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  2. [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] FRIDTJOF NANSEN: HIS LIFE, EXPLORATIONS AND ADVENTURES, BY FREDERICK DOLMAN.

    It may be well said that Dr. Nansen went further and fared better than any other Arctic explorer. As I have already observed, the worst of his hardships ...

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  3. LAUNCESTON.

    Fine weather again prevailed to-day. The rain which fell yesterday has been productive of much gratification among Northern farmers. ...

    Article : 352 words
  4. TASMANIAN TELEGRAMS.

    The election for the Town Board of Strahan has resulted thus:—Val. Johnson, 73; G. R. Mason, 65; J. G. Coidell, 60; W. Diprose, 51; E. J. Peevor, 46. ...

    Article : 207 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,966 words
  6. FEDERATION CONVENTION.

    The Federation Convention have agreed, with only three dissentients, to Sir John Forrest's proposal that clauses of the Draft Bill relating to money bills shall be first ...

    Article : 927 words
  7. EUROPEAN TELEGRAMS. TASMANIAN APPLES.

    The s.s, Oruba, with consignments of Tasmanian fruit, has arrived in dock A few cases of apples were wet, but the bulk turned out in good condition. ...

    Article : 61 words
  8. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS BY SUBMARINE CABLE—COPYRIGHT. [TASMANIAN PRESS ASSOCIATION.] VICTORIA.

    A special meeting of the Cabinet was held to-day to deal with the cases of William Myles Phillips, sentenced to death for the murder of William Brady, accountant at ...

    Article : 126 words
  9. AUSTRALIAN TIMBER.

    The Newcastle City Council has decided to purchase 10,000 blocks of Australian mahogany, and a similar quantity of blackbutt, to be selected by ...

    Article : 72 words
  10. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    There is no present sign of any break up in the drought. The Government Astronomer says the weather resembles that usually experienced in December more than that of ...

    Article : 167 words
  11. WEST COAST TRACKS. GOOD MINERAL PROSPECTS.

    Mr. Maryatt, a well-known selector in the Tyenna district, who has been, with overseer Rule, working on the Tyenna and Gordon track packing for him, reports that ...

    Article : 112 words
  12. WOOL MARKET.

    The Bradford wool market is brisker, owing to American inquiry in anticipation of new duties under the McKinley Tariff. ...

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  13. METAL MARKET.

    The importation of lead during the past month amounted to 13,800 tons including Australian 430 tons. The exports were 2,692 tons. ...

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  14. MOLE CREEK TO THE WESTWARD.

    Mr. Innes, the surveyor in charge of the making of this track, recommends the Minister not to alienate any land along or near this track until he has received his (Mr. ...

    Article : 200 words
  15. BREADSTUFFS.

    Mark Lane reports show that wheat has fallen 1s. per quarter below last week's quotation. Russian cargoes (Ghirka) per steamer ...

    Article : 37 words
  16. CRICKET.

    Played at Oyster Cove on Saturday, 10th inst., ond won by Oyster Cove by an innings and 55 runs. The winners batted nine men, and Margate only four. Syd. ...

    Article : 175 words
  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Defence Committee of the Bootmakers' Union called a mass meeting of employees this morning to place before them suggestions made at the recent conference ...

    Article : 88 words
  18. SHIPPING NEWS.

    Arrivals.—Steamer Siam at Dunkirk from Melbourne, February 10; steamer Warrnambool, from Melbourne, February 20; barque Gevalia, from Albany, ...

    Article : 42 words
  19. TOWN BOARD OF BELLERIVE.

    The first meeting of the new Board was held in the board-room on Monday evening, 12th inst. Present:—Messrs. S. T. Tinning, H. Lamb, G. W. Allwright, H. E. ...

    Article : 945 words
  20. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The report current that the Government intends to repeal duties on certain articles of food, and thus create a "free breakfast table," has been denied. ...

    Article : 53 words
  21. BOTHWELL MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    This Council met on the 3rd inst, Present:—The Warden and Councillors E. L. Archer, E. Bowden, C. T. Jones, W. North, and T. E. J. Steele. ...

    Article : 410 words
  22. LADY CHORISTERS.

    SIR,—As a churchman, I must say that I was grieved to read in Monday's Mercury that it is Mr. Orchard's intention to introduce cassocked and surpliced lady choristers ...

    Article : 393 words
  23. UPPER DERWENT ROAD TRUST.

    The Trust met on the 12th inst. Present: Messrs. L. M. Shoobridge (chairman), W. Morgan, Jas. Bentley, C. W. Procter, R. Marriott, G. T. E Rumley, and W. ...

    Article : 349 words
  24. BOTHWELL POLICE MATTERS.

    SIR,—In reading last Saturday's Mercury, 15th inst., I noticed a letter under the above heading signed "Bothwellites," which I would not have taken any notice of only ...

    Article : 693 words
  25. TUNBRIDGE ROAD TRUST.

    On Saturday, 10th inst., the election of road trustees took place, and caused unusual excitement as it was a party contett, i.e., permanent day labour v. contract. The ...

    Article : 237 words
  26. THE QUESTION OF TOWN HALLS.

    SIR,—The letter under the above heading, from Woodsdale, signed "One Interested," should, I think, alford food for reflection to the Oat lands municipal ratepayers, inasmuch ...

    Article : 543 words
  27. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The funeral of George Hurding, who was killed on Wednesday, took place on Saturday, 10th inst. There was a very large attendance, all the mills having stopped for ...

    Article : 470 words
  28. VICTORIA ROAD TRUST.

    The following was the result of the annual election of the Trust on Saturday, 10th inst.:—Talbot, 99; Turfrey. 60; Oates, 56; Fyfe, 25; and Harris, 23. The first ...

    Article : 473 words
  29. BELLERIVE TOWN BOARD MEETING.

    SIR,—Kindly allow me space to reply to letter signed "Taxpayer" (No. 1 column page 4) of to-day's issue, although I naturally feel some disdain for a man who has lost his ...

    Article : 307 words
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