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  2. HARVESTER EXCISE CASE. AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.

    "The Times" this morning has a leading article commenting on the decision of the High Court of Australia in the harvester excise case. ...

    Article : 126 words
  3. THIRTY NEW WAR-SHIPS.

    An extraordinary allegation is put forward by the "New York Herald" concerning a scheme adopted by Japan for the large increase of her navy secretly. ...

    Article : 134 words
  4. PORTUGUESE ROYALTY.

    Since the assassination of King Carlos and the Crown Prince of Portugal facts have come to light leading to a belief that [?] late King must have lived in highly ...

    Article : 255 words
  5. TRAINS IN COLLISION.

    A disastrous railway collison has taken place on the line between Bombay and Baroda. An express passenger train ran into a ...

    Article : 141 words
  6. REEFS IN THE YARRA.

    The presence of two reefs which cross the bed of the Yarra renders the deepending of the river a task of extreme difficulty. The fact that there is only 17ft. or 18ft. of water ...

    Article : 440 words
  7. AMERICAN FLEET.

    Information has been received by the Counsul-General for the United States (Mr. J. P. Bray) as to the terms under which tenders will be called for the supply of ...

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  8. PERSONAL.

    Our London correspondent informs us by cable that the Earl of Crewe (Secretary of State for the Colonies) gave a dinner in honour of the official celebration of the ...

    Article : 1,490 words
  9. OLD-AGE PENSIONS. THE BRITISH SCHEME.

    During the House of Commons debate in Committee on the Old-Age Pension Bill on Wednesday, an amendment moved by Lord Castlereagh was agreed to, providing that ...

    Article : 150 words
  10. TEHERAN RIOTS. SUICIDE OF SHAH'S AUNT.

    All signs of the recent nothing in Teheran are rapidly disappearing. The disappearance of the leaders of the Reform party, who were summarily hanged, has terrified the ...

    Article : 210 words
  11. FEDERAL NECESSITIES.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Premier (Mr. Wade) sent the following telegram to the Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) yesterday:— "My Government has agreed to invite ...

    Article : 162 words
  12. FRENCH RAILWAYS.

    The proposal of the French Government to purchase the Western railway, and work it by the state, has been adopted by the Senate. ...

    Article : 183 words
  13. MR. REID INTERVIEWED.

    SYDNEY, Sunday. — Mr. G. H. Reid referred to the High Court judgment respecting the "new" protection to-day. He said:—"I could not understand how the ...

    Article : 143 words
  14. INDIAN SEDITION.

    A further sensational disclosure concerning the lengths to which the Indian sedition party is prepared to go has been made by Goswani, the Hindu who, on being arrested ...

    Article : 112 words
  15. SIR WILLIAM LYNE DETERMINED.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—Sir William Lyne— referring again to the judgment of the High Court, said:—"I made a statement more than once during the progress of the tariff ...

    Article : 120 words
  16. HIGH-PRICED TURNER.

    For some time past the pictures of the famous English artist, J. W. Turner, have been bringing largely-increased prices. Another instance of the desire of collectors to ...

    Article : 274 words
  17. BOUNTIES ACT.

    The Commonwealth Government recently asked the state Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Swinburne) to allow some officer of the Agriculture department to deal with the ...

    Article : 531 words
  18. R. S. SIEVIER.

    Some excitement was caused yesterday by the arrest of Robert S Sievier, the well-known racing man, on a charge of libel. The accused was arrested at the ...

    Article : 120 words
  19. THE SPANISH WRECK.

    The latest accounts received concerning the week of the Spanish steamer Larache, which occurred during a dense fog at the entrance to the harbour of Muros, show ...

    Article : 108 words
  20. REFORM IN PERSIA.

    The political situation in Persia is summed up by Mr. David Fraser in his recently-published book, "The Marches of Hindustan." ...

    Article : 627 words
  21. MR. WATSON'S OPINION.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—Touching the judgments, Mr. Watson expressed the opinion that the people would not rest satisfied until some way was found out ...

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  22. COMMENT BY SOLICITOR GENERAL.

    The Premier (Sir Thomas Bent) on Saturday declined to comment upon the judgment of the High Court in the harvester excise case. "The Solicitor General (Mr. ...

    Article : 158 words
  23. NEW RIFLE FOR CANADA.

    Sir Frederick Borden, the Canadian Minister of Defence, reports that the use of the Ross rifle by the militia forces has resulted in a great improvement in musketry ...

    Article : 116 words
  24. THE REV. C. H. NASH.

    GEELONG, Sunday.—The Nash defence committee on Wednesday evening last, after fully discussing the report furnished by the six persons appointed by the Christ Church ...

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  25. TELEGRAPH GIRLS.

    The telegraphic work of the Melbourne General Post-office is carried on in two rooms, the "sub" room and the "main." In the "sub" room are employed men and girls. ...

    Article : 441 words
  26. INSTITUTE OF ACTUARIES

    The following candidates at the colonial examinations, held m April, have passed:— Part L—Mr. Oswald Gawler (Australian Windows' Fund Life Assurance Society, ...

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  27. SIR JOHN QUICK APPREHENSIVE.

    BENDIGO, Saturday.—Sir John Quick, on being rurther interviewed to-day in connection with the High Court judgment in the Excise Act case, said:—"In states where ...

    Article : 360 words
  28. LINLITHGOW STATUE.

    Our London correspondent mentions that a movement which originated among the tenants of the late Marquis of Lialithgow to raise a memorial to his lordship has had ...

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  29. THEATRICAL NEWS. LIGHT OPERA FOR AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. George Musgrove has sailed for Australia with a new company, which will appear in light opera in Australia. The company icludes Mr. G. H. ...

    Article : 434 words
  30. CAPTURED FOR RANSOM.

    Mr. Clark Kennedy, a British subject, has been captured by Moors near Tangier. His captors demanded a ransom of 50,000dol. for his release. ...

    Article : 96 words
  31. TRIANGULAR TESTS.

    Mr. Abe Bailey, the well-known South African sportsman, when interviewed yesterday, was still hopeful that there would be a triangular cricket contest in 1909. ...

    Article : 97 words
  32. HIGH COURT APPEALS.

    During the sittings of the High Court, which were concluded on Saturday, appellants generally were unsuccessful. There were 18 appeals in the list, and of these 12 ...

    Article : 297 words
  33. BULLET IN THE TONGUE.

    CHILTERN, Saturday. — A lad named Holloway, residing with his parents at Christmastown, was the victim of a shooting accident during the week. His brother ...

    Article : 112 words
  34. REPATRIATED KANAKAS.

    A few days ago a statement was made that two recent outrages in the Solomon Islands were attributable to the fact that a number of islanders had been ioreibly ...

    Article : 230 words
  35. DIAMOND FIELD.

    It is reported from Germany that a new diamond-field has been discoveied tn Luederitz Buy, in German South-West Africa. ...

    Article : 31 words
  36. RAILWAY FINANCE.

    For the first time for several months the weekly revennue from the Railways shows an increase as compared with the receipts last year. In consequence of the falling-off in ...

    Article : 163 words
  37. ENGLISH CRICKET.

    Gloucester has beaten Sussex in the county cricket contests, principally through Gilbert Jessop's fine batting disply. Jessop was in his finest hitting form. ...

    Article : 47 words
  38. ATTACK ON A WARDER.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—A murderous attack was made on Warder Brown in the yard of the Cootamundra Gaol yesterday morning, and he was so seriously injured that his ...

    Article : 155 words
  39. ROBBING THE DEAD.

    HOBART, Sunday. — George Bennett, attendant at the hospital mortuary, was charged at the police court with having stolen a ring, valued at 10/, from the body ...

    Article : 149 words
  40. NEW LIGHT OPERA WRITER.

    Mr. Robert Cunningham, the well-known tenor singer, formerly of Melbourne, has produced a new operetta, entitled "The Pierette's Birthday," at the New Theatre. ...

    Article : 55 words
  41. CHARITABLE APPEALS. REV. W. GOYEN'S APPEAL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 90 words
  42. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Thomas Goldrick, timber-cutter, Axedale. Causes of insolvency—Sickness of self and children, want of employment, and pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £71/6/9; ...

    Article : 75 words
  43. LAW [?]NOTICES (This Day.)

    At Half-past 10.—M'Donald v. M'Donald (Judgment), and afterwards chamber business. First Civil Court. (Before Mr. Justice Cussen.) ...

    Article : 59 words
  44. LAMBERT FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 65 words
  45. TILL ROBBERY.

    The drapery premises of Head and Co., Bridgeroad, Richmond, were entered by a thief after closing time on Thursday night, and a till containing about £2/3/6 in silver and copper was ...

    Article : 67 words
  46. EVEN IF IT WERE ONLY

    As a stimulant, "Wolfe's Schnapps" has deserved its fame, but its other medicinal qualities stand out equally prominently.— [Advt.] ...

    Article : 29 words
  47. MILO CIGARETTES

    Are preferred by lovers of good thing[?] Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] PLASMON AND THE "LANCET." Plasmon, says the "Lancet," increases the food ...

    Article : 51 words
  48. NURSES RECOMMEND IT.

    BONNINGTUN'S IRISH MOSS is valued by nurses for troublesome Chest Complaints. They know it is good, and has stood the test for over 40 years.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 33 words
  49. THE HABIT OF HEALTH,

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

    Article : 15 words
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