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  2. THE AMERICAN DOCTOR.

    The American Consul (Mr. H. D. Baker) wrote as follows yesterday to the Premier:—"I desire to thank you for the time and attention you have ...

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  3. TASMANIAN FRUIT.

    The condition of some of the fruit exported from Tasmania suggests that the Government certificates of soundness are not always to be trusted. ...

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  4. THE AMERICAN FLEET.

    Reuter's Melbourne office has received the following wireless telegram from the American, fleet:—"Sunday, 2nd August, 8 p.m. The position of the ...

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  5. TRADES UNION LABEL.

    The High Court to-day gave an important decision as to whether the Commonwealth had exceeded its power in the matter of the union label. The ...

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  6. ART CONGRESS IN LONDON.

    The third International Art Congress for the development, of drawing and art teaching, and their application to various industries, was opened at the ...

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  7. FOREST FIRES DISASTER.

    Serious forest fires are raging in parts of British Columbia. The town of Fernie has been practically destroyed by fire, and five ...

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  8. SITUATION IN TURKEY.

    A message this week stated that Izzet Pacha, ex-Grand Vizier of Turkey, who was suspected of being concerned in a conspiracy to secure the abdication of ...

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  9. GALLERY NOTES.

    Members assembled in some force at 7.30, among them Mr. R. J. McKenzi[?], who made his first appearance this session, after illness. The formality of ...

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  10. ABOLITION OF STATE GOVERNORS.

    In March last a conference of the Australian Natives' Association carried a motion in favour of the abolition of State Governors. It was thought that ...

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  11. PROTECTION OF BIRD LIFE.

    A powerful deputation, representing all the ornithologists' societies in Australia, Waited upon the Prime Minister (Mr. Deakin) to-day to urge that the ...

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  12. BRITISH SUSPICIONS.

    Mr. W. Long, Unionist member in the House of Commons for South Dublin, addressed a meeting at Huntingdon last evening. ...

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  13. LEASING OF LAND IN PAPUA.

    In connection with certain alleged irregularities in the leasing of land in Papua, the acting Government surveyor (Mr. Drummond) was some ...

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  14. THE CRUISER INDOMITABLE.

    A Marconigram that has been received at Portsmouth states that the English cruiser Indomitable, by which the Prince of Wales is returning from ...

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  15. JEWISH COLONISATION.

    At a meeting of the Jewish Territorial Organisation held in London yesterday, Mr. I. Zangwill announced that a scheme was on foot to settle a large ...

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  16. WEATHER IN ENGLAND.

    Brilliant weather is prevailing in England, and nearly two million persons have left London during the past, few days for the holiday resorts. ...

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  17. PERSONAL.

    Rev. Hugh Livingstone, of Carisbrook, Victoria, has accepted a call to St. James's Presbyterian Church at Stanley. The induction will take place at Stanley ...

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  18. A THEATRICAL DISPUTE.

    The application to set aside a writ of capias directed against Herbert Clayton, a member of the theatrical organisation known as "The ...

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  19. MILITARY PIGEON POST.

    For some time past the Minister of Defence (Mr. Ewing) has had under consideration the advisability of making arrangements by which, when ...

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  20. SAN JOSE SCALE.

    At the monthly meeting of the Launceston Fruit Board to-night, the inspector reported that he had inspected a number of orchards at Trevallyn ...

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  21. THE RIOTS IN FRANCE.

    The trouble caused in Franco last week by the Confederation of Labour is practically over. Most of the trade unions declined to ...

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  22. THEATRICAL DIVORCE CASE.

    The well-known actress, Celia Ghiloni, was respondent in a divorce suit to-day. Her husband, Barnett Breslau, of Middle Park, Melbourne, tailor's ...

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  23. LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The Lawn Tennis Association of England is still undecided about sending a team to Australia for the Davis Cup, owing to financial uncertainty. ...

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  24. UNCLEAN PREMISES.

    At the Glebe Police Court to-day, Walter Armitage, inspector under the Factories Act, proceeded against Alfred Sloan, trading as the Union Meat Co., for ...

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  25. CONGO FREE STATE.

    The Belgian Government has promised to improve the treatment of the natives of the Congo Free State, especially in the matter of increasing ...

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  26. TOMMY BURNS AT FREMANTLE

    Tommy Burns arrived by the R.M.S. Mongolia to-day. He was met at the wharf by a large number of people. Burns was afterwards taken to ...

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  27. NEW TOWN DRAINAGE SCHEME

    At the meeting of the Marino Board yesterday, a letter was read from the New Town Local Authority asking approval for the following revised scheme ...

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  28. CUSTOMS AND EXCISE.

    The Commonwealth Treasury has issued a return showing the adjustment of the Customs and Excise duties on goods transferred between the States ...

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  29. SPEED OF MOTOR CARS.

    A speed test for motor cars took place yesterday on the Brooklands track, in England. A ninety horse-power Napier car won ...

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  30. DEATH BEFORE THE DOCK.

    James A. Bull, aged 34, agent, was to have appeared at the City Police Court to-day to answer a charge of false pretences. ...

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  31. LAUNCESTON BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    At a meeting of the Benevolent Society committee to-day a letter was received from Mr. R. J. Sadler, M.H.A., in which he intimated that he had ...

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  32. WESTERN TOURIST ASSOCIATION.

    The Western Tasmanian Tourist Association committee met to-night. The proposed rules for an executive council, embracing representation of ...

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  33. ASIATICS IN NATAL.

    Legislation was introduced into the Legislative Assembly in Natal in May providing that no trading license should be issued to Indians after 1908, ...

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  34. MARINE BOARDS.

    The Master Warden of the Marine Board was interviewed to-day in reference to a statement made at yesterday's meeting of the board, to the effect that ...

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  35. THE PRICE OF BUTTER.

    Another sharp advance in the price of butter was decided upon to-day. From to-morrow the price will be raised 20s. per cent. This represents a ...

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  36. THE ALLANDALE MURDERER.

    It was decided at the meeting of the Executive Council to-day to commute to penal servitude for life the death sentence passed on Frederick ...

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  37. RAGGING IN AMERICA.

    A ragging incident that was attended by fatal results occurred recently at the United States Military Academy, at West Point, near New York. ...

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  38. BURNIE.

    At the Marine Board meeting to-day a request from the Premier, asking that attention be given to the appointment of detaining officers at the "board's ports ...

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  39. GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

    The weather changed during last night and to-day has been showery. An active policeman at Ryde, When asked, "Why so happy," replied, ...

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  40. THE STEAMER MAREEBA.

    All hope of saving the A.U.S.N. Company's steamer Mareeba, which went ashore on Stockton Reach on Friday last, has practically vanished. ...

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  41. EXPLOSION OF GAS.

    Mr. F. Abel, whilst inspecting an acetylene generator last night, struck a match, thinking the generator was clear of gas. ...

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