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  2. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    A sad accident occurred at the Camberwell station yesterday morning, resulting in the death of Wm. Herbert Hoinville, aged 18, employed no a booking clerk. ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    News was received in Ballarat on Thursday to the effect that Stephen M'Tigue, 40. a farmer, of the Egerton district, was found dead near his dray, at Yendon. ...

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  4. MR. HANS IRVINE AT MARY BOROUGH.

    Mr. Hans Irvine, M.P., who is seeking re- election for the Grampians addressed a fairly large audience in the town hall to-night. Cr. M'Donagh presided. He said ...

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  5. DAILY WEATHER CHART.

    With Rain. R. Thunderstorm wind: Light-- Moderate-- Fresh-- Strong Breeze-- Fresh Gale-- R. Rough M. Monerate. S. Smooth. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. MEETING OF UNEMPLOYED.

    A young immigrant, having been nominated as secretary of the unemployed, called a mass meeting yesterday of those men who had no work, and as a result ...

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  7. WORK AND WAGES.

    At the meeting of the Grocers' Employes' union on Wednesday evening, the president (Mr. J. A. Melrose) in the chair, the proposal of the Factories Act to ...

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  8. STATE ELECTIONS.

    Sir Alexander Peacock, who has accepted a portfolio in the State Government, was to-day re- elected unopposed as the representative of Clunes and Allendale in the ...

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  9. A DISCLAIMER.

    TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE. Sir,-- I have been requested by Mr. Rout, of Crown Theatre, Victoria- street, to state that the advertisement appearing in ...

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  10. KARA KARA NOMINATIONS. ST. ARNAUD, Thursday.

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  11. EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK.

    At a meeting of the Woman Bookbinders and Stationery Employes' Union, held at Pnyne's- chambers, Collins- street, on Tuesday evening, it was resolved on the ...

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  12. BENDIGO.

    The circumstances surrounding the fracas which recently took place during the erection of the new baths in the Upper Reserve were brought out in evidence at the ...

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  13. SUPPOSED SEA TRAGEDY.

    The police have been notified by the Adelaid Steamship Company that during the last voyage of the steamer Wandilla from Melbourne to Sydney a passenger named ...

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  14. SOUTHERN CROSS FAIR.

    A fete in aid of the Victorian Children's Neglected Aid Society was opened by the Lady Mayoress yesterday afternoon. The fete has been called, for want of a ...

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  15. BRISBANE UNEMPLOYED.

    A deputation of the unemployed numbering 25, mostly young men, waited on the Minister of Works to-day and asked for work. ...

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  16. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER.

    Good rain fell almost generally over Victoria, in connection with thunder storms, as a result of the passing eastward of the ''trough" of low barometers. Yesterday ...

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  17. PHOTOGRAPHIC EMPLOYES.

    At a meeting of the executive of the Photographic Employes' Union on Wednesday evening, it was reported that good progress had been made, and that ...

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  18. BOLT IN RICHMOND.

    A horse attached to a jinker driven by James Walker bolted in Lennox- street, Richmond, yesterday afternoon, taking fright at a kerosene tin which fell at its ...

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  19. PERTH DRIVERS' STRIKE.

    The horse drivers' strike continues, and is causing considerable inconvenience. Thomas Davis, who was arrested yesterday for pumping on a lorry and seizing the ...

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  20. GEELONG.

    The Geelong County Court sittings for March were terminated on Thursday, when it was announced that amicable settlements had been arrived at in the actions brought ...

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  21. A PLUCKY BOY.

    A son of Mr. Alec M'Lean, dairy farmer, a lad of twelve years of age, was thrown from a pony, his leg being broken above the ankle. The bone was protruding, and ...

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  22. FEMALE TEACHERS SALARIES

    Sir,-- Many female teachers left the schools they were in and were compelled to insure for at least £130 on the promise of the Director that they would receive ...

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  23. INSOLVENCIES.

    James Whinfield, of New- street, Brighton, laborer. Causes of Insolvency: Being out of employment, paying high rent, sickness in family and pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £51 1610; ...

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  24. RAIN IN THE COUNTRY.

    A very heavy thunder storm occurred on Wednesday. The downpour was very much needed. COHUNA.-- A heavy thunder occurred ...

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  25. CASTLEMAINE.

    A successful picnic, arranged by the Castlemaine Progress Association and the Mount Alexander shire council to popularise the mineral water springs at ...

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  26. UNION STEAMSHIP ENGINEERS' DISPUTE SETTLED.

    The outcome of the conference between the engineers and Union Steamship Company's representatives is in favor of the engineers. After a conference this ...

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  27. YESTERDAY'S BAROMETER (Corrected).

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  28. FARMER'S SON DROWNED.

    At Corecn yesterday David Talbot, aged 20, son of a well-known farmer, lost his life. He took a horse to a dam to wash it prior to going to the Daysdale picnic and ...

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  29. LAW LIST.--THIS DAY.

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  30. MAN INJURED BY LIGHTNING.

    During a very severe thunder storm which raged throughout the district yesterday, Mr. J. F. Booth, Government inspector of conditional purchases, was very ...

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  31. CLERKS' UNION.

    At the meeting of the Clerks' Union on Wednesday evening, the president (Mr. T. J. Coffey) in the chair, the reply of the Minister for Home Affairs to the complaint ...

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  32. WARRNAMBOOL.

    Cr. M. Saltau, who for many years has been one of the representatives of Merri ward in the town council, and for two years mayor, has resigned his scat, owing ...

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  33. WOMAN FOUND HANGING FROM A FENCE.

    Constable Newman was passing along Herbert- street, Spring Hill, after midnight on Wednesday, when he discovered a woman named June Sumpton, a resident of ...

    Article : 58 words
  34. BOARD OF HEALTH.

    The Board of Health, at its meeting yesterday, discussed two matters arising out of the new classifications of the Public Service Commissioner. Cr. J. H. Curnow ...

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  35. WONTHAGGI.

    The officials of the State mine intend tendering a send off to Mr. P. M'Bride, the Agent- General, in Melbourne, on Saturday, 15th inst. This will be the usual ...

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  36. RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    BROKEN HILL.-- A sharp shower occurred on Wednesday night, 21 points being recorded. District falls ran up to an inch outside. The storms seriously affected the telegraphic service, and ...

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  37. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Cr. Grundy, at the meeting at the Coburg council on night, moved-- That the polite be requested to keep a sharp lookout for eyelists who rule ride on the ...

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  38. PECULIAR SHOOTING INCIDENT.

    A mysterious shooting affair is reported by the Meekatharra police. The victims are a Frenchwoman named Johnston and a man of the same name. Both were shot ...

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  39. THEFT AT BOXING MATCH.

    Mr. David Howit, auctioneer, of 130 Queen- street, paid dearly for the privilege of seeing the conclusion of the fight between Goodwin and Audoney on Wednesday night. Wishing to find ...

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  40. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

    SYDNEY.-- The following scratching were recorded on Thursday in connection with the A. J. C. Autumn meeting:-- Doncaster and Sydney Cup: Mocyan. The following remain in after ...

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  41. THE RAILWAYS.

    The northern and midland sections of the new gravitation yards at North Melbourne have been in operation since 10th January last, and the railway authorities state that ...

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  42. NEW SOUTH WALES STATION REPORTS.

    Received by The Australian Estates and Mortgage Co. Limited:-- Thackaringa, Thackaringa, 6th.--105 points rain registered here this morning. Brookong, Lockhart.-- From 20 to 50 ...

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  43. ECHUCA.

    Mr. Henry King, who for 31 years was the sexton at the Echuca Cemetery, died on Wednesday in the local hospital, at the age of 80 years. ...

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  44. SHAMROCK BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY.

    "I think this can almost be regarded as a galaday," said Mr. G. G. Craspin, chairman of directors of the shamrock Brewing and malting Co., Collingwood, Ltd., in opening the fitieth half ...

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  45. THE CHURCHES.

    Rev. G. W. Ratten, vicar of Christ Church, Newport, convened a meeting of his parishioners on Tuesday evening for the purpose of devising ways and means of building a vicarage. It was decided ...

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  46. COW KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

    A valuable cow, owned by Mr. J. Mills, was killed by lightning during the thunder storm on Wednesday. ...

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  47. HIGH SCHOOL OVERCROWDED.

    Complaints are being made respecting the lack of accommodation at the Maryborough high school, and action is to be taken by the borough council and the ...

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  48. OFFICIAL RAINFALL RECORDS.

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  49. QUEENSLAND STATION REPORTS.

    Received by Messrs. Gibbs Bright and Co:-- Warbreccan, Stenchenge, 3rd: Rainfall for six days ended 28th:-- Warbreccan, 110 Mutti, 205; Evangy, 330 Authoringa. Charleville, 1st 391 ...

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  50. KOROIT RACES.

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  51. LITTLE GIRL MISSING.

    Mr. Chas. Davidson, 36 Cameron- street, Richwond, has reported to the local police that his daughter, Zoe, aged 6, disappeared on Wednesday afternoon, and nothing has since been heard ...

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  52. STOREMEN AND PACKERS.

    A log of wages and conditions was drawn up by the federal council of the Federated Storemen and Packers' Union at the recent Brisbane conference. The general secretary ...

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  53. PHYLLOXERA AT WODONGA

    Phylloxera has broken out in a local vineyard, and it is probable that at least 40 acres of vines will be taken out. ...

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  54. RAINFALL COMPARISON FOR MELBOURNE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 28 words
  55. LOCAL NEWS.

    There having been been difficulty in arranging for a Moorabbin stall at the forthcoming bazaar at the Exhibition in aid of the Women's and Homoeopathic hospitals, Mrs. F. Davis, wife of ...

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  56. CASTERTON WATER SUPPLY

    A special meeting of the Glenelg shire council was held to-day to discuss proposals for a supply for Casterton. The meeting, by six votes to five, adopted a ...

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  57. FORECASTS

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  58. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    MEREDITH.-- A team from the Meredith Rifle Club visited Birregurra on Tuesday to compete in the eleventh annual competition for the custody of the Corangantite shield for 1913, but on ...

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  59. WILLIAMSTOWN SERVICE.

    In regard to the complaint of Williamstown council concerning the service on that line, the railway authorities pointed out yesterday that the trains scheduled ...

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  60. LATE MINING NEWS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 235 words
  61. FELT HATTERS' BOARD.

    The failure of the employes in the felt hat trade to nominate representatives has prevented the Minister of Labor. Sir Alexander Peacock, from constituting the wages ...

    Article : 52 words
  62. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA.

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  63. AMUSEMENTS.

    Attention is directed in the Amusements column by the proprietors regarding the tole Victorian rights of the picture drama, For the Term of It's Natural Life. ...

    Article : 91 words
  64. MAJOR PLANETS.-- March 7.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  65. ENGINE BREAKS DOWN.

    The engine attached to the 1.40 p.m. passenger train from Melbourne to Wodonga broke down near Chiltern yesterday, and it was found necessary to procure the ...

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  66. THE CARTERS' BOARD.

    A deputation from the chamber of manufactures intends to urge the Minister of Labor, Sir Alexander Peacock, to split up the presenat carters' wages board, so that ...

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  67. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 325 words
  68. BAY EXCURSIONS.

    Huddart Parker Limited notify that to-morrow passengers per steamer Coogee, leaving Queen's Wharf at 2.80 p.m., can return from Portarlington per steamer Courier, arriving on return about ...

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  69. SYDNEY COMMERCIAL NEWS.

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  70. ASSAULT ON A WIFE.

    Lawrence Fehr, 15, packer, was charged yesterday at South Melbourne with unlawfully assaulting his wife, Elizabeth Fehr. The offence took place on Wednesday night, when constable ...

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  71. STOPPING COUNTRY TRAINS AT GLENFERRIE.

    To the request of Hawthorn council asking that country up trains should stop at Glenferrie station, the Railway Commissioners have replied that as considerable Inconvenience would be caused ...

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  72. BONUSES FOR APPRENTICES AT SUNSHINE.

    The quarterly luncheon tendered by Mr. H. V. M'Kay to the apprentices engaged at the Sunshine Harvester Works was held yesterday, when, under the bonus system ...

    Article : 373 words
  73. ALLEGED UNLAWFUL GAME.

    While on duty on the flat at the Flemington racecourse yesterday afternoon, Detective Olholm arrested a man named Joseph Hannon on a charge of playing an unlawful game. ...

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  74. FITZROY CITIZENS' BAND.

    The mayor of Fitzroy (Cr. Ottery) on Wednesday night, at the local town hall, entertained the members of the Fitzroy Citizens' Band and their friends at a smoke social. The band, which has ...

    Article : 150 words
  75. Advertising

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  76. SALES OF PROPERTY.

    BACCHUS MARSH.-- Messrs. M'Phail Bros, and Co. report having sold two properties in this district, the most favored in the State for irrigation both as regards, water supply and quality of soil. ...

    Article : 129 words
  77. LOCAL NEWS.

    During the temporary absence of Mrs. Bessie Webster from her residence, 6 Nelson- road, South Melbourne, yesterday, a purse, containing half a sovereign and 15 in silver, was stolen from a ...

    Article : 43 words
  78. Advertising

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  79. Advertising

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