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  2. THE FEDERAL PREMIER.

    Sir Edmund Barton, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, was a passenger to Queensland by the steamer Aorangi, which arrived in Moreton Bay last night. Sir ...

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  3. SOUTH AFRICA.

    The Afrikander officials at The Hague, in Holland, are incensed at the non-payment of their salaries, and the non-redemption of the notes issued by the late Transvaal ...

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  4. THE CONTINENT.

    In view of the extensive colliery strike in France, a carge of 2000 tons of English coal has. been landed at Dunkirk, and other cargoes are to follow. English coal ...

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  5. GREAT BRITAIN.

    His Majesty King Edward arrived in London from Scotland yesterday. ...

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  6. PERSONAL.

    The Federal Prime Minister and the Minister for Defence arrived in Moreton Bay last evening by the steamer Aorangl from Vancouver. They were met and ...

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  7. AUSTRALIAN INTERESTS.

    It is announced that the flagship of ViceAdmiral Arthur D. Fanshawe, who is to succeed Rear-Admiral Sir L. A. Beaumont as Commander-in-Chlef on the Australian ...

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  8. THE GOVERNMENT AND THE EDUCATION BILL.

    The Right Hon. J. Chamberlain has stated that the Government are willing to establish absolute popular control of secular education in all rate-aided schools, under ...

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  9. SERIOUS STRIKE DISTURBANCE IN GENEVA.

    In connection with the strike of tramway employees at Geneva, and other workers who struck in sympathy with them, further reports state that all the ...

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  10. BOER DELEGATES RETURNING.

    Messrs. Wessels and Wolmarans, the Boer delegates in Europe, have heen given permission to return to South Africa. Mr. Fischer, the other delegate, intends to ...

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  11. BOERS SETTLING IN GERMAN TERRITORY.

    Several Boer leaders of minor rank are visiting Berlin for the purpose of ascertaining the exact terms under which the Boers who contemplated leaving the ...

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  12. A CONGREGATIONAL MINISTER.

    The Rev. Tremain Dunstan, late pastor of the Pitt-street Congregational Church in Sydney, who left that place some time ago under somewhat mysterious circumstances, ...

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  13. MR. KRUGER'S BIRTHDAY.

    Ex-President Kruger, who is now 77 years of age, celebrated his birthday at Utrecht, in Holland, yesterday. The Boer Generals—Botha, Delarey, and De Wet— ...

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  14. GERMAN MILITARY SYSTEM.

    The German Emperor William, while believing that the British voluntary system of enlistment would bo unworkable in Germany, has directed experts to draw up a ...

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  15. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The "Sherlock Holmes" Company arrived from Melbourne to-day, and the drama will be staged at the Theatre Royal to-night. The name part is to be played by ...

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  16. MR. BRODRICK ON THE ARMY.

    In his speech at Whitehaven last night, Mr. Brodrick, Secretary of State for War, defending the work of his own department, declared that the Army Corps system was ...

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  17. THE BOER GENERALS AND THE KAISER.

    General Botha denies the truth of the report that the Boer Generals had refused to accept an audience of the German. Emperor on the terms laid down by his ...

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  18. A FAST AUSTRIAN BATTLESHIP.

    The new Austrian armoured battleship Habsburg, which is the fastest battleship in the world, has made a trial trip at Pola, on the Adriatic, and attained a speed ...

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  19. MADAME MELBA IN SYDNEY.

    Nearly 4000 people attended Madame Melba's first concert in the Town Hall last night. The diva had an immense reception, a high pitch of enthusiasm being ...

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  20. OPENING THE DARDANELLES TO RUSSIAN WARSHIPS.

    The Paris correspondent of the "Standard" mentions, under reserve, a report to the effect that the Russian Government are about to issue a note to the Powers ...

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  21. SENTENCE ON AN IRISH M.P.

    Mr. J. P. Farrell, Nationalist member of the House of Commons for the Northern Division of Longford, and editor and propritor of the "Longford Leader." has been ...

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  22. SOUTHERN SPORTING.

    There are several changes in tne betting. For the Caulfield Cup, Air Motor hardened to 7 to 1. She was backed for the double at 1000 to 10 to win £3000, and coupled with ...

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  23. BADLY MAULED BY A LION.

    Mr. William George Renn, aged 73, was badly mauled by a lion at the Zoological Gardens a few days ago. One of his grandchildren strayed away from the party, and ...

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  24. THE BOHEMIAN SUCCESSION.

    The Bohemians have declared that the son of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand is the lawful heir to the throne of Bohemia, where the Hapsburg law is not in ...

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  25. FUNERAL OF MR. KENSIT.

    The remains of Mr. John Kensit, the leader of the anti-Ritualism crusade, who died in the Liverpool Infirmary, were buried at Hampstead yesterday. Thousands ...

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  26. THE BRISBANE CONCERTS.

    Mr. George Musgrove, under whose direction the great Australian diva. Madame Melba, is appearing, announces in our amusements column full particulars ...

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  27. SYDNEY, OCTOBER 12.

    The National Sporting Club in Castle-reagh-street (near King-street) was formally opened yesterday by the Mayor, who congratulated the people of Sydney on the ...

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  28. ATTRACTIVE GALLOP BY BLUE METAL.

    Blue Metal did au attractive left-handed gallop on the tan at Randwick yesterday, leaving a mile and a-quarter behind in 2min. 14sec. ...

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  29. THE IMPERIAL PRODUCE PLATE.

    The race for the Imperial Produce Plate was run at the Kempton Park Meeting to-day, and resulted as follows:- THE IMPERIAL PRODUCE PLATE of ...

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  30. FRAUDS ON A CLERICAL LOAN BANK.

    Information is to hand that an ex-priest who held the position of cashier in the Czech Clerical Loan Bank of St. Wenzels Vorschusscassa, at Prague, the capital of ...

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  31. ROCKHAMPTON REGATTA.

    The Rockhampton annual regatta was held on Saturday, but an otherwise pleasant day's sport was spoiled by a regrettable incident. In the race for Champion Fours ...

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  32. QUEENSLAND.

    The annual meeting of subscriben to the local School of Arts was held list night The balance sheet showed a surplus of nearh £30 on the year's transactions, over £10 of this being due ...

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  33. M. ZOLA'S DEATH.

    A curious experiment has been made in connection with the recent asphyxiation of M. Zola, who died through inhaling charcoal fumes in his bedroom. Several birds ...

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  34. NEW ZEALAND.

    A gold discovery is reported from Kawhia, 140 miles from Auckland, on native land. Samples of stone have assayed 18oz. gold to the ton. ...

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  35. THE UNITED STATES.

    The Pennsylvania coal mine owners declare that they will resist Mr. Mitchell, who represents the miners' unions, in connection with the strike, to the bitter end. ...

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  36. DEFENCE FORCE RETRENCHMENT.

    The retrenchment scheme submitted by General Hutton to the Government includes the retirement, on the score of the age limit, of two State Commandants—namely, ...

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  37. A CENTENARIAN.

    Mr. Charles J. Pharazyn, a well-known citizen of Wellington, attained his hundredth year yesterday. ...

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  38. NEW SOUTH WALES ROWING ASSOCIATION.

    The annual regatta of the New South Wales Rowing Association was held yesterday on the Parramatta River. The Champion Eight-oar Race was won ...

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  39. WHOLESALE GRAVE ROBBERY.

    The Professor of Anatomy at the Medical School of the University of Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, U.S.A., and his two assistants, have been arrested on a charge ...

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  40. A MELBOURNE TRAGEDY.

    A constable was shot at St. Kilda to-day by a man apparently of the criminal class, who afterwards committed suicide. From the resemblance the man bears to the ...

    Article : 293 words
  41. CRICKET IN SYDNEY.

    In first grade electoral cricket yesterday, Sydney defeated University by 43 runs. The following were the scores:—Sydney, 111 and 158; University, 68, and two ...

    Article : 131 words
  42. ADELAIDE WHEELMEN'S MEETING.

    The League of Wheelmen's annual meeting was opened yesterday, in the presence of about 4000. The Flying Handicap, half-a-mile, was ...

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  43. JUST ARRIVED.

    A special line of Boy's Navy Serge Knickers; sizes 1 to 6, 2/6 and 4/6; 7 to 12, 2/11 and 4/6. T. C. Beirne & Co., The Valley.* ...

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  44. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

    The Aorangi will he berthed at Pinkenba this morning, and the Prime Minister and Sir John Forrest, with their parties, will come up to town by special train, which ...

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  45. DRAPER'S SHOP DAMAGED.

    The roof of Quinn's establishment, Valley, collapsed during Saturday's storm, swamping goods, which are being sold at sacrifices.* ...

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  46. T. C. BEIRNE & CO.

    Are clearing a warehouse stock of ladles' muslin Wrappers; our prices, 3/11, 4/11, 5/11, 6/11, 7/11; also in cashmere, l2/6, See window display.* ...

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  47. LADIES' TAILORING.

    See the rare and choice selection of fancy Linen Ducks, Drills, &c., for ladies' costumes, at Charles Gilbert's, personally selected by him in London. A limited ...

    Article : 119 words
  48. HON. J. G. DRAKE.

    The Postmaster-General (Hon. J. G. Drake) arrived in Brisbane by the mail train on Saturday night. He was accompanied by Mrs. Drake, their three children, ...

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  49. EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS

    Are being felt in various parts of Australia, bufare nothing ia comparison to what Charles Gilbert's competitors feel, when they see the marvellous values he is ...

    Article : 105 words
  50. SOME SPECIAL LINES

    Of Ready-made Clothing we axe now offering, comprising Indigo Serge Suits, Tweed Suits, and Men's Working Trousers; best values in Queensland. Also, fine ...

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  51. NOVEL CHRISTMAS CARDS.

    At Mathewson and Co.'s, opposite Opera House only, 3 cabinets and 12 on Novel Christmas Mounts, for 10s. 9d.[?] Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco.[?] ...

    Article : 57 words
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