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  2. THE JAMESON RAID.

    In the House of Commons last night the debate on the motion by Mr. Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, for the re-appointment of the select committee ...

    Article : 261 words
  3. BRITISH MILITARY DEFENCES.

    In the House of Commons last night the intentions of the Government with regard to strengthening the military defences of the United Kingdom were announced by ...

    Article : 152 words
  4. ENGLAND AND AMERICA. THE ARBITRATION TREATY.

    Senator Sherman, who has been appointed by Mr. M'Kinley to be his Secretary of State, is confident that the arbitration treaty between Great Britain and the ...

    Article : 139 words
  5. THE GLENBROOK MURDERS.

    The ship Burmah, which was at Newcastle, New South Wales, at the time the Swan Hilda was there, and which left for San Francisco on November 20, three days ...

    Article : 224 words
  6. THE FEDERAL CONVENTION.

    The first nomination for election to the Federal Convention was received on Saturday. It was that of Mr. W. A. Trenwith, bootmaker, and was attested by the ...

    Article : 94 words
  7. THE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN.

    A distinctive feature of the Australian federation will be that the colonies will always be greater than the states, cantons, and provinces and principalities of other ...

    Article : 931 words
  8. THE SAFE ROBBERS.

    At frequent intervals during the last four or five months the public have been startled by audicious safe robberies, the perpetrators of which invariably succeeded ...

    Article : 3,163 words
  9. The Argus.

    There is no need whatever to regret the discussion of the federal question at the Hobart Conference. Whatever is to be said against the proposed ...

    Article : 6,941 words
  10. ATTITUDE OF THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATINN.

    The following circular, which has been issued by the secretary of the Victorian Licensed Victuallers' Association, has been handed to us for publication:— ...

    Article : 450 words
  11. THE ALASKA BOUNDARY.

    Mr. Richard Olney, the American Secretary of State, and Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador at Washington, have signed a convention agreeing to the ...

    Article : 53 words
  12. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. THE GOLD-FIELDS.

    The main shaft on the Leonard Gem is down to a depth of 90ft., at which point a well-defined reef 2ft. 6in. wide was met, carrying good gold from a depth of 70ft. to ...

    Article : 546 words
  13. THE QUEEN'S REIGN.

    In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, made a statement respecting the invitations issued to the colonies in ...

    Article : 139 words
  14. TRAGEDY AT KILMORE.

    A terible tragedy was enacted at Kilmore East yesterday. An old couple, Joseph Hurst, 60 years of age, and his wife, Johanna Hurst, 68 years of age, have lived ...

    Article : 660 words
  15. THE COWLEY DIVORCE.

    The suit for divorce instituted by Countess Cowley against her husband, Earl Cowley, on the ground of his adultery with Mrs. Charles Charrington, was heard in ...

    Article : 95 words
  16. ACTION IN THE SUBURBS.

    A deputation, consisting of the president, secretary, and Councillor Kemp, of the St. Kilda branch of the A.N.A., waited on the mayor of St. Kilda on Saturday morning ...

    Article : 120 words
  17. AMERICAN POLITICS.

    Mr. W. M'Kinley, the President-elect, has offered the position of Secretary to the Treasury to Mr. Lyman Gage, a Chicago banker, by whom it has been accepted. ...

    Article : 46 words
  18. THE WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE COUNCIL.

    At the meeting of the "United Council for Woman's Suffrage," held on Friday, January 29, it was decided to ask every candidate for the Federal Convention whether ...

    Article : 59 words
  19. SPEECH BY MR. R. E. O'CONNOR.

    Mr. R. E. O'Connor, M.L.C., who was Minister of Justice in the Dibbs Cabinet, and is a candidate for the Federal Convention, opened the campaign at Narrabri ...

    Article : 378 words
  20. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Factories and Shops Act comes into force to-morrow in the city of Sydney and the suburbs. A petition to the Premier is being signed, ...

    Article : 328 words
  21. AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON APPOINTMENTS.

    The following appointments to the vessels of the Australian Squadron are announced:Captain John E. Meryon, of the ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. THE LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the London wool sales to-day prices were well maintained, and little wool was withdrawn. The total quantity catalogued to date is ...

    Article : 135 words
  23. PERTH, Saturday. THE GOLD YIELDS.

    The gold yield of Western Australia for 1896 was:—Coolgardie, 69,135oz.; East Coolgardie, 85,287oz.; North-east Coolgardie, 4,113oz.; North Coolgardie, 17,160oz.; ...

    Article : 62 words
  24. ROBBERY OF MAIL BAGS.

    What appears to be a second robbery of mail bags has been discovered. Several bags were taken out of the Government train at the Midland Junction for transfer ...

    Article : 415 words
  25. THE CASE OF SUN HING.

    Sir,—When the amount of the penalty inflicted on San Yeck, a few weeks ago, for working in his laundry in the early morning, was contributed by an indignant public, ...

    Article : 540 words
  26. BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The championship matches in connection with the Victorian Bowling Association brought to a close, as far as the first prize was concerned, on Saturday afternoon, at Flemington green. The victor ...

    Article : 719 words
  27. THE TASMANIAN ELECTIONS.

    The writs for the Federal Convention elections will be issued on Monday, and nominations will be receivable up to February 12. Several aspirants are mentioned, ...

    Article : 40 words
  28. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Kauri Gum.—At the auction sales to-day 4,942 cases of kauri gum were offered, and 1,444, were sold. Prices showed a decline of 2/6 per cwt. Three-quarter scraped ...

    Article : 75 words
  29. THE FEDERAL CONVENTION ELECTION.

    Sir,—The Federal Convention election takes place on March 4. On that date the Wesleyan ministers from all parts of the colony will be in Melbourne at the annual ...

    Article : 187 words
  30. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 390 words
  31. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  32. QUEENSLAND.

    The Customs collection at Brisbane for the month of January amounted to £52, 208, being a decrease of £736 compared with January last year. ...

    Article : 27 words
  33. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 298 words
  34. SUDDEN DEATHS.

    A man named James Tompkies, 46 years of age, died very suddenly on Saturday at Hampton. The deceased was a buyer for Messrs. Keary and Tonge, butter dealers ...

    Article : 242 words
  35. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The bubonic plague has broken out in the Japanese island of Formosa. LONDON, Jan. 31. A company called the West Australian ...

    Article : 63 words
  36. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Arthur George Kent Johnston, of The Lodge, Wimmera-place, St. Kilda, mining engineer. Complete schedule, Liabilities, £4,214 6s, 3½d,; assets, £105 5s,; deficiency, ...

    Article : 105 words
  37. THE BRIG PHILLIS.

    The brig Phyllis, which is anchored in Waterloo Bay, signalled last evening that she was unable to heave up her anchor, and was in want of immediate assistance. ...

    Article : 156 words
  38. TASMANIA.

    The Premier, Sir E. Braddon, entertains the visiting Premiers at the Tasmanian Club on Tuesday. The Austrian war-ship Albatross, has ...

    Article : 30 words
  39. DON'T LOOK OLD.

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

    Article : 26 words
  40. AT WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

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

    Article : 36 words
  41. A COMFORTING CUP.

    Pure "Robur" Tea.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 9 words
  42. AVOID TYPHOID FEVER

    By using NESTLE'S SWISS MILK. It is strongly recommended by the medical profession. Being made from the purest cow's milk only, is the most reliable in the world.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 36 words
  43. HANDY KOOLA TEA.

    The only Tea used at the Sunday-schools Industrial Exhibition, giving universal satisfaction. SOLD EVERYWHERE. —[Advt.] ...

    Article : 26 words
  44. HEADACHE.

    Readers of this paper should know that Bishop's "Citrate of Caffeine" is an immediate cure for headache Strongly recommended by the "Lancet" and "British Medical Journal." Of all chemists, ...

    Article : 49 words
  45. THE LEVIATHAN CLOTHING COMPANY.

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

    Article : 35 words
  46. AT WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

    Wardrobes, plato-glass doors.......... £2 7 6 Vienna Cane Chairs.............. 0 4 8 Housemald's Steps, five-tread........ 0 3 3 Flock Mattresses, full double........ 0 [?] [?] ...

    Article : 43 words
  47. THE HABIT OF HEALTH.

    The constant use of Pears' Soap.— [Advt.] ...

    Article : 16 words
  48. CADBURY'S COCOA.

    "Of the highest degree of purity,"— "Health"—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 14 words
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