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  2. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Outtrim moved the second reading of the Daylight Saving Bill. In Canada and Great Britain, be said, the subject had ...

    Article : 1,147 words
  3. THE FLOODS.

    Captain R. M. Collins, the Commonwealth representative in London, has received a cablegram from Sir Prodyot Tagore, an influential Indian residing in Calcutta, who ...

    Article : 144 words
  4. SAVE THE INFANTS.

    The monthly meeting of the National Council of Women took place last night at the Austral Salon. The chair was occupied by Lady Carmichael. ...

    Article : 638 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 54 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Several new patrols have been formed with the Baden-Powell Scouts in Ballarat. The movement promises to be a great success. ...

    Article : 161 words
  7. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    The evidence given yesterday before the Coroner concerning the death of Alex. Finlay, carpenter, aged 48, who was killed at the works of Robert Harper and Co., Port ...

    Article : 274 words
  8. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    The annual municipal elections in all the cities, towns and boroughs throughout the State, with the exception of Melbourne unit Geelong, which are under separate ...

    Article : 296 words
  9. RICHMOND (City).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 220 words
  10. THE WEATHER.

    (Issued at 9 p.m. Thursday, 26th August.) VICTORIA.--Frosty morning in many parts. Fine day generally, with, however, gathering clouds and signs of approaching unsettled weather in the west ...

    Article : 190 words
  11. RESTORING THE RAILWAY SERVICES.

    With two exceptions, the railway services interrupted by the severe floods in the north and central districts have been restored. The interruption of the service ...

    Article : 60 words
  12. GEELONG.

    At an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders in the Geelong unci Western District Preserving Company, held on Thursday, it was decided to increase the ...

    Article : 125 words
  13. KILLED ON A RAILWAY LINE.

    A man, identified as Thomas Moore, cab driver, was run over and instantly killed on the railway line at the, Williaims-road gales, Hawksburn, yesterday. The man ...

    Article : 205 words
  14. SOUTH MELBOURNE (City).

    Very little intercut was taken in the municipal elections at South Melbourne this year, and only one contest took place, four out of the five retiring councillors being returned unopposed. In ...

    Article : 206 words
  15. OFFICIAL REPORTS.

    Official reports received by the Secretary of Public Works yesterday stated that the River Goulburn at Seymour and fallen from 14 feet 6 inches on the previous day ...

    Article : 144 words
  16. CAULFIELD (Town).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  17. CASTLEMAINE.

    The American bazaar in aid of the local hospital, proved a great success, realising a net profit of £42. The mayor of Castlemaine, Cr. T. ...

    Article : 101 words
  18. WEATHER NOTES.

    A sharp, frosty morning was followed by a bright pleasant day all over the State, the sky being generally clear, with a few scattered clouds on the coast in the morning and over the coast ...

    Article : 354 words
  19. COLLINGWOOD (City).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 168 words
  20. USE OF A RAILWAY BRIDGE.

    On the motion for adjournment in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Tunnecliffe asked the Premier to request the Railway Commissioners to allow the ...

    Article : 53 words
  21. UNLAWFUL ASSAULT.

    Two young men named R. C. Stewart and W. Sharp were charged at the Oakeigh court to-day with committing an unlawful assault on Charles E. Dain, cab ...

    Article : 72 words
  22. ST. KILDA (City).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 176 words
  23. AN INJURED JOCKEY.

    Albert S. Henkel, the jockey who was so heavily thrown and rolled upon by kite, horse W.P. at the Moonee Valley races on Wednesday, was taken to his home ...

    Article : 69 words
  24. DREDGES SUNK.

    The recent flood at Fryerstown has done more damage than was at first reported. The water rose so rapidly in Flyer's Creek that the Messrs. Syme Bros, had not time ...

    Article : 102 words
  25. FIRES.

    WARRACKNABEAL.--A house occupied by Mr. F. Spalding and owned by Mr. J. Garter was destroyed by fire at 3 a.m. on Thursday, together with the whole of ...

    Article : 64 words
  26. DESPONDENT MAN'S SUICIDE.

    A man who had reached the age of 71 years, named August Ahders, ended his life at his lodgings, Finlay-place, Carlton, on Wednesday night by swallowing strychnine. ...

    Article : 125 words
  27. FITZROY (City).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 114 words
  28. NEW SAVINGS BANK AGENCIES.

    Agencies of the Savings Bank will be opened at the undermentioned post offices for the transaction of Savings Bank business:--Luke Boga, on 28th August; Ultima, on 30th August. ...

    Article : 35 words
  29. WILLIAMSTOWN (Town).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 187 words
  30. POSITION OF JEPARIT.

    The water is now receding. It dropped about 8 inches to-day, and the embankment at the weir has been washed away, allowing a greater stream to flow into Lake ...

    Article : 127 words
  31. THE TROTTING TROUBLE.

    A meeting of breeders, owners, trainers and others interested in trotting, convened by Mr. J. B. Zander, of Melbourne, was held at the City Club Hotel to-night, to ...

    Article : 326 words
  32. OFFICIAL RAINFALL RECORDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 115 words
  33. THE POTATO DISEASE

    The Minister for External Affairs yesterday informed Mr. Livingston (S.A.), in the House of Representatives, that no agreement had been made between the Federal ...

    Article : 207 words
  34. FATAL BICYCLE ACCIDENT.

    As the result of a fall from a bicycle in December of last year, Wm. Clark, aged 15 years, died in the Melbourne Hospital on 30th ult. from meningitis, which ...

    Article : 107 words
  35. FOOTSCRAY (City).

    There were no elections in Footseray, Cr. Caldecott (North ward), Cr. Harris (Middle ward) and Cr. Fielding (South ward), being elected unopposed. ...

    Article : 29 words
  36. HAWTHORN (City).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  37. RAINFALL COMPARISON FOR MELBOURNE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 33 words
  38. WATERS SUBSIDING.

    The arrival of four days mails and papers by trolley last night was gladly welcomed. The ordinary train service was resumed today, and conditions generally are returning ...

    Article : 143 words
  39. PAWED BY A HORSE.

    Mr. Albert Atkinson, a well known farmer at Kongwak, was washing a young horse's shoulder, when the animal reared and struck him on the chest and face, ...

    Article : 66 words
  40. MALVERN (Town).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 66 words
  41. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 27 words
  42. RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 98 words
  43. COUNTRY

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 2,499 words
  44. A DETERMINED SUICIDE.

    Robert J. Harrison; 58 years of age, a poultry fanner, residing at Canterbury, was found dead in a well near his house, with his throat cut almost from ear to car. He ...

    Article : 77 words
  45. MOORABRIN (Shire).

    All the retiring councillors were re-elected without opposition on nomination day, excepting Mr. W. H. Barnett, the outgoing member for the West riding. He was opposed by Mr. E. C. de ...

    Article : 166 words
  46. RAIN IN QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 239 words
  47. PROHIBITION OF VICTORIAN POTATOES.

    A further telegram was received by the Secretary of Agriculture yesterday from the New South Wales Agricultural department in regard to the proclamation prohibiting ...

    Article : 166 words
  48. STATION OWNER INJURED.

    Mr. Geo. Wilson, owner of the Big Springs Station, was driving into Wagga to-day to attend the show when the horses bolted, and the buggy was overturned. He ...

    Article : 75 words
  49. PUMPING PLANT IN DANGER.

    The train from Swan Hill passed through Lake Boga to-day. A large volume of flood waters is being received here, which will endanger the Long Lake pumping ...

    Article : 42 words
  50. RIVER RISING AT SWAN HILL.

    Railway communication was restored today, and the first batch of mails since Friday were brought through on a trolley. The river is rising, and the settlers at Pental ...

    Article : 61 words
  51. THE ENGLISH MAIL.

    FREMANTLE.--The R.M.S. Orient arrived from London via ports on Thursday afternoon. Passengers--For Adelaide: Mr. Williams, Miss Mannheim, Mrs. Rosenberg. For Melbourne: Missis. Clarke, ...

    Article : 66 words
  52. NORTHCOTE (Town).

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 555 words
  53. NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

    Last week the Neglected Children's department proceeded against David Bristow, at Footscray court, to show cause why he should not contribute towards the maintenance of his son, aged 16½ ...

    Article : 634 words
  54. THE COMING SHOW.

    The annual visit of inspection to the Show grounds was made by the president (Mr. A. M'Cracken) and members of the council of the Royal Agricultural Society ...

    Article : 396 words
  55. RIVER GAUGINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 192 words
  56. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

    The thoroughbred sire St. Ambrose, by St. Simon, died at Elderslie Stud Farm, Oamaru, New Zealand, yesterday. ...

    Article : 20 words
  57. DEPARTMENTAL EXPERT'S ADVICE.

    During the course of a lecture on potato diseases, Mr. Seymour, the departmental expert, referred to the prevalence of Irish blight, which, be said, was one of the most ...

    Article : 389 words
  58. COUNTRY FOOTBALL.

    ARARAT.--A match was played at Ararat on Wednesday between the Stawell and Ararat clubs for the pennant. Scores:--Stawell, 8.14; Ararat, 5.6. ...

    Article : 25 words
  59. AN OCEAN WATERSPOUT.

    This morning, at about 7 o'clock, a large waterspout, which was described as "the sight of a lifetime" by hose who witnessed it, was seen on the ocean a mile ...

    Article : 157 words
  60. RUGBY FOOTBALL.

    WELLINGTON.--Marlbrough defeated Auckland by 8 goals to 3, and Wanganui beat Taranuki by 9 goals to 6. ...

    Article : 22 words
  61. FEDERAL LIBERAL ORGANISATION.

    A very successful meeting on behalf of the Commonwealth Liberal party was held at Allendale last Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance. Cr. J. T. Sloan ...

    Article : 94 words
  62. NEW INSOLVENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 100 words
  63. PURE FOODS ACT.

    At the city court to-day, the adjourned cases against Charles Bunting and Daniel Egan for breaches of the Pure Foods Act were again called on. ...

    Article : 163 words
  64. SUNDAY SHOPPING.

    At Fitzroy court yesterday Henry Leickefeldt, confectioner, Brunswick-street, Fitzroy, was charged with having traded on Sunday, 15th August. Evidence proved that a child was supplied ...

    Article : 71 words
  65. ARREST OF A CLERK.

    Josiah France, aged 27, clerk was yesterday arrested by Detective Sergeant M'Manamny and Detective Sexton on a charge of being in illegal possession of 29 law books and a quantity of ...

    Article : 61 words
  66. A NEW INDUSTRY.

    At a meeting of shareholders of the Venus Bay Sponge Syndicate to-day, the chairman (Mr. C. H. Goode) expressed the opinion that a new national industry ...

    Article : 78 words
  67. Advertising

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  68. LAW LIST.--THIS DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 110 words
  69. Advertising

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  70. PRAHRAN (City).

    There was only otic contest in this city, the retiring representatives of Prahran, South Yarra and Toorak wards being returned unopposed. At Windsor Mr. W. E. Brant, solicitor, fought an ...

    Article : 120 words
  71. Advertising

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    Advertising : 58 words
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