The annual elections of mayors of cities, towns, and boroughs, and presidents of shires, took place yesterday throughout the colony, excepting in the city of Melbourne ...
Article : 894 wordsAn entertainment in aid of the Elsie Hall Fund was given last evening in Glen's rooms, before His excellency the Governor, Lady Loch, and a full and fashionable audience, ...
Article : 443 wordsA complimentary banquet to the Rev. Dr. J. Cameron Lees was given in the Athenæum last night, by the Caledonian Society of Melbourne. The hall was beautifully ...
Article : 2,579 wordsThe Premier will visit Glen Innes and Armidale early next week, and will subsequently proceed to Forbes. Mr. George Hibbert Deffell, chief ...
Article : 811 wordsA public meeting called by the Woollen Factories' Association was held in the town-hall this evening. There were between 500 and 600 persons present, including a considerable ...
Article : 735 wordsBENALLA (Shire).—The full returns for the North Riding election are as follows:—W. Ginnivan, 293; P. L. M'Callum, 182; G. F. Armitage, 169. ...
Article : 214 wordsA meeting of the council of the Working Men's College was held at the buildings, Latrobe-street, yesterday evening. There were present—Hon. F. Ormond (in the ...
Article : 200 wordsIn yesterday's issue, of The Argus an account was given of a burglary effected at the manse attached to the Erskine Church, Rathdowne-street, Carlton, where a large ...
Article : 588 wordsA meeting of the unemployed, partially unployed, and underpaid, advertised to take place here to-day, proved a complete failure, only about half a dozen youths mustering. ...
Article : 197 wordsThe Northern Steamship Company's steamer Macgregor, 256 tons, is missing under the following circumstances:—When crossing the Wanganui bar on Thursday she ...
Article : 192 wordsA raid appears to have been made on the offices in the city either on Saturday or Sunday night, three cases of office-breaking being reported to the police on Monday. ...
Article : 208 wordsThe Murray after reaching 3Oft. 3in. to-day became stationary, and it was hoped that the worst had come, but to-night a telegram was received by the Mayor of Echuca from ...
Article : 167 wordsAn examination sitting was held in the estate of Annie Windsor, of Melbourne, licensed victualler. Mr. Isaacs appeared for the assignee. ...
Article : 171 wordsWAHGUNYAH, AUG. 15.—The following stock crossed and were trucked to-day:—300 wethers, C. H. Moras owner, R. Gibson and Co. agents; 394, T. Gorman owner, G. Dougharty agent; 314, J. O'Brien ...
Article : 221 wordsSir,—A statement occurring in your leading article of to-day tends to place the Jewish law of divorce in an unfavourable light, and I trust you will permit me to encroach upon ...
Article : 838 wordsA man named Ludovick Hansen, about 70 years of age, was found dead hanging by the neck in a room at Cooper's Family Hotel, Exhibition and Little Lonsdale streets. The ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 191 wordsNo action has yet been taken towards filling the vacant portfolios of Treasurer and Postmaster-General. It is understood that Mr. Dickson (late Treasurer) will open the ...
Article : 500 wordsBALRANALD, AUG. 15.—Drizzling rain continued throughout Saturday night. Yesterday was beautifully fine, but sharp showers f[?]ll during the night. The total fall registered was 34 points. It is still ...
Article : 425 wordsMiss Amy Sherwin, who arrived this evening, had a splendid reception when the train drew into the station at 8 o'clock. The platform was crowded to itsutmost capacity. The ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 211 wordsSir,—Mr. Blackett's query in your issue of to-day raises a very debatable point of literary authenticity. Doubt has been raised as to Fontenelle being the author of the bon ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 228 wordsDr. Youl, the city coroner, held an inquest on Monday on the body of the intant son of Henry Alessio, which was alleged to have died from an overdose of soothign syrup. It ...
Article : 283 wordsSir,—Mr. Blair writes one of his pleasant little letters to show that Lord Beacons[?]ield's mot, expressing the reserve which wise men generally maintain with respect to their ...
Article : 232 wordsThe following passengers to Melbourne passed through Serviceton on the day specified:— SERVICETON, MONDAY. ...
Article : 151 wordsWYCHEPROOF, AUG. 15.—Splendid showers f[?]l on Saturday and Sunday, [?]1 points being registered. The crops are looking exceedingly well, and the farmers expect an abundant harvest. A large area is ...
Article : 109 wordsThe Government have finished their new tariff proposals, which will be submitted with the Treasurer's budget speech on Thursday. The Government have been besieged by ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tue 16 Aug 1887, Page 6
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