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  2. RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR.

    Details received from Tokio show thatonly two destroyers, the sister vessels Asagiri and Hayatori, belonging to the flotilla of Rear-Admiral Nagai, actually ...

    Article : 303 words
  3. INTEGRITY OF CHINA.

    The text of the Japanese reply to Colonel Hay's note concerning the maintenance of the neutrality and integrity of China, both during the war and afterwards, has been ...

    Article : 67 words
  4. THE ENGLISH ELEVEN.

    The Englishmen commenced a two days' match against 15 players representing Bathurst to-day in hot-weather. The wicket was perfect. C. Gregory, Marsh, the ...

    Article : 289 words
  5. INTERNATIONAL CABLES.

    In the House of Commons last evening a debate was concluded on the question of Chinese labor for the Rand. It came up on an amendment on the Address-in-Reply ...

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  6. STATE POLITICS.

    The final development in the formation of the Bent Cabinet turns out (states the "Age") to be almost as sensational as the incident which led up to Mr. Bent's call to ...

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  7. THE RAILWAYS.

    The City Council yesterday received a letter from the Railway department, through Mr. J. H. Abbott, M.L.C., intimating that the request that the evening train from ...

    Article : 165 words
  8. PRIVILEGES OF THE PUBLIC.

    Mr. A. J. Pearce, headmaster of the Sandhurst Grammar School, in Barnard-street, a few days ago forwarded a letter to the Town. Hall, directing attention to "the ...

    Article : 398 words
  9. PRONUNCIATION OF PLACE-NAMES.

    Much difficulty, is naturally experienced in arriving at the correct pronunciation of the names of places referred to in the cable messages from the Far East. As the Chinese ...

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  10. GENERAL ITEMS.

    It is now announced that Vice-Admiral Makaroff, whose departure from Cronstadt to the Far East has already been foreshadowed, is to supersede Rear-Admiral ...

    Article : 127 words
  11. SECOND REQUEST PRACTICALLY REFUSED

    The Progress Association recently urged the City Council to approach the Railway department with the object of having a covering placed over the platform on the ...

    Article : 171 words
  12. ACTION BY MELBOURNE TRADES HALL.

    At the Trades Hall Council meeting last evening the executive submitted a report advising that an immense meeting be held at Fitzgerald's Circus on the 28th inst. for the ...

    Article : 79 words
  13. MELBOURNE

    At the City Court this morning, George Washington Cooke, late manager of the Werribee branch of the Commercial Bank, was charged with forging a cheque for £76, ...

    Article : 327 words
  14. IN THE BALTIC.

    Advices from the Swedish island Gotland state that six Russian 'warships have passed Cape Hoborg, the most southern point of the island, going southward. ...

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  15. LATE TRAINS.

    The evening train for Melbourne was more than half an hour late in leaving Bendigo yesterday owing to the Swan Hill train arriving an hour behind time. ...

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  16. FARMERS' EXCURSION.

    On Saturday, 12th, March, a cheap excursion will be run to Melbourne from Bendigo. On the same day an excursion will also run from Melbourne to Kyneton, thence ...

    Article : 33 words
  17. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 311 words
  18. THE GERMAN CRUISER HANSA.

    Admiral Alexieff, the Viceroy in the Far East, alleged that the Japanese warships fired on the German second-class cruiser Hansa, 5900 tons, which was conveying ...

    Article : 57 words
  19. PREFERENTIAL TRADE.

    The Legislature of British Guiana (South America) has passed a measure granting preferential tariff treatment to importations from Great Britain and Canada. ...

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  20. REPORTED DISMISSAL OF CARRIAGEBUILDERS.

    At the meeting of the Trades Hall Council to-night, Mr. Evans, having obtained the suspension of the standing orders, moved:—"That this council regrets the action of the ...

    Article : 255 words
  21. THE SIBERIAN RAILWAY.

    In crossing the Lake Baikal section of the Siberian railway, on the ice, 600 Cossacks suffered severely from the frost. Some of them died from the intense cold. ...

    Article : 34 words
  22. SAN DOMINGO.

    Admiral Wise, who is in charge of the United States cruisers which were recently sent to the colored republic of Santo Domingo, in the West Indies, has taken prompt ...

    Article : 127 words
  23. A RUSSIAN CRUISER DESTROYED.

    The American Admiralty has received reports conveying some particulars of the attack made by the Japanese oil Port Arthur last Sunday. ...

    Article : 49 words
  24. COAL SUPPLIES.

    The exigencies of warfare in the East have caused a great congestion of vessels laden with coal at Singapore. As a result of the great influx of coal-laden shipping, steamers ...

    Article : 114 words
  25. WIJU AN OPEN PORT.

    Mr. Horace N. Allen, the United States Minister at Seoul, has telegraphed to his Government that Korea has declared Wiju, at the mouth of the Yahi, open to the ...

    Article : 37 words
  26. BRITISH ATTACHES.

    Lieutenant-General Sir William G. Nicholson, the Director-General of Mobilisation and Military Intelligence, will act as British military attache with the Japanese ...

    Article : 43 words
  27. JAPANESE FORCES CONCENTRATING.

    The statement of yesterday's "Daily Telegraph," that Japan is sending out forthwith 100,000 more men, is supported by advices from Tokio, published to-day. Eight ...

    Article : 65 words
  28. ST. LOUIS EXHIBITION.

    The Russian Government had secured a space at the St. Louis International Exhibition, to be held this year, but in consequence of the outbreak of war, abandoned ...

    Article : 51 words
  29. JAPANESE TROOPS IN MANCHURIA.

    The demonstration of naval force recently made by the Japanese at the head of the Gulf of Liaotung is regarded as a preliminary to a military occupation of the district. ...

    Article : 71 words
  30. REV. J. A. DOWIE.

    To-day there arrived in this city a very remarkable man in the person of the Rev. of Zion, in America, and reputed millionaire John Alexander Dowie, creator of the City ...

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  31. OLD LADY KILLED.

    An inquest was held on the body of an elderly lady named Margaret Hartnett at the morgue to-day. The evidence showed that the deceased, who was about 60 years of age, ...

    Article : 122 words
  32. DESTRUCTION OF THE BOYARIN.

    The report that the Japanese torpedo destroyer Hayntori had torpedoed the Russian cruiser Boyarin, has been confirmed. ...

    Article : 28 words
  33. DAILY PAID UNION.

    A letter was read at the Trades Hall Council meeting to-night from the Victorian Daily Paid Union, appealing for funds to assist it in fighting for the rights of free ...

    Article : 61 words
  34. ANOTHER RUSSIAN STEAMER CAPTURED.

    Japanese cruisers are reported to have captured the Russian and East Asiatic Company's steamer Manchuria, laden with ammunition and provisions for Port Arthur. ...

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  35. "BRAVE, CONFIDENT, AND CRAFTY."

    The despatch of reinforcements to the Russian armies in the Far East continues without intermission. The Czar and Czarina witnessed yesterday ...

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  36. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Lord Alington, formerly member of the House of Commons for Dorchester and Dorset. Deceased was in his 79th year. ...

    Article : 133 words
  37. OBITUARY.

    There died at his late residence, Woodward road, Golden Gully, yesterday, Mr. James Harmer, alter a protracted illness, at the age of 67 years. The deceased gentleman ...

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  38. INTER-STATE TELEGRAMS.

    Mrs. Sparrow, who was shot by her husband yesterday, is recovering. Sparrow is also progressing favorably. ...

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  39. FATAL VEHICULAR ACCIDENT

    Another inquest was held, by the city coroner, when the circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Ann Ellen Ridley, a married woman, 45 years of age, a resident of ...

    Article : 166 words
  40. RAILWAY REPRESENTATION.

    The conference of railway societies has drawn up a platform for the forthcoming elections. Those who submit their names to the ballot which is to he taken for the ...

    Article : 319 words
  41. THE DISABLED WARSHIP RETVISAN.

    Mr. Bennet Burleigh wires to the "Daily Telegraph" that the Russians have not attempted to repair the battleship Retvisan, which Was attacked by the Japanese on ...

    Article : 66 words
  42. CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER.

    The hearing of the charge against James Crowe, who was recently arrested in Sydney on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of John Code in ...

    Article : 110 words
  43. TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY.

    Following on the report that the trans-Sibrian railway is proving unequal to the war strain, comes news of anew and serious danger to which the line is exposed. ...

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  44. THE SHOW GROUNDS CYCLING TRACK.

    Messrs. Broadbent and Shaw, representing the League of Victorian Wheelmen, interviewed the members of the City Council yesterday afternoon in regard to the Show ...

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  45. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Efforts are being made to have Manchester included in the ports of call by the vessels of the Federal Steamship Co., which has secured the contract for a service between ...

    Article : 108 words
  46. CABLE COMMUNICATION CUT

    The cable between Port Arthur and Cheefoo, an important town on the Chinese coast, opposite Port Arthur, and situated scarcely 50 miles east of the British port of ...

    Article : 56 words
  47. CUSTOMS DECISION.

    By a decision given by Mr. Justice A'Beckett to-day, the rule was laid down that drawback cannot be obtained on secondhand goods exported from one State to another. ...

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  48. DEFAULTING SECRETARY MISSNG.

    An investigation is being made into the bodies and accounts of a benevolent society, owing to the disappearance of a secretary. At a meeting of the committee held on ...

    Article : 105 words
  49. ZIONISTS IN TROUBLE.

    The hearing of the charge against William Glenn Voliva, head of the Zion Church hi Melbourne, of using threatening words to Mr. W. N. Willis, M.L.A., was continued at ...

    Article : 270 words
  50. CANDIDATES FOR THE POLICE FORCE.

    Positions in the police force are eagerly sought after, no fewer than 1141 persons having applied for the score of vacancies existing. Of these, 798 were returned as ...

    Article : 68 words
  51. A RUSSIAN COMMUNIQUE.

    A communique has been issued at St. Petersburg, stating that the distance of the territory which has been "treacherously attacked, and also the Czar's desire to ...

    Article : 140 words
  52. RUSSIAN GUNBOAT'S DILEMMA.

    The Russian gunboat Mandjur, which a fortnight ago was reported to be docked for repairs at Shanghai, still remains at that port. ...

    Article : 103 words
  53. TREASURY BILLS.

    New South Wales 4 per cent. Treasury bills amounting to £500,000, maturing in November, 1907, have been, placed privately at a little under £90. ...

    Article : 86 words
  54. "A NEGLECTFUL OFFICER."

    Sir,—I do not wish to comment on the remarks made by members of the Shire Council of Strathfieldsaye, as the- matter is subjudice, further than to state I never refused ...

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  55. THEATRICAL MANAGER SUED.

    In the Practice Court to-day an action, in which Messrs. Lincoln Stuart and Company arc suing, Mr Tom Perman, late manager of the Bijou Pantomime Company for a debt of ...

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  56. THE BALKANS.

    The Albanian band, which besieged Shemshi Pacha, and about 2600 Turks, near Diakova, has been routed by relieving forces, which were despatched from Uskub. ...

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  57. DISSATISFACTION AT ROCHESTER.

    Farmers visiting Rochester to-day, on learning that three portfolios and one honorary position in the Government had been filled by members of the legal ...

    Article : 102 words
  58. COALING IN DENMARK.

    The kingdom of Denmark has formally refused permission to Russia to coal her warships at Danish ports. In order to prepare for possible ...

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  59. DEATH OF MRS. W. G. BLACKHAM

    News of the death of Mrs. Anna Maria Blackham, the wife of Mr. W. G. Blackham, the well-known legal manager, will be re ceived with feelings of deep regret. Mrs. ...

    Article : 216 words
  60. NOTES FOR TO-DAY.

    Mining Managers' Association, Beehive, 7 Mining Meeting.—St. Mungo (North), 4.30. ...

    Article : 13 words
  61. Advertising

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  62. REPORT BY DR. MORRISON

    The Acting Consul-General for Japan received a cable message this evening from Baron Komura, as follows:- "Dr. Morrison, 'Times' correspondent at ...

    Article : 155 words
  63. Advertising

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  64. LORD ROBERTS.

    In a special Army order, his Majesty King Edward has paid a high tribute to Karl Roberts, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, who is retiring from active ...

    Article : 89 words
  65. AUSTRIAN GUNBOAT.

    The Austrian second-class cruiser Kaiserin Elizabeth, 4062 tons, which was oil a cruise to Australia, and had reached Batavia, has been ordered to abandon the cruise, and ...

    Article : 111 words
  66. Advertising

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    Advertising : 130 words
  67. MISS FLORENCE GIBSON'S CONCERT.

    This interesting musical event, as previously announced, will take place in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening next, and from present appearances, should be an ...

    Article : 140 words
  68. INSULTING COSSACKS.

    Some disturbances are reported to have occurred at Niuchwang, at the mouth of the river Liao, in Manchuria. Mr. H. B. Miller, the American Consul ...

    Article : 78 words
  69. Advertising

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  70. SMALL-POX IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Among the passengers to be released from quarantine to-morrow will be the following: —Mrs. Parker, Misses Toohey (2). Cummings, and II. Parker; Mrs. Burton and five ...

    Article : 88 words
  71. Advertising

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    Advertising : 61 words
  72. A JAPANESE DENIAL.

    Baron, Komura, commenting on Admiral Alexieff's cable, says;—"So far as Japanese reverses are concorned, this information is untrue, because no attempt has been made ...

    Article : 48 words
  73. Advertising

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    Advertising : 35 words
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