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  2. THE FORTUNE TELLERS.

    A case of the fortune telling order possessing unusual features was heard at Prahran court yesterday, when Alice Harper, "professionally" known as Madame Reprah, ...

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  3. WORK AND WAGES.

    The further hearing of the claim by the Waterside Workers' Federation of Australia against the Commonwealth Steamship Owners' Association and others, for ...

    Article : 205 words
  4. GENERAL NEWS.

    Some remarks justifying the action of the Storemen and Packers Union in endeavoring to got a higher wage in consideration of the high cost of living were ...

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  5. THE WAR FUNDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 162 words
  6. DAILY WEATHER CHART.

    Explanatory notes. Rain has fallen.—Light.—Gentle or Mod.—Thunderstorm.—Fresh.—Strong Breeze.—Fresh gale. R. Rough, M. Moderate, S. Smooth. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 6 words
  7. OPERATIVE BAKERS' SOCIETY.

    At the meeting of the Operative Bakers' Society on Saturday evening office bearers were elected as follows for the ensuing six months:—President, Mr. J. Wardley; ...

    Article : 81 words
  8. THE LABOR TROUBLES.

    In pursuance of the agreement arrived at between the Wool Brokers' Association and the Storemen and Packers' Union the 700 storemen and packers employed in the ...

    Article : 254 words
  9. BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 175 words
  10. THE BUILDING TRADE.

    The Master Builders' Association has decided not to ratify the proposed agreement between that association and the Victorian branch of the Builders Laborers' ...

    Article : 669 words
  11. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER.

    Under the monsoonal depression shown on Saturday's map on the western interior of the continent, rain and thunder storms were fairly general through the central and ...

    Article : 235 words
  12. ALLIES' BUTTON DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 74 words
  13. WORK RESUMED AT GEELONG.

    The casual employes in the local wool stores resumed work this morning. They have gained an increase in their wages of 3/ per week, but otherwise the conditions ...

    Article : 38 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 words
  15. UNIONISTS V. NON-UNIONISTS.

    Fears that there might be a recurrence yesterday of the trouble over handling coal for bunkering the Loongana, which delayed that vessel on Friday, were happily ...

    Article : 157 words
  16. FRENCH SOCIETE MATERNELLE FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 words
  17. RAIN NEEDED IN RIVERINA.

    Nine points of rain fell last night—the first for nearly two months. Householders are complaining of a shortage of drinking water. ...

    Article : 32 words
  18. FORECASTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 265 words
  19. CONTROL OF PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    At the meeting of the State war council last evening Mr. Membrey, the chairman, stated, in regard to the scheme for the administration of patriotic funds in the ...

    Article : 154 words
  20. THE MEAT EMBARGO.

    Hampden shire council to-day discussed the circular letter from Metallic shire protesting against the embargo on the export of meat from Victoria. In the ...

    Article : 190 words
  21. MANUFACTURE OF MUNITIONS.

    A meeting of members of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, who are employed on the manufacture of shells (high explosive) and gauges for the Defence ...

    Article : 222 words
  22. PUBLIC EXPENDITURE.

    At a meeting of the executive of the Employers' Federation, held on Monday afternoon (the president, Mr. E. E. Keon, in the chair), the following resolution was ...

    Article : 94 words
  23. PATRIOTIC EFFORTS.

    Splendid support is already forthcoming from cricketers and patrons of the summer sport towards the movement by the Victorian Cricket Association to hold a ...

    Article : 279 words
  24. OFFICIAL RAINFALL RECORDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,141 words
  25. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    GEELONG.—Mrs. J. M. Scott, wife of a local State school teacher, died suddenly on Sunday night. She had attended church service, and when returning to her home dropped dead at the front ...

    Article : 46 words
  26. Employes' Attitude.

    The agreement was further considered at a meeting of the Victorian branch of the Builders' Laborers' Federation held in the Old Trades Hall last evening, and it was ...

    Article : 114 words
  27. FIREMEN SCARCE.

    Vexations and expensive delay was caused the Melbourne Steamship Co. last week end through the failure of five out of six firemen to turn to on the steamer ...

    Article : 122 words
  28. RAIN PRODUCTION.

    Some time ago the State Premier invited a number of scientific gentlemen to form themselves into a committee under the chairmanship of Professor David to ...

    Article : 232 words
  29. A Fatal Bolt.

    HEATHCOTE.—Wm. Barber, aged about 60, of Heathcote, went out on the Bendigo-road on Saturday to get a load of wood. When returning the horse [?] down a hill. Barber held on for ...

    Article : 55 words
  30. Farmer Found Dead.

    WANGARATTA.—Percy Edward Haman, aged 35 years, a farmer, has been found dead in his stable with a gun shot wound in the head. He had not been seen alive since Wednesday last. ...

    Article : 44 words
  31. THE BAKERY TRADE.

    Some time ago the Operative Bakers' Society sought an interview with the Master Bakers' Association with the object of taking joint action in asking the Minister of been done in other States; also to protest against the small fines imposed on employers for evasions of the Factories Act. ...

    Article : 448 words
  32. Fatal Result of a Fall.

    WARRACKNABEAL.—Richard Gardiner, 17, who was injured on Wednesday by a fall from a tree after bathing in the Yarriambiac, died in the hospital on Monday, his spinal cord having been ...

    Article : 51 words
  33. CONDUIT WORKERS.

    There was no change yesterday in the position as regards the strike of conduit workers in the employ of the Postal department. A meeting of the men was held ...

    Article : 62 words
  34. Youth's Fingers Injured by Cog Wheels.

    MURTOA.—While assisting to load telephone poles at the local station, Charles Timms, 15, employed by Broadbent Bres. and Co., had the tops of three fingers cut off by the cogs of the ...

    Article : 41 words
  35. Cafe Chantant at Oriental Hotel.

    The third of the series of [?] in aid of Lady Stanley's appeal for wounded soldiers will take place at the Oriental Hotel to-day, at 3.30 p.m., and in the evening at 8.30 ...

    Article : 79 words
  36. INSOLVENCIES.

    Willie Francis Chappe, of Burkly-street, Brunswick West, laborer. Causes of insolvency: Domestic troubles, pressure of creditors, and increased cost of living. Liabilities, £15 5/4; assets, 5/; ...

    Article : 35 words
  37. BROKEN HILL MINERS.

    A meeting of underground workers on Sunday afternoon carried the following resolutions:— That in the event of the South mine sending ...

    Article : 88 words
  38. LAW LIST—THIS DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 147 words
  39. RED CROSS INFORMATION BUREAU.

    Lady Helen Ferguson, who is president of the Australian Red Cross Information Bureau, visited the offices of the bureau at 60 Market-street yesterday afternoon. ...

    Article : 203 words
  40. MUTINY ON CHINESE WAR SHIP

    The correspondent at Shanghai of the American Associated Press telegraphed that heavy firing had been heard in the direction of the arsenal, and that it was ...

    Article : 121 words
  41. POSTAL EMPLOYES' GRIEVANCES.

    The Postmaster-General in promising to-day to investigate certain complaints made by a deputation representing the postal employes' unions, appealed to the service to ...

    Article : 164 words
  42. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 156 words
  43. Wages Board Appointments.

    Nominations are being invited by the Minister of Labor for vacancies on the Fibrous Plasterers' Board, and the Bill Posters' Hostel, the present appointments having expired by effluxion of time. ...

    Article : 43 words
  44. The Spinning Wheel Guild.

    Miss Eleanor Purves, hon. secretary of the Spinning Wheel Guild, has resigned owing to her early departure for England, and all communications should now be addressed to the new secretary, ...

    Article : 46 words
  45. Advertising

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    Advertising : 32 words
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