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  2. NEWCASTLE.

    The coal shipped beyond the State during the week ended yesterday amounted to 60,506 tons, of which 29,429 tons were sent to inter-state and New Zealand ports, and 31,014 tons to foreign ports, the ...

    Article : 352 words
  3. VICTORIA.

    A young couple have eloped from Pereydale, presumably with the intention of going to New Zealand. The young man is about 20 years of age and the girl 17. A charge of abduction has been laid against the ...

    Article : 60 words
  4. STATE OF THE COUNTRY.

    The Minister for Mines and Agriculture, Mr. Kidd and Mr. Hayes, the honorary member of the Government, who have been entrusted by the Cabinet with the task of distributing the 200,000 bushels of seed ...

    Article : 197 words
  5. FIRES.

    Shortly before 10 o'clock last night a fire broke out in the Australian Drug Company's premises, in O'Connell-street, city. The outbreak was discovered by William Hayman, a night watchman employed at the ...

    Article : 212 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Slight damage was done by fire at 4 a.m. to-day in a chaff shed at the rear of J. T. Parslow's butchery, Bank-street. The property is insured in the Royal Insurance office. An outbreak of ...

    Article : 279 words
  7. SOUTH AFRICA.

    A medical officer of a "scallywag" corps, writing from New Zealand, in a letter to the "Times," says: "Hundreds of us are waiting for our pay and allowances, despite frequent ...

    Article : 88 words
  8. VENEZUELA.

    Sir M. Herbert the British Ambassador at Washington, and Baron von Sternberg, the German Charge d'Affaires, have presented to Mr. H. W. Bowen,[?] representing Venezuels, ...

    Article : 77 words
  9. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Commandant Christian de Wet and 40 other "last fighters" or "wild" Boers have [?] an interview at Bloemfontein with Mr. Chamberlain lasting two hours. ...

    Article : 298 words
  10. A SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The 100 yards swimming championship of Victoria was won on Saturday by F. Humfrees, of Abbotsford Swimming Club. The time was 1m. 10 1-5s. ...

    Article : 29 words
  11. QUEENSLAND.

    Miss Amy Castles gave a farewell concert in Brisbane last night. There was a brilliant and an enthusiastic audience. Both Amy Castles and her sister Dolly had a splendid reception, and recalls ...

    Article : 45 words
  12. THE CROWN PRINCESS OF SAXONY.

    One of the children of the Crown Princess Louise of Saxony is suffering from typhoid fever. As the Crown Princess is anxious to hasten to the child's bedside ...

    Article : 141 words
  13. WHEN THE BLOCKADE WILL BE RAISED.

    As soon as the protocol referring the claims of the Powers against Venezuela to the Hague Arbitration Tribunal is signed, Mr. H. W. Bowen is propared to pay each of the ...

    Article : 75 words
  14. THE SOUTH BRISBANE MAYORALTY.

    No decision has been arrived at in connection with the South Brisbane Mayoral election, which is postponed till to-morrow. Alderman Corrie has been re-elected Mayor of ...

    Article : 33 words
  15. DROUGHT RELIEF.

    Mr. Humby, the organising secretary of the Drought Relief Fund, writes:—"I am quite satisfied that our drought relief fund will go ahead now all right. It is only to be expected that in the ...

    Article : 742 words
  16. AT THE AUSTRALIA HOTEL.

    About a quarter to 1 on Saturday morning a fire was discovered in the billiard-room of the Australia Hotel, and the room with its contents was destroyed before the flames could be got under ...

    Article : 614 words
  17. TASMANIA.

    At the Devonport Police Court on Friday H. M. Latham, ex-Sub-collector of Customs, was committed for trial on three charges of larceny as a bailee. The sums involved amounted to £78. ...

    Article : 99 words
  18. RAILWAYS.

    There was a marked falling off in railway revenue last month as compared with the same period of last year. The decrease in general merchandise represented £382, and in passenger traffic £261. ...

    Article : 39 words
  19. CLAIMS OF NON-BLOCKADERS.

    The Allies (Great Britain, Germany, and Italy) in Venezuela had proposed that they should, in addition to the portion of the Customs assigned to them, retain 20 per cent. for ...

    Article : 114 words
  20. WATER CONSERVATION WORKS.

    Mr. Surveyor Mackenzie has finished [?]ing the sites for the proposod overshot dams at this end of Ewenmar Creek, and is now engaged in surveying from Gin Gin cutting down the creek. The plant for the ...

    Article : 56 words
  21. THE LATE INSPECTOR DETTMANN.

    A meeting of teachers of the Newcastle district was held yesterday for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken to perpetuate the memory of late Inspector Dettmann. Inspector ...

    Article : 200 words
  22. A BYE ELECTION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 words
  23. NEW ZEALAND.

    Sir Arthur Douglas has resigned the position of Under-Secretary for Defence. It is stated that the reason is ill-health, but his resignation was expected as a result of the action taken by the Government ...

    Article : 61 words
  24. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    At the last meeting of the Oddfellows Lodge, an official visit was paid by the officers from the Rockdale Lodge. After the usual business a smoke concert was held. ...

    Article : 77 words
  25. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ACTUARIES.

    The Government has appointed Mr. Morris Fox, actuary, to represent New Zealand at the International Congress of Actuaries in New York. ...

    Article : 26 words
  26. HOSPITALS.

    The hospital officers are:—President, Mr. H. B. M'Lure; treasurer, Mr. C. Bellamy; medical officer, Dr. Kennedy; consulting medical officer, Dr. Bromowski. ...

    Article : 282 words
  27. GERMAN PRESS COMPLAINS OF ITS REPRESENTATIVE.

    Several German newspapers condemn Baron von Sternberg's complaisance to the United States, instead of repelling insinuations and attacks. One German newspaper complains ...

    Article : 73 words
  28. BRITISH TRADE.

    The Board of Trade returns reveal that the British imports for January show a decrease of £3,915,833, and the exports an increase of £634,462, as compared with the corresponding ...

    Article : 43 words
  29. THE FIRE ON THE MACHRIHANISH.

    The damage caused by the fire on the woolship Machrihanish is estimated not to exceed 1 per cent. of the whole cargo. ...

    Article : 27 words
  30. NEWCASTLE GUN CLUB.

    A pigeon shooting contest for a £15 prize was arranged yesterday by the above club and attracted 23 competitors. After 23 rounds the followiing competed in the following round:—R. A. Wallace, ...

    Article : 122 words
  31. BAND CONTEST.

    At the North Island brass bands' contest at Masterton, Wellington Garrison was placed first in the test selection with 275 points. Wanganui Garrison received 272; Kaikorai, 245. Fitten bands ...

    Article : 80 words
  32. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 380 words
  33. THE POSITION OF BOTHA AND DE WET.

    The "Standard," in commenting upon the [?]nds put before Mr. Chamberlain by [?]ommandant Christian de Wet and his depu[?]tion, says that Commandant Christian de ...

    Article : 118 words
  34. THE KING.

    The progress of King Edward is most satisfactory. On Friday be enjoyed a drive extending over almost two hours. ...

    Article : 32 words
  35. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 666 words
  36. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The arrangement respecting the South Australian cricketers' visit to this side is off. It appears that matters could not be arranged for meeting both the Melbourne and the Adelaide combinations, with ...

    Article : 45 words
  37. THE EIGHTY CLUB DINNER.

    At the Eighty Club dinner inst night Mr. H. H. Asquith, M.P., Liberal, and Mr. B. R. Wise, Attorney-General of New South Wales, were the guests. ...

    Article : 195 words
  38. OUTBREAK AT THE GLEBE.

    On Saturday night an outbreak of fire occurred in a small store in St. John's-road, Glebe, occupied by Walter Newman. The Glebe volunteers were quickly in attendance, but the flames were extinguished with ...

    Article : 55 words
  39. NEEDS OF WAGGA FARMERS.

    At an adjourned meeting of the Wagga branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association yesterday, a resolution was carried on the motion of Mr. J. Gardner, seconded by Mr. G. Linden, chairman of ...

    Article : 123 words
  40. A NEW LIGHTHOUSE.

    The new lighthouse which is to be erected at Cape Naturaliste, on the south-west coast, will stand at an altitude of 382ft. above sea level. The focal plane light will be of the first order, and will be ...

    Article : 48 words
  41. RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT.

    Mr. Chamberlain has informed the Bloem[?] Municipal Council that responsible [?]overnment will not be granted to the Orange [?]iver Colony for some time, though it will be ...

    Article : 44 words
  42. CHURCHES.

    A successful social was held last evening in Lobb's Hall. The proceeds are to be devoted to the funds of the local Roman Catholic Church. A concert took place in Cronulla Hall this evening. ...

    Article : 104 words
  43. THE QUESTION OF DRAWBACKS.

    The following letter addressed to the Federal Prime Minister has been handed us for publication by the secretary of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce:— ...

    Article : 597 words
  44. THE TRANS-CONTINENTAL RAILWAY.

    Mr. Jenkins, referring to the trans-continental railway, said that at a public meeting at Perth it was stated that Sir F. W. Holder had promised to pass a bill giving the Federal Government ...

    Article : 299 words
  45. [?]HE POSITION IN MACEDONIA.

    [?] Refugees from 36 Macedonian villages [?] horrible stories of tortures, robberies, [?]nd violations. ...

    Article : 27 words
  46. THE BOER DELEGATES.

    The members of the South African delegation, Messrs. Jooste, Lane, and Rood, who are travelling under the authority of Lord Milner for the purpose of studying the farming and pastoral industries in ...

    Article : 559 words
  47. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL.

    The Farmers' and Settlers' Association has carried a resolution protesting against the sale of improveent lease on Goorianawa of 6000 acres, as it is suitable for three or four smaller famrs. A further ...

    Article : 732 words
  48. INQUIRIES AS TO TRANSPORT.

    The Porte has inquired the number of the [?]teamers the Mahsusseh Company has [?]vailable to transfer considerable reinforcements to Anatolis and Macedonia. ...

    Article : 54 words
  49. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 178 words
  50. MR. WISE AT THE EIGHTY CLUB.

    Mr. B. R. Wise, K.C., Attorney-General of New South Wales, who was the guest of the Eighty Club at dinner last night, defended and explained recent industrial ...

    Article : 119 words
  51. [?] IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. H. Copeland, Agent-General for New [?]uth Wales, in his speech at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce dinner, said that [?]olonial representation in the Imperial ...

    Article : 64 words
  52. THE QUEENSLAND RAINS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 241 words
  53. BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    A case of plague was reported at Brisbane to-night. The patient, David Macalister, aged 26, residing at Upper Paddington, is in a critical condition, and too ill to be removed to the plague ...

    Article : 69 words
  54. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    A French flotilla will traverse the Doussa spirts on the Niger, which were believed to [?] impassable, with a view to demonstrating [?] navigability of the river. ...

    Article : 228 words
  55. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    The second annual concert of the Letterpress Printers' Machinists' Union was held at the Trades Hall on Saturday evening. Mr. F. J. Bewley presided, and there was a very large attendance. On ...

    Article : 223 words
  56. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL.

    The Judicial Appeal Committee of the Privy Council has granted leave to appeal in the New South Wales case Howarth v. Walker. ...

    Article : 340 words
  57. BROKEN HILL WATER SUPPLY.

    A referendum was taken yesterday on the following questions:—(a) Are you in favour of a water supply to be controlled by the municipality? (b)[?] Are you in favour of a rate being struck to carry out the ...

    Article : 67 words
  58. A KETCH IN PERIL.

    The ketch Violet Doepel, a vessel of 114 tons, was in peril for a time early on Saturday morning near the entrance to Port Jackson. The ketch, which was bound from Sydney for one of the Northern ...

    Article : 293 words
  59. PACED CYCLE RACING.

    The second series of paced contests between Robl and Major Taylor took place on the Exhibition Oval on Saturday. Taylor had not the slightest chance in either event, the German winning all three with the ...

    Article : 290 words
  60. ROBBERY FROM THE GENERAL POST OFFICE.

    For some time past complaints have been made by business firms in the city that letters sent to them through the General Post Office had not been delivered. Inquiries were instituted, and it was found ...

    Article : 262 words
  61. PEOPLE'S REFORM LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the provisional committee of the People's Reform League was held on Thursday evening last, there being a full attendance. In the absence of the president Alderman Henley ...

    Article : 207 words
  62. THE MISHAP TO THE AOTEA.

    The Aotea inquiry concluded to-day. The Court found that the whole of the navigation had been handed over by the captain to the first officer which was by no means desirable. It was ordered that the ...

    Article : 94 words
  63. "HEALTH IS WEALTH."

    And if the children are allowed to play in the open air, and have their pockets stuffed with ARNOTT'S MILK ARROWROOTS, the result will be satisfactory. Healthy growing children are always ...

    Article : 61 words
  64. PERFECTION

    Fairly describes Arnott's Milk Arrowroot Bis[?]ts—beause they are made by the most perfect [?]hinery from perfect ingedients.—Advt. ...

    Article : 16 words
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