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  2. THE MILK SUPPLY.

    Indignation was expressed in Town Hall circles yesterday at the action of the Government in ignoring the City Council when calling a conference on the subject ...

    Article : 515 words
  3. THE RELEASE OF STOKES.

    Amongst the public and [?] amongst a very large section of the [?] liberation of Henry Stokes before he had completed his sentence, is strongly condemned. ...

    Article : 365 words
  4. GENERAL NEWS.

    [?] has just issued its chat of recommendations for 1922. The publication sets out the various types of [?]bricants suitable to different cars, each ...

    Article : 1,131 words
  5. WHAT SHALL GERMANY PAY ?

    Very great secretary is being maintained regarding the conference between Mr. Lloyd George and M. Briand. It is reported that there has been very plain speaking ...

    Article : 606 words
  6. SCENE IN THE CITY.

    The depressing weather conditions of the day underwent a sudden change shortly before 5 p.m. The atmosphere had been close and stifling, and lowering clouds had ...

    Article : 674 words
  7. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 214 words
  8. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    The Governor-General and Lady Forster, attended by Captain C. J. Traill, were present yesterday at the annual Christmas dinner given to the men of the ...

    Article : 995 words
  9. Damage in Shops.

    A good deal of damage was caused in many suburban shops, and in some cases while the storm was passing business was suspended. Following upon the war period ...

    Article : 246 words
  10. Railway Station Flooded.

    As far as Flinders-street railway station was concerned one of the first effects of the storm was the flooding of the Elizabethstreet and central subways. The rain ...

    Article : 375 words
  11. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS GAZETTED.

    In a Government "Gazette" issued yesterday the following days were declared public holidays:--Monday, 26th; Tuesday, 27th, and Wednesday, 28th December[?] ...

    Article : 31 words
  12. Storm Waters on Railroads.

    A unique sight was witnessed by passengers on the outgoing trains from Flindersstreet to Caulfield and stations beyond that suburbs. The sudden downpour had ...

    Article : 187 words
  13. HOLIDAY RESORTS.

    LORNE.--Three cars passed over the section of the great Ocean-road between Airey's[?] Inlet and Lorne on Thursday. The time taken between Clarke's "Eastern ...

    Article : 195 words
  14. DISGUST AT FITZROY.

    Although indignation at the action of the authorities in prematurely releasing Henry Stokes from gaol in general among the members of the police, in no place is ...

    Article : 293 words
  15. On St. Kilda-road.

    The sudden downpour caused a flood in St. Kilda-road, the effects of which were most severely felt by drivers of motor cars in that thoroughfare. The slots in ...

    Article : 111 words
  16. Scene in Collins-street.

    When the storm broke Collins-street was crowded by people of all ages, who had been attracted to the city to witness the shop displays on the eve of Christmas. ...

    Article : 216 words
  17. A RUSH FOR THE SEASIDE.

    BALLARAT.--The Christmas holiday passenger traffic on the main lines is already heavy. Special trains on the Melbourne and Geelong lines ore crowded with ...

    Article : 38 words
  18. Christmas in Gaol.

    Under a new order of the Inspector General of the Penal and Gaol department (Mr. M[?]ver), prisoners who have the means will be permitted to provide ...

    Article : 163 words
  19. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,--To-day's issue of your paper contains the report of a conference held at the Premier's office yesterday on the question of a pare milk supply. In addition ...

    Article : 226 words
  20. DAMAGE AT TRADES HALL.

    One of the first manifestations of the storm was felt at the Trades Hall when a large stone gable on the Lygon-street frontage was struck by lightening. It ...

    Article : 88 words
  21. ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.

    Fortunately ship loading along the water front was on the point [?]completion when the storm burst. Had it been an hour of two earlier serious delay must have been ...

    Article : 313 words
  22. Another Prisoner Released.

    In view of the release of Stokes, interest attaches to the liberation of another prisoner, Arthur Ernest Dowling, 18 years, who was convicted on 15th July for ...

    Article : 253 words
  23. Effect in Suburbs.

    A peculiar feature of the storm was the way some suburbs escaped practically without a drop of rain, while others suffered the full force of the deluge. ...

    Article : 288 words
  24. MELBOURNE HOSPITAL.

    Melbourne Hospital was visited by St. Stephen's choir (Richmond), under the baton of Mr. R. Hamblett, and Christmas carols end sacred music were rendered in ...

    Article : 70 words
  25. N.S.W. POLITICAL CRISIS.

    SYDNEY.--The Legislative Assembly met on Thursday afternoon, Mr. Levy still being in the Speaker's chair. The Premier at once stated that it was ...

    Article : 610 words
  26. SEWERAGE WORKERS' WAGES

    In further reference yesterday to the special meeting of the Board of Works, at which the proposal for the increase of wages to employes at the pumping station ...

    Article : 205 words
  27. AUSTIN HOSPITAL TREAT.

    "Merry Christinas" is hardly a greeting a patient at a hospital for incurables expects. Never[?]ess the words are like a tonic, as a visit to the Austin Hospital ...

    Article : 381 words
  28. Melbourne Cricket Ground Affected.

    Mr. H. Trumble, secretary of the M.C.C., stated last night that it was unlikely that the rain would delay the Victoria-New South Wales cricket match. ...

    Article : 69 words
  29. GAMBLING AT CARNIVALS.

    The use of gambling devices, such as "spinning jennies" at charity carnivals was condemned by a deputation, consisting of representatives of Clifton Hill and ...

    Article : 478 words
  30. Chaos at Hawthorn.

    In no district, perhaps, was the effect of the storm worse than it was at Hawthorn. The main drain which runs through this suburb soon became a raging torrent, and, ...

    Article : 442 words
  31. THE FEDERAL CONVENTION.

    SYDNEY.--Interviewed at South Grafton regarding the Federal Convention, Mr. Page, M.P., said he had secured a promise from Mr. Hughes that ...

    Article : 110 words
  32. Delayed Telegrams.

    The vivid lightning and the rain were responsible for a temporary cessation of business at the chief Telegraph Office, Elizabeth-street. To avoid damage to the ...

    Article : 81 words
  33. Advertising

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    Advertising : 312 words
  34. HEAVY RAIN IN THE COUNTRY

    BALLARAT.--Following a sultry spell, light showers, accompanied by lightning, fell in Ballarat on Thursday afternoon. DUNOLLY.--A heavy thunder storm occurred ...

    Article : 97 words
  35. Christmas Bay Excursions.

    During the Christmas holidays the Edina will make special daily excursion to Portarlington and Geelong, leaving No. 1 Queen's Wharf at 10 a.m. on week days, and 11 a.m. on Sunday. ...

    Article : 35 words
  36. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    Mary Ranley, late of Narro Warren, widow, who died on 11th October, by her will of [?] April, 1911, left £720 [?] and £[?] personally to her son and [?]. ...

    Article : 86 words
  37. EYE HOSPITAL FUNDS.

    Sir,--Recently the writer approached this hospital showing where at least £200 per annum might be added to its funds, as well as meeting the needs of the ...

    Article : 170 words
  38. THE LAW'S LONG ARM.

    On 12th December Thomas Widger, a council employe, engaged on weir construction works at Longwarry, left his coat and waistcoat on the ground while attending ...

    Article : 182 words
  39. Lightning Strikes Electric Cable.

    A flash of lightning yesterday morning made contact with the overhead electric cable of the Sunshine railway line near Sunshine station. Traffic was delayed for ...

    Article : 39 words
  40. AN APPEAL TO RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    Sir,--I was an interested listener to the sc[?]s disclosures by Mr. T. R. Ashworth of our Federal Government and its methods in connection with the ...

    Article : 217 words
  41. A PRAHRAN LOAN.

    Sir,--In your issue of to-day a paragraph appears under the heading of A Prahran Loan. You state that the three councillors who were present, viz., Crs. ...

    Article : 174 words
  42. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 137 words
  43. INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS.

    The Institute of Accountants council of the Commonwealth met on Tuesday the president, Mr. L. A. Cleveland presiding, Mr. J. M. Graham (Melbourne) was admitted as a Fellow of the ...

    Article : 112 words
  44. MARINE BOARD ELECTIONS.

    At the meeting of the Marine Board held yesterday the following were elected for the ensuing three years:--Representatives of registered ship owners, Mr. D. Y. ...

    Article : 64 words
  45. Accident at Glenferrie.

    In the confusion caused by the first d[?] of rain and the flooding of the roadway at Hawthorn, Mrs. Marian Ellam, who lives at Victoria-grove, Auburn, was ...

    Article : 72 words
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