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  2. THE BOER WAR.

    General Pole-Carew is continuing his advance towards Nelspruit. The country in the Eland's Valley is difficult for transport purposes, the road being ...

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  3. CAPE COLONY.

    Sir John Gordon Sprigg, Premier of Cape Colony, proposes that directly the commissioners have assessed the amount of compensation due to the Cape ...

    Article : 57 words
  4. THE FAR EAST.

    Many of the women missionaries in China were subjected by the Boxers to unspeakable barbarities, exceeding those perpetrated by the rebels in the ...

    Article : 48 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL.

    Richard Perry, 35, fell from one of the shafts of his dray at Ballarat yesterday, and one of the wheels passed over his neck. He was killed instantly. ...

    Article : 39 words
  6. PRESENTATION TO A JOURNALIST.

    A well-attended meeting of the leading residents of Albany met in the Freemasons' Hotel this afternoon to say good-bye and present a testimonial ...

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  7. THE GALVESTON DISASTER.

    No fewer than 4,100 bodies have already been recovered at Galveston, in Texas, and it is feared that the total number of fatalities Trill reach 10,000. ...

    Article : 98 words
  8. COMMONWEALTH CONSTITUENCIES.

    In accordance with a decision of the Legislative Assembly that an additional member be allotted to the country districts in the Federal House of ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. EX-PRESIDENT KRUGER

    H.M.S. Doris, the flagship on the Cape and West African station, is at Delagoa Bay. ...

    Article : 25 words
  10. THE TOBACCO TRADE.

    The fact that the Manchester Wholesale Co-operative Society is prepared to take an unlimited supply of tobacco leaf from Victoria, at profitable rates, is ...

    Article : 77 words
  11. THE YANTSE RIVER.

    A semi-official report, published in Berlin, states that Germany's action on the Yangtse River is restricted to the presence of two German gunboats. The ...

    Article : 50 words
  12. A BRITISH PROTEST.

    At the instance of the British Consul at Delagoa Bay, who protested against the place being used as a base for Boer communications, the Portuguese ...

    Article : 77 words
  13. RELIEF FUND STARTED.

    The sum of one million dollars (£200,000), has been raised for the relief of the distress caused by the Galveston disaster. ...

    Article : 29 words
  14. SHIPPING.

    Arrivals.—Don, barque, from Fremantle (May); Australasian, steamer; Varzin, steamer. Departures.—For Melbourne— ...

    Article : 61 words
  15. THE TOWN SURPRISED.

    General French crossed the mountains and surprised Barberton, intercepting large convoys. The bulk of his force was 35 miles behind the cavalry, owing ...

    Article : 41 words
  16. FATAL FREE FIGHT.

    "You are only a lot of Boers," called out John Thompson, an apprentice of the British ship Loch Katrine, to a number of Scandinavian, seamen, from the ...

    Article : 90 words
  17. NEGOTIATIONS WITH CHINA.

    The negotiations of the Allies with Prince Ching in reference to an armistice are proceeding. The basis of the Allies' terms are that ...

    Article : 115 words
  18. GODWAN RIVER OCCUPIED.

    General Pole-Carew has occupied Godwan River. The Boers retreated as soon as General Hutton threatened their rear. ...

    Article : 24 words
  19. ANOTHER WARSHIP.

    H.M.S. Philomel, a third-class cruiser, is at Delagoa Bay. The Governor of Delagoa informed Mr. Kruger that the restrictions were ...

    Article : 36 words
  20. STEYN AT HECTOR SPRUIT.

    Ex-President Steyn, who has with him ten guns, has retreated to Hector Spruit. ...

    Article : 20 words
  21. BULLER CAPTURES SPITZ KOP.

    General Sir Redvers Buller has captured Spitz Kop. He seized 300,0001b. of rice, sugar, flour, and coffee, and 300 boxes of ammunition. ...

    Article : 34 words
  22. ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.

    Cases of robbery with violence are increasing rapidly in Melbourne. Cases are reported daily. On Saturday morning in broad daylight a market gardener ...

    Article : 44 words
  23. BOERS DEMORALISED.

    The Boers at Nelspruit are fighting each other and looting. They are disgusted at Kruger's deserting and taking the gold, leaving the Blue-books behind. ...

    Article : 36 words
  24. FINANCIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 70 words
  25. DELAGOA BAY.

    Owing to the annexation of the Transvaal the Portuguese authorities refuse to recognise Mr. G. Pott, the Boer Minister at Delagoa Bay. ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. DELAREY'S CASUALTIES.

    In the engagement between General Clements and Commandant Delarey, between Krugersdorp and Rustenburg, the Boers sustained 40 casualties. ...

    Article : 81 words
  27. FATAL LAMP EXPLOSION.

    Last night at Taradale Mrs. Wells came downstairs in a flannelette wrapper with a kerosene lamp to answer the door. The lamp exploded and set fire ...

    Article : 47 words
  28. ENGINEERS ATTACKED.

    The engineers who were repairing the Lydenburg telegraph line were attacked by the Boers at Crocodile River, and were forced to return to camp. ...

    Article : 40 words
  29. SURRENDER OF TI-LIU..

    The Allied expedition, which is proceeding from Peking to Paoting-fu, has arrived at Ti-liu, which surrendered to a patrol of the Bengal Lancers without ...

    Article : 45 words
  30. INDIAN FAMINE FUND.

    A meeting in aid of Che Indian Famine Fund was held in the town-hall on Saturday night. Addresses were given by Messrs. Melville, the Minister of ...

    Article : 47 words
  31. ORANGE RIVER COLONY

    The leading burghers in the Orange River Colony (lately the Orange Free State) have petitioned Lord Roberts to banish the leaders of the war party, and ...

    Article : 46 words
  32. COMMERCIAL.

    The New South Wales Government has been swarded diplomas of honor for its exhibits of wheat and floor at the International Exhibition of ...

    Article : 43 words
  33. BOTHA'S RESIGNATION.

    Lord Roberts has heard that General Botha has resigned his command temporarily, owing to ill-health. ...

    Article : 21 words
  34. LI HUNG CHANG.

    Li Hung Chang has sailed from Shanghai for Taku. ...

    Article : 18 words
  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A message from Port Darwin states that a crushing from the Wandi goldfield returned 277oz. from 75 tons. Wandi is the only field in the Northern ...

    Article : 43 words
  36. PROCLAMATION BY ROBERTS.

    Lord Roberts has issued the following proclamation:— "Mr. Kruger and Mr. Reitz, with, the Transvaal archives, are at [?] ...

    Article : 174 words
  37. COLONIAL TROOPS.

    Privates C. Dowell and E. Luxton, of Victoria, are reported missing from Utrecht. Private W. King, Victoria, was slightly wounded at the same ...

    Article : 65 words
  38. BOER PEACE DELEGATES.

    The Boer peace delegates, who are still in Europe, have appealed to the nations to intervene. Now that the regular war is ended, inhuman methods ...

    Article : 369 words
  39. SALAMIS AT WEI-HAI-WEI.

    The steamer Salamis, with the New South Wales and Victorian naval contingents, has arrived at Wei-hai-wei. They are to proceed to Taku. ...

    Article : 28 words
  40. NEW ZEALAND OATS.

    The British War Office has ordered 5,600 tons of New Zealand oats for South Africa. ...

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  41. AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The agricultural show concluded on Saturday. Both as regards entries and attendance the show was a record one. ...

    Article : 20 words
  42. REQUIEM MASS IN SYDNEY.

    Requiem high mass for the Christians who have fallen victims of the Chinese massacres was held in St. Mary's Cathedral to-day. ...

    Article : 29 words
  43. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The schooner Cynthia, engaged in the coastal timber trade, went ashore at North Head on Saturday morning, and became a total wreck. All hands are ...

    Article : 37 words
  44. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Pearl Shells.—Pearl shells are in good demand. White have declined 10s., and black-edged the same amount. Lead.—The lead imports into the ...

    Article : 48 words
  45. CAPTAIN HUBBE'S DEATH.

    Captain S. G. Hubbe, of the South Australian Bushmen, was killed at Ottoshoop on the 12th inst. ...

    Article : 24 words
  46. IMPORTANT REVELATION.

    The following extract from a letter from a gentleman at Tien-tsin, who has a thorough knowledge of the Chinese-written language, and whose ...

    Article : 242 words
  47. A VISIT TO ENGLAND.

    A representative number of colonial officers and men are to return to England with the earliest batch of the Imperial Army, where they will be the ...

    Article : 74 words
  48. SUICIDE OF A SOLDIER.

    Charles Graham, 70, an Imperial Army pensioner, committed suicide at North Sydney to-day, by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver. The ...

    Article : 34 words
  49. SHEEPSKINS.

    There is a poor competition in sheepskins, there being a general decline of 10 per cent. ...

    Article : 21 words
  50. "THE MATCH-BOX TRICK."

    Otto Reitch reported to the Detective office on Saturday morning that an attempt had been made to rob him of £250 by means of the "match-box trick." ...

    Article : 53 words
  51. WOOL ARRIVALS.

    The quantity of wool which has arrived is 251,000 bales, of which 43,000 bales were forwarded directly to the manufacturing districts. The quantity ...

    Article : 47 words
  52. MEETING OF IRISHMEN.

    In pursuance of a resolution passed at a meeting of Irishmen and their sympathisers, the secretary of the United League of Australia forwarded to Mr. ...

    Article : 66 words
  53. SOUTH AUSTRALIANS WOUNDED.

    Privates E. Attwell and A. Churchier of South Australia, were slightly wounded at Ottoshoop on the 12th inst. ...

    Article : 25 words
  54. A CAPE TOWN REPORT.

    The Cape Town correspondent of the "Standard" states that Britain will shortly declare peace. The Boers will be summoned to surrender within a ...

    Article : 52 words
  55. FROZEN MEAT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  56. Advertising

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    Advertising : 62 words
  57. MURDERS BY BLACKS.

    The Governors continue to leave mementoes of their presence. On Friday evening a note was found stack in the hut of a settler named J. Smith, ...

    Article : 52 words
  58. A ROUGH VOYAGE.

    Terrible gales were met in the Southern Ocean by the ship Celeste Currill, which arrived last night from New York. A seaman named Nicholas Dehman fell ...

    Article : 56 words
  59. ARGUMENTS REGARDING THE WAR.

    The North China "Daily News" of August 3 gives the following account of a council held at the Palace at Peking on June 16:— ...

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  60. WHEAT CARGOES SOLD.

    Eleven thousand bushels of Victorian September and October shipments have been sold at 32s. 3d. per bushel. ...

    Article : 22 words
  61. LARGE SUPPLIES CAPTURED.

    General French few occupied Barber. ton, where he captured 100 prisoners, 43 locomotives, a quantity of Mausers, ammunition, and cattle, and three ...

    Article : 39 words
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