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  2. CONSCRIPTION.

    That the demand for conscription is backed generally throughout the State the Premier is convinced. Yesterday, in making this announcement, Sir Alexander ...

    Article : 506 words
  3. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    Field-Marshal Lord French took his seat in the House of Lords for the first time on Tuesday. The Governor-General presided at a ...

    Article : 680 words
  4. INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

    In consequence of the refusal of coal lumpers to work overtime, the Melbourne Steamship Company's Hobart, which was expected to sail for Sydney last evening ...

    Article : 215 words
  5. BEGGING BY SOLDIERS.

    The Minister of Defence stated yesterday that it had been brought to his notice that a great amount of doubt exists in the minds of the public regarding the genuineness of ...

    Article : 160 words
  6. THE WAR FUNDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 274 words
  7. GENERAL NEWS.

    The Board of Health reminds farmers and others that the placing of foodstuffs in manure bags is not permitted by law, and that offenders are liable to prosecution. ...

    Article : 1,130 words
  8. OPINION IN THE COUNTRY.

    At the meeting of Maffra shire council to-day it was decided to support the motion of Warragul shire council to urge the Federal Government to adopt ...

    Article : 38 words
  9. STOREMEN'S STRIKE.

    The settlement of the strike of storemen, packers and sorters is still under discussion. Yesterday the Minister of Agriculture conferred with representatives of ...

    Article : 96 words
  10. OPINION IN PERTH.

    The annual conference of the Liberal League, at the instance of Mr. Colebatch, M.L.C., has unanimously resolved that the method of recruiting should be ...

    Article : 356 words
  11. POLICE TAKE ACTION.

    In consequence of numerous complaints from citizens regarding the begging of money by soldiers in the streets, decisive action in being taken by the police with ...

    Article : 325 words
  12. OPERATIVE BAKERS' SOCIETY.

    At the meeting of the Operative Bakers' Society on Tuesday afternoon it was announced that the ballot of members on the question of increasing the idle pay from ...

    Article : 192 words
  13. CARTAGE OF COAL.

    A letter has been received by the committee of Hom[?]pathic Hospital from Huddart Parker Ltd. stating that, the Master CArters' Association having notified that ...

    Article : 63 words
  14. Advertising

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    Advertising : 48 words
  15. COMMONWEALTH CLERKS.

    In the Arbitration Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Powers, the hearing was continued of the Claims of the Australian Commonwealth Public Service Clerical ...

    Article : 278 words
  16. ENGINE DRIVERS.

    The Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association has received a communication from the Melbourne City Council stating that its request for a conference to ...

    Article : 105 words
  17. AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 66 words
  18. FRENCH RED CROSS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  19. PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS.

    Recently the Melbourne branch of the Australian Plumbers and Gas Fitters' Union resolved that in future none of its members would work with non-unionists. ...

    Article : 240 words
  20. OBLIGATIONS TO SOLDIERS.

    The movement initiated by curtain citizens of Melbourne to assist the State and the Federal War Council in the endeavor to provide for returned soldiers was ...

    Article : 150 words
  21. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,—Your report of the last meeting of Essendon council states, "Cr. Mountain alone dissented from the motion, saying there was no hurry." Would you kindly ...

    Article : 149 words
  22. FRENCH SOCIETE MATERNELLE FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 59 words
  23. REMEMBRANCE DAY FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 15 words
  24. "OUR DAY."

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 92 words
  25. Hawthorn Council Supports.

    Hawthorn council last night dealt with the letter from Warragul shire council. Cr. Rigbysaid that while personally supporting conscription, he thought the ...

    Article : 55 words
  26. SPORT AND THE WAR.

    At a recent meeting of the University Sports Union council the advisability of the non-participation of sports clubs in competitive sport was discussed. The ...

    Article : 69 words
  27. THE RAILWAY SERVICE.

    Steps are being taken at the instigation of the Victorian Railways Union, supported by other unions in the railway service, to organise a campaign in favor of ...

    Article : 220 words
  28. SOLDIERS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

    The Soldiers' Employment Bureau yesterday sent to nearly 1000 private employers, public bodies and Government officials a circular containing particulars of ...

    Article : 114 words
  29. COMFORTS FOR TROOPS.

    The past week has been one of the busiest on record at head quarters. No. 1 Australian hospital ship, which was refitted here in December with Red Cross ...

    Article : 345 words
  30. HOSPITAL STUDENTS' PAY.

    At the meeting of Melbourne Hospital committee on Tuesday a letter was received from the hon. secretary of the Medical Students' Society in reference to the ...

    Article : 141 words
  31. FOOTBALL AND THE WAR.

    The match committee of the Victorian Football League, which recently formulated the match programme for the season, met last, evening. The situation that ...

    Article : 363 words
  32. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    The Perpetual Trustees Association is applying to have the seal of the Supreme Court of Victoria alli[?]ed to the Tasmanian probate of the estate of Daniel Breheny, late of Sneffield, T. gentleman ...

    Article : 69 words
  33. Labor Councillor's Views.

    At the meeting of Port Melbourne council last night the letter from Warragul shire council urging conscription was read. ...

    Article : 240 words
  34. FARMERS GIVE WHEAT.

    Cr. A. Phillip has given to the Minyip combined patriotic funds 142 bags of wheat, the average yield of 21 acres of crop. Mr. H. Johnston has given 40 bags ...

    Article : 58 words
  35. HOTEL HOURS.

    The New South Wales Cabinet this morning discussed the referendum upon the clewing hours of hotels, which the caucus decided several days ago should be ...

    Article : 214 words
  36. SYDNEY CONVALESCENT HOME.

    The Graithwaite Convalescent Home, presented by Mr. T. A. Dibbs for the benefit of returned soldier, was officially opened to-day by the State Governor. ...

    Article : 30 words
  37. RAILWAY WORKS APPROVED.

    Dissatisfaction among members of railway workers and General Laborers' Association has been removed by the delayed award being given effect to. The Deputy ...

    Article : 50 words
  38. TIMBER WORKERS.

    A strike in the timber industry is threatened owing to the alleged victimisation of several members of the Timber Workers' Union by two leading firms. Recently the ...

    Article : 645 words
  39. EXPERIMENTAL SEED PLOTS.

    An amusing instance of expensive circumlocution was brought under notice yesterday in connection with the Education department's arrangement for the supply ...

    Article : 449 words
  40. CARPENTERS' WAGES IN PERTH.

    The Arbitration Court is considering an application by the Carpenters and Joiners' Union for a 44 hours week, minimum pay of 2/ an hour, and the restriction of ...

    Article : 87 words
  41. SOUTH MELBOURNE COUNCIL.

    Compulsory military service was discussed by South Melbourne council last night on receipt of a circular letter on the subject from Warragul shire council. ...

    Article : 225 words
  42. PATRIOTIC EFFORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 432 words
  43. LABOR CENSORSHIP.

    The New South Wales Cabinet to-day discussed the proposal to censor newspaper reports of secret political meetings. The subject proved a difficult one, but the ...

    Article : 113 words
  44. PUBLIC MEETING ENTHUSIASTIC.

    The town hall was well filled this evening, when a meeting in favor of 6 o'clock closing for hotels was held. The meeting was enthsiastic, and scathing references to ...

    Article : 204 words
  45. JUNIOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

    The Victorian Junior Football Association recently decided to play its matches us usual this season, but requests for release from their engagements were ...

    Article : 141 words
  46. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    Several burglaries have taken place at Black [?]ock of late. The house of Mr. Donald M'Donald was ransacked and silverware and apparel stolen. The plate ...

    Article : 155 words
  47. A Brutal Assault.

    At the City Court yesterday, John Mullen, 27, seaman, was charged with having in[?]ted grievous bodily harm upon J. W. Wya[?] Informant, a clerk employed by the Defence ...

    Article : 232 words
  48. Williamstown Council.

    The circular of Warragul council was discussed by Williamstown council on Tuesday evening. Cr. Treganowan said that personally he ...

    Article : 209 words
  49. EXPORT OF GOLD.

    Although the Federal Treasurer announced some time ago to a deputation of bankers that it was not his intention to permit the export of gold from Australia ...

    Article : 112 words
  50. A DISCIPLINARY BATTALION.

    The suggestion that a disciplinary battalion should be formed in the Expeditionary Force, to which soldiers committing military offences should be drafted, is not ...

    Article : 127 words
  51. Advertising

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    Advertising : 27 words
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