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  2. THE RAILWAYS. REVENUE RETURNS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 35 words
  3. SCHOOL SPEECH DAYS. METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE, HAWTHORN.

    The annual "at home" and distribution of prizes in connection with the Methodist Ladies' College, Ha[?]thorn, took place in the Town-hall last night. There was a very ...

    Article : 3,084 words
  4. THE COMONWEALTH. JAPANESE SEAMEN.

    Saturday's "Gazette" contains the copy of a despatch received by the Governor-General from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, conveying an Order in Council, ...

    Article : 82 words
  5. CHRISTMAS APPEALS. PICNIC FOR THE INSANE.

    Sir.—As the Christmas season is again approaching, allow me to make my annual appeal on behalf of the unfortunate inmates of the Kew and Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylums, ...

    Article : 155 words
  6. PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE.

    The principal of the Presbyterian Ladies' College wishes it stated that of the 65 pupils entered for the matriculation examination a large number entered in single subjects only, ...

    Article : 41 words
  7. IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION ACT.

    The following new regulation has been gazetted under the Immigration Restriction Act, in place of a former regulation on the same subject:— ...

    Article : 175 words
  8. FORAGE FOR SOUTH AFRICA

    The War Office authorities in South Africa still require large supplies of fodder, but the conditions of tendering are such as preclude Victorian producers from benefiting from ...

    Article : 418 words
  9. THE HARVEST.

    The Chief Commissioner of Railways has been furnished by the traffic branch with an estimate (compiled from reports supplied by stationmasters throughout the ...

    Article : 220 words
  10. HAWTHORN COLLEGE.

    The annual prize distribution was held on Thursday, the 10th inst., when the college-hall was crowded with an exceptionally large attendance of the parents and friends ...

    Article : 1,251 words
  11. MELBOURNE ORPHAN ASYLUM.

    Sir,—The orphan children who have found relief from destitution in this institution beg permission to appeal for remembrance when Christmas and New Year gifts are ...

    Article : 95 words
  12. INTERSTATE ADJUSTMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 177 words
  13. RICHMOND LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    Sir,—The members of the committee desire to place before your readers the many demand on the society during these trving times. We would be thankful to ...

    Article : 72 words
  14. AN ENGINE OFF THE ROAD.

    GEELONG, Monday.—Early on Monday afternoon a driver on a ballst train named John Binney failed to notice the signal against him at the improvements being carried out at the loop line, ...

    Article : 102 words
  15. CHURCH OF ENGLAND HOME FOR NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

    Sir,—May we through your columns appeal to the public. and ask them to remember during the coming Christmas season this home and the children under the care ...

    Article : 69 words
  16. FOUNDLING HOSPITAL, BROAD. MEADOWS.

    Sir,—The Foundling Hospital, Broadmeadows, is open to all without distinction of creed, according to its accommodation. It is, I believe, the largest of its kind in the ...

    Article : 107 words
  17. IRREGULAR TRAIN SERVICE.

    GEELONG, Monday.—The last train from Port Fairy on Monday evening was an hour and a half behind time in reaching Geelong. More than the usual number of passengers, including many ...

    Article : 70 words
  18. THE MILITARY FORCES.

    The subordinates in the military staff office do not seem to regard their positions as sinccures. For some time the employes have been dissatisfied at the [?]immense ...

    Article : 210 words
  19. A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.

    COLAC, Monday.—When a goods train was within a couple of miles of Colac this morning a parcel of tweed fell from a truck on to the rail, and turned the wheels of the following truck off ...

    Article : 116 words
  20. NATIONAL TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.

    The 32nd general meeting of the National Trustees, Executors, and Agency Company of Australasia Limited was held yesterday. In the absence of the chairman, the ...

    Article : 491 words
  21. KEW LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    Sir,—The Kew Ladies' Benevolent committee would be very thankful to be included for Christmas donations. We began the year with a deficit, and we are now in ...

    Article : 96 words
  22. COUNTRY STOCK MARKETS.

    ECHUCA.—John Watson and Company report (December 11) having held a successful stock sale at Echuca. About 5,980 sheep and 306 cattle yarded. Cattle principally fattening bullocks, and ...

    Article : 545 words
  23. FOOTSCRAY LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    Sir,—I beg to ask, on behalf of the Footscray Ladies' Benevolent Society, for help from the charitably-disposed, in the form of clothing food, or money, so that we may ...

    Article : 74 words
  24. THE HARVEST.

    AVOCA, Dec. 11.—Caterpillars have made their appearance in the crops in portions of this district, with mostdisastrous results. At Natte Yallock they have done much damage, but the ...

    Article : 1,075 words
  25. HOME OF HOPE ORPHANAGES.

    Sir,—This institution has been in existence 23 years. There are now 37 permanent inmates, and avery large number of destitute children in sadly-neglected homes ...

    Article : 69 words
  26. ST. AUGUSTINE'S SEAMEN'S MISSION.

    Sir,—The committee of the above conference desire to give all sailors in port on Christmas Day a dinner, towards which donations. either in kind or money, are ...

    Article : 68 words
  27. CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR NEWSBOYS.

    Sir,—There are still on our roll 400 boys, the majority of whom subsist by vending papers, cards, &c., in the streets. All are very poor, some of them homeless. These ...

    Article : 101 words
  28. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2,402 words
  29. CANTERBURY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    The first annual demonstration of the Canterbury Grammar School was held on Friday evening, the 11th inst., in the Recreation-hall, Canterbury, when the ...

    Article : 391 words
  30. SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS.

    Sir,—This society represents a large number of our fellow creatures who cannot speak to make their wants or troubles known. We speak for them and work for ...

    Article : 78 words
  31. THE SHROUD OF CHRIST.

    Sir,—I willingly acknowledge the good intention of your correspondent, Mr. Stevenson, in his desire to help me out of my difficulty, but I must confess he has failed ...

    Article : 644 words
  32. RICHMOND CRECHE.

    Sir,—The little ones are looking forward to their annual Christmas treat. Toys or donations of money will be thankfully received at the Creche, Bridge-road, ...

    Article : 52 words
  33. BRUNSWICK COLLEGE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 595 words
  34. NORTH MELBOURNE CRECHE.

    Sir,—The North Melbourne Creche is in its infancy, having only been opened three months, during which time it has provided for 186 children. There is always a good ...

    Article : 81 words
  35. HORNBROOK RAGGED SCHOOLS.

    Sir,—May I ask again this year those who wish to give pleasure to others at Christmas-time to remember our poor children in the Hornbrook Ragged Schools,—Yours. &c. ...

    Article : 57 words
  36. RAGGED BOYS' HOME.

    Sir,—We desire to appeal on behalf of the poor children of Melbourne in connection with the Latrobe-street Ragged Boys' Home and Mission. For upwards of 30 years this ...

    Article : 126 words
  37. ALDWORTH, EAST MALVERN.

    At the invitation of the principals, the Misses Craig, there was a large gathering of parents and friends of pupils at the Malvern Town-hall on Friday evening last, on the ...

    Article : 441 words
  38. MELBOURNE AND BALLARAT PRESS REUNIOS.

    The annual reunion of the mechanical staffs of the Melbourne and Ballarat press took place on Saturday last at Ballarat. The visitors from the metropolis on arrival were driven to the Ballarat ...

    Article : 227 words
  39. VICTORIAN SEAMEN'S MISSION.

    Sir,—Owing to the pressure of the times, the finances ot the mission are in a depleted condition, and the treasurer has not sufficient funds wherewith to Day the salaries ...

    Article : 141 words
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