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  2. THE SOUDAN. FIGHTING ON THE BLUE NILE.

    An encounter is reported on the Blue Nile between the Anglo-Egyptian gunboat Metemmeh and the dervish forces of the Soudanese chief, Ahmed Fedil, who ...

    Article : 487 words
  3. BRITAIN'S POLICY. SPEECH BY MR. CHAMBERLAIN

    Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, delivered an important speech last night at a meeting of the Wolverhampton Chamber of ...

    Article : 366 words
  4. THE TRANSVAAL.

    The situation in Johannesburg, where the bad feeling existing between the British residents and the Boers was intensified by the breaking up of a public meeting held ...

    Article : 193 words
  5. THE SAMOAN FIGHT. VIEWS OF THE LONDON PRESS.

    "The Times" publishes an article to-day on the recent occurrences in Samoa. It says that the only satisfactory feature of the affair is the cordial co-operation in ...

    Article : 107 words
  6. LOST IN THE BUSH.

    Great excitement prevailed here to-day in consequence of news being brought in this morning that four children had been lost in the bush. The missing children ...

    Article : 523 words
  7. "SHUTTLES OF AN EMPIRE'S LOOM."

    "When the derricks clack and grate, And the fall-rope whines through the sheave." Rudyard Kipling. "She is 420ft. in length, with a beam of ...

    Article : 1,764 words
  8. THE GATTON MURDERS.

    The police, after five days' waiting, have received a pump from Brisbane, wherewith to empty some waterholes near the scene of the murders, but it was found ...

    Article : 469 words
  9. The Argus.

    Perhaps it is just as well that the Samoan difficulty has reached a stage which suggests to all the parties concerned—and Australasia is one of ...

    Article : 7,528 words
  10. INTERVIEW WITH SIR ROBERT STOUT.

    Sir Robert Stout, in an interview regarding the Samoan question, declared that Germany has violated the treaty of Berlin, and intrigued through the consuls with Mataafa ...

    Article : 130 words
  11. INTERVIEW WITH ADMIRAL PEARSON.

    His Excellency Admiral Pearson when interviewed to-day on the situation in Samoa was very reticent. The newspapers, he said, knew just as much about the ...

    Article : 291 words
  12. PERSONAL.

    Sir John Madden is at present on a visit to Mr. P. H. Osborne, at his residence, Currandooley, near Goulburn. Mr. Reid leaves Sydney for Melbourne ...

    Article : 791 words
  13. FURTHER STATEMENT BY THE REV. DR. BROWN.

    The Rev. Dr. Brown, general secretary Wesleyan Missionary Society, in the course of a further interview to-day, said:— "To my mind, the action of the Germans ...

    Article : 883 words
  14. THE AMERICAN NAVY.

    Mr. John B. Long, the United States Secretary of the Navy, referring to the report which was current some time ago that the Government would despatch a ...

    Article : 108 words
  15. KALABAT DELIMITED.

    Lieut.-Colonel Parsons, who distinguished himself in the encounters of the Anglo-Egyptian forces with the dervishes, under Ahmed Fedi, on the Blue Nile, has arrived ...

    Article : 75 words
  16. STOLEN JEWELS.

    Willaim Johnson, of Mornington-crescent, Camden Town, who on January 5 pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery of jewellery, valued at £30,000, the property ...

    Article : 118 words
  17. MOVEMENTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN, SQUADRON.

    H.M.S. Mildura has left here for New Zealand to replace the warship sent thence to Samoa. The other vessels of the squadron, which ...

    Article : 49 words
  18. OUTRAGE IN SOUTH YARRA.

    Within the past year two young women have been attacked in the most cowardly and apparently motiveless manner in Toorak-road, near the tramway terminus, and on ...

    Article : 504 words
  19. CAPTAIN GIBSON'S OPINIONS.

    Captain Gibson, of H.M.S. Katoomba, the senior naval officer of the port, has been very busy to-day dealing with numerous cypher telegrams received regarding the ...

    Article : 281 words
  20. EDUCATION OF THE SOUDANESE.

    The total subscriptions raised to defray the cost of erecting the Gordon College at Khartoum, at the suggestion of Lord Kitchener, now amount to £128,000. ...

    Article : 65 words
  21. BLOODHOUNDS AS TRACKERS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—You have certainly chosen an opportune time to open up the question of importing bloodhounds to assist the police force in tracking criminals. ...

    Article : 257 words
  22. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    The London wool sales were continued to-day. The market was animated, and full prices were obtined. ...

    Article : 134 words
  23. AN ANGLICAN BISHOP.

    A fund his now been started in London with a view to raising subscriptions for the establishment and maintenance of a Bishoprie of the Anglican Church in ...

    Article : 56 words
  24. DISPERSAL OF SHIPS.

    The British reserve squadron, formed in anticipation of hostilities with France, has been dispersed, and a month's leave of absence granted to the crews. ...

    Article : 70 words
  25. THE BONCHAMPS MISSION.

    Further intelligence has been received concerning the French expedition under the Marquis de Bonchamps, which for months past has been on the frontier of ...

    Article : 67 words
  26. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    I noticed with interest the report of your interview with Mr. Beilby concerning the immense advantages which would accrue from the use of bloodhounds in detecting ...

    Article : 385 words
  27. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Tallow.—At to-day's public auction sales of Australasian tallow 2,200 casks were offered and 2,175 casks were sold. Prices were as follows:—Fine mutton, 24/ per ...

    Article : 42 words
  28. A GERMAN VIEW OF THE POSITION.

    In German commercial circles in Sydney the opinion is generally expressed that one side only of the Samoan case has been presented by cable from Auckland, and that ...

    Article : 488 words
  29. THE PHILIPPINES.

    The debate in the United States Senate upon the treaty of peace between America and Spain, which now awaits ratification, was proceeded with yesterday. ...

    Article : 150 words
  30. THE CARLISTS.

    The Carlist party in Spain, for the repression of which measures have lately been taken by the Government, is now jubiland over its position. ...

    Article : 97 words
  31. STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED.

    Though the man Walter Fauscet, who was arrested on Wednesday evening by De[?]ctive-sergeant Gleeson, has still only the share of vagrancy against his name, it is ...

    Article : 728 words
  32. THE MONEY MARKET.

    The Bank of England rate of discount is 3½ per cent., being ½ per cent. lower than last week. ...

    Article : 25 words
  33. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Fifteen labour candidates have been elected to the Dublin Urban Council, and nine to the Cork Urban Council. Mr. Ernest Lidgey, assistant Government ...

    Article : 88 words
  34. SWEDEN'S ARMY.

    The Swedish Government proposes to make an experimental mobilisation of its troops. In a speech delivered by King Oscar of ...

    Article : 85 words
  35. MAIL STEAMERS.

    I.G.M.S. Friedrich der Grosse arrived at Southampton on the 18th inst. R.M.S. Areadia arrived at Colombo from Australia on the 18th inst. ...

    Article : 48 words
  36. OUTRAGES IN THE ISLANDS.

    Passengers by the steamer Victora, which arrived from the New Hebrides to-day, confirmed the information cabled from Noumea of the clubbing to death of Mr. George ...

    Article : 379 words
  37. ASHES OF COLUMBUS.

    The reputed ashes of Christopher Columbus, which were transferred from the Cathedral at Havana, in Cuba, to the Spanish war-ship Conde de Venadito, on ...

    Article : 346 words
  38. R.M.S. ORIENTAL AT ALBANY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 175 words
  39. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Frederic Wallis Curwen, of St. Albinsavenue, Caulfield, accountant. Causes of insolvency:—Certain of his creditors having held aloof from his composition ...

    Article : 217 words
  40. MURDER AND CANNIBALISM.

    A telegram from Peak Hill states that a native murder, accompanied by cannibalism, has been discovered. The victim was a boy named Bobby, aged 12, ...

    Article : 143 words
  41. ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS.

    A conference of bishops of the Auglican Church was held at Lambeth Palace yesterday. A resolution was passed to promote the ...

    Article : 118 words
  42. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    Minnie Ellis was before the South Melbourne Court yesterday charged with the theft of a hat and umbrella, value 10/6. From the evidence of a Miss Lawler, it appeared she was staying at ...

    Article : 364 words
  43. MELBOURNE'S MEAT SUPPLY.

    Mr. Chataway, the Minister of Agriculture, who made an inspection of the Melbourne abattoirs recently, considers them well constructed and suited to the work, ...

    Article : 114 words
  44. LETTER FROM THE GERMAN CONSUL.

    The German consul at Auckland has received a letter from the German consul at Apia, in which the consul denies having led Mataafa's party in the fight. He says the ...

    Article : 169 words
  45. MILO CIGARETTES

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

    Article : 14 words
  46. VOLUNTARY COMMENDATIONS

    That have been literally heaped on Wolfe's Schnapps is proof positive of its remedial powers; use it for rheumatism and gout.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 32 words
  47. 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 [?], 1, 2, 3, and 4 lb. parcels, and in boxes, ...

    Article : 156 words
  48. PHOTO-BUTTONS OF FAVOURITES.

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

    Article : 29 words
  49. THE EYES.—SPECTACLES.

    Thorough Sight Testing. Perfect Frame Fitting. The New Reform Artificial Eye. CARTER and WERNER, ...

    Article : 44 words
  50. ROBUR TEA.

    Government Analyst, Tasmania, says:— THE FLAVOUR AND AROMA OF THESE TEAS ARE EXCELLENT. —[Advt.] ...

    Article : 19 words
  51. GENTS' MERCERY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 67 words
  52. NOTICE TO SMOKERS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 25 words
  53. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    At Half-past 10 o'clock.—General meeting of creditors will be held in the following estates:— Dudley Mitchell [?]ayes, John Francis Now[?]an, Charles Cole, Lydi[?] M[?]chan. ...

    Article : 49 words
  54. DON'T LOOK OLD.

    With advancing years greyness increases. Stop this with LOCKYER'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER, which darkens to the former colour and preserves the appearance.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 31 words
  55. WHAT ONE OUGHT TO KNOW.

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

    Article : 17 words
  56. OADBURY'S COCOA.

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

    Article : 9 words
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