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  2. FROM OUR LONDON CONTRIBUTOR.

    IT being customary to hash up some news and nonsense as a monthly dose for the Melbourne papers, the following is put together to prevent disappointment on the part of those who expect something of the kind. Things look dismally threatening in Europe ...

    Article : 810 words
  3. A COMPLAINT.

    To illustrate this matter He tells a story strange, 'Tis said a Kyneton cabman Near the great Dividing Range, ...

    Article : 217 words
  4. Putting Out Their Pipes.

    THE Government of Pekin have taken some kind of pique to the use of opium, and have ordered the Civil Service to relinquish its use within forty days, 'while the general public have eighty days' grace. This anti-poppylaw measure has proved so obnoxious, that its promoter ...

    Article : 80 words
  5. Clerical.

    WHEN should rectors be fat?—When they enjoy good livings. When should clergymen be lean ?—When they have only a Vicar-ious existence. ...

    Article : 24 words
  6. Lament of the P. O. "Extra."

    NOT at their salaries who hundreds count— My seniors, who something well could spare— But at the insignificant amount I monthly draw, ruthless they cut and pare. ...

    Article : 65 words
  7. Playing and Not Paying.

    THE diversion of the River Plenty may have been amusing enough to it, but was ruin to the owner of THOMAS'S mills, that were left high and dry by its secession. Perhaps the country may yet pay up for its playing, and make THOMAS think the mill-ennium has come. ...

    Article : 96 words
  8. Teetotal Queries.

    DOES whisky-drinking give a " rye " face ? Are unpolished people as (s)crude folks as are to be met with ? Are brandy schnapps tipsy cakes ? Are sailors always rum customers ? If the cold pinches your nose, do you require another nip ? ...

    Article : 68 words
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