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  2. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    Whilst cleaning an upstairs window at branch of the Melbourne Savings Bank, corner of Lygon and Elgin streets, yesterday morning, John Bennett, ...

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  3. THE DEFENCE FORCES.

    After an inquiry which has extended over between two and three months, the report of the special board appointed by the Commandant of Victoria to inquire into the ...

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  4. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Since the State debt commissioners came into existence under the State Debt Sinking Fund Act on 1st July last year they have applied a large proportion of the ...

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  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. Thos. Holloway, the retiring president of the Ballarat Orphan Asylum, entertained the committee, officers and others at a social on Tuesday. ...

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  6. FEDERAL POLITICS.

    In the Collingwood branch meeting of the Political Labor Council on Monday night a visiting member, referring to the action of the central executive, as ...

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  7. Advertising

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  8. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    The Prime Minister laid on the table of the House of Representatives yesterday further correspondence which has passed between him and the Premier of South ...

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  9. PROTECTIONIST CAMPAIGN.

    Senator Styles delivered an address under the auspices of the Protectionist Association in the shire hall last night, the subject being Which Fiscal Policy is the More ...

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  10. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

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  11. BURNT TO DEATH.

    At 2 o'clock on Tuesday morning an old age pensioner named Mary M'Inerney, a widow, was burnt to death in a fire that consumed her cottage in Urquhart-street. ...

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  12. BENDIGO.

    The A.N.A. musical and elocutionary competitions were continued on Tuesday night in the Eaglehawk town hall. The following awards were made:--Champion ...

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  13. THE WEATHER.

    The heavy rain caused Bryant's Creek to rise higher than it has been for over ten years, and a great amount of damage has been done to property to the north-east ...

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  14. RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS SUED.

    An action was brought in the Dubbo district court against the Railway Commissioners by James Samuels, to recover £150 for alleged negligence by means of which a ...

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  15. COUNTY COURT.

    In the County Court on Tuesday, the hearing of the case of A. E. Brown, produce dealer, against John Hawkins, farmer, of Axedale, for the recovery of £73 ...

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  16. SCARLET FEVER.

    Scarlet fever has ben prevalent throughout the metropolitan area for some time past. The weekly average number of cases under treatment is about 40. The ...

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  17. MELBOURNE SOUTHERN.

    Early as it is the local Labor party is already setting its political opponents an example to be copied by actively organising for the election. Propaganda work has ...

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  18. KHAKEE V. SCARLET.

    When the House of Representatives met yesterday Mr. Crouch inquired whether the Minister of Defence would postpone the contemplated alteration in the use of ...

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  19. DALLEY DIVORCE SUIT.

    The Dalley case was mentioned in the Divorce Court to-day. Mr. Ralston, K.C., asked leave to refer to an application for permanent maintenance. He explained that ...

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  20. THE WANNON SUBSIDING.

    The Wannon River was flooded yesterday. It has not been higher since 1893. Mr. Rhodes, of Greylands, lost some 50 sheep, but a large mob was rescued this ...

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  21. SUDDEN DEATH.

    Mr. A. Barnes, aged 57 years of age, horse trainer, residing at White Hills, was seized with sudden illness while attending to the horses in his stables in Tuesday ...

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  22. AUSTRALIAN GAS LIGHT COMPANY.

    The report of the Australian Gaslight Company, to be presented on 30th inst., shows that £66,798 is available, including £10,561 brought forward. A dividend at ...

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  23. DEATH FROM EXPOSURE.

    A single man named James M'Cabe was found dead on the main northern road near Wingon on Sunday. At the inquest it was elicited that deceased had been drinking ...

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  24. CAPTAIN CRESSWELL'S MISSION TO ENGLAND.

    A series of questions were asked in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. Kelly with regard to the mission of Captain Cresswell, the Commonwealth Naval ...

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  25. A BRUTAL ASSAULT.

    A man named Lavid Boyle was the victim of a brutal assault at Woolgoolga, and his life is despaired of. When found he was unconscious, and a medical ...

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  26. MELBOURNE PORTS.

    Labor nominations for this seat do not close until the 27th August, and the final selection will take place early in September. Considerable interest is taken by local ...

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  27. KILLED BY A FALLING TREE.

    A man named Peter Robinson, employed by the Talmalmo Tin Mining Company, was accidentally killed yesterday. He was falling a tree, which in falling struck a ...

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  28. FALL OF SNOW.

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  29. GEELONG.

    The agricultural classes being conducted here under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture are increasing in popularity, as evidenced by the larger attendances and ...

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  30. RIVERINA NEWS.

    The funeral of Mother Mary Kairer, aged 85 who was believed to be one of the oldest nuns in Australia, took place at the presentation convent this morning. ...

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  31. MINER'S FATAL FALL.

    A miner named James Lupton, aged 35 years, a shift boss at the Cumberland dredge, was walking along a plank leading from the embankment to the barge, when ...

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  32. RAIN IN VICTORIA.

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  33. PROTESTANT ELECTORS' COMMITTEE.

    The Victorian Protestant Electors' Committee which has been formed of the twelve leading Protestant churches and organisations of the State, has drawn up a ...

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  34. QUEENSLAND.

    It is understood that a movement has been commenced, with a strong backing, for the establishment of ore smelts in Townsville. Leading shinning and mining ...

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  35. A MINER KILLED.

    A fatality occurred at Block 11 Proprietary Mine early this morning, by which a miner named John William Provis lost his life. He was at work in the stope at the ...

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  36. MILITARY OFFICERS AND CANTEENS.

    Mr. Mauger (V.) brought under the notice of the House of Representatives last night a matter connected with the Military Canteens Abolition Bill introduced by him in ...

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  37. CASTLEMAINE.

    At the forthcoming election for the Campbell's Creek riding of the Mount Alexander shire, for which there are two vacancies, the candidates are Cr. Ford, who seeks ...

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  38. RAIN AND SNOW IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

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  39. COAL FOR MELBOURNE.

    The steamer Age is expected to arrive in Brisbane from Sydney next week to load 3000 tons of coal for Melbourne. ...

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  40. LABOR PARTY DISCIPLINE.

    At the conclusion of the ordinary business at the meeting of the Collingwood branch of the P.L.C. on Monday night the president, Mr. W. Millar, stated that, in ...

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  41. A MINING ACCIDENT.

    William Rutter, pitman at the Long Tunnel mine, while working the pump shaft this afternoon, commenced an argument with two other men who were lowering ...

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  42. SUGAR SEASON.

    Dr. Maxwell, comptroller of sugar mills, states that the frosts have been severe at Gin Gin, and a large area of cane has been affected. The central mill there is getting ...

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  43. WARRNAMBOOL.

    The mayor (Mr. G. S. Mackay) has received a request from the Warrnambool branch, A.N.A., to convene a public meeting for the purpose of considering the best ...

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  44. GAMBLING AND DRINK.

    The Rev. H. Worrall, in the course of a press interview on Tuesday night regarding the Premier's threat to have him arrested if the law permits, said he was not in the ...

    Article : 300 words
  45. THE POLICE FORCE.

    The Government has under consideration a scheme for improving the financial position of members of the police force. ...

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  46. TO-DAY'S FORECASTS.

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  47. BENDIGO ELECTORATE.

    A preliminary meeting, convened by circular, was held at the Beehive Exchange on Monday night, when it was decided to form a local branch of the Victorian Citizens' ...

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  48. DOCTOR DIES SUDDENLY.

    Dr. J. T. Wilson, who had been practising here for the last thirteen years, was seized with an epileptic fit whilst sitting at tea to-night, and died shortly afterwards. ...

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  49. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    This afternoon the Marine department's steamer Governor Musgrave sailed from Port Adelaide with the dredger Saurian in tow for Franklin Harbor. The Saurian, ...

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  50. A CROWDED SCHOOL.

    At the Hopetoun State school to-day 106 children attended. The school has accommodation for 72 only. Although the weather is wintry, a large number of ...

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  51. CUT FINGER CAUSES BLOOD POISONING.

    Dr. Lyons, who recently acquired the practice of Dr. Harse here, is dangerously ill through blood poisoning supervening on a cut accidentally inflicted on a finger. ...

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  52. OBSERVATORY REPORT.

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  53. DEPARTMENTAL INQUIRY

    The royal commission which is inquiring into the working of the metropolitan office of weights and measures took a quantity of contradictory evidence to-day. ...

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  54. LAND TAX PROPOSALS.

    At a meeting of the Western Australian division of the Australian Labor Federation, a letter was received from the Federal Parliamentary Labor party enclosing a copy ...

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  55. KICKED BY A HORSE.

    A young man named Elliott, who has charge of Mr. Widdis's thoroughbred horses, was seriously injured by a young horse kicking him, the blow breaking his ...

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  56. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The election for Pilbarra, caused by the resignation of Mr. Isdell, Ministerialist, took place yesterday. The four principal boxes have been counted, with the ...

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  57. COUNTRY ROADS.

    In connection with the allocution of the Government grants and subsidies to shire councils, a movement is on foot here to induce the Minister of Public Works to ...

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  58. RAILWAY OFFICER SHOOTS HIMSELF.

    Alfred Galvin, 23 years of age, who was acting as relieving officer at Marra Siding railway station, shot himself fatally through the head with a rifle on Saturday ...

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  59. TALBOT.

    The local branch of the P.L.C. invited applications from candidates for the forthcoming elections. Three applications have been received, Messrs. Turner, Bottomley ...

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  60. FLAX GROWING.

    The article which appeared in Saturday's issue of "The Age" on Flax Growing created considerable interest amongst the farmers of this district. For a couple of ...

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  61. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE.

    A telegram published a few days ago from Melbourne set out that the longest, distance telephone was employed between Brisbane and Bundaberg, 218 miles. This ...

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  62. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Francis M'Cullough, of North-street, Ascot Vale, laborer. Causes of insolvency: Adverse judgement, and pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £15 10; assets, 26; deficiency, £15 76. Mr. ...

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  63. KOOYONG ELECTORATE.

    At the meeting of the Toorak branch of the P.L.C. on Monday evening, references were made to the decision of the Labor party to nominate a candidate for ...

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  64. THE HUME SEAT.

    At a meeting of the Political Labor League, which was held here last night, it was decided to support the candidatutre of Sir William Lyne for the Hume seat in the ...

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  65. ARCHBISHOP CLARKE ON RECKLESS SPEAKERS.

    The charges levelled at members of the State Government, and particularly the Chief Secretary, by speakers on the gambling evil recently, were strongly ...

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  66. "PROFESSOR" KEMP IN COURT

    At the Echuca police court this morning John P. Daly, otherwise known as "Professor" Kemp, of buckjumping notoriety, was charged with using insulting words to ...

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  67. SILVER FOR LONDON.

    The R.M.S. Orontes, which left for London to-day, took away silver valued at £4999 for London. ...

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  68. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 178 words
  69. TASMANIA.

    Mr. Dannevig, Inspector of Fisheries of New South Wales, left by the Wakatipu for Sydney to-day in charge of 100 dozen flounders, intended for breeding purposes. ...

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  70. PROGRESSIVE LAND TAX FAVORED BY FARMERS.

    At a large attended meeting of the Brookling Farmers' Association, which was held at Lockhart, a resolution in favor of a progressive land tax was carried ...

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  71. THE RACECOURSE TRAGEDY.

    The two men who were arrested on Monday on suspicion of being implicated in the Flemington racecourse tragedy were before the P.M. to-day, when it was ...

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  72. THE FLINDERS SEAT.

    Sir,--The free-traders in this electorate are laughing at the thought that the protectionists are "diddled" now that Mr. Irvine has declared himself a protectionist. ...

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  73. A PRACTICAL JOKE.

    At the police court on Monday, before Mr. R. Dickson, P.M., a man known by the nickname of the "King of the Wallabies," but whose name is Patrick O'Farrell, was ...

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  74. FRANKLIN (TASMANIA).

    Mr. C. L. Rooney, of Campbelltown. has deceiced to contest the Franklin seat in the House of Representatives in opposition to Mr. M'Williams, M.P., at the coming ...

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  75. LAW LIST.--(THIS DAY.)

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  76. MORE HOUSEBREAKING AT HAWTHORN.

    Mr. John Trinca has reported to the Hawthorn police that his house, 34 Lisson-grove, was broken into about 8 p.m. on the 23rd inst. Entrance was effected by farcing open the front bedroom ...

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  77. TRADE EXPANSION.

    The annual report of the Chamber of Comemrce was submitted to members at a meeting which was held to-night. It showed that the trade of Tasmania for the ...

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  78. YARRA BANK STREETS.

    A deputation from the South Melbourne council yesterday asked the Minister of Lands for a vote towards the formation of Tyne-street, which is 5¾ chains long, ...

    Article : 72 words
  79. Advertising

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    Advertising : 41 words
  80. FIRES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 113 words
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