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  2. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- In the High Court to-day the hearing was commenced of an action to determine whether the postal authorities possess the exclusive right of issuing the ...

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  3. |THE "LITTLE PREMIERS."

    In an editorial article published on May 21, under the title "The Little Premiers Again," the Brisbane "Worker," the official journal of the workers of Queensland, and a paper which ...

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  4. STATE ELECTIONS.

    After the excitement attending the previous political meeting held in the Mosman Town hall there was a small audience last night, when Mr. A. W. Relph advocated his claim for ...

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  5. LABOR.

    BROKEN-BILL, Wednesday.-- The secretary of the A.M.A. was last night instructed to wire to the various Australian Labor Councils asking them to advertise in the daily papers ...

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    CIVIL WAR. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. FATALITIES & ACCIDENTS.

    Clive Seatree, the schoolboy who has been lying unconscious in the Sydney Hospital since nine days ago, when he received injuries to his head by falling from a tram, yesterday showed ...

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  8. POISONED BY FUMES.

    Nathaniel Taubman (47), a varnish manufacturer, of Edith-street, St. Peters, was admitted to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital last evening, suffering acutely from irritant poison. The ...

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  9. A CUT HEAD.

    William Green (58) was taken to the Sydney Hospital by the Civil Ambulance at about 8 o'clock last night. His injuries consisted of a scalp wound and a wound over the left eye. He ...

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  10. WORKING JEWELLERS' SOCIETY.

    At a specially-summoned meeting of the Working Jewellers' Society, held in the Trades hall on May 31, much important business was transacted. Letters were received from certain ...

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  11. THROWN OUT OF A BUGGY.

    BALRANALD, Wednesday.-- A sad accident occurred near Wakool last night. Mr. J. D. Horsburgh was driving Dr. Foster, of Balranald, to visit a patient, when the wheels of the ...

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  12. THEATRICAL CHORISTERS' ASSOCIATION.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- At the request of Mr. Ramaciotti, representing J. C. Williamson, the Federal Registrar, Mr. A. M. Stewart, has extended the time for registering the ...

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  13. DIED FROM INTERNAL HEMORRHAGE.

    PENRITH, Wednesday.-- An inquest was held by the Coroner (Mr. Arthur Judges) into the circumstances connected with the death of John Flaunery, who died in the Nepean Cottage ...

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  14. BURRANGONG.

    The nominations of candidates witting to contest the Burrangong seat in the Labor interests at the forthcoming election closed on Saturday last. The names submitted, are:-- ...

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  15. A NARROW ESCAPE.

    CARCOAR, Wednesday.-- Mr. Edward Wright, a well-known builder and contractor and resident of Bathurst, had a narrow escape from being killed by a train at Carcoar last night. ...

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  16. A.L.F. OF WEST AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Wednesday.-- The seventh annual congress of the Amalgamated Labor Federation of West Australia was opened at Bunhury yesterday under the presidency of Mr. F. W. ...

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  17. DROWNED IN 30 INCHES OF WATER.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- Mrs. Mary Medlyn, a widow, aged about 60, was found drowned this morning in a creek near her house, at Western Creek, St. Arnaud. She went to wash some ...

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  18. JOCKEY'S NARROW ESCAPE.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- The Hobart jockey, M'Kay, had a narrow escape from serious injury yesterday. He was schooling the hurdler Faugh-a-Ballagh over fences, when the horse ...

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  19. PROTEST FROM KING.

    At a meeting of King Division Citizens" Labor Committee held in their rooms, 95 William-street, the following motion was carried unanimously:-- ...

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  20. EFFECTIVE RIFLE FIRE.

    At the meeting of the Council of the National Rifle Association last night a letter was read from the Officer Supervising Rifle Clubs, enclosing a copy of a communication received from ...

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  21. METROPOLITAN GAS SUPPLY.

    At the recent meeting of the Drummoyne Council the Mayor, Ald. Henley, M.L.A., submitted the following minute:-- To the Aldermen. Gentlemen,-- For some ...

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  22. SHIPPING TRADE OF MELBOURNE.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- At a meeting of the Victorian institute of Engineers, to-night, the advisabilit yof making proper provision for repairing vessels was urged, in order to avoid ...

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  23. KILLED BY A TRUCK.

    WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Wednesday.-- Another fatal accident is reported from the Otira tunnel works, Frank Brosnan, a timberman, being killed by a truck. ...

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  24. BANK OF ADELAIDE.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.-- A largely-attended special general meeting of the Bank of Adelaide was held yesterday to consider the proposal of the directors to increase the share capital. ...

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  25. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,-- In reply to a letter signed "Fair Play," in your issue of this date, referring to the selection of candidate for the Middle Harbor electorate, I beg to point out that the committee therein mentioned was duly ...

    Article : 255 words
  26. VICTORIA.

    Harry Pennington, who had been arrested in connection with the death of Isabel Nelson M'Callum, was discharged at the City Court today, the Crown case being withdrawn. ...

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  27. THE CHAPMAN CORNSACK.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- A petition for presentation to the Minister for Customs is going the round of agricultural societies in Victoria, asking that the dimensions of cornsacks ...

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  28. WAVERLEY.

    Waverley electorate is among those in which the time for the receipt of nominations and the selection of candidates in the Liberal interest has been extended. Nominations close ...

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  29. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    Dr. Hackett, M.L.C., President of the University Commission, has announced that his offer, made a year ago, to found a chair of Agriculture in the proposed Perth University, ...

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  30. MARRICKVILLE.

    Eight candidates have forwarded their names to the local secretary of the Liberal and Reform League for selection. Nominations will be received up to Saturday, June 11, and the ...

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  31. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,--"Fair Play's" letter in your to-day's issue shows that an attempt is again to be made to mislead the general public as to Dr. Arthur's standing among the Liberal electors in Middle Harbor. Six years ago it was ...

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  32. MACQUARIE.

    DUBBO, Wednesday.-- At a conference of delegates from all parts of the Macquarie, held at Geurie on Saturday, arrangements, were made for a ballot to select a Liberal candidate ...

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  33. EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

    ADAMINABY, Wednesday.-- A heavy shock of earthquake occurred at 11.59 a.m. The shook lasted fully ten seconds and travelled from west to east. At Rosedale the ground trembled. ...

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  34. QUEENSLAND'S RAILWAY PROGRESS

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  35. AT KIANDRA.

    KIANDRA, Wednesday.--At noon a distinct earthquake was experienced here. The rumbling was very distinct and appeared to travel from south to north. A second shock was felt ...

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  36. HARTLEY.

    Mr. Sydney J. Law, whose name was mentioned in connection with the Liberal selection for Hartley, states that it is not his intention to allow himself to be nominated. He is, he ...

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  37. FARMERS AND THE LIBERAL PARTY.

    Sir,-- I have read with interest the addresses and discussions that took place at the annual conference of the Liberal and Reform Association, and the matter of selection of candidates in the interests of the party at the ...

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  38. SHAKE AT COOMA.

    COOMA, Wednesday.-- An earth tremor was experienced at Cooma yesterday about 4 p.m., and also two distinct shocks to-day at noon and 2.35. A distinct vibration was noticed in ...

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  39. HARTLEY.

    LITHGOW, Wednesday.-- It is reported that during Mr. Bruntnell's visit to Lithgow this week he was approached by representatives of the local Liberal League and asked to allow ...

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  40. PATIENT JUMPS THROUGH A WINDOW.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- A sensational attempt at suicide was made last night by a young man, Robert Morrow, a patient at the Melbourne Hospital. Morrow, who was suffering from an ...

    Article : 144 words
  41. "PROHIBITED IMMIGRANTS."

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.-- At Port Adelaide police court to-day Charles Frederick Lockstone, master of the P. and O. steamer Peshawul, pleaded guilty to having permitted Nawab Allie ...

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  42. MIDDLE HARBOR.

    Sir,-- With reference to the letter in your issue to-day ever the signature of "Fair Play," in which your correspondent charges our committee with favoritism in the interests of one particular candidate, we would like ...

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  43. THE COURT AND THE HOLIDAY.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.-- When the question of adjourning the Maslin divorce case came before the Full Court to-day it was found that on no day during the present week would the ...

    Article : 254 words
  44. THE DEFENCE SCHEME.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- It has been decided by the Federal Cabinet to advertise, for 200 permanent non commissioned officers, who will be needed when the new Defence Act is ...

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  45. VICTORIAN PROTECTIONIST ASSOCIATION.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- The new Protectionist Association, which was established by the seceders from Mr. S. Mauger's league, is seriously perturbed over the action of the ...

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  46. "TO STAND DOWN FOR TWO YEARS."

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- The Victorian Football League to-night considered the cafe of the Carlton player, Topping, who was reported by the umpire for striking an opposing player ...

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  47. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,--It is admitted by all Liberals who desire that only honorable men shall be elected to our Parliament that the present system of selection of candidates leaves much to be desired, and is open to abuse, but the ...

    Article : 372 words
  48. THE FLAGSHIP.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.-- H.M.S. Powerful, which arrived from West Australia on May 25 with Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Poore, Bart., sailed to-day for Melbourne. ...

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  49. PORT SWETENHAM RUBBER CO.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--That there is plenty of money available for speculative ventures, provided the public is admitted to the ground floor, is evidenced by the prompt flotation of the Port Swetenham Rubber Co. ...

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  50. A MAN SHOT.

    A man fired a revolver in the Galway Castle Hotel early last night, and the bullet took effect in the left forearm of William Westlake (38), a blacksmith, who lives in ...

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  51. DREDGING COOK'S RIVER.

    For some considerable time a dredge has been at work in Cook's River, but now the Works Department consider that it has achieved its object there, and are contemplating its removal to Kogarah Bay. ...

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  52. "LANGUAGE" AT FOOTBALL MATCHES.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-- The Premier has decided to have a conference with the Chief Commissioner of Police, with a view of drastic action in connection with the use of vile ...

    Article : 67 words
  53. Advertising

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  54. SOLOMON ISLAND MURDER.

    Further particulars to hand regarding the murder in the Solomon Group show that the victim was Captain Panke, a Scandinavian, at one time master of the schooner Leuenewa. He ...

    Article : 57 words
  55. ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION. THIS DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 words
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