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  2. LORD LINLITHGOW, STATUE IN MELBOURNE.

    Apparently the suggestion to honour the memory of the Marquis of Linlithgow by creeting a statue at Government-house gates has given expression to a desire that ...

    Article : 302 words
  3. DARKEST AFRICA. LEOPOLD'S CONGO DOMAIN.

    After several months of negotiation, the difficulty between King Leopold and the Belgian Parliament regarding the disposal of the "Domaine de la Couronne," in the ...

    Article : 385 words
  4. MURDER AND ANARCHY. THE CHICAGO SENSATION.

    The investigations which followed on the murderous attack made by an anarchist on the Chicago chief of police, Mr. Shippy, have resulted in the discovery of a ...

    Article : 215 words
  5. NAVAL STRENGTH.

    An ingenuously hopeful view of the naval strength of Germany as compared with that of Great Britain is taken by a contributor to a Berlin daily newspaper. ...

    Article : 126 words
  6. AWFUL FIRE.

    Cleveland, the chief city of Office, in the United States, was the scene of a fearful catastrophe yesterday morning. A schoolhouse in which 360 pupils were assembled ...

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  7. YOUNG RUSSIA.

    An interesting endeavour is to be made to counteract revolutionary tendencies in Russia by turning the minds of the young men and girls into healthier channels. ...

    Article : 131 words
  8. DEAR BREAD. DEBATE IN THE COMMONS.

    The causes of the present dearness of bread were discussed yesterday in the House of Commons, when Sir Joseph Leese, Liberal memher for the Acerington ...

    Article : 256 words
  9. PERSONAL.

    Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Northcote have accepted the invitation of Archbishop Carr, on behalf of the St. Patrick's Day fete committee, to ...

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  10. MR. DEAKIN IN TASMANIA.

    LAUNCESTON, Thursday.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) arrived to-day by the Loongana. He received a large deputation from the Chamber of Commerce, who ...

    Article : 546 words
  11. A ROYAL CRUISE.

    It is the intention of King Edward to prolong his stay in the south of Europe. The announcement was recently made that His Majesty would leave shortly on a visit to ...

    Article : 131 words
  12. VENEZUELA STUBBORN.

    The repetition by Venezuela of its refusal to submit to arbitration its dispute with the United States concerning asphalt concessions to American firms has lead to ...

    Article : 150 words
  13. PRELATES THREATENED WITH DEATH.

    Anarchists are manifesting activity throughout the United States. As has previously happened, they are addressing menaces to the prelates of the Roman ...

    Article : 100 words
  14. SITUATION REVIEWED.

    The present dearness of bread is due to the unfavourable weather in 1907 in nearly every wheat-producing country in the world. With the exception of France, ...

    Article : 688 words
  15. PRIME MINSTER.

    The ill-health of the Prime Minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is still causing anxiety. During the past few days, however, the bulletins report that he is ...

    Article : 141 words
  16. FEDERAL MINISTERS.

    The Commonwealth Treasurer (Sir William Lyne) was brought into close touch with the late Marquis when Governor-General of Australia, and always retained ...

    Article : 279 words
  17. ACTRESS'S SUICIDE.

    The suicide of an actress, under distressing circumstances, occurred in London to-day. Mrs. Margaret Alcott, who at one time appeared on the Australian stage under ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. AN UNQUIET CITY.

    A disquieting discovery has been made at Barcelona, the capital of the Spanish province of Catalonia, and the headquarters of the anarchists in Spain. The discovery is ...

    Article : 101 words
  19. CAMEROONS RUBBER TRADE.

    Persistent questions are being asked in the German Reichstag of Herr Dernburg, Secretary of State for the Colonies, regarding the alleged ill-treatment of natives in ...

    Article : 447 words
  20. BANK RATE.

    The Bank of England rate of discount, which was lowered from 5 per cent. to 4 per cent. on Junuary 22, was to-day reduced to 3½ per cent. ...

    Article : 41 words
  21. AUSTRALIA'S PERIL.

    BENDIGO, Thursday.— Under the auspices of the Austral Society, Sir John Quick, M.H.R., delivered an address in the Town-hall to-night on "Australia's Peril, and How ...

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  22. CHINESE ON SHIPS.

    A united protest was made by British seamen last week against the employment of Chinese as portion of the crew of a steamer at the West India Docks. ...

    Article : 243 words
  23. NEW TELEPHONE INVENTION.

    For some time past negotiations have been in progress between the Postal department and a Queensland engineer and surveyor, who claims to have made a discovery which ...

    Article : 404 words
  24. AT THE IMAM'S SHRINE.

    The rights of sanctuary, which in Mohommedan countries are extended to the worst malefactors when they have entered the precincts of certain buildings, cannot ...

    Article : 114 words
  25. MR. BENT APPROVES.

    "It is decidedly a good ldea," was the opinion expressed by the Premier (Mr. Bent) on the proposal to creet a statue to the late Marquis of Linlithgow, which was ...

    Article : 259 words
  26. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    The National Trustees Company is applying for administration of the estate of James Keogh, late of Tunstall, gentleman, who died on the 23rd January last, leaving estate valued at £21,162/10/5, ...

    Article : 140 words
  27. SANCTUARY IN PERSIA.

    The precincts of every mosque in Persia are "bast," a term which was frequently discussed a few months ago when the reformers of Teheran, in order to escape ...

    Article : 310 words
  28. HOUSING CONSUMPTIVES.

    Good results are apparently destined to accrue from the discussion which has recently been taking place regarding the provision made by consumptive homes for ...

    Article : 242 words
  29. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  30. SIR ALEXANDER PEACOCK.

    Sir Alexander Peacock, Chief Secretary and Minister for Labour, was a Cabinet Minister during a portion of Lord Linlithgow's term as state Governor, and was ...

    Article : 135 words
  31. KENTISH HOPS.

    The fiscal issue has been raised in a somewhat unexpected manner by several Kentish hopgrowers, who were to have given evidence before the select committee ...

    Article : 172 words
  32. MINING SHARES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  33. RELIGION AND CHARITY.

    The will of Baron Overtoun, Convener of Dumbartonshire, whose death at the age of 65 was announced on February 17, has been filed for probate. The deceased gentleman, ...

    Article : 74 words
  34. MELBOURNE HOSPITAL SITE.

    In response to an inquiry from the Premier (Mr. Bent) yesterday as to what the City Council was doing in regard to the Melbourne Hospital site, the acting town ...

    Article : 125 words
  35. LANCEFIELD GOLD-MINING COMPANY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 138 words
  36. CITY COUNCIL'S POSITION.

    Amongest city councillors there is a unanimous agreement as to the appropriateness of a statue being creeted to the memory of the late Marquis of Linlithgow. Under ...

    Article : 187 words
  37. SHIPWRIGHTS' STRIKE.

    In spite of the efforts that have been made to terminate the trouble by arbitration, the strike among the shipwrights in the north-east of England continues. ...

    Article : 171 words
  38. AMATEUR BOXING.

    Reginald L. ("Snowy") Baker, the Sydney amateur boxer, who went to England some time ago to take part in championship contests, has announced that he does not ...

    Article : 305 words
  39. MR. MAUGER AND THE COLLIERS.

    When the Postmaster-General (mr. Mauger) made the statements about the West Maitland miners, to which much exception has been taken, he said that his authority ...

    Article : 128 words
  40. QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—As was expected, when the Legislative Assembly adjourned yesterday, the Premier (Mr. Kidston) is endeavouring to make an ...

    Article : 147 words
  41. FEROCIOUS SHARK.

    QUEENSCLIFF, Thursday.—Mr. H. Hoppen sen., on Wednesday landed at the steamboat pier a 10ft. diamond-toothed shark, with which his son Alexander had ...

    Article : 187 words
  42. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  43. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

    The council of the Caledonian Society at its meeting yesterday evening passed a resolution "that the Caledonian Society of Melbourne places on record the great esteem in ...

    Article : 94 words
  44. THE DEATH SENTENCE.

    Joseph Noble, the blacksmith who murdered a night-watchman at Gateshead, Durham, last year, has been found guilty, and sentenced to death. ...

    Article : 185 words
  45. BOY MISSING.

    A boy named David Doherty left his parents' home at 50 Buckley-street, Footscray, yesterday morning, and up to a late hour last night had not been heard of. The ...

    Article : 90 words
  46. CATTLE MAIMING.

    LINTON, Thursday.—A dreadful case of cruelty to a cow has been reported to the police. Some boys were coming through the bush near the township, when they ...

    Article : 190 words
  47. ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

    Arrangements were completed yesterday to make the service at St. Paul's Cathedral next Sunday morning in memoriam of Lord Linlithgow. The music will be a selection ...

    Article : 63 words
  48. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private advices have been received:— By Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd:—"Tallow. —The market shows a decline of 1/ per cwt. since ...

    Article : 178 words
  49. A VETERAN'S REWARD.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 123 words
  50. BABY'S BAD ECZEMA.

    Covered from Head to Foot—Cries were Heartrending—Beat Her Head and Blood Streamed Down Her Back—In Agony When Washed—Suffering Lasted Four Months—Two Sets of ...

    Article : 245 words
  51. NEW INSOLVENT

    Elizabeth Medcraft, of Buckley-street, Footscray, widow, formerly of Carisbrook, licensed victualler. Causes of insolvency— Duiness of trade, want of remunerative ...

    Article : 112 words
  52. LEADING CITIZENS SPEAK.

    "It is desirable, in my opinion, to commemorate the foundation of the Commonwealth and the work of the first Governor-General by the erection of a statue of Lord ...

    Article : 84 words
  53. TO-DAY'S AUCTION SALES.

    To-day's auction sales are as follows:—Messrs. Baylee and Co., at their rooms, Collins-street, out-of-time pledges; Messrs. Beauchamp Brothers, at their rooms, Collins-street, household furniture; ...

    Article : 88 words
  54. MILO CIGARETTES

    Are preferred by lovers of good things. Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] "PERRIER" WATER has received the honour of a special warrant of appointment to H.M. the King, ...

    Article : 37 words
  55. IT IS A GOOD DEAL.

    Better to insist on getting "Wolfe's-Schnapps," and obtain the benefits it confers in kidney troubles, than to be disappointed with a counterfeit.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 32 words
  56. WHAT ONE OUGHT TO KNOW.

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

    Article : 15 words
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