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  2. GREAT FIRE IN SYDNEY.

    A destructive fire broke out in the toy department at Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons' main premises shortly before 8.30 this morning. It spread rapidly to two ...

    Article : 508 words
  3. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The President, Senator Sir Richard Baker S.A.), took the chair at 2.30 p.m. —South African Medals.— ...

    Article : 491 words
  4. CONCERNING PEOPLE.

    A dinner party was given at the Adelaide Club on Wednesday evening in honour of the royal suite. Among those present were Lord Wentock, Sir Arthur Bigge, ...

    Article : 623 words
  5. FRANCE.

    In. compliance with the provisions of the new law relating to associations in France, several religious communities have tender-ed their respective statutes for the ...

    Article : 149 words
  6. THE TRANSVAAL CAMPAIGN.

    Lord Kitchener reports to the War Office that since July 1 40 Boers have been killed, 27 left wounded on the field, and 182 others taken prisoners. The British forces also ...

    Article : 64 words
  7. THE LIBERAL PARTY.

    A meeting of Liberal members of the House of Commons was held to-day to discuss the position of the party, particularly in view of Sir Henry Campbell ...

    Article : 515 words
  8. THE KING'S TITLES.

    The "Daily Telegraph" states that the Bill proposed to be introduced to after the King's titles so that His Majesty's Royal and Imperial sovereignty ...

    Article : 143 words
  9. SHIPPERS AND THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION.

    The shipping companies engaged in the interstate and oversea trade are vigorously protesting against the proposed Interstate Commission Bill, and declare that its ...

    Article : 156 words
  10. A DISHONEST AGITATOR.

    M. Kapuscha,a pro-Boer agitator, has been tried at Vienna, and convicted on a charge of having embezzled funds which were subscribed for the asistance of the ...

    Article : 42 words
  11. THE INSURANCES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 216 words
  12. THE ROYAL VISIT TO THE CAPE.

    Advices from Cape Town state that the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York are expected to arrive, there on August 18. The chief engagement of the trip will ...

    Article : 93 words
  13. FRANCE AND MOROCCO.

    The Paris "Temps" publishes an inspired article, in which Morocco is seriously warned not to dabble in intrigues, and not to attempt to modify the political situation in ...

    Article : 217 words
  14. FOUCHE'S COMMANDO.

    Commandant Fouche's is burghers, who Were recently in straits in Griqualand East, succeeded in escaping over the Drakensberg Ranges, and have returned to the Barkly ...

    Article : 34 words
  15. MEDALS FOR THE CITY OF LONDON.

    His Majesty the King will confer South African medals upon the members of the Corporation of the City of London and the City companies in recognition of the public ...

    Article : 53 words
  16. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STRIKE.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Leake moved—"That this House deplores the existence of the present strike of railway employes, and is of opinion that the ...

    Article : 469 words
  17. SPORT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 74 words
  18. THE SAME OLD LIE.

    Mr. Schalk Burger, who styles himself Acting President of the Tranavaa], and Mr. Steyn, who still assumes the title of President of the Orange free State, have issued ...

    Article : 64 words
  19. COMMERCE AND FINANCE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 302 words
  20. BULGARIA.

    Russia has undertaken to guarantee a new Bulgarian loan, which is being floated to cover present requirements. The public debt of Bulgaria last year was £8,423,000. ...

    Article : 32 words
  21. A PREACHER OF PEACE.

    The Rev. H. E. Du Plessis, the Boer minister of the Dutch Church at Lindley, who is now an inmate of the refuge camp at Vredefort road Station, has written to the ...

    Article : 69 words
  22. A SECOND FIRE IN SYDNEY.

    A fire occurred at the Imperial Manufacturing Company's premises to-night, and at a quarter past 1 appeared to be under complete control. It however, obtained a new ...

    Article : 253 words
  23. EGYPT.

    The train on which the Sirdar of the Egyptian army, Major-General Sir Reginald Wingate, K.C.B., was travelling between Cairo and Alexandria yesterday was ...

    Article : 68 words
  24. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The Speaker, Representative Holder (S.A.), took the chair at 2.30 p.m. —Petition Against a Member.— Representative Sir Edward Braddon (T.) ...

    Article : 592 words
  25. THE RAID ON MURRAYSBURG.

    During the raid on Murraysburg a few days ago Commandant Scheeper's burghers extorted money from the branch of the Standard Bank in the township. ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. A FATAL DIVE FOR LIFE.

    At about 20 minutes past 9 there was an enormous concourse of onlookers near Belmore Park and Elizabeth street, and they were horrified to observe an employe of ...

    Article : 329 words
  27. PENALTIES ON NATAL REBELS.

    The Treason Court in Natal have imposed upon traitors and Boer sympathizers fines aggregating £20,000, and of this sum [?]18,000 has been paid. ...

    Article : 30 words
  28. VICIORIA.

    In the Criminal Court to-day Wilhelm Hans Schener was placed on trial on a charge of having murdered Carl Franz during an affray on the German steamer Asia ...

    Article : 218 words
  29. AN ESCAPED BOER PRISONER.

    A Boer named Duploy managed to escape from the prisoners' camp at Ber-muda. He went by steamer to New York, but on landing there yesterday was ...

    Article : 50 words
  30. THE INCOMING MAIL STEAMER.

    The R.M.S. Omrah arrived at 9 o'clock this morning, with the following passengers in the saloon:— For Fremanile.—Mr. and Mrs. E. Rogers, ...

    Article : 332 words
  31. THE AUSTRALIANS.

    Mjr. J. Rose, of the Western Australian Bushmen, and Lieut. W. Day, of the Victorian Mounted Infantry, have been discharged from the hospital as convalescent, ...

    Article : 96 words
  32. SECONDARY EDUCATION.

    In the House of Commons yesterday the Education Bill, which provides that local authorities may authorize school boards to spend money raised by rates on technical ...

    Article : 66 words
  33. BARRIER TRADE.

    The trade return of the Barrier for the six months ended June 30 shows the effect of the severe full in the market value of lead, but the increased output to some ...

    Article : 186 words
  34. RAIN ON THE WESTERN DARLING.

    Very beneficial rains fell from July 4 to the 8th inst. in the north-west of New South Wales, extending over apparently the whole of the Western Darling country. The ...

    Article : 138 words
  35. AUSTRALIAN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The third Australian Golf Championship Meeting was opened at the Botany links to-day in favourable weather. The doubles championship was won by N. Brooks and ...

    Article : 181 words
  36. TRAGEDY AT A MINING MEETING.

    A terrible tragedy was enacted at Charters Towers to-night. A meeting of share holders in the Towers Pyrites Company was to be held in Messrs. Bright & Co.'s. ...

    Article : 254 words
  37. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    A telegram from Berlin announces the death of the son of Mr. Andrew D. White, United States Ambassador in the German capital. It is stated that he committed ...

    Article : 46 words
  38. EXCITING INCIDENTS.

    G. M. Borthwick, aged 46, employed in the ironmongery department of Anthony Hordern's, had a sensational experience, which marvellous to state, resulted in ...

    Article : 353 words
  39. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A proclamation was issued to-day calling Parliament together for the dispatch of business on July 23. Mr. McCourt is a candidate for re-election to the Speakership, ...

    Article : 348 words
  40. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Replying to a question in the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier said the Government had agreed to expend £25,000 on the roval visit. ...

    Article : 173 words
  41. THE CHILLAGOE RAILWAY AND MINES.

    The following is a copy of the report of the directors who paid a visit of inspection to the Chillagoo Railway and Mines property:—"In view of the rumours circulated in Melbourne and ...

    Article : 864 words
  42. FARMERS AND SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The tenth annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association of New South Wales was opened at Tamworth to-day. Two delegates from South Australia ...

    Article : 98 words
  43. NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT.

    The balance sheet of the Bank of New Zealand was laid on the table of the House of Representatives to-day. It shows that the profit for the year was [?]300,242. The ...

    Article : 147 words
  44. THE IRONWORKERS' STRIKE.

    A meeting of the strike executive committee to-days was attended by the Rev.J. F. Blair and Mr. W. C. MacDougall, who, a fortnight ago, were appointed at a public ...

    Article : 122 words
  45. LAND SELECTORS' ARREARS.

    A return has been prepared showing that the amount of rents on selections demanded by the Lands Department in March was [?]156,225. The rents paid up to this month ...

    Article : 43 words
  46. THE LATE COLONEL JOHNSTON.

    At the inquest to-day on the body of Colonel Johnston, late secretary of the Australian Club, Dr. Mollison, who made a post-mortem examination, expressed the opinion that death was caused through ...

    Article : 60 words
  47. NEW ZEALAND.

    THE Premier, in the House of Representative to-day reported that Lord Roberts had recommended an Imperial officer as commandant in succession to ...

    Article : 105 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 402 words
  49. GOVERNORSHIP OF VICTORIA.

    It is believed that within a few days an announcement will be made of the appointment of a Governor of Victoria in succession to Lord Brassey. The delay is due to ...

    Article : 88 words
  50. GENERAL NOTES.

    At their weekly caucus held to-day the members of the federal labour party informally discussed the Defence Bill introduced by the Minister for Defence on Tuesday. ...

    Article : 267 words
  51. AN INADEQUATE BRIGADE.

    Several firemen sustained injuries, but these are not serious. The fire has once more demonstrated the helplessness of the metropolitan brigades to cope with a fire ...

    Article : 93 words
  52. A PAINFUL CASUALTY.

    Robert Reid, aged 64, met with a shocking accident this afternoon at the works of Hydraulic Sluicing Company, near Majorca. He was in the act of oiling the ...

    Article : 110 words
  53. LIBEL ON THE KING.

    The Premier. Mr. Peacoak, has obtained the consent of the Secretary of State for the Colonies and the Lieutenant-Governor to his laying on the table of Parliament ...

    Article : 119 words
  54. THE EXTEND OF DAMAGE.

    The firm of Hordern & Sons estimates the damage at half a million pounds. The fire engines throughout the afternoon were pumping water which was poured on the ...

    Article : 485 words
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