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  2. ECONOMIES IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE.

    It is well known that members of the police force receive what is termed long-service pay. This was started in 1848, during the time of Lieutenant-Governor Robe. ...

    Article : 622 words
  3. THE CLASSIFICATION BOARD.

    Appendix V. of the report of the Public Service Classification Board contains some important suggestions. The board, under the "remarks" column offers ...

    Article : 982 words
  4. IMPERIAL SEA POWER.

    In the course of a paper read before the London Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Sir John C. R. Colomb, Conservative member for Great Yarmouth, expressed the ...

    Article : 324 words
  5. KING EDWARD.

    King Edward, who is suffering from an attack of lumbago, had a good night's rest after retiring on Sunday, and is now considerably better. Acting on medical ...

    Article : 183 words
  6. AFTER THE WAR.

    The officers of the National Scouts, the two corps of about 2,000 loyal burghers which wore formed late in the campaign to assist the British troops in bringing the ...

    Article : 248 words
  7. VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS.

    Strong shocks of earthquake have been felt in the island of Sicily, and alarm is felt lest Mount Etna, the highest burning mountain in Europe, should become active. ...

    Article : 74 words
  8. To the Editor.

    Sir—I have read the admirable articles of "Financier" with great pleasure at the fearless manner in which he advocates reforms and reductions which must of ...

    Article : 724 words
  9. THE EARTH'S INTERNAL FIRES.

    The volcanic eruptions which devastated large portions of the islands of Martinique and St. Vincent a few weeks ago emphasized the fact that many problems ...

    Article : 2,487 words
  10. HOW TO SAVE MONEY.

    Sir—"Financier's" articles on economic reform have been widely read and approval. On the whole, his criticism of public expenditure and suggestions for ...

    Article : 1,023 words
  11. THE CORONATION.

    The Earl and Countess of Harrowby will entertain the Colonial Premiers on Saturday next at Sandon Hall, Stone, Staffordshire. On the following Tuesday Mr. ...

    Article : 275 words
  12. HOW THE COMMANDOS KEPT THE FIELD.

    Gen. Christian De Wet, in conversation yesterday, stated that throughout the latter part of the campaign the Boer commandos never slept in the same spot for ...

    Article : 116 words
  13. THE FRENCH NAVY.

    It is stated that France has purchased the plans of M. Bertin's submarine boat for £8,000, and that 20 vessels of the type are to be built for the navy. A boat built ...

    Article : 452 words
  14. THE AUSTRALIANS.

    Pte. Philip Henry Wickerson, of the 1st Commonwealth Contingent, has succumbed to enteric fever at Johannesburg. ...

    Article : 21 words
  15. CAPE COLONY.

    Cable messages from South African ports state that the weather throughout Cape Colony is unprecedentedly cold, and that as a consequence many thousands of cattle ...

    Article : 37 words
  16. WEST AFRICA.

    It is reported from the coast of West Africa that a French lieutenant of marines, two sergeants, and ten Senegalese riflemen have been massacred by natives ...

    Article : 153 words
  17. BRITISH FINANCE.

    In the House of Commons yesterday the Finance Bill was taken through committee. In replying to speeches adverse to the new corn duties. Sir Michael Hicks Beach ...

    Article : 109 words
  18. THE DAIRY BOARD.

    The final meeting of the Dairy Board was held on Tuesday afternoon. There were present Messrs. R. Caldwell (in the chair), A. Lipson, C. J. Tuckwell, J. Legg, F. ...

    Article : 1,182 words
  19. To the Editor.

    Sir—One of your correspondents, referring to the whirlwind of retrenchment now sweeping through. Government departments, fears the pendulum is being ...

    Article : 223 words
  20. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    Mr. F. S. Wallis (secretary of the United Trades and labour Council) reports having received the following additional donations to the Unemployed Relief Fund:—Employes ...

    Article : 379 words
  21. AMERICAN STEEL TRUST.

    The Court of Chancery of the State of New Jersey has forbidden the directors of the gigantic United States Steel Trust from "retiring" £40,000,000 worth of ...

    Article : 158 words
  22. THE BIGAMY CASE.

    George William Smith, described as an agent, was before the Water Police Court to-day charged with having married Mary Ann Heine, though he knew that her ...

    Article : 394 words
  23. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Among the Australians who attended the King's Court at Buckingham Palace last week were Lady Carmichael Anstruther, a daughter of Sir Frederick Darley, Chief ...

    Article : 256 words
  24. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon the Speaker drew attention to the standing orders dealing with the presence of strangers within the ...

    Article : 214 words
  25. SPORT.

    Simpson, a New Zealand athlete, yesterday won the mile race at the Civil Service Sports in 4m. 18 2-5s. He had 85 yards start. ...

    Article : 29 words
  26. COMMERCE AND FINANCE.

    Copper.—Standard brands on spot are selling at £53 10/; at three months, £54 15/. The previous prices were £54 10/ and £54 12/6. ...

    Article : 80 words
  27. Advertising

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    Advertising : 375 words
  28. RELIEF FOR PORT ADELAIDE POOR.

    As large quantities of food and clothing fire being forwarded from Port Adelaide to Adelaide for the purpose of relieving distressed cases, the Port Adelaide Working ...

    Article : 233 words
  29. To the Editor.

    Sir—May I suggest that, if feasible, you should publish in pamphlet from the excellent series of articles, "How Money may be Saved?" They have evoked so ...

    Article : 80 words
  30. OVERSEA SHIPPING.

    At London or Channel.—Kiel, steamer, from Adelaide February 26; Oamaru, ship, from Timaru March 9; Ethel, barque, from Hobart January 25: Star of Australia ...

    Article : 137 words
  31. To the Editor.

    Sir—The general public must be grateful to the Government for its bold step; Government officers are not like pick and shovel men, and are not obtained every day ...

    Article : 182 words
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