Professor Gregory, professor of geology in the Melbourne University, was appointed head of the civilian scientific staff of the National Antarctic ...
Article : 147 wordsA somewhat serious accidnt has occurred on the North line below on Riverton and Tarlee. The axie of a truck forming part of a goods train broke, causing the breaking of ...
Article : 257 wordsThe Times correspondent at Pretoria and Reuter's correspondent at Durban agree that daily a stream of voluntary capitulations is being made everywhere ...
Article : 69 wordsThe total eclipse of the sun yesterday was observed by specially-organised parties at Sumatra and Mauritius. At Sumatra clouds partially interfered with ...
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Article : 102 wordsAt the Randwick races on Saturday afternoon in, Tattersall's Stakes, the Aureus— Charming gelding Called Back fell and broke his leg and had to be destroyed. Three other ...
Article : 75 wordsTHE football season was opened on Saturday afternoon under the most favorable conditions As there are but three teams in the association this year, only one match will be ...
Article : 705 wordsThe Queens'and T. C. autumn meeting was commenced on Saturday afternoon. Results:- Stradbroke Handicap, eix ...
Article : 128 wordsSamuel Pryor, in company with another man, were mining at,[?] near [?] dah, when the latter interparted to obtain some blasting powder On his return he found. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 31 wordsSince the Marylebone C. C decided not to send out a cricket team to Australia this year negotiations have been proceeding between the Melbourne C. C. ...
Article : 90 wordsMr. Joseph Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons last night that the Government did not intend to rebuild the farmhouses in the Transvaal and ...
Article : 45 wordsViscount cranbome, Under-secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated in the Commons last night that the proprietary rights of the Tientsin Railway Company ...
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Article : 180 wordsHenry Shaldes has [?] suicide by hanging himself from [?] at Mount William. ...
Article : 22 wordsJohn Condon, a miner, was admitted to the Hospital on Saturday evening suffering from Injuries to his foot He was working at the 500ft. level, Block 13 Proprietary mine, ...
Article : 107 wordsCommandant Van Reenen, and not General De Wet, it is who has led a fresh force of Boers across the Orange River at Zaurberg. He is trying to ...
Article : 49 words"Starlight" and an up country boxer named M'Coll fought at the Golden Gate Hall on Saturday night. M'Ooll won in the sixth round. ...
Article : 32 wordsThe Standard states that the owners of the Hamburg-American steamship line have bought the service of the Jutson line of steamers, plying between ...
Article : 60 wordsIn senior football on Saturday afternoon Glebe defeated the Western Suburba; South Sydney defeated the Eastern Suburbs; UNIVERSITY defeated Balmain; and North ...
Article : 31 wordsA force of Midland Mounted Rifles engaged and routed a strong force of Boers at Zwagershoek. Ten dead Boers were afterwards found on the ...
Article : 45 wordsThe census shows that the population of Italy is now 32,449.754 In 1897 (December 81) it was 31,479,217. ...
Article : 26 wordsFrank Meyers, m[?] of he London, Tailoring Company, was price, d[?]og home to St. Kilda on saturday [?], when he was garrotted by three men, [?] decamped with ...
Article : 108 wordsShippers in New York suspect that the "sea ambition" of the Emperor William is behind the recent acquisition of the Hamburg-American Shipping ...
Article : 26 wordsThe maning of the Maiden Plate at Aspendale Park on Wednesdiy was marred by an unfortunate mishap. Just prior to the start Moyhu and Goldahell collided while ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 12 wordsExcepting for the Press carriage, the axles of which became overheated, the Royal train arrived at Jennings, on the Queensland border, safely. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 13 wordsThe death last week of Commandant Swanepoel was caused by a bullet piercing his forehead. His commando has elected a successor. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Germans have fought and defeated a body at Chinese at Antoa Pass, and have occupied Kwang-chang, a town outside Count Yon Waldersee's ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 28 wordsA SPECIAL meeting of the municipal council was held on Saturday night to consider the action of the Government in granting six months' exemption to the Junction Company. ...
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Article : 46 wordsCount Von Waldersee reports that the German gunboat Iltis is searching the Chinese coast for pirates, who are repeatedly enforcing exactions south of ...
Article : 32 wordsThe late Bandmaster H[?], of the New South Wales Permanent Artillery, was yesterday accorded a military funeral. Mr. James Guthrie, headmatter of the Hay ...
Article : 88 wordsThe Premier (Mr. See) says that Mr. Barton, during his visit to Melbourne, informed him that the Federal tariff would be brought in in July, and gave him an assurance ...
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Family Notices : 131 wordsWhen last seen General De Wet was trekking south, after passing Boshof. He had then only 40 followers. ...
Article : 29 wordsAt the wool sales yesterday merinos were stronger, but crossbreds remained unchanged in price. The present series closes on Monday. ...
Article : 32 wordsLouis Geppert, living at Wirrabarra, suddenly went mad and assaulted his aged mother, dashing her to the ground and otherwise wounding her He then rushed ...
Article : 50 wordsSir Alfred Milner arrives in London from South Africa on Friday. The King has intimated that he will give an audience to Sir Alfred Milner ...
Article : 51 wordsOF unusual literary merit and strong dramatic interest, " The Silver King" may be said to mark the boundary line between " legitimate" and the seusational melodrama ...
Article : 470 wordsThe Political Labor Council of Victoria on Saturday night welcomed the Labor members of the Federal Houses of Parliament. There was much enthusiasm, and several powerful ...
Article : 40 wordsThe King has decided not to again hunt the Royal Buckhonuds, a Royal privilege of ancient date, and the pack is [?] be presented to Lord Chesham, ...
Article : 56 wordsWHILE he is in the Far Western district the Government Geologist might very profitably be asked to furnish a report to the Minister on the subject of ...
Article : 704 wordsAlthough qu[?]te a fillip was given weight lifting by the appearance on the stage a few years back of such celebrities[?] Louis Cyr, Eugene Mandow, the M'Cannr, and Sampson ...
Article : 621 wordsWilliam Footner, 33, [?] at Claremont, has devolopcd the plague ...
Article : 15 wordsThe Federal Cabinet has decided that the salary of the Speaker ot tho House of Representatives and President of the Senate shall bc £1500 a year each. The Chairman ...
Article : 130 wordsAn amazing imbroglio has been caused in Servia on account or the expectations of maternity of the 'Queen not having been realised. A physician ...
Article : 209 wordsThe public library and three shops at Stanley have been destroyed by fire. ...
Article : 18 wordsFollowing the advice given by leading English statesmen, the University of Birmingham has decided to establish a facalty of commerce. Steps have ...
Article : 36 wordsThe Rev, Georgo Lane, of Sydney, has been elected president of the Australian Wesleyan General Conference, which has begun itstriennial sessions here. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe Times says that the Canadian Parliament has decided that the Pacific Cable Bill shall await the proclamation of the Governor-General before becoming ...
Article : 77 wordsTHE Barrier branch of the A. W. U. held a meeting at the Trates Hall yesterday afternoon, when various resolutions affecting the approaching shearing season were carried, It ...
Article : 194 wordsMr. E. W. O'Sullivan, referring to the Opposition's manifesto, describes Mr, C. A. Leo as a "hayseed politician, evidently a m[?] in the position of Opposition leader;" ...
Article : 59 wordsBroken Hill Proprietary shares (exdividend) are now quoted in London at 453. 6d. ...
Article : 22 wordsMr. E. W. O'Sullivan has ordered several motor cars for the use of road superintendents in the arid districts of the State, It is also Probable that Mr. O'Sullivan will use one ...
Article : 46 wordsPresident M'Kinley and Mrs. M'Kinley are now at San Francisco. There are, according to the latest tolegrams, hopes that the patient will ...
Article : 32 wordsThe Premier (Mr. See) says it will be unnecessary to convene Parliament to make, provision for the payment of the old age pensions. Even if the total sum required is ...
Article : 47 wordsTHE following share sales were recorded on the Adelaide Exchange this morning:- Associated Northern Blocks, [?].9d.; Brown Hill Central, 2s. 7d.; Great Boulder, 24s. 6d.; ...
Article : 55 wordsThe Government has adopted and remodelled the Drunkards Bill introduced into the House of Lords by the Bishop of Winchester. One of the ...
Article : 49 wordsThe Wallsand Political Labor League has Belocted Mr. J. Estill, M.L.c., to run for the State Assembly vice Ur. Watkins, M.H.R. Mr. Estill secured an overwhelming majority. ...
Article : 71 wordsIt is now stated that there will be no official celebration of the birthday of the King on May 24. The judges in this matter have been mistaken, owing to ...
Article : 120 wordsMESSRS Maitland, P.M. and H. E. Bright, J.P., were on the bench, this morning, and had before them a great array of drinkers. Quite a number were fined 2s. 6d. Joseph ...
Article : 184 wordsThe Master [?] and Wheelwrights of the Hill held an enjoyable social in [?]' Masonic Hall on Saturday night. About 30 members were present. ...
Article : 126 wordsONE Broken Hill doctor is alleged to have said—and the matter was recently reported to the committee—that while Sr. Seabrook remains in the Hospital the workers need not ...
Article : 104 wordsThe death is announced at Wiesbaden of the Duchess of Cleveland (Catherine Lacy Wilhelmina), mother of the Earl of Rosebery, aged 82 years. ...
Article : 32 wordsMr. Moran, one of the defeated Ministers at the late election, has privately announced that on Tuesday, ot latest, the Throssell Ministry will resign and the Premier will recommend ...
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Advertising : 61 wordsTHE second term of the year at the Technical College commences to-day and extends to August 24. Mr. Rutter, the resident master, will give intending students all information. ...
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