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  2. MR. BRIGHT ON IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

    In the political discourse which he addressed to the students of the University of Oxford on his installation as Lord Rector on the 22nd inst., Mr. Bright discussed the ...

    Article : 511 words
  3. "CHLOE" AT THE PICTURE GALLERY.

    Sir,—Your correspondent "Matron," in The Argus of this day, asserts that they (the masses) cannot understand the beauty, and only see the nudity, in pictures of the "Chloe" ...

    Article : 658 words
  4. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS.

    It is stated that Mr, C. Kolleston is about to resign his position as auditor-general. The annual commemoration of the University was held yesterday afternoon before a ...

    Article : 564 words
  5. THE WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE

    As the readers of The Argus are aware, the first premium for the best design has been awarded to Messrs. Terry and Oakden, of Chancery-lane, and Mr. Nahum Barnet, of ...

    Article : 1,605 words
  6. SCOTCH FANCY FAIR.

    A grand Scotch fancy fair was opened on Saturday night in the Emerald-hill Town-hall, in aid of the Clarendon-street Presbyterian Church Organ Fund. The hall was ...

    Article : 1,030 words
  7. LAW REPORT.

    This was an application by the plaintiff to strike out a plea filed by the defendants, on the ground that it was embarrassing, and in effect pleaded evidence. The action was ...

    Article : 674 words
  8. RECENT MEETINGS.

    A public meeting of Sunday school workers was held last Friday evening in the Howecrescent Hall, Emerald-hill, for the purpose of forming a home mission association for ...

    Article : 504 words
  9. GEELONG.

    A person named Richard Walker, evidently suffering from the effects of drink, describing himself as a pianoforte tuner, informed Constable Molloy, whom he met near the ...

    Article : 129 words
  10. THE VOLUNTEERS.

    The monthly competitions for the corps money prizes took place on Saturday last, the 19th inst., the scores being as follows (the first 10 are prizetakers): ...

    Article : 260 words
  11. THE BORDEAUX EXHIBITION.

    Sir,—With respect to the representatives of the Victorian vignerons at Bordeaux, I think it is only due to M. Billiet to state that be used his utmost endeavors to promote the ...

    Article : 359 words
  12. CLUNES.

    An effort to secure the opening of the Clunes Free Library on Sunday has been spoken of. The weather is cold and changeable. ...

    Article : 52 words
  13. CASUALTIES AND OFFENCES.

    A fire occurred shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday morning, on the premises of Alfred Woolley, boot and shoe maker, 129 Park-street west, Emerald-hill, by which ...

    Article : 695 words
  14. THE RUSH FOR TICKETS ON THE SUBURBAN LINES.

    Sir,—I seek the favour of space in your columns to draw attention to a piece of annoyance to which passengers on the southern suburban railway lines are daily subjected. One ...

    Article : 305 words
  15. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr.F.Napier Broome, the new Governor of Western Australia, with Lady Barker and suite, are passengers by the Natal. They are at present staying at Government-house, ...

    Article : 121 words
  16. BLINDNESS IN THE RAILWAY TRAFFIC MANAGER'S OFFICE.

    Sir,—As little straws show in which direction the wind blows, may I, taking up the hue and cry of the hour, the "interests of the working-man," show on the one hand ...

    Article : 992 words
  17. QUEENSLAND. 

    Sir Arthur Palmer, the Acting-Governor, will inspect the volunteers on the racecourse, on the Queen's Birthday, before the races. A baker named R. S. Payne has been fined ...

    Article : 139 words
  18. THE CALCUTTA EXHIBITION COMMISSION.

    Sir,—I perused the able speech of Mr. J. B. Whitty, the retiring president of the Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers, with much pleasure, but I think he has fallen into the ...

    Article : 354 words
  19. TRADE SOCIETY MEETINGS.

    A meeting of the Victorian Journeymen Confectioners' Union was held at the Tradeshall on Saturday evening. The president, Mr. J. Stewart, occupied the chair, and there ...

    Article : 658 words
  20. A CAUTION TO PURCHASERS OF CIGARS.

    Sir,—Kindly allow me a few lines replying to a letter signed "Pro Bono Publico" which appeared in your issue of last Saturday. That gentleman was perfectly justified in ...

    Article : 178 words
  21. TASMANIA.

    The cutter Beryle capsized near the Tamar Heads at half-post 11 yesterday morning during [?]dden squall. Two hands onboard, named Richard Maxwell and John Harris, were ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. THE WANTS OF THE LILLIMUR DISTRICT.

    Sir,—You were good enough to publish a letter recently which set forth some of the more pressing needs of our district. Since its appearance in print the district inspector of ...

    Article : 157 words
  23. THE HOME OF THE SIX HUNDRED.

    Sir,—Allow me to enclose a note as the contributions of a few friends towards tobacco for some of the six hundred told of in "J. H. s" article in The Argus of ...

    Article : 418 words
  24. WINTER CLOTHING FOR POOR CHILDREN.

    Sir,—During the winter months we find that a number of children are unable to attend our mission school for want of clothes. For several years past our missionary and visitors ...

    Article : 308 words
  25. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.

    Henry Betts, a young man about 22 years of age, was charged with having on the 28th April indecently assaulted his sister, Venus Christina Betts, about 10 years of age. ...

    Article : 309 words
  26. WAS IT CRUELTY?

    Sir,—On the 10th inst. I observed a bay mare struggling along Queen-street on three legs, carrying the near fore-leg disabled. At the request of the police I examined it. ...

    Article : 213 words
  27. BOROUGH COUNCIL.

    The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday, 25th inst, there being, present—Councillors Bell (mayor), Mille, Wallis, Baker, Cullen, Huddart, cowpor, and Wallen. The Hon. F. S. ...

    Article : 342 words
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