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  2. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The Queensland banks have followed the initiative of the New South Wales banks and today lowered their deposit rates to 1½ per cent. for money ...

    Article : 66 words
  3. SHOCKING RAILWAY FATALITY.

    At the Phoenix street level crossing, on the Brunswick railway line, a shocking accident occurred early yesterday afternoon, an elderly woman named Rebecca M'Dermott, ...

    Article : 253 words
  4. CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK

    In the Supreme Court yesterday, Mr. Outhwaite, of Messrs. Blake and Riggall, applied to the Chief Justice for an order on behalf of the liquidators of the City of Melbourne Bank, ...

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  5. THE MUTUAL STORE.

    The forty-seveth half yearly meting of the shareholders of the Mutual Store Limited was held at the store, Flinder-street, yesterday; Mr. Edward Langton, chairman of directors, ...

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  6. THE SHIPPING INQUIRY.

    The inquiry into the complaints made by Mr. Sangster, M.L.A., against the Marine Board and its officers, whom he charged with serious neglect of duty in allowing vessels to leave the ...

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  7. M.U.I.O.O.F. CONFERENCE.

    The grand annual movable committee of the Manchester Independent Order of Oddfellows continued its sittings at the Hawthorn town hall yesterday. The Grand Master (Mr. William P. Northcott) ...

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  8. SPORTING NOTES.

    The Mentone Racing Club enjoys the unusual privilege of a Saturday afternoon's racing today, and as satisfactory entries have been received for the half dozen events on the card, Mr. Ashe should ...

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  9. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. David Telford, a produce merchant, of Main-street, an old and esteemed resident and tradesman, expired suddenly at his residence in Seallan-street this morning. Although in ...

    Article : 127 words
  10. CYCLING.

    Cyclists are reminded that entries for the St. Kilda Wheel Race, Scratch Race and Second and Third Club Handicap. to be run in connection with the above contest, close at the Cyclists' Club, Rassell-street, tonight ...

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  11. NEWS FROM THE WESTERN MINES.

    A prospector at Perth has written to Lord Brassey stating that when going through one of his fenced paddocks at Etioup recently he found some colors of gold, and desired his ...

    Article : 265 words
  12. REDEMPTORISTS' SPECIAL MISSION.

    A very successful special mission is being conducted at St. Joseph's Catholic Church by the Rev. Fathers O'Farrell and Pidgeon, of the Redemptorist Order. The meeting are ...

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  13. EXTENSION OF THE INQUIRY.

    At the ordinary meeting of the Marine Board yesterday a letter was read, asking whether the board had any objection to the extension of the powers of the Sangster ...

    Article : 493 words
  14. VEGETARIANS BY COMPULSION.

    Owing to the non-payment of allowances due by the Lands department to village settlers here, some of them have for weeks been existing on potatoes. ...

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  15. AN OPEN BICYCLE CHALLENGE.

    There has been issued today a challenge by Martla to anyone in Australia, but more particularly to Megson, to race from 1 mile to 10 miles, for from £5 to £500. Mr. W. J. C. Elliott, of the Austral Cycle Agency, ...

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  16. ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS AT SALE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  17. KILFEERA VILLAGE SETTLEMENT.

    Notwithstanding the dulness of the times the Kilfeera village settlement is slowly but surely becoming established. Last year the settlers, there experienced numerous ...

    Article : 124 words
  18. A FATAL ASSAULT.

    At the City Morgue yesterday, Dr. Youl, the City Coroner, held an inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Frederick Robert William Anderson, of Hastings, ...

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  19. ALLEGED BURGLARY AT MILPARINKA.

    At the Milparinka police court on the 18th, Erskine Graham knight, alias Harry knight, and Sylvester O'Connor, alias Chris Connors, were committed for trial at Wilcannia sessions ...

    Article : 97 words
  20. ROWING.

    South Melbourne club hold trial fours on Albert Park lake this afternoon for trophies. Six crews will compete. First heat 3 o'clock. ...

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  21. SWIMMING.

    Swimming contests, water polo and 400 yards club championship of Victoria will take place at Stubbs's baths, Soth Melbourne, this afternoon, as per advertisement. ...

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  22. STEALING COPPER PLATES.

    Ah You, a chairman, better known as "Six-fingered Jack," who has been repeatedly remanded on charges of stealing copper plates from the Co-operative Crushing works, at ...

    Article : 96 words
  23. BOWLING.

    M.C.C. play Carlton on the Carlton green at 3 o'clock. ...

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  24. ALLEGED ROBBERY AND ELOPEMENT.

    William Harrison was brought before the City Court yestrday, charged with larceny as a bailee of £921 5s., the property of his mother, Louisa Moore, and Annie Elizabeth ...

    Article : 336 words
  25. THE BLACKS IN THE NORTH-WEST.

    The report recently received that two Chinese fishermen had men murdered near Daly River by blacks has now been confirmed. The murder was committed at a creek opposite the Poron ...

    Article : 101 words
  26. A.M.A. OF VICTORIA.

    At a meeting of the executive council of the Miners' Association of Victoria, held here yesterday, the finance committee's report, recommending that a special general levy of 1s. ...

    Article : 82 words
  27. INTERESTING TO POOR PARSONS.

    In the Equity Court today, Mr. Justice Owen gave judgment on a matter which was brought before him to determine whether bishops of Australian dioceses outside New South Wales ...

    Article : 153 words
  28. RICHMOND RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 301 words
  29. MAJOR WOODS SENTENCED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT.

    The Court of General sessions was continued here today, before Judge Casey. Major A. P. Woods, late clerk of courts at Sale, who was found guilty of embezzlement ...

    Article : 65 words
  30. A DENIAL.

    SIR,--In your issue of this date my name is prominently brought forward in one part of Captain M'Kenzie's evidence. Permit me to say-- ...

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  31. ARARAT UNEMPLOYED PROVIDENT SCHEME.

    Mr. R. A. F. Murray, Government geologist, who for some days has been inspecting various reefs and leads in this district, returned to Melbourne this afternoon. Mr. Murray is to report ...

    Article : 256 words
  32. THE INTERCOLONIAL RIFLE MATCHES.

    The intercolonial matches finished here today. There was ideal weather. In the team match, five men, seven shots at 300, 500 and 600 yards, 12 teams competed. The Woodville ...

    Article : 101 words
  33. ROMSEY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 145 words
  34. SHIP OWNERS' AND THE UNDERWRITERS' ASSOCIATION.

    SIR,--May I be permitted to request the insertion of the following correction of a statement in one of the leading articles of this morning's issue, which was written evidently ...

    Article : 191 words
  35. THE EYE AND EAR HOSPITAL.

    The new wing of the Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital on the Eastern Hill, built out of the munificent bequest left by the late Dr. Aubrey Bowen, and supplemented by the monetary ...

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  36. A SOLICITOR'S COSTS.

    In the Supreme Court yesterday, Mr. Francis J. Sincock, Solicitor, applied to Mr. Justice A'Beckett to extend the time in which he might appeal against an order made by his Honor on ...

    Article : 376 words
  37. SHEPPARTON RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 155 words
  38. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    At an extraordinary meeting of shareholders in the Sydney Land Bank and Financial Agency Limited held today, resolutions were carried to voluntarily wind up the affairs of the company. ...

    Article : 197 words
  39. VICTORIAN COAL AS RAILWAY FUEL.

    Mr. Woodroffe, Chief Mechanical Engineer, has received from Mr. Price Williams a letter in which he sets out the results of the trial tests of Victorian coal ...

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  40. CHILTERN RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 106 words
  41. LAND SELECTING ON THE ENGLISH PLAN.

    Nearly a year ago Hugh Watt, a well known man in London financial circles, came to South Australia with the view of taking up a large tract of land in the Northern Territory on behalf of ...

    Article : 562 words
  42. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was a good audience at the Princess's Theatre last night to witness the final performance of Fedora. This evening Niobe, which has always been a favorite with admirers ...

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  43. CARAMUT RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 123 words
  44. QUEENSLAND.

    The Full Court today delivered judgement in the appeal case Burns, Philp and Co. v. Howard Smith and Sons. The court ordered thta the finding of the jury in answer to certain ...

    Article : 118 words
  45. LITTLE RIVER RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  46. A STATE SCHOOL SCANDAL.

    W. E. Loughrey, first assistant teacher at the Hornby-street State school, Prahran, was reported by the head master last week as being complained against by female children ...

    Article : 223 words
  47. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The ceremony of opening a new lighthouse at Rottnest was performed yesterday by the Governor, in tho presence of a large number of visitors. In the course of a speech Sir Gerard Smith ...

    Article : 68 words
  48. CRICKET.

    The cricket match between representatives of Intercolonial Shipping Companies was concluded today at Manly. The rain over night had completely spoiled the wicket, so a fresh one was rolled and matting laid. The ...

    Article : 103 words
  49. THE ADELAIDE HOSPITAL DEADLOCK.

    At a meeting of the hospital board this afternoon, the chairman (Dr. Magarey) said, with regard to the dispute between the Government and the honorary medical staff, the ...

    Article : 236 words
  50. TASMANIA.

    The eight-oared crew for competing in the championship race with Victoria leaves by the Pateena on Monday. They crew has been doing hard training on the Tamar lately. ...

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  51. MATCHES FOR TODAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 240 words
  52. SCENE IN THE BRIGHTON COURT.

    At the Brighton police court yesterday, a lad named Charles Bennett was charged with wilfully damaging a fire alarm. Witnesses were ordered out of court, but Mr. Jardine, ...

    Article : 159 words
  53. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Crown is proceeding today with the second charge against Leonard Harper, the defaulting solicitor. Captain Bendall, underwriter, has visited the ...

    Article : 66 words
  54. RECENT PATENTS.

    Messrs. Edward Waters and Son. patent agents, 131 William-street, Melbourne (alst Sydney and Brisbane), have recently filed the following applications for Victorian patents:— ...

    Article : 99 words
  55. TASMANIAN COMMERCIAL NEWS.

    The steamer Rotokino, which sailed from Devonport for Sydney today, carried 8175 bags of oats, 157 bags of peas, 1195 bags of chaff, 67 bags grass ...

    Article : 79 words
  56. Advertising

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    Advertising : 62 words
  57. Advertising

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  58. Advertising

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