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  2. THE BOER WAR.

    It was announced some days ago that the British had granted Commandant Erasmus a five-days' armistice, to enable him to make preparations for surrender. ...

    Article : 68 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL.

    H.M.S. Royal Arthur will go into Jervis Bay for target practice, and will make Hobson's Bay on Caulfield Cup. eve, remaining there till after the ...

    Article : 42 words
  4. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The banquet to Lord Hopetoun, the Governor-General elect of the Commonwealth of Australia, was held at the Hotel Cecil, London, last night. There ...

    Article : 313 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The entries for the agricultural have dosed, and total considerably over 400, fanning implements and machinery exhibits being particularly numerous, giving ...

    Article : 270 words
  6. BRITISH GENERAL ELECTIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 101 words
  7. CORRESPONDENCE.

    Sir,—I observe that both the Premier and the Colonial Secretary have repeatedly referred to the Public Service Bill now before the Legislature as being a copy of one drawn ...

    Article : 165 words
  8. THE FAR EAST.

    An attack was recently made by the Chinese on a German patrol to the south of Peking. In consequence of this a German force ...

    Article : 77 words
  9. SALE OF A STRANDED BARQUE.

    The German barque Magnet, which went ashore in Venus Bay doting a gala in May last, was sold at auction to-day, to Mr. R. L. Fedden, of Williamstown ...

    Article : 35 words
  10. EXPORT OF PRODUCE.

    The steamer Aldershot cleared to-day, with 25,000 bags of Algerian oats, 1,589 cases of Victorian potatoes, and 16,3301 bales of Victorian oaten hay. ...

    Article : 27 words
  11. BACK TO THE RAND.

    The military Governor of Johannesburg announces that he is now ready to receive returning refugees. They will be allowed to return from the 10th inst. ...

    Article : 46 words
  12. PERTH ELECTRIC LIGHTING.

    Sir,—I am informed that someone—no doubt, sot disinterested—is sending round a report to the effect that the Tramway Company intends to supply pirate light and ...

    Article : 131 words
  13. WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 398 words
  14. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETY.

    The Christian Endeavor Society held a great demonstration in, the Exhibition buildings to-night. , Mt. Deakin acted as chairman. Over 5,000 persons wera ...

    Article : 29 words
  15. RUSSIANS AT PEKING.

    Two battalions of Russian troops and one battery are to remain in Peking for the winter. ...

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  16. BOERS DERAIL A TRAIN.

    The Boers derailed a train at Pan station , with the result that five of the Coldstream Guards were killed and 191 injured. ...

    Article : 33 words
  17. ANNUAL DIOCESAN FESTIVAL.

    The annual diocesan festival was held in the Town-hall to-night. It was presided over by the Lieutenant-Governor, and the gathering was a great success. ...

    Article : 28 words
  18. BUSSELTON.

    Mr. Gale received a, valuable addition to his famous dairy herd a few days ago, he having received by train a splendid Ayrshire bull. ...

    Article : 122 words
  19. THE WEST RIVER.

    The British trading steamers Save been withdrawn from the West River, in the province of Kwangtung, as, owing to vexatious restrictions, they are unable ...

    Article : 88 words
  20. DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN.

    Thomas Bowe, a resident of Bacchus Marsh since 1852, died suddenly yesterday, at the age of 102 years. He retained all hie faculties to the last. ...

    Article : 32 words
  21. IMPERIAL COMMISSIONS.

    The following colonials have been granted commissions in the Imperial army:- Lieutenant dark, of the First ...

    Article : 81 words
  22. SUBIACO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL A CORRECTION.

    Sir,—In your issue of even date I am credited with seconding a motion regarding Mr. Mather's account for limestone, and making certain remarks thereon. As I did not second ...

    Article : 87 words
  23. GRAIN ELEVATORS.

    Mr. Mathieson, the Railway Commissioner, has written to the Minister of Railways, from London, that he is highly pleased with the result of his ...

    Article : 74 words
  24. ANOTHER EDICT.

    An edict has been issued, dismissing the Governor of the province of Shansi. A number of men unconnected with the Boxers have been appointed to important ...

    Article : 37 words
  25. ALBANY.

    Mr. Percy Benson, the purser of the steamer Anglian, was put ashore here and taken to the hospital, suffering from rheumatic fever. ...

    Article : 187 words
  26. RECENT KALGOORLIE LIBEL PROSECUTIONS.

    Sir,—The Honorable the Attorney-General, in replying to certain questions in the House of Assembly., appears to have thrown the blame for the dismissal of the above ...

    Article : 864 words
  27. PROCEEDINGS REGARDING A WILL.

    Under the will of Alfred England, of Bendigo, the estate, valued at £2,500, was left to the children of Mr. F. H. Pearce, England, formerly of Foo-Chow ...

    Article : 79 words
  28. TROOPER PETHER ALIVE AND WELL.

    Sir Alfred Milner telegraphed to-day that Trooper Pether, of this colony, who was recently reported to have died of enteric fever, is alive and well. He is ...

    Article : 43 words
  29. LORD HOPETOUN'S SPEECH.

    Lord Hopetoun, in his speech, contrasted the patience and the sacrifices re quired in the upbuilding of federation with the spontaneity shown by ...

    Article : 201 words
  30. OCCUPATION OF SHANHAIKWAN.

    It is officially announced that, in accordance with Count von Waldersee's instructions the Admirals decided to seize, Shanhaikwan. ...

    Article : 63 words
  31. SERGT.E. WANLISS PROMOTED

    Lord Roberts sent a cable message to the Premier to-day, stating that be bad promoted Sergeant Evan Wanliss to be lieutenant, vice Lieutenant A. G. ...

    Article : 56 words
  32. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr Barton., who is returning to Sydney from Broken Hill, was entertained at luncheon by the Speaker to-day Mr. Barton visited the Legislative Assembly ...

    Article : 36 words
  33. THE KAISER'S POLICY.

    The Kaiser, in his recent reply, warmly praised Britain and the continental powers. The latest indications are that a fresh German proposal is to be ...

    Article : 71 words
  34. GREENBUSHES.

    Considerable interest is being manifested in connection with the forthcoming general election. Mr. Henry Courtney, the editor of the Greenbushes "Advocate," is in the field for ...

    Article : 59 words
  35. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS.

    Sergeant B. S. Leesey, of the First Western Australian Contingent, writing to Mr. "Ted" Wells, of the United Service Hotel, Perth, from Kroonstad Hospital on September 8, states that he had ...

    Article : 208 words
  36. LORD BEAUCHAMP.

    Lord Beauchamp arrived this morning in the express train from Melbourne. Be is on a visit to Lord Tennyson, and vill return to Sydney on Saturday. ...

    Article : 29 words
  37. SENTENCED FOR ASSAULT.

    Parker Black, an ex-member of the Grenfell-street German Club, was sentenced to 21 days' imprisonment to-day, for having assaulted the president of ...

    Article : 28 words
  38. MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES. ____________ I

    The tributes by the speakers to Mr. Chamberlain's share in regard to federation share received with great enthusiasm.—The absence of the Colonial Secretary ...

    Article : 255 words
  39. NORTHAM.

    In the case of J. Meikle, who was charged on remand with the larceny of a wrench, the accused elected to be tried by the Supreme Court. Mr. Cowan, R.M., accordingly ...

    Article : 218 words
  40. RUSSIAN NAVY.

    The new estimates in connection with the Russian navy provide for aa increased expenditure of £1,000,000. ...

    Article : 27 words
  41. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Governors robbed a, hut at Nowendoc to-day, also two huts on Tyrrell Creek. ...

    Article : 25 words
  42. MESSAGE TO THE PREMIERS

    Sir William J. Lyne received the following reply to the joint message to Lord Hopetoun:—"Please advise the Premiers how valuable is an expression ...

    Article : 37 words
  43. WHARF LABORERS' WAGES.

    The threatened trouble between the North Coast S.N. Co. and the Wharf [?] Union was amicably settled to-day, the company having conceded ...

    Article : 33 words
  44. SWEARING CEREMONY.

    It is proposed that the swearing-in of the Governor-General shall take place at Circular Quay, where Governor Phillip first landed. So far as cut be arranged ...

    Article : 62 words
  45. SWIMMING.

    "Jack" Hellings scored another success yesterday, when he won the 150 yards championship of London, for the second year in succession. His time ...

    Article : 41 words
  46. PENNY POSTAGE.

    In the legislative Assembly this evening, Sir William J. Lyne said that it would be undesirable for any of the federating colonies to adopt penny postage ...

    Article : 50 words
  47. THE WET RESULUS.

    The net result of the elections up to Tuesday night was that the Conservatives had gained six seats and the Liberals seven. It is significant, however ...

    Article : 149 words
  48. LETTER FROM PRIVATE E. J. CUNNINGHAM.

    Private Cunningham writes to his parents from Machadodorp on September 1, to say that it was the first opportunity he had of sending a letter ...

    Article : 183 words
  49. DISMISSAL OF RAILWAY EMPLOYES.

    The report of the M'Chale Inquiry Board is said to reveal rather a serious condition of affairs in connection with the dismissals from the railway service. ...

    Article : 136 words
  50. KALGOORLIE.

    At the coroner's inquest on Thursday, in connection with the recent stabbing affair at a Kurrawang woodentter's camp, the jury brought in a verdict of manslaughter against ...

    Article : 180 words
  51. NEW ZEALAND.

    A deliberate attempt was made to wreck the mail train from Dunedin near Christchurch to-day, but the cow her carried the obstruction away. ...

    Article : 34 words
  52. ANGLICAN CHURCH.

    The Right Rev. Edward H. Bickersteth, Bishop of Exeter, has resigned, on account of ill-health. [The Bishop was born in 1825, and ...

    Article : 42 words
  53. THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly this evening the second reading of a bill for the construction of a railway from Woomelang to Mildura was carried, and the ...

    Article : 50 words
  54. STATE OF THE PARTIES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 81 words
  55. AUSTRALIANS AND THE EMPIRE.

    Sir Horace Tozer, Agent-General for Queensland, proposed "The Imperial, Forces." He anticipated an arrangement would be entered into whereby ...

    Article : 303 words
  56. Advertising

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    Advertising : 131 words
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