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  2. EASTER MONDAY.

    There was a general combination of circumstances to make Easter Monday a successful holiday. In the city, suburbs, and country it was a quiet and undemonstrative day of public enjoyment. In the ...

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  3. NEWCASTLE.

    The encampment of No. 5 Company of New South Wales Artillery at Fort Scratchley was brought to a conclusion this afternoon. There has been a marked improvement in the movements of the men during the ...

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  4. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The German cruiser Hansa, now at Hongkong, has been ordered to Melbourne to represent Germany on the occasion of the opening of the Federal Parliament. ...

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  5. SECOND EDITION

    The losses of the British in the war up to the end of March were:—Killed, 14,728, and missing 775, together with 2089 men, who, having been invalided, have received their ...

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  6. THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    The Boers left a 4[?]7 gun attached to an empty train at Heidelberg, south-east of Johannesburg. Parties of the enemy are daily surrendering ...

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  7. CHINA.

    Advices which have been received from St. Petersburg state that Yang-yu, the Chinese Minister, was threatened with disgrace, and even death, if he yielded to pressure to sign ...

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  8. MISS KATE [?]OONEYS FAREWELL.

    There was an excellent attendance at Miss Kate Ronney's concert, at the Contenary Hall, last night, when the large audience consisted more generally of the many regular concert-goers who have admired ...

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  9. MR. REID ON MR. FEGAN'S APPOINTMENT.

    The returns of the federal polls come to hand very slowly. In our own State only one small return has been received during the past four days, therefore there is no alteration to make from the ...

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  10. HORSES FROM AMERICA.

    The War Office his ordered that the shipment of horses and mules already purchased in the United Stales shall be accelerated, and that no further purchases shall be made in ...

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  11. BOERS' NEW CAPITAL.

    Mr. Bennet Burleigh, the war correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," reports that the enemy has shifted the capital to 35 miles north-east of Pietersburg. ...

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  12. THE NORTHERN TEANSVAAL.

    The Boers in front of Brigadier-General Plumer, who is advancing to Pietersburg, are scattering. ...

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  13. MANLY BEACH.

    The saloon steamers running from Sydney to Manly with excursionists were well tilled yesterday. Many family parties made the trip by early boats and went southwards to favourite picnic resorts at Curl Curl, ...

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  14. RAIDERS IN CAPE COLONY.

    Commandant Schceper's force on Saturday captured 75 of the 5th Lancers and of Brabant's Horse, near Aberdeen. Several commandos, averaging 200 men ...

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  15. CHINA.

    Prince Ching has accepted the list of provincial officials whose punishment is asked for by the Ministers of all the Powers except Russia. Four officials are to be executed, ...

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  16. THE EMPRESS DOWAGER SEEKS ADVICE.

    The Empress Dowager has asked the Viceroys of the Yangtsze provinces what they would recommend in the event of Russia retaining Manchuria. ...

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  17. THE HOLIDAY.

    Pleasure-seekers were favoured with delightful weather conditions for to-day's holiday, and the railway and tramway traffic was consequently very heavy. Numerous attractions of a varied character ...

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  18. WATSON'S BAY.

    The Watson'S Bay boats carried more people than usual yesterday on plessure bent. The boatsheds were in requisition by picnic and fishing parties, and the latter found a variety of sport quite close to the ...

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  19. FOREIGN GARRISONS FOR RAILWAYS.

    The Generals of the Allies in China recommend that the Ministers of the Powers at Peking should insist on China accepting 6000 foreign troops to permanently garrison nine ...

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  20. EXCURSION TO THE HAWKESBURY.

    The excursion to the Hawkesbury River made by the steamer Newcastle was one of the most favoured outings for pleasure-seekere yesterday, and it is estimated that a steamer load of people had to be ...

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  21. THE MANCHURIAN QUESTION.

    Li Hung Chang, in a letter to the Governor of Shansi, intercepted by the Ailies, stated that the settlement of the Anglo-Russian conflict at the Tientsin Siding had marred the ...

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  22. AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

    Sergeant T. Hamilton, of the South Australian Bushmen, was drowned at Kroonstad. Private T. H. Kempton, of the New Zealand forces, has died of dysentery at ...

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  23. CORREY'S GARDENS, GABARITA.

    The pleasantly-situated grounds at Cabarita, controlled by the Messrs. Correy, on the southern shore of the Parramatta River, were visited by large numbers of people yesterday. For the youngsters ...

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  24. MR. FEGAN'S APPOINTMENT.

    The news of the appointment of Mr. J. L. Fegan as Under-secretary for Home Affairs to the Commonwealth of Australia has caused a good deal of surprise in political circles, as well as in the city and ...

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  25. HOLIDAY IN THE COUNTRY.

    The third annual carnival with bicycle sports was held to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance. Results were as follows:- Opening Handicap, [?] mile.—P. Naylor (Queanbeyan), 55 ...

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  26. THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

    In view of the possibility of an early general election for the State Parliament, the different political organisations of this district are making arrangements for the campaign in the six local State electorates. ...

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  27. VICTORIA.

    The annual gala of the United Ancient Order of Druids was brought to a successful close to-day. The brethern marched in spectacular procession this morning through the principal city streets to the Friendly ...

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  28. A FRENCH CABLE.

    The cable from, Hanoi, Tonqain, now joins the Great Northern cable at Amoy. This junctionrenders France independent of British cables in China. ...

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  29. PARKESVALE AND GEORGE'S RIVER.

    A pleasure resort which sprang into popularity last season is Parkesvale, on George's River. The place is prettily situated on a peninsula at an interesting point on the river about six miles above Come ...

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  30. THE RED CROSS MEDAL.

    Lord Kitchener has presented a Royal Red Cross medal to Madame Fernere, the head of the French Ambulance at Johannesburg, for the kindness shown by her to British ...

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  31. THE REFORM SCHEME.

    The principal Viceroys and Governors of the Chinese provinces urge the adoption of the Emperor's scheme of reform formulated in 1898, and defeated by the Empress ...

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  32. RUSSIA.

    The Czar has reprimanded Prince Viazemsky, a member of the Council of the Empire, for having interfered between the police and the students daring the recent riots. ...

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  33. MR. FEGAN'S RESIGNATION.

    Mr. Fegan handed his resignation of office as Minister for Mines and Agriculture to the Premierdesignate, Mr. See, yesterday, for presentation to the Lieutenant-Governor. It is expected that the ...

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  34. MIDDLE HARBOUR AND OTHER RESORTS.

    Mosman Bay, Ross Bay, Middle Harbour, via the Spit tramway, Balmoral Bench. Clifton Gardens, Mortlake, Fera Bay, Lane Cover River, and dozens of other papular waterside resorts were liberally ...

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  35. IMPERIAL DRAFT CONTINGENT.

    Mr. J. Wright, hon. secretary of the Sydney Homing Pigeon Society, placed on board the transport Antillian two carrier pigeons, with quills and papers complete, leaving instructions for them to be released ...

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  36. THE RETURNING AUSTRALIANS.

    The Australian naval contingents, who are returning by the Chingtu, arrived at Hongkong yesterday and were received by the Governor, who welcomed their return to ...

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  37. THE MARQUIS OF SALISBURY.

    The Marquis of Salisbury, who has recovered from his attack of influenza, will remain at Beaulieu for two or three weeks. ...

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  38. ROSE BAY.

    Easter Monday was spent pleasantly at Rose Bay by a very large crowd of holiday-seekers, including many country visitors. The picturesqueness of the scenery in the vicinity of the bay and Lyne Park was ...

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  39. DEAN FARRAR.

    The Rev. Frederic William Parrar, Dean of Canterbury, is ill. ...

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  40. FEDERAL NOTES.

    A gentleman speaking yesterday to a "Herald" reporter on the news that had appeared in that day's issue respecting the opinion of Mr. Drake, the Commonwealth Postmaster-General, on the now ...

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  41. THE HOLIDAY.

    Holiday makers to-day were favoured with delightful weather. The Druids' Gala was the principal attraction near the city, some 30,000 persons being present. The horse racing public was catered for at ...

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  42. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The barque St. James arrived to-day from Melbourne to load a carge of Duckenfield coal for Honolulu; the barque Empire arrived from Adelaide to load a full cargo of coal for Honolulu; and the ship ...

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  43. THE BALKANS.

    Lieutenant Saratoff and other members of the Macedonian Committee have been arrested at Sofia. The object of the Macedonian Committee is the ...

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  44. BRONTE.

    A very large number of picnic parties visited Bronte yesterday. In addition to enjoying a pleasant stroll along the beach visitors indulged in various games and pastimes. Wylie's baths had a fair share ...

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  45. RUSSIA.

    The Czar has appointed General P. S. Vannovsky Minister for Public Instruction, in succession to M. Bogoliepoff, who was fatally shot by a workman named Karpovitch. ...

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  46. CENTENNIAL PARK.

    The spacious area provided for pleasure-seekers in the Centennial Park was visited by large numbers during yesterday. The scene was animated in the afternoon, when cricket, cycling, &c., were indulged in. The ...

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  47. THE SWIMMING CLUB.

    Under the auspices of the Port Hunter Sailing Club an interesting race for 10-footers was sailed over the usual course this aftermoon, and resulted in a win for the Olga, after an exciting finish, by a few ...

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  48. BONDI BEACH.

    The improved tram service to Bondi and the beach yesterday was appreciated by the large contingent of persons who availed themselves of the opportunity time afforded of visiting this popular holiday ...

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  49. A LONG-DISTANCE BOWING FEAT.

    The feat of rowing from Geelong to Melbourne, distance of about 45 miles, was successfully accomplished to-day by Mr. Fred. L. Armytage, who used a boat designed by himself. The water was ...

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  50. VIOLENT ANARCHISTS.

    The anarchists of Geneva, by way of protest against the extradition of Jaffei, the accomplice of Bresci, stormed the Russian Consulate and destroyed the escutcheon. ...

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  51. BONDI AQUARIUM.

    Mr. Wightman, the resident manager, provided a special holiday programme at the Bondi Aquarium yesterday. Dancing was indulged at intervals during the day by a large number of people. The ...

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  52. TROOPS BY THE TONGARIRO.

    A cable message was received by the LieutenantGovernor from the military authorities in South Africa stating that the Tongariro left Capetown on the 31st ultimo for Sydney, having on board Captains ...

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  53. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Mr. Allen Stoneham has presented Perth with Mr. Williamson's statue of the late Queen. Owing to the influence of the electric trams, ...

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  54. COOGEE.

    Coogee, with its countless hundreds of holidaymakers, was alive yesterday. The trams were crowded going and returning. Owing to excessive pressure on the rolling stock the return service in the ...

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  55. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A man named John Poland was found dead in bed on Saturday. Decanted quarrelled the night previous. A man gave himself up at the police station during the day. An inquiry was opened and adjourned. ...

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  56. ACCIDENT TO THE PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD.

    The arrival of the German mail steamer, PrinzRegent Luitpold, which was due from Sydney at 10 o'clock this morning, was delayed fully 12 hours owing to the snapping of one of her propeller shafts. ...

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  57. ASHFIELD MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    This council met on Tuesday, April 2. The Mayor (Alderman E. C. V. Broughton) presided, and there were present Aldermen Nixon, Miller, Upward, Robson, Lloyd, Stratford, and Mills. Permission was granted to the ...

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  58. MEMORIAL TO A SOLDIER.

    Special Easter services were held in all the churches on Sunday. At the Roman Catholic Church a baptismal font this blessed. The font is a memorial to the late Private Duff, who tell at Elands River, ...

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  59. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Mr. George Smith, publisher, of the firm of Smith, Elder, and Company, Limited. Mr. George Smith, of the publ[?]in firm of ...

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  60. COOGEE AQUARIUM.

    Mr. C. W. Hobson's Coogee Aquarium was well patronised yesterday, and good programme of amusement was provided. Mr. P. C. Davis' string band discoursed dance music throughout the day, and ...

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  61. FIRES AT PARKES.

    At 3 a m. on Sunday a fire broke out in a sevenroomed cottage in Caledonia-street, occupied by Patrick M'Gumness, a labourer, his wife, and family. The house was completely destroyed, and ...

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  62. TASMANIA.

    Sir W. Lyne, who arrived on Sunday, returns to Melbourne to-morrow. He will, however, come over in about a week to spend a short holiday. ...

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  63. LITTLE COOGEE.

    Little Coogee has charms peculiarly its own. Although there is no tram service within at least half a mile of the bay, and the road as far as it goes is a particularly rough one. the place stands unrivalled as ...

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  64. QUEENSLAND.

    A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Commandant Booth at the Centennial Hall, Brisbane, last night, when he appeared to deliver his illustrated l[?]cture, entitled "Soldiers of the Cross." The ...

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  65. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. Beattie (locomotive superintendent), Mr. Fife (chief accountant), and Mr. Coom (chief engineer of working railways) are passengers by the Monowal. They will represent New Zealand at the ...

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  66. M. STOILOFF.

    The death is announced of M. Stoiloff, an ex-Premier of Bulgaria. ...

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  67. LONG BAY.

    Long Bay, like all seaside resorts, was well exploited yesterday. Vehicles off all kinds were requisioned for the purpose, and the narrow bay had more than its fair share of holiday-makers in for a ...

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  68. WILLOUGHBY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    This council met in April 1. Present—Aldermen F. Willis (Mayor), R. H. Gordon, C. Laplastrier, Dr. Crabbe, A. Cameron, G. F. Dailey, F. C. Petrie, T. Johnston, Lanceley, and T. T. Forsyth. Mr. Joseph Naylor was ...

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  69. THE ROYAL VISIT.

    King Edward's semi-state landa[?], with postitions and outriders, arrived by the R.M.S. Ortona from London to-day, for use in connection with the visit of the Duke and the Duchess of Cornwall and York. ...

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  70. AT THE THEATRES.

    Easter Monday, which varies with the weather and the general prosperity of the State, provided a bountiful harvest for the theatrical managers yesterday. The playhouses were crowded without ...

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  71. BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    Another case of bubonic plague has bean reported, the patient being Mrs. Harris, mother of Private Harris, the last plague patient. The case is [?] mild one. ...

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