Articles from page 5: Previous page Next page

  1. Please wait. Loading browse data... loading
  2. THE BOER WAR. THE BURNT FARMS.

    A blue book has been issued, which shows that during the war 634 Boer farms, mills, and cottages in the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies were burnt for ...

    Article : 121 words
  3. THE FAR EAST. CHINA AND THE INDEMNITY.

    China has agreed to pay a war indemnity as demanded by the powers, but has asked them to fix the amount at £40,000,000, instead of at £65,000,000. ...

    Article : 40 words
  4. THE ARMY DEBATE.

    It the House of Commons last night the debate was continued on the scheme submitted by the Government for the reOrganisation of the army. ...

    Article : 245 words
  5. THE ROYAL TOUR. STATEMENT BY THE CAPE PREMIER.

    Sir Gordon Sprigg, the Premier of the Cape Colony, has informed the corporation of Cipe Town that in the event of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess ...

    Article : 133 words
  6. THE FRENCH SOUDAN.

    The French, who last year rounted and killed Rahab, the most powerful native chief in the Freneh Souden, have recently inflicted a severe defeat on his sons. ...

    Article : 64 words
  7. PERSONAL.

    The entertainment which was to have been given by His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor this evening at the Prahran Town-hall has been postponed. ...

    Article : 1,142 words
  8. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1901.

    One of the clearest teachings of the experience gained by the six states of the Commonwealth during their separate history is that the natural ...

    Article : 5,828 words
  9. JAPAN AND KOREA.

    The Government of Korea is taking steps to strengthen its military forces. It has purchased from Japan 10,000 rifles and 1,000,000 cartridges. ...

    Article : 31 words
  10. THE UNREST IN RUSSIA.

    The Russian Government continues to adopt extremely repressive ineasures to those who are suspected of having been concerned in the late riots of students and ...

    Article : 110 words
  11. FRANCE AND CANADA.

    The Canadian House of Commons has voted £20,000 towards a subsidy to a direct line of steamers between France and Canada. Half the subsidy will be ...

    Article : 47 words
  12. THE CAPE RAIDERS.

    In a skirmish at Pearston, in the Cape Colony, Commandant Swancpoel, the leader of a band of Boer raiders, and four of his follwers were killed, while six were ...

    Article : 40 words
  13. VISIT TO CANADA.

    In connection with the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada, it has been arranged that their Royal High[?]esses shall land at Quebec. The ...

    Article : 61 words
  14. THE TREASON COURT.

    The Treason Court, which has been sitting at Barkly East, has sentenced eight disloyal Cape Colony residents to terms of imprisonment ranging from six months ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. POLAR EXPLORATION.

    An appeal has been made to the public for donations for the purpose of providing it ballon for the use of the National Antarctic Expedition, which leaves towards ...

    Article : 49 words
  16. THE LONDON WOOL SALES

    At the London wool sales to-day the market was firm, and prices were unchanged. The following are the average prices obtained for the fleece portions of the clips ...

    Article : 90 words
  17. " THE AUSTRALASIAN."

    The country edition of "The Australasian," published, this morning, contains an admirable complete pactorial record of the doings of our Royal visitors day by ...

    Article : 890 words
  18. BOER REFUGEES.

    Lord Kitchener's policy of clearing the country of all the inhabitants and live stock has resulted in the collection of large numbers of Boers into camps, where ...

    Article : 55 words
  19. DOCK IMPROVEMENT.

    The Atlantic Transport Company, of London, and Frederick Leyland and Co. Limited, of Liverpool, a large interest in which was recently acquired by Mr. J. P. ...

    Article : 71 words
  20. STATE ELECTIONS. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    Mr. H. Payne, of Leura, Toorak, has definitely determined to become a candidater for the SOuth Yarra Province of the Legisiative Council at the forthcoming ...

    Article : 33 words
  21. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Wheat and Flour.—The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdam is estimated at 3,435,000 quarters, as against 3,580,000 quarters last week and ...

    Article : 92 words
  22. WESTERN PROVINCE.

    Mr. Walter Manifold, one of the candidates for the Western Province, delivered his opening address at the town-hall tohight, the mayor occupying the chair. ...

    Article : 293 words
  23. THE JAMESON RAID.

    In the House ofCommons last night Mr. Chamberlain, in referring to the Jameson raid, stated that any claim to compensation in connection with the raid that ...

    Article : 60 words
  24. THE CORONATION OATH.

    In the Presbyterian General Assembly today, the Rev. Dr. Dill Macky moved that the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, through the General Assembly, ...

    Article : 1,097 words
  25. GRAND MASONIC INSTALLATION.

    An event of unusual importance in the history of Masonry in Australia was celebrated last evening at the Masonic-hall, Collins-street; when Brother A.J. Peacock, ...

    Article : 549 words
  26. LAND FOR AUSTRALIANS.

    Letters received from Cape Town state that Mr. Robert Philp, the Premier of Queensland, who has been visiting the Cape Colony is of opinion that a Government ...

    Article : 60 words
  27. THE COMMONWEALTH. A LOCAL LOAN.

    It is recognised that the Federal Governiment will, withing the next year or so, have to borrow for the purchase of land required for the site of the Federal capital and for ...

    Article : 392 words
  28. LIEUTENANT PHILP.

    Lieutenant C. J. C. Philp, of the Queensland contingent, son of Mr. Robert Philp, the Premier of Queensland, is now convales cent. ...

    Article : 29 words
  29. SOUTH-EASTERN PROVINCE.

    A well-attended meeting of electors was held last night in the Mechanies' Institute, Oakleigh, in the interests of Mr. D. E. M'Brvde. to make arrangements for the ...

    Article : 74 words
  30. CASUALTIES.

    The following deaths of mounted troops from enteric fever are reported:—Sergeant major Henry Williams, of New South Wales, at Standerton; Private Robert ...

    Article : 36 words
  31. FITZROY.

    Mr. J.E. Fenta[?] of Broadford, announces that he will be a candidate for Fitzroy at the coming election. He will address the electors in the School of Arts ...

    Article : 37 words
  32. HOME FROM THE WAR.

    Private Perey Harper, who left here with the second Victorian contingent for South Africa, was accorded a most enthusiastic welcome by the townspeople on his ...

    Article : 236 words
  33. TALBOT AND AVOCA.

    Mr. George Mitchell, a candidate for state Assimbly honours, addressed a good number of electors last night. He declared himself as a supporter of the Peacock ...

    Article : 309 words
  34. CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE.

    The Prime Minister yesterday received the following bable message from the Speaker of the Legislative Assmbly of British Columbia:— ...

    Article : 206 words
  35. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. AUSTRALASIAN SHARES, &c.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 149 words
  36. NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, Wednesday. A LIFT ACCIDENT.

    A sensational incident occurred in a large city establishment this afternoon. About ten persons were in a lift, which was deseending from one of the upper stories. ...

    Article : 105 words
  37. GUNBOWER.

    Owing to ill-health, Mr. W.T. Webb; of Rochester, who recently announced himself a candidate for the Gunbower seat in the state Parliament, has decided to withdraw ...

    Article : 34 words
  38. BENALLA AND YARRAWONGA.

    Mr. Wm. Hall, of Goorambat, candidate for the Bena[?]a and Yarrawonga electorate, addressed the electors at Tungamah to-day on the reform of the constitutin. He is ...

    Article : 203 words
  39. UNIFORM BANKING LAWS.

    One of the sabjects which the Commonwealth Parliament has power to deal with is the banking laws. The need of uniforimity in such laws throughout Australia was ...

    Article : 201 words
  40. TRANS-CONTINENTAL RAILWAY.

    The Premier has received a tekegram from the South Australian Premier intimating that the South Australian survey [?] rty will probably cross the West Australian ...

    Article : 109 words
  41. THE YOUNG MURDER.

    The inquest coneerning the death of Nicholas Jasprizza, who was shot near Young on the 8th inst., closed to-day. The jury returned a verdiet "That the ...

    Article : 53 words
  42. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted at 27½d. per oz. standard, being an advance of 1/8d. since yesterday. ...

    Article : 22 words
  43. MINING SHARES.

    The following sales are reported on the London Stock Exchange: —Chillagoe, 23/9; Mt. Lyell, £4/15/; North Lyell, £2/10/. ...

    Article : 22 words
  44. FATAL DRIVING ACCIDENT.

    A man named Wm. Laverly was killed at Gimbar, 50 miles from Hay. yesterday afternoon. He was driving a horse and cart, which the horse jibbed, and Laverly ...

    Article : 58 words
  45. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 94 words
  46. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company pays a dividend on deferred stock at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum for the half-year ending March ...

    Article : 54 words
  47. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    The house and furniture of Mrs. Michelsen, Twist Creek, were damaged by fire last night. They were insured for £200 in the Commereial U[?]ion Company. ...

    Article : 32 words
  48. TASMANIA.

    Traces of the San Jose scale have been discovered in two orchards in Hobart, and the Government entomologist will make a thorough inspection. ...

    Article : 27 words
  49. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    An old man named John Sabsch was found in his house at Unley on Monday lying helpessly on the floor in a conditon filthy beyound desctiption. Sabsch, who is ...

    Article : 60 words
  50. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 81 words
  51. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 39 words
  52. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 77 words
  53. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 81 words
  54. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 30 words
  55. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 26 words
  56. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 9 words
  57. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 15 words
×

Buy

Download

Please choose from the following download options:

Share

Share this item on:

Print

Print page as...

The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages.

Scope
Format of download
as... PDF PDF

You need to login before you can save preferences.

$