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  2. ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

    Professor Gregory, professor of geology in the Melbourne University, was appointed head of the civilian scientific staff of the National Antarctic ...

    Article : 147 words
  3. ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

    A 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 words
  4. THE WAR.

    The Times correspondent at Pretoria and Reuter's correspondent at Durban agree that daily a stream of voluntary capitulations is being made everywhere ...

    Article : 69 words
  5. THE ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

    The total eclipse of the sun yesterday was observed by specially-organised parties at Sumatra and Mauritius. At Sumatra clouds partially interfered with ...

    Article : 65 words
  6. Advertising

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  7. THE METAL MARKET.

    Tin is quoted now at £124 15s. per ton, a rise of £1 12s. 6d. since yesterday. Bar silver (standard) is now quoted ...

    Article : 40 words
  8. THE EAST.

    The Times correspondent at Tokio (Japan) states that M. De Giere, the Russian ambassador, has made a proposal to Li Hung Chang that Russia. ...

    Article : 102 words
  9. SPORTING.

    At 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 words
  10. OPENING THE FOOTBALL SEASON.

    THE 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 words
  11. Queensland T. C. Races.

    The Queens'and T. C. autumn meeting was commenced on Saturday afternoon. Results:- Stradbroke Handicap, eix ...

    Article : 128 words
  12. Suffocated in a Burning Mine.

    Samuel 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. ...

    Article : 57 words
  13. METEOROLOGICAL.

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  14. ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

    Since 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 words
  15. THE BURNING OF FARM HOUSES.

    Mr. Joseph Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons last night that the Government did not intend to rebuild the farmhouses in the Transvaal and ...

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  16. The Tientsin Railway Siding.

    Viscount cranbome, Under-secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated in the Commons last night that the proprietary rights of the Tientsin Railway Company ...

    Article : 50 words
  17. "A LITTLE BRIEF AUTHORITY."

    THERE have been so many complaints of the impertinence and of the favoritism, and in some cases of the brutal insolence, of the men possessing more or ...

    Article : 180 words
  18. A Miner's Suicide

    Henry Shaldes has [?] suicide by hanging himself from [?] at Mount William. ...

    Article : 22 words
  19. Mine Accidents

    John 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 words
  20. THE CAPE RAIDERS.

    Commandant 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
  21. Boxing: " Starlight" Defeated.

    "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 words
  22. Chinese Steamship Services,

    The 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 words
  23. Sydneyside Football.

    In senior football on Saturday afternoon Glebe defeated the Western Suburba; South Sydney defeated the Eastern Suburbs; UNIVERSITY defeated Balmain; and North ...

    Article : 31 words
  24. SUCCESSFUL SKIRMISHES.

    A 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 words
  25. THE CENSUS.

    The census shows that the population of Italy is now 32,449.754 In 1897 (December 81) it was 31,479,217. ...

    Article : 26 words
  26. GARROTTING IN MELBOURNE.

    Frank 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 words
  27. LONDON, Sunday.

    Shippers in New York suspect that the "sea ambition" of the Emperor William is behind the recent acquisition of the Hamburg-American Shipping ...

    Article : 26 words
  28. The Turf.

    The 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 ...

    Article : 329 words
  29. GALLS AND DIVIDENDS.

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  30. THE ROYAL VISIT.

    Excepting for the Press carriage, the axles of which became overheated, the Royal train arrived at Jennings, on the Queensland border, safely. ...

    Article : 72 words
  31. AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 13 words
  32. DEATH OF A BOER LEADER.

    The death last week of Commandant Swanepoel was caused by a bullet piercing his forehead. His commando has elected a successor. ...

    Article : 30 words
  33. Germans Defeat the Chinese.

    The Germans have fought and defeated a body at Chinese at Antoa Pass, and have occupied Kwang-chang, a town outside Count Yon Waldersee's ...

    Article : 37 words
  34. MEETINGS TO-NIGHT.

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  35. THE JUNCTION EXEMPTION.

    A 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. ...

    Article : 750 words
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  37. AUSTRALIANS AS CAVALRYMEN.

    The Marquis of Tullibardine, who formed a corps of mounted Scotchmen for the war, writing to the Caledonian Society of London from South Africa, ...

    Article : 46 words
  38. Searchiog for Pirates.

    Count Von Waldersee reports that the German gunboat Iltis is searching the Chinese coast for pirates, who are repeatedly enforcing exactions south of ...

    Article : 32 words
  39. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The 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 words
  40. UNITED AUSTRALIA.

    The 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 ...

    Article : 83 words
  41. Family Notices

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  42. DE WET'S WHEREABOUTS.

    When last seen General De Wet was trekking south, after passing Boshof. He had then only 40 followers. ...

    Article : 29 words
  43. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    At the wool sales yesterday merinos were stronger, but crossbreds remained unchanged in price. The present series closes on Monday. ...

    Article : 32 words
  44. South Australia.

    Louis 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 words
  45. SIR ALFRED MILNER IN LONDON.

    Sir 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 words
  46. AMUSEMENTS.

    OF 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 words
  47. The Labor Party.

    The 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 words
  48. The Royal Buckbounds.

    The 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 words
  49. [?] Miner.

    WHILE 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 words
  50. Weight-lifting Championship.

    Although 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 ...

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  51. West Australia.

    William Footner, 33, [?] at Claremont, has devolopcd the plague ...

    Article : 15 words
  52. The Parliament.

    The 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 words
  53. AMAZING SERVIAN IMBROGLIO.

    An 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 words
  54. Tasmania.

    The public library and three shops at Stanley have been destroyed by fire. ...

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  55. Universities and Commerce.

    Following the advice given by leading English statesmen, the University of Birmingham has decided to establish a facalty of commerce. Steps have ...

    Article : 36 words
  56. Queensland.

    The Rev, Georgo Lane, of Sydney, has been elected president of the Australian Wesleyan General Conference, which has begun itstriennial sessions here. ...

    Article : 27 words
  57. The Pacific Cable.

    The 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 words
  58. THE A. W. U.

    THE 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 words
  59. STATE POLITICS.

    Mr. 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 words
  60. Broken Hill Proprietary Shares.

    Broken Hill Proprietary shares (exdividend) are now quoted in London at 453. 6d. ...

    Article : 22 words
  61. Motor Cars and the Elections.

    Mr. 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 words
  62. The Illness' of Mrs. M'Kinley.

    President 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 words
  63. Old-age Pensions.

    The 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 words
  64. TO-DAY'S SHARE SALES.

    THE 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 words
  65. Drunkenness a Reason for Divorce.

    The Government has adopted and remodelled the Drunkards Bill introduced into the House of Lords by the Bishop of Winchester. One of the ...

    Article : 49 words
  66. The Newcastle Seats.

    The 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 words
  67. THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.

    It 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 words
  68. POLICE COURT.

    MESSRS 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 words
  69. Coachbuilders and Blacksmiths' Social.

    The Master [?] and Wheelwrights of the Hill held an enjoyable social in [?]' Masonic Hall on Saturday night. About 30 members were present. ...

    Article : 126 words
  70. THE HOSPITAL AND THE WORKERS.

    ONE 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 words
  71. Death of the Duchess of Cleveland.

    The death is announced at Wiesbaden of the Duchess of Cleveland (Catherine Lacy Wilhelmina), mother of the Earl of Rosebery, aged 82 years. ...

    Article : 32 words
  72. The Westralian Ministry.

    Mr. 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 ...

    Article : 43 words
  73. Advertising

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  74. THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

    THE 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. ...

    Article : 46 words
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