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  2. THE RETURN OF THE DEPUTY POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

    By the R.M.S. Shannon, which reached Williamstown on Saturday afternoon, the deputy postmaster-general (Mr. S. W. M'Gowan) returned to Melbourne, after journeying for ...

    Article : 2,456 words
  3. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

    Easter, like Christmas, comes but once a year, but Easter and Christmas together make twice in the year, and that the whole people should be prepared to make jubilee twice in ...

    Article : 1,292 words
  4. SPORTS AND FESTIVITIES IN THE COUNTRY.

    The weather to-day after the late rain was very enjoyable for holiday-making. Sports meetings were held in various parts of the district, but they were of local interest only. ...

    Article : 2,515 words
  5. SUNDAY SKETCHES.

    A fair and ample space was dedicated to the worship of God in the days when South Yarra was planned, at least a fair site is occupied by Christ Church, and to ...

    Article : 1,778 words
  6. NEWS BY THE MAIL.

    There waa a stormy scene in the House of Commons last night, the forerunner of others which are in the immediate tature Things are at length coming to a crisis between the ...

    Article : 1,855 words
  7. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A man named Abraham Evans was charged at the Chiltern Police Court to-day with riding on the back of the guard's-van of the express train on Saturday night. The ...

    Article : 425 words
  8. FIRE AT RICHMOND.

    About half-past 12 o'clock last night a fire occurred in Toyal-lane, off Swan street, on the premises of Mr. Charles Dyer, bedding manufacturer, which was totally destroyed. ...

    Article : 182 words
  9. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. RACING.

    The acceptances for the Coleraine races are due to-day. The entries close to-day for the Warrnambool Amateur Turf Club meeting. ...

    Article : 144 words
  10. THE MORNINGTON REGATTA.

    The adjourned regatta took place to-day, and the weather being fine, there was a very large number of spectators. A gentle south wind was blowing, and the regatta may be fairly termed a great success. ...

    Article : 408 words
  11. ASSOCIATED CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN VICTORIA.

    The annual meeting of the body known as the Church of Christ was continued in the Christum Chapel, Swanston-street, on Saturday, the chair being occupied by Mr. J. ...

    Article : 405 words
  12. THE GOULBURN COURSING CLUB.

    The Goulburn Coursing Club meeting which commenced on Saturday, was concluded to-day. The Southern Stakes was divided by Mr. W. J. Barnes's Brisbane ...

    Article : 112 words
  13. BOWLING.

    The intercolonial match will be commenced to-day, at half-past 2, on the Richmond green. Luncheon will be served at 1 0'clock. The second day's play will be ...

    Article : 179 words
  14. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The running for the Amateur Handicap and Easter Gift, at the above grounds, will be concluded this afternoon, commencing at half-past 2. ...

    Article : 27 words
  15. LAWN TENNIS.

    The follow were the results of the sets played yesterday in the Geelong's Club Easter Tournament:— Gentlemen's Bandlecap, singles.—Third Round ...

    Article : 224 words
  16. THE HOLIDAY IN THE OTHER COLONIES.

    A complete change in the weather took place last night, when a gale came up from the south-west, which was followed at an early hour this morning by [?]aking rain. ...

    Article : 328 words
  17. INQUEST.

    A magisterial inquiry was held in Collingwood yesterday by Mr. J. M. Tait, J.P., on the body of James Falcke, grocer, Gippsstreet, who died from the effects of poison ...

    Article : 244 words
  18. PIGEON-SHOOTING.

    Shooting will commence this day, at 2 o'clock, with [?] £3 open handicap, to be followed by sweepstakes. All events open to all comers. ...

    Article : 27 words
  19. QUOITS.

    On Easter Saturday a number of quoiters and lovers of this old English game assembled at the Flemington-grounds to witness the playing for the second round. The following were left in:— ...

    Article : 102 words
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  21. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    A trophy, open to all comers, together with sweepstakes, will be shot for at the above grounds on Wednesday afternoon. ...

    Article : 29 words
  22. SANDHURST.

    The following directors have been elected: —Collmann and Tecchi Freehold—Messrs. Inch, Mason, Highett, Temby, and Dr. Atkinson. Crown Nimrod—Messrs. Murdoch, ...

    Article : 218 words
  23. SPORTING TELEGRAMS.

    P. Slaven, the champion of Queensland, and Costello, the middle weight boxer from America, fought for £100 aside last night. After a stubborn fight of 30 rounds a ...

    Article : 290 words
  24. A GUN ACCIDENT.

    A man named Robert Wilsmore, aged 32 years, met with a rather serious accident yes terday afternoon at Tylden, where he was shooting with his brother, Mr. J. B. ...

    Article : 267 words
  25. CASUALTIES AND OFFENCES.

    The Brighton Free Library had a very narrow escape from destruction by fire on Saturday morning. The building is just being completed, and the contractors have a ...

    Article : 223 words
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