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. ...
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Article : 66 wordsFriday (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 wordsThe 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. ...
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Article : 3,071 wordsWool.—Bradford—The market is advancing. Tops, common sixties, are quoted at 31d., and super. sixties at 32½d. Wool.—The Continental "Terme" ...
Article : 368 wordsJanet Lday Clarke attended the meeting of the Women's Hospital Committee for the first time yesterday since her recent holiday, and was cordinally welcomed. ...
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Article : 207 wordsAn 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 ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 87 wordsA caucus meeting of Government supporters was held to-day. Prior to the members dispersing three hearty cheers wer given for the Ministers. ...
Article : 162 wordsAfter 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 wordsThe shock of earthquake was felt here last evening, and created considerable alarm among the residents. It lasted about 30 seconds. ...
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Article : 748 wordsAt the meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council last night, Councillor Westacott drew attention to the inconvenience caused by the want of local magistrates, and ...
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Article : 407 wordsJohn Dunn, 100 years of age, having been born in Sydney in March, 1799, died in the local Benevolvent Asylum last night. ...
Article : 27 wordsIn 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 ...
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Article : 86 wordsThe 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. ...
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Article : 90 wordsMessrs.—Glover, Onians, and Co.—At Woodend—Hotel, farm, and collage properties. Messrs. Forbes and Son.—At Richmond— ...
Article : 213 wordsA slight outbreak of fire occurred yesterday morning at the Public Library, owing to the eletric lilght current becoming "short circuited" through the iron ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 25 Nov 1899, Page 14
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