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  2. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    Lord Wenlock, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., will be Chief of the Staff of the Duke of York during his visit to Australia. Lord Wenlock was born on May 12, 1849, and ...

    Article : 82 words
  3. CHRISTMAS EYE.

    Alter a dull and threatening day, Christmas Eve was ushered in by a drizzling rain, which commenced about 7 o'clock. This drawback, however, did not damp the enthusiasm of the citizens, who ...

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  4. SECOND EDITION

    Great and general regret was evidenced by the officers and men of the New South Wales Naval Contingent at the sad and sudden death of Staffsurgeon John Steel, and the cable news to ...

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  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Dr. Morrison, the Peking correspondent of the "Times," was the first newspaper correspondent to obtain a full and correct summary of the Joint Note of the Powers to the ...

    Article : 86 words
  6. THE TRANSVAAL

    The records of the sittings of the Treason Tribunal at Colesberg have been removed to the south. The assets of the Standard Bank of South Africa, Limited, have been ...

    Article : 151 words
  7. THE FEDERAL MINISTRY.

    Sir William Lyne waited upou his Excellency the Governor-General at half-past 9 o'clock last night and informed him that he found it difficult to constitute a representative Australian Cabinet. His ...

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  8. OXFORD-STREET.

    There was a busy throng in Oxford-street throughout the best part of the night. The stationary groups to be seen at more central points were conspicuously absent from the thoroughfare which constitutes for ...

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  9. MEETING OF FOREIGN MINISTERS.

    The Ministers of the Powers at Peking at a recent meeting had a stormy discussion. Li Hung Chang is systematically learning of the progress of the meetings, although the ...

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  10. VICTORIA.

    On the arrival of the barque Ione yesterday from Mauritius the chief officer reported that Captain D. Barclay died on November 10 after only a few hours' illness. ...

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  11. BOER COMMANDOS BROKEN.

    Lieutenant-General French and MajorGeneral Clements are pursuing the broken forces of Commandants Beyers and Delarey from the Krugersdorp district in a ...

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  12. A NEW TREATY PORT.

    An Imperial edict, which has been issued by the Emperor without pressure from the Powers, declares Wuchang, on the Yangtsze, the capital of Chang Chi Tung's Government, ...

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  13. QUEENSLAND.

    A very large number of inland stations have registered fairly good rains during the past 48 hours. Mount M'Connoll registered 87 points; Springsure, 132 points; Donor's Hill, 140 points; Charters ...

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  14. REDFERN RAILWAY STATION.

    It was said that "all roads led to Rome" in the olden days, and it may truthfully he said now that most of the roads to Sydney lead through the Redfern railway station. Yesterday was a fairly good ...

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  15. BRITISH LOSSES AT NOOITGEDACHT.

    The casualty returns of Major-General Clements's force at Nooitgedacht are 56 killed, 153 wounded, and 13 missing. ...

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  16. IN PITT AND GEORGE STREETS.

    It was very evident by the appearance of Pitt and George streets yesterday afternoon that the annual holiday season has commenced. Not only were the footpaths unusually thronged, but there was a much ...

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  17. GREAT BRITAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.

    President M'Kinley is forwarding to the Marquis of Salisbury the amended draft of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. He is throwing the responsibility of dealing with, the treaty ...

    Article : 105 words
  18. THE THORNDALE ENGAGEMENT.

    Lieutenant-General French, in his action at Thorndale, north-west of Krugersdorp, captured Commandant Krause and other prisoners. ...

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  19. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A prospecting party in charge of Mr. George Albert has returned to Todmorden Station, on the Alberga, Oodnadatta. The party could not reach its destination, and had to return. An Afghan was ...

    Article : 198 words
  20. COMMANDANT DE WET.

    Commandant de Wet is now reported to be in the vicinity of Senekal, in the centre of the Orange River Colony. ...

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  21. THE PARKS.

    Those who sought recreation in the Public parks last night were disappointed. The threatening weather, made all the more dangerous to outdoor pleasure-seekers by the fact that for a time drizzling ...

    Article : 145 words
  22. FURTHER AUSTRALIAN TROOPS.

    The ewspapers, in commenting upon the statements that additional contingents for service in South Africa could be raised in Australia, express particular gratification at ...

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  23. THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

    Great excitement has been caused in the United States by the discovery that Colonel Hay, the Secretary of State, in October agreed that the concessions in connection with the ...

    Article : 52 words
  24. COLONIAL CASUALTIES.

    Private A. J. Baker, of the New Zealand Rough Riders, has been severely wounded at Kochmoer. Private E. D. Oswald and Private H. Ball, ...

    Article : 43 words
  25. THE TRADES UNIONS' DISPLAY.

    The preparations for the trades unions' display on January 1 are being actively pushed forward, and will soon be completed. The various bodies of shearers, miners, timber-getters, and others, ...

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  26. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.

    Christmas Eve at St. Andrew's Cathedral was more than usually impressive so far as the service generally was concerned. The interior of the cathedral was decorated with a profusion of white ...

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  27. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A send off was tendered to Dr. Haynes on Saturday, prior to his departure on a tour round the world. Yesterday the body of Captain Gillis, a ...

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  28. TEMPESTS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

    Severe tempests from the west have occurred throughout Great Britain. Many vessels have been stranded. Houses have been unroofed in Scotland and buildings have been wrecked. ...

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  29. LADY HOPETOUN.

    The R.M.S. Rome arrived at 5.40 p.m. from London. Major Philson stated that Lady Hopetoun was slightly better, but was still weak. She was carried ashore in a chair and proceeded by special train, which ...

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  30. THE SCOTTISH HORSE.

    The Scotsmen on the Rand have formed themselves into a mounted corps, known as the Scottish Horse. Captain the Marquis of Tullibardine, of the Royal Horse Guards, is ...

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  31. SIR JOHN FORREST.

    Sir John Forrest, Premier of Western Australia, was on the Rome. He will go on with the steamer to Melbourne, thence by tram, reaching Sydney on Saturday. When seen by a press representative, Sir ...

    Article : 89 words
  32. TASMANIA.

    The German survey vessel Moewe arrived from Sydney this morning, and will remain here until January 15. Messrs. Brunlees, Groves, and Harcourt Palmer ...

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  33. A BYE-ELECTION.

    In the representation of Blackpool in the House of Commons Mr. H. W. Worseley Taylor, Conservative, has succeeded Sir Matthew White Ridley, who has been elevated ...

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  34. RETURNING SOLDIERS.

    The Governor has received a cable from Sir Alfred Milner stating that 12 South Australian soldiers are on board the transport Orient, which left Capetown on December 13. ...

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  35. IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS.

    The scene in the western suburbs last night was unusually bright and animated. The shops displayed an unwonted lightness, and business appeared to be very brisk. At Summer Hill, Ashfield, and Burwood ...

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  36. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    A notification has been published in the "London Gazette" stating that Mr. Septimus Stephen, of New South Wales, and Mr. Walter Horatio Wilson, of Queensland, are ...

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  37. ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

    The Government of Italy favours the suggestion that various countries should cooperate with Great Britain and Germany in the expedition to the Antarctic. ...

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  38. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 174 words
  39. INTERVIEW WITH MR. BARTON, Q.C.

    After 11 o'clock last night Mr. E. Barton, Q.C, was seen in reference to the report that the GovernorGeneral had asked him to form a Government for the Commonwealth Mr. Barton, in confirming the ...

    Article : 238 words
  40. THE MILITARY ARRANGEMENTS.

    The military authorities are chafing somewhat over the delay that has taken place in the making of final arrangements as to the order of the procession. They say they are ready to place all the 9000 ...

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  41. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.

    Major Holmes is in receipt of a letter from Captain W. W. R. Watson, who was recently mentioned for gallantry displayed on the battle-field, and who is attached to Colonel De Lisle's Mounted Infantry. ...

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  42. IN THE COUNTRY.

    The town was very busy to-day. A large number of people are in from the outlying districts GRAFTON, Monday. The streets were more crowded to-night than at ...

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  43. TRAGEDY AT WASHINGTON.

    A tragedy has occurred at Washington, United States. Mr. Macdonald, a disbursing clerk in the War Department, had lately been reduced by Mr. Morris, one of the auditors of ...

    Article : 53 words
  44. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Field-Marshal Count von Blumenthal, of the Prussian army, aged 90 years. Leonard Count von Blumenthal was born on July ...

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  45. SPEECH DAYS.

    The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Bracondale School took place last Thursday evening at the school, John-street, Petersham, in the presence of a large number of parents and friends of the ...

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  46. WRECK OF THE GNEISENAU.

    The wreck of the German frigate Gneisenau at Malaga, Spain, is officially ascribed to the rapid strengthening of the gale and the breakdown of the frigate's machinery. ...

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  47. BUSH FIRES.

    Bush fires have occurred on the properties of Mrs. Lynch and Mr. F. Glasson. An old publichouse belonging to Mrs. Lynch was destroyed. COWRA, Monday. ...

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  48. INTERVIEW WITH SIR GEORGE TURNER AND MR. HOLDER.

    The Premiers, Sir George Turner and Mr. Holder, who returned this morning from Sydney, said that they had gone to Sydney at the request of Sir William Lyne to give him advice as to what should be ...

    Article : 314 words
  49. THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

    The Agricultural Grounds now present the appearance of a regular military encampment. The tents of the different sections of the troops are distributed over seven blocks, the main enclosure of the grounds ...

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  50. THE SOUDAN.

    The railway from Wady Halfa, on the Nile to Khartoum, has been opened. ...

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  51. KING-STREET AND THE ARCADES.

    If anyone had slighted in King-street, between Pitt and George streets, last night, he would have wondered where to obtain a footing without treading on somebody. If he had pressing business in the ...

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  52. KIDNAPPING IN THE UNITED STATES.

    A great sensation has been caused at Omaha, United States, by a masked man kidnapping the fifteen-year-old son of Mr. Cadabay, a millionaire packer. The boy has ...

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  53. SYDNEY HOSPITAL FESTIVITY.

    To-day the Sydney Hospital will present a true Christmas appearance. The various large wards have been prettily decorated with flags and flowers of many colours, an abundance of palm leaves, and ...

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  54. MR. C. L. WRAGGE.

    Mr. C. L. Wragge, the Government Meteorologist of Queensland, has started for Styria, Austria, and Northern Italy for the purpose of examining the methods there practised of ...

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  55. LATE MINING.

    The Victoria and Caledonia Block has crushed 244 tons of stone for 399oz. smelted gold. KALGOORLIE, Monday. At the Kalgurli Gold Mines the rise above the ...

    Article : 117 words
  56. THE CELEBRATIONS.

    It is the intention of the fire brigades of the metropolis to give a unique and interesting display at 3 p.m on January 3 in Prince Alfred Park. At a meeting of the procession committee held ...

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  57. LATE SHIPPING.

    ADELAIDE.—Arrival: December 24, R.M.S. Rome, from London, via ports. Departures: December 24, New Guinea, s., for Albany; Moorabool, s., for Melbourne, Coolgardie, s., for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 120 words
  58. THE ANTWERP STRIKERS.

    The dock labourers now on strike at Antwerp on Saturday mobbed a band of workers whom the masters had imported. A riot ensued, and the police used their revolvers and ...

    Article : 54 words
  59. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 25 words
  60. CIRCULAR QUAY.

    Circular Quay, the great artery of the harbour traffic, pulsated with life last evening. Throughout the evening, both inward and outward bound ferryboats were laden with passengers. People came into ...

    Article : 317 words
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