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  2. RAIN MARS HOLIDAY

    Rain marred the holiday today. Many picnic parties hastily cancelled their plans but others braved the weather at the hills or seaside. Sporting attractions and city theatres were well patronised. ...

    Article : 316 words
  3. MOTORS CRASH

    FREMANTLE, Wednesday. -- Two motor trucks, containing a picnic party of 27 person, collided about 6 o'clock last night. ...

    Article : 109 words
  4. SPORTS AT ASPENDALE

    Under leaden skies the seventh annual Catholic picnic and sports meeting was held today at Aspendale. There was a large attendance. The ...

    Article : 366 words
  5. OUR CURRENCY

    The Federal currency problem has again attracted a great deal of attention, and is causing much public discussion. ...

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  6. ACROSS THE ALPS

    OMEO, Wednesday. The Country Bonds Board having declined to clear the snow off the Alps in time for the holiday traffic, most of the tourists ...

    Article : 251 words
  7. TEACH CHILDREN TO SWIM

    The opinion of Mr D. Berriman, the City Coroner, that everybody should be compelled to learn to swim was commented upon by experts today. ...

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  8. RINDERPEST IN THE WEST

    As the only effective means of combating rinderpest, the Commonwealth and Slate authorities in West Australia are proceeding with the wholesale slaughter of cattle, pigs and goals in the infected area. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  9. HEALESVILLE CROWDED

    Everything points to a record holiday season for Healesville. Eight trains from Melbourne on Saturday, two on Sunday, and six on ...

    Article : 110 words
  10. MOSMAN OARSMEN

    SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- A sensation was caused in rowing circles today by the decision of the Mosman club, the champion club of the State, ...

    Article : 168 words
  11. EMPIRE EXHIBITION

    Early in the New Year another effort will be made to induce the Federal Government to send a Parliamentary delegation to London for ...

    Article : 54 words
  12. GEELONG BUSY

    GEELONG, Wednesday. -- Geelong is experiencing a record Christmas. Visitors from all parts of the State are visiting the city, and motorists have ...

    Article : 79 words
  13. FRANKSTON CARNIVAL

    Because of rain and a high sea, the 6-mile dinghy race, the main event of the Frankston Boxing Day beach carnival, had to be postponed today. ...

    Article : 166 words
  14. HORSE FALLS INTO DRAIN

    Owing to a subsidence at Johnstone street, South Melbourne, today, a hors ebelonging to one of the timber mills in the district fell into an ...

    Article : 75 words
  15. RAIN AND FIRE

    TOOWOOMBA (Q.), Wednesday. -- Christmas in Toowoomba was notable for beneficent rain, and a big fire, which occurred on Christmas ...

    Article : 78 words
  16. Today's Sports Results

    A Final Sporting Edition of "The Herald" will be published shortly after 6 p.m., giving full results of today's sports ...

    Article : 211 words
  17. MEANING OF BOXING DAY

    What is the meaning of Boxing Day ? Webster's dictionary describes it: The first week day after Christmas, ...

    Article : 46 words
  18. "SILVER" BRYANT DEAD

    SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- Mr J. C. B. ("Silver") Bryant, 64, one of the most popular figures on the Australian turf, died early on Christmas ...

    Article : 204 words
  19. HEAVY RAINS IN QUEENSLAND

    BRISBANE, Wednesday. -- Rain was experienced over a widespread area during the week-end, phenomenal falls being recorded at several places. ...

    Article : 105 words
  20. LOWER-QUALITY PETROL

    SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- The day is coming when the Australian motorist will have to be satisfied with lower-quality petrol for his automobile if ...

    Article : 193 words
  21. ROUND THE DOCKS

    Even in the little ketches lying about the wharves, the spirit of Christmas could be sensed. Turkeys, plum puddings, and other dishes ...

    Article : 155 words
  22. SPORTS AT BALLARAT

    BALLARAT, Wednesday. -- The important events of the Ballarat Athletic Association's cycling and foot racing carnival were decided at ...

    Article : 144 words
  23. RAIN AT BELGRAVE

    BELGRAVE, Wednesday. -- Three-quarters of an inch of rain fell in half an hour at 5 p.m. yesterday. ...

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  24. EDITHVALE IN DARKNESS

    The Edithvale electric light service was put out of action by the storm. It is expected the service will be restored by tonight. ...

    Article : 29 words
  25. TRAGEDY OF A LOST VOICE

    Had Mr William Reed been born in Europe and begun to sing at 24 he would have become one of the first English-speaking baritones. ...

    Article : 307 words
  26. BRITISH FLEET

    Although preparations are yet only in the preliminary stage. It is certain that the welcome that will be accorded Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick ...

    Article : 135 words
  27. SALE SPORTS POSTPONED

    SALE, Wednesday. -- Sports were postponed on account of bad weather. ...

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  28. LEVERHULME AT SUVA

    SUVA, Wednesday. -- Lord Leverhulme, accompanied by. Mr Darcy Cooper, vice-chairman, and Mr Gonsden, director of Lever Bros. Ltd., who ...

    Article : 90 words
  29. RAIL ACCIDENTS FUND

    In damages and compensation £30,853 was paid out of the Railway Accident and Fire Insurance Fund last financial year. ...

    Article : 85 words
  30. ASPENDALE MOTOR CARNIVAL

    A motor racing carnival will be held on the Aspendale racecourse on New Year's Day. Racing will take place on the grass ...

    Article : 44 words
  31. SPECIAL CONSTABLE. ATTACKED

    George Silburn, a special constable, was set upon by a mob of larrikins in Victoria street. North Melbourne, about 6 p.m. on Monday, and badly ...

    Article : 70 words
  32. WARRNAMBOOL REGATTA

    WARRNAMBOOL, Wednesday. -- The Warrnambool regatta was held today in cool, dull weather. There was a good attendance. Results: -- ...

    Article : 69 words
  33. BELGRAVE'S RECORD

    The number of visitors at Belgrave exceeds all previous records, as holiday accommodation has improved considerably since last season. ...

    Article : 50 words
  34. REVENGE AND TURKEY

    For the first time in 42 years, so it is said, the firemen and seamen on the Howard Smith steamer Eumeralle were not given turkey for their ...

    Article : 120 words
  35. COOL AND CLOUDY; MORE SHOWERS

    Dull conditions prevailed in the city thin morning. The synopsis of the weather in the country districts at 9 a.m. today was: ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 581 words
  36. MORNINGTON PICNICS

    MORNINGTON, Wednesday. -- The officers of the Metropolitan Board of Works have no reason to feel aggrieved at the Mornington Shire ...

    Article : 218 words
  37. ARARAT GALA OPENS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 262 words
  38. KICKED AND ROBBED

    SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- "Give us 3d. for a feed, mate," said a man to two country visitors -- John Hussey and Louis Attenborough -- In a ...

    Article : 154 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 172 words
  40. ROADS BOARD'S WORK

    The Country Roads Board Fund last year amounted to £439,997, of which £402,515 was spent. The receipts were made up of ...

    Article : 87 words
  41. HOLIDAY DRINKERS

    A "holiday drunks" court was held in the city watchhouse this morning by Mr C. Goldspink, J.P. The official and judicial atmosphere of the City ...

    Article : 114 words
  42. Last Messiah Concert

    The most notable feature of the third and last "Messiah" concert given by the Melbourne Philharmonic Society at the Town Hall last ...

    Article : 146 words
  43. FETE AT CARRUM

    The Carrum fete, to improve the Keast Park, was opened this afternoon, at 3 o'clock. A queen competition in connection ...

    Article : 55 words
  44. STATE OFFICES RE-OPEN TOMORROW

    The State Public Offices, which, like banks and insurance offices, have been closed since noon on Saturday, will re-open tomorrow. ...

    Article : 51 words
  45. SIX DAYS' WHEEL RACE

    SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- The second day of the big six days' wheel race was conducted at the Sports Ground yesterday. The wet weather affected ...

    Article : 95 words
  46. CARNIVAL AT CHELSEA

    CHELSEA, Wednesday. -- Chelsea is crowded. Demonstrations by the Life-Saving Club today were watched by many visitors. ...

    Article : 81 words
  47. 40 MINISTERS WANTED

    The Rev. Thomas Morgan, secretary of the Australian Home Missionary Presbytery Board, who is on a visit to England, has authority to engage ...

    Article : 65 words
  48. OFFENSIVE CONDUCT

    At the Collingwood Court today Margaret Mills, 85, a domestic, was charged with having behaved offensively. Mills, who said she had been ...

    Article : 34 words
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