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  2. FORESTS ABLAZE.

    Great forest fires are sweeping across the northern portion of Minnesota (U.S.A.) and the western portion of the Canadian province of Ontario. ...

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  3. RIDER'S PLUNGE TO DEATH.

    WANGARATTA, Sunday.—A shocking case of the mutilation of a horse and the drowning of its rider, an Italian named Jack Carodini, occurred in remarkable ...

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  4. NETHERLANDS MYSTERY.

    The disappearance from The Hague of Mr. Robert Norris Vonning, who went to Holland from Canada in connection with the Newfoundland fisheries arbitration case, ...

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  5. NEW DESTROYERS. QUESTION OF BERTHAGE.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) was questioned with reference to the report that the refitting of the two torpedo destroyers, parramatta ...

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  6. LIBERALS CONFIDENT. NEW SOUTH WALES CAMPAIGN.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The election campaign has entered upon its last week. Polling takes place on Friday next, and the interval will be devoted to rallies of the ...

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  7. ACROSS THE STATES.

    Mr. W. R. Hearst, the millionaire proprietor of the "New York Morning American," has offered £10,000 for the first flight across the United States. The prize is open ...

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  8. PERSONAL.

    Before leaving for Scotland, Queen Alexandra personally thanked every member of the late King's household, from the highest functionary to the humblest kitchenmaid ...

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  9. A KING IN EXILE. FATE OF PORTUGAL.

    King Manoel, who fled from Portugal on Monday night, is still under British protection at Gibraltar. Lisbon apparently is quiet, and the Republican Government are ...

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  10. AWAITING EVENTS.

    King Manoel is still at Gibraltar, where it is expected that he will retmin and await events. On Friday he despatched a cable message ...

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  11. IMPERIAL POLITICS. MR. BALFOUR'S "SHADOWY" SPEECH.

    What was described by a section of the Conservative press as the "shadowy" allusion by Mr. A. J. Balfour (leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons) to ...

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  12. STORY OF THE FLIGHT.

    For several days there was considerable doubt as to the manner of King Manoel's escape from Portugal. It is now known that ho took refuge in the monastery of ...

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  13. ON SEA AND LAND. AWFUL EXPLOSION.

    An explosion has occurred in the Starkville mine, Trinidad, Colorado county, and, according to the latest reports, 100 men are entombed in the workings. ...

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  14. ORGANISED LABOUR. FIGHT AGAINST CAPITALISM.

    An important resolution in favour of working agreements between all branches of organised labour has been agreed to by the Congress of Railway-men. ...

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  15. CHINESE PERISH IN FLAMES.

    A message has been received staling that the steamer Kum Chow has been burnt in Chinese waters, and that 150 persons perished in the flames. ...

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  16. COMMISSARIAT DEPOT.

    SYDNFY, Sunday.—Questioned yesterday concerning the naval commissariat depot at Darling Island, the Minister of Defence (Senator Pearce) said that the ...

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  17. ON THE ROCKS IN A FOG.

    During a fog in Golden Gate Harbour, San Francisco, the Britsh steamer Domara (?) was caught in on ebb-tide, and carried on to the rocks. No lives were lost. ...

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  18. QUESTION OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE.

    Sir,—Your comments on the expenditure by the See Administration are at least not worthy, as the principals of that Government are not here to defend themselves or ...

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  19. FREE-TRADE FINANCE.

    Lord George Hamilton, who was Secretary for India in Mr. Balfour's Cabinet, has sent a letter to the City Free Trade Union, resigning his membership. In doing so, he ...

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  20. PREVENTION OF STRIKES.

    The conference of the Miners' Federation has passed a resolution in, favour of the basis of the International Miners' Union being broadened to such an extent as to ...

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  21. THE NEW GOVERNMENT.

    "The Times" has received a cable message direct from Dr. Alfonso Costa, the new Minister of Justice in the provisional Republican Government. Dr. Costa says:— ...

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  22. JAPANESE SEALERS.

    A Japanese sealer has been captured whilst poaching in Russian waters near the Copper Island, in the Behring Sea. The trawler was taken to Petropavlosk, ...

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  23. EXPLOSION AT ARSENAL.

    A disastrous explosion has occurred in the arsenal at Pao-ting-Fu, 80 miles from Pekin. Seventeen Chinese soldiers were killed and many injured. ...

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  24. LISBON ALMOST NORMAL.

    Lisbon is in an almost normal state; although street traffic is suspended and most of the shops remain closed. The populace have taken the precaution ...

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  25. MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

    The resignation of Lord Collins from the position of Lord of Appeal, and the appointment of Sir William Hobson, the AttorneyGeneral, as his successor, has necessitated ...

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  26. FEDERAL CAPITAL. PREPARING THE PLANS.

    A large contour plan of the capital site area has been received by Colonel Miller, societary to the Department of Home Affairs. To-morrow it will be hung in ...

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  27. BATHERS IN THE GANGES

    The bathing of native pilgrims in the River Ganges, in India, has been attended by a terrible disaster. The waters of the river are regarded as sacred, and thousands ...

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  28. PAYMENT' OF MEMBERS.

    The discussion upon tho question of payment of members has drawn a declaration from Mrs. Christabcl Pankhurst, founder of the National Women's Social and ...

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  29. CHINESE POLL-TAX.

    Eighteen Chinese, who are said to have been provided with false passports, were arrested upon the arrival of the s.s. Empress of China at Victoria (B.C.) from the ...

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  30. ADMIRAL'S SUICIDE.

    Admiral Reis, who is credited with having precipitated the revolution on Monday by announcing that if the cause was to have his support the blow would have to ...

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  31. THE LOYAL GUARDS.

    The Lisbon municipal guards fought bravely against the revolutionists on Monday night and Tuesday, but they were disheartened at the lack of enthusiasm in ...

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  32. AUSTRIAN MEAT FAMINE.

    A motion submitted by one of the Australian representatives yesterday at the Refrigeration Conference, in Vienna, attracted a great deal of attention, in view of the ...

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  33. UNCLE SAM'S ROLE.

    Mr. Roosevelt is now touring the southern States in connection with the Democritic political campaign. Speaking at Knoxville in Tennessee last night, he ...

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  34. BRITISH TRADE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  35. DATE OF THE PLOT.

    The date of the plot to overturn the monarchy was originally fixed for Wednesday, during a visit by King Manoel to the provinces. However, the enthusiasm ...

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  36. THE CORONATION.

    SALE, Sunday.—At the ordinary meeting of the Sale branch of the Political Labour Council last night, Mr. A. Cartlege in the chair, it was unanimously ...

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  37. LONDON WOOL SALES. CLOSE OF THE SERIES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 275 words
  38. MR. WADE'S LEGISLATION.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce), who proceeded to Lithgow yesterday to inspect the works for the small arms factory, was present at a ...

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  39. PRESIDENT TAFT'S LIFE.

    A strange man called at the house in Cincinnatti a few days ago of the aunt of President Taft. He terrified her by saying that his visit was to warn her that there ...

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  40. SOUTH AFRICAN UNION.

    General Botha, the South African Premier, who was defeated at the general election by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, has been elected without opposition for Losberg. ...

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  41. JESUITS AND INSURGENTS.

    One of the most sensational incidents of the revolution occurred on Friday night. The students from the Polytechnic, accompanied the sailors from the warships ...

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  42. WARNING TO ELECTORS.

    Sir,—The State elections take place in New South Wales on Friday next, 14th inst., when an immense effort will be made by the socialist party to reneat their Federal ...

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  43. ANTI-TRUST ACT. FEDERAL PROSECUTIONS.

    In "The Argus" on Saturday appeared a message from Sydney stating that the colliery proprietors and steamship-owners who are defendants in the anti-trust cases ...

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  44. AUSTRALIAN SWIMMERS. BEAUREPAIRE WINS AGAIN.

    Frank E. Beaurepaire, the Australian champion swimmer, added another victory to his long scries of successes yesterday. Competing in n 500 metres race (545 yards) ...

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  45. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    The following are the Frozen Meat Trade Association's market quotations, based on actual sales of not less than 100 carcases of mutton or lamb or 25 quarters of beef of ...

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  46. "PAYING THROUGH THE NOSE."

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. O'Malley) stated yesterday that the Government of this State would quibble and haggle with the department ...

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  47. CANADIAN ENTERPRISES. PRAIRIE RAILWAY PROJECT.

    Certain amendments which have been made in the charter of the Portland Canal railroad are considered to foreshadow its extension to Hudson Bay. ...

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  48. PEOPLE'S PARTY.

    SALE, Saturday.—A meeting convened by Mr. Taylor, president of the Sale Farmers' League, was held at the Rialto yesterday, to form a branch of the People's Party. ...

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  49. FAST STEAMER SERVICES.

    It is reported that the Canadian Pacific Railway Company intend to build larger and faster steamships for their Atlantic service tr Great Britain and their Pacifie ...

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  50. ENGLISH CHAMPION.

    T. B. Tartakover, the ex-Sydney sprint swimmer, won the 100 yards championship of the' southern counties on Saturday afternoon, by three yards. The time was ...

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  51. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private advices have been received:— By Younghusband, Row, and Co. Proprietary Limited:—"Wool.—The sales closed with a weaker ...

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  52. FEUD AGAINST PRIESTS.

    The effect of the encounter between Jesuits and insurgents on Friday night has been to increase the hostility towards priests. The incident is regarded as an ...

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  53. ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S STATEMENT.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.— The Attorney General (Mr. Hughes) has contradicted the statement that the prosecutions under the Anti-Trust Act would be withdrawn, and ...

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  54. CHINESE PRODUCTS.

    Two steamers have brought to Liverpool 10,000 frozen Chinese pigs, 23,000 cases eggs, and 15,000 boxes of ducks, snipe, and poultry. ...

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  55. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 21 words
  56. GENERAL CABLE-NEWS.

    One of the wards in the Leeds Infirmary has been gutted by fire. There were 50 patieuls in the institution, including 30 children, and all were removed in safety. ...

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  57. STRIKERS ABUSE WORKERS.

    HOBART, Sunday.—Labourers who replaced the men who struck work on the Launceston tramway construction works were subjected to much abuse on Saturday, ...

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  58. FEDERAL SESSION.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The AttorneyGeneral (Mr. Hughes) stated in an interview to-day that the session was going to last until the programme of the ...

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  59. MINING SHARES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 62 words
  60. BAPTIST WORLD'S CONGRESS.

    At a meeting of the Baptist Union, held in Glasgow, the Rev. J. H. Shakespeare, of London, who attended the recent Baptist World's Congress in St. Petersburg, ...

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  61. NO-LICENSE CAMPAIGN.

    WODONGA, Saturday.—The poll which will be taken on Friday in New South Wales in regard to the licensing of hotels, excites considerable interst on this side of the ...

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  62. THE BRITISH ALLIANCE.

    Reuter's Lisbon correspondent has cabled the following declaration of President Braga:— "The late Braganza dynasty endeavoured ...

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  63. CONVICTS ESCAPE.

    Six convicts have made their escape from the famous Sing Sing Prison, New York, in sensational circumstances. ...

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  64. TALBOT MILK INSTITUTE.

    Sir,—We, the undersigned members of the staff of the Children's Hospital, Melbourne, express out deep concern at the prospect of being deprived of the help of ...

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  65. BRITISH AND AUSTRALASIAN TRUST AND LOAN CO.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 35 words
  66. FLAMES 1,000 FEET HIGH.

    For the first time since 1827, Shesaldini volcano, on Unimak Island, at the west end of the Alaskan Peninsula, is in a state of eruption. The flames are shooting up ...

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  67. PURSUIT UNDER FIRE.

    WELLINGTON, Sunday.—At Waipounamu, in Southland, a middle-aged man, having a grudge against a neighbour, Edward Horrell, visited Horrell's house, opened the ...

    Article : 131 words
  68. WOMEN'S NATIONAL LEAGUE.

    The district branches of the Australian Women's National League are acting on the advice of Mrs. R. Morton, of the central executive, and are carrying out ...

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  69. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    Christina Lawrence, of Cobban Estate, near Redesdale, widow, died on July 17, leaving estate of the value of £15,440. It consists of £12,700 really and £2,740 personalty, and by a will dated ...

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  70. Advertising

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  71. BANK HELD UP.

    Armed men held up a suburban brauch of the Bank of Vancouver yesterday morning and stole £100. ...

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  72. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    John Thomas Brown of Pascoe-street, St. Just Point, Bendigo, miner. Causes of insolvency—Sickness in family, want of remunerative employment, death fo horses, ...

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  73. Advertising

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  74. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private advices have been received:— By the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited:—"Rabbit Skins.—The market ...

    Article : 62 words
  75. Advertising

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  76. Advertising

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