London, Thursday Morning.—The "Times" states that the Beer raid into Cape Colony has proved a manifest failure, as the Dutch inhabitants of the ...
Article : 78 wordsCommittee: Bros Dr J. M. M. Muir, (chairman), W. Porter (vice-chairman), J. Shorenan, F. Stutterd, W. Garner, T. Berechree, J. H. Stutterd ...
Article : 81 wordsDec. 27—Wareatea, ss, 512 tons, H. J. Blanchard from Launceston. Dec. 27—Orion, ss, 200 tons, W. Holyman, from Launcest n. ...
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Advertising : 252 wordsMelbourne, Thursday.—The cricket match Now South Wales v. Victoria was concluded to-day in dull, pleasant weather, and resulted in a win for Victoria by 1 ...
Article : 258 wordsFine weather favored the third meeting of the Table Cape I.O.O.F. Athletic Club at Wynyard yesterday. As the day advanced the heat became rather ...
Article : 1,221 wordsLondon, Thursday Morning.—A regiment of cyclists is being formed at Capetown for the protection of the lines of communication in the north. ...
Article : 178 wordsThe annual tea and sports in connection with St. George's Church is one of the institutions of the year, being looked forward to by young and old, whilst it also ...
Article : 103 wordsThere was a total absence of shipping at the port yesterday afternoon. Orion, [?] is due to arrive from Launceston via Devonport early this morning, and after ...
Article : 111 wordsSports were held at Harford on Monday and were very successful. Results:—Maiden Chop, 3ft 8in girth: D. Roberison 1, C. Windus 2, E. Reynolds 3. Champion ...
Article : 135 wordsLondon, Thursday Morning.—As Captain Burrows, with a detachment of the 19th Hussars, some mounteds, and the town guard of Burghersdorp, were ...
Article : 78 wordsMelbourne, Thursday.—The selection committee of the Victorian Cricket Association decided this afternoon that the team which defeated New South Wales ...
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Family Notices : 57 wordsThe weather is very dry and hot. The crops after the late rains are looking remarkably well, yet farmers would like to again see some more rain, which would at ...
Article : 50 wordsRocky Cape, Thursday.—The annual meeting of the Rocky Cape Race Club was held today, when there was a good attendance, and it is expected the financial ...
Article : 143 wordsThe neat fence which surrounds the "Mafeking oak" on this township bears the following inscription in raised letters: " In honor of tho Mafeking hero, 1900." ...
Article : 128 wordsIn a personal interview last week, the Acting-Director of Education assured the chairman of the Devonport Board of Advice (Mr W. Aikenhead, M.H.A.) that ...
Article : 74 wordsLondon, Thursday Morning.—Heavy and persistent sniping is being indulged in by the Beers in the Zeerust district, in the north-west of the Transvaal, and much ...
Article : 66 wordsHobart, Thursday.—The following prices ruled at the slaughteryard sales to-day Sheep, 12s to 12s3d; lambs, 12s 3d. ...
Article : 25 wordsTHE truth of the old saying that "it is generally the unexpected which happens" has again been exemplified. The latest illustration is provided in the selection ...
Article : 942 wordsHobart.—The customs returns for last week totalled £4,035 lls 3d. Launceston.—The customs retains for last week totalled £4,964 5s 3d, as ...
Article : 44 wordsA meeting of the Mersey Regatta Association committee was held last night at the office of the secretary (Mr I. Chapman), Mr J. Luck presiding. There ...
Article : 175 wordsLondon, Thursday Morning.—Commandant De Wet refuses to remain stationary with his forces, and is keeping always on the move. Consequently he is ...
Article : 56 wordsMelbourne, Thursday.—Several thousand bags of new wheat sold to day at 2s 9d for prompt delivery; sellers ask 2s 98 for January delivery. Old wheat inactive ...
Article : 104 wordsMelbourne, Thursday.—The V.A.T.C. lost about £75 over its Boxing Day meeting. The committee has arranged that the ...
Article : 79 wordsChristmas has come and gone. Railton, which at this season is usually quiet, was this year, exceptionally so, as no amusement of any kind was held. In former ...
Article : 179 wordsHobart, Thursday.—Mr Chamberlain has cabled to the Administrator stating that Lord Kitchoner has paid a high tribute of praise to the Tasmanian troops ...
Article : 56 wordsMelbourne, Thursday.—The following V.R.C. scratchings were made to-day. Hurdle Race: Metalloid, Standish Handicap: Fire-Up and Spindrift. ...
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Advertising : 408 wordsResidents will be glad te learn that Mr A. C. Curtis, late classical master at the Ulverstone Grammar School, has determined to carry on a day school in the ...
Article : 200 wordsMelbourne, Thursday.—Trooper R. S. Gerrard, a resident of Gippsland, who went to South Africa with the Tasmanian Bushmen, and was reported ...
Article : 58 wordsThe annual sports in connection with the Free Yeoman Cricket Club were held on the club's ground at Cam Road on Wednesday afternoon. There was a fair ...
Article : 385 wordsMr Lette, of Penguin, has received news by wire of the death of another son who went to the front in South Africa with the Tasmanian contingents. Thus ...
Article : 61 wordsChristmas was passed in a very rational manner by most of the residents in this district. Some journeyed to the sports meetings that were held at Latrobe and ...
Article : 343 wordsA letter received from Trooper M'Leod, one of the Burnie members of the Imperial Tasmanian corps, states that Trooper W. M. Bridley, also of Burnie ...
Article : 78 wordsAs one by one the names of intending candidates for the Federal elections to Tasmania are announced they add further to a very disappointing list. With ...
Article : 658 wordsChristmas Day was spent very quietly bearing a peaceful aspect. This year the day was rendered more conspicuous by the absence of several brave boys who ...
Article : 96 wordsLondon, Wednesday Night.—A correspondent of Reuter's News Agency states that the chase after De Wet through the Transvaal and the Orange Colony has ...
Article : 109 wordsA special meeting of the Tasmanian Farmers' Co-operative Association will be held at the Somerset Drill Hall on Saturday, January 5, at 3 p.m. The ...
Article : 94 wordsLondon, Wednesday Night.—Lieut.-General Baden-Powell, who has quite recovered from the attack of entetic fever from which he suffered at Pretoria, is now ...
Article : 133 wordsThe friendly Societies sports at Zeehan on Wednesday proved most successful, between 700 and 800 persons being present. The racing was good, a strong ...
Article : 178 wordsThe dramatic performance to have been given last night by the Stanley Dramatic Club was postponed until the night of January 4 (sportsday). ...
Article : 29 wordsA concert was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night the proceeds of which were in aid of the Latrobe Federal Band. There was a large audience, Mr ...
Article : 290 wordsA chopping match for a sweepstake of 2s 6d each with some added money subscribed by the public, was held here on Christmas eve. The blocks used were ...
Article : 100 wordsLondon, Thursday Morning.—Lord Roberts who is on his homeward journey to Great Britain has touched at the Madeira Islands, off the coast of Morocco ...
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The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tas. : 1899 - 1919), Fri 28 Dec 1900, Page 2
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