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  2. THE CORNSACK STANDARD. SUGGESTED SOLUTION.

    The unsettled position into which the question of the cornsack standard has been thrown by the action of the state Premiers (in defence of state rights) continues to be ...

    Article : 489 words
  3. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 209 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT AND DISTRICT.

    Mr. J. Y. M'Donald M.L.C., who will shortly make an extended trip to Europe, was on Thursday night entertained at a farewell gathering by the Caledonian ...

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  5. THE AMERICAN FLEET. VISIT TO AUSTRALIA.

    The executive committee of the Tradeshall Council, in a report submitted to members at the meeting last night, recommended— ...

    Article : 402 words
  6. COMMONWEALTH ADVERTISING.

    For about a quarter of an hour at yesterday's sitting of the House of Representatives Ministers and members were engaged in a discussion, by question and answer, of the ...

    Article : 773 words
  7. THE RAILWAY DISASTER. DRIVERS' OFFICIAL REPORT.

    The contents of the official reports of the drivers and firemen on the Bendigo train were ascertained yesterday. These reports have been forwarded to the Railway ...

    Article : 291 words
  8. LEST WE FORGET.

    Sir,—As one of the fortunate unfortunates of the railway disaster, I want to publicly express my disgust at the daily additions to the already too large list of ...

    Article : 135 words
  9. CASTLEMAINE.

    Some months ago an old man named Sylvester Butler was fined £8 at the local police court for having used a horse in circumstances involving cruclty. As he is ...

    Article : 100 words
  10. HAMILTON.

    The local anniversary of the Australian Light Horse was celebrated by a military hall. A tournament is to be held on June 3. ...

    Article : 60 words
  11. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—The rule in Spencer-street is that on arrival of a passenger train an examiner. "with a complete knowledge of his duties," signals to the driver to apply the brakes. ...

    Article : 121 words
  12. THE WEATHER. OFFICIAL REPORT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 580 words
  13. WARRNAMBOOL.

    His Excellency Sir Reginald, Talbot was entertained at dinner on Thursday night by Colonel Tom Price and the officers of the Light Horse. ...

    Article : 40 words
  14. MURRURUNDI ACCIDENT.

    SYDNEY, Friday. — The taking of evidence in connection with the collision between the Queensland express and the Glen Innes mail train at Murrurundi station was ...

    Article : 410 words
  15. A DEAL IN ONIONS.

    PORT FAIRY, Thursday.—At the County Court on Tuesday, before Judge Moule, a case of considerable importance to produce growers and buyers occupied the whole of ...

    Article : 376 words
  16. FIRST CALL AT SYDNEY.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The United States Admiralty, authorities have definitely decided that Sydney shall be the first port of call in the Commonwealth for the American ...

    Article : 203 words
  17. WESTINGHOUSE TESTS.

    The tests conducted between St. Albans and Sunshine on Tuesday, and at Spencer-street yards on Thursday, show, amongst other things, that the brakes on two or ...

    Article : 612 words
  18. VALIDITY OF PROCLAMATION.

    Further reference was made yesterday in the House of Representatives to the cornsack standard determined upon by the Federal Government, as set out in a ...

    Article : 158 words
  19. NHILL GENERAL SESSIONS.

    NHILL, Friday.—At the Nhill General Sessions, held on Wednesday, before Judge Box, a Hindoo named Naran Singh was charged with the larceny as a bailee of a ...

    Article : 105 words
  20. WINES FOR EXPORT.

    The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Swinburne) recently received from the Agent-General for Victoria, London, a large collection of wines of Victorian origin, as sold in ...

    Article : 384 words
  21. A.M.P. SOCIETY.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The annual meeting of the A.M.P. Society was held at the Y.M.C.A. Hall this afternoon. Mr. A. W. Meeks, M.L.C. (chairman ...

    Article : 843 words
  22. CHINESE CREW STRIKE.

    As was generally anticipated in shipping circles, the Chinese crew of the Swedish steamer Opland have declined to leave port in the vessel. They adopted this stand ...

    Article : 130 words
  23. SERIES OF THEFTS.

    BUNDOORA, Friday.—A scries of robberies has been reported lately throughout the districts of Bundoora and Greensborough. The plan usually adopted is to ...

    Article : 128 words
  24. THE RAINFALL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
  25. NEW SOUTH WALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 67 words
  26. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—William Johnstone, who escaped from Cooma gaol, and who was recaptured in the ranges near Murrumbidgee River with a considerable amount of ...

    Article : 512 words
  27. RIVER GAUGINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  28. QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

    BRISBANE, Friday.—A meeting of the Labour party was is held this week for the purpose of discussing the recent deliverance of the Premier (Mr. Kidston) on the ...

    Article : 346 words
  29. THE MURRAY LEVEES.

    PICOLA, Thursday.—A meeting of 20 landholders of Yielima and Barmah was held at the Picola West state school to protest against the proposal of the Premier ...

    Article : 305 words
  30. LICENSING ACT.

    BALLARAT, Friday.—Four more cases were disposed of by the Licenses Reduction Board to-day. Royal Hotel, Doveton-street. Owner, Amelia ...

    Article : 323 words
  31. "WHEELS ON FIRE."

    The coroner (Dr. Cole) has decided that a test of the brakes on the Bendigo train shall be made at night. A few days ago Mr. J. B. Richards, an employee at Mr. M'Kay's ...

    Article : 191 words
  32. PILOTAGE RATES.

    The committee of the Marine Board of Victoria, having considered the pilotage returns showing pilotage receipts and expenses and net earnings of the sea and harbour pilots ...

    Article : 164 words
  33. WEAK STOMACH, MISERY, INDIGESTION.

    A weak stomach shows itself in Indigestion. Indigestion indicates a weak stomach. Every healthy man, woman, and child should be able to digest a sufficient amount ...

    Article : 459 words
  34. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE.

    The Independent-hall, Collins-street, held a large gathering last evening. The occasion was a soiree-lecture, promoted by L'Alliance Francaise de Victoria. A ...

    Article : 298 words
  35. BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.

    The Wertheim Company proceeded against a young man named William Lakey, of Shelbourne, for the recovery of £7. money alleged to be owing on a ...

    Article : 370 words
  36. LIST OF INJURED.

    Ten additional names of persons who sustained injuries in the accident were forwarded to the Railway department yesterday, thus bringing the total number of ...

    Article : 108 words
  37. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Friday.—The gold yield of this state for April was 145,714oz., compared with 130,086oz. for the corresponding month of last year. ...

    Article : 58 words
  38. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Friday. — The Government has informed the Brisbane Board of Waterworks that it intends to place £100,000 on the next Estimates for the carrying out of ...

    Article : 163 words
  39. THE BARRIER.

    BROKEN HILL, Friday.—Major Crane, P.M., the newly appointed chamber magistrate and deputy to Mr. M'Kensey, S.M., arrived and entered on his duties ...

    Article : 55 words
  40. TASMANIA.

    HOBART, Friday. — Forty applications have been received for 29 subdivisions of the Mount Pleasant Estate. The allotment takes place to-morrow. ...

    Article : 24 words
  41. RIVERINA.

    ALBURY, Friday.—The Albury Racing Club will have a credit balance of £500 over the annual meeting. This is the largest profit over made by the club on a meeting. ...

    Article : 298 words
  42. NEW ZEALAND.

    WELLINGTON, Friday. — The Government has decided to acquire under the Land for Settlement Act the Kuron Estate, Otago, of 19,000 acres, at £7 per acre. ...

    Article : 42 words
  43. THE INQUEST.

    The coroner (Dr. Cole) stated last night that the inquest would be opened on Monday, May 4. After formal evidence it would be adjourned until May 11. Dr. Cole said ...

    Article : 53 words
  44. MUNICIPAL REFERENCE AT BALLARAT.

    BALLARAT, Friday.—In a report to the City Council the mayor (Councillor F. Brawn, M.L.C.) states:— "The terrible catastrophe at Sunshine Junction ...

    Article : 233 words
  45. Advertising

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    Advertising : 87 words
  46. THE PEOPLE'S FOOD.

    LILYDALE, Friday.—At the Court of Petty Sessions to-day, before Mr. Keogh, P.M., several persons were charged with having failed to securely seal their milk-cans for despatch to ...

    Article : 95 words
  47. DIRECTORY TO THE BOOK ARCADE.

    Books, New and Secondhand; Music, New and Secondhand; Stationery and Artist Material, entrance Bourke-street. Books, Wholesale—Immense variety, 3 flats, ...

    Article : 144 words
  48. PORT MELBOURNE COUNCIL ELECTION.

    An extraordinary election was held at Port Melbourne on Friday to fill the vacancy in the local council, caused by the resignation of Councillor W. Howe. The ...

    Article : 108 words
  49. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    MORANG, April 29.—There is practically no grass in this district, and farmers are very anxious about the coming winter. It is feared that a great number of already poor stock will die. ...

    Article : 94 words
  50. GEELONG AND DISTRICT.

    Some doubt having been expressed as to whether tenants of small holdings under the Government's closer settlement scheme were liable for municipal rates, the ...

    Article : 155 words
  51. CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY

    is unequalied as a cure for bad colds, croup, and whooping cough, and can be depended upon.— [Advt.] ...

    Article : 27 words
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