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  2. OWNERSHIP OF STATION.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.—An important, taxation appeal, involving large amounts, and of considerable interest to graziers, came before Chief Justice Blair in the ...

    Article : 469 words
  3. ON TOP OF LATTICE STEEL TOWER.

    A remarkable picture, taken 250ft. above the ground, showing workmen fastening electric supply cables to the top of the lattice steel towers which are to carry power from Yallourn across the Yarra to distributing depots in the metropolitan area. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 46 words
  4. BEAM WIRELESS.

    No information is in the possession of the Postmaster-General (Mr. Gibson) regarding the beam wireless service to Australia, beyond that contained in a cable ...

    Article : 1,447 words
  5. HUGE WEDGETAIL EAGLE PRESENTED TO MUSEUM.

    This huge wedgetail eagle, measuring almost 7ft across the wings, was shot at Lancefield Junction on Saturday by Mr. L. Naughton, who presented the specimen to the National Museum. It is now in the hands of the taxidermist. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 44 words
  6. NEW SHIRE HALL AT FRANKSTON.

    The new shire hall at Frankston will be opened officially on Friday. Yesterday the municipal offices were occupied for the first time. Workmen are still employed on the building, which will not be completed for several weeks. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 42 words
  7. FOSSIL REMAINS OF GIANT KANGAROOS.

    Mr. J. E. Lockir, of Heywood, discovered recently the remains of a race of giant kangaroos, embedded in the roof of a shallow stone cave. Several specimens of the jaws of these extinct animals were sent to the National Museum, where they were photographed yesterday with the skull of a modern red kangaroo. These extinct marsupials were about 12ft. in height, and almost twice as large as any kangaroo alive to-day. I. Skull ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 105 words
  8. METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.—The general conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia met this morning to pass the minutes and settle outstanding questions. ...

    Article : 458 words
  9. OVERCROWDED TRAMCARS IN THE CITY.

    Numerous complaints have been made by passengers leaving the city by tramcar at the "peak" loading period in the evening. Crowds fill the safety zones, and are forced to wait while car after crowded car passes by, unable to take a passenger more. The photograph was taken after half-past 5 o'clock last night opposite St. Paul's Cathedral. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 62 words
  10. DEMOLISHING BURNLEY CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

    Because the vibration caused by trams and trains had affected the foundations of St. Bartholomew's Church of England, Burnley, the parishioners decided to demolish the building and build a now church in a quieter spot. The ruins of the church as they appeared yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 49 words
  11. HEALTH IN THE COUNTRY.

    Steps to combat more effectively outbreaks of disease were outlined to members of the Health Commission yesterday afternoon. The chairman (Dr. Robertson) ...

    Article : 250 words
  12. INSPECTION OF POSSIBLE SITES FOR NEW CATTLE SALEYARDS.

    Representatives of the State Ministry, the Town-planning Commission, and vendors of sheep and cattle, yesterday inspected the various sites on which it is suggested that cattle saleyards should be established. On the left are Councillor Wharlngton, Mr. C. H. Fethney, and Alderman Stapley, chairman of the Town-planning Commission. Next is the Parliamentary group, Mr. McGregor, M.L.C., the Premier (Mr. Allan) and Mr. Mackrell, M.L.A. Mr. A. Hutchings (Albury) and Councillor J. Chittick (Seymour) represented the Interests of the vendors. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 91 words
  13. IMPERIAL EX-SERVICE MEN.

    Sir,—When travelling about the Commonwealth last year I asked "Diggers," many of whom I had known in France and Flanders. whether they belonged to ...

    Article : 295 words
  14. SCHOOL "TUCK-SHOPS."

    The Health Commission yesterday afternoon considered a health officer's report on the condition of "tuck-shops" at public schools. It was reported that the shops at ...

    Article : 198 words
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