In consequence of the outbreak of plague at Capr Town there is a prospect that the Royal steamer Ophir will return from Australia by way of the Red Sea, instead of ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 114 wordsThe British military authorities estimate that during the month of March 200 Boers were killed and 1,000 were taken prisoner or surrendered. ...
Article : 51 wordsThe transport Tongarire, with returning soldiers, including over 100 Victorians, arrived at Fremantle late to-night. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words"The Times" considers that the Budget is fairly satisfactory as a step in the direction of broadening the basis of taxation. The "Standard," the leading organ of the ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 20 Apr 1901, Page 13
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