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  2. THE ARMY AND NAVY.

    The proposals for the reduction in the strength of the army and the navy, decided on by the Government, are causing some concern. ...

    Article : 273 words
  3. AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

    The "Group of Toil"—the Labour party of the Duma—have made some astonishing statements regarding the attitude of the Government towards the Duma. ...

    Article : 200 words
  4. PREFERENTIAL TRADE.

    The Imperial congress of Chambers of commerce opened its sittings in London yesterday. The Earl of Elgin, Secretary of State for the Colonies presided at the ...

    Article : 290 words
  5. SYDNEY LAND SCANDALS.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—There were full galleries and a full House in the Legislative Assembly when the Premier rose to move for the consideration of so much of the ...

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  6. MR. IRVINE AT KORUMBURRA.

    KORUMBURRA, Wednesday. —Mr. W. H. Irvine, who is a candidate for the representation of Flinders in the House of Representatives, addressed the electors in the ...

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  7. HYPNOTISM AND DRINK.

    Is hypnotism a desirible cure for drunkenness? The question has arisen again as the result of a report made by the Royal commission appointed in South Australia ...

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  8. FEDERAL POLITICS. MR. REID IN QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday. — Continuing his tour, Mr. Reid addressed a meeting at the shire-hall, Cairns, last night. Mr. Reid was retened with applause, and was ...

    Article : 332 words
  9. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor-General will procced to Queenseliff this morning, and will inaugurate the Marconi wireless telegraph system between Australia and ...

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  10. NEW MAIL CONTRACT. THE LABOUR AMENDMENT.

    Mr. Thomas (chairman of the Shipping Commission) yesterday gave notice that he would move an amendment on the Postmaster-General's motion for the ratification ...

    Article : 265 words
  11. TENDERERS' PRICES.

    The Postmaster-Genenl (Mr. Chapman) yesterday laid on the table of the House of Representatives a paper, showing the three lowest prices required as subsidy by the ...

    Article : 99 words
  12. RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR.

    The Russian court-martial sitting upon Admiral Rozhdestvensky and other naval officers, to determine whether their surrender to the Japanese after the battle of the ...

    Article : 141 words
  13. FARMERS' LEAGUE.

    Great activity is being displayed by the executive committee of the Farmers' League in making preparations for the federal elections. Victoria has been mapped out into ...

    Article : 231 words
  14. BRAZILIAN TARIFF.

    A new tariff has been framed by the Brazilian Parliament. The striking feature about it is that it reduces the duty on American flour, and on many other ...

    Article : 47 words
  15. THE EDUCATION BILL. PART TWO DROPPED.

    Good progress was made in committee of the House of Commons yesterday with the Education Bill. Clauses 9 to 13 inclusive were passed. This brought the committee ...

    Article : 60 words
  16. OPINION IN SYDNEY.

    SYDNLY, Wednesday.—Several gentlemen seen to-day expressed the opinion that if Mr. Deakin's promises are capable of fulfilment, and if his statement ...

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  17. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    The July series of London wool sales were opened yesterday, when the selling brokers (Messrs. Baxton, Ronald, and Co., Messrs. Jacomb, Son, and Co., Messrs. ...

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  18. CONTINUED OPPOSITION.

    A very large meeting of laymen was held last evening in the Albert-hall, in London, to protest against the provisions of the Education Bill. ...

    Article : 67 words
  19. FRENCH LEGISLATION.

    An important piece of industrial legisltion has been carried through Parliament by the Sarrien Ministry. It deals with the hours of labour, and makes it compulsory ...

    Article : 83 words
  20. NEW ELECTORATES.

    In reply to Mr. Chanter (N.S.W.) in the House of Representatives yesterday, the Minister of Home Affairs (Mr. Groom) said that the proclamation for the new electoral ...

    Article : 125 words
  21. ENGLISH CRICKET.

    Arthur Fielder, the Kent fast bowler, who visited Australia as a member of Warner's team of 1903-4, did a good performance in the match Gentlemen v. Players. ...

    Article : 63 words
  22. CANADA'S PROGRESS.

    Very surprising figures are published of the addition to population which Canada is attracting. During the financial year which has just ...

    Article : 95 words
  23. OPPOSITION TO SIR JOHN, FORREST.

    PERTH, Wednesday. — The return of Sir John Forrest to the House of Representatives will probably be challenged in the interests of labour at the forthcoming ...

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  24. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    In connection with the opening of the wireless telepgraphy station at Queenseliff today, the Postmaster-General (Mr. Chapman) explains that Captain Walker, representing ...

    Article : 366 words
  25. FOOD INSPECTION.

    Following upon the disclosures regarding the Chicago meat-[?]ning practices, the Imperial Board of Trade instructed the inspectors of factories in the United ...

    Article : 137 words
  26. SOUTH MELBOURNE.

    Already signs are apparent in South Melbourne and Albert-park that forces are being quietly but steadily organised, in view of the forthcoming political struggles, ...

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  27. FLINDERS.

    KORUMBURRA. Wednesday.—The president of the Korumburra branch of the Political Labour League (Mr. J. W. Porter) recived a letter to-day from Mr. J. Lyons, ...

    Article : 121 words
  28. THE BUTTER TRADE.

    The Select Committee on the Butter Trade, appointed in March last by the Government, has presented its report, and it will be issued shortly. ...

    Article : 137 words
  29. "GAY OLD GENTLEMAN."

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Some of the things done by Mr. Oliver Wansey, who owned to having seen 78 winters, were told in the Central Police Court to-day, when ...

    Article : 559 words
  30. FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin), in reply to Mr. Frazer (W.A.) in the House of Representatives yesterday, said that it was the intention of the Ministry to introduce ...

    Article : 339 words
  31. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    (The amounts given in estates are gr[?], and sub[?]t to any debts owing by estates) [?] [?]p. late of Wandillgong, [?]dow, who [?] on April 12, under a will dated August 13. ...

    Article : 165 words
  32. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. AUSTRALASI[?] SHARES &[?]

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 135 words
  33. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    Yesterday the state Premier (Mr. Bent) paid a visit of inspection to the Government Labour Bureau, and made some inquireis respecting the registration of men, ...

    Article : 246 words
  34. SPEECH BY MR. CROUCH, M.H.R.

    EGERTON, Tuesday.—As the outcome of correspondence on the part of the Blackwood progress committee, Mr. Crouch, M.H.R., gave an address on federal politics ...

    Article : 158 words
  35. ROSE-PLANTING.

    An interesting function, witnessed by several hundred spectators, was carried out by members of the National Rose Soc[?]ty yesterday. This was she planting ...

    Article : 350 words
  36. THE UNION BANK.

    The Union Bank of Sustralia Ltd. ha[?] declared a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum for the half-year ended February 28 last. The sum of £10,000 is applied ...

    Article : 131 words
  37. SILVER.

    To-day's quotation for bar silver is 30 [?]16d. per o[?] standard, an advance of ½d. since yesterday. ...

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  38. PASTORAL OUTLOOK.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Reports received from a large number of pastoralist districts point to the conclusion that the prospects for the forthcoming shearing season are ...

    Article : 374 words
  39. MINING SHARES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  40. CORIO.

    BACCHUS MARSH, Tuesday. — Lie[?] Colonel M'Cay visited here on Saturday, and met a large number of the electors. He attended the cattle sales at the Corporation ...

    Article : 90 words
  41. COAL-MINERS' DISPUTE.

    SYDNEY, Wednesay.—An important development in connection with the disputes at certain Newe[?]stle collieries took place today, and it is anticipated that the pits now ...

    Article : 320 words
  42. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Wheat and Flour.—The quantity of wheat and flour att[?]nt for the United Kingdom is estimated at 2,905,000 quarters, against 3,190,000 quarters a week age [?]2,880,000 ...

    Article : 193 words
  43. SHIPMENT OF ONIONS.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A dispute about onions, which has accupied Mr. Justice Cohen and a jury for 13 days, was concluded to-day. The plaintiff was Robert Little, a ...

    Article : 365 words
  44. SOCIALISTIC LITERATURE.

    Arrangements for the distribution of socialistic literature amongst the electors are being pushed forward by the Metropolitan District Labour Council, and at its meeting ...

    Article : 82 words
  45. TASMANIAN PARLIAMENT.

    HORART, Wednesday. In the House of Assembly this afternoon, the debate was resumed on the Address-in-Reply. Mr. Nicholls had given notice of his ...

    Article : 283 words
  46. WEST AUSTRALIAN REVENUE.

    PERTH, Wednesday.—In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Treasurer (Mr. Wilson) made the following statement with reference to the state's finances: ...

    Article : 207 words
  47. DRINKING AT DOOKIE.

    COSGROVE, Wednesday.—An indig[?]ation meeting was held on Tuesday to protest against the charges lately appearing in the daily press regarding the drinking ...

    Article : 145 words
  48. A FACT FOR TEA-DRINKERS.

    The harmful effects of tannie acid, which exists in all teas, are obviated by the [?] of Wolfe's Sch[?]pp[?], Avoid counterfeils. —[Advt.] ...

    Article : 99 words
  49. BABY'S NARROW ESCAPE.

    WELLINGTON, Wednesday.—Bad weather has been experienced generally throughout the South Island. At a farm in Canterbury a big pinc-tree snapped, and ...

    Article : 79 words
  50. MILO CIGARETTES

    Are preferred by lovers of good things. Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] ...

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  51. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 47 words
  52. [?]

    Decayed teeth are the means of producing more [?]rvous disorders and more terrible consequences than any other cause. The marvellous painless estraction of teeth at Dr. Thomas's [?]. Bourke, ...

    Article : 71 words
  53. YOUR OVERCOATI

    We are now offering a splendid lot of Rainproof [?] Over[?] of our own make, in [?] colours, [?] and other Cloths, at 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, [?] is [?]d promise them. ...

    Article : 2 words
  54. THE HABIT OF HEALTH.

    The [?] use of P[?]' S[?][Advt.] ...

    Article : 11 words
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