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  2. STATES RIGHTS.

    In the High Court of Australia yesterday afternoon, the hearing was begun of two cases arising out of the Excise Tariff 1906, which are attracting attention throughout ...

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  3. THE CONGO STATE.

    Fresh considerations have entered into the question of the control of the Congo, concerning which a speech of very decided tone was delivered by Sir Edward Grey, ...

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  4. LORD LINLITHGOW, HONOUR TO THE DEAD.

    His Majesty the King has authorised the holding of a memorial service in honour of the Marquis of Linlithgow, whose death occurred last Saturday. The service will ...

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  5. CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY.

    In a manner as desperate and dramatic as his perpetration of the crime which led to his imprisonment, Captain von Goeben, who murdered the husband of the woman ...

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  6. BRITISH NAVY.

    The debate on the navy estimates was resumed yesterday in the House of Commons. The net amount which the Government proposes to expend on the nevy is ...

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  7. DRUCE CASE SEQUEL.

    A fresh series of allegations in regard to the tactics adopted in connection with the recent Druce prosecution has been made by "Miss" Mary Robinson before Sir Albert ...

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  8. THREE GREAT PROBLEMS.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin), accompanied by Mr. Robert Harper, M.H.R., and Mr. M'Leod (Minister for Mines), performed the ceremony in connection with ...

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  9. CANCELLED MAIL CONTRACT

    When the mail contract between the Commonwealth and the Laing syndicate was cancelled last year the Commonwealth Government was left with a bond of £25,000, ...

    Article : 349 words
  10. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor-General received an official visit yesterday from Commodore Buchard, commanding the French naval division in the Pacific, who is flying ...

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  11. ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL CHAPTER.

    At a meeting of St. Paul's Cathedral Chapter, held yesterday afternoon at the Archbishop's vestry, a resolution was adopted requesting Dean Vance to prepare ...

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  12. SCOTS CHURCH.

    The morning service at Scots Church next Sunday will take the form of a memorial to the late Lord Linlithgow, who during his residence in Melbourne was a member ...

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  13. THE STATUE FUND.

    Towards the fund which is being formed with the object of erecting a statue of the late Marquis of Linlithgow we have received the following:— ...

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  14. CHURCH AND POLITICS.

    The Rev. Dr. Clifford, the eminent Baptist preacher, yesterday addressed an impassioned appeal to an assemblage of 2,000 delegates attending the National Council ...

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  15. FIGHTING SAVAGES.

    The condition of the ten millions of natives in German East Africa, which was the subject of a question in the Reichstag a few days ago, was again referred to ...

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  16. FRANCE IN MOROCCO. FORCES TO BE INCREASED.

    The French Government recently agreed to reinforce the command in Morocco of General D'Amade, who has succeeded General Drude in the work of pacification ...

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  17. CHEAP CRICKET.

    The members of the executive of the Victorian Cricket Association have for some time past been under the impression that a considerable proportion of the people ...

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  18. SOUTH AFRICA. PROBLEMS OF TO-DAY.

    In view of the fact that the South African Customs and Railway Conference which is periodically held to adjust matters in connection with the Customs and railway rates ...

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  19. HASTINGS BY-ELECTION.

    The resignation of Mr. Harvey Du Cros, Unionist member for Hastings, a few weeks ago created a vacancy, which was filled by a by-election yesterday. The candidates ...

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  20. A HUMOROUS SITUATION.

    "The Times" correspondent in Morocco is beginning to see an element of humour in the situation. He wrote is follows on January 23:— ...

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  21. LAWN TENNIS.

    In the final of the Monte Carlo singles championship, the New Zealand tennis player, A. F. Wilding, beat Dr. W. V. Eaves by three sets to two. The doubles ...

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  22. CHURCH ROBBERS.

    Sentences have been passed on the members of the syndicate of thieves who last year systematically stole and sold valuable relics from many of the French churches. ...

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  23. BRITISH TRADE-MARKS.

    Negotiations are in progress between Great Britain and Japan, with a view to securing the protection of British trademarks in the Japanese Empire. ...

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  24. OXFORD SPORTS.

    One of the principal events at the Oxford University sports has been won by an Australian, Mr. R. L. Robinson, of Adelaide. Mr. Robinson succeeded in putting the ...

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  25. CAPE COLONY DEFICIT.

    Mr. J. X. Merriman, leader of the South African party, which was successful at the recent Cape elections for the Legislative Council, and now Premier and ...

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  26. NOBLE TESTIMONIAL. THE NATIONAL FUND.

    The executive committee of the Noble Testimonial Fund met at the M.C.C. offices yesterday. Major Morkham, who was afterwards elected perpetual chairman, presided ...

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  27. DIAMOND THIEVES.

    A daring and successful diamond robbery has been perpetrated in the busiest portion of London. Mr. Heymann, the representative of a ...

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  28. THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIP. MR. P. R. LE COUTEUR CHOSEN.

    The Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee, consisting of the state Governor (Sir Reginald Talbot), the Chief Justice (Sir John Madden), Professors Baldwin Spencer ...

    Article : 408 words
  29. OPEN SEA-BATHNG.

    The council of the city of South Melbourne discussed in committee last night the question of providing sea bathing, and adopted the following resolution:— ...

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  30. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. AUSTRALASIAN SHARES, &c.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 96 words
  31. MURDER BY TERRORISTS.

    Another murder by terrorists is reported, this time from Radom, a town in Russian Poland. The victim was the chief of gendarmerie in the district. ...

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  32. CANADA'S BIRTHDAY.

    An event of rare historical importance will be celebrated at Quebec next summer. The celebration marks the 300th anniversary of the landing of Samuel de Champlain, ...

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  33. "THE AUSTRALASIAN."

    "The Australasian" does not aim at interesting any particular class—it caters for all. And this week's issue is well in keeping with that policy. It has articles and ...

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  34. MINING SHARES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  35. INFLUENZA IN LONDON.

    The epidemic of influenza, which is raging in England, has been marked by heavy mortality. In London last week the member of deaths from this complaint reached 141. ...

    Article : 82 words
  36. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted at 25 9-16d. per ounce standard, a decrease of ¼d. since Monday. ...

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  37. THE ADELAIDE FUND.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday. — The fund which both of the Adelaide dailies have opened on behalf of the Noble testimonial is being steadily augmented. ...

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  38. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 133 words
  39. "TATTERSALL'S" SWEEPS.

    In pursuance of his determination to enforce the provisions of the Postal Act prohibiting the transmission of money, information, or tickets connected with lotteries and ...

    Article : 311 words
  40. NEW STEAMER ASTURIAS.

    A magnificent vessel is the new Asturias of the Orient Royal Mail line, now making the concluding stages of her first voyage to Australia. She is the largest of the ...

    Article : 357 words
  41. CONGRATULATIONS OF THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    The Rev. E. H. Sugden, master of Queen's, announced to the Methodist Conference that for the second year in succession a student at Queen's College had secured the Rhodes ...

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  42. VENEZUELA.

    An old difficulty between the United States Government and Venezuela is still awaiting settlement. Certain asphalt concessions were granted to American ...

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  43. LAW NOTICES.—(This Day).

    At Half-past 10.—The King v. Barger (part heard), the Commonwealth v. M'Kay, the state of Victoria intervening (part heard). FULL COURT. ...

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  44. QUEENSLAND NOMINATION.

    Our Brisbane correspondent states that Mr. Stanley Castlehow has been chosen as the Queensland Rhodes scholar. He is a son of the Rev. L. Castlehow, president of ...

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  45. INVALIDED HOME.

    British Soldier Suffered Torments with Skin Disease Contracted in India—Was Covered with Large Sores—Life in India Affected Liver—Found No Relief in Several Hospitals, but Cuticura ...

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  46. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    James Douglas M'Connell, of Fletcher-street, Essendon, contractor[?] (Compulsory sequestration.) Causes of insolvency— Losses on contracts and ill-health. ...

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  47. THE BALLARAT MURDER.[?]

    WANGARATTA, Wednesday.—The man supposed to be William [?]es, reported to have been seen at Lake Moodemere on Sunday, was interviewed by Constables Green ...

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  48. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    Mark Guymer, of Dunbulbalane, farmer, who died on February 2, 1908. left a will dated August 14, 1908. He bequeathed real property valued at £4,284 and personal property of the value of £936 ...

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  49. MILO CIGARETTES

    Are preferred by lovers of good things. Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] CONTINENTAL TYRES — prove the best in the long run.—[Advt.] ...

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  50. THE HUMAN SYSTEM NEEDS' REST.

    From its oftentimes distressing occupations, and if a stimulant is required, "Wolfe'sSchnapps" is a good one to use.—[Advt.] ...

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  51. THE HABIT OF HEALTH,

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

    Article : 7 words
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