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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 220 words
  3. CABLE MESSAGES.

    H.M.S. Irresistible has been attached to the Mediterranean squadron, and H.M.SS. Bulwark and Vengeance and new battleships are shortly to ...

    Article : 35 words
  4. INLAND WIRES.

    A presentation of a framed enlarged, photograph of himself was present to Dr. Davis by the residents of Sheffield at the W.C.T.U. Hall to-day. ...

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  5. CABLE MESSAGES.

    Copper.—The quotations for standard brands are £52 5s for spot and £52 2s 6d for three months' delivery. Silver.—Bars are quoted at 2s 0 13-16d ...

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  6. INTER-STATE CABLES.

    The hearing of the action instituted by Mr. Wallace Brownlow, operatic vocalist and actor, to recover from the Sandaringham House Company, ...

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  7. FEDERATION.

    Sir Michael M'Eacharn presented a petition from a large number of importers and traders, asking that duties on linen and piece goods should be either ...

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  8. INTER-STATE CABLES.

    A returned Australian has told a story to the Prime Minister and to General Hutton of the execution of two Australian officers of an irregular ...

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  9. WOOL MARKET.

    There was a brisk sale for Merino wools to-day, and the prices obtained were the highest of the series. Amongst the sales were the ...

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  10. LIBERAL PARTY.

    Right Hon. Herbert Gladstone (L.). speaking at West Leeds, upheld Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's leadership. He agreed that Lord Rosebery's ...

    Article : 52 words
  11. POLICE DEPARTMENT.

    The following police changes have been notified:—Sub-Inspector Phillips from Hamilton to Kempton, vice Sub-Inspector Finigan, who resigned at ...

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  12. CHILLAGOE COMPANY.

    The poll for the election of directors in the New Chillagoe R.M. Co., Limited, resulted in the return of Messrs. C. W. Chapman, Wm. Knox, John ...

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  13. MR. RHODES.

    Right Hon. Cecil Rhodes's heart is growing daily imperceptibly weaker. He had a severe heart attack last night, and the patient is weaker than ever, and ...

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  14. NEW WARSHIPS.

    Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales launched the battleship Prince of Wales at Chatham, and the Prince of Wales laid the keel plate of a ...

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  15. THE TARIFF.

    Further consideration was given the tariff in committee. The Treasurer (Sir George Turner) agreed that, as members for the far ...

    Article : 219 words
  16. LONGFORD STATE SCHOOL.

    The Minister of Education is satisfied as to the desirableness of purchasing the piece of land adjoining the Longford state school for the school ...

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  17. THE MINE DISASTER.

    The relief fund opened on behalf of the sufferers by the disaster at the Cardigan Proprietary mine at Ballarat now shows a total of £117. ...

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  18. A JAPO-CHINESE BANK.

    A Japo-Chinese bank is being formed to compete with the Russo-Chinese institution in Manchuria. ...

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  19. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. Brotherton (Conservative) succeeded Viscount Milton (U.) for Wake-field by a majority of 981. ...

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  20. A DREDGE LAUNCHED.

    The sand dredge built for the marine board was launched this afternoon. Mrs. J. J. Gaff[?]ey performed the ceremony. She christened the boat ...

    Article : 81 words
  21. THE DROUGHT BROKEN.

    A telegram from Finley reports that the drought has broken. Rain has fallen steadily throughout the day. ...

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  22. NEW HEBRIDES.

    Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain has announced the early appointment of a deputy commissioner to reside in the New Hebrides, to watch the interests ...

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  23. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Wheat was firm to-day at 3s 6½d to 3s 7d. Algerian milling oats, 2s 8d to 2s 8½d; feed, 2s 5d to 2s 7d. Chaff, £2 15s to £3 5s. Prime potatoes, £5 ...

    Article : 115 words
  24. IRISH LAND BILL.

    Right Hon. George Wyndham's bill was read a first time in the House of Commons yesterday, and created a favourable impression. It provides ...

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  25. DEAN COWPER.

    Dean Cowper, of St. Andrew's Cathedral, is hardly likely to live the week out. ...

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  26. DISTURBANCE IN RUSSIA.

    At Moscow 648 male and female students were arrested on the charge of organising demonstrations in favour of altering the form of government. Czar ...

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  27. QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL.

    A meeting was held at the Albert Hall on Tuesday, when there were present—Mesdames Sadler (in the chair), Clemons, Savigny, Fairthorne, ...

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  28. SIR REDVERS BULLER.

    A British correspondence is proceeding over the Spion Kop incident. General Sir Redvers Buller denies he commanded on the occasion, and declares ...

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  29. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The annual Easter exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was commenced to-day under promising auspices. The ...

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  30. A SERIOUS LOSS.

    A return prepared by the State Treasurer shows that the probable loss for the year in connection with the Commonwealth tariff will be over £400,000. ...

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  31. SENATOR KEATING.

    Senator Keating is taking steps to see that the postal law which is being enforced against. "Tattersall's" shall also be enforced against all art ...

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  32. WEST DEVON BRANCH BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

    The Ulverstone branch board met on Saturday, when there were present—Messrs. Thomas Shaw (chairman), R. Phillips, S. Mason, H. S. Hewitt, J. H. ...

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  33. ROUGH EXPERIENCE OF A TROOPSHIP.

    The troopship Devon arrived this morning from New Zealand, having on board the second half of the New Zealand ninth contingent, consisting ...

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  34. EARLY CLOSING ACT.

    A referendum of ratepayers of the city was taken to-day to ascertain their wishes whether the Early Closing Act should operate in the metropolis. It ...

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  35. GOULD'S COUNTRY ROAD TRUST.

    The above trust met on Saturday, the members present being—Mr. A. Johnston (chairman), Messrs. P. W. Steel, W. H. Payne, A. Becker, and J. ...

    Article : 155 words
  36. FULLER'S MYRIORAMA CO.

    On Good Friday night Mr. John Fuller, a tenor and entrepreneur, assisted by his myriorama company, will give a sacred illustrated concert at the ...

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  37. TROOPS FOR THE CORONATION.

    Field-Marshal Lord Wolseley will command the colonial troops on the occasion of the coronation, and the headquarters will be Alexandra Palace. ...

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  38. THE TEA DUTY.

    The Federal Government has abandoned its intention of recommitting the tea duty as hopeless. ...

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  39. TEA AND KEROSENE.

    Merchants and politicians were surprised this morning when they read that the duty bad been removed from kerosene. The remission of duty on ...

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  40. A WELCOME RAINFALL

    Heavy rain has fallen throughout the agricultural areas, which were parched up for the want of it, none having fallen for three months in the south ...

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  41. FIGHTING DE LA REY.

    A combined movement is being made against General De La Rey. The cavalry, without guns or impedimenta, captured 100 prisoners, three ...

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  42. TATTERSALL'S SWEEPS'

    Premier Lewis has wired Mr. Barton as follows:—"Replying to your telegram of the 22nd inst. regarding your contemplated interference with ...

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  43. BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    Another case of plague has been reported, the patient being a man named Hogan. ...

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  44. BEACONSFIELD NOTES.

    Harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Methodist Church yesterday. The Rev. T. Roberts, of Lefroy, preached in the morning, and at 3 ...

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  45. STEAMER FREIGHT.

    The Brisbane rough measurement freight on steamer is 40s, and fine 50s. All others are unaltered. ...

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  46. PRODUCE WEIGHTS.

    The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has adopted a resolution, that all produce should be sold by the cental, and is prepared to co-operate with other ...

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  47. LATE MAIL DELIVERY

    In reply to a petition asking for Detter mail facilities, the Deputy Postmaster-General has granted residents of Stanley a short delivery in the ...

    Article : 97 words
  48. PRESIDENCY OF CUBA.

    General Palma assumes the Presidency and entire control of Cuba on May 20. The American officials and forces will withdraw, but the artillery ...

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  49. POTATOES FOR NEW GUINEA

    Mr. George Tatlow, of Stanley, is sending this week 100 boxes of potatoes by the s. Easby for transhipment at Sydney to New Guinea. He expects ...

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  50. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Edwards, organiser of the Liberal Labour Federation. ...

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  51. STOCK EXCHANGE.

    The quotations for Mount Lyell, North Lyell, and Chillagoe shares show to change. ...

    Article : 19 words
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