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  2. MASSACRE IN AFRICA. BRITISH EXPEDITION LOST.

    A report has been received from Bonny, at one of the mouths of the Niger, on the west coast of Africa, of a terrible massacre of a British expedition. ...

    Article : 137 words
  3. ENGLAND AND AMERICA. ARBITRATION TREATY SIGNED.

    The general arbitration treaty between Great Britain and the United States, which has been in preparation for some time past by Sir Julian Paunceforte, the British ...

    Article : 268 words
  4. A POISONING MYSTERY CLEARED UP BY A CONFESSION.

    A poisoning trial has taken place in Yokohama, Japan, which has occasioned a great sensation, and which in some of its principal features and surroundings is ...

    Article : 176 words
  5. WRECK AT LAKES ENTRANCE.

    The iron burque County of Antrim, 1,200 tons, in charge of Captain Hyland, and a crew of 18 men all told, and laden with steel rails from Maryport, England, to ...

    Article : 265 words
  6. THE ORIENT IN A GALE.

    Terrible weather was encountered by the Orient on her voyage from Melbourne to Sydney, which was completed at an early hour this morning. The steamer left Melbourne ...

    Article : 374 words
  7. THE SHIPPING DIFFICULTY. OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE.

    The R.M.S. Orient arrived in Sydney this morning, and consequently Mr. H. B. Howard Smith, one of the delegates of the Victorian Steamship-owners' Association, ...

    Article : 517 words
  8. The Argus.

    It is not unreasonable to suppose that Sir HENRY WRIXON may have been inclined at one time to regard socialism with something like hopeful ...

    Article : 6,851 words
  9. ANOTHER REPORT.

    The Imperial Government has received an official telegram in regard to the reported massacre on the Niger coast which is not so positive as to the fate of the party. ...

    Article : 77 words
  10. HISTORY OF THE CASE.

    This most sensational murder case is one which has caused much excitement amongst the European residents of the Japanese empire. Mr. W. R. Carey was one of the ...

    Article : 2,305 words
  11. SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.

    A young man named Weston, who is employed by the firm of Messrs. John Cooper and Sons, ironmongers, of Elizabeth-street, made a ghastly discovery in the shop last ...

    Article : 943 words
  12. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The announcement that the Premier is taking steps to fix the date for the meeting of the Federal Convention has given great satisfaction locally. But his determination not to ...

    Article : 550 words
  13. THE QUEEN'S REIGN.

    The Prince of Wales, referring to the intended celebration in honour of the completion of the sixtieth year of Her Majesty the Queen's reign. states that ...

    Article : 74 words
  14. THE ALASKA QUESTION.

    The question at issue between the British and United States Governments in regard to the boundaries of Alaska is being carried forward to a settlement apart from the ...

    Article : 45 words
  15. AN AMERICAN EDICT.

    The Government of the United States has issued an order to its ambassadors and Ministers abroad, prohibiting them from making speeches on political subjects. ...

    Article : 96 words
  16. THE POSITION IN ADELAIDE.

    The most important development of the engineers' trouble at Port Adelaide this morning was the withdrawal of Mr. Scott, chief engineer of the steamer Ferret, from ...

    Article : 181 words
  17. TAXATION OF IRELAND.

    The Irish newspapers, criticising Mr. Balfour's references to the taxation question in the speech he delivered at Manchester on Saturday, complain that it was marked by ...

    Article : 45 words
  18. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    It is reported that Canon Montag[?] Johnstone-Wigg, of St. John's Pro-Cathedral, Brisbane, will shortly be ordained Bishop of New [?]nea. ...

    Article : 130 words
  19. THE RUSSIAN BUDGET.

    In the Russian budget of 1897 the sum of 129,000,000 roubles (about £22,000,000) is devoted to the building of new railway lines. ...

    Article : 32 words
  20. A LEPER IN MELBOURNE.

    A Chinese leper was discovered walking the streets of Melbourne yesterday, and is at present in the custody of the police awaiting transmission to the lepers' quarters ...

    Article : 450 words
  21. DRINK AND DEGRADATION.

    The plain-clothes police of the city are familiar with scenes of degradation, and none know more of the wretched hovels in which the poverty-stri[?]ken and the ...

    Article : 735 words
  22. PRINCE LOBANOFF.

    It is announced that Count Mouravieff, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, has been chosen to succeed the [?] Prince Lobanoff as Minister of Foreign Affairs. ...

    Article : 38 words
  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The adjourned inquiry into the circumstances of the death of Francis Blan was concluded to-day. The evidence was directed to show that an illegal operation was performed ...

    Article : 76 words
  24. THE STOCKTON DISASTER.

    The taking of the evidence at the inquest held at Newcastle upon the victims of the late Stockton colliery disaster was concluded to-day. ...

    Article : 179 words
  25. SHIPPING NEWS.

    Arrived.—Hanseat, s.s., from Sydney, via Melbourne and Adelaide, Warragul, from Sydney, via Geelong, Melbourne, and Portland; Mamari, from Wellington; Indramayo, ...

    Article : 45 words
  26. THE PLAGUE IN INDIA.

    The bubonic plague continues to cause much alarm[?] and consernation in Bombay. Seventy-five per cent. of the cotton and ...

    Article : 121 words
  27. THE PORT DARWIN HURRICANE.

    In view of the scarcity of skilled artisans at Port Darwin to repair the damage done by the recent cyclone and the opposition to the Government Resident's proposal to import ...

    Article : 388 words
  28. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. John Purchas, late chairman, and Mr. Daw, a member of the Roads Board, have been compelled by the auditors to refund £54, part of the money given by the ...

    Article : 67 words
  29. SOCIALISM AND LIBERTY.

    Sir,—The absurd inconsistencies into which your state-socialistic contemporary is constantly being betrayed are enough to tickle the sense of humour of a very ...

    Article : 428 words
  30. THE STEEL RAILS TENDER.

    An investigation made by the officers of the Works department into the tender of Messrs. C. and G. Hoskins, for the supply of 150,000 tons of steel rails at £7/14/ per ...

    Article : 267 words
  31. THE INDIAN FAMINE.

    Baron Rothschild has subscribed £1,000 to the Lord Mayor of London's Indian Famine Relief Fund. ...

    Article : 26 words
  32. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET. NEW SOUTH WALES V. VICTORIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 140 words
  33. NEW ZEALAND.

    Wm[?] Spae, the German commercial traveller charged[?] at Wellington with failing to take out a license as required by law, was ordered to purchase one, the cost of which is £50, and ...

    Article : 76 words
  34. TASMANIA.

    The balque Duncraig has arrived from Adelaide in ballast, under charter to load railway sleepers for South Africa. It is reported that the promoters of the ...

    Article : 123 words
  35. THE COAL-MINERS' STRIKE.

    The strike of miners at Jumbunna, which has lasted some six weeks, has now been settled, and the men will resume work in the pit to-morrow. The arrange ...

    Article : 101 words
  36. THE LOAN PICTURES.

    Although a compromise has been arranged between the insurance companies and the board of governors of the Public Library, Museum, and Art Gallery, whereby the fire ...

    Article : 247 words
  37. THE RABBIT PEST.

    Mr. Barton, the rabbit inspector of Bourke, reporting to the Department of Lands for the month of December, states that rabbits are greatly on the increase in ...

    Article : 134 words
  38. VICTORIA V. TASMANIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 191 words
  39. COMPETENT JUDGES

    Accord the palm to Wolfe's Schnapps for superiority in flavour over anything in the way of an alcoholic cordial in the market.— [Advt.]. ...

    Article : 31 words
  40. MAIL STEAMERS.

    R.M.S. Ballarat arrived at Plymouth on the 10th inst. R.M.S. China left Colombo for Australia on the 10th inst. ...

    Article : 25 words
  41. KANDY KOOLA COUPONS.

    The following are the winning numbers for week ending January 12:— 1st prize.... 206,033 7th prize.... 26,713 2nd prize.... 152,327 8th prize.... 112,836 ...

    Article : 100 words
  42. GOUT.

    To promptly cure gout sufferers should eliminate the urates from the system by taking Bishop's Citrate of Lithla. It is strongly recommended by the "Lancet" and "British Medical Journal." of ...

    Article : 53 words
  43. AT WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

    Bamboo Flower Stands.............. 1s. 6d. Bamboo Chairs, rush scats.......... 13s. 6d. Bamboo Chairs, upholstered scats......16s. 6d. Bamboo Gipsy Tables.............. 2s. 6d. ...

    Article : 35 words
  44. DO NOT BE MISLED.

    "Robur " tea has no equal either in quality, flavour, or strength; it stands preeminently alone.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 22 words
  45. AT WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

    Tapestry Table Covers, 7/6. Real Swiss Lace Sideboard Covers, 1½ yards long, 4/8; Colourd do., 3/3; Real Guipure Lace do., 4/. Swiss Lace Doyleys, in ceru or while, 10d. each, Pongee Silks, ...

    Article : 55 words
  46. THE LEVIATHAN CLOTHING COMPANY,

    The leading house for Boys' and Men's Ready-made Clothing. HIGH-CLASS TAILORS. All-wool Sac Suits to order, 55s, 60s., 70s. ...

    Article : 35 words
  47. DON'T LOOK OLD.

    With advancing years greyness increases. Stop this with LOCKYER'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTORES, which darkens to the former colour and preserves the appearance.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 26 words
  48. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.

    Pears, Soap Makers to Her Majesty the Queen.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 13 words
  49. CADBURY'S COCOA.

    "The typical cocoa of English manufacture. Absolutely pure."—The "Analyst." —[Advt.] ...

    Article : 18 words
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