In the House of Commons yesterday the resolution in regard to the liquor taxes, which covers 40 excise duties, was discussed. ...
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Article : 162 wordsA brutal crime was committed at Richmond some time during Monday night, when an elderly woman, Mrs. Mary Gallagher, was battered to death by some person ...
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Article : 431 wordsA rumor being current that Mr. Fowler, the present Labor member for Perth in the House of Representatives, means to stand at the next Federal elections as an ...
Article : 215 wordsThe jubilee of the union of the Presbyterian Churches of Victoria, which was consummated in 1859, will be celebrated next week, and in connection with the ...
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Article : 655 wordsAt Lucca in Italy, 59 men were proceeded against on a charge of being connected with an Anarchist organisation. After a long trial the whole of them were ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 246 wordsThe Kaiser and Kaiserin after leaving their summer palace in the Island of Corfu, paid a visit to Malta, and were warmly welcomed by the inhabitants. Their ...
Article : 68 wordsDugald Campbell, late of Casterton, who died on 5th March last, left by will dated 9th July. 1906, estate of the value of £3560 realty and £1403 personalty to his children. ...
Article : 98 wordsThe Federal Attorney- General, Mr. Hughes, addressed a large and attentive audience at Her Majesty's Theatre to- night. Cr. T. Graham occupied the chair. ...
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Article : 107 wordsThe Carlton police have been informed that a little boy named Robert Nicholson, between three and four years of age, whose parents, reside at 51 Barkly- street, in that suburb has been missing ...
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Article : 34 wordsThe graduates who were presented for degrees at the University commencement on Saturday, 1st May, can obtain their diplomas on application at the registrar's office, University. ...
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Article : 75 wordsThe Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives arrived to- day by the express from Melbourne. Several gentlemen well known ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Wed 12 May 1909, Page 7
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