Articles from page 15: Previous page Next page

  1. Please wait. Loading browse data... loading
  2. LABOUR PARLIAMENT. SOCIALIST RESOLUTION.

    There has been an interesting sequel to the resolution carried by the Labour Conference at Hull in favour of socialisn, and many of the rank and file of labour ...

    Article : 243 words
  3. THE DRUCE CLAIM.

    Owing to the mental condition of Miss Mary Robinson, who has been arrested on a charge of perjury arising out of the recent case against Mr. Herbert Druce, it ...

    Article : 146 words
  4. BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

    A deputation was received hy the British Prime Minister (Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman) to-day with reference to the use of the Bible in schools. The deputation, which ...

    Article : 87 words
  5. BRITISH POLITICS. MR. BALFOUR'S PREDICTION.

    Mr. Balfour, M.P., addressed a meeting of the City of London Conservative Association last night. The speaker prcdicted an early and violent ...

    Article : 215 words
  6. MR. BENT IN SYDNEY.

    SYDNEY, Friday. — Mr. Bent, on his arrival to-day, was walcomed on behalf of the Ministry by Mr. C. W. Oakes (honorary Minister) and Mr. Harkness ...

    Article : 458 words
  7. CARE OP THE UNFORTUNATE.

    A visit was paid yesterday by the Chief Secretary (Sir Alexander Peacock), accompanied by the Under Secretary (Mr. MorriSon), the Inspector-General of Insane (Dr. ...

    Article : 422 words
  8. SCARCITY OF WATER. WASTE IN GARDENS.

    Yesterday Mr. G. Gibbs, secretary of the Metropolitan Board of Works, wrote to the director of the Botanie-gardens, complaining of the waste of water which ...

    Article : 342 words
  9. POSTAL ADMINISTRATION.

    If the buoyancy shown by the postal revenue during the first half of the present financial year is maintained, it is estimated by the Postal authorities that the revenue ...

    Article : 461 words
  10. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor-General and Lady Northcote will arrive in Melbourne from Sydney to-day. In the afternoon Lord Northcote will open the australian ...

    Article : 1,506 words
  11. AMERICAN FINANCE. IMPROVED SITUATION.

    The financial situation in the United States continuca to improve. The Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Cortelyou) is gradually withdrawing the public moneys ...

    Article : 45 words
  12. AFTER THE WRECK.

    Further particulars have been received of the collision between the Great Eastern Railway Company's steamer Amsterdam, 1,777 tons, and the British steamer ...

    Article : 88 words
  13. PLETHORA OF MONEY.

    There is a plethora of money in New York, which has caused a break in the rates for call money, the latest quotation on Thursday being 1[?] per cent. ...

    Article : 57 words
  14. MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL.

    Mr. Winston Churchill, M.P. for Manchester N.E., and Under-Secretary for the Colonies, addressed his constituents at Manchester last evening. He condemned the ...

    Article : 204 words
  15. CATASTROPHE FOR SOCIALISM.

    The "Westminster Gazette," in its comments last evening upon the declaration of the Hull Conference for Socialism, says that the academic triumph which the ...

    Article : 106 words
  16. SHIPBUILDING TROUBLE.

    The industrial trouble in the shipbuilding trades in the north-east of England is becoming serious. The strike is in protest against proposed reductions in ...

    Article : 54 words
  17. YAN YEAN RESERVOIR.

    Yesterday morning the depth of water in the Yan Yean reservoir was 16ft. 2½in. This represented a loss of an inch since Thursday's reading, equivalent to 25,000,000 ...

    Article : 82 words
  18. BERLIN SCANDALS. SECRET COURT-MARTIAL.

    The Court-martial summoned by the Emperor William to inquire into the allegations made against Count William Hobenau and Count Lynar, in the hearing of the ...

    Article : 191 words
  19. NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

    A fifth of the twelve children entrusted to the care of Nurse Clayton at Preston died on Thursday night, Hie Chief Secretary (Sir Alexander Peacock) discovered ...

    Article : 197 words
  20. UNITED STATES TARIFF.

    The convention of Boards of Trade in the United States, which is being held, has passed a resolution urging an expeditious revision of the tariff, and the conclusion ...

    Article : 46 words
  21. FUTURE WATER SCHEMES.

    The Metropolitan Board of Works will, at its meeting on Tuesday next, deal with a recommendation from the water supply committee;— ...

    Article : 197 words
  22. GENERAL POST-OFFICE.

    For some reason not at present ascertained the Victorian Government lately instructed Mr. Gillan, of the Public Works department, to make a special inspection ...

    Article : 241 words
  23. HAYTI REVOLUTION.

    Reuter's agency at New York states that Mr. Mist, the United States consular agent at St. Mare, Hayti, has been dismissed for alledged complicity in a Haytian ...

    Article : 95 words
  24. TRAFFIC IN GOLD.

    BENDIGO, Friday.—The hearing of the charges against the Chinese in connection with the alleged illicit traffic in gold was advanced another stage to-day. The ...

    Article : 468 words
  25. LONDON WOOL SALES. FOG CAUSES POSTPONEMENT.

    The wool sales, which opened on Tuesday, were postponed to-day owing to the prevalence of a fog. ...

    Article : 27 words
  26. IRISH NATIONALISTS.

    Mr. D. D. Sheehan, M.P. for Mid-Cork, and Mr. J. O'Donnell, M.P. for South Mayo, who in January of last year instituted proceedings against Mr. John ...

    Article : 85 words
  27. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private advices have been received:— By Goldsbrough, Mort, and Company Limited.— "Owing to the presence of a thick fog, the ...

    Article : 37 words
  28. THE VERDICT.

    At the conclusion of the evidence the Court held the charge against Count Lynar to be proved, and sentenced him to 15 months' imprisonment. Count William ...

    Article : 58 words
  29. WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

    It is more than probable, the Minister of Water Supply (Mr. Swinburne) stated yesterday, that Mr. Elwood Mead, the chairman of the Water Commission, will ...

    Article : 134 words
  30. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 words
  31. PRUSSIAN POLITICS.

    The discontent whch was aroused among the radical members of the Reichstag by the refusal of the German Imperial Chancellor (Prince Bulow) to grant electoral ...

    Article : 142 words
  32. INTERSTATE CRICKET.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The return match between Victoria and New South Wales was began to-day in warm, muggy weather, and in the afternoon rain threatened. ...

    Article : 644 words
  33. VICTORIAN BLACK COAL.

    Further information of the success which has attended the boring for coal at Powlett River was received yesterday at the Department of Mines, from which it appears ...

    Article : 191 words
  34. THE THAW CASE.

    The trial of Harry K. Thaw, the young Pittsburg millionaire, for the murder of Stanford White, the American architect, is proceeding before Mr. Justice Dowling, in ...

    Article : 195 words
  35. POST-OFFICE BURNT.

    CASTERTON, Friday. — The post-office was burned down this morning. Beyond saving the Apsley and the Carapook mails nothing could be done in removing anything ...

    Article : 208 words
  36. THE TRAWOOL SURVEY.

    Arrangements are being made for the appointment from outside the public service of an officer to take charge of the survey of the Trawool scheme, and of his ...

    Article : 204 words
  37. THE MONEY MARKET.

    The open money market discount rate for three months' bills is 3[?] per cent., or [?] per cent, below the Bank rate of 4 per cent. ...

    Article : 31 words
  38. TRANSVAAL INDIANS. PROTEST AGAINST INDIGNITIES.

    The Mohammedans of Lahore, in the Punja[?]b, have presented a memorial to the Viceroy of India (the Earl of Minto), urging him to press the Secretary of State for ...

    Article : 68 words
  39. GOVERNMENT STOCKS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 194 words
  40. WEST AUSTRALIAN TRAGEDY.

    PERTH, Friday. — Evidence was continued at Day Dawn to-day at the inquest into the death of William John Clinton, whose body was found at the bottom of ...

    Article : 441 words
  41. INSOMNIA AT SEA.

    News has been received in London of the death in distressing circumstances of Mrs. Kitchener, a sister-in-law of Lord Kitchener, and widow of the late Arthur ...

    Article : 139 words
  42. LIFE AND DEATH SLATTER.

    Mr. J.F.B. Rissik, Transvaal Minister of Lands and Native Affairs, speaking at Pretoria, said that the Asiati[?] question was a matter of life and death for the ...

    Article : 108 words
  43. CUSTOMS LEAKAGE.

    HOBART, Friday.—The Premier (Captain Evans), the Treasurer (Mr. Urquhart), the Minister for Lands (Mr. Hean), and the Government statistician (Mr. Johnson) ...

    Article : 198 words
  44. DEATH OF MR. JOHN BLACKWOOD.

    The death of Mr. JOhn Hutchison Blackwood, which took place at his late residence; the Booabula Estate, in Riverina, dence; the Booabula Estate, in Riverina, ...

    Article : 614 words
  45. FOUND ON THE RAILS.

    Early on Friday morning the Brighton police were informed by the Middle Brighton railway officials that a man had been run over on the line between Middle ...

    Article : 347 words
  46. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted at 25 11-16d. per ounce standard, a rise of 3-16d. since Tuesday. ...

    Article : 22 words
  47. 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 : 34 words
  48. JAPANESE FOR CANADA.

    A message from Vancouver states that thirty-one Japanese from Mexico were taken to British Columbia, the steamer arriving yesterday. The authorities refused ...

    Article : 41 words
  49. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    The prices stated below are Thursday's closing quotations:— Wool.—The Bradford market is unchanged, with a more cheerful tone, ...

    Article : 249 words
  50. BULGARIAN IMMIGRANTS.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.—Among the passengers who landed at Largs Bay from the French mail steamer Nera were 24 Bulgarians, who although they cannot speak ...

    Article : 223 words
  51. ENGLISH CRICKETERS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 173 words
  52. EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY.

    A message has been been received stating that a sharp shock of earthquake was felt yesterday at the towns of Brancaleone and Ferruzano, in the province of Reggio, ...

    Article : 74 words
  53. COUNCILLOR'S NOSE PULLED.

    DUNOLLY, Friday. — After a meeting to consider the question of providing a better water supply had closed on Wednesday, a scene occurred between Mr. J. ...

    Article : 101 words
  54. WEST AUSTRALIAN HARVEST.

    PERTH, Frday.—The Government statistician states that the total wheat yield for the state will be as follows:—Area, 292, 100 acres; total yield, 3,421,000 bushels; average ...

    Article : 120 words
  55. JUST IN TIME.

    A lad named Rodda, whose parents reside at Cheltenham, had a thrilling experience at the Mentone beach yesterday evening. He was playing on some rocks, at a point where ...

    Article : 129 words
  56. THIRD DUMA.

    The third Russian Duma is threatened with the fate which overtook its predecessors. The Government announces that if that body refuses to pass votes for the naval ...

    Article : 48 words
  57. MISSING MAN.

    Roderick Chisholm, a wharf labourer, has been reported to the South Wharf police as missing. Chisholm left his home at 217 Normanby-road, South Melbourne, ...

    Article : 133 words
  58. MASS OF ECZEMA.

    Little Girl was Not Washed for Eight Months, by Doctor's Orders—was Miserable, Suffering Terribly—Parents Lost Heart, but One Cake of Cuticura Soap and One Box of Cuticura Took ...

    Article : 232 words
  59. TO-DAY'S AUCTION SALES.

    To-day's auction sales are as follow:— Messrs. Baylee and Co., at their rooms, Collins-street, bicycles. Messrs. Forbes and Son, at Baker-street, North ...

    Article : 91 words
  60. BEGG'S Whisky.

    Our late Queen Victoria und the Prince Consort used to visit Begg's Royal Lochnagar Distillery. It is quite close to Balmoral Castle, where the ...

    Article : 60 words
  61. THE BUTTER MARKET.

    The butter market is strong, and arrivals are clearing well Choic[?]st Australian, salted and unsalted, is selling at 116/ to 118/ per [?]wt., and New Zealand 118/ to 120/. ...

    Article : 51 words
  62. SHIPPING NEWS.

    The following arrivals and departures are reported:— Arrivals.—Percie, s.s., from Melbourne December 7; Hyson s.s., from Melbourne ...

    Article : 62 words
  63. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    James Tagell, balcksmith, Sea Lake. Causes of insolvency—Pressure of creditors, sickness of self and family. Liabilities, £52 10/9; assets, £40; deficiency, £12/10/9. ...

    Article : 34 words
  64. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private advices have been received:— By Dalgety and Co. Ltd.—"Frozen Meat.—There is a slightly better demand, but prices are ...

    Article : 51 words
  65. EXAMINE THE LABEL

    When buying Wolfe's Schnapps, and see that you are not imposed upon by a counterfeit; insist on having the geu[?]c.— [Advt.] ...

    Article : 34 words
  66. BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.

    Pears, Soap Makers to Her Majesty the Queen.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 9 words
  67. MILO CIGARETTES

    Are prefered by lovers of good things. G[?] [Advt.] ...

    Article : 18 words
×

Buy

Download

Please choose from the following download options:

Share

Share this item on:

Print

Print page as...

The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages.

Scope
Format of download
as... PDF PDF

You need to login before you can save preferences.

$