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  2. PRACTICES ON THE TURF.

    At the criminal Court to-day, Thomas Cornelius Varcoe and Alexander Rose were charged with having, at Hay, on 14th May, 1907, conspired together, and with a third ...

    Article : 436 words
  3. WRESTLING.

    That Peter Bennon's claim to the title of "champion of the world" at his weight, is no title boast was made abundantly plain by him last night, when, at 11 st. 3½ lb., he tackled Clarence ...

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  4. PURE FOOD ACT.

    Before Mr. Keogh, P.M., and a bench of justices at Richmond court yesterday, a number of provocations were brought by the local council against ice cream retailers under the Pure Foods ...

    Article : 255 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 152 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The report of Mr. Stuart Murray, late Chief Engineer of Water Supply, with regard to the Western Moorabool scheme in connection with the Ballarat reservoirs, was ...

    Article : 189 words
  7. THE RAILWAYS.

    Much concern is felt in the Glenalvie district as to how close to Aimurta the proposed railway line from Nyora to Bass Will run. When the petition to Parliament ...

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  8. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    An inquest was opened yesterday by the Coroner, Dr. Cole, on the body of James Barry, lorry driver, of 64 Munster-terrace, North Melbourne, who being found in an ...

    Article : 226 words
  9. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A fire occurred in a large produce store in Baylis-street early this morning, and not with standing good work by the brigade, considerable damage was done to the ...

    Article : 373 words
  10. BREACHES OF THE PURE FOOD ACT.

    At the local police court to-day, before Mr. Richard Knight, P.M., and Messrs Gined, Hickey and O'Callaghan, J' s. P., Mr. E J. O'Connor, inspector under ...

    Article : 239 words
  11. THE WEATHER.

    VICTORIA.-- Warmer, with N,E. and northeris winds and fine, but a showery change, with fresh squally south- Westerlies, in expected to reach the south-west coast on Tuesday. ...

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  12. BENDIGO.

    Several persons worn proceeded against in the city court on Monday for the recovery of arrears due under orders made against them to contribute towards their parents' old age pensions. In cases where ...

    Article : 144 words
  13. SUDDEN DEATH AT BRUNSWICK.

    Mr. George Hodgkinson, of 100 Mitchellstreet, Brunswick, a very old resident of that district, and a colonist since 1849, died suddenly yesterday afternoon whilst ...

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  14. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

    Elevation will be shipped to Sydney from New Zealand on Friday to compete at the A.J.C. autumn meeting, NEW ZEALAND SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS. ...

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  15. EVERSLEY-RUPANYUP UP RAILWAY.

    The movement that is in vogue at the present time for a line of railway from Eversley, via Joel Joel and Navarre, to connect at Newall's Corner with the line ...

    Article : 160 words
  16. DRAINAGE SCHEME FOR HEALESVILLE.

    At a meeting of the Healesville shire council on Monday, the drainage committee recommended the council to invite tenders for the construction of section G of the ...

    Article : 150 words
  17. FATAL BUGGY ACCIDENT.

    A magisterial inquiry was held yesterday by Mr. Moore, P.M., concerning the death of Mrs. Maranta. on the previous day from the effects of injuries sustained in a buggy ...

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  18. ROWING.

    WELLINGTON,-- The Napier carnival regatta was held on Monday, Results:-- Champion Seulls: Whelch, Akaroa, 1; M'Donald, Wanganul, 2: Poll, Napier, 3 Champion Fours: Blenhrim, 1; ...

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  19. WEATHER NOTES.

    In the weather was exceedingly pleasant on Monday, being clear and bright, with light southerry winds and a maximum temperature a the shade of degrees, nearly 4 degrees hight ...

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  20. GEELONG.

    The Progress Association is desirous of something being done to beautify the streets, and a suggestion has been made to the town council that rockeries should be ...

    Article : 119 words
  21. WATER TROUBLE AT RIDDELL.

    The Riddell's Creek has ceased to flow for several days past, as the compensation water has again been reduced from 103,000 gallons daily to about 25,000 gallons, and ...

    Article : 70 words
  22. THROWN FROM A DRAY.

    A painful accident occurred on Saturday to a man named Minchin while proceeding with a waggon and horses for a load of Water. The horses took fright, and bolted, ...

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  23. QUEENSLAND.

    The R.M.S. Ortona, which left London in February, has 64 immigrants on board for Queensland. ...

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  24. VITICULTURE IN EUROPE.

    In a letter to the Secretary for Agriculture, Mr. F. de Castella, who was sent to Europe by the Government to report upon the latest developments in the viticultural Industry, states that he has ...

    Article : 290 words
  25. PROPOSED BORDER RAILWAY.

    The Railways Standing Committee took evidence here on Saturday night with regard to the proposed border railway. Messrs. R. W. Stirling, W. Leehusen, C. ...

    Article : 327 words
  26. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Homburg, a claim under the Workmen's Compensation Act was preferred against the Commissioner of Railways by ...

    Article : 213 words
  27. FIRES.

    DAYLESFORD.-- On Saturday night a fire occurred in Queensberry-street, near the Prince of Wales Hotel, an unoccupied house, owned by Mrs. Richardson, being ...

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  28. BOY THROWN FROM A HORSE.

    While riding a horse on the local racecourse to-night, Geo. Kelly, a local boy, was thrown through the animal roaring. He was picked up in an unconscious state ...

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  29. COUNTERFEIT COINS AND NOTES.

    The public will do well to be on its guard against imposition in the from of spurious half Sovereigns, which are at present being passed into circulation by some clever counterlettters operating ...

    Article : 143 words
  30. CASTLEMAINE.

    The National division of the Sons of temperance Friendly Society will commence their 32nd annual session on Wednesday at Castlemaine. The M.W.P., Bro. ...

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  31. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    BALLAN.-- The statement submitted at the half yearly meeting of the Myrniong Cooperative Butter Factory showed that £2265 115 was paid for cream, and £3011 1811 ...

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  32. PTOMAINE POISONING.

    A young man named Filliponi had a narrow-escape from death by ptomaine poisoning on Sunday. Some Irish stew had been made in a billycan, and Filliponi, ...

    Article : 72 words
  33. WARRNAMBOOL.

    The special appeal to raise £500 to entitle the Warrnambool Hospital to receive a similar amount from the Government has been very successful. The total now reaches £498. ...

    Article : 61 words
  34. COMMONWEALTH METEOROLOGY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 152 words
  35. THE BRADFORD BOARD.

    The board appointed to inquire as to the management of the St, Kilda and Brighton electric tramway by Mr. F. K. Bradford met again at the Law Institute yesterday. The board is composed ...

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  36. JOCKEY BREAKS HIS COLLAR BONE.

    A jockey named Charles Taylor, met with an accident at the races, He was riding in the Omco Cap, when his mount. Miss Phillips, after passing the post, fell. Taylor ...

    Article : 52 words
  37. LIGHT WEIGHT BREAD.

    Eliza Jane Kirkham, trading as a baker at 23 Spring-street, East Prahran, was charged before the Richmond bench yesterday with having sold bread below the standard weight. The evidence ...

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  38. POLICE SERGEANT AWARDED DAMAGES FOR SLANDER.

    At the civil sittings of the Beechworth Supreme Court, Police Sergeant Allwood sued Forest Inspector Williams for £500 damages for alleged slander. Mr. Lewis ...

    Article : 96 words
  39. SUBURBAN RIFLE RANGES.

    Satisfactory evidence of increased interest in suburban miniature rifle ranges was given at the ceremony of opening a new range at Malvern last night. The range has been erected in the Railway ...

    Article : 539 words
  40. GIRL'S DRESS CATCHES FIRE.

    Ethel May Cornell, 15 years of age, was standing near a fire under a copper in the yard to-day, When the flames ignited her dress. She rushed into the street with her ...

    Article : 70 words
  41. PROPOSED RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.

    The Marine Board resolved to-day to urge the Government to deepen the Port Adelaide river from the outer harbor to Jervois-bridge to 26 feet at low Water, and ...

    Article : 124 words
  42. RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

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  43. YOUNG WOMAN TAKES POISON.

    A girl named Ethel Mary Hicks, 18 years of age, was found in Pinnacles-road this morning suffering from the effects of irritant poisoning. On being questioned she ...

    Article : 138 words
  44. SHARP EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

    A very sharp earth tremor, accompanied by a loud rumbling noise, occurred here at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Many people ran out of their houses. It is reported that cracks ...

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  45. TOWNSHIP PRACTICALLY WITHOUT WATER.

    The shire dams, which supply the town and district, have become exhausted, and the township is without water, except for that which is in the house tanks. The ...

    Article : 63 words
  46. ALLEGED WIFE DESERTION.

    At South Melbourne court yesterday Alice Trevascus, who a fortnight ago complained to the bench that her husband had cruelly assaulted and drugged her, for which he was bound over to keep ...

    Article : 175 words
  47. RAIN IN QUEENSLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  48. KETCH ON A REEF.

    A Yorketown telegram states that the ketch Sir Wilfrid Lawson became stranded at Port Moorowie on Friday night when making in to load wheat. She is lying on ...

    Article : 203 words
  49. GIFT OF FIREWOOD.

    A fine display of chanty on behalf of the local hospital was made on Saturday, when 32 wood cutters in the districts of Glenalbyn, Kurting, Kingower and Inglewood ...

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  50. ALLEGED CRUELTY TO A BOY.

    The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children brought a case under the notice of Mr. Dwyer, P.M., at the District Court yesterday, when Louisa Maddocks, a married woman, living ...

    Article : 338 words
  51. AXEMAN SPLITS HIS FOOT.

    A serious accident happened to John Puckridge, of Warrow, while chopping wood with an axe. When about to strike the log it rolled away, and the axe came down ...

    Article : 42 words
  52. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 149 words
  53. BOY'S ESCAPE FROM DEATH.

    Just beyond Aldgute, in the hills, this afternoon the Melbourne express struck it child, eight years old. and threw him off the track," rendering him unconscious. The ...

    Article : 65 words
  54. GAOL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.

    At Fitzroy court yesterday, a married woman named Mary M'Donald was charged with having insufficient means of support. Constable M'Cubbin gave avidence that he received information on ...

    Article : 181 words
  55. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.

    At a meeting of the Healesville shire council to-day, the engineer (Mr. F. W. Temple) presented a voluminous report regarding the two schemes for cutting down ...

    Article : 128 words
  56. COLLIERY TRUCK FATALITY.

    A fatal accident occurred at the Sandfly Colliery on Saturday. Two men named Andrew M'Leod and Wm. Rawson were employed as brakesmen removing beams to ...

    Article : 98 words
  57. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The R.M.S. China took away 500,000 sovereigns, and three boxes of gold valued at £1152, for Colombo. ...

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  58. LATE MINING NEWS.

    BALLARAT.-- A small party of poor tributers in the Llanberris No. 1 mine, Ballarat East, unexpectedly met with good luck just as they had abandoned all hope of getting on to a ran of ...

    Article : 165 words
  59. EXTENSIVE OUTPUT OF FLOUR.

    On Thursday Messrs. Noske Bros., of the Lowan and Wimmera Flour Mills, loaded 28 trucks of four and despatched them to catch the Dramgeith, outward bound ...

    Article : 196 words
  60. OPERATIVE BOOT MAKERS FEDERATION.

    After considerable trouble and delay, Mr, A. Long, the Federal secretary of the Operative Boot Makers' Society, will today apply for the registration of that body ...

    Article : 335 words
  61. TASMANIA.

    When the Evans Ministry took office there was a floating deficit of £220,000; but, thanks to the buoyancy of the revenue, in four years they will have wiped it off, ...

    Article : 60 words
  62. Advertising

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    Advertising : 573 words
  63. P. G. ROSE ANNUITY FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 57 words
  64. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    At Monday night's meeting of the Collingwood council the lessee of the local baths asked that the remaining portion of his lease should be cancelled. ...

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  65. SYDNEY WOOL SALES.

    SYDNEY.-- The wool sales were resumed on Monday, when 3708 bales were catalogued, and 2836 sold. The demoralising effect of the cables reporting a serious further fall in values resulted in ...

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  66. HURRICANE AT SUVA.

    A disastrous hurricane was experienced here yesterday. The Sangola was driven ashore, and several small craft have been wrecked. A number of buildings was ...

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  67. OPENING UP MORDIALLOC CREEK.

    On account of numerous complaints received front yachtsmen, fishermen, residents and visitors at Mordialloc about the blocking up of the entrance to the Mordialloc Creek, the Premier has ...

    Article : 132 words
  68. NEW ZEALAND.

    The compensation court has awarded £119,450 for the Culverden Estate, Canterbury taken compulsorily by the Government for closer settlement. The late ...

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  69. POSEIDON GOLD FIELD.

    TARNAGULLA.-- Very little washings [?] place at the above rush last week, and in [?] only those who are getting good returns have put through any quantity of dirt. Here, as is the ...

    Article : 177 words
  70. TRADE PICNICS.

    On Saturday afternoon the employes of Messrs. Mares, Firth M'Cutchchean and Messrs. M'Cutcheon and Co. held their combined annual picnic. The cuting proved most enjoyable. Picnickers to ...

    Article : 378 words
  71. RHEUMATlC AND COUTY AFFECTIONS.

    The unnatural retention of uric acid and biliary poisons in the blood produces a group of complaints which inflict upon humanity long continued suffering and intense pain. The most ...

    Article : 449 words
  72. WYNDHAM EXTRAORDINARY ELECTION.

    To-day a poll of the ratepayers of the East riding in the shire of Wyndham will be taken to elect a representative at the council table in place of ex-Cr. George Chirnside, who has retired owing ...

    Article : 161 words
  73. PROPOSE FREEZING WORKS.

    The delegate appointed at the Murtoa conference to further consider a proposal to establish co-operative freezing works in the Wimmera met at the offices of Messrs. ...

    Article : 215 words
  74. SUBURBAN MARKET GARDENS

    The Brighton council last night considered a letter from the Municipal Association asking for its opinion regarding a proposition that action be taken to amend the Health Act so that it might ...

    Article : 213 words
  75. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 113 words
  76. SANDFLY COLLIERY PURCHASED.

    HOBART.-- The directors of the Sandfly Colliery have purchased that mine for £10,000, and will work it on a small scale. Late shareholders can come in on easy terms. ...

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  77. RICH GOLD DISCOVERY IN NEW ZEALAND.

    WELLINGTON.-- An important gold discovery has been reported from Russell, the main town of Bay of Islands, the most northern countty of the North Island. It is alleged to be the ...

    Article : 68 words
  78. Advertising

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  79. LAW LIST.-- THIS DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 143 words
  80. Advertising

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  81. A.N.A. COMPETITIONS.

    The A.N.A. competitions were again successfully continued last evening in the Athemeum Hall the following received the highest marks in their various sections.-- Class 11-- Song by Australian ...

    Article : 117 words
  82. ST. KILDA COUNCIL'S VIEW.

    The St. Kilda council on Monday night was asked by the Municipal Association for an expression of opinion on the proposal to prohibit market gardens, unless licensed, within a radius of six ...

    Article : 84 words
  83. WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE.

    With regard to Mr, Mead's explanation in "The Age" of to-day in reference to the water supply in the Rodney channels, a number of famers interviewed here this ...

    Article : 179 words
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