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  2. SPORTING NOTES.

    A number of horses, engaged in the various events to be run at Caulfield today arrived from the country yesterday. A. Taylor brought Acrobat, Vengeanco and Terrific H. J. Scobio had with him ...

    Article : 124 words
  3. AT THE TRADES HALL.

    There was considerable discussion at the weekly meeting of the Trades Hall Council held last night (Mr. Sitch, president, in the chair) on various matters connected with tho strike. ...

    Article : 3,016 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning fire occurred in a row ot four cottages in Dling street, Echuca East, which, but for the Jong westerly wind and the promptitude of the ...

    Article : 633 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    As the outcome of the recent proceedings in the Legislative Assembly, it is understood that Mr. J. S. Young, the Speaker, intends to resign his position, and also his seat as member ...

    Article : 276 words
  6. THE BUILDING SOCIETY PROSECUTIONS.

    The hearing of the charge of falsifying a ledger preferred against Mr. Wm. Doherty, late secretary of the Premier Permanent Building Society, was resumed in the Banco Court ...

    Article : 4,238 words
  7. FLEMINGTON TRAINING NOTES.

    Proceedings were exeedingly flat on the training ground yesterday morning, gentle exercise being the rule observed by nearly all the trainers. Among the exceptions were a spirit by Singapore at the end of steady ...

    Article : 123 words
  8. AFFAIRS AT THE COLLIERIES.

    Another detachment of 30 non-union laborers arrived at Greta today to fill slack coal. They were as usual met by a large crowd, and while being escorted to the pit by the police were the ...

    Article : 331 words
  9. CAULFIELD TRAINING NOTES.

    Several heavy showers fit on Friday morning, and the working of the teams located at Caulfield never caused less interest. There was simply nothing done but slow work. Knight, the steeplchaser, was caught by the leg ...

    Article : 150 words
  10. LATEST BETTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 400 words
  11. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The annual drill demonstration in connection with the public schools took place today at Monteflore Hill, and passed off successfully. ...

    Article : 30 words
  12. TASMANIA.

    A deputation representing the joint committee from Hobart and Launceston who have been working in reference to the proposed exhibition at Launceston, waited on the Premier this ...

    Article : 61 words
  13. NEW ZEALAND.

    Shearing has commenced in the Canterbury province, an unusual number of shearers being available. The Government does not intend to send a ...

    Article : 123 words
  14. QUEENSLAND.

    Two leaders of Saturday's strike procession at the police court today were each fined £10 for marching in contravention to the mayor's order. ...

    Article : 55 words
  15. THE OPENING OF THE RAILWAY TO BRIGHT.

    The ceremony of declaring the recently constructed railway to Bright, 19 miles in length, open to traffic was performed this afternoon. The Premier, who arrived by special train from ...

    Article : 1,145 words
  16. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At Port Adelaide the employers still continue to engage non-unionists and to gradually enlarge their sphere of operations. The number of vessels in dock was increased today by the ...

    Article : 134 words
  17. THE PEAK HILL GOLD RUSH.

    M. W. H. J. Slee, warden at Peak Hill, has sent the following telegram to the Mines department:—"There is nothing fresh to report from this field. Only four claims have obtained ...

    Article : 89 words
  18. OAKLEIGH PARK RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 179 words
  19. THE POST OFFICE CLOCK.

    The extraordinary delay which has arisen in getting tho General Tost Offico clock into working order needs some! explanation, mora cspooi- nlly as tho Town llnll clock lias been, for economical rontons, hardly croiiitnblo to tiio ...

    Article : 541 words
  20. ALLEGED FRAUDULENT INSOLVENCY.

    Alfred George Jones, charged with fraudulent insolvency, was presented at the City Court yesterday before Mr. Panton, P.M. Mr. C. A. Smyth appeared on behalf of the prosecuting ...

    Article : 237 words
  21. DELAYS IN THE SANDHURST TRAIN SERVICE.

    The train service is becoming quite disorganised owing to the scarcity of coal. The morning train from Melbourne arrived here an hour and a half late, and the trains on the ...

    Article : 226 words
  22. CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 700 words
  23. SUICIDE AT EAST ST. KILDA.

    A case of suicide was brought under the notice of the East St. Kilda police yesterday morning. The deceased was a gardener named Henry Richardson, living with his wife ...

    Article : 199 words
  24. THE STRIKE FUND.

    We have received £8 6s., the weekly contribution in aid of the strike fund from the Brunswick, Coburg and Northcote quarrymen. We have also received in aid of the fund £1 9s. collected ...

    Article : 63 words
  25. THE SANDHURST ART GALLERY.

    A special meeting of the art gallery committee, to consider the question of Sunday opening, was held this afternoon, the president (Mr. Jacob Colin) in the chair. He said that since the ...

    Article : 166 words
  26. THE DIFFICULTY IN THE MILLING TRADE.

    A meeting of the executive committee of the Amalgamated Millers' Association was held last night to consider the position to be taken up at the adjourned conference with the master ...

    Article : 121 words
  27. ALLEGED INSANITARY CONDITION OF A STATE SCHOOL.

    With reference to the statements which have been made as to the alleged insanitary condition of the West Yarraville State school, the head teacher of which has been suspended pending ...

    Article : 273 words
  28. THE OWNERSHIP OF THE RACEHORSE GULPHA.

    At the City Court yesterday, before Mr. Panton, P.M., the two cases of insulting behavior arising out of the disputed ownership of the hurdle racer Gulpha occupied the attention ...

    Article : 154 words
  29. ANOTHER FIRE AT THE PALACE HOTEL.

    A fire, involving damage to the extent of a few pounds, broke out at midnight in the reading room of the Palace Hotel, Bourke-street. The flames were discovered by Mr. Pearman, of ...

    Article : 71 words
  30. THE SLAUGHTERMEN'S DIFFICULTY.

    A special meeting of the Slaughtermen's Union was held in the Old Trades Hall last night to consider the present state of affairs with the master butchers. A unanimous ...

    Article : 95 words
  31. BOXING.

    The eight round contest between Peer Jackson, the famous colored boxer, and Joseph (oddard, the Barrier champion, for a prize of 400 sos., will take place at the Crystal Palace Company' hall, ...

    Article : 264 words
  32. TRADES HALL COUNCIL.

    The Trades Hall Council met last night, Mr. J. Sitch presiding. NEW SOCIETY. The Victorian Associated Society of Outdoor ...

    Article : 164 words
  33. THE SHEARERS AND THE PASTORALISTS.

    The following are extracts from the reports received at the head office of the Shearers' Union today from the various agents and secretaries. Shearing in the Burra and Clare districts South ...

    Article : 276 words
  34. SINGULAR CASE OF SOMNAMBULISM.

    A willow named Elizabeth Heydon was brought before the Fitzroy City Court yesterday morning on a nominal charge of Insulting behavior. Constable Treganing stated that at ...

    Article : 164 words
  35. MELBOURNE ATHLETIC CLUB.

    The members of this club are provided with an excellent programme for this evening. The principal event is a boxing contest between W. Williams, the light weight instructor to the club, ...

    Article : 161 words
  36. FATAL ACCIDENT AT SEA.

    The schooner Robert Burns left Launceston on the 25th ult. in company with the schooner 'Tommy, and therefore encountered the same severe weather as that vessel met with. It ...

    Article : 144 words
  37. THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  38. LAWN TENNIS.

    Geelong v. Melbourne.—This match, which has been creating a large amount of interest in tennis circles, will be played today, at Geelong. The local club will be represented by A. Kearney, M. Glassford, A. Guthrie, and ...

    Article : 68 words
  39. MINING NOTES.

    Broken Hill Proprietary Block 14.17th Oct.—Smelting return for week euding 16th Oct.:—Tons ore treated, 284 ; tons bullion produced, 61; oz. silver contained, 5619: average, 19.78 oz. silver per ton. Equal three furnaces 2½ days. ...

    Article : 63 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 142 words
  41. Advertising

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    Advertising : 351 words
  42. THE SITUATION IN THE OTHER COLONIES.

    Sir Alfred Stephen had another interview with the members of the labor defence committee today to talk over matters regarding the strike, and also to discuss the latest letter from ...

    Article : 189 words
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