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  2. THE BOER WAR.

    A party of British troops, consisting of fifty men of the Northumberland Fusiliers, left Lichtenburg, near the western border of the Transvaal, on the night of the 18th ...

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  3. IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION BILL.

    The debate on clause 4 of the Immigration Restriction Bill was resumed in the House of Representatives to-day by Mr. Barton, who was received with cheers. He ...

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  4. THE ROSEWOOD SHOW.

    The twenty-fourth annual exhibition of the Rosewood Farmers' Club whs opened by the Premier (the Hon. R. Philp) yesterday. The show, taken on the whole, ...

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  5. CHINESE AFFAIRS.

    It is reported that the Chinese Imperial Court will not return to Peking for the present, but will remain at Kaifengfu, the capital of the province of Honan, for a ...

    Article : 56 words
  6. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    In the Senate to-day excellent progress was made with the message from the House of Representatives on the Senate's amendments to the Customs Bill. All the ...

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  7. BRITISH EXPEDITIONS IN CHINA.

    It is stated that the British Intelligence Department, whose information during the military operations in China last year proved to be much inferior to that ...

    Article : 137 words
  8. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A man about 40 years of age placed his head in front of a goods train near Allandale to-day, and his head was severed from his body. ...

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  9. PRINCE CHUN RECALLED FROM GERMANY.

    Prince Chun, who was sent by the Chinese Emperor on an expiatory mission to the Emperor William of Germany, and was received in Berlin a short time ago, has ...

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  10. SALE OF A MINE.

    The West Sunlight Mine, with plant and machinery, was offered at auction to-day at Metz, and was bought for £1560 by Mr. Edward M'Namara, who also secured a ...

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  11. SYDNEY, SEPTEMBER 26.

    The transport steamer Harlech. Castle left to-day for Capetown. She carried seventy-two free and indulgence passengers from New South Wales. Over 140 ...

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  12. PROPERTY ACQUISITION BILL.

    The Premier (Mr. See) to-night received a reply from Mr. Barton to his telegram with reference to the Property Acquisition Bill, in which he says:—"There is no ...

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  13. AN INDECISIVE FIGHT.

    Commandant Theron's force crossed the railway line south of Touw's River, in the south of Cape Colony, 160 miles from Capetown, and an inde[?]isive fight took ...

    Article : 61 words
  14. GREAT BRITAIN.

    King Edward and Queen Alexandra, who have been visiting the Continent, and are both in excellent health, returned to England yesterday. The arrangement to travel ...

    Article : 116 words
  15. SOUTHPORT HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

    The people of Southport seem determined in various ways to enhance the attractiveness of their town as a popular seaside resort, and none of their efforts have been ...

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  16. A RACING INQUIRY.

    The committee of the Australian Jockey Club held an inquiry to-day into the running of Barragunda at Randwick on the 14th instant, as contrasted with his form on ...

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  17. AN OFFICER'S ESCAPADE.

    A daring adventure by a British officer in Cape Colony has been reported. Lieutenant Grant, of the Twelfth Lancers, entered Scheepers's laager alone on the night ...

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  18. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    Large as was the attendance of members in the House of Representatives at prayers yesterday, it was larger to-day, and shortly afterwards, with the exception of some ...

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  19. SUPPOSED MURDER AT MACKAY.

    A few days ago the body of a white man was found in the lantana bushes near the Ashburton old plantation buildings. The man had apparently been dead a couple of ...

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  20. DEATH OF GENERAL FREMANTLE.

    The death is announced of General Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle, aged 66 years. ...

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  21. GENERAL BOTHA'S MOVEMENTS.

    Reports are to hand that General Botha, with a large Boer force, has quitted the vicinity of De Jager's Drift, on the northeastern frontier of Natal, to the south of ...

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  22. EXCITEMENT IN THE TEA TRADE.

    Owing to a shortage in supplies, there is considerable excitement in the tea trade. ...

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  23. CABLE MESSAGES.

    News received from Ottawa states that the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York have now started for Winnipeg, in Manitoba. The journey will be taken by ...

    Article : 88 words
  24. PERSONAL.

    At a meeting of the council of the Queensland Institute of Accountants held on the 11th instant, Mr. Thomas Mulhall King, the newly-appointed Audotor-General of ...

    Article : 196 words
  25. QUEENSLAND TO BE REPRESENTED.

    In connection with the telegram from the Federal Premier to the Hon. J. See, relating to the Property. Acquisition Bill, a communication of similar import has ...

    Article : 81 words
  26. OTHER ITEMS.

    Ten Boer leaders, who have been captured since the 15th instant, the date of which Lord Kitchener's recent proclamation came into force, have been tried at ...

    Article : 182 words
  27. SOUTHERN PARLIAMENTS.

    The Legislative Assembly sat till after 8 o'clock this morning, and passed the Tied Houses Bill (which is a private measure) through Committee. ...

    Article : 140 words
  28. THE NEW GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA.

    The newly-appointed Governor of Victoria, Sir G. Sydenham Clarke, will take his passage by the R.M.S. Victoria for Melbourne next month. ...

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  29. THE AMERICA CUP RACE.

    Great disappointment has been caused in New York yachting circles through Sir Thomas Lipton's America Cup challenger, Shamrock II., as the result or the official ...

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  30. AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS CONVALESCENT.

    Major T. Umphelby, and Captain C. De Lasalle, of the Victorian Mounted Infantry, and Lieutenant A. Dransfleld, of the Sixth New South Wales Contingent, who have ...

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  31. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

    SYDNEY, September 20.—Arrivals: Adelaide, s., from Melbourne; Allinga, s., from Cairns; Burrumbeet, s., from Wellington. Departures: Kasuga Maru, s., ...

    Article : 74 words
  32. AN AUSTRALIAN WOUNDED.

    Private William Dunning, of the Third New South Wales Contingent, has been severely wounded, accidentally, at Venters-dorp, in the Western Transvaal. ...

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  33. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Legislative Council to-day carried a resolution in favour of at once providing a University or University Institute. ...

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  34. OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.

    The following appointments have been approved of by the Governor-in-Council:—W. W. Riley, to be returning officer for the conduct of the election to till an extraordinary vacancy on the Winton ...

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  35. THE MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT IN HOLLAND.

    With reference to the motor car accident at Valkeburg, which occurred in connection with the Dutch military manoeuvres, and resulted in several foreign military ...

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  36. NEW ZEALAND.

    A motion that the next session of Parliament should bo held st Auckland was negatived in the House of Representatives to-day by 34 votes to 28. ...

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  37. SHORT SUPPLIES AT BLOEMFONTEIN.

    Complaints are being made of the short supply of foodstuffs at Bloemfontein, the capital of the Orange River Colony. ...

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  38. NATAL CONGRATULATED.

    Lord Kitchener has congratulated the Governor of Natal, Colonel Sir H. E. M'Callum, K.C.M.G., on the readiness with which the Natal Volunteers responded to the call ...

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  39. THE NEW GERMAN TARIFF.

    A blue-book has been issued in which the projected German tariff, which largely increases the duties on agricultural and other products, is compared with the actual ...

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  40. REBEL RECRUITS.

    It has been ascertained that Commandant Malan obtained many recruits for his forces from the Sutherland district, in the south-west of Cape Colony. ...

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  41. ALTERATION SALE.

    Sterling Reductions have been effected in both the Tailoring and Mercery Departments, and the £3 3s. Suits now offered are perfect in production, and for design and ...

    Article : 67 words
  42. THE NEW SOUTH WALES BUDGET.

    The New South Wales Budget Speech was delivered last night (as we learn from our Sydney correspondent), when it was shown that the State had a deficit of £87,000 on ...

    Article : 77 words
  43. PLAGUE AT NAPLES.

    An outbreak of bubonic plague has occurred at Naples, and twelve dock labourers are reported to be suffering from the disease. ...

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  44. CRIME IN CAPETOWN.

    Reports from Capetown state that there has been a grave outbreak of serious crime in that city, murders and burglaries being of frequent occurrence. ...

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  45. LADIES' LACE MANTLES

    In the newest and best styles, and at prices to suit all purses. T. C. Beirne & Co., the Valley. ...

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  46. TROUBLE IN SERVIA.

    News from Servia is of a somewhat alarming character, as it is stated that the army threatens to resist the declared resolve of King Alexander to appoint the ...

    Article : 54 words
  47. SPECIAL VALUE IN HELMETS.

    A splendid line, thoroughly ventilated, guaranteed equal in appearance, comfort, and wear to anything in Brisbane at 10s. 6d.; procurable only at Chas. Gilbert's ...

    Article : 47 words
  48. ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIC.

    Colonel Finn, Commandant Q.D.F., has been notified of the receipt by the Federal Minister for Defence of a cable from the General of Communications at Capetown, ...

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  49. FASHIONABLE GREASE-PROOF HATS.

    B. Mountcastle and Sons, Hat Manufacturers and Importers, are celebrated throughout the whole of Australia for Fashionable Hats—Silk Hats, Stiff Felt ...

    Article : 61 words
  50. Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco.

    If there is still any doubt in your mind of our unrivalled spectacles quickly relieving all eye troubles, we would ask you to have a look through our optical rooms, and ...

    Article : 97 words
  51. HEADACHES CURED.

    Ninety per cent of headaches are caused from eye-strain. Mr. W. Flegeltaub. D.B.O.A., 198 Queen-street, opposite. His Majesty's Theatre, can permanently cure ...

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  52. LIPTON'S YACHT MAY BE BEATEN.

    Those who appreciate a well-cut garment at a reasonable price should not fail to call on Chas. Gilbert and Inspect his up-to-date specialities in Light-weight ...

    Article : 68 words
  53. Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco.

    Archibald MacLea & Co., Tailoring and Outfitting Emporium, George-street (next the Lands Office).* Choice New Season's Goods just opened ...

    Article : 53 words
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