Commenting yesterday on the leading article in "The Age" of that day dealing with Australian defence, the Minister of Defence made the following statement:— ...
Article : 531 wordsSir,—At a meeting of the auctioneers and estate agents in the town of Essendon held last Friday, 31st ult., it was unanimously agreed to affirm the principle of a universal ...
Article : 75 wordsThe alarming discoveries made by the medical officer of the city of Westminster, London, in connection with the disease conveying potentialities of the telephone ...
Article : 389 wordsInteresting reading is afforded by the report for the past year of the Land for Settlements department. One hundred and twenty-nine estates were offered to the ...
Article : 195 words"Bill" Squires, the well-known boxer, arrived to-day in the Oruba, and disembarked with the intention of going overland to Sydney. Concerning his coming fight with ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 199 wordsTuesday, 4th August. V.A.T.C. Australian Steeplechase final acceptances due: Victoria Coursing Club nominations close at noon; Adelaide Racing Club acceptances ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 210 wordsSir,—It may interest your readers to learn that the master tailors of Geelong are strongly in favor of the Saturday half-holiday. At present the shops close on ...
Article : 258 wordsSpecial arrangements have been made for the reception of "Tommy" Bums, who will arrive by the R.M.S. Mongolia to-morrow. The departure of the mail steamer, which ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 59 wordsThe subsidence which has been going on for years at the Central mine has assumed a more acute form. As the result of Saturday's rain a subsidence has occurred in ...
Article : 281 wordsMr. Herbert Clayton, of The Merry makers, made the acquaintance of a sheriff last Saturday as the result of a writ of capias issued by Mr. Justice Hodges, and ...
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Advertising : 64 wordsSir,—As the pioneer and promoter of the early closing and half holiday movement, perhaps it might not be out of place if I had something to say about a universal ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 692 wordsA deputation from the Chamber of Commerce introduced by Mr. Hedges, M.P., waited on Senator Keating to make representations with respect to Federal ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 37 wordsThe proposed amalgamation of the Portland District with the United Melbourne District, Ancient Order of Foresters, which will, it is expected, be carried at the ...
Article : 273 wordsCHALLENGER ESTABLISHES A LEAD. The watch, 2000 up, between E. L. Jacoby, the present holder, and A. H. Tricks, to decide the amateur championship of Victoria was commenced ...
Article : 917 wordsIn connection with the death of Muriel Frances Joy Cooza, aged about 35, who succumbed to injuries to the head in the Women's Hospital ...
Article : 261 wordsThe house of Mr. and Mrs. David Sillett, 20 Cobden-street, South Melbourne, was partially wrecked and flooded as the result of a burst water main shortly after ...
Article : 265 wordsSir,—Your correspondent "Housewife" in this day's issue of "The Age" suggests a canvass of the householders to receive their views on the matter of a Saturday ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 347 wordsSir,—An efficient and permanent water supply for Melbourne under every possible adverse condition is of vital importance to residents of the metropolitan area, and I ...
Article : 773 wordsA small but notable exhibition of paintings by Mrs. E. Phillips Fox is on view at Bernard's Gallery, and will remain open until 13th inst. Mrs. Fox exhibits under ...
Article : 441 wordsThe mystery surrounding the finding of a woman in a state of insensibility at Williamstown Botanical Gardens on Saturday was cleared up yesterday at the ...
Article : 224 wordsSeven members of the Government yesterday went to Black Rock in motor cars at the invitation of the Premier, who was one of the party, to inspect the 100 acres of the Ebden Estate ...
Article : 348 wordsSir,—I think "Housewife" is very selfish. Just think of the hundreds of wives and mothers who have to want up till 11 o'clock on Saturday night to please a few ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 19 wordsSir,—Your correspondent "A Shopkeeper" reiterates the old cry that the Early Closing Act has caused disaster to many small shopkeepers. The Shopkeepers' ...
Article : 180 wordsThe hon secretary of the recently formed Victorian Rugby Union (Mr. S. W. Hudson, of 1 Fishley-street, South Melbourne) reports that the membership of the union is now 200. A strong team has ...
Article : 162 wordsThe annual meeting of the members of the Victoria Racing Club was held yesterday afternoon at the Masonic Hall, the chair being occupied by Mr. R. G. Casey, ...
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Family Notices : 210 wordsA good deal of satisfaction has been expressed by those who take an interest in the preservation of the native flora and fauna at the announcement that ...
Article : 195 wordsSYDNEY. The Rugby premiership was decided on Monday on the Sydney cricket ground under the worst possible conditions. The ground was thoroughly saturated, and slush oozed up all round ...
Article : 90 wordsJohn Thomas Coles, grocer, of Lennox-street north, was charged before Messrs. Nathan and Asher, J's.P., at Richmond yesterday with having had on sale in his shop on 11th ult., 18 "2 lb." ...
Article : 263 wordsSir,—I have read Dr. Turner's letter in your issue of to-day, and in order that the public may have facts I wish the favor of the insertion of the following:—1. When ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 46 wordsA meeting of the council of the Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria will be held at the Amateur Sports Club, this evening, when arrangements will be made in connection with the annual ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 237 wordsSir,—The Minister of Agriculture states that he is convinced steps must be taken to provide properly trained drivers if the engines are to perform their work ...
Article : 284 wordsAt Prahran yesterday, Fred. J. Austin, inspector of factories proceeded against W. H. Spi[?], butcher, 235 Brunswick-street, Fitzroy, for an alleged breach of the Wednesday half holiday ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,061 wordsSir,—In reference to the cablegram in to-day's issue of your paper, re the recording target alleged to be invented by Mr. Sydney Rose, of Richmond, we wish to ...
Article : 131 wordsA special meeting of the Domestic Workers' Union was held on Saturday evening at the Trades Hall. Mr. Stephen Barker, secretary of the Trades Hall council, presided. There was an excellent ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 354 wordsOn Saturday afternoon Detective Muliahey arrested at Williamstown Charles Clarke, aged 53, and William F. Matthews, 46, on charges respectively of receiving and stealing. They were brought ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Tue 4 Aug 1908, Page 8
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