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  2. THE FEDERAL CONVENTION.

    The elector may find some difficulty i[?] preparing this ballot paper, owing to his having to strike out 19 names, and to leave in the exact number of 10. ...

    Article : 3,032 words
  3. THE CRETAN CRISIS. DECISION OF THE POWERS.

    The European powers have at length fixed a definite term within which Greece must comply with their demand to withdraw its naval and military forces from ...

    Article : 137 words
  4. THE TRANSVAAL. VOLKSRAAD PROROGUED.

    The Volksraad of the South African Republic was prorogued yesterday by President Kruger. The President, in addressing the ...

    Article : 123 words
  5. THE QUEEN'S REIGN. SPEECH BY MR. REID.

    The Premier to-night, at an enthusiastic meeting of electors, held at Paddington, delivered a powerful address in favour of federation. He was asked, "Are you ...

    Article : 302 words
  6. THE AMERICAN TARIFF. DUTIES ON WOOL.

    A conference has been held between representatives of the American Wool Manufacturers' Association and the Woolgrowers' Association, for the purpose of ...

    Article : 125 words
  7. THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.

    Tenders for the new £750,000 3½ pet cent. loan issued by the Metropolitan Board of Works were oponed yesterday at the offices of the board in the presence of a small ...

    Article : 1,676 words
  8. THE BOOTMAKERS' UNION.

    At the old Trades-hall yesterday evening Mr. Irenwith replied to the strictures passed upon him at the recent meeting of boot operatives. The charges against the ...

    Article : 2,656 words
  9. The Argus[?]

    Very soon his radical friend will be wishing that Mr. Seddon would never set foot in this colony. Or if he does come, they will desire that he should ...

    Article : 7,798 words
  10. A STRONG SYNDICATE FORMED.

    A strong American syndicate has been formed, which hopes to be able to buy 1,000,000 bales of Australian and Argentine wool. It is expected that a profit of ...

    Article : 54 words
  11. NEW ZEALAND ARRANGEMENTS.

    The Government propose that 30 Mounted Rifles shall lake part in the Queen's reign celebration. The contingent will be provided with an outfit and a ...

    Article : 102 words
  12. THE BOER REPUBLICS.

    It is announced that President Kruger is about to visit Bloemfontein, to discuss with President Steyn the project of a closer union between the South African Republic ...

    Article : 44 words
  13. CURRENCY" OF JAPAN.

    The Japanese Government is taking steps with a view to the adoption of a gold standard in place of the existing silver standard. ...

    Article : 37 words
  14. THE POSITION IN CRETE.

    Colonel Vassos, the Greek commander in Crete, is using his influence with the Christian insurgents at Selino, on the south-west coast, to induce them to release the ...

    Article : 110 words
  15. THE R.M.S. OROTAVA.

    The Orient Co.'s R. M. S. Orotava, which on her voyage from London to Australia went ashore on the S[?]illa shoal, near the island of Peri[?], at the entrance to the Red ...

    Article : 90 words
  16. THE PHILIPPINES.

    Notwithstanding the recently-reported successes of the Spanish troops over the insurgents in the Philippine Islands, the latter are pressing the Spaniards more ...

    Article : 89 words
  17. WRECK OF A BARQUE.

    Following closely on the wreck of the barque Europa, at Juri[?]n Bay, comes the report of the loss of another barque, the Villalta, on the same coast. The ...

    Article : 156 words
  18. THE MOSLEMS AT HERAKLION.

    The position of affairs at Heraklion is very critical. There are 30,000 Moslems in the town, and they are in danger of starving. ...

    Article : 53 words
  19. THE EDUCATION BILL.

    Mr. Balfour, the First Lord of the Treasury, replying to a request for Government assistance for the poorer of the board schools, said thal it would be impossible ...

    Article : 63 words
  20. THE NIGER CAMPAIGNS. THE EMIR OF ILORIN SURMITS.

    The expedition of Sir George Taubman Goldie, the governor of the Royal Niger Company, against the Yoruba kingdom of Ilorin, immediately south of Nupe, which ...

    Article : 61 words
  21. SPLENDID RAINFALL.

    A splendid rainfall is reported over almost the whole of the colony since Saturday. By 9 o'clock this morning it was raining right across the colony from Broken ...

    Article : 383 words
  22. TRIAL OF A NURSE.

    At the Criminal Court, before Mr. Justice Hood, yesterday, a nurse named Jane Agnes Suteliffe, residing in Argyle-street, Fitzroy, was tried on a charge of murder. ...

    Article : 599 words
  23. ACTION BY THE ADMIRALS.

    The admirals of the foreign fleets at Crete are impartially preventing any hostilities by either Greek or Turkish warships. Their latest action was to prevent a ...

    Article : 60 words
  24. BILLIARDS IN ENGLAND.

    A spot-barred billard match, between John Roberts, the champion, and W. J. Peall, was concluded on Saturday evening. The match was 24,000 up, Roberts ...

    Article : 77 words
  25. THE BENIN EXPEDITION.

    The British expedition, under the command of Rear-admiral Rawson, which was despatched early in the month to punish the King of Benin for the massacre of ...

    Article : 55 words
  26. TURKISH PREPARATIONS.

    The Turkish military preparations in view of possible hostilities in Greece are very extensive, 192 battalions of infantry being massed on the Græco-Turkish ...

    Article : 73 words
  27. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Bar silver is quoted at 29[?]d., being a decline of 1-16d. since Friday last. ...

    Article : 21 words
  28. THE SWISS REFERENDUM

    The question of establishing a Federal National Bank in Switzerland has been decided by a referendum or popular vote. The proposal to establish such a bank ...

    Article : 147 words
  29. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Mansion-house Fund, for the relief of the suffers by the Indian famine, now amounts to £370,000. ...

    Article : 24 words
  30. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Government propose, under arrangements with the contractors, to take over the whole of the Mullewa-Cue railway on December 31, 1897, and in the meantime ...

    Article : 171 words
  31. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Edward J. H. Cubitt to-day pleaded guilty at the Quarter Sessions to a charge of having forged and uttered orders on the Savings Bank of New South Wales to the ...

    Article : 574 words
  32. THE INDIAN FAMINE. "THE ARGUS" RELIEF FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 91 words
  33. MONTE CARLO.

    Mv. Edward Blanchard Eccles, who was formerly well known in Melbourne as an advertising tipsier, has been remarkably successful at the gaming tables at Monte ...

    Article : 58 words
  34. A CYCLISTS GRIEVANCE.

    Sir,—To-night I took a "Voyage on the Sunbeam," the port of destination being the Public Library. Arrived there I hove to, and inquired whether there was room ...

    Article : 354 words
  35. MAYOR OF MELBOURNE'S FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 365 words
  36. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. W. H. Groom has been appointed chairman of the Royal Commission on the lan laws. The deadlock in connection with the ...

    Article : 75 words
  37. THE GOLD-FIELDS.

    Splendid specimens have been brought in from M'Pherson's Reward, obtained in the south winze at the 87ft. level. They expect to start crushing in May. At the ...

    Article : 116 words
  38. THE GLENBROOK MURDERS.

    The police have been busily engaged in inquiring whether there is any truth in the statement that Butler has a large amount at his credit in a Sydney bank. It is their ...

    Article : 101 words
  39. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the Criminal Court to-day, Andrew Drummond, who on Friday was convicted of killing John King by stabbing him at the Semaphore, was sentenced to ten years' ...

    Article : 75 words
  40. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    William John Pushman, of 29 Grosvenorstreet, South Yarra, out of business. Causes of insolvency—Loss of purchase money paid for Morning Star Hotel and having to pay ...

    Article : 99 words
  41. EXPLORING THE INTERIOR.

    The Hon. David Carnegie and party travelled the same country as the Calvert expedition. Mr. Carnegic states that, starting from Coolgardie, they made their ...

    Article : 330 words
  42. NEW ZEALAND.

    The state of Mr. Ben. Tillett's health prevents him from giving addresses in New Zealand. Earthquakes occured at Greymouth, ...

    Article : 37 words
  43. TASMANIA.

    The mining dividends paid during February amounted to £11,680, compared with £9,060 in February last year. The consolidated revenue for February ...

    Article : 61 words
  44. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 131 words
  45. AT WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 56 words
  46. THE WEAK AND NERVOUS REQ[?]IRE

    A wholesome Tonic, such as Wolfe's Schnapps, to give necessary impetus to the vital machinery and to render it healthfully active.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 30 words
  47. CHURCH MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION'S FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 102 words
  48. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The F.M.S. Polynesien arrived at Marseilles on February 28, at noon. ...

    Article : 14 words
  49. THE LEVIATHAN CLOTHING COMPANY.

    Just landed a large shipment of West of England Coatings, Serges, and Worsted Trouserings, for the autumn and winter seasons. Prices moderate, combined with ...

    Article : 37 words
  50. STUDY YOUR HEALTH

    By using NESTLE'S SWISS MILK. It is made from the Purest Cow's Milk only, and strongly recommended by by the medical profession. Always ask for ...

    Article : 38 words
  51. "KANDY KOOLA" COUPONS.

    Ask your grocer for a Coupon, and watch the Amusement Column every Wednesday for your number. "KANDY KOOLA" Tea is the best obtainable.— ...

    Article : 28 words
  52. AT WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 31 words
  53. MAIN-TOP NAVY CUT TOBACCO.

    Main-Top, medium strength. Main-Top, full strength. 2oz. and 4oz. air-tight tins. Main-To[?] Navy Cut Tobacco.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 26 words
  54. IT STANDS UNRIVALLED.

    "Robur" Tea for strength, quality, and flavour.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 16 words
  55. WHAT ONE OUGHT TO KNOW.

    Pears' Soap is fragrant, refreshing, and [?]thing.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 16 words
  56. CADBURY'S COCOA.

    A stimulating and austaining cup—made [?]nstantly.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 5 words
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