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  2. BUSH FIRES.

    About noon to-day a bush fire broke out in Mr. Shelley's paddock, about two miles and a half to the north of Kyneton, between the Cemetery and Boundary roads, ...

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  3. FRANCE AND SIAM.

    The difficulty which arose in October last between France and Siam is now approaching a critical phase. The French Government is now ...

    Article : 239 words
  4. THE FAR EAST. THE FRENCH CONCESSION.

    A protest was recently made on behalf of the Government of the United States against the action of the Chinese Government in yielding to the French demand for ...

    Article : 111 words
  5. The Argus.

    In determining to consult the Victorian delegates to the late Federal Convention about the proposed federal procedure Sir George Turner has done ...

    Article : 6,267 words
  6. ENGLAND AND FRANCE. THE MADAGASCAR TROUBLE.

    The issue by the British Government of the Blue Book on Madagascar, containing statements tantamount to charges of breaches of treaties and promises against ...

    Article : 157 words
  7. THE LIBERAL PARTY.

    A special meeting of the Liberal party in the House of Commons will be held on February 6. The object of the gathering is to appoint ...

    Article : 566 words
  8. THE OXLEY MURDER.

    The chief topic of conversation in the city to-day was the murder of the unfortunate boy, Alfred Stephen Hill, many opinions being expressed as to the ...

    Article : 943 words
  9. THE QUEENSLAND MURDERS. THE INSINUATIONS AGAINST MR. M'NEILL.

    Nothing further has transpired in connection with the arrest of Richard Burgess. The only grounds the police have for their suspicion that he is concerned in ...

    Article : 330 words
  10. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor and Lady Brassey, who were accompanied by Captain Pakenham, private secretary to His Excellency, reached Hobson's Bay in the ...

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  11. OFFICIAL CHINESE NOTE.

    An official notification concerning the extension demanded by France of her concession in Shanghai has been issued by the Chinese Government. ...

    Article : 280 words
  12. THE PHILIPPINES. OFFER OF PARTIAL AUTONOMY.

    The rebellions Filipinos, who are holding the town of Ho Ho, in the Isle of Panay, in the Philippine Islands, show no intention of submitting to the Americans. ...

    Article : 203 words
  13. ANOTHER ARREST.

    News has been received that the Bundaberg police arrested to-day near that town a man dressed as a swagman, whom they had been shadowing for several days. It ...

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  14. BANK WITHDRAWALS.

    France is in a state of panic at the warlike aspect of the relations with England. The French working men are making heavy withdrawals of money from the ...

    Article : 77 words
  15. ACTIVITY OF RUSSIA.

    Ominous signs of activity are reported in the naval yards and military bureaux of Russia. Feverish activity prevails in the Russian ...

    Article : 211 words
  16. AGUINALDO'S REPLY.

    The rebel leader, Aguinaldo, persists in his attitude of non-surrender to the American authorities. He has caused the walls of Manila to ...

    Article : 112 words
  17. SUGGESTION BY THE "OBSERVER."

    The "Observer" puts forward the suggestion that the differences between France and England should be submitted to an Anglo-French committee of jurists for ...

    Article : 94 words
  18. MR. CECIL RHODES.

    The petition against the return of Mr. Cecil Rhodes to the Cape House of Assembly for the constituency of Barkly West has been dealt with. ...

    Article : 56 words
  19. CAPTAIN DREYFUS.

    Intelligence received in Paris yesterday with reference to the state of health of Captain Dreyfus reported that the prisoner, who is continuously, confined within a ...

    Article : 81 words
  20. A NATIONAL UNION FORMED.

    A new league has been formed in Paris, under the name of the National Union, which aims at the preservation of peace and orderliness. ...

    Article : 101 words
  21. A MILITANT MAYOR.

    The discourteous reception which was accorded by the mayor of Ballart West (Councillor Elliott) to a temperance deputation largely composed of clergymen at ...

    Article : 617 words
  22. GERMANY AND CHINA.

    Serious representations were made recently by Germany to the Chinese Government with reference to the ill-treatment of a German missionary in the province of ...

    Article : 92 words
  23. ALLEGED THREATS AGAINST THE MURPHYS.

    A somewhat startling statement has been circulated, and appears to be well founded. It is said that some few years ago some of the members of the Murphy family were ...

    Article : 246 words
  24. LARGE FIRE IN SYDNEY.

    A disastrous fire occurred in the city to-day by which the large warehouses of Messrs. John Connell and Co., 355 and 357 Kent-street, wholesale grocers and wine and ...

    Article : 517 words
  25. THE COURT OF CASSATION

    M. Quesnay de Beaurepaire, one of the presedents of the Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation, has resigned his position. ...

    Article : 100 words
  26. THE CAPE COLONY.

    LONDON, Jan. 9. A tax of one shilling per cent, was recently imposed upon the capital of companies having offices in the Cape Colony. ...

    Article : 79 words
  27. AFGHANISTAN.

    The veterinary surgeon of the Ameer of Afghanistan, who is an Englishman, in a letter to friends in India, reports that his (the Ameer's) health is bad. ...

    Article : 55 words
  28. SUICIDE IN LONDON.

    Count Francis Karolyi, the attache to the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador in London, has committed suicide at the Embassy. ...

    Article : 47 words
  29. THE LATE MR. JAMES TYSON.

    The late James Tyson's Gippsland property, the Heyfield Estate, of about 14,000 acres, is the centre of much local interest at the present time. As the land is ...

    Article : 328 words
  30. TRADES UNIONISM.

    The Amalgamated Society of Engineers has repaid loans effected to enable the association to defray the cost of the great strike of 1897-8 to the amount of ...

    Article : 52 words
  31. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The harbour light at Port Said, at the entrance to the Suez Canal, from the Mediterranean Sea, has been destroyed in a gale. ...

    Article : 154 words
  32. UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANTS.

    The New Zeland "Times," in a semiofficial article, says that inquiries confirm the view that the Ministry is quite within its power in excluding undesirable aliens, ...

    Article : 61 words
  33. BRITISH TRADE.

    The Board of Trade returns of the trade of the United Kingdom for the months of December compare with those of the corresponding period of 1807 as follows:— ...

    Article : 225 words
  34. THE LICENSING LAW.

    The absurdity of certain clauses in the present Licensing Act, and the unnecessary expenses involved to the state, were brought prominently under notice this ...

    Article : 229 words
  35. PHOTO-BUTTONS OF FAVOURITES.

    Le Roy Cork-tipped Cigarettes are unsurpassed for quality, and each packet contains a button. Price, 3d.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 21 words
  36. MILO CIGARETTES

    Are preferred by lovers of good things. Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 11 words
  37. PRESENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR AT HALF-PRICE.

    A splendid assortment of Electroplated Ware now being offered at WALLACH'S CASH FURNISHING WAREHOUSES (at prices far below original cost), 232 to 244 Elizabeth-street. This is a ...

    Article : 68 words
  38. THE EYES.—SPECTACLES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 words
  39. THE R.M.S. MIOWERA AT WELLINGTON.

    The R.M.S. Miowera arrived from Vancouver to-day. Her through passengers are Mr. and Miss Valancey, Captain Johnston, Messrs. H. Smith, M'Kinnon, Rennie, Tonstad, Leonard, Snelling, ...

    Article : 171 words
  40. MAIL STEAMERS.

    F.M.S. Ville de la Ciotat left Suez outwards on the 6th inst. R.M.S Duke of Westminister arrived at Plymouth on the 7th inst. ...

    Article : 94 words
  41. TEA IN PERFECTION!

    From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup, in its Native Purity. McINTYRE BROS.' PURE TEAS, untampered with, Supplied direct to the public in ½, 1, 2, 3, and 4 lb, parcels, and in boxes, ...

    Article : 121 words
  42. GENTS' MERCERY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 81 words
  43. ROBUR TEA.

    public Analyst, Melbourne, says:— "ROBUR" TEAS ARE OF EXCELLENT QUALITY, PURE, STRONG, AND FRAGRANT. —[Advt.] ...

    Article : 18 words
  44. NEW YEAR PRESENTS AT HALF-PRICE.

    Messrs. Wallach's having purchased for cash the entire stock of Fenton's Emporium, Elizabeth-street, they are offering same at prices for below cost, at their Cash Furnishing Warehouses, 232 to ...

    Article : 58 words
  45. IRONMONGERY and CROCKERY SALE

    At WALLACH'S CASH FURNISHING WAREHOUSES, 232 to 244 Elizabeth-street. The entire stock of Ironmongery and Crockery in Fenton's Emporium is now being offered by the Messrs. ...

    Article : 53 words
  46. ARE YOU DEAF?

    "Common-sense Ear-drums" restore the hearing and prevent head noises. Write for free book. Highest testimonials from every Australian colony. J. Chalmers, 229 Collins-st., Melbourne.— ...

    Article : 33 words
  47. WHAT ONE OUGHT TO KNOW.

    Pears' Soap is fragrant, refreshing, and soothing.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 24 words
  48. CADBURY'S COCOA.

    A stimulating and sustaining cup—made instantly.—[Advt]. ...

    Article : 9 words
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