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  2. SCHOOL SPEECH DAYS.

    The approach of the Christmas vacation has brought round the annually recurring speech days of the various public and private schools. SCOTCH COLLEGE SPEECH DAY. ...

    Article : 1,851 words
  3. THE BOTANIC GARDEN.

    The selection and reservation of the sites of the Botanic Garden and the Domain reflect great credit on the good taste and sound judgment of the late Mr. Charles Joseph Latrobe, ...

    Article : 2,138 words
  4. JUST AS I AM.

    Number twenty-five was the only house which in some wise broke the monotony of Milton-street, in the Potteries. It was a house of an original character, inasmuch as it had no ground ...

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  5. INTERCOLONIAL HANDBALL MATCH.

    The forthcoming match between the picked players of Victoria and New South Wales, to be played in Sydney about the middle of next month, is exciting great interest in the latter colony, Meetings have ...

    Article : 274 words
  6. THE CONVENT SCHOOLS.

    The annual exhibition day of the young ladies' boarding and day schools in connection with the Convent of Our Immaculate Lady of Mercy, Nicholson-street, Fitzroy, was held at the ...

    Article : 293 words
  7. NORTH FITZROY STATE SCHOOL.

    At the closing of the North Fitzroy State school yesterday, Mr. Jones, the head teacher, distributed sixty-six handsomely bound books as prizes. A piano was provided, and a very ...

    Article : 162 words
  8. SWIMMING.

    The Melbourne Swimming Club held their opening matches at the city baths on Thursday evening, 16th inst. The following were the results:--50 yards handicap, youths under 18: 1st, A. Bennie, scratch; ...

    Article : 293 words
  9. QUEEN'S COLLEGE.

    The usual distribution of prizes to the boys attending Queen's College took place at the school yesterday. The Von. Archdeacon Stretch presided. The large schoolroom was very ...

    Article : 105 words
  10. CLIFTON-HILL STATE SCHOOL.

    The annual distribution of prizes and demonstration of the Clifton-hill State school was held on Thursday evening in the Fitzroy Town Hall; Mr. William Smith, chairman of the board of ...

    Article : 156 words
  11. WEST MELBOURNE STATE SCHOOLS.

    The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils in the West Melbourne State schools took place last evening in the Hotham Town Hall; Mr. James Orkney, M.L.A., presiding. ...

    Article : 269 words
  12. BOWLING.

    The Prince Alfred play against the Richmond Union, at St. Kilda, to-day. The Carlton club plays a match to-day, President v. Vice-President. ...

    Article : 45 words
  13. EMERALD-HILL STATE SCHOOLS.

    The Emerald-hill board of advice held their annual prize distribution in the local town hall on Thursday evening. The attendance was very large. The Minister of Education, Messrs. ...

    Article : 154 words
  14. HAWTHORN GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    The distribution of prizes was made on Thursday by Mr. Murray Smith at the Hawthorn town hall. The proceedings were of the usual character--a few remarks of the nature ...

    Article : 477 words
  15. ATHLETICS.

    The handicaps for the various racing events in connection with the Temperance Gala, to be held in the Agricultural grounds, St. Kilda-road, on Boxing Day, will be found in our advertising columns, under the ...

    Article : 38 words
  16. BICYCLING.

    The Melbourne Bicycle Club meet at the water tank, on the Eastern-hill, at half-past two o'clock this afternoon, for a run to Keilor (ten miles) and back. It is probable that a detachment will go on either ...

    Article : 74 words
  17. CRICKET.

    The team to represent New South Wales in the approaching intercolonial match arrived by the ordinary train on Thursday evening, and were met by some members of the Victorian Cricketing Association ...

    Article : 372 words
  18. ST. KILDA HIGH SCHOOL.

    The first annual distribution of prizes at this school took place yesterday. In his report the head master, Mr. W. J. Rogers, congratulated the boys on their conduct during the year. The ...

    Article : 183 words
  19. BALLARAT STATE SCHOOLS.

    The distribution of State school prizes under the auspices of the city board of advice took place this evening, the presentation being made by the Minister of Education. During the ...

    Article : 262 words
  20. THE CARLTON STATE SCHOOLS.

    The annual distribution of prizes to the Carlton State school children, took place last night in the Town Hall. There was a very large attendant of parents and children, the hall being ...

    Article : 1,196 words
  21. ECHUCA HORTICULTURAL FLOWER SHOW.

    The first members' show of flowers, fruits and plants was held on Wednesday in the town hall, and although the weather was not propitious tho show proved a great success. The ...

    Article : 181 words
  22. TOORAK COLLEGE.

    The annual distribution of prizes took place on Wednesday afternoon in the schoolroom. There was a large attendance, and the proceedings were commenced with recitations and selections ...

    Article : 416 words
  23. INSOLVENCY COURT.

    In re John Harker, of Melbourne, nut and bolt manufacturer. Adjourned examination summons, George Ruddock, of Ballarat, was examined with respect to a statement made by the insolvent in ...

    Article : 203 words
  24. SPORTING NOTES.

    The meeting of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club will take place to-day, as has already been notified. The absentees do not amount to many, and should those horses start which now grace the list, there will be ...

    Article : 157 words
  25. PATENS AND TRADE MARKS.

    SIR,--The recent intercolonial conference passed a resolution, that in its opinion "Patents granted, or trade marks registered, in one colony should be valid in all;" and as there seems to be ...

    Article : 728 words
  26. HAMILTON RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 291 words
  27. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.

    Mr. C. A. Smyth prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. FALSE PRETENCES.--The trial of James Wm. Thompson on tho charge of obtaining money ...

    Article : 399 words
  28. MELBOURNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    The ordinary committee meeting was held on Monday afternoon; Mr. R. J. Jeffrey, the president, in the chair. Among the correspondence read, was a letter from the secretary of the ...

    Article : 482 words
  29. KING'S COLLEGE.

    The annual speech day and distribution of prizes to the scholars took place on Thursday night at the Athenaeum. Mr. Neighbour, M.A., presided, and there was a very large attendance of the parents ...

    Article : 309 words
  30. THE PORTLAND RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 words
  31. WESLEY COLLEGE SPEECH DAY.

    The annual speech day of Wesley College took place on Thursday, at the Temperance Hall. There was an exceedingly numerous attendance; and Mr. O. M. Spencer, Consul-General for the ...

    Article : 947 words
  32. KEW HIGH SCHOOL.

    The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Kew High School took place at the Recreation Hall on Thursday evening, at eight o'clock; Mr. Henry Henty presided. There was a ...

    Article : 226 words
  33. AQUATICS.

    A meeting of the Junior warehousemen's Rowing Club was held on Thursday evening, when the following were elected strokes for the trial fours to be rowed on Saturday, 15th January, 1881:--Messrs. J. ...

    Article : 208 words
  34. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

    BRIGHTON COURT (Friday).--CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.--James Perrin and Elias Worral, two rag and bottle boys, were charged with cruelty to a horse, which was not only suffering from bad ...

    Article : 107 words
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