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  2. CHINA AND THE POWERS. STARTLING REPORTS.

    The occupation by Germany of Kind Chau and the arrival of a Russian squadron at Port Arthur, with the intention of wintering there, have caused a great ...

    Article : 240 words
  3. THE BEHRING FISHERIES

    Last month a commission was sent from Ottawa to Washington to conduct negotiations respecting the Behring seal fisheries. It included Sir Julian Pauncefote, the ...

    Article : 104 words
  4. THE PANAMA SCANDALS

    The trial of M. Arton and seven members and ex-members of the French Chamber of Deputies, on charges of bribery and corruption in connection with the Panama ...

    Article : 136 words
  5. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1897.

    An out-of-doors agitation raised the British navy to the fine standard of strength it has now attained. So far the movement on foot for the increase ...

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  6. GIFFEN AND THE TEST MATCHES. SOME OPINIONS ON HIS POSITION.

    Much interest is taken in the question of whether George Giffen should have accepted the terms offered him by the promoters of the tour of Stoddart's team to play for ...

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  7. POLITICAL LIBEL CASE.

    The criminal libel proceedings, now being instituted by the Minister of Lands at Armidale against John Norton, proprietor of "Truth," and Geo. Lonsdale, alderman, of ...

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  8. CHRISTMAS APPEALS. MELBOURNE BENEVOLENT ASYLUM.

    Sir,—Twelve months have elapsed since my last and only appeal as superintendent of the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum to the public of the metropolis to provide a ...

    Article : 225 words
  9. MINING REPRESENTATIVE IN LONDON.

    Consideration was given by the Cabinet yesterday to the question of selecting an officer of the Mines department to proceed to London to give information to intending ...

    Article : 392 words
  10. THE FLOWER MISSION.

    Sir,—The committee of the Melbourne Ladies' Flower Mission desire, as Christmas is again near, to appeal through your columns for donations of money, Christmas ...

    Article : 136 words
  11. THE ADELPHI MURDER.

    The inquest on the body of Mr. William Terriss, the actor, who was stabbed to death outside the Royal Adelphi Theatre on Thursday night last by Archer, a minor ...

    Article : 81 words
  12. POLITICS IN ITALY.

    In the Italian Chamber of Deputies last night, a vote of want of confidence in the reconstructed Rudini Ministry was rejected by a majority of 16, the voting being ...

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  13. FOOTSCRAY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    Sir,—Through the columns of your paper the ladies of the Footscray Benevolent Society beg once more to appeal to the generous public for help to enable them to ...

    Article : 76 words
  14. VICTORIAN INFANT ASYLUM.

    Sir,—Once again it becomes my duty to request the privilege of appealing to your readers on behalf of the 68 wards of the Victorian Infant Asylum. At this merry ...

    Article : 198 words
  15. SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS.

    Sir,—Will you be so kind as to let me put in an appeal for those who cannot speak for themselves, and suggest to those charitable persons who are disposed to bear in ...

    Article : 102 words
  16. THE HOSPITAL FUND.

    The annual meeting of subscribers to the Hospitul Fund was held last night, the Prince of Wales presiding. His Royal Highness said he desired that ...

    Article : 87 words
  17. THE MURDER OF AN ANARCHIST.

    An inquest on the body of Pasehel, alias Brousotte, a French anarchist, who was found murdered in Long Acree London, two or three weeks ago, was concluded ...

    Article : 134 words
  18. TERRIFIC STORM IN QUEENSLAND.

    A terrific storm occurred at Yundra yesterday afternoon, causing the men working on the Cunnamulla railway line to take shelter under a number of empty ballast ...

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  19. CHURCH OF ENGLAND SEAMEN'S MISSION.

    Sir,—As the great festive season of the year is approaching, may we be permitted through your columns to call public attention to the needs of the Church of England ...

    Article : 308 words
  20. NEW SOUTH WALES. THE LAND COURT APPEAL.

    The Land Appeal Court to-day again dealt with the appeal of David Moore against the recommendations of the Wagga Land Board in respect of S. M'Caughey's applications ...

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  21. VIEWS OF THE RUSSIAN PRESS.

    The Russian newspapers declare that the occupation of Port Arthur by Russia is a counter move to the seizure of Kiao Chat by Germany. ...

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  22. THE ASSETS COMPANIES.

    British depositors to the amount of £20,000 in the four Melbourne financial institutions—the City of Melbourne Bank, the Federal Bank ...

    Article : 148 words
  23. CONTRASTED DECISIONS. A REMARKABLE INSTANCE.

    A decision was given yesterday by Messrs. Grigg, Tait, and Woodhead, J.P.'s, at the Fitzroy Court, which occasioned some surprise, especially when contrasted with one ...

    Article : 577 words
  24. GERMAN FOREIGN OFFICE PROFESSIONS.

    The German foreign office professes to regard the action of Russia in occupying Port Arthur as a foregone conclusion, and as continuing her policy of co-operation with ...

    Article : 46 words
  25. THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE.

    The result of the ballot of the members of the Amalgamated Engineers' Society as to whether the terms offered by the employers should be accepted or rejected has not yet ...

    Article : 636 words
  26. PRINCE HENRY IN ENGLAND.

    The German squadron, which is being sent to Kaio Chau, under the command of Prince Henry of Prussia, brother of the Emperor William, arrived yesterday at ...

    Article : 63 words
  27. APPEAL FOR SEAMEN.

    Sir,—I beg that in the interests of the Victorian Seamen's Mission you will be kind enough to publish the appended testimony of the ship masters who for many years ...

    Article : 762 words
  28. THE BENDHU ATROCITIES.

    In the Supreme Court to-day, before Chief Justice Onslow, the trial of Ernest William Anderson, charged with the murder of a aboriginal named Spider at Bendhu ...

    Article : 281 words
  29. THE COLLISION IN THE SCHELDT.

    The Larnaca, which came into collision with the Belgian steamer Prince Albert de Belgique, in the Scheldt, at Antwerp, when the latter sank and the chief engineer was ...

    Article : 88 words
  30. DINNER TO ADMIRAL BRIDGE.

    Admiral Bridge was entertained at a farewell dinner to-night in the town-hall by a large and representative gathering of citizens. The mayor of Sydney (Alderman ...

    Article : 253 words
  31. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The sentence of 20 months' imprisonment passed on the editor of the "Saika," an Arabic newspaper published at Cairo, for expressing a hope that the British flag ...

    Article : 173 words
  32. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I have read with very great pleasure "Observer's" masterly defence of Mr. George Giffen, as published in your issue of to-day. That a man who has done such ...

    Article : 208 words
  33. THE WRECK OF THE CLEVELAND.

    It was reported a few days ago that the United States steamer Cleveland had been totally wrecked in Barelay Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, that 22 of ...

    Article : 76 words
  34. A FATAL FIRE.

    A fatal fire occurred at 5 o'clock this morning in two camps on the Boulder Perseverance lease. It commenced in the camp occupied by F. Rolfe and J. W. ...

    Article : 171 words
  35. METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.

    The oldman meeting of the Metropolitan Roard of Works was held yesterday at the Rialto, Mr. E. Fitzgibbon, chairman, presiding. ...

    Article : 506 words
  36. QUEENSLAND.

    Sir Hugh Nelson has written to Mr. Reid approving of the conference of Premiers being held in Melbourne in January. Sir Hugh Nelson will bring forward the ...

    Article : 107 words
  37. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Bar silver is quoted at 26 1-16d. per ounce standard, being in advance of ?d. since Friday last. LONDON, Dec. 21. ...

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  38. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET. VICTORIA V. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The selectors of the Victorian Cricket Association met last night, and selected the Eleven to play against New South Wales. The only change from the team which ...

    Article : 252 words
  39. A SECOND CASE.

    The next case the same justices were called upon to adjudicate upon was that against a seafaring man named John Taylor, who was also charged with exposure ...

    Article : 128 words
  40. DEATH OF PROFESSOR JOEST.

    A correspondent, writing from Vila, in the New Hebrides, on December 11, reports the death of Professor Joest, who has been visiting the group studying ethnology. ...

    Article : 130 words
  41. MOUNT MORGAN ENTERPRISE.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Mount Morgan Company was held to-day. Mr. E. V. Reid, chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, stated that ...

    Article : 87 words
  42. THE LATE MR. GLADSTONE WRIGHT.

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  43. SHIPPING NEWS.

    The following arrivals and departures are reported:— Arrivals.—Narrung, from Melbourne October 22; Gulf of Siam, from Melbourne ...

    Article : 52 words
  44. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    John Couttie, of Morris-street, Ballara[?] East, miner. Causes of insolvency—Sickness and death in family, pressure of creditors, and want of employment. ...

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  45. DISCHARGED PRISONERS' AID SOCIETY.

    Sir,—Will you allow me, with your usual courtesy, to make my usual annual appeal through your columns on behalf of the Victorian Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society. ...

    Article : 203 words
  46. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The R.M.S. Orizaba arrived early this evening. The passengers include the Keliro family of acrobats, consisting of live gentlemen and three ladies, and the Hegelmann ...

    Article : 133 words
  47. NEW SOUTH WALES V. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The following players have been selected to practice for the match against New South Wales:—George Giffen, Walter Giffen, Hill Lyons, Darling, Jones, Evans, Drew, ...

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  48. THE STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS LITERARY SOCIETY.

    This society recently met at Furlong's studio, Royal Areade, the discuss Conan Doyle's "Micah Clarke," A lengthy and interesting paper was read by Mr. A. W. Williams, M.A. ...

    Article : 162 words
  49. TASMANIA.

    A married woman named Gough, who had been missing from Launceston since Friday, has turned up at Wednesday. She had been wandering about the country ...

    Article : 37 words
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  51. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    At 10 Minutes Past 10 a.m.—Mr. Jusitce Holroyd will deliver judgment in re Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company Limited and the Council and Municipality of Fitzroy Rating Appeal, and ...

    Article : 154 words
  52. NEW ZEALAND.

    A draughtsman named Beunphike, employed in the Lands department, Wellington, committed suicide to-day. The Geman war-ship Falke has arrived ...

    Article : 70 words
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  54. MELBOURNE BOOKMAKERS IN TROUBLE.

    At the City Police Court this afternoon Charles Cox, who on the previous day gave his name as John Donohne Cox, and who was found guilty of having aided and ...

    Article : 93 words
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  57. ST. JOSEPH'S HOME FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN.

    Sir,—Amid the many cries for help that appeal to the public ear at this season, there is surely none more pathetic than that of the outcast helpless little ones. The Sisters ...

    Article : 186 words
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