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  2. SPORTING NOTES.

    Wednesday, 24th December.--Fitzroy races; Pakenham races; Tocumwal entries close; Bright general entries close. In the sporting columns of this week's ...

    Article : 560 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Australian Arms Hotel, corner of Sturt and Lyons streets, has been sold by Messrs. Brophy, Foley and Co., to Mr. W. Kenna, brewer, of Warrenhcip, for £1700. ...

    Article : 185 words
  4. VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

    The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. "ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACTS AMENDMENT BILL. The SOLICITOR-GENERAL moved the ...

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  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    The fact that Mr. J. C. Williamson and Mr. George Mangrove have combined their forces for the introduction of the pantomime for this season ought to be a sufficient ...

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  6. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    At the last meeting of the Murray Main Canal League at Berrigan, the secretary of that body was instructed to write to the State Premier, suggesting that he should ...

    Article : 63 words
  7. THE FEDERAL SERVICE.

    The regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act, which is to come into operation by proclamation on 1st January, having received the approval of ...

    Article : 342 words
  8. "MAJOR" TAYLOR

    SYDNEY.--The forthcoming A.N.A. cyclo meeting on the Melbourne Exhibition track will have the powerful attraction of the world's champion. "Major" Taylor and Mr. Percy Hunter to-day ...

    Article : 56 words
  9. ROWING.

    The following entries have been received for the Nagambie regatta, to be held on Boxing day:-- Maiden Fair: Nagambie, Yarra, Park, Footseray Seymour. Maiden Four: Mercantile, Nagambie, ...

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  10. CADETS' RIFLE MATCHES.

    At the annual ride meeting of the public schools cadets the Challenge Bugle was won by the Grange team with 138 points, Chatswood being second with 130. Albury ...

    Article : 157 words
  11. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

    The now legislation instituting a diploma in education was finally passed by the University Council at a meeting held yesterday, and Dr. Smyth, principal of the ...

    Article : 290 words
  12. YACHTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 39 words
  13. THE WEATHER.

    At a meeting of the State, Executive Council to-day it was derided to issue a proclamation appointing Sunday next a special day of prayer and thanksgiving ...

    Article : 44 words
  14. BENDIGO.

    During Monday night Messrs. R. Whiteside and Co.'s drapery establishment was broken into, but only about 30 in cash was stolen. ...

    Article : 23 words
  15. GEELONG.

    A sequel to the divorce case of Stokes v. Stokes, which, was recently heard in Melbourne and dismissed, was enacted at the central police court on Tuesday, when ...

    Article : 221 words
  16. LOSSES CAUSED BY RATNr

    The Heavy rain of last week has almost ruined the grain crops throughout the district. Hundreds of acres of English barley have turned quite yellow. ...

    Article : 77 words
  17. QUEENSLAND.

    The quantity of sugar exported from Queensland this season to date is 54,415 tons, as compared with 65,890 tons during the corresponding period of last season. ...

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  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Nicholas Krukoff, a representative of the Russian Minister of Agriculture, spent to-day looking over the Roseworthy Agricultural College. To-morrow he will ...

    Article : 217 words
  19. THE WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY

    Mildura reports a maximum shade temperature yesterday of 108 degrees, and at Echuca and Kilmore very heavy dust storms were experienced. DONALD.-- The recent beneficial rain has already ...

    Article : 278 words
  20. DISCIPLINE IN THE POSTAL DEPARTMENT.

    A Federal Government inquiry was held by a board composed of Mr. Betheras, Federal Public Service inspector, Mr. Spring hall and Mr. Miller of the Victorian nostal ...

    Article : 602 words
  21. CASTLEMAINE.

    At the last meeting of the council of the School of Mines, Mr. J. W. M'Cay, M.P., presiding, Mr. Carl Steiner was reappointed art master. A change is to be ...

    Article : 85 words
  22. SYDNEY CRICKETERS IN ADELAIDE.

    The New South Wales cricketers were farewelled at the conclusion of the inter-State match, when Sir Edwin Smith congratulated them on their victory. Noble, ...

    Article : 92 words
  23. WARRNAMBOOL.

    The number of Christmas visitors arriving from Melbourne and other centres is considerably in excess of the total for the corresponding period in recent years. ...

    Article : 171 words
  24. RAIN IN QUEENSLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  25. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A man was knocked down by a cab and killed in Fremantle yesterday. The body was identified to-day as that of John Spears, orderly at Lawler's Hospital. He ...

    Article : 115 words
  26. AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN AND WESTRALIA.

    Dr. Laver, who returned to Perth yesterday, says that ten of the Australian Eleven expressed willingness to come to Perth, but they expected £1200 to cover expenses for ...

    Article : 60 words
  27. SYDNEY TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 213 words
  28. STATION REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 113 words
  29. SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS TREAT.

    Continuing their Christmas treats to the poorer classes in the metropolis, the Salvation Army last evening provided a Christmas dinner to about 500 adults at the City ...

    Article : 200 words
  30. OBSERVATORY REPORT.

    The following report has been received from the Melbourne Observatory:-- Weather Chart, Tuesday, 23rd December, 9 a.m.--An atmospheric depression is developing over ...

    Article : 293 words
  31. SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.

    It was reported in "The Age" to-day that no fewer than four alleged lunatics were arrested yesterday. One of these, a respectably connected resident named Thomas ...

    Article : 191 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Supreme Court bus decided that the Wellington Racing Club has no power to exclude bookmakers from the course on race days. ...

    Article : 40 words
  33. Advertising

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    Advertising : 105 words
  34. BURNT TO DEATH IN THE BUSH.

    A gruesome discovery, has been made near Dannevirke. Two young men went to settle on a bush section nine miles away a few months ago, and were last seen on ...

    Article : 78 words
  35. Advertising

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  36. LICENSING COURT.

    The annual sittings of the Licensing Court for the metropolitan division were continued in the Insolvency Court yesterday, before Judge Molesworth, and Messrs. Keogh and Dwyer, P.M.'s. ...

    Article : 701 words
  37. 0UTTRIM AND HOWITT COAL CO.

    The ordinary general meeting of the Outtrim, Howitt and British Consolidated Coal Co. was held at tlie company's office, Collins-street, yesterday; Mr. R. B. Stamp, chairman of directors, ...

    Article : 574 words
  38. NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.

    Two travelling agents for the City Mutual Assurance Society had a narrow escape from drowning while crossing the Mitta River at Bowler's Crossing in a gig. The ...

    Article : 83 words
  39. TO-DAY'S FORECASTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 232 words
  40. CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 135 words
  41. THE ELINGAMITE WRECK.

    The inquiry into the wreck of the Elingamite was continued to-day. Peter Innes, motorman, deposed that there were eleven men in the purser's boat, which had to ...

    Article : 501 words
  42. BOLT WITH A BOTTLE OF BRANDY

    At Mr. M. Wenke's Domamungi Hotel, Chiltern, a man named Frank M'Donald, who appears to be suffering from delirium tremens, called at the hotel and deliberately ...

    Article : 78 words
  43. COUNTRY CRICKET. .

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 words
  44. A SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

    W. Barker, while cutting timber with n circular saw at Mr. Oates's, Traralgon South, met with a terrible accident. The timber stuck in the saw. and in endeavoring ...

    Article : 84 words
  45. INTER-STATE CRICKET.

    This match was continued to-day in beautiful weather, the wicket being still in splendid condition. Hack did not last long, as after adding 3 to his score he was ...

    Article : 358 words
  46. RIVER GAUGINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 124 words
  47. INTER-STATE JUNIOR CRICKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 words
  48. EARTHQUAKE SHOCK AT SUNBURY.

    The Rev. C. E. Gayer states that at 10.45 o'clock last night he felt an earthquake shock which continued for fully 30 seconds, causing the windows and doors to shake ...

    Article : 86 words
  49. BAY EXCURSIONS.

    The paddle steamer Ozone is advertised to have the Port Melbourne railway pier at 4 p.m. to-day for Queenscliff and Sorrento, to which places she also runs to-morrow (Christmas day) and on ...

    Article : 397 words
  50. Advertising

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  51. SHIRKING FILIAL OBLIGATIONS.

    At the court of potty sessions to-day, before Mr. R. J. Burrowes, P.M., Mr. J. T. Hill, grazier, and a councillor of the shire of Violet Town, was called upon to ...

    Article : 153 words
  52. Advertising

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    Advertising : 278 words
  53. BOWLING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 150 words
  54. MINE COMPENSATION CASE.

    RENDIGO.--At the sittings of the County Court last week, the second trial was heard of the ease brought by Mrs. E. J. Williams, widow, who sued the Shenandoah Co. for the recovery of ...

    Article : 241 words
  55. SUING FOR THE VALUE OF GIFTS

    At the Collingwood court yesterday, Charles Illing sued Emily Aslam, married woman, of Henry-street, for the recovery of a bicycle, canary and cage, and a basket, valued at £10, said to ...

    Article : 116 words
  56. PROPOSED MOE-WALHALLA LINE.

    Mr. A. Harris, M.L.A., has received a communication from the Minister for Lands, which has been forwarded to the railway trust. In the course of the letter ...

    Article : 315 words
  57. Advertising

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    Advertising : 97 words
  58. Advertising

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    Advertising : 106 words
  59. Advertising

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    Advertising : 67 words
  60. Advertising

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    Advertising : 66 words
  61. CYCLING.

    On account of the racing motors not being yet cleared at the customs, Mr. Robl, the champion pace follower of the world, and Mr. Dickentmann, the champion of Europe, will not be able to ...

    Article : 92 words
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