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  2. THE FAR EAST. THE RUSSIAN DEMANDS.

    The Russian Government has issued a ukase devoting 90,000,000 roubles (nearly £14,000,000) to the construction of new warships. ...

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  3. AMERICA AND SPAIN. WAR PROBABLY AVERTED.

    The United States Congress and press The United states Congress and press regard the bill entrusting President M'Kinley with 50,000,000 dollns' worth of national ...

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  4. RIOTS IN BOMBAY.

    Serious rioting has again taken place in Bombay, arising out of the measures being adopted for the suppression of the bubonic plague. ...

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  5. TURKEY AND RUSSIA.

    Turkey some weeks ago promised to pay Russia, on account of the arrears of the indemnity in respect of the war of 1877-8, £1,000,000 out of the war indemnity to be ...

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  6. THE QUEEN'S HEALTH.

    The Queen, who was reported to be indisposed, and therefore unable to make her intended trip to the Continent, has, it transpires, been suffering from a slight ...

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  7. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1898.

    The Australian federation must with out doubt be broad based upon a people's will. Those who recognise this fact freely and fully ...

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  8. PROPOSED PACIFIC CABLE.

    A deputation from the Sydney Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Postmaster-General to-day, to urge the necessity of making the proposed Pacific cable an ...

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  9. THE ARMY AND THE BAR.

    The Army and the Bar met at cricket yesterday on the Church of England Grammar School ground. Both teams were lamentably weak, Mr. J. L. Purves being ...

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  10. THE BUSH FIRES. MORTGAGED SETTLERS.

    A letter was published in our issue of yesterday from Mr.C.E. Lacey, of Northcote, pointing out in connection with the assistance to be given by the Government to ...

    Article : 226 words
  11. TURKEY AND BULGARIA.

    It was announced a few weeks ago that Bulgaria had protested to Turkey against the oppression of her subjects on the Macedonian frontier, and demanded that steps ...

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  12. LORD SALISBURY.

    The Marquis of salisbury, who has been suffering from an attaek of influenza for some days, has now sufficiently recovered to be able to resume the duties of his position. ...

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  13. LORD SALISBURY.

    The Marquis of Salisbury, who has been suffering from an attack of influenza for some days, has now sufficiently recovered to be able to resume the duties of his ...

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  14. DISTRIBUTION OF THE FUND.

    To meet the eases of distress already reported from the Ferntree Gully district, the central committee yesterday forwarded a cheaue to the treasurer of the local ...

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  15. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Princess Stephanie of Belgium, widow of the late Archduke Rudolph of Austria, who was recently reported to be suffering from inflammation of the lungs, ...

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  16. THE AUSTRIAN MINISTRY

    The new Australian Ministry just formed under the leadership of Count Franz von Hohenstein is regarded with deep distrust by the German portion of the population ...

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  17. THE BILL PASSED

    The United States bill, providing for additional measures ot defence, has been unanimonsly approved by the Appropriation Committee of the House of ...

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  18. AMERICA AND CANADA.

    A statement was made a few days ago by the "New York World," but was subsequently denied, that United States troops were to be sent to the White Pass, on the ...

    Article : 135 words
  19. THE PRICE OF WHEAT.

    In the local market to-day wheat was a drug, prices being 3/6 to 3/9 for prime samples. Many farmers are actively canvassing the district for the purpose of obtaining ...

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  20. THE MAYOR OF MELBOURNE'S FUND.

    The Mayor of Mellbourne, hon. treasarer of the Central Relief fund,acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following additional subseriptions:—Amounts previously acknowledged ...

    Article : 111 words
  21. THE NAYY ESTIMATES.

    The Navy estimates have been submitted to Parliament, the total amount being £23,778,000. The Government proposes to construct ...

    Article : 123 words
  22. JAPAN EXCITED.

    The announcement that Russia has demanded sovereign rights from China at Port Arthur and Talienwan has caused much excitement in Japan, and the Japanese ...

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  23. REPAIRING DAMAGES.

    Although having received so rough a cheek through the recent bush fires, the praiseworthy energy of the pioneer settlers of this distriet is again apparent,and is ...

    Article : 255 words
  24. THE THIHSTY MALLEE, THE WATER QUESTION AT BEULAH.

    Farmers have already a large acreage under crop for next senson, and in some cases the wheat is thtee or four inches high yesterday the thermometer again rose to ...

    Article : 289 words
  25. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

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  26. A PRESS STATEMENT.

    The Berlin "Tageblatt" publishes a statement that China has given a 99 years' lease to Russia over Port Arthur and Talienwan. ...

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  27. THE WHITE NILE.

    Information has been received in Paris that the expedition to Fashoda, in the Soudan, which started under the leaderhsip of M. Douchamps, has failed. ...

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  28. THE CHINESE VIEW.

    The Tsung-li-Yamen (or Chinese Council of Viecroys) declare that the demands made by Russia are not put forward as an ultimatum. They have instructed the Chinese ...

    Article : 71 words
  29. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY.

    In the House of Commons last night a bill, brought in by Sir Arthur Forwood, member for the Ormskirk division of South-west Lancashire, providing for the ...

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  30. CLOTHING FOR BURNT-OUT SETTLERS.

    The st.vincent de pand Society forwarded yesterday Six bales of clothing.beddling.&c.,to the following plares:—Longwarry.Garlield.Mirboo North.Thurpdale,and Bunyip.Further relief ...

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  31. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Wheat and Flour.—The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is estimated at 3,321,000 quarters, as against 3,130,000 quarters last week and ...

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  32. MR. H. G. TURNER.

    Mr. H. Gyles Turner is still lying at the cottage near the scene of his accident, Little River, his condition being such as to still render it inadvisable, in the opinion of the ...

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  33. WEST AFRICA.

    Advices from the British colony of Sierra Leone state that the British have sustained losses through falling into ambuscades in the Hinterland. Reinforcements have been ...

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  34. SAD END OF AN OLD COLONIST.

    The appalling inadequacy of hospital accommodation was once more demonstrated at an inquest held yesterday at the Melbourne Gaol by the city coroner (Mr. ...

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  35. RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.

    It is reported that the Russian Government has refused a request by Great Britain for specific, information concerning the demands upon China. ...

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  36. "STARS" AND THEIR SALARIES.

    When the tariff of charges for the use of the Sydney Town-hall was under revision a few days ago it was urged by some aldermen that in respect of the concerts given by ...

    Article : 335 words
  37. MR. CECIL RHODES.

    Mr. Cecil Rhodes, in the course of a press interview, admitted that he was the leader of the progressive party at the Cape. He denounced the "eternal whine" of the ...

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  38. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—The primary consideration in regard to successful agricalture in the mallee country should be how to best cope with the greatest diffliculty in the way which is, ...

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  39. MADAME ALBANI.

    Yesterday evening's concert was, in more respects than one, the most enjoyable and successful of the three yet given by Madame Albani in Melbourbe. The programme was ...

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  40. STATEMENT BY "THE TIMES."

    "The Times" this morning, in an article commenting upon the present outlook, says that the British nation was never less disposed than at the existing juncture to ...

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  41. FRESH COUTBREAKS.

    The majority of the residents of this district have been under the impression that they could light as muny [?]res as they wished after the 1st March without breaking the rules laid down in the Police ...

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  42. A BRIDE'S WAGER.

    Two short weeks ago when Mr. Attmeyer, of the Parliament-house culinary staff, stood beside the altar and promised to endow his blushing bride with all his worldly ...

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  43. STODDARTS ENGLISH ELEVEN.

    Stoddart's team of cricketers will begin their last match in Melbourne to-day against an eleven of Victoria, the game, as usual, starting at 12 o'clcok, on the ...

    Article : 277 words
  44. FRENCH COLONIES.

    The French Senate has passed a bill establishing the Leeward Islands is a French colony. (Published in yesterday's Second Edition.) ...

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  45. ANOTHER BRITISH SHIP FOR CHINA.

    The British squadron in China is to be reinforced by the addition of the cruiser Harmione, of the Channel squadron. ...

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  46. LONDON EXCHANGE QUIETER.

    There was a better tone to-day on the London Exchange, which had shown a slight depression in consequence of the foreign outlook. ...

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  47. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir/—Your article re Lands department will meet with the unqualified approval of every struggling selector in Victoria. It is not the actual Minister for Lands who is ...

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  48. CARELESS USE OF FIRE.

    At the Court of Petty Sessions on Thursday Matthew Gleeson was charged with the careless use of fire at Killarney. He was burning a strip round his puddock, without giving notice, when ...

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  49. THE PERTH MINT.

    The Imperial Government has postponed the establishment of a branch of the Royal mint at Perth until July 13. (Pulished in yesterday's Second Edition.) ...

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  50. THE TRIABUNNA TRAGEDY.

    The Attorney-General has ordered the exhumption of the bodies of the victims of the recent Triabunna tragedy, to see whether any grounds exist for the present ...

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  51. A MOTHER'S SAD FATE.

    A sad fatality occurred at Tempookana, near Strahan, to-day. Mrs. J. O'Boyle sent her son, aged 7, to the river for water. The boy fell in, and his mother, hearing his ...

    Article : 153 words
  52. DESPATCH OF RUSSIAN TROOPS.

    Russia continues to despatch troops to the Far East, and is employing French steamers for the purpose. [Portion of the above messages were published in ...

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  53. DUEL WITH TEETH.

    At Newcastle Quarter Sessions to-day, Robert Whitehead was charged with having inflicted grievous bodily harm on Simon Ridley, at Wallsend, on February 12. There ...

    Article : 275 words
  54. ALLEGED SLANDER.

    In the Jury Court to-day was commenced the hearing of an action for £1,000 damages, brought by Selina Marie Cond, wife of Patrick Coad, licensee of the Burwood ...

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  55. HOW AUSTRALIA IS AFFECTED.

    Addressing a meeting of the United Service Institution last night, Mr. Archibald R. Colquhoun, who is an accepted anthority on questions relating to the Far East, said ...

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  56. TASMANIA.

    News from Bass Strait Islands states that the drought there has been very severe. Sheep are dying, and the land is swarming with grasshoppers. ...

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  57. ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER TAGLIAFERRO.

    The steamer Kanoowarra arrived at Eden this afternoon, towing the steamer Tagliaferro in a disabled codition. The Taglinferro left Melbourne for ...

    Article : 99 words
  58. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. AUSTRAL.

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  59. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    At Half-past 10 a.m.—M'Kie v. M'Kie (part heard), Alliance Contracting Co. Ltd. v. Russell (part heard), Sheahan v. Jackman, Nally v. Walsh, Same v. Same, Western Wimmera ...

    Article : 235 words
  60. COAL-MINING INDUSTRY.

    At a meeting of the proprietors of the principal collieries held in Sydney to-day it was resolved to wait upon the Minister of Mines to-morrow to urge that, in view of ...

    Article : 149 words
  61. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    William Gillespic Dudfield, of 28 Clifton-street, Richmond, civil servant. Causes of insolvency—Continued sickness of wife, pressure of creditors, and having to pay ...

    Article : 134 words
  62. ELSTERNWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    The annual meeting of the Elsternwick Presbyterian Church was held on the 2nd inst. The Rev. D. G. M'Crea, of Caulfield, presided. During the absense, through illness, of the Rev. J. Hay, the ...

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  63. ELSTERNWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    The annual meeting of the Elsternwick Presbyterian Church was held on the 2nd inst. The Rev. D. G. M'Cren, of Caulfield, presided. During the absence, through illness, of the Rev. J. Hay, the ...

    Article : 144 words
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