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  2. THE EDUCATION BILL.

    It now appears practically certain that the Education Bill has been lost, as far as this session of Parliament is concerned. When the House of Lords met yesterday ...

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  3. THE TRANSVAAL. VIEWS ON THE CONSTITUTION.

    Ex-President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, declares that the new Transvaal constitution is better than he expected, though he regrets the many restrictive provisions ...

    Article : 103 words
  4. SAN FRANCISCO TROUBLE.

    The people of San Francisco are reported to be furious at the report sent to the President by Mr. Victor H. Metcalf, the Secretary of Trade and Commerce. The ...

    Article : 226 words
  5. LICENSING BILL.

    After lunch yesterday the Legislative Council in committee resumed consideration of the Licensing Bill. The first clause considered was No. 6, which brings all ...

    Article : 1,268 words
  6. PITH OF PARLIAMENT.

    House met at half-past ll a.m. Vacant Lands Unclaimed Sales Bill, South and East Melbourne Lands Bill, Children's Court Bill, Fruit Cases Bill, and ...

    Article : 329 words
  7. BUILDING TRADES STRIKE. SETTLEMENT ARRIVED AT.

    Under varying circumstances the state of affairs regarding the building trade strike underwent several changes yesterday. Finally, through the agency of the Minister ...

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  8. CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS.

    A remarkable exodus by sea of Christmas visitors to the adjoining states is taking place this week, the booking being heavier than it has been for many years. Whilst ...

    Article : 634 words
  9. THE ELECTIONS. THE REFERENDUM.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 74 words
  10. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    There are a large number of unemployed in the Transvaal at present, and in Johannesburg the men hold processions daily. The municipal council of Johannesburg has ...

    Article : 47 words
  11. ECHUCA RECOUNT.

    ECHUCA, Thursday.—The recount of the votes in the Echuca Division, in which Mr. Palmer, the anti-socialist candidate, had a majority of only three over Mr. Kennedy, ...

    Article : 74 words
  12. SLEEPING SICKNESS. A CURE DISCOVERED.

    Great relief has been occasioned throughout the tropical regions of Africa by the announcement that an effective cure for the dreadful disease of sleeping sickness has ...

    Article : 145 words
  13. CORANGAMITE.

    WARRNAMBOOL, Thursday.—The polling for Corangamite was officially announced by the returning officer (Mr. W. H. Haley) yesterday afternoon as follows:— ...

    Article : 211 words
  14. TERRORISTS IN RUSSIA.

    The St. Petersburg police, after close investigation for some time, have succeeded in locating the headquarters of the militant section of the Social Democratic party. Large ...

    Article : 194 words
  15. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency Lord Northcote and staff arrived at Portland by the ordinary train on Wednesday evening. They were net at the North Portland station by the mayor, ...

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  16. STATEMENT BY DR. SPRINGTHORPE.

    On being made acquainted with the nature of the cable message last evening, Dr. Springthorpe said:—"The sleeping sickness is apparently confined to the tropical ...

    Article : 373 words
  17. COMPLAINTS AT BENDIGO.

    BENDIGO, Thursday. — The Bendigo branch of the Political Labour League on Thursday decided to refer certain complaints regarding the conduct of the ...

    Article : 49 words
  18. RUSSIA'S PREMIER.

    The Czar has decorated M. Stolypin, the Premier of Russia, as a reward for his exemplary zeal and self-sacrificing service. The Czar's action is considered significant, as M. ...

    Article : 48 words
  19. THE HUME.

    ALBURY, Thursday.—The official declaration of the poll for the electorate of Hume was made at the Court-house to-day, as follows:— ...

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  20. CHRISTMAS TREATS. ORPHAN ASYLUM.

    The children at the Melbourne Orphan Asylum enjoyed their annual treat on Wednesday, when about 300 guests were present by invitation of the committee. Christmas ...

    Article : 161 words
  21. A SISTER WRONGED.

    A sensational case, in which two brothers exacted reparation from the betrayer of their sister, has occurred in Virginia, in the United States. ...

    Article : 153 words
  22. REFERENCE IN PARLIAMENT.

    Before the Legislative Assembly adjourned Mr. Bent announced the decision of the employers and employes to meet in conference, and that Mr. Justice Cussen ...

    Article : 135 words
  23. COMMENTS BY THE PRESS.

    "The Times" says that if the other members of the House of Lords had displayed the spirit which the D[?]ke of Devonshire and the Archbishop of Canterbury ...

    Article : 159 words
  24. NEWSPAPER REPORT DENIED.

    Under cover of a personal explanation, Mr. Hannah, M.L.A., drew attention in the Legislative Assembly yesterday to what he described as the "unreliable report" in the ...

    Article : 454 words
  25. FOUNDING HOSPITAL, BROADMEADOWS.

    Sir,—Will you kindly allow me to bring before your readers during the present season the claims of the Foundling Hospital at Broadmeadows. This institution is ...

    Article : 113 words
  26. RADICAL LEGISLATION.

    The House of Lords has passed through all stages the Land Te[?]re Bill, the Workmen's Compensation Bill, and (with an amendment in the picketing clause) the ...

    Article : 44 words
  27. SHIPPING DISASTERS. FOUNDERED IN A STORM.

    The east coast of England has been visited by a heavy gale, which has caused the foundering of one vessel, with the loss of all on board. ...

    Article : 106 words
  28. FELTON BEQUESTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 780 words
  29. AFFAIRS IN MOROCCO.

    Raisuli, the brigand Mooriah chief, was in October last sent by the Sultan to recapture the town of Arzila from rebles. Having succeeded in his task, he proclaimed ...

    Article : 98 words
  30. THE RESPONSE.

    From Paterson, Laing, and Bruce Ltd. their annual Christmas donation of £100 for distribution as follows:—Alfred Hospital, Melbourne Hospital, Hom[?]opathic Hospital, Convent of the Good ...

    Article : 428 words
  31. PRINZEZZEN VICTORIA LOUIZE.

    The Hamburg-Amerika Co.'s steamer Prinzezzen Victoria Louzie, which ran aground near Port Royal, in Jamaica, has become a total wreck. ...

    Article : 64 words
  32. LIFE ASSURANCE.

    George Burnham, who was vice-president of the Mutual Reserve Life Assurance Company of New York, has been tried before the Criminal Courts on a charge of harceny of the ...

    Article : 57 words
  33. ELECTRIC POWER.

    The Kalgoorlie Electric Power and Lighting Corporation has been registered in London, with a capital of £225,000. ...

    Article : 28 words
  34. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES ACT.

    The bill to amend the Friendly Societies Act was brought before the Legislative Assembly last night. As drafted it made various financial provisions, but last night all ...

    Article : 192 words
  35. SMASHED BY A COW-CATCHER.

    GEELONG, Thursday.—A shocking fatal accident occurred at North Geelong this morning, when a married man named John Buchanan, a casual employe on the ...

    Article : 299 words
  36. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. SILVER.

    Bar silver has fallen [?]d. since yesterday, and is quoted to day at 31 13-16d. per o[?]. standard. ...

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  37. NATURALISATION.

    Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Premier of Canada, has introduced a bill into the Dominion Parliament making an important extension of the facilities for naturalisation. ...

    Article : 76 words
  38. AUSTRALIAN TRADE.

    Dr. Wollaston, the comptroller-general of Customes, remarked yesterday that the trade of Australia appeared to be increasing by leap[?] and bounds. He anticipates that 190[?] ...

    Article : 332 words
  39. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    [The amounts in estates are gro[?], and subject to any debts owing by the estates.] Charles Sebire, late of Boy Ridger, [?] [?]lynn's Creek, grazier, who died on November 10, under a ...

    Article : 221 words
  40. MINING SHARES.

    The following prices represent the lowest and highest range of values on the Stock Exchange yesterday, and from them the middle prices may be computed:— ...

    Article : 60 words
  41. TRAIN ON FIRE.

    HOBART, Thursday.—The evening train from Launceston to Burnie had a narrow escape from a terrible disaster to-day. When nearing Latrobe a truck was discovered on ...

    Article : 115 words
  42. RURAL EDUCATION.

    Earl Carrington, the president of the Board of Agriculture, stated in the House of Lords yesterday that the Government intended to appoint a committee to inquire ...

    Article : 39 words
  43. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 144 words
  44. VOTING BY POST.

    Late last night, in the Legislative Assembly, the Voting by Post Bill was, on the motion of Mr. Mackey, discharged from the business-sheet, and a new bill of one clause ...

    Article : 118 words
  45. RUGBY FOOTBALL.

    A team representing Surrey met the South African Rugby footballers yesterday. The visitors had still another easy victory, the scores being South Africa, 33 points; ...

    Article : 38 words
  46. MELBOURNE CRICKET-GROUND.

    'At a meeting of the trustees of the Melbourne Cricket-ground, held at Parliament-house last night, the compromise on the points of difference between that body and ...

    Article : 142 words
  47. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

    Last week the Closer Settlement Board paid a visit to the Western district, and inspected properties in the neighbourhood of Leigh-road which have been submitted to it ...

    Article : 136 words
  48. SNAKE IN TROUSER LEG.

    HEATHCOTE, Wednesday.—Strength of nerve was exhibited by a young man named James Robinson, at Redcastle, on Monday. He found a snake at his hut, which escaped ...

    Article : 87 words
  49. PRIVATE ADVICE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 words
  50. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Austin G[?]thric, Beaulla, railway porter. Causes of insolvency; Sickness of wife and family and pressure of creditors, Liabilities, £85/6/; assets, 14/; d[?]ficiency, £84/12/. ...

    Article : 36 words
  51. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

    ADELAIDE, Thursday. — The Government is issuing Treasury bills, with a currency of 10 years, or alternatively inscribed stock for 15 or 30 years, to the extent of ...

    Article : 98 words
  52. CLAYTON STORE ROBBERY.

    James Jones and John Collins were charged at the Oakleigh Court yesterday with breaking into the shop of Robert B[?] [?], Clayton, on the night of November 20, and stealing ...

    Article : 28 words
  53. MILO CIGARETTES.

    Are preferred by lovers of good things, Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] HOURS OF BUSINESS DURING XMAS WEEK.— Closed To-night at [?] p.m.: Open To-morrow ...

    Article : 39 words
  54. THE LIST OF THINGS INCIDENTAL.

    To man's necessities which have a salutary influence includes an unequalled medicinal stimulant in "Wolfe's Schnapps,"—[Advt.] Try CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS, a ...

    Article : 39 words
  55. WHAT ONE OUGHT TO KNOW.

    Pears' Soap is fragrant, refreshing, and soothing.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 5 words
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