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  2. MISRULE IN THE BALKANS. PROSPECTS OF REFORM.

    There appears to be a likelihood of in early settlement of the differences between Great Britain and Russia, on the question of reforms in Maeedonia. ...

    Article : 256 words
  3. NAVIGATING THE AIR. PRIZE OF £1,600.

    M. Delagrange, the French sculptor, who has taken to the building of aeroplanes, has made another most successful flight in Rome. A few days age he flew his ...

    Article : 155 words
  4. PARIS BURGLARS.

    Paris has been started by the report of a sensational burglary which was committed in a suburb last night. The scene of the crime was at the villa of ...

    Article : 107 words
  5. EUROPEAN POLITICS. SWEDISH KING IN BERLIN.

    The King ind Queen of Sweden, who are on a visit to Bellin, were entertained by the Kaiser at a banquet last evening. The Kaiser, in proposing the toast of his ...

    Article : 281 words
  6. SURPLUS REVENUE. BILL TO BE RETROSPECTIVE.

    The debute in the House of Representatives yesterday on the Surplus Revenue Bill disclosed an intention on the part of Commonwealth Ministers which will probably ...

    Article : 334 words
  7. PERSONAL.

    Reference is made by the Agent-General (Mr. Taveruer) in a despatch which has been received by the Premier (Mr. Bent.) to the selection of Sir Thomas ...

    Article : 1,244 words
  8. ABOLISHING SLUMS.

    Ministerial action has followed swiftly upon the movement for the improvement of the sanitary conditions of the areas in and around Melbourne which are thickly ...

    Article : 119 words
  9. COMMONWEALTH REVENUE. CONSIDERABLE SHRINKAGE.

    The returns of revenue from Customs and excise for the Commonwealth for the month of May were made available yesterday. These show that the revenue is £13,131 ...

    Article : 112 words
  10. THE AMERICAN FLEET. AMERICAN CITIZENS.

    A movement is on foot amongst American citizens residing in Victoira having for its object some concerted action whereby they can give their added welcome to the ...

    Article : 172 words
  11. STATEMENT BY THE TREASURER.

    Thee Treasurer (Sir William Lyne), referring to the revenue returns yesterday, stated that he had all along warned the states that the revenue would not keep up. The ...

    Article : 220 words
  12. MURDER IN THE SOUDAN.

    Twelve dervishes who were concerned in the murder of Mr. Scott Moncrieff, a British official, a few days ago, have been punished for their crime. Together with their leader, ...

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  13. HOME FOR CONSUMPTIVES. SOUTH YARRA PROTEST.

    A protest has been made by local residents against the proposal to form a home for hopeless consumptives on the south bank of the Yarra, near the Chapel-street ...

    Article : 321 words
  14. HOBART WANTS A BATTLE-SHIP.

    HOBART, Monday.—At the City Council meeting to-day Alderman Gould asked the mayor if he had any information in regard to the American fleet visiting Hobart. ...

    Article : 147 words
  15. GREAT BALLOONING EVENT.

    Immense interest was is taken yesterday in an international ballooning contest, which took place at Hurlingham. There were 30 competitors. ...

    Article : 64 words
  16. SPANISH BOMB-MARKER.

    The attempt which was made to assassinate the young King and queen of Spain on their wedding day is recalled by an arrest which was made yesterday. ...

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  17. KING'S VISIT TO RUSSIA.

    King Edward, who is leaving on Wednesday on a visit to the Czar, will proceed to Reval, in the Baltic, by the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert. The yacht will be ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. NEW SHAMROCK IV. WINS HER FIRST RACE.

    Sir Thomas Lipton's new yacht Shamrock IV., which he has had built to contest the America Cup again, was a contestant yesterday in a yacht race, which she won ...

    Article : 65 words
  19. ST. KILDA AS LANDING-PLACE.

    At its meeting last evening the St. Kilda Council received an intimation from the Public Works department, in reply to a request made, that no funds were available ...

    Article : 410 words
  20. PILLAGE AND MURDER.

    Meanwhile the bands have entered upon then spring campaign of murder and devastation. At Salonika the Turkish authorities have ...

    Article : 311 words
  21. THE TREASURER'S FIGURES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 143 words
  22. OLD-AGE PENSIONS. TO COST £1,800,000 A YEAR.

    It is expected that the Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) will introduce the Old-age Pensions Bill in the House of Representatives to-day. The matter was finally ...

    Article : 289 words
  23. TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

    A report is current in Rome that the Kaiser has made a move in the direction of strengthening the Triple Alliance which exists between Germany, Austria, and ...

    Article : 112 words
  24. THE NEW YACHT.

    The new 23-metre racing cutter, built for Sir Thomas Lipton, was launched at Fairlie on April 17. Her maiden race, which she has won, was one of the Down ...

    Article : 429 words
  25. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—It is evident thal the Prahran Council has not consulted its health officer in the selection of a site for the housing of the local consumptives. The proposal to erect ...

    Article : 211 words
  26. ANTIPODES ISLAND WRECK.

    WELLINGTON, Monday.—The steamer Hinemoa has returned from the Antipodes Island to the Bluff, after replenishing the provision depot there. The stores had been ...

    Article : 277 words
  27. WEST AUSTRALIAN PROTEST.

    PERTH, Monday.—Regarding the recent action of the Federal Treasurer, the Premier (Mr. Moore) was interviewd at Bunbury last night. He said:—"The action ...

    Article : 480 words
  28. AMERICAN FINANCE. COMPROMISE CURRENCY BILL PASSED.

    The United States Senate has devoted an exceptionally long sitting to the consideration of the Compromise Currency Bill, which was received from the House of ...

    Article : 273 words
  29. RUTHLESS TURKS. KILL WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

    The Turkish troops sent by the Porte to restore order in Samos are fulfilling their mission with charactristic ruthlessness. The day they landed they killed 80 women ...

    Article : 91 words
  30. LEAVE FOR THE BILL.

    Mr. Deakin yesterday gave notice in the House of Representatives that he would to-day move for leave to bring in a bill "to provide for the payment of old-age pensions ...

    Article : 41 words
  31. KUBELIK.

    The great Bohemian violinist had a house worthy of his reputation yesterday evening, when the Town-hall was crowded in every part by an enthusiastic audience. He ...

    Article : 858 words
  32. BROKEN RANKS.

    PERTH, Monday.—A serious matter connected with the administration of the military forces in this state has recently come to light. A majority of the staff officers is ...

    Article : 699 words
  33. COUNTRY CHILDREN.

    Sir,—In connection with the visit of the above will you allow me to sugges, that an endeavour be made to enable children of poor parents living in the country, removed ...

    Article : 228 words
  34. PROTECT MY CHILD.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—Joseph Rossiter was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court to-day on a charge of having wounded Mary Emma Williams at Paddington with ...

    Article : 269 words
  35. SHORE BATTERIES SILENCED.

    The Turkish cruiser Hamidieh, meeting with a hostile reception on its arrival at Vathi, fired two rounds of blank ammunition. The firing from the shore batteries ...

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  36. NAVAL CREWS.

    H.M.S. Gibraltar, protected cruiser, is under orders to proceed to Australia, to carry a new crew for H.M.S. Challenger and half a crew for H.M.S. Prometheus. ...

    Article : 34 words
  37. ENGLISH CRICKET.

    Frank Tarrant, the Melbourne cricketer, distinguished himself in bowling on Saturday. Playing with his club team, Murylebone, against Cambridge University, he took ...

    Article : 48 words
  38. WAR IN MOROCCO.

    The cause of Abdul Aziz, the Sultan of Morocco, whose claim to the throne is disputed by his brother Mula[?] Hafid, is daily growing weaker. ...

    Article : 93 words
  39. EFFECT OF THE ACT.

    "The Times," commenting on the hybrid currency bill, which is now law, declares that effective banking reform has little chance of being adopted in the United ...

    Article : 63 words
  40. ST. KILDA[?]ROAD.

    Sir,—I should like to suggest that the Domain grounds should be made presentable and the enclosing fence painted before the arrival of the American fleet, in order ...

    Article : 80 words
  41. A "CLIMB DOWN."

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—The Treasurer (Mr. Peake) remarked to-day that is a result of the vigorous protests entered by South Australia and the other states against ...

    Article : 116 words
  42. AMATEUR GOLF.

    The final round of the Amateur Golf Championship was played yesterday. E. A. Lassen heat H. E. Taylor by 7 holes and 8 to play, and won the championship. ...

    Article : 228 words
  43. GERMAN PASTORS.

    The German pastors and professors, 130 in number, who are visiting England have been received by the King at Buckingham Palace. The visitors were introduced to His ...

    Article : 67 words
  44. FACTORIES ACT.

    Accompanied by the chief inspector of factories (Mr. Ord), and the senior inspector (Mr. Hall), the Chief Secretary (Sir Alexander Peacock) yesterday visited a ...

    Article : 219 words
  45. RATS ON A STEAMER.

    SYDNEY, Monday. — The work of clearing the steamer Innamincka of rats is proceeding under the direction of the Board of Health. The steamer was ...

    Article : 253 words
  46. MOHMAND CAMPAIGN.

    [?]Active operations in the Indian frontier campaign against the Mohmands came to an end on Friday. The closing act was the destruction by the ...

    Article : 75 words
  47. QUEENSLAND TREASURER'S VIEWS.

    BRISBANE, Mondny.—Mr. Airey, the state Treasurer, questioned to-day upon the recent development in connection with the federal finances, appeared to reecognise fully ...

    Article : 277 words
  48. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    James Holland, of Diayarrak, grazier, who died on April 26, left estate valued at £10,517. It consists of £8,892 really and £1,655 personalty, and by a will bearing date April 16 is bequeathed ...

    Article : 76 words
  49. LICENSING BILL.

    Mr. L. V. Harcourt, First Commissioner of Works, made an important announcement at Newcastle-on-Tyne last evening concerning the Licensing Bill which is ...

    Article : 62 words
  50. LINLITHGOW STATUE. "THE ARGUS" FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  51. LORD MAYOR'S FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 180 words
  52. AFGHANS IN PERSIA.

    A force of armed Afghans has entered South-Eastern Persia, which is within the sphere of British influence. A report from Teheran states that 700 Afghans have ...

    Article : 47 words
  53. CHAMPION BOXER.

    SYDNEY, Monday. — "Tommy" Burns, the world's champion pugilist, has cabled to his representative in Sydney, Mr. W. Corbett, confirming all that has been done ...

    Article : 83 words
  54. THE RAILWAY DISASTER.

    The experts appointed to place the brakes of the Bendigo train in perfect order completed their task yesterday. The train is now ready for to-day's tests. At half-past ...

    Article : 220 words
  55. TO THE ANTARCTIC.

    Commander Peary, the distinguished American explorer, who contemplated a new Arctic voyage this year in the Roosevelt, has now turned his attention to the ...

    Article : 54 words
  56. CHAFF-CUTTING MACHINES.

    The chaff-cutting accident at Wandovale, referred to in the appeal from Mr. E. F. Hughes, of Casterton, which appeared on Saturday, attracts attention to the ...

    Article : 161 words
  57. H.M.S. CHALLENGER.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—H.M.S. Challenger, which has been lying at Port Adelaide for a couple of weeks, sailed for Sydney this morning. It is understood that after ...

    Article : 158 words
  58. FOOTBALLER KILLED.

    TOOUMWAL, Monday.—A sad accident, resulting in the death of one of the players, occurred at a football match at Leniston on Saturday between the Finley and ...

    Article : 165 words
  59. CHARITABLE FUNDS. THE OUNNINGHAM FUND.

    In response to the appeal made by the mayor of Coburg on behlaf of the widow and family of the late J. Cunningham, who lost his life on the s.s. Oriou, we have received the following ...

    Article : 59 words
  60. LEGAL MEANS OF SUPPORT.

    SYDNEY, Monday. — "Wheat is your means of support?" asked Mr. Payten, stipendiary magistrate, at the Water Police Court to-day, of Thomas Hooley, a ...

    Article : 133 words
  61. SCRIPTURE IN SCHOOLS.

    BENDIGO, Monday.—The Bendigo Protestant ministers at their monthly meeting on Monday discussed Mr. Bent's remarks on Saturday night in connection with the ...

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  62. LOST BOTH HANDS.

    In response to the appeal made on Saturday by Mr. E. F. Hughes, of Casterton, on behalf of William Lambert, who has had both handa amputated, we have received the following additional ...

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  63. THE ADELAIDE ELECTION.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—Nominations for the vacancy in the representation of Adelaide in the House of Representatives, caused by the death of Mr. C. C. Kingston, ...

    Article : 64 words
  64. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    William Charles Tippett, miner of Steinfeld-street, Ballarat East. Causes of insolvency—Sickness, pressure of creditors, and want of employment. Liabilities, £35/3/2; ...

    Article : 40 words
  65. MILO CIGARETTES

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

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  66. SUDDEN CLIMATIC CHANGES

    Debilitate the system, and are fertile sources of kidney troubles; use "Wolfe's-Schnapps" to stimulate the healthy action of the functions.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 32 words
  67. BEGG'S WHISKY.

    Takins it all through, whisky is the safest drink—and Begg's is the safest whisky.—[Advt.] ...

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  68. PIN YOUR FAITH TO

    Bennington's Irish Moss when you have a bad Congh or Cold and want a certain cure, it has steed the lat for over 40 years.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 31 words
  69. WHAT ONE OUGHT TO KNOW.

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

    Article : 17 words
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