [Joseph Henry Shorthouse, ...

    Article : 139 words
  34. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    South Australian wheat is obtainable from Te-sellers at 6s, but a higher price is asked for parcels for forward delivery. Flour is selling at £12 10s. ...

    Article : 247 words
  35. UNITED STATES NAVY.

    The United States Congress has added [?]00 men to the navy and voted 1,500,000 dollars (£300,000) for target practice, and 120,000 dollars (£24,000) ...

    Article : 35 words
  36. COMMERCIAL.

    Wheat.—The English and American wheat markets are steady, but the Continental are quiet, and occasionally weaker. Cargoes are slow of sale, ...

    Article : 182 words
  37. BRITISH FOOD SUPPLY.

    A deputation waited on the Prime Minister yesterday, and urged the appointment of a Royal Commission to enquire into the food supply of Great ...

    Article : 165 words
  38. OBJECT IN VIEW.

    America's huge naval programme is Interpreted as a reply to the German and Austrian attempts to revive a Central European Customs as a boycott ...

    Article : 55 words
  39. FRANCE AND ABYSSINIA.

    M. Legarde, French Minister to Abyssinia, is returning to Paris on leave, and has asked to be transferred elsewhere. ...

    Article : 27 words
  40. RUSSIANS AT ADEN.

    The Russian officer who was arrested while entering the fortifications has been released, though he was caught examining the range and ...

    Article : 47 words
  41. HAVE YOU A VOTE?

    Citizens should inspect the electoral rolls at the Town Hall, or they may be disappointed on the day of election by flnding they are disfranchised. ...

    Article : 127 words
  42. FINANCIAL.

    The returns of the Bank of England for the week, as compared with those of the previous week, are as follow, the figures of a week ago being given ...

    Article : 86 words
  43. AN INSOLVENT CLFRIC.

    The Rev. Tremayne Dunstan, in a statement of his a[?]airs to the Bankruptcy Court to-day, set down the amount due to unsecured creditors as ...

    Article : 52 words
  44. MONROEISM.

    Many distinguished German jurists have given expression to opinions hostile to Monroeism. Professor Wagner declares it is but ...

    Article : 34 words
  45. BRAVERY AT SEA.

    Leading Hamburg shippers, Including Herrs Alfred Ballin, Linie Woermann, and Aug. Wolff, have formed an association to train sailors and ...

    Article : 43 words
  46. A SHOCKING SUICIDE.

    A shocking event occurred this morning in the offices of Messrs. Metcalfe and Co., the well-known shipping and insurance brokers, in Bridge-street. The ...

    Article : 101 words
  47. AN ARMY SCANDAL.

    In the House of Commons the Secretary of State for War (Right Hon. W. St. John Brodrick) explained that the attention of the Commander-in-Chief ...

    Article : 329 words
  48. REFORM LEAGUE.

    A lengthy meeting of the general executive of the Reform League was held yesterday afternoon at the secretary's office, when many matters of ...

    Article : 149 words
  49. GERMAN TARIFF.

    The London Chamber of Commerce has convened a conference to call Lord Lansdowne's attention to the dissatisfaction created by the German toriff. ...

    Article : 31 words
  50. STOCK EXCHANGE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 25 words
  51. THE MONEY MARKET.

    The open market discount rate for three months bank bills at the close of the day on Thursday was 3½ per cent., being ½ per cent. below the Bank of ...

    Article : 40 words
  52. EARLY CLOSING.

    The House of Commons has agreed to Mr. R. J. Grice's resolution affirming the desirability of the borough and district councils regulating the closing ...

    Article : 54 words
  53. DEATH BY SUFFOCATION.

    An inquest on the body of Joseph Ninnes, farmer, of Penworthan, whose body was exhumed in consequence of the circulation of sensational reports, ...

    Article : 126 words
  54. NORTH SEA SQUADRON.

    In the House of Commons the Prime Minister (Right Hon. A. J. Balfour) declared that a new naval port and base was being established at St. ...

    Article : 81 words
  55. GOVERNMENT STOCKS.

    British 2½ per cent. consols are quoted at £91 12s 6d. New South Wales 3 per cents. are quoted at £89. ...

    Article : 224 words
  56. ELECTION MEETINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 12 words
  57. MR. J. G. DAVIES AT GOULD'S COUNTRY.

    Mr. J. G. Davies held a meeting here last night, when he gave an account of his stewardship, and explained the financial position. A vote of confidence ...

    Article : 48 words
  58. METALS.

    Copper.—The quotations are £60 7s 6d for spot, and £60 12s 6d three months' delivery. Tin.—The quotation is £136 17s 3d ...

    Article : 119 words
  59. ARLTUNGA GOLDFIELDS.

    Four new syndicates are being formed in London to take up claims on the Aritunga goldfields, in South Australia. ...

    Article : 85 words
  60. WAGES OF CABINETMAKERS

    The award of the Arbitration Court, giving cabinetmakers 1s 3d per hour, lat led to trouble at Auckland, where 70 workmen, who the employers ...

    Article : 67 words
  61. ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF LANDS.

    There was a crowded meeting at the Crescent Hall to-night, when an address was given by the Minister of Lands (Hon. B. Mulcahy). Mr. John ...

    Article : 1,988 words
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