The royal commission appointed by the Government to adjudicate on the coal mining disputes in the northern district came to an abrupt stoppage this morning, when ...
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Article : 271 wordsThe train from Korong Vale was an hour and a quarter late in arriving at Bendigo this morning, and the departure of the midday train was delayed for a few ...
Article : 69 wordsThe parties conferred for some time this afternoon, and the result of the deliberations will be considered by a fuller representation of the unions to-morrow. As to ...
Article : 83 wordsCharles Sharp, the telegraph line inspector in charge of the works between Bright and Wandiligong, who fell from a ladder yesterday, died from his injuries to-day. ...
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Article : 171 wordsMary Strongfellow, a little girl, aged three years residing with her parents at Parramatta-road. Leichhardt, climbed on a copper to get a drink from a tap, and, ...
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Article : 884 wordsWhile working at the new treasury buildings this afternoon T. Hall fell from a plank on to a row of spikes on a window sill below. One of the spikes entered the ...
Article : 73 wordsThough most of the residents of tendon are sutis[?]ed with the decision of the Railway Commissioners to spend from £18,000 to £20,000 on the construction of a new local railway station, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 288 wordsThe Railway department has completed plans for a new station at Box Hill to replace the present structure, which has long fallen short of the requirements of this important centre. ...
Article : 110 wordsThe beautification of Dandenong-roud, the highway to Gippsland, and one of the widest roadways in the State, has been the subject of negotiation between the Malvern and Caulfield ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 187 wordsThe department has accepted the tender of Messrs. Forman and Co. for the supply of 200 wrought iron cradles for trucks, at 186 each. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 208 wordsHenry Christian was charged by Superintendent Commons at Brighton court yesterday, that, not being a bona fide traveller within the meaning of the Licensing Act, he was on the promises of the ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Sat 21 Mar 1908, Page 17
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