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  2. STATE POLITICS. PROGRESS OF THE CAMPAIGN.

    As the election proceeds the Liberal cause grows in strength. The closing of Parliament for seven months shut the people off from sources of information as to the condition of the affairs of the country; ...

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  3. THE ROYAL TOUR. TRIP TO DUNEDIN.

    The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York left Christchurch at 10 o'clock this morning for Dunedin by special train. They were heartily cheered as they drove to the station, where the Mayor and the ...

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  4. THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. THE SURPRISE AT WATERKLOOF.

    It now transpires that, as at first anticipated, the Midland Mounted Rifles were taken by surprise at Waterkloof on Thursday last. Commandant Kruilzingcr surprised ...

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  5. CHINA. THE INDEMNITY.

    The indemnity which China is to pay Franceis £11,400,000. This sum includes £3,720,000 as compensation for the destruction of and injury to Roman Catholic missions. ...

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  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Tho bursting of a dam at Pocahontas, Virginia, was caused by the bursting of a cloud. Rain fell for 30 hours. The damage done is estimated at between ...

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  7. COMMONWEALTH NOTES. IN THE SENATE.

    With a desire to expedite the processor the Supply Bill the Senate met at 2.30 this afternoon. Senator O'Connor moved the second reading of the Service and Execution of Process Bill, which, he explained, ...

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  8. FLINDERS DIVISION.

    Mr. A. D. Nelson addressed a large meeting from the Flinders Hotel, Flinders-street, last night. He again dealt with the several planks of his platform, and on the motion of Mr. R. Macky, seconded by Mr. ...

    Article : 81 words
  9. GLEBE ELECTORATE.

    A large meeting in support of Alderman W. T. Tate's candidature was held at the Currency Lass Hotel on Monday night. Mr. A. S. Holmes occupied the chair. ...

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  10. BOER LOSSES.

    Lord Kitchener reports that since his last statement of the enemy's losses 41 Boers have been killed, 27 wounded, and 100 taken prisoners, while 70 have surrendered. ...

    Article : 73 words
  11. TURKEY.

    A fire has occurred at the Sultan's harem, Constantinople. The Sultan was asleep in an adjoining room at the time of the outbreak. ...

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  12. DOUBLING THE TARIFF.

    Sir E. M. Satow, the British Minister at Peking, has informed the Chinese Government that Great Britain will only consent to the imposition of a Chinese tariff of double the ...

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  13. LANG DIVISION.

    Mr. J. J. Power addressed a large gathering from the Burwood Hotel, Margaret-street, on Monday evening. He said he was pleased to be a nominee of the Labour party, because the measures they had ...

    Article : 175 words
  14. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m., and after spending an hour on the Supply Bill went into committee to consider the Public Service Bill Clause 5, dealing with the commissioner and ...

    Article : 305 words
  15. NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT.

    The Government of the Netherlands is pressing Mr. Kruger to come to terms with the British. ...

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  16. GERMANY AND COLONIAL EXPANSION.

    Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia (brother of the Emperor William), in a speech at the launching of a cruiser at Kiel, stated that there could be no prosperity without colonial ...

    Article : 44 words
  17. ANNANDALE ELECTORATE.

    Alderman I. R. Cohen, the selected Ministerial candidate, has been holding large and enthusiastic meetings in various parts of the Annandale Electorate during the past week, and has received ...

    Article : 486 words
  18. PRO-BOERS.

    Several pro-Boer meetings in London have been cancelled, as lessees refused to let their halls. ...

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  19. THE "BOXERS" MOVEMENT.

    The "allied villagers' "movement—"Boxerism" under a new name—in China ia spreading. ...

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  20. PREPARATIONS IN ADELAIDE.

    It is expected there will be as representative number of natives in Adelaide to assist in the welcome of the Royal visitors, and it is proposed to present an address to the Duke on their behalf. ...

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  21. THE PHILIPPINES.

    General Cailles, who became leader of the Filipinos after the capture af Aguinaldo, has, with his staff and 650 men, surrendered to General Sumner. ...

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  22. GENERAL NEWS.

    Captain A. Fitzpatrick, of the New South Wales Regiment of Royal Australian Artillery, who served on General Buller's staff in Natal, and who subsequently proceeded to ...

    Article : 59 words
  23. NEWTOWN-CAMPERDOWN ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Bellemey, one of the candidates for the Newtown-Camperdown electorate, addressed a large meeting last evening from the balcony of the Groos Farm Inn, Missenden-road, Mr. J. H. South ...

    Article : 75 words
  24. THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    In Committee of the Whole in the House of Commons last night the clause in the Finance Bill imposing a duty on sugar and other sweetenings was carried by 240 votes to ...

    Article : 160 words
  25. FRENCH NAVAL MANŒUVRES.

    Several Paris newspapers support the suggestion that the German Emperor should be invited to attend the French naval manauvres at Cherbourg. ...

    Article : 35 words
  26. OFFICIAL NOTIFICATIONS.

    The following notifications have appeared in General Orders:—The Lieutenant-Governor has received the following despatch from thoe Governor of Cape Colony; " Referring to your telegram of ...

    Article : 121 words
  27. NEWTOWN-ST. PETERS ELECTORATE

    Mr. James Fallick, one of the Liberal candidates for the Newtown-St. Peters electorate, addressed a large and orderly gathering on Monday evening from the balcony of Mason's Hotel, Camden and King ...

    Article : 139 words
  28. THE DEFEAT OF THE SOMALILAND MULLAH.

    The Somaliland Mullah, Abdullah Hassen, after his defeat at "Wolahed, escaped with all his property to Mudug, in the Italian sphere of influence. ...

    Article : 57 words
  29. THE SUPPLY BILL.

    The Supply Bill, which has been the subject of several messages passing between the Senate and the House of Representatives, is now in the hands of the Speaker and ready for presentation to the ...

    Article : 979 words
  30. THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    Seventy banks and leading firms have joined the Australian Chamber of Commerce of London. ...

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  31. SOUTH AFRICAN CASUALTY LIST.

    His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governer, Sir F. M Darley, received the following telegraphic despatch from the chief casualty officer, Capetown, yesterday; —" Severely wounded, near Krugeradorp, June 22, ...

    Article : 44 words
  32. TASMANIA.

    The Premier has received through the Agent-General an order for Lieutenant Walch to proceed to England to join the Royal Horse Artillery, for which corps he has been given a commission. He will ...

    Article : 41 words
  33. THE PROGRESSIVE PARTY.

    The news received from the representatives of the Progressive party yesterday may be summed up in a single sentence:—" We are receiving splendid reports from the country." It is claimed by the ...

    Article : 369 words
  34. PADDINGTON ELECTORATE.

    At the Paddington Town Hall on Monday evening, Alderman C. W. Oakes, the sohcted Liberal candidate, addressed a crowded gathering of the electors in support of his candidature. Mr. C. Campbell, J.P., ...

    Article : 368 words
  35. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Mr. Traversi, of Wellington, New Zealand, has passed the examination of Part I., class 1, of the Institute of Actuaries. ...

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  36. VICTORIA DAY.

    The Marquis of Salisbury, in answer to a suggestion of the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute, has promised to carefully consider the question of the advisability of ...

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  37. NEW SOUTH WALES CONTINGENTS,

    Respecting a statement made by an officer, and given in an article headed " New South Wales Contingents " published in the " Herald " of Friday last, Mr. C. J. Danahey, hon. secretary to the ...

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  38. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Charles Arthur Jenkins, assistant assayor at the Golden Link mine, died suddenly this morning. He was observed while at work to rotter and fall. When picked up he was dead. An inquest will be ...

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  39. BLIGH DIVISION,

    Mr. J W. Brindiey, the selected Liberal candidate for Bligh division, addressed the electors on Monday evening. There was a good attendance. Mr. W. L. Warne presided. The candidate, who was well ...

    Article : 426 words
  40. THE NEW ZEALAND BOWLERS.

    The New Zealand bowlers, playing at Perth yesterday, won by 5 points, the scores being—New Zealand, 47; Perth 42. ...

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  41. BRITISH BIRTH RATE.

    The Dean of Ripon, in a letter to the "Times," states that the British birth rate is seriously decreasing. In 1875 the rate of births was 35 per 1000 of the population, and ...

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  42. VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

    The Assembly galleries were crowded this afternoon in anticipation of a reference to the " Tocsin " matter. On the House meeting the Premier called attention to the publication in the "Tocsin " of a ...

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  43. VICTORIA. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS.

    The elections to fill the five vacancies in the Legislative Council caused by the former members entering the "Federal Parliament was hold to-day and resulted in the return of Mesars. Payne, Smith, ...

    Article : 178 words
  44. THE COLCHESTER MURDER.

    The man Lillywhite, who was extradited from New Zealand in connection with the murder of a man named Welch at Colchester, Essex, in 1893, will be released on ...

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  45. THE LABOUR PARTY.

    The executive of the Political Labour League met yesterday and considered the question of further selections on behalf of the party. Mr. W. H. Wright, for the Harwell, and Mr. George Waite, for Willoughby, ...

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  46. RYDE ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Frank Farnell addressed one of the largest meetings held in Woolwich, on Friday evening last. Mr. P. Connor occupied the chair. The candidate gave an exhaustive address. A unanimous vote of ...

    Article : 129 words
  47. AT THE ELECTORAL OFFICES.

    The bustle and preparation in anticipation of Wednesday next continue at the Electoral Department. It has been decided that the electoral registrars' officer shall be kept open from 7 till 9 this evening, ...

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  48. EARL RUSSELL.

    The decree nisi for divorce obtained by Mr. G. J. Somerville against his wife for adultery with Earl Russell was to-day made absolute. ...

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  49. THE EXHIBITION BUILDING TRUSTEES.

    Mr. L. L. Smith, representing the Exhibition Building trustees, waited on Mr Barton to-day as a deputation to ask the Federal Government to defray certain expenses incurred by the trastees in ...

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  50. COUNTRY VOTING PLACES IN SYDNEY.

    Mr.W. M'Intyre, of the Electoral Department, will preside on Wednesday next over 14 polling-booths in Hyde Park, erected for the convenience of country residents who may be in Sydney on that day. ...

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  51. SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

    The ship Star of Italy, from Newcastle, April 22, has arrived at San Francisco, During the voyage she jettisoned 50 tons of cargo. ...

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  52. BALMAIN SOUTH.

    Mr. S. J. Law addressed a large meeting from Mr. Hunt's balcony, Evans-street, Balmain, on Monday night, Mr. W. Gray occupied the chair. The candidate was well received, and at the conclusion of his ...

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  53. ST. LEONARDS ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Thomas E. Creawell addressed a large meeting of the electors on Monday evening at Dind's Hotel, Alfred-street, in support of his candidature. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. E. M'Intosh, Mr. Creswell, ...

    Article : 202 words
  54. ELECTION NOTES.

    At a meeting of the Chutswood committee of the New South Wates Alliance representing the church and temperance interests of the district, the nomination of Mr. George Howarth to represent the ...

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  55. ENGLISH CRICKET.

    The Yorkshire county cricket team is in brilliant form, and has won 10 matches and drawn two in the contests with other counties. The Yorkshire county team is on a fair way to ...

    Article : 114 words
  56. RETURNED TROOPS.

    Lieutenant O. B. Ryrie, who returned from South Africa on Friday, was accorded an excellent reception at his home, Coolringdon. GRENFELL, Tuesday. ...

    Article : 271 words
  57. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Stamp duties during the past financial year amounted to £29,453, or £836 more than was obtained during the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The sum realised is only £17 less than ...

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  58. MR. C. A. LEE AT KIAMA.

    Mr. C. A. Lee, the leader of the Liberal party in New South Wales, arrived by this evening's train, and was met at the station by Alderman M. N. Hindmarah (Mayor of Kiama), Mr. J. Weston, and ...

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  59. WARRINGAH ELECTORATE.

    A large and influential meeting of Mr. Henry Loxton's friends and supporters was held at the Mosman Old Council-chambers on Monday evening. The chair was taken by Mr. W. C. Shipway. Reports of ...

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  60. ENGLISH DERBY, 1902.

    Mr. W. C. Whitney, the American sportsman and millionaire, under whose colours Volodyovski won tho Derby, has purchased for 50,000dol. (£10,000) the American-bred ...

    Article : 164 words
  61. WOOLLAHRA ELECTORATE.

    Mr. John Garland, the selected Liberal candidate for the Woollabra electorate, addressed the electors at Mortimer's Hotel, Double Bay, on Monday evening. Mr. C. Coombs presided. ...

    Article : 88 words
  62. COOK DIVISION.

    Mr. S. T. Whiddon addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting last night at the corner of Cooper and Holt streets, Surry Hills. Mr. B. Kirkham was in the chair. A vote of confidence was moved by Mr. ...

    Article : 67 words
  63. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 69 words
  64. THE WARATAH ELECTORATE.

    Mr. J. C. Watson, M.P., in speaking in support of the candidature of Mr. A. H. Griffith, at the Mechanics' Institute at Hamilton, to-night, said that the labour party was the only party before the ...

    Article : 172 words
  65. NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    The steamer Changsha, from Hongkong, via Manila, arrived on Saturday at 12, and sailed on Sunday for Southern ports. The passengers from here were Mrs. and Miss St. Aubyn, Mr. Stevenson, ...

    Article : 69 words
  66. Advertising

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  67. DENISON DIVISION.

    Mr. J. J. Hynes addressed a large meeting at the Sir George Grey Hotel, Bay-street, on Monday evening, Mr. Arthur Reynolds in the chair. The candidate had a good reception, and dealt with ...

    Article : 83 words
  68. Advertising

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    Advertising : 17 words
  69. Advertising

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