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  2. EXTENSIVE FIRES. DESTBUCTION AT DUNDEE.

    A very extensive and disastrous fire has occurred at Dundee, in Scotland. The fire had its origin in Watson's bonded warehouse, and spread to Robertson's ...

    Article : 92 words
  3. CRISIS IN RUSSIA.

    A situation of acute crisis has been reached in the affairs of Russia. An event looked forward to for some time with the gravest misapprehensions has taken place. The ...

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  4. THE ZULU RISING. REBELS SURRENDERING.

    Colonel M'Keuzie, the commander-inchief in Natal, is very hopeful in the latest reports regarding the Zulu rising. The trouble appears now to be over, as the ...

    Article : 112 words
  5. THE LATE MR. BEIT.

    Some magnificent gifts for educational and charitable purposes are contained in the will of the late Mr. Alfred Beit, the Anglo-South African millionaire. ...

    Article : 258 words
  6. FIGHTING REPUBLICS.

    Peace has been concluded between the quarrelling Central American republics of Salvador and Guatemala. The intervention of President Roosevelt proved ...

    Article : 73 words
  7. BETTING ON THE FLAT. RACE DAY AT CAULFIELD.

    "Yer want 10 to 1? Look here sonny, a bloke was givin' them odds at Fiemington the other Saturday, and you know what happened." ...

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  8. THE LICENSING BILL. PROPOSED FEES.

    "Now that you have had the rest of the bill, yon may as well have the fees we propose to charge." said the Premier (Mr. Bent), on Saturday), referring to the ...

    Article : 448 words
  9. FEDERAL POLITICS. LABOUR SELECTIONS.

    The central executive of the Political Labour Council has endorsed the following selections by branches of candidates to contest seats for the House of Representatives ...

    Article : 185 words
  10. PERSONAL.

    The date of the President of the Legislative Council's dinner to His Excellency the Governor is Thursday, August 2. A slight mishap to the Pope is mentioned ...

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  11. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.

    Mr. Keir Hardie strove to extend the scope of the discussion on the Indian Budget in the House of Commons yesterday by the expedient of moving a reduction in the ...

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  12. BISHOP'S CHARGES.

    The military court which sat to investigate the allegations made by the Bishop of Zululand (the Right Rev. Wilmot Lushington Vyvyan) against some of the troops ...

    Article : 125 words
  13. A RUSSIAN OUTBREAK.

    A terrible disaster has overtaken the town of Syzran, a thriving business centre in the government of Simsbirsk, on the banks of the Volga. ...

    Article : 101 words
  14. BATMAN.

    Another stage in the trouble that has occurred among members of the Labour party in the Batman (Clifton) electorate over the selection of a Labour candidate was reached ...

    Article : 218 words
  15. THE KING'S PRIZE. TURNER NOT IN THE FINAL.

    G. A. Turner, of the Footseray club, the only Australian who qualified for the second stage of the King's Prize in the Bisley rifle matches, has been put out, and will not be ...

    Article : 55 words
  16. YOKOHAMA VISITED.

    A terrible fire occurred yesterday in Yokohama, one of the chief cities of Japan. The flames raged for hours, and it is estimated that a thousand houses have been ...

    Article : 41 words
  17. UNEMPLOYED SEIZURE.

    The second plot of vacant land near Manchester seized by the unemployed has not been allowed to remain long in their possession. They were evicted yesterday by ...

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  18. CHINESE ON THE RAND.

    The new repatriation notices posted on the Rand mines have proved as ineffective as the previous ones. They have now been posted for three days, but so far only one ...

    Article : 102 words
  19. CAPTAIN DAVIS THE WINNER.

    The shooting for the King's Prize was concluded yesterday, when Captain F. Davis, of the First Middlesex Regiment, proved the winner with a score of 324. ...

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  20. GREAT FINGALL FRAUDS.

    The appeal in the case of Ruben and Ludenburg, stockbrokers, against the Great Fingall Consolidated Limited, has been decided by the House of Lords. The case, in ...

    Article : 221 words
  21. ELECTORAL OFFENCES.

    The electoral officials of the Commonwealth desire to bring under notice certain offences under the Electoral Acts. On the day of an election candidates are not ...

    Article : 192 words
  22. CRICKET.

    The team of amateur cricketers being organised by the Marylebune Cricket Club to make a tour of New Zealand during the coming exhibition season will be composed ...

    Article : 71 words
  23. PIRACY IN CHINA.

    The gunboat Moorhen, which went in pursuit of the Chinese pirates who made the attack on the steamer Sainam on the West River, near Canton, has captured 15 of ...

    Article : 56 words
  24. TRADE CRITICISM.

    A leading representative of the liquor trade, when shown the proposals of the Ministry, was much surprised at the big increases, which appared, he said, to be ...

    Article : 301 words
  25. THE UNEMPLOYED. CONFERENCE PROPOSALS.

    When the deputation from the various trades unions and the Political Labour Council waited on the Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) on Thursday night with respect to ...

    Article : 197 words
  26. RAILWAYS IN JAPAN.

    An important step towards the nationalisation of the railways in Japan has been made by the Japanese Government. It has purchased six separate railway systems, ...

    Article : 61 words
  27. THE BLUE JACKET CASE.

    Further consideration was given by the Commonwealth Crown Law authorities to the case in which a telegraph messenger named Victor Lobb transmitted a false ...

    Article : 282 words
  28. VOTERS' ROLLS.

    Representation has been made to the acting Minister for Home Affairs (Senator Keating) for reduction in the cost to the public of copies of the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 192 words
  29. ALPINE CLIMBING.

    During the present season the recreation of alpinc-climbing in Switzcrland has been marked by many fatal accidents. In the past two days no fewerr than six climbers ...

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  30. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. SILVER.

    To-day's quotation for bar silver is 30 5-16d. per ounce standard, an advance, of 2-16d. since yesterday. LONDON, July 21. ...

    Article : 38 words
  31. RELIEF AT COLLINGWOOD.

    On Saturday afternoon the mayor of Collingwood (Councillor Cornfoot) and Mrs. Cornfoot, assisted by members of the Collingwood relief committee, distributed ...

    Article : 64 words
  32. LONDON WOOL SALES. CLOSE OF THE SERIES.

    The present series of London wool sales closed yesterday. There was an improved competition, as compared with the previous day. ...

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  33. FUND FOR COMPENSATION.

    Sir,—Mr. Lemon, in his letter dealing with the report of my address of Tuesday last, has proved himself to be an illogical reasoner. In the first clause of his letter ...

    Article : 511 words
  34. FALL IN CONSOLS.

    Consols yesterday opened at 87[?]—a fall of [?] as compared with Thursday's closing rates. Afterwards they came down to 8[?]. and the sellings included one block of ...

    Article : 49 words
  35. MELBOURNE.

    A conference of branches of the Political Labour Council in the Melbourne electorate was held at the Trades-hall on Friday evening. Mr. W. D. Flian presided, and there ...

    Article : 82 words
  36. "FAKING" BETTING TICKETS.

    For some time past it has been known to the police that some smart members of the criminal class have been reaping a rich harvest from bookmakers by means of what ...

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  37. SURVEYOR-GENERAL AT BENDIGO.

    BENDIGO, Saturday. — The surveyor-general (Mr. J. M. Reed), who arrived in Bendigo on Friday, had an interview with the City Council to-day, Mr. Reed drew ...

    Article : 294 words
  38. COMPANY REGISTERED.

    The Day Dawn P.C. Gold Mines Company (Charters Towers) has been registered in London with a capital of £125,000. ...

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  39. MR. PRICE AND THE LADIES.

    ADELAIDE, Sunday.—A meeting of the combined men's and women's branches of the Farmers' and Producers' Political Union at Mount Gambar was held but night, to ...

    Article : 149 words
  40. MINING SHARES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  41. BENDIGO.

    BENDIGO, Saturday.—At the meeting of delegates from the Bendigo, Eaglehawk. Marong, and Kamarooka labour leagues on Saturday, it was resolved to recommend to ...

    Article : 49 words
  42. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private advices have been received under date 30th inst.:— By Gold-brough, Mort, and Company Limited:— "Wool.—The sales closed dull. As compared with ...

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  43. MR. M'CAY AND THE ANTI-TRUST BILL.

    Sir,—I desire to make a correction in that part of your necessarily condensed report of my speech at Geelong, on Friday night, which refers to the Anti-Trust Bill. The ...

    Article : 165 words
  44. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS FROZEN MEAT.

    The following are the Frozen Meat Trade Association's market quotations, based on actual sales of not less than 100 carcases of mutton or lamb or 25 quarters of beef of ...

    Article : 571 words
  45. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    The amounts given in estates are grown, and subject to any debts owing by the estates. William You[?]. late of Gatchouse-street, Park [?]ille [?]tr[?]ter, who died on June 7, under a will ...

    Article : 64 words
  46. LAND TAXATION.

    In order that some understanding may be arrived at by the Labour party as to the incidence of the federal and state schemes of land taxation, a conference has been ...

    Article : 172 words
  47. FIRE ON SHIPBOARD.

    HOBART, Sunday.—On Thursday night, when the steamer Wakatipu was 100 miles out on the voyage from Sydney to Hobart, a are was discovered in number two hold, ...

    Article : 86 words
  48. TO-DAY'S AUCTION SALES.

    Following are to-day's auction sales:—Messrs. Bayle[?] and Co. at their rooms, Colli[?]-street, outof-time pledges; Messrs. J. K. Jennings and M[?]lanes, at Newmarket, horses: Messrs William C. ...

    Article : 81 words
  49. CHILD'S CURIOSITY.

    BALLARAT, Sunday.—An inquiry made by Detective Armstrong into the supposed attempt at train-wrecking near Elaine has resulted in an admission being made by a ...

    Article : 88 words
  50. SYDNEY TRAMWAYS.

    SYDNEY. Sunday.—Now that Mr. H. Lawton (president of the Tramway Employes' Union), who stood as a candidate for Surry Hills, has been defeated, he will ...

    Article : 234 words
  51. SOUTH AFRICAN TRADE.

    ADELAIDE, Sunday.—The following resolution was carred at a meeting on Friday of the general committee of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce:— ...

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  52. SURRY HILLS ELECTION. MR JOHN NORTON DEFEATED.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—As was anticipated, the by-election for Surry Hills, which took place yesterday, resulted in the return of the liberal and reform candidate, Mr. A. ...

    Article : 299 words
  53. RAILWAY SENSATION.

    PERTH, Sunday.—The Kalgoorlie mail train, which left Perth at 6 o'clock yesterday morning, met with an accident at Clackline. ...

    Article : 248 words
  54. THE TRIBUTING QUESTION.

    BALLARAT, Sunday. — Arising out of the annual report a lengthy and excited discussion casued last night at the Miners' Association meeting. [?]pon a ...

    Article : 361 words
  55. SECTARIAN STRIFE.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—His Excellency the state Governor (Sir Harry Rawson), speaking at the stone-laying ceremony in connection with the Arncli[?] Methodist Church. ...

    Article : 143 words
  56. CASES OF DISTRESS. SOUTH MELBOURNE FAMILY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 79 words
  57. MILITARY AFFAIRS.

    STAWELL. Friday.—Lieutenant Logan, staff officer, visited Stawell on Wednesday and held an inquiry regarding an accident sustained by Private A. Walker, of A ...

    Article : 76 words
  58. PORT MELBOURNE CASE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  59. LOWAN ELECTION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 70 words
  60. COLLIERY WAGES.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—Members of the Colliery Enginedrivers' Association in the northern district have decided to ask for an advance of the rate of pay from September ...

    Article : 93 words
  61. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 184 words
  62. REV. G. CHAPMAN'S APPEAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  63. CARLTON REF[?]E BUILDING FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 47 words
  64. MR. NORTON RETIRES AT COOTAMUNDRA.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The apathy which prevailed at the last general election for Cootamundra, when Messrs Holman and Barnes were the only candidates contesting ...

    Article : 116 words
  65. CRAZED WITH BURNING ECZEMA.

    "I was troubled with [?]ma in some way [?] other from childhood. About three years ago the trouble was con[?]d to my right hand. I consulted two physicians, but received no benefit from ...

    Article : 190 words
  66. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 66 words
  67. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  68. THE IRISH DELEGATES.

    RUSHWORTH, Saturday.—Mr. Devilin, the Irish Home Rule envoy, addressed a crowded audience at the shire-hall last night. The chair was occupied by ...

    Article : 75 words
  69. Me[?]NTYRE BROS "GHOOM" TEA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 59 words
  70. BEGG'S WILLSKY

    Is the whisky which has been supplied to all the Royal Palaces for just on 60 years. It is good, or it wouldn't be there, —[Advt.] ...

    Article : 29 words
  71. MILO CIGARETTES.

    Are preferred by lovers of good things. Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] They act specially on the lives and b[?]. A perfect-liver corrector, CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER ...

    Article : 27 words
  72. NERVOUS DISORDERS.

    Deceyed teeth are the means of producing more nervous disorders and more terr[?]e consequences than any other cause. The marvellous [?]less extraction of teeth at Dr. Thomse's. [?]. [?]ourke, ...

    Article : 34 words
  73. "WOLFE'S-SCHNAPPS."

    As a remedy includes the numerous complaints which affect the digestive organs, as a beverage has a pleasing taste and a cheering influence.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 30 words
  74. THE HABIT OF HEALTH.

    The constant use of Pears' Soap.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 15 words
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