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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    The farewell performance of the charming opera, Ma Mie Rosette, was given last evening at the Princes's Theatre, in the presence of an audience that filled every portion of the ...

    Article : 1,325 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. John Egan, of Eganstown, applied to Judge Chomley yesterday to have his estate released from sequestration. The applicant, who is 81 years old, is the oldest inhabitant of the ...

    Article : 96 words
  4. CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

    The annual general court of contributors to the Alfred Hospital was held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall, Mr. R. L. J. Ellery presiding. ...

    Article : 476 words
  5. THE MINES ACT AMENDMENT BILL.

    A meeting of legal manager, was held at the Stock Exchange this evening to consider the Mining Bill. Mr. W. D. Thompson occupied the chair, and the attendance represented the ...

    Article : 133 words
  6. WANTED A BOWLER.

    The publication in The Age and The Leader last week of the names of the players who are likely to comprise A. E. Stoddart's English team, for Australia has thus early aroused ...

    Article : 1,616 words
  7. SPORTING NOTES.

    The annual winter meeting of the Oaklands Hunt Club, which is to take place at Moonee Valley to-day, promises to be a great success. Remarkably good entries have been received, ...

    Article : 893 words
  8. OAKLANDS HUNT CLUB RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 591 words
  9. BALLARAT, FRIDAY.

    Mr. D. M'Naught was to-day elected president of the Ballarat Hospital unopposed, and the following were re-elected members of committee after a contest:--Messrs. W. M. ...

    Article : 521 words
  10. NORTH GIPPSLAND COURSING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  11. GOVERNMENT AID FOR CASTLEMAINE.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the borough council the mayor reported the result of the deputation to the Minister of Public Works re the clearing of the silted ...

    Article : 109 words
  12. THE MARINE BOARD.

    At the usual meeting of tho Marine Board yesterday, attention was directed to an alleged alteration of the position of the load line mark on the steamer Buninyong. The inspector ...

    Article : 237 words
  13. HORSHAM COURSING CLUB.

    The third meet for the season of the Horsham Coursing Club was held yesterday. Twenty-six dogs had been entered for a sweepstake of 1 guinea each, 50 per cent, of which, with 3 guineas added ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. DISTILLATION AT MILDURA.

    A special roll of resident ratepayers for the poll on the distillery question has been prepared, and it contains About 800 names. An attempt will be made to take an informal poll at the ...

    Article : 74 words
  15. CARISBROOK DISTRICT COURSING CLUB.

    The fourth meeting of the Carlsbrook District Amatour Coursing Club was concluded yesterday. Hares were fairly plentiful and very strong. The following was the result:-- ...

    Article : 78 words
  16. THE MUNICIPAL SUBSIDY.

    At the meeting of the Gordon shire council to-day, the proposal of the Municipal Association to hold a conference to consider the proposed reduction of the municipal subsidy was ...

    Article : 153 words
  17. ALBURY COURSING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 129 words
  18. THE METROPOLITAN BOARD AND COLONIAL INDUSTRY.

    SIR,--The well known principles of your widely road paper, in advocating the cause of the working classes, induces me to request the insertion of these lines, with a view of showing ...

    Article : 529 words
  19. ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND.

    The annual meeting of contributors to the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind was field yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall Sir W. J. Clarke in the chair. ...

    Article : 382 words
  20. CYCLING.

    The first of three inter-club championship contests, promoted by the League of Victorian Wheel men, will take place this afternoon, starting from Rolland's Hotel, corner of Sydney-road and Bell-street, ...

    Article : 329 words
  21. SALE OF A WRECK.

    The stranded barque Freetrader was sold by auction to-day, the sails, spars and other articles being disposed of separately. The hull was bought for £5, and the total proceeds were £25. ...

    Article : 46 words
  22. TRADING AND INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

    The fourteenth half yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Denton Mills Hat Factory Company was held at the mills, Nicholson-street, Collingwood, yesterday. Mr. G. W. ...

    Article : 424 words
  23. MELBOURNE GUN CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 245 words
  24. MINING ACCIDENTS.

    Two serious accidents to machinery happened this afternoon at the United Albion and Alliance mines. The one at the firstnamed mine will cause a stoppage for some time. At 4 o'clock ...

    Article : 156 words
  25. SINGULAR MISHAP IN A COFFEE PALACE.

    Mrs. Foster Rogers, a visitor residing at the coffee palace, fell a distance of 18 fete from the upper story last night, escaping with a few bruises and a severe shaking. A flight of steps ...

    Article : 96 words
  26. BASEBALL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 80 words
  27. FOOTBALL.

    The public will have an opportunity of witnessing a first class exposition of the Rugby Union game of football on the East Melbourne cricket ground this afternoon, between teams representing the ...

    Article : 355 words
  28. HOMŒOPATHIC HOSPITAL.

    The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Homœopathic Hospital was held at the board loom, St. Kilda-road, yesterday, when Mr. J. Hunt occupied the chair. ...

    Article : 480 words
  29. GIPPSLAND MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of the Gippsland Municipal Association was held here to-day, when representatives were present from Avon, Traralgon, Narracan, Warragul, Maffra, Woorayl, Morwell, ...

    Article : 188 words
  30. LACROSSE.

    Hawthorn v. University, on the Friendly Societies' ground, to-day, at 3 p.m. Civil Service v. Collingwood, at Middle Park, at 3 p.m. Service team: Doney, Gillian, Gollan, ...

    Article : 55 words
  31. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    The annual statement of receipts and expenditure of the Victoria Racing Club, to be presented to members of the club at the annual meeting to he held on Monday, 6th August, ...

    Article : 501 words
  32. SUNDAY WORK IN MARKET GARDENS.

    At the meeting of the Moorabbin shire council last night, the president (Cr. Abbott) reported that, in compliance with the motion passed at the previous meeting of the council ...

    Article : 256 words
  33. LAWN TENNIS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 68 words
  34. BRIGHTON GAS COMPANY.

    The half yearly meeting of this company was held last night at the offices, New-street, Brighton; Mr. William Millar, chairman of directors, being in the chair. The chairman ...

    Article : 230 words
  35. SKITTLES.

    The pennant skittle match, played on Thursday evening at the Richmond alley between Richmond and South Melbourne, was won by Richmond by 11 horses to 5. The next pennant match will take ...

    Article : 49 words
  36. HUNTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  37. SUICIDE OF A SWAGMAN.

    A case of suicide by a travelling swagman was reported to Senior Constable Graham this morning about 9.30 by Mr. Dan. Green, a farmer, residing near to Parwan railway station, ...

    Article : 231 words
  38. NORTHERN SUBURBS RAILWAY.

    SIR,--In his reply to Mr. Harper to-day, Mr. Pearl goes out of his way to ridioule the extension of the Collingwood railway to Princes-bridge station, as recommended by the last ...

    Article : 506 words
  39. MATCHES FOR TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 557 words
  40. THE WILLIAMSTOWN HOSPITAL.

    The Williamstown hospital was opened yesterday by Mr. R. Reid, the Minister of Defence. The building is erected on the cottage plan, and is a free treatment of the ...

    Article : 99 words
  41. CHILDREN'S SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

    A vast congregation was present at St. Paul's Cathedral last evening, when an impressive children's service was given in aid of that deserving institution, the Church of England ...

    Article : 402 words
  42. THE BOGUS TICKET CASE.

    When charged before the City Bench yesterday with endeavoring to impose by false representations upon Elizabeth Bailey, of Kew, with a view to obtaining £10 on a bogus steamship ...

    Article : 215 words
  43. THE RELIEF OF DISTRESS.

    We have received the following additional contribution towards the fund for the relief of distress at South Melbourne:--Miss Ada Elms. 20s. ...

    Article : 69 words
  44. WARRAGUL BUTTER FACTORY.

    The annual meeting of the Warragul Butter Factory Company was held to-day, and was exceptionally well attended. Mr. H. C. Harvie presided, and the secretary (Mr, H. C. Rand) ...

    Article : 185 words
  45. FREEMASONRY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 158 words
  46. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    SIR,--I received the sum of 24s., the result of subscription taken charge of by you for me for which, and for your kindness in collecting it; please accept my sincere thanks. If it would ...

    Article : 79 words
  47. ASCOT RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 308 words
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    LORD ROSEBERY has protested against the advertisement boards because they spoil the beauty of the country. The Lancet regards the matter from the strictly professional point of view. ...

    Article : 173 words
  49. WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 137 words
  50. SALE ASSIZES.

    The sittings of the assize court, before Mr. Justice Holroyd, were brought to a lose to-day. The men Scully aud Oliver, convicted on the previous day of robbery in company at ...

    Article : 156 words
  51. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    The extraordinary election held yesterday to fill the vacancy in the control riding of Preston shire, caused by the retirement of Cr. Geo. R. Story, resulted in the election of Mr. John ...

    Article : 75 words
  52. Advertising

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    Advertising : 67 words
  53. Advertising

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    Advertising : 35 words
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