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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Anglican Bishop of Ballarat (Dr. Maxwell Gumbleton) conducted his first ordination service in the diocese at the Ballarat Cathedral on Sunday. Priests ...

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  3. THE CALL TO ARMS.

    With the object of infusing more life into the voluntary system of recruiting in Victoria, and in order to hear reports and suggestions from the paid officers in the ...

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  4. OLD ENGLISH FAIR.

    There were busy scenes at the Town Hall on Saturday, when the quaint and picturesque market place of the old English Fair, which is being held in aid ...

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  5. GENERAL NEWS.

    Among the nominations of officer bearers for the Police Association two additional names should be included in the list of candidates for membership of the committee. ...

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  6. LABOR DISCIPLINE.

    BENDIGO.—The treatment meted out by the executive council of the F.M.E.A. to Mr. T. Hicks, vice-president of that body, for having supported the National party ...

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  7. THE WHEAT POOL.

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  8. INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.

    The annual conference of the Federated Mining Employes' Association was continued on Thursday, Mr. J. M'Donald, M.L.C, presiding. Several proposals ...

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  9. DIRECTOR-GENERAL'S TOUR.

    Mr. D. Mackinnon, M.L.A., Director General of Recruiting for the Commonwealth, returned yesterday morning from a trip to South Australia and the Barrier, ...

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  10. BUTTER AND BACON.

    PERTH.—The Cabinet has decided to assist, by providing capital through the agricultural bank, the establishment of butter and bacon factories on a co-operative basis. ...

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  11. BENDIGO.

    The annual musical and elocutionary competitions under the auspices of the borough brass band were brought to a conclusion on Saturday night, when a programme ...

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  12. The Conscription Issue.

    The annual conference of the Federated Mining Employes' Association wan concluded on Saturday morning. A resolution was unanimously carried in opposition to ...

    Article : 142 words
  13. TASMANIAN FRUIT GROWERS.

    HOBART.—As the result of a conference of fruit growers, representing both ends of the State, the Minister of Agriculture, the departmental fruit expert, and five ...

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  14. COPING WITH THE MICE.

    BOORT.—The new method of the double fence mouse trap has proved a successful method of catching mice from the local wheat stacks. During the last three nights ...

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  15. RAILWAY MEN'S WAGES.

    A notification was issued by the Secretary of the Railway Classification Board on Saturday that when the basic wage now under discussion is disposed of the board ...

    Article : 209 words
  16. AUSTRALIANS IN LONDON.

    Statements have appeared in London newspapers recently reflecting on the conduct of Australian soldiers when on leave in the metropolis. The matter has been ...

    Article : 189 words
  17. N.S.W. LABOR CONFERENCE.

    SYDNEY.—The annual conference of the political Labor party of the State began on Saturday afternoon. This is the first conference of the party since the recent ...

    Article : 321 words
  18. SEED WHEAT FROM THE POOL.

    BERRIGAN.—In response to the request of the Berrigan branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, information has been received from the general secretary, ...

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  19. PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

    The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria continued its conference on Friday. Rev. J. T. Robertson (Moderator) presided. ...

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  20. TOWN HALL ENLISTMENTS.

    A total of 37 volunteers—23 metropolitan and 14 country—offered for enlistment at the Town Hall on Saturday. Of the Melbourne men 3 were rejected, 4 were ...

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  21. REBAGGING METHODS.

    WAGGA.—Following on the comments in "The Age" last week concerning the careless method of handling wheat at railway stations, there has been a marked ...

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  22. GEELONG.

    To raise funds for the Catholic schools of Ashby parish a Queen competition, in which there were three candidates, was held during last week. It was concluded ...

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  23. NEW RECRUITING ORGANISATION.

    Sweeping changes have been decided upon in regard to the staff of the recruiting organisation in Victoria. It was announced on Friday by Lieutenant Dyett, the new ...

    Article : 268 words
  24. GAS EMPLOYES.

    What practically amounts to a proposed "stop work" meeting was the decision arrived at by the Gas Employes' Union at a meeting on Friday evening. The ...

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  25. INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL.

    Members of the committee of management and the medical staff of the Infectious Diseases Hospital interviewed the Minister of Health on Friday regarding the ...

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  26. Shortage of Trucks.

    BEULAH.—Local agents complain bitterly of the inability of the Railway department to keep up the supply of trucks. Only two are being received ...

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  27. STATE REVENUE RETURNS.

    PERTH.—The financial returns for May show receipts to have been £357,680, a decrease of £24,730 compared with May, 1916. The expenditure for the same period ...

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  28. CASTLEMAINE.

    Mr. Joseph Morris, an old identity of Forest Creek gold field, died on Friday night, aged 75 years. Deceased's brother. Mr. T. Morris, was formerly a member of ...

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  29. PECULIAR SHOOTING CASE.

    Mystery surrounds a shooting affray in Fitzroy early on Sunday morning, when a man named Charles Cleary, of 209 Nicholson-street, North Carlton, was seriously ...

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  30. ECHUCA.

    An effort is being made by the council of the Technical School to start classes in dress making and commercial work. More money for buildings, equipment and ...

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  31. RETURNED SOLDIERS' CONFERENCE.

    The inter-State conference of members of the council of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League was continued at the Stock Exchange on Saturday. ...

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  32. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    The State income tax collected in New South Wales during May exceeded the receipts for May, 1916, by £80,000. Sydney hotelkeepers have decided to ...

    Article : 241 words
  33. A Shire's Finances.

    FERN TREE GULLY.—The financial outlook of the Fern Tree Gully shire is serious. It was reported to the meeting of the council on Saturday that it is anticipated when the rates up to ...

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  34. WAGES OF SHIPPING CLERKS.

    Recently Mr. T. J. Smith, secretary of the Clerks' Union, wrote to the steamship owners with the view of securing higher wages for clerks engaged in the tallying of ...

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  35. WEEK-END ROBBERIES.

    Three gold br[?]ches and some loose silver were stolen by a burglar from the residence of Mr. Andrew Jack, 15 Hampden-road, Armadale, yesterday ...

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  36. Cheque Impositions.

    ARARAT.—The local police are investigating a case of alleged imposition. On Empire day a smart, clean-shaven man, about 45 years of age, visited the Langi Logan mines, introducing ...

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  37. MAYORS TO SPEAK.

    A suggestion has been made by members of the City Council that the mayors of the various metropolitan suburbs should assist in the recruiting speeches which are ...

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  38. CYCLE TRADE BOARD.

    The Minister of Labor has nominated the following as members of the Cycle Trade Wages Board:— Representatives of Employers: Messrs. A. G. ...

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  39. DAYLIGHT SAVING.

    Sir,—It is with great pleasure that I notice you are taking up the cause of those who are in favor of the Daylight Saving Act. It is one of the latest measures ever ...

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  40. A Postal Grievance.

    BRIGHT.—The Postal department is suggested to close the Monday morning mail from Bright on Saturday evening, instead of Sunday night, as at present. Considerable opposition is ...

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  41. SERIOUS OFFICIAL ERROR.

    The following instance of a gross mistake on the part of some officer in the Defence department is only one of several reported cases. On 22nd May Mr. H. E. ...

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  42. TREE PLANTING AT BALLARAT.

    An interesting tree planting ceremony is to take place at Ballarat to-day. To commemorate the men who have left the city and gone on service with the A.I.F., ...

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  43. Noxious Weeds on Crown Lands.

    EUROA.—At the council meeting on Saturday the Department of Lands and Survey, in referring to an account sent by the thistle inspector for eradicating stinkwort on Crown lands, wrot ...

    Article : 93 words
  44. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    WAGGA.—A motor car accident which happened in extraordinary circumstances, resulted in a returned soldier, William Wakeford, sustaining serious injuries. Accompanied by Miss ...

    Article : 162 words
  45. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

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  46. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,—Your timely article in "The Age" of to-day on the daylight saving will be appreciated by many thousands who read with regret that Mr. Hughes proposed to ...

    Article : 493 words
  47. Riverina News.

    OULCAIRN.—Mr. Shiphard, Goombargama, has offered the returns from 100 acres of land for patriotic purposes. Twenty teams are meeting on a day to be selected, and they will plough the ...

    Article : 107 words
  48. LASCELL[?]ES MEMORIAL.

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  49. Fires.

    CAMPERDOWN.—A fire occurred at Mr. C. Hickey's farm on Saturday, milking sheds, waggon, &c., valued at £150, being destroyed. There was no insurance. ...

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  50. Elderly Woman Burnt.

    With severe burns on the legs and body, Mary Byford, aged 62, of 62 Arden-street, North Melbourne, was admitted to Melbourne Hospital on Saturday night. Alone in the house, Mrs. ...

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  51. THE LEATHER INDUSTRY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 199 words
  52. STREET MEETINGS TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 259 words
  53. DEATHS IN CITIZEN FORCE CAMPS.

    ST. ARNAUD.—Mr. W. J. Rowe, at the monthly meeting of the hospital committee, condemned the holding of military samps for citizen forces at Broadmeadows during ...

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  54. Accident on Football Field.

    While playing football with a Brunswick junior team against South Yarra Try Society on Saturday, Edward Leinke, 10, living at Box Hill, was rendered unconscious. He was attempting to ...

    Article : 69 words
  55. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  56. Child Crushed to Death.

    BENDIGO.—Edna Constance Gergens (7) was killed instantaneously at Eaglehawk railway station on Saturday. Her father, who was a member of the A.I.F. in France, was reported missing ...

    Article : 97 words
  57. DISEASE AMONG HORSES.

    RAINBOW.—A disease that has broken out among horses in the district has caused alarm. There have been 15 mortalities in a 10-mile radius in six days. A ...

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  58. Fatal Shooting Expedition.

    TOORADIN.—On Sunday afternoon a lad named Henry Kernot (15), was fatally shot with a single breech loading gun. Deceased was accompanied by two other lads, Leslie Robinson ...

    Article : 104 words
  59. Advertising

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  60. Advertising

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