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  2. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    If one-half the proposals submitted to the Organising Committee in connection with the procession on January 1 were adopted its length would be so great that it would take at least five or six hours to pass a ...

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  3. THE TRANSVAAL

    Router's correspondent reports that Mr. Harvey P. Finlayson, of Adelaide, commanded a detachment of the Cape Mounted Police stationed at Modder River, detailed to ...

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  4. CHINA.

    Dr. Morrison, the "Times" correspondent at Peking, reports that Li Hung Chang has declared that the edict of the Emperor dated November 13—depriving Prince Tuan and ...

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  5. SECOND EDITION

    A cable sent from Bombay was received to-night from Lord Hopetoun by the Administrator. The message runs as follows:—"Deeply as I regret the disappointment to the people of Western Australia, I ...

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  6. THE GERMAN REICHSTAG.

    Count von Bulow, the Imperial Chancellor, in the German Reichstag last night made a powerful speech asking for a bill of indemnity to cover the unsanctioned ...

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  7. IN PARLIAMENT.

    The leader of the Opposition endeavoured last week to get a definite Ministerial statement as to the details of an arrangement with a private company regarding the manufacture of steel rails. ...

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  8. A MASONIC BAZAAR.

    It was mentioned in the "Herald" the other day that the Masonic body purposed holding a bazaar during the Commonwealth week. Upon inquiry yesterday Mr. J. J. Cho[?]ding, secretary of the Le[?]ster ...

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  9. AMERICAN COMMERCIAL.

    There seems to be no especial activity in any line of merchandise through the country, nor has any section of the country reported any marked increase in the distributive trade. The calling off of the coal ...

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  10. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION.

    At a meeting of the Builders and Contractors' Association, held at the association's rooms, Pittstreet, last night, it was reported that a letter had been received, dated November 9, from Mr. Portus, ...

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  11. DEPORTING FAMILIES TO NATAL.

    Major-General Lord Kitchener has returned from Natal, and is now at Standerton. He has made arrangements for sending to Natal the families of Transvaal burghers who are ...

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  12. THE VICTORIAN CONTINGENT.

    The Premiar has received a cable from Sir A. Gasele[?] warmly praising the Victorian naval contingent in China, and stating that he is very glad to have such men under his command. The ...

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  13. PROPOSED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DEMONSTATION.

    The question of co-operating in the proposed friendly societies' demonstration to be held in connection with the Commonwealth celebrations was discussed at considerable length at the half-yearly ...

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  14. PROMISES OF THE EMPEROR.

    The Emperor Kwang-hsu, in replying on November 14 to the invitation of the Emperor William to return to Peking, promises that he will severely punish the Chinese ...

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  15. SNIPING AT PRETORIA.

    Sniping by the Boers is persistent in many places, occasionally even in the streets of Pretoria. ...

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  16. A CHINESE REFORMER.

    Leong Ki Chu, the Chinese Reform leader, who has been explaining the objects of his mission to his compatriots in this colony, intends to proceed to Sydney shortly. ...

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  17. EXPLOSIVE BULLETS.

    Horrible wounds have been caused by the Boers using explosive bullets. The constant use of these bullets is causing a demand for retaliation. ...

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  18. VICTORIA.

    A shocking accident, resulting in the almost instantansous death of a youth named William Barry, 19, son of Senior Constable Barry, occurred at Ballarat. Barry, who was employed by Mr. Smith, ...

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  19. SUPPLIES FOR IMPERIAL COURT STOPPED.

    The Viceroys of the Yangtsze provinces have stopped the shipments of tribute and rice now being made to Si-ngan-fu, fearing that the Allies would intercept the treasure ...

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  20. ITALIAN BOER SENTENCED TO DEATH.

    An Italian Boor who had sworn an oath of neutrality has been sentenced to be hanged at Johannesburg for killing two men of Compton's Horse who were garrisoning a ...

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  21. ANTI-CHRISTIAN RIOTS.

    Anti-Christian riots have commenced in the Kwang-si province. Non-Christmas are wearing badges. All other persons are in danger of being killed. ...

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  22. MINISTERS SEATS TO BE CONTESTED.

    Members of the Legislative Assembly who voted with Mr. M'Lean's Government on the want fo confidence motion met in caucus this afternoon. Mr. M'Lean was unanimously chose as leader of the ...

    Article : 142 words
  23. MOUNTED SCOTSMEN.

    The Caledonian Society of South Africa is raising a corps of 300 mounted Scotsmen. ...

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  24. WITH THE AUSTRALIANS IN CHINA.

    Great was the joy and intense was the excitement as an express rider galloped into our camp on the afternoon of the 19th with orders for Captain Gillespie to hold 300 men of the Australian Naval ...

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  25. AUSTRALASIAN CASUALTIES.

    Sergeant A. Smiley, of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry, was mortally wounded at Rhenoster. Privates T. Fulton and F. Hodges, of the New South Wales ...

    Article : 49 words
  26. FEDERATION.

    It is generally conceded by freetrade leaders and protectionists alike that by reason of the provision in the Australian Commonwealth Constitution Act imposing a statutory obligation upon the Federal ...

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  27. WORKING IRON ORE DEPOSITS.

    A company is being formed to work the iron deposits at Lal Lal. It is proposed to erect two furnaces at Geelong capable of a weekly output of 120 tons of ordinary foundry iron and 60 tons of Swedish iron. ...

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  28. THE JOHN WILLIAMS.

    The missionary steamer John Williams arrived at Apia on November 14 from the Gilbert group, via the Ellice and Union groups. She reports all well. ...

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  29. RETURNING TROOPERS.

    The Premier is in receipt of the following telegram from the General of Communications, Capetown:- "The Sophocles left Capetown on November 16. She has on board for Sydney: Lieutenant-Colonel ...

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  30. G.M.S. BARBAROSSA AT FREMANTLE.

    The G. M.S. Barbarossa arrived from Colombo at 12.50 p.m. to-day. The passengers in the saloon are- For Fremantle: Mr. and Mrs. J. Grace and 2 ...

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  31. TRIAL OF A SUBMARINE BOAT.

    A cable has been received by the manager of the Howard Submarine Boat and Torpedo Inventions Company from Mr. Howard stating that the trial of the submarine boat was successfully made at ...

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  32. FAILURE OF DUMBELL'S BANK.

    The hearing of the charges against John Shimmon, manager at the head office, Douglas, Charles Nelson, a director, and Joseph Rogers, William Aldred, and Harold Aldred, ...

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  33. QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.

    The Premier, in answer to Dr. Ross, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, said it had not yet been decided how many holidays were to be proclaimed in connection with the Commonwealth ...

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  34. WELCOME TO RETURNING VICTORIANS.

    In order that the Victorian Contingent returning to the colony by the Harlech Castle may receive a fitting welcome home a half-holiday will be declared on the day of arrival, and a special military ...

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  35. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day 3430 bales were offered and 2939 sold. The selection, though not of a high class, was useful and representative. Competition was exceedi[?]gly keen at the level of prices ...

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  36. VICTORIAN TINNED MEAT.

    The secretary of the Customs has received a letter from a medical officer in the Imperial service in South Africa containing grave complaints as to the quality of t[?]ned meat supplied by a Melbourne firm. ...

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  37. THE ALAMEDA AT AUCKLAND.

    The steamer Alameda, from San Francisco, arrived at Auckland to-day. Passengers for Sydney:—H. Bagot, S. Bebargold, R. Branch, Captain Beor, Mrs. Bradley, ...

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  38. COMFORTS FOR SOLDIERS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    Miss A. Greenway, secretary of the St. John Ambulance Association, has received the following useful articles to send to the hospitals in South Africa: From Nurse Spooner and friends, seven Balaclava ...

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  39. QUEENSLAND.

    The steamer Jumna arrived at Moreton Bay today. She embarked at London 443 immigrants for Queensland, some of whom disembarked at towns on the coast. ...

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  40. REORGANISATION OF THE WAR OFFICE.

    Sir Charles Glynne Earle Welby, who has been private secretary to the Marquis of Lansdowne since 1895, has been appointed a temporary Assistant Under-Secretary of State ...

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  41. TYSON SUCCESSION DUTY CASE.

    The Tyson case was continued to-day. Further evidence was taken regarding the late Mr. Tyson's alleged home at Felton. Counsel for the Crown stated that the oral evidence for the Crown would conclude ...

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  42. "BUSHIE."

    Mr. F. Montagu Rothery, of the Animals Protection Society of New South Wales, informs us that Mr. Arthur Battye, of the New South Wales Bushmen's Contingent (who had charge of ...

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  43. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CAPE.

    The following is a copy of a cablegram from the High Commissioner for South Africa, received by the Premier yesterday morning:—"Referring to my telegram of November 6, the Cape Ministers are ...

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  44. TO-DAY.

    City Council Elections: Bligh Ward—Mr. Thos J. West, Gladstone Hotel, William and Palmer streets, 8 p.m.; Mr. J. L. Mullins, Roval Sovereign Hotel, Darlinghurstroad and Liverpool-street, 8 p.m. Belmore Ward—Mr. J. ...

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  45. THE PHILIPPINES.

    The United States troops captured a stronghold of the Filipinos 35 miles north of Manila, and obtained immense stores and much ammunition. The Filipinos had 50 killed, and the ...

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  46. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A Northern Territory telegram states that a splendid egg-shaped pearl has been obtained. It is the finest yet secured in those waters. It weights 112¼gr., and is valued at several hundred pounds. ...

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  47. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.

    Writing to a friend from the Bloemfontein Field Hospital on October 11, Corporal A. Alston, of the First Regiment Australian Bushmen, says:—"The day my horse was shot and crushed my r[?]b[?] the ...

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  48. RECOGNITION OF SUBURBAN MAYORS AND ALDERMEN.

    A meeting of Mayors of Sydney and suburbs, to the number of about 30, was held in the Mayor's Room at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon to confer with respect to the recognition of municipal ...

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  49. THE CZAR.

    The Grand Duke Vladimir, uncle of the Czar, is likely to act as Regent in Russia until the Czar Nicolus II., who is suffering from typhoid fever, is convalescent. ...

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  50. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A daring highway robbery is reported by the officer iu charge of the police at Menzies. He states that William Summertown, of Leonora, while being driven home, was stuck up by a masked man with ...

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  51. SIR REDVERS BULLER.

    Sir Redvers and Lady Buller have waited on her Majesty the Queen at Windsor Castle. ...

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  52. COOLGARDIE WATER SCHEME.

    The Government have accepted the tender of Messrs. James Couston and James F[?]layson for the manufacture and supply for the Coolgardie water scheme of 12 caulking machines with 12 transport ...

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  53. P. AND O. COMPANY.

    The superintendent in Australia of the P. and O. Company, Mr. Edward Trelaway, left Sydney last night by express to join the company's R. M. S. Britanaia at Adelaide, en route to Fremantle, where ...

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  54. MILITARY INSTRUCTORS FOR QUEENSLAND.

    Queensland is inviting applications at Pretoria for 10 non-commissioned officers to accept positions as instructors to the troops in Queensland. ...

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  55. TASMANIA.

    The Consolidated Marine Board meets at Hobart on Thursday to consider the question of further lighting around the Tasmanian coast. ...

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  56. LEADERSHIP OF THE FREETRADE PARTY.

    At a meeting of the Freetrade and L[?]beral Association this evening the following resolution was carried on the motion of the Hon. D. M. Charleston:—"Recogaising the splendid services ...

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  58. THE BARRACK-HILL RESERVE.

    The Paddington Council at its meeting on Monday evening had under consideration the question of providing accommodation for the local residents to enable them to view the procession in connection with ...

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  59. MR. GEORGE GODFREY.

    Mr. George Godfrey, M.L.C., of Victoria, is returning from England by the R.M.S. Rome. ...

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