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Article : 91 wordsThe following letter has been received from Lady Clarke by the mayor of Port Melbourne:—"R.M.S. Orontes, December 7, 1903.—Dear Mr. Hester,—Will you convey ...
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Article : 275 wordsThe Russian squadron at Bizerta, in the Mediterranean, under the command of Admiral Virenius, has been reinforced by four additional torpedo boats, and has been ...
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Article : 83 wordsThe "Cologne Gazette" states that Russia possesses four docks at Vladivostock and Port Arthur that are amply sufficient to repair the largest vessels. ...
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Article : 92 wordsFor some reason or another the Railway department has not, since the opening of the direct Collingwood line, been able to capture as much of the traffic to the ...
Article : 278 wordsQUEENSCLIFF.—In regard to the delay in obtaining medical assistance for Mr. Durant, second officer of the s.s. Coogee, on the arrival of the steamer after her collision ...
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Article : 96 wordsSir,—I cannot understand what sound reason the responsible body, whether the V.C.A. or not, have for not returning the admission money to the public on Monday. ...
Article : 163 wordsThe Victorian Shipwreck Relief Society met yesterday, the chairman, Mr. W. J. Mountain, presiding. A letter was received from Captain George ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 101 wordsSir,—As a man who has for 30 years taken an active interest in cricket, and as one who desired to see the honour of Australia upheld on the cricket field. I, in ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 31 Dec 1903, Page 5
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