A dangerous lunatic is reported to be at large in the bush between Smythesdale and Ross's Creek. The man was living in a hut at Pitfield, and he is alleged to have ...
Article : 176 wordsThe hearing of the divorce suit of Edith Wilkie, of Queen's-terrace, St. Kilda road, against Adam Wilkie, railway contractor, of New Zealand, was continued before the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 wordsA ladies' day was arranged for yesterday afternoon at the billiard match of 14,000 up which is proceeding at the Athenaeum-hall between John Roberts, the ...
Article : 1,006 wordsA strike of shearers has occurred at Brookong Station, in the Lockhard district. The roll was called on Monday last, when of 400 men present only two signed the ...
Article : 936 wordsThis bill, which has been brought forward by the Minister of Mines, is on the same lines as the measure introduced by Mr. Foster two years ago. It embodies the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 wordsAt the City Police Court on Wednesday Henry Smithian was charged with endeavouring to conceal the birth of male twins, Mr. J. B. Roberts appeared for the ...
Article : 162 wordsWednesday (6 p.m.).—Cloudy and unsettled, with some rain, but finer at occasional intervals. Winds from north to north-west inland, fresh to strong westerly on coast. Sea at first slight, but ...
Article : 849 wordsA girl named Mary Young, aged 17, who lives in Rose-street, Ascotvale, received severe injuries last night through her clothes catching fire. The girl had been in delicate ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 180 wordsAn elderly man named Hurry Smith, who was arrested on Tuesday night for imposition at Lilydnle, has been remanded to appear at that place. He is accused of ...
Article : 133 wordsA peculiar case of suicide, which was apparently due to financial troubles, was discovered yesterday morning, when the body of Mr. Francis Henderson ...
Article : 451 wordsThe annual municipal elections throughout Victoria, with the exception of Melbourne and Geelong, will be held to-day, when polls for the cities, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 wordsThe abundant rains lately have filled all the creeks in the neighbourhood, and the water at the Malmsbury reservoir is now running over both bye-washes, and has ...
Article : 36 wordsColonel Templeton visited the site of the proposed rifle range selected by the Kew Rifle Club a few days ago, and was taken over the ground by several members of the committee. After an ...
Article : 621 wordsAt the Court of General Sessions held here to-day, before Deputy Judge Johnson, J. M'Kerlie, labourer, was charged with unlawfully wounding John Parsons, with ...
Article : 117 wordsAt the Court of Insolvency, held before Deputy Judge Johnston to-day, Francis Herbert Hewitt, through Mr. Davis, applied for a certificate of discharge. Mr. ...
Article : 176 wordsThe first show of the Geelong Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird Society was opened in the Exhibition annexe this afternoon by the mayor (Alderman W. P. Carr). It ...
Article : 418 wordsA movement has been started with a view to urging on the Government to purchase the Wharparilla Estate for closer settlement. Messrs. White, Webb, and ...
Article : 1,765 wordsYesterday the Footscray Council received a reply to a preferred request for a reduction of fares on the Williamstown line between Melbourne and Yarraville. The municipal proposal had been to ...
Article : 474 wordsThe case of John Pridmore, who is charged with the murder of his wife, was mentioned at the Brunswick Police Court yesterday, when a letter was read from Mr. ...
Article : 150 wordsThe Executive Council to-day approved of a contract being entered into with the A.U.S.N. Co. for the conveyance of mails to the northern ports. The contract is for ...
Article : 346 wordsSome misconception appears to have arisen as to the dress to be worn at the Poster Ball. As will be seen by the advertisements and also by the notice on the tickets, ladies and gentlemen ...
Article : 375 wordsSWAN HILL, Aug. 22.—Stock crossing:—350 fat sheep, the property of Mr. Chapman, from Bungunyah, sold to Mr. Pye, butcher, Swan Hill. NEW SOUTH WALES. ...
Article : 142 wordsA serious accident happened yesterday to a boy named Frank Campbell, 8 years of age, who lives at 3 Bowen-street, Ascotvale. He was playing with a number of ...
Article : 119 wordsMr. W. H. Jenkin, whose family suffered so terribly in the recent fire fire at South-street, has received the following letter from the Lieutenant-Governor:- ...
Article : 164 wordsSir,—Some weeks ago Mr. J. Mason offered, through the columns of "The Argus," to donate £500 to the above hospital for the purpose of providing a ...
Article : 188 wordsThe following transfers of hotel licenses were granted:—Racecourse, Newmarket, to John Thomas Dale; Ryan's, Peel-street, Windsor, to Catherine Mary Hynes; Buck's Head, Little Lonsdale-street, ...
Article : 179 wordsThe following rainfall is reported up to 9 a.m. yesterday:- NEW SOUTH WALES. Albury, 2 points; Booligal, 1; Ivanhoc 3; M[?] ...
Article : 35 wordsA four-roomed weatherboard cottage, built for Mr. R. Jenkins, and furnished only on the previous day, was destroyed by fire early this morning. Mr. Jenkins was ...
Article : 153 wordsLANCEFIELD, Aug. 22.—The young crops have suffered considerably from the effects of the cold weather which prevailed during all last week. In some parts the frosts have been most ...
Article : 162 wordsAt the South Melbourne Court yesterday, before Messrs. Glover and Christmas, J.P.'s. Arthur C. Moore was charged with stealing a horse and buggy, valued at £10, the property of W. G. ...
Article : 576 wordsThe seventeenth annual meeting of the Queen Building Society was held yesterday, at the office of the society, 104 Queen-street, the president, Mr. D. R. M'Gregor, in the chair. The report stated ...
Article : 275 wordsComplaint is being made of the delay in taking advantage of the offer of the British Government of commissions in the Imperial army for New Zealand soldiers. The ...
Article : 84 wordsA well-attended meeting of the recently-formed Victorian Clerks' Union was held at 31 Queen-street last evening, when Mr. H. Knowles presided. In referring to a circular issued by the ...
Article : 464 wordsA meeting of the employes of the aerated water factories was held at the Trades-hall on Wednesday evening, Mr. J. W. Billson in the chair. Representatives were present from Messrs. G. H. ...
Article : 318 wordsWilliam Buck, and Violet Watson, were charged with stealing about 30/ from the person of Walter Roy, in a house in Lonsdale-street, on the night of July 25. They denied the accusation. ...
Article : 78 wordsThe death is announced of Charles Kent, 76 years of age, a native of Dublin, who was engaged in the Customs department for nearly 30 years. He retired some years ...
Article : 110 wordsYesterday the result of the police examinations was made available. The following are the successful candidates:- RANK OF OFFICER. ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 23 Aug 1900, Page 6
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