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  2. ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SUPPLY.

    Yesterday a meeting of the City Council was held to transact the business usually carried through at the quarterly meeting. The Mayor of Melbourne (Councillor ...

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  3. THE TRANSVAAL.

    The "Daily Chronicle" makes the important statement that Great Britain intends to act vigorously towards the Transvaal Government to compel a settlement of the ...

    Article : 42 words
  4. THE DREYFUS CASE.

    An important statement bearing on the Dreyfus case is published by the Roman daily paper, the "Tribuna." It declares that copies of the documents ...

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  5. ENGLAND AND FRANCE.

    The Parliamentary Committee of the French Chamber of Deputies has approved of the two Anglo-French comventions respecting Africa. ...

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  6. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN OPENING OF THE TOUR

    The tenth Australian Eleven opened their English tour at the Crystal Palace ground, near London, to-day, being opposed by a powerful eleven chosen by W.G. Grace, ...

    Article : 129 words
  7. FEDERATION. THE NEW SOUTH WALES CRUSADE.

    A large and orderly assemblage met at the new Masonie-hall to-night to heal Mr. Copeland, M.L.A., and Mr. R. E. O'Connor speak in support of the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 460 words
  8. FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.

    A terrible boiler explosion occurred at Howard's chaff works, at the corner of High-street and Corio-street, shortly before 9 o'clock this morning, resulting in the ...

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  9. TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1899.

    In every civilised country which possesses an elective Parliament, questions of franchise have an inextinguishable interest. An elective ...

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  10. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor and Lady Brassey will be present at the polo match between the New Zealand and Caramut teams, which is to be ...

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  11. SAMOAN AFFAIRS.

    Admiral Kautz, the United States commander at Apia, was recently admonished by the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. J. D. Long, for writing letters strongly criticising ...

    Article : 98 words
  12. THE FAR EAST. CHINESE RAILWAYS.

    The text of the Anglo-Russian agreement respecting China has been published. It states that Great Britain and Russia recognise that each power has an economic ...

    Article : 179 words
  13. TO-DAY'S ARRANGEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 176 words
  14. W. G. GRACE'S OPINION.

    The members of the Australian Eleven, who commence a match to-morrow against a South of England team, on the Crystal Palace ground, were last night entertained ...

    Article : 120 words
  15. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    "The Times" again comments on the British proposals respecting the Pacific cable, namely, to contribute to the annual subsidy, but not to the cost of ...

    Article : 127 words
  16. THE TIENTSIN-CHINKIANG LINE.

    "The Times" correspondent at Pcking states that the Anglo-German negotiations for the construction by an Anglo-German syndicate of a railway from Tientsin, the ...

    Article : 163 words
  17. MR. BEST IN NEW ZEALAND[?]

    Mr. Best, Minister of Lands for Victoria, and Mr. Trenwith, M.L.A., of the same colony, visited the Rosslyn Woollen Mills to-day. Here they found that the most ...

    Article : 183 words
  18. MR. HEYDON AT LEICHHARDT.

    The principal anti-bill demonstration was at Leichhardt, when Mr. L. F. Heydon, M.L.C., had a very friendly hearing. His chief objection to the Commonwealth Bill, ...

    Article : 80 words
  19. THE OPENING GAME.

    Next to making their bow to Englishmen amongst the ancient oaks of Sheffield-park, the Australians could hardly have a more picturesque setting for their opening game ...

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  20. THE LIBERAL PARTY.

    The London newspapers, commenting on the speech delivered last night by the Earl of Rosebery at the City Liberal Club, consider that he is bidding for the support of ...

    Article : 99 words
  21. MR. WISE AT ASHFIELD.

    Mr. Wise had a favourable hearing from about 1,000 people at Ashfield to-night, when he undertook to traverse Dr. MacLaurin's statement that federation ...

    Article : 72 words
  22. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Additional contributions received in connection with the Hospital Saturday collections raise the total to £3,780, which is the record contribution. ...

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  23. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CARRIERS.

    A point of interest to ship-owners, in their capacity as common carriers, was decided by the Full Court to-day, in the case of the Inspector of Nuisances v. Howard ...

    Article : 157 words
  24. MR. ASHTON AT GOULBURN.

    Mr. Ashton, M.L.A., to-night explained to his constituents at Goulburn the reasons why he did not oppose the present Commonwealth Bill. He said the previous ...

    Article : 187 words
  25. THE PHILIPPINES.

    The "New York Herald" publishes a telegram from its correspondent at Manila stating that Aguinalde, the leader of the Philippine insurgents, realising the ...

    Article : 98 words
  26. A FRENCH CLAIM.

    A Reuter's telegram states that France demands compensation from China for the imprisonment of Father Fleury by the rebels in the province of Szeehuan. Father ...

    Article : 72 words
  27. DREDGING FOR GOLD. MEETING AT BAIRNSDALE.

    Mr. A. M'Lean, M.L.A., attended a special meeting of the committee of the Mitchell River and River Lands Protection Association this morning, and advised the ...

    Article : 290 words
  28. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    The death is announced of Sir Herbert Scarisbrick Naylor-Leyland, Bart, Liberal member for the Southport division of South-west Lancashire, aged 35 years. ...

    Article : 191 words
  29. COAL FOR THE RAILWAYS.

    The Railway Commissioners to-day received tenders for the supply of about 300,000 tons of coal to meet railway requirements during 1899-1900. The prices quoted ...

    Article : 65 words
  30. THE RUSSIANS AT HANKAU.

    A difficulty arose some months ago in connection with a concession to Russia by China of land at Hankau, on the Yang-tseKiang. ...

    Article : 337 words
  31. ATTITUDE OF CARDINAL MORAN.

    Cardinal Moran has been interviewed with the object of ascertaining his views on the question of federation. His Eminenee declined to make a statement, giving ...

    Article : 108 words
  32. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The half-yearly meeting of the ratepayers of Coolgardie was held to-day, when the report submitted showed that the half-year started with an overdraft of £1,500, but ...

    Article : 42 words
  33. THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

    Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, has decided upon disarming the natives of the Peshawur division of the Punjab. This step has been taken in consequence ...

    Article : 96 words
  34. TASMANIA.

    Owing to the poor wharfage accommodation at Devonport, the export of produce to intercolonial ports is seriously handicapped. The matter is now receiving the attention ...

    Article : 197 words
  35. THE SHIP REPUBLIC.

    Much surprise was occasioned at to-day's sitting of the Marine Board, when a deputation of 1[?] sailors asked the board to allow the ship Republic to go to sea. The ...

    Article : 275 words
  36. MARGARINE.

    The Grand Committee of the House of Commons has amended the Sale of Food and Drugs Bill by limiting the proportion of butter fat which may be contained ...

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  37. LEASES NEAR FOSTER.

    Some attention is being shown by spee[?]lators in the matter of dredging for gold in this district. Last week two leases were pegged out along Corner Inlet, one of 1,000 ...

    Article : 103 words
  38. AMERICAN STEEL TRUST.

    A powerful steel trust has been formed in the United States to purchase the interests of Mr. Andrew Carnegie, in the vast iron and steel manufacturing businesses in ...

    Article : 277 words
  39. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Bar silver is quoted at 28 3-16d. per oz. standard, being an advance of 3-16d. since Friday last. ...

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  40. PROTEST FROM SEYMOUR.

    At the meeting of the Seymour Shire Council to-day a letter was read from the shire of Shepparton inviting co-operation in protesting against the dredging of the ...

    Article : 75 words
  41. THE PEACE CONGRESS.

    The International Conference to discuss the Czar's proposals for reducing armaments will meet at the Hague on Thursday, the 18th inst. ...

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  42. KILLED BY A HORSE.

    Mr. Robert A. Yeo, a well-known resident, was kicked to death by a horse yesterday. Mr. R. Woodville, the proprietor of the livery-stables, was in ...

    Article : 127 words
  43. NEW ZEALAND.

    The steamer Morayshire returned to the Bluff yesterday after two day's fruitless search for the steamer Perthshire. No news has yet been received about the ...

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  44. THE PHYLLOXERA OUTBREAK.

    At a largely[?]attended meeting of the Goulburn Valley Vine and Fruit Growers' Association yesterday the following resolutions were carried unaninously:— ...

    Article : 287 words
  45. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Her Majesty the Queen has returned from Cimiez, near Nice, where she has been staying for the past two months, and has arrived at Windsor Castle. ...

    Article : 286 words
  46. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 177 words
  47. ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER.

    Joseph Moteith was to-day remanded at Wanganui on a charge of attempted wife murder. He attacked his wife with a slasher, afterwards fired at her, and clubbed her ...

    Article : 49 words
  48. HORTICULTURAL SHOWS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 152 words
  49. NEW INSOLVENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 177 words
  50. THREATENED MINING DISPUTE.

    As was decided on Friday last, advice was sent by the secretary of the local branch of the A.M.A. to Mr. J. Cock, supertintendent of mines, that a deputation ...

    Article : 184 words
  51. AUSTRALIA V. ENGLAND.

    Souvenirs of the Australian Eleven, 1899, are being packed with Le Roy Cigarettes.— [Advt.] ...

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  52. THE BEST TREATMENT

    For Influenza—Wolfen's Schnapps, taken with hot water and lemon-juice at bedtime, is the surest cure and best preventive, obtainble.—[Advt.] ...

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  53. MILO CIGARETTES

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

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  54. IN THE ESTATE OF A. FULLAGAR and Co.

    The[?] propr[?]etors of Walla[?]h's Cash Furnishing Warehouses are the successful tenderers for the above estate. The whole of the stock, which consists of CHINAWARE, GLASSWARE, Crockery, ...

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  55. MARVELLOUS MELBOURNE.

    Cole's "Greater Melbourne" has [?]3 illustrations and 2,000 items of information on 100 subjects; price 1s., by post 1s. 3d. Book Arcade, Melbourne.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 53 words
  56. MAIL STEAMERS.

    R.M.S. Victoria arrived at Plymouth on the 5th inst. [?].G.M.S. Gera left Colombo for Australia on the 5th inst. ...

    Article : 26 words
  57. IN THE ESTATE OF A. FULLAGAR and Co.

    The proprietors of Wallach's Cash Furnishing Warehouses are the successful tenderers for the above estate. The whole of the stock, which consists of CHINAWARE, GLASSWARE, Crockery, ...

    Article : 74 words
  58. THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN BUY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 20 words
  59. YOUR EYES. YOUR SPECTACLES.

    CARTER and WERNER, Opticians, 86 Elizabeth-st., opposite Equitable-buildings. Sight tested by C.H.F. Werner, Fellow (by examination) of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, ...

    Article : 38 words
  60. WHAT ONE OUGHT TO KNOW.

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

    Article : 16 words
  61. CADB[?]RT'S COCOA.

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

    Article : 6 words
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