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  2. NEW EASTERN LINER.

    The news has been received in Sydney that an important addition is shortly to be made to the fleet of mail steamers owned by the Eastern and Australian Steamship Company, ...

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  3. ROBBING A BANK.

    A sensational attempt to rob the City Bank was made this morning. A well-dressed man, wearing bandages over his mouth and eyes, and carrying a heavy green stick, entered, and ...

    Article : 238 words
  4. A COMING RACE.

    Not many Australians imagine that there may be in the future, within a fortnight's steaming to the north of them, out in the middle of the ocean, a big civilised ...

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  5. FEDERAL FINANCE.

    Now that he has control of the Treasury, and has to find the money to meet the Commonwealth liabilities, the Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) is looking round to see where he can ...

    Article : 411 words
  6. AERONAUTICS.

    The French Army will shortly possess 14 airships and 30 aeroplanes. A correspondent contributes to the "Times" an interesting article on "The Aeroplane in ...

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  7. OIL FUEL.

    The "Scotsman" writes that the Cunard Company is arranging for oil fuel, to be consumed in the new sistership of the Lusitania and Maurctania, and that this is ...

    Article : 122 words
  8. COTTON WAGES DISPUTE.

    The committee of the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners has issued ballot papers, returnable on May 17, asking whether they shall enforce the reduction ...

    Article : 172 words
  9. CRITICISM OF THE KING.

    The "Contemporary Review" has withdrawn from circulation this month's issue containing an anonymous article stating that the King is wanting in strength of ...

    Article : 76 words
  10. ALBANIAN INSURRECTION.

    The origin of the Albanian insurrection is stated to have been the indignation of the Albanians at their being compelled, under the new regime, to pay taxes to the ...

    Article : 156 words
  11. UNREST IN KOREA.

    The Yokohama correspondent of the "New York Herald" states that the War Department has ordered military divisions in Western Japan to be in constant ...

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  12. CROWDED CATTLE TRUCKS.

    A disgraceful example of the way in which cattle are crowded into trucks came to light here this morning. About 8 o'clock a stock train from the west ...

    Article : 315 words
  13. CONTROL OF RAILWAYS.

    The Washington correspondent of the "Times" telegraphs that the situation in Congress is serious. "Insurgent" Republicans in the Senate are forcing the ...

    Article : 250 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN DESTROYERS.

    Sir Marcus Samuel, Bart[?] has offered to give sufficient petrol to convey the Parramatta and Yarra to Australia. He announces that the largest oilfield in ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. AN ACTOR INJURED.

    The duel between Mr. Oscar Asche as Count Hannibal and Mr. Gerald K. Souper as Tignonville, in "Count Hannibal," at the Criterion, was responsible yesterday ...

    Article : 260 words
  16. COMBATANTS' HEAVY LOSSES.

    Vienna reports that the Turks lost 400 killed and 200 wounded at Katchanik and the Albanians an equal number, during the flight towards Ghilan, when they were ...

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  17. ROUTE TO BE TAKEN.

    The route which the new destroyers, Parramatta and Yarra, are to take in their journey from England to Australia has been discussed. It has been decided that they ...

    Article : 93 words
  18. STATUE TO LORD MAYOR.

    A meeting, convened by circular, was held at the offices of Mr. A. Borchard yesterday, when it was decided to erect a statue in Sydney in honour of the Lord Mayor (Alderman ...

    Article : 169 words
  19. LONDON TO PARIS.

    Sir Marcus Samuel, Bart., has given 1000 guineas to the Aero Club funds for the construction of an all-British aeroplane for Mr. Graham White to use in his attempt to ...

    Article : 44 words
  20. A BLASPHEMOUS IMPOSTER.

    Pierre Bernard, of Chicago, posed in New York as the reincarnation of the Supreme Being, called "Oom." Scores of disciples paid an initiation fee of £20, in addition ...

    Article : 104 words
  21. CANADIAN Y.M.C.A.

    An appeal by Earl Grey, Governor-General of Canada, for £120,000 towards the funds of the Canadian Young Men's Christian Association, resulted in £80,000 being ...

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  22. CANADIAN GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

    The Canadian House of Commons has unanimously adopted an address in appreciation of the services of Earl Grey, Governor-General of the Dominion. ...

    Article : 168 words
  23. HARTLEPOOL ELECTION.

    The Elections Tribunal, which has declared void the election of Sir Christopher Furness (Liberal) to the House of Commons for Hartlepool, held that the candidate was ...

    Article : 95 words
  24. DR. FIASCHI AND ST. VINCENT'S.

    On Tuesday letters were published in the "Herald" in which the circumstances of Dr. Fiaschi's withdrawal from St. Vincent's Private Hospital at the request of the ...

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  25. OVER AN EMBANKMENT.

    Mrs. Muir, a middle-aged woman, met with a sensational accident on Saturday at Reedy Creek. She waw driving downhill, when the breeching strap broke, and the horse bolted. ...

    Article : 118 words
  26. ROSE BAY LANDING PLACE.

    The residents on the harbour side of the Eastern Suburbs are in a sore plight for want of wharfage accommodation. At present there is no wharf at which a landing can be effected ...

    Article : 659 words
  27. IRISH WHISKY.

    A threat which has been made by licensed victuallers in Sussex to boycott Irish whisky has perturbed Irish distillers. It is declared that since the introduction ...

    Article : 52 words
  28. BOY SCOUTS' FUND.

    The "Daily Telegraph" has opened a (Boys' Scouts' Fund, to secure £4000 annually. Lieutenant-General Sir Robert BadenPowell, head of the Boy Scouts' ...

    Article : 77 words
  29. MR. ROOSEVELT.

    Mr. Roosevelt visited Hamlet's grave at Elsinore, and afterwards proceeded to Christiania, Norway. ...

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  30. AMERICAN TARIFF AGREEMENT.

    The Canadian House of Commons has agreed to the tariff concessions to the United States arranged in conference between Mr. Fielding, the Minister for ...

    Article : 228 words
  31. CONDEMNED MAN'S LETTER.

    Captain Sandand, of the Salvation Army, who formerly resided at Port Pirie, has received a letter from Carios Augusto Bonello, who is to be executed at Adelaide ...

    Article : 94 words
  32. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales this evening the market was firm for all wools, competition being general and strong. May 4. ...

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  33. JAPANESE NEW TARIFE.

    The "Times" correspondent at Tokio says that the recent question in the House of Commons regarding the proposed new Japanese tariff has caused surprise. ...

    Article : 69 words
  34. BRUNSWICK DISPUTE REVIVED.

    A sensation has, been caused in Berlin owing to the Duke and the Duchess of Cumberland deciding to leave Schwerin before the German Emperor arrives there. ...

    Article : 135 words
  35. JAM AND STRYCHNINE.

    Mr. and Mrs. Annetts, residing at Coolie's Creek, Adelong, went for a walle on Monday taking with them their l8 months old boy. Mr. Annetts also had a tin of jam and ...

    Article : 165 words
  36. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The committee of management of Ernest Barry fund yesterday decided to invite Sullivan to resign from his position of trainer to Barry, who will r[?]w Arnst on ...

    Article : 110 words
  37. RAW RUBBER MARKET.

    The raw rubber market has collapsed, dealers refusing to bid except at a great reduction. Brokers have withdrawn the whole of their catalogues. ...

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  38. ROUND THE WORLD IN A YAWL.

    Captain Blythe, with Captain Pietro Arapakis, recently left Fremantle in the yawl Pandora, fitted with an auxiliary motor engine, on a voyage round the world. Currents, ...

    Article : 67 words
  39. COMPETITION AMONG CHURCHES.

    There was a solemn ceremony in the office of the Minister for Lands to-day, when the choice of church sites in the new State township of Wonthaggi, at the Powlett coalfield, was ...

    Article : 184 words
  40. DUNKIRK STRIKE.

    The building trades are on strike at Dunkirk, France. Street fighting has occurred between the military and the strikers. Owing to a report that soldiers had killed a ...

    Article : 68 words
  41. FUNERAL OF BJORNSON.

    An immense demonstration was made at the State funeral accorded to Bjornstjerne Bjornson, at Christiania, yesterday. The King and the Queen of Norway were ...

    Article : 44 words
  42. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    The Norddeutscher Lloyd is fitting 15 steamers engaged in the Far Eastern and Australian trade with Telefunkon wireless installations. ...

    Article : 28 words
  43. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    There is a recrudescence of cattle-driving from farms in Westmeath. LONDON BEER TRADE. Brewers interested in the London trade ...

    Article : 94 words
  44. JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP.

    A wrestling match for the jiu-jitsu championship of Australia and a purse, between Professor Stevenson (Australia) and George St. Cry (Canada) to-night, attracted about ...

    Article : 85 words
  45. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL.

    In the appeal of defendant in the case of Macharg v. Williams, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has reserved judgment. ...

    Article : 236 words
  46. A PUGILIST'S INJURIES.

    A slight change for the better took place to-day in the condition of Reginald Midwood, a mlddle-weight amateur ex-champion of Australia, and lately a professional boxer, ...

    Article : 56 words
  47. MR. HENNIKER HEATON.

    Mr. Henniker Heaton, M.P., has abandoned his action against Mr. Goldney, Mayor of Canterbury. In November last Mr. Goldney, Mayor of ...

    Article : 65 words
  48. SIR REGINALD WINGATE.

    Sir Reginald Wingate, Sirdar of the Egyptian Army and Governor-General of the Soudan, has undergone a serious operation, which has proved successful. ...

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  49. "RIGHT BEFORE REVEREND."

    At the sittings of the Presbyterian General Assembly to-day, on the motion for the adoption of the report of the Rockhampton Presbytery, the Rev. Mr. M'Killop (Mt. Morgan) ...

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  50. THE JAPANESE CRUISERS.

    The Japanese cruisers Aso and Soya arrived at Fremantle this morning, H.M.S. Encounter firing a Rear-Admiral's salute of 13 guns. ...

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  51. AN UNLUCKY FAMILY.

    A report from Porter's Retreat states that a serious outbreak of scarlatina has occurred in the family of Mr. David Cosgrove. Two children, a girl aged 5 years and a boy aged ...

    Article : 72 words
  52. BISHOP OF EDINBURGH.

    The Rev. George Henry Walpole has been elected Bishop of Edinburgh in succession to the late Rev. Dr. Dowden. The Rev. George Henry Somerset Walpole, ...

    Article : 114 words
  53. COW AMONG CROCKERY.

    Mr. Samuel Brooker, a well-known resident, was the victim of a pecullar accident last night. Hearing an unusual noise at the rear of his ...

    Article : 145 words
  54. STRIKE AT INVERELL.

    The strike of the municipal council's quarry employees terminated by the men returning to work this morning at the same rate of wages as previously, the question of any ...

    Article : 52 words
  55. THE CANADIAN NAVY.

    The Ottawa correspondent of the "Daily Mail" telegraphs that it was suggested during the debate on the naval estimates that officers of the Canadian navy should wear ...

    Article : 69 words
  56. A COUNTRY QUARREL.

    It is reported that a stabbing affray took place at Tullamore. The story told is that some men quarrelled with an Indian storekeeper about some goods, with the result that ...

    Article : 59 words
  57. SALVAGED BUTTER FROM PERICLES.

    Nineteen hundred and forty boxes of butter salvaged from the P[?]ricles wreek realised 9[?]d por [?]b at auction. ...

    Article : 29 words
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