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  2. GRAFTON SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    The annual presentation of prizes in connection with this school took place yesterday in the presence of a number of ladies and gentlemen. Mr. T. Page, chairman of the School Board, referred ...

    Article : 1,427 words
  3. KIMBERLEY AGAIN ATTACKED.

    From Kimberley it is reported that the Boer besiegers have made another attack upon the beleaguered garrison, but were repulsed with heavy loss. ...

    Article : 528 words
  4. The Stormberg Disaster. A NIGHT ATTACK.

    During the past week General Gatacre occupied the town of Molteno, within a few miles of the mountain range known as the Stormberg. It having been reported to him ...

    Article : 730 words
  5. Latest Telegraphic.

    The Railway Commissioners arrived to-day. At a revision of the jury list on Wedesday 57 magistrates were present, and there were 19 apologies. The names of the Bank ...

    Article : 518 words
  6. Battle of Magersfontein. REPULSE OF METHUEN'S FORCE.

    A fierce battle is raging at Magersfontein. It started with a hot artillery duel on Sunday. The British Infantry attacked the Boer trenches with great gallantry. The Boers ...

    Article : 439 words
  7. GRAVE SITUATION.

    Mr. Lyne received a cable announcing the the latest reverse sustained by British troops in South Africa; also stating that the London TIMES declared that further ...

    Article : 1,222 words
  8. GENERAL METHUEN'S REPORT.

    General Methuen wires: "I shelled a strong position on a long high kopje from 4 a.m. till dusk on Sunday. It rained hard during the night. At daybreak on Monday the ...

    Article : 434 words
  9. BLOCK IN BUTTER EXPORT.

    SYDNEY, FRIDAY NIGHT.—Butter shippers appear to be in some difficulty about obtaining space for export of butter to London. Owing to large supplies offering ...

    Article : 234 words
  10. CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 400 words
  11. TRAGEDY AT BROKEN HILL.

    SYDNEY, FRIDAY.—A frightful tragedy occurred at Broken Hill yesterday. It appears that a young miner, named Samuel Hensel, had been living with a young negress ...

    Article : 357 words
  12. THE DEFEAT EXPLAINED.

    The greatest of modern generals said that "the unexpected will frequently happen in war." And it has happened a second time— in the advance upon the Stormberg, beyond ...

    Article : 2,146 words
  13. SPORTING.

    SPORTS AT BRUSHGROVE.—Brushgrove is always to the fore with amusements for the public, and their programme for Boxing Day—which appears on page 3 of this issue—is evidence of what an ...

    Article : 254 words
  14. GREAT EXCITEMENT IN SYDNEY.

    SYDNEY, FRIDAY NIGHT.—The news of Lord Methuen's defeat created the greatest excitement in the city, and is the sole topic of conversation. ...

    Article : 111 words
  15. VISIT OF THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS.

    Messrs. Fehon and Kirkcaldie (with Mr. Harper, Chief Traffic Manager) arrived in Grafton on Wednesday from Glen Innes, and were met by the Mayor (Mr. D. Beatson), the President of the Chamber of Commerce ...

    Article : 485 words
  16. A.J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 290 words
  17. REPORTED RELIEF OF LADYSMITH.

    SYDNEY, FRIDAY.—A private cable has been received stating that Ladysmith was relieved, and that 6000 Boers were taken prisoners. The news lacks confirmation. ...

    Article : 199 words
  18. VERDICT OF SUICIDE.

    SYDNEY, FRIDAY NIGHT.—An inquest was held to-day into the cause of the death of the young woman Emma Gibbons, which occurred in a Castlereagh-street lodging ...

    Article : 183 words
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