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  2. THE WEATHER

    The feeling of doubt which was beginning to obtrude itself on the public mind concerning the likelihood of a dry season was effectually dispelled by the general ...

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  3. WORK AND WAGES.

    At the meeting of the Master Hair Dressers' Association on Wednesday evening gratification was expressed regarding the success of the appeal of the employers ...

    Article : 151 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mounted Constable Hingston, of the Ballarat city force, has been promoted to the criminal investigation branch of the service, and is on Monday next to ...

    Article : 41 words
  5. P0WLETT COAL FIELD.

    The keeper of one of the boarding houses at Wonthaggi, the State coal mine township, informs us that, although there are vast quantities of coal, including slack coal, ...

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  6. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS.

    Mr. F. W. Dawborn, who is seeking election to the Legislative Council for the Melbourne South province, addressed his first meeting last night in the Empire Hall, ...

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  7. Advertising

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  8. BENDIGO.

    The annual meeting of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held at the town hall on Thursday, under the presidency of Mr. S. H. M'Gowan. ...

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  9. UNIONISTS IN GOLD MINES.

    At a meeting of the Miners' Association to-night Mr. Shepherd moved that a letter be forwarded to the Berringa branch congratulating members on the successful ...

    Article : 153 words
  10. RAIN IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE.--over rain on inch of rain was registered on Wednesday at 120 South Australian stations. ...

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  11. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    A magisterial inquiry was conducted by Mr. W. Pearson at the Williamstown and Footscray hospital yesterday. concerning the death of a sailor named charles ...

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  12. NELSON PROVINCE.

    Mr. T. G. Miners, the retiring member for the Nelson province, addressed a meeting of electors at the Ararat town hall to-night, when Cr. J. Moore .occupied ...

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  13. MISSING DANISH BARQUE.

    All hope has been abandoned for the safety of the missing Danish barque Princesses Marie, bound from Sydney to Smoky Bay, S.A. She is believed to have ...

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  14. DOCTOR'S WARNING TO PARENTS

    The deputy coroner (Mr. A. Levy, J.p.) on Thursday held a magisterial inquiry at the Ballarat East court regarding the death of a child aged two months named Stanley ...

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  15. WHARF LABORERS AND TIMBER YARD EMPLOYES.

    The Wharf Laborers' and Saw Mill and Timber Yard Employes' Unions have not been able to agree over the delimitation of their spheres of work. The wharf laborers' ...

    Article : 178 words
  16. GERMAN IMMIGRANTS.

    The British-India steamer Perthshire, which left London on 24th April, has on board 348 immigrants, for Queensland, 131 nominated and 110 assisted, and 85 free ...

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  17. MOUNT GAMBIER STREETS FLOODED.

    Terrific rain fell here this evening, resembling the bursting of a cloud. The streets became covered with flood water, and were rendered impassable to foot ...

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  18. GEELONG.

    A public, meeting was held at East Geelong on Thursday evening, when a resolution was carried to the effect that, because of the bad treatment meted out to the ...

    Article : 125 words
  19. FORECASTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 153 words
  20. PROHIBITED IMMIGRANTS.

    There were several cases at the Water Police Court in which mariners were proceeded against on charges alleging breaches of the Immigration Restriction Act. ...

    Article : 92 words
  21. A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

    George. Primrose, of Boolarra arm, was brought into Morwell on Tuesday suffering from two deep wounds in his forehead. caused by failing on the spikes of a reaping ...

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  22. FEDERAL POLITICS.

    A complimentary "social" was tendered to Mr. P. J. Moloney, member for Indi, to-night in the town hall. There was a crowded attendance. Mr. Jas. Scott, ...

    Article : 219 words
  23. LABOR TROUBLES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Arbitration Court, the engine drivers citation against the timber companies was dismissed because it was shown that only 40 members of the union, ...

    Article : 197 words
  24. CASTLEMAINE.

    The Presbyterian church is having a pipe organ constructed by Mr. G. Finoham, of Richmond, at a cost of £450. The congregation had subscribed £400, and to have ...

    Article : 53 words
  25. WARRNAMBOOL.

    An industrial exhibition was opened on Thursday afternoon at St. John's Presbyterian school hall, in aid of the Sunday school. A series of competitions for literary ...

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  26. AN AXEMAN INJURED.

    This afternoon a man named W. Waycott, employed clearing timber off the blocks of land in the State township, met with a very painful accident. Whilst ...

    Article : 100 words
  27. WEATHER NOTES.

    Gusty, unpleasant northerly wind prevailed in the city yesterday, with an overcast sky. About 9.30 in the evening light steady rain began to fall. In the south-west district and along the coast ...

    Article : 315 words
  28. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Two nominations were received on Wednesday for the extraordinary vacancy in the Brunswick council caused by the death of Cr. Robshaw, who represented the South ward. These were ...

    Article : 85 words
  29. HAMILTON.

    A Church of England's Men's Society has been established in connection with Christ Church, with Archdeacon Harris as president. The objects live to advance ...

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  30. YOUNG MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF.

    Gordon Watkins, son of the mayor of Waverley, shot himself to-night. He was living with his parents in Waverley, and returned home from business a little after ...

    Article : 63 words
  31. NORTHERN PROVINCE.

    At the close of the annual meeting of the Agricultural Society to-day, the health of the Minister of Agriculture was proposed by the president (Mr. Gowan). ...

    Article : 159 words
  32. DEATH FROM ANTHRAX.

    Mr. Richard Crowe, brother of ex-Cr.Crowe, has died from anthrax after an operation. Deceased was 48 years of age, and leaves a widow and nine children. ...

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  33. TRADES HALL COUNCIL.

    A meeting of the Trades Hall Council was held last night, Mr. C. Gray (president) in the chair. STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS AND POLITICS. ...

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  34. SOUTH MELBOURNE TENDERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 123 words
  35. MELBOURNE EAST PROVINCE.

    Mr. W. Pitt, who is seeking election for the Melbourne East province, addressed a meeting at the Fitzroy town hall last night. The mayor of Fitzroy (Cr. Galagher) ...

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  36. FALL OF 200 FEET.

    David D. Sampson, shift boss at the British mine, fell down the shaft this morning, and was killed. Deceased was standing on the staging at the 600 feet level ...

    Article : 110 words
  37. COAL GREEK MINES.

    The intelligence in the Age to-day regarding the Coal Creek mines was received with feelings of satisfaction, and the hope was expressed that the company would ...

    Article : 49 words
  38. POST OFFICE METHODS.

    Mr. Triggs, Controller of Railway Accounts, who was appointed Commonwealth royal commissioner to investigate the irregularities disclosed during the trial ...

    Article : 139 words
  39. LAW AGAINST LIGHTING FIRES.

    At the local police court on Wednesday H .C. Holden and J. Williamson were proceeded against for lighting a fire at Olinda on 25th April last, and endangering their ...

    Article : 57 words
  40. PRAHRAN'S HEALTH REPORT.

    The annual report of the health officer of Prahran, Dr. Fetherston reached the local council on Monday. It stated the estimated population at 44,000. Births totalled 931--12 more than last ...

    Article : 172 words
  41. STATE FINANCIAL POSITION.

    Mr. Baillieu addressed a fairly large audience in the Star Theatre to-night. The chair was occupied by Mr. R. Lougstaff. Mr. Baillieu said it was abhorrent to him ...

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  42. DEATH FOLLOWS BLOOD POISONING.

    The boy George Stamp, whose leg had to be amputated owing to blood poisoning, the result of a wound received from a knife whilst he was skinning a poisoned sheep. ...

    Article : 53 words
  43. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 25 words
  44. FIRE BRIGADE'S SERVICES RECOGNISED.

    R. A. D. Sinclair, captain of the Beaufort Fire Brigade, has received a letter from Mr. L. M'Clelland, Secretary for Railways, stating that the Commissioners desire him ...

    Article : 110 words
  45. RAINFALL COMPARISON FOR MELBOURNE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 31 words
  46. SUICIDE OF DOCTOR'S WIFE.

    A telegram from Kookynie reports that the dead body of Mrs. Walker, wife of Dr. Walker, of the Kookynie Hospital, was found in the bush near the hospital with a ...

    Article : 71 words
  47. OFFICIAL RAINFALL RECORDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 148 words
  48. THE COBURG TRAMS.

    At the Coburg branch of the Political Labor Council on Wednesday evening it was moved-- That this branch enters Its emphatic prote t against the Coburg council having consented ...

    Article : 235 words
  49. ECHUCA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    A joint meeting of the agricultural society and residents of the town and district was hold this afternoon in the town hall for the purpose of furthering the interests of ...

    Article : 101 words
  50. RAILWAY MEN LEAVE WORK.

    Owing to the refusal of the Railway Commissioners to pay men engaged on the railway deviation works for the holiday on the occasion of the late King's funeral, all the ...

    Article : 138 words
  51. INSTITUTE OF DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

    There was an excellent attendance at the athenaeum yesterday afternoon, when Miss war dell give a demonstration of winter drees making before the members of the Australian Institute ...

    Article : 174 words
  52. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 412 words
  53. FIFTY -SIX-YEAR-OLD BANK DRAFT.

    This week a draft, which has been in existence 56 years, was cashed at the local branch of the Union Bank. The draft was issued by the Union Bank in Geelong on ...

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  54. COBURG P.LC.

    The half yearly election of office bearers for the Coburg branch of the Political Labor Council resulted as follows:--President, Mr. Geo. Davis vice presidents. Messrs. J. C. Calvert and ...

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  55. WANTS OF STRATHFIELDSAYE SHIRE.

    To-day Mr. Graham, M.L.A., Minister of Water Supply and Agriculture, paid a visit to various portions of Strathfieldsaye shire, where he was interviewed ...

    Article : 334 words
  56. CURFEW IN MELBOURNE.

    An animated debate on the desirability of introducing the curfew law into Melbourne took place at the Austral Salon last night, under the auspices of the National ...

    Article : 290 words
  57. WELLINGTON PROVINCE.

    Mr. H. F. Elliott, a candidate for the Wellington province, delivered his opening address to-night at the Athenaeum Hall. There was a large attendance, and ...

    Article : 565 words
  58. HOTELKEEPERS' PROFITS.

    Sir,--The side lights shown on the Licences Reduction Board by, a licensee and owner at Bendigo, reported in your issue of 24th inst., require explanation. ...

    Article : 273 words
  59. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Frederick Lack, of Broadford, carpenter. Causes of insolvency: Loss on contract to build new state school at Broadford. Liabilities, £443 112; sets. £311 46: deficiency, £132 6S. Mr.[?] ...

    Article : 63 words
  60. AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE.

    The annual commandant's inspection of the fourth squadron of the 7th Australian Light Horse was made yesterday by Major Maxwell, V.C., D.S.O., exchange ...

    Article : 143 words
  61. LAW LIST.--THIS DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 131 words
  62. METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    The third general conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia was opened to-night at the Pirie-Street church, when the retiring president ...

    Article : 143 words
  63. RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
  64. WARRAGUL COUNTY COURT.

    A case for damages occupied the attention of Acting Judge Neighbour at the County Court for nearly two days. The parties were T. Holt, farmer, of Warragul, ...

    Article : 415 words
  65. ADELAIDE COMMERCIAL NEWS.

    ADELAIDE.--Wheat on the assumed lower advices from London cased to-day, and buyers are now not in the market over 13½ at which,price, however, there is a business. The market [?] ...

    Article : 80 words
  66. NEW SOUTH WALES STATION REPORTS.

    Received by Messrs. John Sanderson and Co.:— Mumbledool, Narandera, 25th: 30 points rain yesterday. ...

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  67. RAIN IN QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 68 words
  68. Advertising

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  69. Advertising

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