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  2. THE BUSH FIRES.

    Now that the fire has burned itself out in this district, people are beginning to understand the terrible nature of the devastatiou, and the awful hardship which ...

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  3. THE DREYFUS CASE. M. ZOLA'S CHARGES.

    The charges brought by M. Zola, the famous novelist, against General Billot, the Minister of War, and other heads of the French army in connection with the case ...

    Article : 162 words
  4. THE SCRAMBLE FOR CHINA. PROPOSED LOAN.

    The prospect of German and British cooperation in the Chinese loan of £10,000,000, which it was at first proposed should be taken up by England on the security of the ...

    Article : 85 words
  5. WEST AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

    Tenders for the 3 per cent. Western Australian loan of £1,000,000, the minimum for which was fixed at £95, were opened to-day. ...

    Article : 173 words
  6. THE BUSH FIDES CALAMITY. AID FOR THE SUFFERERS.

    With a view to providing the assistance which is so urgently required by the sufferers by the bush fires, the Mayor of Melbourne has convened a public meeting ...

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  7. MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1898.

    Melbourne will this week give a hearty welcome to the delegates who meet in Federal Convention to complete their labour. It was in this city ...

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  8. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—We beg herewith to enclose our cheque for £10/10/, which sum kindly apply to the fund for the relief of the distress caused by the disastrous bush fires in ...

    Article : 54 words
  9. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—It is with pleasure we read in your morning's issue of your promptness in opening a fund to relieve those poor unfortunates in Gippsland, and we think this is an ...

    Article : 96 words
  10. PRINCE HENRY VISITS PEKING.

    The Emperor of China has deputed Li Hung Chang, who was recently recalled to power, to welcome Prince Henry of Prussia at the treaty port of Tientsin and ...

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  11. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Enclosed I beg to hand you my mite towards "The Argus" fund so promptly and generously started. I purpose to personally ask all the employes of my company to ...

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  12. BRITISH WARSHIPS AT PORT ARTHUR.

    The St. Petersburg "Novoe Vreinya" states that two British men-of-war appeared in the outer roads at Port Arthur last month, but soon left. ...

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  13. THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE.

    The members of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers in London have withdrawal then demand for the adoption by the employers of the eight hours' day. ...

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  14. AN ANTI-SEMITIC COMMITTEE.

    An anti-Semitic committee has been formed in Paris to combat the so[?]called syndicate which, it is alleged, is aiming to secure the release of Captain Dreyfus. ...

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  15. TELEGRAM FROM JANET, LADY CLARKE.

    Most sincere sympathy with Gippsland settlers. Have sent £50 from myself and children. ...

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  16. THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

    The 1st Battalion of the Cameron Highlauders, stationed at Cairo, has started for Berber. ...

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  17. PETITION FOR A FRESH TRIAL.

    A number of influential University and professional men are petitioning the French Government to allow of a fresh trial of Captain Dreyfus. The ground of their ...

    Article : 65 words
  18. A NATIONAL SCHEME OF RELIEF.

    Sir,—The destruction which has overtaken west and south Gippsland is so extensive and so complete that it may fairly be classed as a national calamity, and, as ...

    Article : 424 words
  19. STRIKE AMONG FIREMEN.

    The firemen of the steamer Bulimba, bound for Western Australia, refused to poeetd to sea yesterday morning, upon the plea that it was Sunday. Without ...

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  20. RUSSIA AND TURKEY.

    The "Daily Telegraph" states that Russia has warned the Sultan that unless he accepts Punce George of Greece as Governor of Crete, the Czar will propose that the ...

    Article : 92 words
  21. THE BEHRING AWARD.

    President M'Kinley has sent a message to Congress urging it to vote the amount, 425,000dol., offered by the United States Government, and accepted, in full settlement ...

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  22. THE ARGUS" FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 445 words
  23. AMERICA AND CUBA.

    A United Skates fleet, consisting of four battleships, several, cruisers, and a flotilla of torpedo boats, is assembled in the Gulf of Mexico. ...

    Article : 71 words
  24. WEST AFRICA.

    The Sultans of Sokoto and Gundu, in West Africa, have acknowledged the loss of Nupe and Horin, which have been occupied by Great Britain, and have again accepted ...

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  25. ALASKA.

    The United States flag has been hoisted at the southern extremity of Lake Bennet, in Alaska. It was, however, lowered upon the Canadian authorities protesting. ...

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  26. THE INDIAN CURRENCY.

    Sir James Westland, finance member of the Council of the Viceroy of India, has introduced a bill in the Council providing for the issue of currency notes in India against ...

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  27. AN APPEAL FOR CLOTHING.

    Sir,—As the disastrous bush fires must have deprived all the poor settlers of their clothing, we have to-day sent to the Rev. Mr. Cox, of Thorpdale, all the clothing we ...

    Article : 271 words
  28. AN HISTORIC FIGURE.

    Mr. Charles Pelham Villiers, Unionist Libcial member for South Wolverhampton, and father of the House of Commons, is sinking fast. The is in his 96th year, and ...

    Article : 88 words
  29. THE LONDON WOOL SALES

    The arrivals for the next series of the London wool bales are 209,000 bales Of these 70,000 have been forwarded direct to the manufacturing districts, leaving, with ...

    Article : 61 words
  30. THE LOSS OF THE MINORA.

    Further details of the part taken by the steamer Taugier in connection with the foundering of the brig Minora off Broken Bay, on New Year's night, have been ...

    Article : 296 words
  31. DEATH OF LEWIS CARROLL.

    The death is announced of the Rev. Challes L. Dodgson, M.A., of Christ-church, Oxford, writer on mathematics, but better known under his pseudonvan of ...

    Article : 62 words
  32. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Bar silver is quoted at 26?d. per ounce standard, being an advance of ?d. since yesterday. LONDON, Jan. 15. ...

    Article : 90 words
  33. FOOD CLOTHING, AND FORAGE NEEDED.

    Public sympathy has been fully aroused for the unfortunate fellow colonists who have suffered severe losses by the bush fires, particularly in Gippsland, where the ...

    Article : 209 words
  34. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—This stupendous calamity in Gippsland must evoke universal sympathy which will find expression in many ways. There are many superfluous articles in our homes ...

    Article : 99 words
  35. NEW ZEALAND.

    Heavy rain has fallen in the Pahiatua district, checking the bush fires, and averting further danger. ...

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  36. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Budget Committee of the Reiehstag is in favour of voting 300,000 marks for making deep sea soundings in the Arctic Ocean and elsewhere. ...

    Article : 91 words
  37. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Quotations for frozen meat are as follows:— New Zealand Sheep.—Crossbred wethers and maiden ewes—Canterbury, 3 3-16d.; ...

    Article : 204 words
  38. THE WHEAT HARVEST.

    Yesterday afternoon a meeting of farmtrs to tonsidcr whether it is advisable to sell or stille their wheat was held in Ryan's Echuca Hotel, Mr. W. T. Brown presiding. A ...

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  39. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA.

    The Orient Co.'s R.M.S. Lusitana,—Veale, commander, arrived from Colombo at a quarter-past 8 last night. She brings the following saloon passengers:— ...

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  40. DONATIONS TO THE FUND.

    Sir,—No person can read the heartrending accounts of the terrible suffering and lose which so many families have sustained through the great bush fires in Victoria. ...

    Article : 183 words
  41. NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

    To afford the public an opportunity to give a direct vote upon the fiscal question, the Government will early next session introduce a bill to authorise the taking of a ...

    Article : 253 words
  42. THE WRECK OF THE LUBRA.

    At the preliminary inquiry into the week of the Lubra today the specific charges against Captain Denyer were announced. They are the ...

    Article : 142 words
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  44. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—We regard the disastrous bush fires in Gippsland as a national calamity, involving tain to many of our fellow colonists, who are struggling to form homes and rear ...

    Article : 95 words
  45. THE SEWER DISASTER.

    We have received the following contributions in aid of the families of the victims of the sewer disaster in response to the appeal made in our columns by Canon Tucker, ...

    Article : 122 words
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  49. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—The principal of the Central Glenlivet Bonding Co., who is now on a visit to the colony, has handed us a cheque for £10/10/ towards the fund now being raised ...

    Article : 114 words
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