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  2. PRINCE'S-BRIDGE STATION.

    Steps are being taken to convene a meeting of residents and business people in Flinders-street and the eastern end of the city generally to discuss the proposals of the ...

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  3. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 192 words
  4. GENERAL NEWS.

    A deputation from the Geelong Sewerage Trust, introduced by Mr. Plain, M.L.A., requested the Minister for Public Works yesterday for an extended tenure of the land ...

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  5. TASMANIAN BY-ELECTIONS.

    HOBART, Wednesday.—By-elections were held to-day to fill the vacancies in the House of Assembly caused by the election of Messrs. Jensen and Long, both Labour ...

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  6. CONVICTED IMMIGRANT. M.R. BATCHELOR'S STATEMENT.

    Commenting yesterday on the case of Ernest Cogger, who was sentenced at the Hawthorn Court on Tuesday, the Miuislcr for External Affairs (Mr. Batechlor) said ...

    Article : 267 words
  7. GOLF. NEW SOUTH WALES TOURNAMENT.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The semi-finals of the New South Wales Amateur Championship were disposed of to-day at Kensington, in glorious weather. The matches were the Hon M. Seott ...

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  8. BOARDING-OUT SYSTEM.

    BALLARAT, Wednesday.—In the Children's Court to-day a widow, who has had two of her children boarded out to her since October, 1907, applied to Mr. H. M. ...

    Article : 403 words
  9. RIVERSDALE CLUB.

    The members of this club will play for the June monthly medal by stroke play next Saturday, when a ballot far new members wiil also take place. ...

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  10. PENSHURST CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 125 words
  11. ST. ARNAUD TOURNMENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 137 words
  12. THE WEATHER. OFFICIAL REPORT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 575 words
  13. THE RAILWAYS. FOUR HUNDRED MILES.

    The Minister for Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson) says that the State has now in hand the construction of nearly 400 miles of country railway lines. These include some whihc ...

    Article : 170 words
  14. DERELICT DINGHY.

    QUEENSCLIFF, Wednesday.—When R. Martin and his mate in the fishing boat Elsie were in the vicinity of the Corsair Reef at daylight this morning on their way ...

    Article : 108 words
  15. MR. WATT'S VIEWS.

    The Cictorian State authourities are anxions to disown the immigrant who, aecording to the statements made at the Howthorm Court on Tuesday, has spent four ...

    Article : 141 words
  16. TOORA V. YARRAM.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 words
  17. IN THE POLICE COURTS. FITZROY EXPLOSION.

    In the District Court yesterday an application was brought, under the Police Regulations Act, to deecide the ownership of a bacon-cutter held by Detective Bannon, and claimed on the one hana ...

    Article : 491 words
  18. GOLFERS IN POSSESSION.

    PORTLAND, Monday.—A matter that has been agitating the public for some time was brought up at the last meeting of the borough council by the receipt of a letter ...

    Article : 226 words
  19. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 89 words
  20. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    WAGGA, Tuesday.—Mr. E. Crouch has given notice of his intention to move at the annual meeting of the Farmers' and Setlers' Association the following resolution ...

    Article : 204 words
  21. YARROWEYAH STATION MISTRESS.

    The Railways Commissioners recently decided to place a woman in charge of the Yarroweyah railway station. A number of local residents, who elaim that the station ...

    Article : 119 words
  22. TASMANIAN SHEEP SHOW.

    HOBART, Wednesday.—The seventysecond annual show of sheep at Campbell-town was more than usually succesful as regards the number and quality of the sheep ...

    Article : 139 words
  23. RAILWAY GATES CARRIED AWAY.

    The 6.15 p.m. train from Coburg to Flindersstreet earried away the gates at the Union-street railway crossing on Tuesday. ...

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  24. IMPROVED SERCICE TO SWAN HILL.

    KERANG, Wednesday.—A conference took place yesterday between councillors of the shires of Swan Hill and Kergan in reference to obtaining a better railway service between Swan Hill and Kerang. It ...

    Article : 185 words
  25. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.—The gold won during May was 36,909oz., an increase of 461 fine ounces as compared with May last year. The value of the gold was £156,779, ...

    Article : 33 words
  26. DAVIS CUP.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Baron Von Bissing, who took part in the New South Wales lawn tennis tournament, is anxious that Germany should compete in the next ...

    Article : 79 words
  27. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    A petition from 165 ratepayers residing in Albert-park was presented to the South Melbourne City Council on Wednesday night, praying that the council would compel the directors of the ...

    Article : 1,130 words
  28. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Wednesday.—The registrar in bankruptey yesterday ordered the issue of a warrant for the arrest of F. B. Smith, of Cue, who wrote that he could not come ...

    Article : 90 words
  29. OBSOLETE CARRIAGES.

    Sir,—On King's Birgthday, in company wiht several friends, I went to Prahran football ground by one of the "specials" from Ascotvale, We purchased first-class tickets, which were specially ...

    Article : 116 words
  30. BILLIARDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  31. UNREGISTERED DENTIST.

    At teh St. Kilda Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Moriso, P.M., and Mr. O'Donnell, J.P., W. H. Wilson, residig at the corner of Chapel and inkerman streets, was charged, on the information ...

    Article : 240 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    WELLINGTON, Wednesday.—As the result of a fire in the basement of a warehouse in Dunedin, the stocks of oils, travellers' samples, softgoods, and miscellancous ...

    Article : 82 words
  33. METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—The Methodist General Conference concluded its business today. The usual votes of thanks were passed. A large contingent of Victorian, ...

    Article : 42 words
  34. LENGTHENING A DOCK.

    Messrs. Wright and Orr, of the Yarra graving dock, made application in writing to the South Melbourne Council at their meeting last evening, for permission to ...

    Article : 171 words
  35. RIVER GAUGINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 146 words
  36. THE LICENSING. ACT. REDUCTION BOARD.

    The Licenses Reduction Board yesterday concluded its sittings, dealing with the cases listed for the Princes Hill deprivation sittings. In the case of the Victora Hotel Kay-street, ...

    Article : 210 words
  37. DAMAGES FOR DETENTION.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Septimus Walter Smith brought an action in the Supreme Court to-day to recover £500 from the Governor of Darlinghurst Gaol, as a penalty ...

    Article : 84 words
  38. TRARALGON CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 386 words
  39. FOOTBALL UMPIRE IN COURT.

    Charles Curtis, an umpire of the Victoraiann Football League, was at the Hawthorn Court on Tuesday. proceeded against by a young woman named Margarct M'Laren for the maintenance of a child ...

    Article : 232 words
  40. AUSTRALIAN AERO CLUB.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.—An aero club and glider school has been formed in Brisbane. It is claimed to be the first in Australia. ...

    Article : 27 words
  41. AN EXCITING NIGHT.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In the Beatty will case, before the Central Criminal Court to-day, James Priestly, who had pleaded guilty, was called as a Crown witness, and ...

    Article : 239 words
  42. MISSING WOMAN.

    Mrs. Gould, 78 years of age, is missing from her home at 11 Airlic-avenue, Armadale, and her relatives are concerned. Mrs. Gould left home at half-past 10 o'clock ...

    Article : 89 words
  43. FOOTBALL. LEAGUE UMPIRES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 189 words
  44. LICENSEE NOT BLAMABLE.

    ST. ARNAUD, Wednesday.—William Taynoton, of the Royal Hotel. was eharged at the police court yesterday with having traded on Sunday, May 1. The evidence was that Constables M'Phee ...

    Article : 168 words
  45. TRANSCONTINENTAL LINE.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Information has been received that Mr. Amos, who is making a survey of the proposed transcontinental line, has reached Eromanga, ...

    Article : 44 words
  46. SEYMOUR CLUB.

    On Saturday the tie between T. R. Goldie, Roberts and H. M'Kenzie was played off, and resulted in a win for T. R. Goldiie and J. T. Roberts. The Bogey competition was also won ...

    Article : 58 words
  47. SKATING CARNIVAL.

    A "floral and all-white" carnival drew to the South Yarra rink last night a numerous assembly of devotees of roller-skating, and, from the point of view alike of the participants in the ...

    Article : 215 words
  48. BAIRNSDALE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 171 words
  49. PRICE OF BREAD.

    PENSHURST, Wednesday.—The bakers have reduced the price of bread from 7d. to 6d. per 4lb. loaf. ...

    Article : 20 words
  50. COUNTRY CASES.

    GEELONG, Tuesday.—Amy Phillips, licenses of the Olive Branch Hotel, for allowing liquor to be suppled to a person under the age of 18 years and consumed upon her premises on Mayy 6 was ...

    Article : 71 words
  51. SHIP'S DOCTOR CHARGED.

    PERTH, Wednesday.—The Criminal Court has been engaged during the past two days considering the charge against. Dr. Bowkett of having made a false statement ...

    Article : 108 words
  52. FRENCHWOMAN'S DEATH.

    PERTH, Wednesday.—To-day the mysterious death of Mignon Vasseur a Frenchwoman, who was burned to death by a lamp upsetting a week ago, was before the police ...

    Article : 127 words
  53. MUNICIPAL CONSOLIDATION.

    A communication was received at the Caulfield Council on Wednesday from T. Cooper, of Carrington-crescent, East St. Kilda, asking the mayor to preside at a public meeting to be called to ...

    Article : 86 words
  54. TEACHERA' HOLIDAYS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—As a fermer who takes a trip to town every September excurion, I say by alkl means let the schoolmaster and his family come at the same time, and give him ...

    Article : 151 words
  55. DOMINION RUGBY TEAM.

    WELLINGTON, Wednesday.—The manager of the New Zealand Rugby team cabled for two more men to be sent to Sydney. Arery, of Wellington, will go, and the other selection will be made ...

    Article : 35 words
  56. A.N.A. EXECUTIVE.

    A discussion of interest to A.N.A. members took place before the Port Melbourne branch on Tuesday night. Mr. J. Toutcher moved that the branch's delegates to the metropolitan committee ...

    Article : 234 words
  57. Advertising

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  58. APPEAL FOR FIREWOOD.

    Sir,—Will vou kindly grant me space to plead for firewood, or its equivalent, for the 135 friendless orphans, of both sexes, in St. Joseph's Home for Destitute Children, ...

    Article : 89 words
  59. YARRAWONGA.

    YARRAWONDA, Tuesday.—Yesterday the golf club held a foursome competition over 18 holes, for men, but only four pairs contested, Messrs. A. Robin and D. Webster winning. Scores:—A ...

    Article : 53 words
  60. Advertising

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  61. CATHEDRAL SERVICES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Like "A Worshipper," I an of the opinion that the choral celebrations of Holy Communion at St. Paul's Cathedral are most disappointing. What can be the ...

    Article : 61 words
  62. STAWELL.

    STAWELL, Tuesday.—The opening meeting at the Stawell club's links on Monday was attended by a contingent of 15 players from the Chalambar (Ararat) club. The green and course were in ...

    Article : 106 words
  63. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—If the country excursions in Sepember were advaneed a couple of weeks, so as to inchide country teachers, it would make a considerable differemce in the number of ...

    Article : 141 words
  64. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    OMEO, Wednesday.—A fire broke out at the residence of Mr. R. Worcester. The Swamp, Omeo, and destroyed the house and furniture. Mr. Worcester and family were absent at the time. The ...

    Article : 52 words
  65. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—As a regular attendant at the Cathedral. and having had considerable experieuce in singing. 1 claim to have some authority for saying 1 have never heard any of the ...

    Article : 90 words
  66. CAMPERDOWN CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 words
  67. Advertising

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  68. Advertising

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  69. Advertising

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  70. PORT FAIRY CLUB.

    A trophy, presented by Mrs. Muggridge, for mixed doubles, was won by the Rev. Fenton and Miss Whiting, 116—11—105' J. Gibson and Miss M. Kell coming next, with 119—12—107. ...

    Article : 33 words
  71. Advertising

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  72. Advertising

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    Advertising : 39 words
  73. HORSHAM.

    HORSHAM, Tuesday.—A handicap for men was played on Monday, with the followlug result:— E. Kimberley, 102—14—88; T. M'Ginn, 99—5—93; S. Buckley, 101—7—94; W. M'Ginn, 101—6—95; ...

    Article : 53 words
  74. Advertising

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    Advertising : 17 words
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