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  2. CUP DAY.

    Many things are necessary to a successful Cup meeting—a large entry, good handicapping, an open race, the victory of a favourite, and fine ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  3. THE WAR.

    Further satisfactory news continues to arrive from Ladysmith. Sir George White is fighting the Boers continuously, and in every engagement he has succeeded in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. THE WAR-SHIP MAINE.

    It will be remembered that on February 15, 1898, the American war-ship Maine, when bring in Havana Harbour, was destroyed by an explosion, two officers and ...

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  5. THE VICTORIAN OFFICERS.

    The Victorian officers who go to South Africa for service experience—Lieut. Colonel Umphelby, Captain Bruche, and Captain Johnston—will sail from Port Melbourne ...

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  6. GENERAL KOCK'S REMAINS.

    The honours of war are to be accorded to the remains of General Kock, the Boer commander who was taken prisoner at the battle of Elands Langte, and who ...

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  7. CAPTAIN JOHNSTON.

    A parade of the Field Artillery Brigade is called for to-day, at 3 p.m., at the Elizabeth-street entrance to Flinders-street station, to bid farewell to Captain Johnston, ...

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  8. A NOBLE RECORD.

    Sir,—In your to-day's issue, among the paragraphs apropos of the war, I notice that Sir Redvers Buller's first service was with the 6[?]th Rifles, in 1858. During a ...

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  9. SAMOA.

    It was recently stated by the Berlin newspapers that Germany had agreed to evacuate Samoa if she were given the Gilbert Islands and such of the Solomon ...

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  10. CONTINGENTS FROM THE OTHER COLONIES.

    The steamer Ken[?] with portion of the New South Wales contingent on board, experienced a heavy gale when 200 miles from Albany. No damage was done, ...

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  11. THE PRISONERS AT PRETORIA.

    Advices have been received from Pretoria respecting the British troops who were taken prisoners by the Boers in the battles in Natal. ...

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  12. THE RED CROSS.

    The French Red Cross Society has decided to send relief to the combatants in South Africa. Four ambulance corps are to be ...

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  13. MOUNTED RIFLES' HORSES.

    Sir,—Colonel Tom's Price's letter of the 3rd inst. in regard to the horses supplied to the Victorian Mounted R[?]s for service in South Africa is in my mind an ample ...

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  14. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    The election of a member of the House of Commons for Exeter to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sir H. Stafford Northcote, appointed Governor of Bombay ...

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  15. BOER AND BRITON.

    It is unnecessary to remind any but those unfamiliar with South African affairs that Mr. J. B. Robinson, who has lately returned from South Africa, speaks with ...

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  16. KIMBERLEY SURROUNDED.

    Although communication with Kimberley is very restricted, owing to the railway being occupied by the Boers as far south as Krankuil, which is only 55 miles north ...

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  17. TROOP-SHIP IN A HURRICANE.

    The steamer Rapidan, 7,359 tons, which had been chartered by the British Government, has met with a rather serious disaster. ...

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  18. APROPOS OF THE WAR.

    The Premier of the Cape Colony, Mr. W. P. S[?]hreiner, is the son of a German missionary. He was born in the Cape Colony, and was admitted to the bar in ...

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  19. ON THE ORANGE RIVER.

    Further important Boer movements are reported in the Albert district of the Cape Colony. On account of the massing of large ...

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  20. LIEUTENANT BRASSEY.

    A serious accident has happened to Lieutenant Henry Brassey, of the West Kent Yeomanry Cavalry, a nephew of Lord Brassey. ...

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  21. TRIAL OF ESTERHAZY.

    Major Esterhazy, who made himself so notorious by the part he played in the Dreyfus case, has been tried in Paris on the charge of having swindled his cousin ...

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  22. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY.

    To-morrow, being the anniversary of the birthday of the Prince of Wales, will be observed as a public holiday, and various attractions have been provided for the ...

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  23. THE WAR RELIEF FUND.

    A concert was given in the Albert-hall last night by Madame Melba, the famous Victorian prima donna. There was a large attendance, and the concert was a brilliant ...

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  24. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The wreck of the steamer Thermopy[?] of the Aberdeen White Star line, which went ashore on her voyage from Australia to London, at Green Point, near Cape ...

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  25. ROYAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

    Her Majesty the Queen has contributed £1,000, and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales 250 guineas to the South African war relief fund. ...

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  26. LORD WOLSELEY ON THE WAR.

    An important statement has been made by Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley, the commander-in-chief, respecting the war in South Africa. ...

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  27. A TRANSVAAL MINING COMPANY.

    The annual report has been issued of the Consolidated Goldfields of South Africa Limited, one of the most important South African financial companies. This ...

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  28. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Wheat.—The market is dull. The average price of English wheat shows a decline of 6d. per quarter for the week. ...

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  29. THE BOER ARTILLERY.

    The preparations for war made by the Transvaal were known to be great, but the strength of the Boers in artillery was much under-estimated. ...

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  30. OCCUPATION OF COLENSO.

    An explanation has been given of the retirement of the British troops from the bridge crossing the Tugela River at Colenso, 16 miles south of Ladysmith, and it ...

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  31. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. M'Gregor spoke in favour of the House--hold Suffrage Bill, and the debate was adjourned. ...

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  32. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    Bar silver is quoted at 26 13-16d., being a decline of 1-16d. since Saturday last. ...

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  33. SHIPPING NEWS.

    The following arrivals and departures are reported:- Arrivals.—Olago, from Bunburry July 15; Nora, from Albany July 19; Bacchus, from ...

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  34. THE NEW SOUTH WALES LANCERS.

    In recognition of the earnest desire of all Australians that their troops should see as much active work in the held as possible, the commander-in-chief at the Cape, ...

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  35. LIEUTENANT WALL.

    Lieutenant George Wall, of the Second Regiment of Infantry, New South Wales, who has been undergoing a course of military training in England, and recently ...

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  36. WEST AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, The debate on the consideration of the report of the Select Committee upon the draft Commonwealth Bill was resumed ...

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  37. MARTIAL LAW.

    Sir Alfred Milner, Governor of the Cape Colony, has proclaimed martial law in the De Aar and Orange River districts. ...

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  38. MAIL STEAMERS.

    R.M.S. Aredia arrived at Plymouth from Australia on November 5. R.M.S. Rome arrived at Suez from Australia on November 6. ...

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  39. THE NEW SOUTH WALES CONTINGENT.

    The men of the New South Wales contingent, to the number of 190, were entertained at Flemington yesterday, and, notwithstanding the wretchedness of the ...

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  40. NEW ZEALAND OATS.

    The War Office, which has already ordered 6,000 tons of New Zealand oats for the horses used in the war in South Africa, has given orders for an additional 2,000 ...

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  41. AUCTION SALES TO-DAY

    The following auction sales will be held to-day: —Messrs. J. T. Brown and Co., at Scott's Hotel, freehold property at Ascotvale; Messrs. Edward Trenchard and Co. and other firms, at ...

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  42. PANIC AT MARITZBURG.

    Something like a panic has been caused at Maritzburg, the capital of Natal, by the southward advance of the Boers, and the fact that the town has been depleted of ...

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  43. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    At Half-past 10 a.m.—Gray v.L.Stevenson and Sons Ltd. (part heard). Practice Court. Mr. Justice Hodges will take chamber business ...

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  44. FURTHER REINFORCEMENTS.

    Directly the news reached the War Office of the heavy British losses at Ladysmith it was decided to immediately supplement the army corps by several additional ...

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  45. NOTES ON THE CABLES.

    The news from Natal must be considered eminently satisfactory. The Boers have made no progress, but, on the contrary, have twice been severely repulsed. ...

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  47. NATAL DUTIES SUSPENDED.

    The import duties imposed in Natal on cattle intended for slaughter and on frozen meat have been suspended in consequence of the war. ...

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  48. THE MEDICAL STAFF.

    Sir William MacCormac, president of the Royal College of Surgeons, recently offered ...

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  49. ARRIVAL OF THE WEIMAR.

    The L.G.M.S. Welmar arrived from Colombo at half-past 3 this morning, wiht the following saloon passengers:- For Fremantle.—Rev. Fathers Brennan, Keogh, ...

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