A party of maize pickers employed in a paddock at Picnic Point had a remarkably narrow escape on Saturday. Thos. Bain, in the employ of a local grazier, went up the ...
Article : 522 wordsGeorge Cairns, aged 36, a well-known resident of Ballarat, was killed on Monday by being run over by a cart. The deceased, who was the proprietor of an iron working ...
Article : 669 wordsAt the invitation of the mayor of Fitzroy (Cr. Gross) a large number of citizens, met after the council meeting in the mayor's room to do honor to the event of the hour. ...
Article : 276 wordsA grand patriotic demonstration has been arranged for Wednesday at the Sydney cricket ground in celebration of the relief of Mafeking; 20,000 school children will take ...
Article : 127 wordsOn Saturday last attention was drawn in the columns of "The Age" to a remarkable proposal which has been made to the council of the Melbourne University for handing ...
Article : 1,161 wordsThe proposed railway from Cooma to the Victorian border is beginning to cause dissensions down south. At Bombala, the Federal Capital League has decided to ...
Article : 103 wordsThe jubilations at the relief of Mafeking showed but little diminution in outward expression yesterday. Old, middle aged and young of both sexes were decked with ...
Article : 278 wordsAt the meeting of the Carlton branch of the A.N.A. last evening, Mr. R. Tragardh moved-- That this branch expresses its gratification at ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 341 wordsReports from Narandera and other parts of the Riverina show that the crops and pastures are looking splendid, and a good lambing and harvest are anticipated. The ...
Article : 46 wordsIn fine weather to-day the rejoicings over the relief of Mafeking were continued, and were even more enthusiastic than on Saturday, when the weather was cold and wet. ...
Article : 316 wordsThe Government Statist has issued the following return of sheep in this colony:-- Last year they numbered 36,213,514, a decrease on the previous year of 5,027,490. The ...
Article : 83 wordsGreat enthusiasm was displayed here. Alter the meeting of the agricultural and pastoral society at the shire hall, much jubilation was shown in speeches and the rendering of loyal songs. In the ...
Article : 1,716 wordsA shocking tram accident happened at Belmore Park on Sunday night. A young man named Archibald Wiseman, aged 28, living at Redfern, slipped off the steam ...
Article : 45 wordsThe commission appointed by the Government to prepare a scheme for the division of the colony into federal electorates will shortly submit its proposal. Owing to the ...
Article : 730 wordsThe Boroondara shire council chamber was decorated with the red, white and blue last night, and the president of the shire moved--"That their appreciation of the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 203 wordsThe excitement in connection with the relief of Mafeking continues, and the streets are still crowded, while the decorations and illuminations are on the same ...
Article : 137 wordsThe members of the Coburg council last night exchanged felicitations upon the great event, when Cr. H. Francis secured a suspension of the standing orders for the ...
Article : 108 wordsThe following are to-day's forecasts:-- VICTORIA (Monday, 6 p.m.).--By Mr. Baracchi: Generally fine inland. Cloudy, with passing misty showers, in coastal districts. Light southerly winds. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 346 wordsThe news of the relief of Mafeking was received in Hawthorn with many manifestations of delight. The local shopkepers decorated their premises, and flags were ...
Article : 157 wordsTo-day was observed as a Government holiday in celebration of the relief of Mafeking. Thanksgiving services were held in the garrison hall, Stirling, and an address ...
Article : 73 wordsThe annual competition for the prizes offered by the Austral Debating Society were continued on Monday afternoon and evening in the Princess's Theatre. During ...
Article : 431 wordsRepresentatives of the coal mine owners and the Coal Miners' association of the colony met in conference at the Mines department's offices yesterday with a view to ...
Article : 249 wordsAt Malvern last night, when the council met, Cr. Knox, M.L.C., said the occasion should not pass without expressing profound gratification on the part of the council and ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 392 wordsAt noon on Saturday the glad news was announced on board the steamer Afric by her captain, and the intelligence, spreading like magic, was communicated to the two ...
Article : 88 wordsThe council of the League of Victorian wheelmen met at the Port Phillip Club Hotel, Flinders street, last evening. Mr. R. W. Best, M.L.A., presided. An illuminated address was presented ...
Article : 149 wordsThe matter of the proposed purchase of a new piano for the local hall gave rise to a stormy scene in the Coburg council last night. During a discussion, Cr. Voice remarked that it ...
Article : 263 wordsBefore proceeding to business yesterday the Prahran council gave expression to its loyal sentiment by singing the National An them. Cheers were also given for Colonel ...
Article : 194 wordsAt a meeting of the Melbourne Chess Club, held on Monday evening, 1st inst., the following players were selected to represent Victoria in the annual telegraphic match with New South wales, on 24th ...
Article : 158 wordsThe ex-Premier, when asked this morning if he considered that Mr. Kingston's defeat in the Southern district for the Legislative Council would be considered by the latter ...
Article : 95 wordsThe mayor of Geelong (Alderman W. P. Carr) is inviting the ratepayers to a complimentary concert at the mechanics' institute on 1st June. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe annual encampment at Lytton Commenced to-day. Most of the corps are under canvas. ...
Article : 18 wordsAt the monthly meeting of the mining board on Monday, prisided over by Mr. Cameron, M.L.A., considerable feeling was displayed in regard to the Department of ...
Article : 144 wordsThe Minister of Mines starts on Friday for Tarcoola gold fields, accompanied by the Government Geologist. From 1st July, 1899, to 19th May, 1900, ...
Article : 53 wordsTuesday, 22nd May.--Fitzroy races; St. Arnaud entries close. Handicaps were supplied by Mr. F. F. Dakin yesterday. for the meeting of the ...
Article : 497 wordsAt a meeting held in Sydney last month, when the Australasian Bowling Association was formed, a committee, consisting of Messrs. Jno. Young Fred. Thomas (New South Wales), J. Pullar and ...
Article : 489 wordsThe stormy weather among the Pacific Islands has caused another shipping disaster. The three-masted schooner Niels Ribe, sailing the Norwegian flag, has been wrecked ...
Article : 212 wordsAs in other suburbs the public joy was manifested in Richmond on Saturday by the display of all available bunting, and the blowing of whistles and ringing of bells ...
Article : 139 wordsReceived by The Australian Estates and Mortgage Company Limited:-- London, 19th May.--A firm market, at opening prices. Wool sales close on the 25th instant. ...
Article : 55 wordsParliament will meet on 29th inst, but only to adjourn again, no important business being ready. The sittings of the railway commission ...
Article : 110 wordsA little boy named Frederick Clements, 8½ years old, the son of Mr. Joseph Clements, was drowned in Boggy Creek on Saturday. Deceased and his little sister were ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 119 wordsOn Saturday evening a torchlight procession and demonstration in the town ball signalised the occasion. The mayor and town clerk led the procession in their official ...
Article : 113 wordsThe Government has decided that no time shall be lost in appointing a secretary to assist Colonel Templeton in organising the rifle club movement. The decision that ...
Article : 95 wordsIn celebration of the relief of Mafeking on Saturday night, Mr. Gillespie set a tar barrel alight inside the railway cutting reserve, opposite his store. During the frolics ...
Article : 122 wordsThe body found on Saturday could not be identified at the inquiry held to-day before Dr. Robertson. Another body, very much decomposed and unrecognisable, was washed ...
Article : 63 wordsThe P. and O. Company's steamer Victoria arrived at Plymouth 19th. The F.M.S. Australian, homewards, left Port Said 16th. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe news was greeted at Williamstown by bells from the Loch Torridon, at the new pier, and the Government steamer Lady Loch, at the dock pier, followed by ...
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Advertising : 57 wordsThe large wool shed at Gnarpurt, the property of Mr. James Chester Manifold, was burnt down on Sunday. The origin of the fire is unknown. ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Tue 22 May 1900, Page 6
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