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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    There was a, representative assemblage, including members of the German Association, at the funeral on Wednesday of the late Mr. Reid, proprietor of the ...

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  3. DAILY WEATHER CHART.

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  4. UNIONISTS AND NON-UNIONISTS.

    Since the time of the implement trade strike matters have not proceeded pleasantly at the Sunshine Harvester Works of Mr. H. V. M'Kay, the unionists who ...

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  5. WORK AND WAGES.

    As fat as the work on the different building contracts in the city was concerned there was very little change in the position yesterday. A few of the laborers who ...

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  6. CASE OF MARY DAVIES.

    Before the justices of the City Court, sitting in the Criminal Court yesterday, Dr. Samuel Peacock, of Wellington-parade, East Melbourne, was charged on remand with ...

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  7. MEDICAL CONGRESS.

    The third day of the ninth session of the Australasian Medical Congress was entered upon today. "Some phases in the evolution and treatment of diseases" was the ...

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  8. TASMANIAN TIMBER TRADE.

    The Federated Timber Workers' Union of Hobart met to-night. Mr. J. J. Kenneally placed the history of the dispute before members, and a ballot was taken ...

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  9. BENDIGO.

    Mr. E. Richards, formerly manager of the Ellenborough Co., has been appointed to the charge of Lansell's Comet mine, in succession to the late Mr. H. Warren. ...

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  10. WICKER BOARD ELECTION.

    Objection has been lodged at the Factories department against persona nominated as employers representatives on the wicker board, and the Minister of tabor has directed that an election ...

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  11. GEELONG.

    When the council of the Geelong Grammar School threatened that the now school would not be erected at Belmont if the subdivisions sale of the Belmont Hill ...

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  12. MOORABBIN COUNCIL'S EMPLOYES.

    An application by 26 outdoor employes of the Moorabbin council for increases of wages was dealt with on Monday night by that body, which decided, on the recommendation of a committee ...

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  13. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER.

    Yesterday's chart indicates a somewhat unsettled state of the weather' over the south-east of the continent. The depression off the South Australian coast on the ...

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  14. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    The old man of 70 years of age, John Caldwell, who fell out of the Bendigo train on Tuesday evening as it was drawing into Sunbury, succumbed to his injuries ...

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  15. CLERKS' WAGES BOARD.

    Sir,--Mr. Membrey, M.L.A., is reported in your issue of to-day to have said, when referring to legislation to prevent the sweating of clerks, "There was a party ...

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  16. WARRNAMBOOL.

    At the suggestion of the shire of Minhamite the town council is trying again "to secure the co-operation of the Hamilton town council and other municipalities ...

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  17. FOOTBALLER INJURED.

    Whilst playing in a football match between Wedderburn and Inglewood for the district championship, Allan Gillespie a prominent member of the latter club, had ...

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  18. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

    SYDNEY.--That great steeplechaser Grafnax, who was the best in his line that Australia has had for some time, died on Wednesday at F. M'Grath's stables, Kensington. Grafnax died from ...

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  19. WONTHAGGI.

    The new hospital committee held a meeting on Tuesday evening. The report submitted by the finance committee showed that after allowing for necessary work ...

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  20. NEW RAILWAYS.

    The report of the Railways Standing Committee on the proposal to construct a 5 feet 3 inches gauge railway from Benalla to Tatong was laid on the table of the ...

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  21. SCARCITY OF LABOR.

    Notwithstanding that a wage of 11 per day is offered, contractors of Ballarat are unable to obtain the services of bricklayers, and the erection of many buildings ...

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  22. LIFE IN NORTHERN TERRITORY

    A hopeful view of the prospects of the Northern Territory is set out in the report of the scientific expedition led by Professors Spencer and Gilruth. The report ...

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  23. FOOTBALL.

    The investigation committee of the Victorian Association, Messrs. W. R. Ry[?]eh (chairman), S. J. Dailey and D. J. D. Bevan, last night considered a protest by the Essendon club ...

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  24. YESTERDAY'S BAROMETER (Corrected).

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  25. SEVERE THUNDER STORMS.

    CASTERTON.--A phenomenal thunder storm occurred at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, tremendous crashed of thunder shaking the houses. The heaviest shower in the district for years felt, 80 points being ...

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  26. THE LITHGOW STRIKERS.

    A special session of the federal council of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association of Australia was opened at the Trades Hall to-day. The following ...

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  27. SHORE THISTLE AS A FODDER.

    At a meeting of the Borung shire council a discussion took place in regard to the shore thistle, which, it was reported, was spreading rapidly throughout the shire. ...

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  28. AFTER THE TUMULT.

    The not which occurred in the Legislative Assembly last evening was the sole topic of conversation at Parliament House this morning. The Ministerial party held ...

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  29. LETTER CARRIERS.

    The inter-State conference of Letter Camera associations, which has been sitting at the Trades Hall since Friday last, concluded its sittings yesterday. It was ...

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  30. FORECASTS.

    VICTORIA.--Cloudy and unsettled generally, with scattered thunder storms and rain. Variable winds, [?]eeri[?]g to S.W. later in the south-west. Issued at noon, Wednesday, 20th September. ...

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  31. COUNTRY FOOTBALL.

    BENDIGO.--The Bendigo premiership competition match was won on Wednesday by South Bendigo. The largest crowd that has gathered together to witness a foothill to this district during ...

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  32. INGLEWOOD SHOOTING CASE.

    Edward Attwood, the man arrested in connection with the shooting case which occurred here on Monday, was brought up at the police court yesterday charged with ...

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  33. STATE PROPERTIES.

    A debate oil a motion by Mr. J. G. Bice in the Legislative Council this afternoon that no definite action be taken to remove Government House from its present site ...

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  34. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    "Dick Arnst, the world's sculling champion, is not prepared to meet Ernest Barry, the English champion, at all now under the old terms. Arnst explained to-night ...

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  35. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 27 words
  36. MAJOR PLANETS, 21st SEPTEMBER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 words
  37. OFFICIAL RAINFALL RECORDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 380 words
  38. OFFENCES AGAINST GIRLS.

    The sitting of the Supreme Court, which opened here yesterday morning, concluded this forenoon. Mr. Justice Hood presided. Hermann Henry Markus, of Orbost ...

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  39. CRICKET SEASON, 1911-12.

    The annual meeting of the Sub-District Association was held last night at the V.C.A. rooms, Swanston-street; Mr. H. W. Shephard is the chair. ...

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  40. AN IRONICAL TELEGRAM.

    The following message was sent this morning to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. Willis) and to Mr. J. Dooley, M.L.A.:--"The alleged rioters of ...

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  41. BENDIGO ANGLICAN SYNOD.

    The sittings of the Bendigo Anglican synod were continued in All Saints' school hall on Wednesday night. Bishop Langley presided. ...

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  42. CULTIVATION OF CHICORY.

    The harvesting of the chicory crop in this district is about finished. The trial crops planted by growers in most eases turned out a success showing that this district is ...

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  43. RAIL OR ROAD?

    The Minister of Railways, in reply to a deputation which approached him yesterday on the question of constructing a line from Maryborough to Natte Yallock ...

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  44. RAILWAY EMPLOYES.

    Dissatisfaction exists among the boys employed in the boiler makers' branch of the Newport railway workshops. Boys who are receiving from 2 to ...

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  45. FIRES.

    HEALESVILLE.--On Monday afternoon a four-roomed cottage owned and occupied by Mr. Peter Hunter was totally destroyed by fire, together with its contents. Both ...

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  46. RIVERINA NEWS.

    The Corowa traders, who were exempted from recant shop assistants' awards, solely because of the competition which they were subjected to from Wahgunyah (V.) ...

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  47. UNREST AT MOUNT LYELL.

    The industrial unrest in the Mount Lyell district has assumed an acute form, and the word "strike" is in everybody's mouth. The general president and the secretary of ...

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  48. RAINFALL COMPARISON FOR MELBOURNE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 34 words
  49. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 371 words
  50. JUNIOR CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

    Second Grade.--First draw: South Yarra v. Hand of Friendship, Royal Park v. Essendon District, Coburg District v. Clifton United, Lincoln v. Dunlop Rubber C., Brunswick Footballers ...

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  51. WHEAT LUMPERS' STRIKE SETTLED.

    The wheat lumpers' strike has been settled by the shippers agreeing to pay the lumpers' demand for the extra 3d. per hour for day work. That is to say, the lumpers ...

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  52. THE SALE TRAIN SERVICE.

    For some time past on agitation has been going on in Sale for the restoration of the old and direct train service between Melbourne and Sale. The Commissioners informed Mr. M'Lachlan. ...

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  53. BOXING AND SKIPPING.

    The Indoor Sports Club Boxing and skipping tournaments were continued last night. R. Wallace (Port Melbourne), who did 1860 evolutions in skipping recently in 10 minutes, was awarded ...

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  54. BIBLE IN STATE SCHOOLS.

    At the Baptist Union Conference to-day. Rev. J. G. Raws, on the recommendation of the general committee, moved:-- That this union recognises the great ...

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  55. PRESBYTERIAN UNION.

    At a meeting of the Presbyterian Union to-night it was unanimously decided to become annexed to the Victorian Presbyterian Union, which will in future control ...

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  56. ELECTRICITY IN THE COUNTRY.

    Cr. Abbott has given notice of a motion that the Dandenong shire council should invite applications from persons willing to light the town with electricity. ...

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  57. THE INCOMING MAIL.

    The Port Adelaide Working Men's Association objects to Sunday labor on steamers. The Ormuz will not arrive till Sunday this week. The men to-day decided ...

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  58. Advertising

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  59. BRIGHTON CARNIVAL.

    A public holiday was observed in Brighton yesterday on the occasion of the annual carnival in aid of the local charities. The chief features in this were a fancy dress procession through the ...

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  60. CIVIL SERVANTS' SALARIES.

    Addressing the Railway Officers' Association at a social to-night, the Premier (Mr. Verran) said he did not know how the men on the clerical staff could live ...

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  61. ULTIMATUM TO COMPANIES.

    A mass meeting of 900 Lyell miners decided to-night that unless their grievances were settled all the men would strike on Saturday at 4 p.m. ...

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  62. Advertising

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  63. LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

    SYDNEY:--Arrived, September 20.--P[?]loons, from Hobert. Sailed, September 20.--Talyuan, for Hong Kong; Levuka, for Melbourne; Lauderdale, for Wallington; M[?]l, for s[?] ...

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  64. THE LITHGOW STRIKE PENALTIES.

    The following motion was carried at the council meeting of the Victorian Railways Union last, evening:-- That this council of the Victorian Railways ...

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  65. SHIRE PRESIDENTS ELECTED.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  66. Advertising

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