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  2. OILING CITY STREETS.

    Yesterday morning a trial in oiling roadways instead of using water to lay the dust was carried out in O'Connell-street, city, under the supervision of Mr. ...

    Article : 415 words
  3. IRELAND.

    Mr. Buckley, proprietor of the Limerick "Leader," has been sentenced to four months' imprisonment with hard labour for publishing an intimidatory article. ...

    Article : 31 words
  4. THE ELINGAMITE WRECK.

    The Zealandia arrived at the wharf at Darling Harbour, Sydney, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. There were not above a couple of hundred people present to meet her. ...

    Article : 168 words
  5. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    The Minister for Home Affairs (Sir William Lyne) and the Minister for Works in the State Parliament (Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan) had a conference yesterday with reference to the delay that has taken ...

    Article : 541 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    King Leopold has lately been unpopular, but the attempt on his life by the man Rubino has caused a revulsion of feeling. The police with difficulty rescued Rubino ...

    Article : 136 words
  7. SOUTH AFRICA.

    Seven hundred immigrants are stranded at Capetown, the local authorities having refused to countersign permits for the Transvaal. ...

    Article : 45 words
  8. CABLE RATES.

    The question of cable rates and the substitution of a federal contract for the four existing State agreements in respect to the Cape cable was farther discussed to-day by the Federal Premier and Mr. ...

    Article : 99 words
  9. A SALOON BOY'S STORY.

    Simpson, who was ongagcd on the Elingamite as saloon boy, told the tale of the wreck and subsequent rescue in a feeling manner to a "Herald" representative. In reply to our representative's ...

    Article : 556 words
  10. ARCHBISHOP WALSH SPEAKS OUT.

    A letter written by Dr. Walsh, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, to the "Freeman's Journal" has caused a sensation in Dublin. ...

    Article : 190 words
  11. UPKEEP OF CONCENTRATION CAMPS.

    Mr. St. John Brodrick, Secretary of State for War, in a speech at Dewsbury stated that £3,000,000 had been spent on the concentration camps in South Africa in two years. ...

    Article : 79 words
  12. ELECTORAL ROLLS.

    The South Australian Government appears to be under the impression that as the State electoral rolls have just been revised, they will be accepted as the basis for the federal rolls. The Commonwealth ...

    Article : 67 words
  13. A BORDER POST-OFFICE.

    Post-offices worked by the South Australian and Western Australian Postal Departments are within a stone's-throw of one another at Eu[?]la. The federal authorities have determined to amalgamate these ...

    Article : 58 words
  14. THE CAPTAIN'S STATEMENT.

    Captian W. J. Wylie, speaking to a "Herald" representative said:—"We left Auckland at 7 p.m. on Monday last, and at 10 a.m. on Tuesday we were intercepted off North Cape by a fisherman'a boat. ...

    Article : 557 words
  15. COMPLAINTS OF LOYALISTS.

    Correspondents at Capetown declare that loyalists strongly complain that the compensation committees in many localities are composed of Boers or pro-Boers. Moreover the treason ...

    Article : 570 words
  16. INTER-STATE TRADE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 words
  17. PAST LIFE OF RUBINO.

    Rubino, the man who attempted to assassinate King Leopold was, while a soldier in Italy, sentenced to five years' imprisonment for being the author of a revolutionary ...

    Article : 90 words
  18. THE FIGHTING IN SOMALILAND.

    A captured Somali spy estimates that the losses of the Mullah in his engagement with Colonel Swayne, at E[?]go, amounted to 15 riflemen killed and 200 ...

    Article : 53 words
  19. SIR EDMUND BARTON.

    Sir Edmund Barton has arranged with his Maitland committee to address the electors in the Town Hall next Monday night on the work of the session and present and future politics. ...

    Article : 67 words
  20. PREFERENTIAL TRADE PROPOSALS.

    The preferential trade proposals to be submitted to Parliament by the Federal Ministers have not yet been dis cussed in Cabinet, but there appears to be consensus of opinion among them that any differen[?] ...

    Article : 155 words
  21. THE UNITED STATES

    Mr. S. E. Payne, a member of Congress, recommends that negotiations be commenced with a view of the United States concluding conventions for a two cent (1d) ...

    Article : 54 words
  22. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    The system of wireless telegraphy is being established between Karlskrona, the naval station off the southam coast of Sweden, and five, stations in Northern ...

    Article : 32 words
  23. FOOD FOR STARVING STOCK.

    In view of the remarks by Sir William Lyne, published in yesterday's issue of the "S.M. Herald," respecting the proposal that either the Federal Government should suspend the fodder duties or the ...

    Article : 779 words
  24. A. J. DITCHFIELD'S STORY.

    A. J. Ditchfield, second pantryman on the Elingamite, had very little to say about his experiences of the wreck. He had passed through an exciting experience. He did not want to say much. He got ...

    Article : 56 words
  25. MURDER ON A GERMAN WARSHIP.

    Two sailors on watch on the German cruiser Loreley, which is undergoing repairs at Piraeus, the seaport of Athens, disappeared at night. The body of one ...

    Article : 74 words
  26. CONTROL OF THE MURRAY WATERS.

    The statement made by the Minister for Home Affairs (Sir William Lyne) and published in yesterday's issue of the "Herald," to the effect that the Federal Government was only responsible for the ...

    Article : 268 words
  27. WAGES OF, RAILWAY EMPLOYEES RAISED.

    The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has advanced the wages of all its employees by 10 per cent. The New York Central and Hudson River Railway, the ...

    Article : 67 words
  28. THE LATE MR. MUIRHEAD.

    Mr. A. E. Muirhead, one of the unfortunate passengers of the wrecked steamer Elingamite, who jumped overboard from the raft during a fit of madness caused by thirst and hunger, was a son of ...

    Article : 89 words
  29. PERSONAL ITEMS.

    A much-respeated and well-known resident of North Sydney. Dr. Alexander Kinnear Morson, died on Saturday at his residence, Wyalla, Kirribilli Point. Dr. Morson received has early medical training at ...

    Article : 224 words
  30. THE TOURING BOER FARMERS.

    Mr. Jooste and the other members of the Boer fanners' delegation on a tour of the British colonies for the purpose of observing the latest methods of farming ...

    Article : 79 words
  31. THE MISSING BOAT PROVISIONED.

    From information supplied yesterday to Mr. A. E. Kendall, the local manager of Messrs. Huddart, Parker, and Co., it appears that the boat still missing was provisioned and supplied with water. One of ...

    Article : 77 words
  32. MOROCCO.

    The Sultan of Morocco, at the head of an army of 25,000 men and artillery, is marching against the rebellious Zemmur Kabyles. The Beniaras Kabyles are loyal ...

    Article : 38 words
  33. THE BOER GENERALS' MISSION.

    Advices from Brussels state that Generals Botha and Delarey are submitting a memorandum to Mr. Chamberlain asking him for financial support for the burghers to the ...

    Article : 49 words
  34. THE CHIEF OFFICER'S STORY.

    Mr. A. A. Lewis, the chief officer of the Zealandia, had little fresh to add regarding the rescue of survivors from the Three Kings. His story was briefly told to a "Herald" reporter, and was as ...

    Article : 388 words
  35. TELEGRAPH MAINTENANCE.

    Nearly every day persons approach the central postal authorities and claim that they have invented a new kind of telegraph pole, which for durability exceeds in quality those already used. The ...

    Article : 87 words
  36. NO NEWS OF THE MISSING BOAT.

    There is no news of the boat which is still missing from the Elingamite wreck. The raft which was cast adrift when its occupants landed at Three Kings was found on Saturday by ...

    Article : 102 words
  37. THE PRETENDER CAPTURED.

    The pretender to the Moorish throne, who recently escaped from the vicinity of Fez, the capital, has been captured. ...

    Article : 27 words
  38. DEATH OF MR. RICHARD HARNETT.

    Mr. Richard Hayes Harnett, a colonist of upwards of 60 years, died on Saturday afternoon at his residence, Comeen, Orchard-road, Chatswood, at the age of 82 years. ...

    Article : 707 words
  39. DE WET'S HISTORY OF THE WAR.

    The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Express" states that General de Wet in his book on the history of the war in South Africa charges the Boers with cowardice, ...

    Article : 49 words
  40. SPEECH BY SENATOR DRAKE.

    Senator Drake addressed a meeting of his constituents in the Centennial Hall, Brisbane, to-night. The hall was througed, and the attendance included a number of ladies. The Mayor of Brisbane occupied ...

    Article : 393 words
  41. THE PORTE INDEMNIFIES A GERMAN.

    The Porte has indemnified Dr. Belck, a German, who was illtreated in the Van district of Asia Minor in 1899. Dr. Belck, according to Earl Percy in his book ...

    Article : 128 words
  42. REGISTERED LETTERS.

    Mr. R. T. Scott, secretary to the central postal administration, states that the charge of 2½d made for an acknowledgment of the delivery of a registered letter has been in force in the States for ...

    Article : 77 words
  43. PROTECTION OF BREEDING CATTLE.

    An ordinance has been issued at Pretoria providing for the prevention of a reduction of breeding cattle. The ordinance forbids the slaughter of cows, heifers, and calves for sale ...

    Article : 50 words
  44. ANOTHER IDENTIFICATION.

    One of the passengers who died on the second raft has been identified as Lancelot Flower, of Auckland, who was returning from a visit to Sydney. ...

    Article : 30 words
  45. SALVING THE SPECIE.

    It is stated that arrangements are being made to carry on diving operations at the scene of the wreck for the purpose of recovering the specie which amounted to £17,300, shipped by the Bank of New ...

    Article : 86 words
  46. THE GOVERNOR-GENERALSHIP.

    No word has yet been received from the colonial office in respect to the Federal Ministers' suggestion that Lord Tennyson should be confirmed in his office as Governor-General until February next. The ...

    Article : 101 words
  47. THE SOUTH AFRICAN LEAGUE.

    The South African League is being reorganised on a less militant basis. ...

    Article : 21 words
  48. STRENGTH OF THE ARMY.

    Mr. St. John Brodrick, the Secretary of State far War, in his speech at Dewsbury, in replying to the statements of Lord Rosebery, declared that the Army was unprecedentedly ...

    Article : 61 words
  49. BITTERNESS IN THE CAPE.

    Mr. Justice Bigham, one of the members of the British Royal Commission, appointed to report upon the advisability of commuting sentences passed on rebels during the course ...

    Article : 62 words
  50. THE SECOND MATE'S ACCOUNT.

    Mr. H. A. Piggott, second officer of the Zealandia, who took part in the rescue of some of the shipwrecked people was interviewed whilst he superintended the work deputed to him on the vessel's ...

    Article : 421 words
  51. PERMITS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    The ex[?]dus to South Africa has fallen off considerably during the last few weeks. The Federal Premier to-day received the following cable message from the Secretary of State for the Colonies in ...

    Article : 112 words
  52. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 609 words
  53. SPAIN.

    The following comprises the new Spanish Ministry:—Senor Sagasta, Premier; the Duke of Almodovar, Minister for Foreign Affairs; Senor Moret, Minister for the ...

    Article : 45 words
  54. CENTRAL AFRICA.

    The British and Germans at Lake Tanganyika, Central Africa, are bitter against the Belgians, whose cruel treatment has made the natives very hostile, and rendered ...

    Article : 48 words
  55. CASUALTIES.

    Shortly before 6 o'clock last evening William E. Knowles, who resides at Imperial-terrace, Albion-street, Surry Hills, was riding a motor cycle along Bathurst-street, and when turning into ...

    Article : 99 words
  56. THE DEFENCE FORCE.

    It has been suggested that the Defence Department has been retiring officers who have risen from the ranks rather than these who began their military careers by receiving a commission. The Minister for ...

    Article : 180 words
  57. LUNATICS AT SANDRINGHAM.

    Two insane women have been arrested at Sandringham. They professed to be seeking an interview with the Queen. ...

    Article : 24 words
  58. VICTORIAN RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 323 words
  59. VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS.

    Advices which have been received from Guatemala city state that by the recent eruptions of the volcano of Santa Maria hundreds of people perished. ...

    Article : 83 words
  60. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, aged 79 years. Death was due to blood-poisoning, following upon an attack of appendicitis. ...

    Article : 187 words
  61. ACCIDENT TO A CONSTABLE.

    Sergeant Rogers, of Kogarah, met with a painful accident late on Saturday afternoon. The officer was acting as escort to Mr. John Jolly, from the Mcorefield Races, and when passing through St. ...

    Article : 71 words
  62. MADAME MELBA.

    Madamo Melba and company left by the Melbourne express this afternoon. A large crowd assembled on the railway platform, including the Lieutenant-Governor, and hearty cheers were given as the train ...

    Article : 131 words
  63. ARMY REMOUNTS.

    The Federal Premier said to-day: "It is my intention at an early date to make further representations to the Imperial Government on the subject of army remounts. The number of horses required by ...

    Article : 120 words
  64. FALL FROM A TRAM.

    A married woman named Mary Harvey, 58, living at Bourke-street, Darlinghurst, fell from a tram at the corner of King and George streets about 11 o'clock last night, fracturing har left thigh and ...

    Article : 60 words
  65. GROWTH OF MOUNT PELEE.

    The new cone in the centre of the crater of Mount Pelee, Martinique, has grown 100 metres (about 328ft.) in the last month. ...

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  66. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL'S ACCOUNT.

    Alexander Campbell, forecabin steward on the Elingamite, said in reply to questions: "Yes, I swain ashore with the lifeline to endeavour to get the rest in the boat landed. I had a hard struggle with ...

    Article : 181 words
  67. KNOCKED DOWN BY A TRAM.

    A saddler, named March, 30, residing at W[?]mot-street, was knocked down by a tram at the corner of Harris and George streets last night, sustaining a severe scalp [?]ound, and injuries to his face and ...

    Article : 65 words
  68. NATURALISATION.

    Sir Edmund Barton states that the question of framing a naturalisation law to be applicable throughout the Empire was discussed informally at the Imperial Conference, but that nothing was done in the ...

    Article : 80 words
  69. LATE SHIPPING.

    Buninyong, s., 2070 tons, Captain J. Selmes, from Melbourne. Passengers—Mesdames Rasmussen and child, Ford and child. Sheriff and 2 children, Tyson and 4 children, Misses E. Harvey. A. Harvey, M'Anslin, Nurse ...

    Article : 67 words
  70. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 22 11-16d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 22 words
  71. LATE MINING.

    At the Westralia Mount Morgan's for the [?] weeks ended November 5 th battery treated [?] tons for 2531oz., chloro-cyanide 3400 tons for 1906oz., slimes 1876 tons for 647oz. ...

    Article : 47 words
  72. FALL DOWNSTAIRS.

    A man named John Hawe, living at Bellevueavenue, fell down a flight of st[?] yesterday severely injuring his spine. The Civil Ambulance was summoned, and convoyed Hawe to St. Vincent's ...

    Article : 41 words
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