Mr. Richard Olney, the American Secretary of State, has made an important announcement respecting the Cuban difficulty. ...
Article : 81 wordsFollowing upon the suspension of payment by the National Bank of Illinois, and two smaller private banks in Chicago, [?]es the announcement that the Bank of ...
Article : 67 wordsThe foreign ambassadors at Constantinople are considering fresh proposals for the purpose of securing the necessary reforms in Turkey. ...
Article : 63 wordsAnother native trouble has arisen in South Africa, though it is not expected to prove serious. The trouble has occurred in connection ...
Article : 98 wordsMr. Chamberlain, the secretary of State for the Colonies, will take an opportunity at an early period in the forthcoming session to explain the attitude of the colonial ...
Article : 97 wordsThree fires broke out in this district yesterday, one being of a somewhat sensational nature. The principal started in an old log fence on M'Garth's property, north of ...
Article : 453 wordsThose interested in the viticultural industry will regret to hear that the outbreak of phylloxera in the Bendigo district has extended to Heathcote, 20 miles east of the ...
Article : 692 wordsIt is curious to reflect on the results which would follow if Christmas, as a date in the calendar and a fact in the social life of the race, suddenly ...
Article : 8,030 wordsA great sensation has been caused in Canada by the arrest of 27 persons who acted as returning officers during the genearl election in June last. ...
Article : 62 wordsA cable message from Cape Town announces the arrival of Mr. Cecil Rhodes at Port Elizabeth, on his way down from Rhodesia. He was greeted on his arrival ...
Article : 133 wordsThe Commissioner of Railways has had a retain prepared showing the results of the working of 48 lines for the year ending 30th June, 1896. Of these, 33, covering 515 miles, ...
Article : 782 wordsThe Paris journal "Le Figaro," which has made a stinging attack on M. Nelidoff, the Russian ambassador at Constantinople, declaring that he does not support the ...
Article : 75 wordsThe rebels in the Philippine Islands have gained a victory over the Spanish troops at Cavete Noveta (?). The troops lost heavily and were compelled to retire. ...
Article : 102 wordsColonel E. J. Saunderson the Conservative member for North Armagh, has joined in the demand which has been made by the adherents of all shades of religion and ...
Article : 143 wordsIn connection with the negotiations that have been procceding between the Porte and the Armenian patriarch, Monsignor Ornanian, with a views to the granting of ...
Article : 165 wordsMr. Hubert Crackenthorpe, author of "Wreckage," a series of sketches in the realm of fiction, which created some sensation on its publication in 1894, has ...
Article : 137 wordsThe inquiry into the sinking of the R.M.S. Orotava in Tilbury Docks on the 14th inst., has been opened, and adjourned for a week. ...
Article : 94 wordsSome wood cutters working in one of the Wiridgil paddocks foolishly lit a fire to boil their billy, and in a moment the flames caught the glass and swept with great ...
Article : 212 wordsIn connection with the question is which has been raised regarding taxation in Ireland the "St. James's Gazette" suggests that the Irish whisky duties should be ...
Article : 53 wordsA telegram received yesterday from Eden states that the crew of the barque Carrick arrived there in two boats. They report that the vessel left Newcastle on the 9th ...
Article : 250 wordsThe bubonic plague, which has caused such a panic in Bombay that a week ago 200,000 persons were reported to have fled from the city, shows no signs of ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 148 wordsLord Salisbury has refused to ask Parliament to vote a sum of money for the relief of the distressed Armenians, stating that, in his opinion the efforts of private charity ...
Article : 44 wordsThe farms of Messrs. Gilfedder, Stocks, Fitzpatrick, Napier, and others are all ablaze. Bush fires have been raging since Monday, and a large quantity of grass and ...
Article : 115 wordsThe Turkish authorities continue their efforts for the suppression of the "Young Turkey" party, which seeks to secure certain reforms in the Ottoman Empire. A ...
Article : 100 wordsThere is reason to fear that the holding of the general election in Western Australia ealry in the New Year will interfere with the representation of that colony at ...
Article : 240 wordsTerrible floods have occurred in Northern Greece, caused by the overflowing of the rivers, which have been swollen by the heavy rains. ...
Article : 65 wordsThe intercolonial cricket match between Victoria and New South Wales will commence at noon to-day on the Melbourne Cricket-ground, and the game has a special ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 161 wordsAmberley Cottage, at Maidenhead, on the Thames, the residence of Earl Russell, who has for some time past been prominently before the public in connection ...
Article : 64 wordsThe French military authorities have decided to provide the artillery with the Canet gun, a new and powerful weapon. Germany will consequently, it is ...
Article : 71 wordsWe have received the following additional donations for Christmas charity:— From W. T. Jones, per C. W. Buckley—£105 for distribution as follows:—Melbourne Hospital, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 wordsEarl Russell has received letters in which he is threatened that he will be shot. ...
Article : 26 wordsJacob Gaudaur, the champion sculler, has issued a challenge to the world's scullers to row for the championship of the yorld at Toronto in June next. He also announces ...
Article : 129 wordsAn important addition to the numerical strength of the French army is proposed to be made by General Billot, the Minister of War. ...
Article : 90 wordsThe Bradford Wool Market.—The market is very dull. Bradford tops, common sixties, are quoted at 17¾d. per lb.; super sixties, 18½d. ...
Article : 205 wordsIt is yet too early to definitely announce the names of those who offer themselves as candidates for election to the Federal Convention, but a good many names are ...
Article : 197 wordsAbout a week back a man named Michael Cook, during an affray in a house in Pyrmont received a fractured skull, necessitating his treatment in Sydney Hospital. Last ...
Article : 178 wordsThe heavy arrival of New Zealand hares have spoilt the market. Victorian and New Zealand hares are selling slowly at 2/9, and New South Wales at 2/6 [?]piece. ...
Article : 55 wordsMr. Gillies, the retiring Agent-General for Victoria, will be entertained at a banquet on January 5 by the St. George's Club. Lord Loch, formerly Governor of Victoria, will ...
Article : 139 wordsArrangements have been made to retain Jones in the colony. The selection committee has considered the intercolonial team, and decided to substitute M'Kenzie ...
Article : 42 wordsMr. Reid, speaking with regard to Mr. Seddon's proposal to hold a conference of Australasian Premiers in New Zealand to consider the question of intercolonial ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 255 wordsCaptain M'Beth, of the Union Company's steamer Ta[?]po, writing from Raratonga, under date December 15, says:— "On the afternoon of December 9, ...
Article : 112 wordsJames J. Pollard, aged 16, who is 5ft. 10in. in height, was charged, at the Port Melbourne court on Thursday, before Messrs. Poolman, Armstrong, and ...
Article : 266 wordsWilliam Heron, 13 years of age, whose parents reside at Kensington, sustained severe injuries on Christmas Eve, by being thrown from a horse he was riding in the ...
Article : 97 wordsThe following arrivals and departures are reported:— Arrivals.—Gulf of Mexico, from Sydney; Woolloomooloo, from Sydney; Basuto, from ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 wordsJessie Jeffrey, of 148 Nelson-road, South Melbourne, widow. Causes of insolvency— Pressure of creditors, sickness, being out of employment, and County Court judgments. ...
Article : 45 wordsAsk your grocer for a Coupon, and watch the Amusement Column Every Wednesday for your number. "KANDY KOOLA" Tea is the best obtainable.— ...
Article : 34 wordsIt is only necessary to invigorate the system, when disassociated with organic disease. Wolfe's Schnapps is a world-wide stimulant.—[Advt.] ...
Article : 29 wordsThe leaf of the genuine tea plant.—[Advt.] ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 27 wordsThe steamer St. Mawes Castle, which left Liverpool on March 14, for Fremantle, and called at Cape Town, which she left again on July 11, has been posted at Lloyd's as ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 55 wordsJust landed ex R.M.S. Himalaya, a large and choice assortment of Loewe and Co.'s CELEBRATED "L. and Co.'s" BRIAR PIPES, Specially suitable for Christmas presents. R. ALTSON ...
Article : 36 wordsHave now on view in their FINE ART DEPARTMENT a beautiful selection of Artistic Pictures, comprising the latest examples of ENGRAVINGS, [?]TCHINGS, PHOTOGRAVURES, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 wordsNESTLE'S SWISS MILK is made from the purest cow's milk only, and is therefore the best and most nourishing diet for infants. It is strongly recommended by doctor. Sold everywhere.— ...
Article : 40 wordsThe leading house for Boys' and Men's Readymade Clothing. HIGH-CLASS TAILORS. All-wool S[?] Suits to order, [?] ...
Article : 35 wordsTOY LAND at Cole's Book Arcade, 200ft. long, is on both sides of Little Collins-street. In the middle of it is to be seen a huge, wonderful crocodile from India. It also contains the largest and ...
Article : 60 wordsVictoria contains one hundred thousand real dolly girls between the ages of 2 and 10, every one of whom should have the book "Dolly-land." It contains 40 dolly pictures, 70 dolly poems, and ...
Article : 54 words"The typical cocoa of English manufacture, Absolutely pure."—The "Analyst." —[Advt.] ...
Article : 11 wordsPears, Soup Makers to Her Majesty the Queens.—[Advt.] ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 26 Dec 1896, Page 7
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