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  2. THE SOUDAN. A FIERCE ENGAGEMENT.

    A fierce engagement has taken place between the Egyptian forces under Colonel Sir Francis Wingate and a body of 2,500 dervishes under Ahmed Fedil. ...

    Article : 217 words
  3. THE WAR.

    Sir C. F. Clery's headquarters are at Estcourt. At the Mooi River station there is a British camp, commanded by Major-General Barton. The Boers south of Ladysmith are in langer-at Ennersdale, Weenen, and Greytown, whilst a large force has been signalled close to the capital, Pietermaritzburg, at Nottingham-road. A brilliant victory was won by Lord ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 3,603 words
  4. THE PUBLIC SERVICE.

    With the now of giving effect to some of the recommendations of the Public Service Reclassification Board, the Government has determined that, in addition to ...

    Article : 519 words
  5. WOOL SALES.

    To-day's wool sale at Geelong is notable for having exceeded all previous records for greasy wool. The clip which has achieved theis fresh performance is the DR over ...

    Article : 3,032 words
  6. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 168 words
  7. SHIPPING NEWS.

    The following arrivals and departures are reported:- Arrivals.—Meissen, str., from Brisbane Sept. 22; Ru[?]ine, str., Bluff ...

    Article : 81 words
  8. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET.

    The intercolonial cricket match between South Australia and Victoria was begun on the Adelaide Oval this morning, among the spcetators being His Excellency Lord ...

    Article : 938 words
  9. THE BUTTER MARKET.

    The market is improving, and there is a good demand for choicest colonial, at 100/ to 104/ per cwt. Secondary qualities, however, are slow of sale at 90/ to 96/. The ...

    Article : 66 words
  10. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Friday (6 p.m.).—Fine island, but more of less cloudy, with occasional showers in coastal districts. Winds from between west and south, strong on coast, with squalls. Rather rough sea. ...

    Article : 544 words
  11. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    The reserve of notes and coin is £20,413,000, against £20,283,000 for the previous week, the proportion to liabilites being 43.19 per cent., against 41.55 per cent. ...

    Article : 331 words
  12. LORD SALISBURY.

    The health of the Marguis of Salisbury, the Prime Minister of England, shows a decided improvement to-day. Almost immediately after the death of ...

    Article : 88 words
  13. INTERCOLONIAL LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

    The semi-finals were played yesterday in squally weather on the Warehousemen's ground, in the presence of a large crowd of spectators. Lady Brassey, accompanied by Lord Richard Nevill, ...

    Article : 1,299 words
  14. THE IRISH IN AMERICA.

    The committee of Tammany-hall,the well known political organisation of New York, has made a large donation to the Lord Mayor of Dublin. ...

    Article : 115 words
  15. GEELONG WOOL SALES.

    Messrs. George Hague and Co. report:—"We held out sixth safe of the season to-day, when we submitted a catalogue of 520 bales to very full attendance of buyers. Competition throughout ...

    Article : 3,071 words
  16. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Wool.—Bradford—The market is advancing. Tops, common sixties, are quoted at 31d., and super. sixties at 32½d. Wool.—The Continental "Terme" ...

    Article : 368 words
  17. PERSONAL.

    Janet Lday Clarke attended the meeting of the Women's Hospital Committee for the first time yesterday since her recent holiday, and was cordinally welcomed. ...

    Article : 998 words
  18. THE INFANTS' BODIES AT WARRAGUL.

    Detective D. G. O'Donnell returned from Warragul yesterday, after making an exhaustive investigation into the discovery of two infants' bodies at the rear of one ...

    Article : 207 words
  19. COUNTRY NEWS.

    An old identity in the person of Mrs. Budden, relict of the late W. Budden, died on Friday morning. The deceased lady was identified with numerous ...

    Article : 199 words
  20. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 87 words
  21. QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

    A caucus meeting of Government supporters was held to-day. Prior to the members dispersing three hearty cheers wer given for the Ministers. ...

    Article : 162 words
  22. LATE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT

    After out first edition went to press on Friday morning, the sitting of the Legislative Assembly was continued till 20 minutes past 3 a.m., the Factories and Shops Act ...

    Article : 172 words
  23. THE EARTHQUAKE.

    The shock of earthquake was felt here last evening, and created considerable alarm among the residents. It lasted about 30 seconds. ...

    Article : 26 words
  24. THEATRES AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

    This evening the Brough Comedy Company will produce at the Princess's Theatre Henry Arthur Jo[?]es's powerful play. " The Physician." It is entirely new to Melbourne audiences, but the ...

    Article : 748 words
  25. A DEARTH OF MAGISTRATES.

    At the meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council last night, Councillor Westacott drew attention to the inconvenience caused by the want of local magistrates, and ...

    Article : 77 words
  26. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Premier has communicated with the owers of the Silverton trammay with the view of ascertaining whether they are prepared to dispose of the line to the ...

    Article : 407 words
  27. AN AUSTRALIAN CENTENARIAN.

    John Dunn, 100 years of age, having been born in Sydney in March, 1799, died in the local Benevolvent Asylum last night. ...

    Article : 27 words
  28. THE GRENVILLE ELECTION.

    In connection with the Grenville election. Mr. George D. Meudell addressed about 400 electors at Pitfield last evening, and had a hearty reception. He said [?]e ...

    Article : 211 words
  29. NEW ZEALAND.

    All hope has been abandoned for the safety of the schooner Wolverine, which left Whangaroa for the Bluff a month ago. The vessel, which was newly built, was in ...

    Article : 86 words
  30. COLAC LAND SALE.

    The Warrion Estate, which was recently purchased by Messrs. R. S. Murray, E. Manifold, and L. M. Calvert, was submitted to public auction today by Messrs. ...

    Article : 198 words
  31. MALLEE LEGISLATION.

    At a meeting held on Thursday, a resoluton was carried on the motion of Mr. J. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. S. A. Grace, expressing satisfaction at the ...

    Article : 90 words
  32. TO-DAY LAND AND PROPERTY SALES.

    Messrs.—Glover, Onians, and Co.—At Woodend—Hotel, farm, and collage properties. Messrs. Forbes and Son.—At Richmond— ...

    Article : 213 words
  33. FIRE AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

    A slight outbreak of fire occurred yesterday morning at the Public Library, owing to the eletric lilght current becoming "short circuited" through the iron ...

    Article : 175 words
  34. AN EXTRAORDINARY MISHAP.

    Thomas Redmond 49 years of age, a list dent of Derby-street, Collingwood, was taken to the Melbourne Hospital yesterday morning, suffering from the effects of a tin ...

    Article : 88 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 142 words
  36. ALLUVIAL LEASES DISPUTE.

    The authorities have decided to bring back to Knlgoorlie for trial the fifteen alluvial men arrested, who were sent to Fremantle on Tuesday morning last under ...

    Article : 170 words
  37. SQUATTING INVESTMENT COMPANY.

    An application was made to Mr. Justice Hodges yesterday by the Squatting Inventment Company Ltd. for the sanction of the Count to resolutions passed and confirmed ...

    Article : 107 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 104 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 82 words
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