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  2. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  3. AFFAIRS IN CHINA. OMINOUS INDICATIONS.

    The outlook in China is becoming increasingly grave, and there are signs that the withdrawal of the foreign troops from Peking, which has been fixed for the 15th ...

    Article : 147 words
  4. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    A curious fact is reported in connection with the recent French naval manœures. Wireless telegraphic messages sent by one French war-ship to another were ...

    Article : 38 words
  5. THE, FACTORIES ACT. THE ROYAL COMMISSION.

    The Royal commission appointed to inquire into the working of the Factories and Shops Act sat at the State Parliamenthouse yesterday, when a number of ...

    Article : 1,287 words
  6. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    At the annual meeting of the New South Wales Fruit Exchange Co-operative Company to-night the report, declaring a dividend of 10 per cent. was adopted. ...

    Article : 405 words
  7. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN. PARLIAMENT.

    In the course of the debate on the Address in Reply in the Legislative Council, Mr. Warren said that it was like Mr. Holder's impertinence to offer to the ...

    Article : 562 words
  8. FEDERAL EXPENDITURE. PROBABLE AMOUNT.

    Members of the Commonwealth Parliament are becoming alarmed at the manner in which the federal expenditure is increasing. The remember that the estimate ...

    Article : 1,255 words
  9. IMPERIAL APPEAL COURT

    In the House of Commons last night Mr. Chamberlain confirmed the statement that the great majority of the delegates to the conference of British and colonial jurists ...

    Article : 95 words
  10. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Wednesday (6 p.m.).—Moderately fine generally, but at occasional intervals cloudy with light passing showers, especially in districts near coast. Cold south-westerly winds, fresh on coast. Sea moderate. ...

    Article : 412 words
  11. THE TREATY OF PEACE.

    Although the protocol or draft of the treaty of peace between China and the powers is ready for signature, Sir Ernest Satow, the British Minister at Peking, has ...

    Article : 207 words
  12. OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    The old-age pension system has came into operation in Belgium. According to the act persons over 65 years of age are entitled to a pension of 65 francs per ...

    Article : 56 words
  13. THE EMPLOYERS' CONFERENCE.

    The Employers' Union and the Chamber of Manufactures will decide to-day upon the steps to be taken to give effect to the resolutions adopted at the conference of ...

    Article : 146 words
  14. A GASOLINE EXPLOSION.

    A terrible accident has occurred in Philadelphia. A barrel of gasoline exploded, wreeking five buildings and setting them on fire. Twelve persons were killed and 40 ...

    Article : 36 words
  15. THE GREAT FIRE.

    The workmen engaged to-day in clearing the debris at the ruins of Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons' premises came across human remains, including a skull, pieces of ...

    Article : 45 words
  16. CRITICISM BY PRESTON COUNCILLORS.

    At the Preston Shire Council meeting on Monday evening a letter was received from the Lowan Shire Council, asking cooperation in getting the Factories Act ...

    Article : 275 words
  17. NO BARMAIDS UNDER FORTY.

    Great consternation has been caused at Buda-Pesth by the action of the Hungarian Minister of the Interior, who has refused to allow barmaids under 40 years old to ...

    Article : 55 words
  18. GERALDTON-CULCAIRN RAILWAY.

    Since the commencement of the Geraldton-Culcairn railway considerable activity has prevailed around Culearn. Over 100 men are engaged preparing the ground, ...

    Article : 87 words
  19. LASCAR SEAMEN.

    In the House of Commons last night Mr. Gerald Balfour, president of the Board of Trade, made a statement bearing on the employment of lascar seamen on mail ...

    Article : 148 words
  20. THE BRISBANE FORECASTS.

    Victoria.—Squally and wet from between west and south. Areas of south seas under "Fenclon." Fogs soon, but an interval of fair weather will nevertheless obtain. ...

    Article : 238 words
  21. COROWA ITEMS.

    Three local hotelkeepers were proceeded against in the Corowa Court to-day for neglecting to cancel duty stamps on beer casks. Two were fined 40/, and 4/10 costs, ...

    Article : 66 words
  22. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

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  23. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. See, replying to Mr. Haynes, promised that he would some time during this session give the House an opportunity of ...

    Article : 337 words
  24. QUEENSLAND.

    Mary O'Brien, who figured prominently in a recent case which she brought against the captain of the steamer Jumma for assauit and cruelty while on a voyage to ...

    Article : 143 words
  25. INTERNATIONAL BOWLS.

    The Australian team of bowlers who have been touring the United Kingdom played their twenty-third match yesterday in the county of Kent, their opponents ...

    Article : 309 words
  26. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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  27. FEELING IN THE COUNTRY.

    The circular from the Lowan Shire Council on the proposed extension of the Factories and Shops Act was considered at a meeting of the Warrnambool shire Council ...

    Article : 64 words
  28. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Wheat.—The cargo of South Australian wheat per Coriolanus,from Streaky Bay March 28, has been sold it 29/ per 4801b., cost, frcight, and insurance. ...

    Article : 83 words
  29. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The return regarding the Renmark fruit industry for the season shows that in the two principal products, apricots and raisins, the increase this season is 100 per cent. ...

    Article : 233 words
  30. ENGRAVERS' BOARD.

    The Process Engravers' Board has fixed the following rates:—Head operator, in charge of one studio, 90/ a week, second operator in studio, 60/ a week; half-tone ...

    Article : 94 words
  31. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Antarctic exploring vessedl Discovery sailed yesterday from Cowes foi Melbourne. In the House of Commons last night the ...

    Article : 46 words
  32. MANUFACTURING JEWELLERY TRADE.

    Sir,—Finding on my return from a tour through the manufacturing centres of Europe that the Factories Act has been applied to the trade in which my firm is ...

    Article : 447 words
  33. THE WEATHER.

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  34. AN ALLEGED GAOL-BREAKER.

    What, in police circles, is regarded as an important arrest was effected at Mosman at an early hour this morning. It was that of a young man who, later in the ...

    Article : 257 words
  35. PASTORALISTS' TROUBLES. THE DENILIQUIN STRIKE.

    There was further trouble with shearers to-day. Mundiwa Station was to have started work with a full complement of men for shearing seventy or eighty ...

    Article : 143 words
  36. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Before Mr. Justice Pennefather, in chambers, this morning, the divorce case of Saunders v. Saunders was heard. The petitioner was Mabel Grace Saunders, of ...

    Article : 107 words
  37. RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

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  38. ANNUAL HORSE PARADE.

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  39. A GOVERNMENT LOAN.

    The Agent-General has received instructions to float a loan for a million and a half sterling as soon as the London market is opportune. The market at present ...

    Article : 51 words
  40. THE POSITION EXPLAINED.

    In reference to the strike, it is explained by pastoralists that the sheares refuse to work because the employers, who must have then sheep shorn, object to substitute for ...

    Article : 312 words
  41. MR. ABBOTT, M.L.C., AND MR. ORD.

    When giving evidence before the Factories Act Commission yesterday Mr. Ord, the chief nspector of factories, was asked by the chairman (Mr. Outtrim, M.L.A.) ...

    Article : 173 words
  42. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    The Legislative Assembly went into Committee of Supply to-day Mr. Browne, leader of the Labour party, denied that the drought was the chief ...

    Article : 122 words
  43. TASMANIA.

    The Hobart Gas Company pays a dividend of 16/ per share. Notice of motion has been given in the House of Assembly to draw from the ...

    Article : 182 words
  44. THE SYDNEY SHOOTING CASE.

    John Beale, aged 24, described as a labourer, was before the Central Police Court to-day charged with shooting Ellen Jenkins with intent to murder her. The affair ...

    Article : 196 words
  45. THE HOME SECRETARY'S OPINION.

    The Home Secretary (Sir William Lyne) said yesterday—"I have heard people talking about £300,000 a year, but I never thought we could do it for that. I have ...

    Article : 50 words
  46. NORTHERN PROVINCE ELECTION.

    The two outstanding returns of the Northern Provinee came to hand this morning. At Cornella Mr. Baillieu obtained 10 votes and Mr. O'Keefe 33, while ...

    Article : 200 words
  47. EARLY REPORT EXPECTED.

    Members of the Factories Commission realise the necessity for furnishing a report on the matters remitted to them at the earliest date possible, but they are at ...

    Article : 124 words
  48. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

    Last evening a middle-aged man named Daniel Sullivan, living in Montague-street, South Melbourne, was taken to the Homœopathic Hospital by the Montague police in ...

    Article : 156 words
  49. LATE MINING NEWS.

    PERTH, Wednesday.—During July 200 tons were crushed at Queensland Menzies for a yield of [?]18oz., and 390 tons were eyanided for 112oz. WARNER'S SAFE CURE. ...

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  50. SCALDED TO DEATH.

    A total accident happened last evening to an infant named john O'Connor, aged two months, at the house of its parents, in Gladstone-street, South Melbourne. Mrs. ...

    Article : 93 words
  51. NEW ZEALAND.

    The poll of the Auckland ratepayers for the adoption of rating unimproved land values signally defeated the proposal. This cnsures the defeat of the compulsory bill ...

    Article : 45 words
  52. VICTORIAN SHOPKEEPERS' UNION.

    DEPUTATION TO THE PREMIER. The Premier (Mr. Peacock) was yesterday interviewed by representatives of the Victorian Shopkeepers' Union in reference ...

    Article : 373 words
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