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  2. LIFE- SAVIWG APPLIANCES LOAD-LINE, AND TONNAGE ACTS.

    The Life-saving Appliances Act is the work of ship-owners, and, in so far as it has foiled, they have to thank themselves for the unnecessary worry and expense it has oc ...

    Article : 1,177 words
  3. HERE AND THERE.

    Speaking of the part which the emotions play in really good acting, Mme. Bernhardt says that she never enacted the character of Phèdre without fainting or spitting blood; ...

    Article : 1,037 words
  4. FIJI.

    His Excellency the Governor left for Tonga on board H.M.S. Cordelia on the 25th ult. It was supposed that his absence would not extend over 10 or 12 days, but up to the ...

    Article : 1,185 words
  5. TOBACCO SMUGGLERS IN DISTRESS.

    The interest taken in the prosecutions instituted by the Customs authorities against certain residents of this district for being concerned in the removal of uncustomed goods ...

    Article : 808 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. SPORTING NOTES.

    The most important event of to-day is the declaration of the handicap weights for the Melbourne Cup of 1891. The official statement is that the weights are to be declared ...

    Article : 1,289 words
  7. ESSENDON V. MELBOURNE.

    These teams met on the Warehousemen's Cricket-ground on Saturday, in the presence of a small gathering of spectators. The ground was in a very sloppy condition, a circumstance which is usually ...

    Article : 361 words
  8. HUNTING.

    There was another very successful run with the Melbourne hounds on Saturday over a country presenting features of great variety of hill and dale and every kind of fence known to Australia. The meet ...

    Article : 420 words
  9. FITZROY V. NORTH MELBOURNE

    There was only a moderate attendance of the public to witness the match between the Fitzroy and North Melbourne clubs on the ground of the former on Saturday afternoon. The recent heavy rains had rendered ...

    Article : 341 words
  10. FOOTBALL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  11. FOOTSCRAY V. ST. KILDA.

    These teams met on the Footscray-ground on Saturday in the presence of a good attendance of spectators. Harper was captain of the visitors, and Carroll of the home team, with Mr. Roy umpire. The ...

    Article : 57 words
  12. CARLTON V. GEELONG.

    The match between Carlton and Geelong brought some 25,000 people to the Melbourne Cricket-ground on Saturday, though unfortunately the weather was not favourable to a thoroughly scientific game of ...

    Article : 957 words
  13. BALLARAT V. RICHMOND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 191 words
  14. LAWN TENNIS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 104 words
  15. MELBOURNE JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY.

    The monthly committee meeting of the Melbourne Jewish Philanthropic Society was held on the 14th inst. at the Synagogue-chambers, East Melbourne. Present— ...

    Article : 133 words
  16. ATHLETICS.

    A large number of members and honorary members were present in the rooms of the Melbourne Athletic Club on Saturday evening to witness two boxing contests, which were expected to prove of an excep ...

    Article : 752 words
  17. IRISH AUSTRALIANS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Let "One of Them" be comforted. His dreaded segregation, and its, to his view, damnosa hereditas, helotism, is being attacked from most unexpected quarters. Cases of ...

    Article : 206 words
  18. RAILWAY ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTSMEN.

    Sir,—During July, 1889, advertisements appaired on behalf of the Victorian Railway Commissioners asking for applications from architectural draughtsmen for the positions ...

    Article : 599 words
  19. WARWICK FARM RACES.

    The June meeting of the Warwick Farm Racing Club was held on Saturday. The weather was cold and wet, and the attendance was very moderate. The results were ...

    Article : 905 words
  20. ELSTERNWICK-PARK RACES.

    The race meeting which was held at Elsternwick-par on Saturday was well attended, the weather being favourable and the programme to be decided a good one. ...

    Article : 2,081 words
  21. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I have many times been tempted to take part in the highly interesting discussion about Irish Australians, but have hitherto refrained from troubling you and your ...

    Article : 484 words
  22. MR. J. B. PATTERSON ON AMERICAN RAILWAYS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I am sure every sensible person will endorse the opinion of your correspondent, T. M. Johnson. He has hit the right nail on the head when he says, "give Speight a ...

    Article : 82 words
  23. SOUTH MELBOURNE V. PORT MELBOURNE.

    On Saturday afternoon a match was played between the South Melbourne and Port Melbourne teams on the ground of the latter at Port Melbourne. There was a fair attendance of spectators, and a good game ...

    Article : 701 words
  24. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—A letter appeared in your issue of the 18th inst., written by Mr. T. M. Johnson. This letter criticised Mi J. B. Patterson's opinions on American railways, and recom ...

    Article : 372 words
  25. OLD COLONISTS' ASSOCIATION.

    The council of the Old Colonists' Association of Victoria held their monthly meeting at 131 William-street on Friday. Present— Mr. R. C. Anderson in the chair, the Rev. ...

    Article : 150 words
  26. BILLIARDS.

    The following were the results of Saturday night's matches; Mr. A. Hyman (received 180) beat Mr. C. Flemming (received 160) by 48 points, Mr. A. Vaudean (received 110) beat Mr. F. M'Evoy (received ...

    Article : 124 words
  27. MANDERS'S CLUB TOURNAMENT.

    The billiard tournament at Manders's Tattersall's Club was continued on Friday night, when the following games were played:—Mr. J. Lynch (received 50) beat Mr. C. Watson (received 100) by 41; Mr. ...

    Article : 268 words
  28. POST-OFFICE FOR MALVERN.

    Sir,—I notice from the report of the last meeting of the Malvern Shire Council that a deputation is to wait on the Premier shortly in reference to a site for the post-office. ...

    Article : 137 words
  29. HAVELOCK TOBACCO.

    Dark or Aromatic. Finest quality.— [ADVT.] ...

    Article : 10 words
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