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  2. GERMANY'S WAR CHEST.

    O[?] to reckless expenditure and bad managment in past years, and to an am[?]iti[?] naval programme for the future, the German Reiehstag is faced with a serious ...

    Article : 285 words
  3. HAITI REVOLUTION. CONSPIRATORS SENTENCED.

    Prompt measures are being taken by General Nord Alexis, President of the Republic of Haiti, to suppress the revolution which culminated in the massacre on ...

    Article : 235 words
  4. PRIME MINISTER.

    The Prime Minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, passed a good night on Monday, although during the day he had been pereeptibly weaker. He was able to take ...

    Article : 73 words
  5. TARIFF REFORM.

    The Chambers of Commerce Association of the United Kingdom, which consists of 108 chambers of commerce, as its annual meeting yesterday adopted, by a small ...

    Article : 99 words
  6. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor-General entertained the following members of the Senate and House of Representatives and officers of the Federal Parliament at ...

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  7. LORD LINLITHGOW. THE LORD MAYOR'S FUND.

    Judging by the interest displayed on all sides, there is no more popular movement on foot in Victoria than that of the proposal to erect a statue to the memory of ...

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  8. WATERSIDE STRIKE.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday. — The dispute of the waterside workers with the coastal steamship companies was unchanged to-day. The determination expressed by the Premier ...

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  9. MELBOURNE HOSPITAL. PIG MARKET SITE.

    Mr. John Grice, president of the Melbourne Hospital committee, on being seen yesterday by a representative of "The Argus," said that no official announcement ...

    Article : 140 words
  10. THE HORWITZ FRAUDS.

    An application was yesterday made to the Chief Justice for a writ of habeas corpus, directed to the governor of Geelong Gaol, in reference to his detention of Louis ...

    Article : 547 words
  11. SIR J. LAING AND SONS.

    In connection with the affairs of the shipbuilding firm of Sir James Laing and Sons Ltd., the suspension of which was recently announced, disclosures have been made ...

    Article : 130 words
  12. BROWN COAL.

    Some time ago Mr. G. D. Meudell arrived in London with the object of seeking to interest financiers there in the brown coal deposits that have been proved to exist ...

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  13. STATE CABINET'S DECISION.

    When asked yesterday if he would supplement the decision of the State Cabinet regarding the terms on which the City Council was willing to part with the Horse, ...

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  14. UNITED STATES PRECAUTIONS.

    The United States Government is taking additional precautions to safeguard her consulates in Haiti, and her interests in the adjoining republic of Sauto Domingo. ...

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  15. LONDON WOOL SALES. DECLINE IN PRICES.

    The second series of wool sales opened in London to-day. The market was flat, prices showing a decline of from 7½ to 15 per cent. as compared with the closing rated of last ...

    Article : 98 words
  16. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Dr. Hamilton Russell is importing the comic element into this discussion. In the letter of March 17 he refers to the project of rebuilding on the present site as ...

    Article : 767 words
  17. RUSSIA'S NAVY.

    The alternative proposals made by the Russian Government for the rebuilding of the navy, which were subsequently modified to a proposed expenditure of £3,000,000 ...

    Article : 120 words
  18. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS.

    In the House of Lords yesterday the second reading of a private bill introduced by Lord Avebury, for the closing of shops on Sunday, was moved. The motion was ...

    Article : 59 words
  19. STEADY EMPLOYMENT.

    An interesting proposal has been made by Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board, for the regulation of work by the Government and the ...

    Article : 122 words
  20. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private advices habe been received:— By Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co. Ltd.:—"Wool.— Sales opened on the 17th inst., with a good ...

    Article : 591 words
  21. AGRICULTURAL BILLS.

    Lord Carrington, President of the Board of Agriculture, moved the second reading of an Agricultural Holdings Bill, providing compensation for improvements on holdings, ...

    Article : 63 words
  22. CONSTABLE'S CONDUCT.

    Arthur Vincent was yesterday charged with insulting behaviour, and with having assaulted the police. Constable A. Churches said that he went ...

    Article : 540 words
  23. GENERAL STOESSEL.

    The general expectation that the sentence of death passed a month ago upon General Stoessel by a court-martial for his mismanagement of the defence of Port Arthur ...

    Article : 98 words
  24. LICENSING BILL.

    The Licensing Bill, which is before the House of Commons, was discussed yesterday, at a meeting of the Central Council of the Church of England Temperance Society, ...

    Article : 166 words
  25. AMERICAN FINANCE.

    The Finance Committee of the United States Senate desires to amend Mr. Aldrich's bill by eliminating the provision for the acceptance of railway bonds as security ...

    Article : 64 words
  26. MOUNTAIN DEATH-TRAP.

    The slaughter in[?]icted by the French troops in Morocco, under General D'Amade[?] upon the Mdrakas tribe, with which they came into conflict early this month at Bu ...

    Article : 116 words
  27. SHIPPING AGREEMENT.

    PERTH, Wednesday. — An interesting point, which may have some bearing on an agreement drawn up in September last year between the executive council of the ...

    Article : 268 words
  28. "THE ARGUS" FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 words
  29. BABIES' PAVILION.

    A request for state assistance in the erection of a new pavilion for infants at the Children's Hospital was made by a deputation representing the committee of that ...

    Article : 392 words
  30. THE LORD MAYOR'S FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 90 words
  31. GOVERNOR RESIGNS.

    Having disposed of property which has realised £3,000,000, and being unwilling to retain a position in which he is subjected to the more or less forcible criticisms of ...

    Article : 177 words
  32. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. AUSTRALASIAN SHARES, &c.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 94 words
  33. SEEKING SURVIVORS.

    The British sloop-of-war Shearwater has left Iquique, on the coast of Chili, with the object of making a search among the adjacent islands for possible survivors of the ...

    Article : 114 words
  34. HAMILTON MARKET SITE.

    A deputation from the council of the borough of Hamilton, introduced by Mr. Thomson, waited upon the Priemier (Mr. Bent) yesterday with the request that he ...

    Article : 403 words
  35. RAGGING AT DOOKIE.

    Complaints have recently been made regarding the rough treatment of new boys at Dookie College by the old students. About a year ago similar complaints were ...

    Article : 448 words
  36. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted at 25½d. per ounce standard, a fall of 1-16d. since yesterday. ...

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  37. THE TIME'S UNREST. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day I have, with pain, perused the report of the inaugural address, delivered at the opening of the 1908 session of our Melbourne Baptist ...

    Article : 365 words
  38. MINING SHARES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 44 words
  39. FLOODS IN THE NORTH. HEAVY RAINFALL.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday. — The flood waters in Brisbane have now subsided. Very heavy rainfalls have been recorded in various parts of the state in the last few ...

    Article : 265 words
  40. STATE SERVICE COMMISSIONER.

    Tht announcement recently made in "The Argus" to the effect that Mr. C. A. Topp, the state public service commissioner, intends retiring next month has now been ...

    Article : 378 words
  41. LAWN TENNIS.

    In the final of the doubles championship of the south of France, which has just been played at Nice, the New Zealand player, A. F. Wilding and M. J. G. Ritchie beat R. ...

    Article : 54 words
  42. BURGLAR SHOT DEAD.

    A sensational encounter with a burglar, who lost his life at the hands of a householder whose residence he entered, has occurred in Glasgow. ...

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  43. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 76 words
  44. FIRE IN LAUNCESTON.

    LAUNCESTON, Wednesday. — A few minutes after 8 o'clock this evening a fire was discovered in a three-storied warehouse in Cameron-street, opposite the post-office, ...

    Article : 372 words
  45. ANGLICAN CHURCH TROUBLE.

    In our correspondent's report, published on Tuesday, a passage appeared which was calculated to give the impression that Mr. G. D. Leckie, solicitor, had taken no ...

    Article : 107 words
  46. QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.—In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Blair (Attorney-General) moved the second reading of the Constitution Act Amendment Bill. He ...

    Article : 386 words
  47. PROSPEROUS CANADA.

    The Canadian Budget was announced yesterday, in the Dominion House of Representatives, by Mr. W. S. Fielding, Minister of Finance. It shows an estimated surplus ...

    Article : 49 words
  48. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The inhabitants of Narrabri are experiencing an anxious time. The suburb of Newtown has been under water to a considerable depth, some ...

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  49. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I have read in your issue of to-day an address by Dr. Rentoul before the Baptist College on "The Time's Unrest." It appears to me that at a scientific lecture of ...

    Article : 133 words
  50. THE CENTRAL MISSION—"OLD FOLKS AT HOME."

    Sir.—Your readers are aware that at our annual "Old Folks at Home" we entertain about 1,800 old people of 60 years aud upwards, without any distinction as to creed ...

    Article : 220 words
  51. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA.

    The balance-sheet of the Bank of Australasia, for the half-year ended October 15, 1907, shows that the deposits amounted to £15,897,335, the cash items and ...

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  52. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—With reference to the South Australian loan, it is explained that the Treasurer of that state did not attempt to place the loan in the Sydney ...

    Article : 126 words
  53. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    James Joseph Punty, of Murphy-street, Richmond, contractor. Causes of insolvency —Adverse judgments, losses on contracts, and pressure of creditor. Liabilities, £296 ...

    Article : 91 words
  54. BURNEE TO DEATH.

    EPPING, Wednesday.—A fatal burning accident occurred here this morning. An old woman, named Mrs. M'Namara, who lived alone, was sitting at the breakfast ...

    Article : 100 words
  55. AMERICAN FLEET'S VISIT.

    PERTH, Wednesday.—The Premier (Mr. Moore) has communicated with the Prime Minister, asking whether the United States fleet could be induced to extend its visit ...

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  56. A VETERAN'S REWARD.

    Mr. Mauger, M.H.[?], dasires to acknowledge the following amount:—Mr. J. H. Balfour, £1/1/. ...

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  57. FLYNN FAMILY FUND.

    The mayor of Ma[?]vern (Councillor Ellis), as treasurer of the Flyi[?] Family Relief Fund, desires to acknowledge receipt of the following subscriptions:—Norman Bayles, £[?]; G. Fairbairn, ...

    Article : 78 words
  58. FOR INVALIDS.

    A safe and gentle stimulant, possessing medicinal and dietetic qualities, which are only acquired by age, is found in TEACHER'S WHISKY,—[Advt.] ...

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  59. BEGG'S WHISKY

    Is real Scotch Whisky, with no disagreeable t [?]—a delicate in flavoured [?]th old [?]—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 14 words
  60. MAN NEEDS BUT LITTLE HERE

    Below[?] but there are some things he should never be without, among which is Wolfe's Aromatic Schnapps, the popular heath cordial.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 27 words
  61. MILO CIGARETTES

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

    Article : 11 words
  62. THE HABIT OF HEALTH.

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

    Article : 7 words
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