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  2. ONLY F A I R.

    SIR GEO. ST-PH-N (excitedly).—" Guard, I object to that bird going in your van. I can't see the difference between dead ducks and live macaws." GUARD (derisively)-Arrah now, an' can't yer be aisy! Shure an' hav'nt they fitted him up a bit of a perch inside." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 56 words
  3. TO THE EDITOR OF MELBOURNE PUNCH.

    SIB—On last Saturday I wrote to the Argus, complaining of the manner in which the advertising department of your journal is conducted. So delighted was I at seeing myself in print, even under a fictitious name (for I' assure you I am not at all certain I ever ...

    Article : 365 words
  4. Bravo Johnny!

    THE "old man" will not be ruled by the "old woman." Mr. J. P. FAWKNER has left the Fitzroy Bench. One to you, BINDON. ...

    Article : 29 words
  5. Early Closing Movement.

    WHEN Parliament meets this movement will commence in right earnest, as the present Ministry will "shut up" almost immediately. In Melbourne the employes are striving to secure the boon of short hours, but a "counter" movement, is initiated by several ...

    Article : 92 words
  6. Popular Fallacies.

    1. That diggers can have wives. Nonsense. A marriage with a minor is illegal, unless with consent of guardians, &c. 2. That divorce must be accomplished in a court of law. Absurd. A man may at any time, and in any place, break his "rib," if he ...

    Article : 106 words
  7. Market Report.

    CURRENTS, the result of recent storms, are brisk. Ingredients for making tea are sloe. Flounders are flat. Woodmarket dull, but great inquiry for billets. Cheese mity high. Spirits are up since the holidays, and light porter advertised for (see Argus). ...

    Article : 66 words
  8. Mine Uncle.

    PAWNBROKERS lend but little on ginger-pop, but find good customers in public "spouters," who are always pledging their Words. ...

    Article : 21 words
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