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  2. INTERCOLONIAL TELEGRAMS. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The city council to-day agreed to pay Sir John Fowler a fee of £459 for reporting on a refuse desiccator in London after some amount of cavilling at the largeness of the ...

    Article : 207 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TO-DAY'S EVENTS.

    Richmond races; Ascott races; Melbourne Gun Club meeting (match for £100 a-side, "Gundagal" v. Mr. Morgan). ...

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  4. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  5. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS AND THEIR LOANS.

    One troublesome question that the Government has to face is to adjust the finances of a number of local bodies which, having borrowed in the past at high rates of ...

    Article : 210 words
  6. THE RAINFALL OF 1895.

    The year 1895 was an exceptionally dry one, as the most perfunctory reader of the contributions of the country correspondents to the columns of The Argus could ...

    Article : 1,127 words
  7. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT.

    The Royal Comic Opera Company are appenring nightly to good houses at the Academy of Music, under Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove's management. The ...

    Article : 83 words
  8. A LAMPLIGHTER'S FATE.

    A old man named Boss who had the contract for lighting the lamps on the stone barrier at the Lakes Entrance was seen relighting one at 9 o'clock on Wednesday ...

    Article : 1,315 words
  9. CRICKET.

    An interesting match was begun on the Melbourne Cricket-ground yesterday, between the Melbourne Club and an eleven got together by Mr. J. R. Wood, of Newcastle, who takes a great interest in the game, ...

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  10. NOTES AND CHAT.

    Mr. C. D. O'Halloran was yesterday elected to the seat on the committee of the Vicotria Amater Turf Club rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Arthur Anderson. Mr. ...

    Article : 811 words
  11. BENDIGO.

    A fire at Axe Creek to-day destroyed 100 acres of grass and a quantity of fencing on the property of Thomas Craike, jun. It is supposed to have been caused by a spark ...

    Article : 220 words
  12. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S REPORT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 33 words
  13. THE MINIMUM WAGE IN SYDNEY.

    The minimum wage conditions attached to contracts under the Public Works department fixes the following scale of pay per diem:—Masons, bricklayers, plasterers, 8s.; ...

    Article : 79 words
  14. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

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  15. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    John Casey died in the hospital this morning from injuries received in a fight at Port Adelaide last Saturduy. It is alleged that he insulted Henry M'Lenn in the street, and ...

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  16. HEAVY FRAUDS ON A FERRY COMPANY.

    During the hearing of a charge against Arthur Deacon, of selling forged North Shore ferry tickets with intent to defraud, at the Water Police Court to-day, the manager of ...

    Article : 136 words
  17. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. W. P. Reeves, the new Agent-General, will represent the colony at the Pacific cable conference. It is not intended to send a delegate to the conference relative to the ...

    Article : 36 words
  18. CASTLEMAINE.

    The borough councils of Castlemaine and Chewton and the shire of Newstead have resolved to support the Eaglehawk council in its movement to reduce the audit fees to £2 ...

    Article : 317 words
  19. MELBOURNE OBSERVATORY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  20. A MEDICAL MAN AND HIS VAGARIES.

    Dr. George Tyrrell, a medical man from New South Wales, was again before the City Police Court yesterday on a charge of insulting behaviour. On his previous appearance ...

    Article : 121 words
  21. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    A grocer's assistant named Charles L. Goodall was committed for trial at the Fitzroy Court yesterday on a charge of forging and uttering a cheque for £9 17s. ...

    Article : 201 words
  22. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR JANUARY 10, 1896.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 89 words
  23. TUE WEATHER. BUSH FIRES IN GIPPSLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 532 words
  24. CYCLING.

    Lewis and Megson came into collision at the Agricultural Society's ground yesterday while training for the test race on Saturday, and Lewis was bruised rather severely. Megson, however, was fortunate ...

    Article : 43 words
  25. RIVER GAUGINGS.

    Above S. Level Wind and Weather 9 A. M. Ft. Albury..... 07 E.; hazy, close Balranald.... 0 N. W.: fine, clear, hot. ...

    Article : 132 words
  26. BOWLING.

    Albert-park v. Port Melbourne, played yesterday on the Port Melbourne green Scores:—Port Melbourne.—Rink No. 1—Matters, Fraser, Keane, Bartlett (captain) 21. Rink No. 2—Howe, E. Crockford, ...

    Article : 104 words
  27. GEELONG.

    At the police court this morning a young map named Robert Coulston was charged on two counts of stealing a horse, cart, and harness, and a set of carriage harness. He ...

    Article : 50 words
  28. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. MANOHESTEB UNITY INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS.

    The following annual district meetings of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows have recently been held:— ST. ARNAUD DISTRICT. ...

    Article : 320 words
  29. POLO.

    A team from the Camperdown Polo Club visited Colac yesterday and succeeded in defeating the home team by 9 goals to 5. Camperdown was represented by Messrs. W. T. Manifold, J. C. Manifold, ...

    Article : 42 words
  30. FRUIT-GROWING AT HORSHAM.

    The district fruit yield on the whole this year promises to be very good, superior, indeed, to that for several seasons past. The apples have been attacked largely by the ...

    Article : 315 words
  31. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    A pigeon shooting match at 100 birds each, 30 yards rise, for £200, will take place to-day between "Gundagal" and W. Grant, of Eallarat, at half-past 11 o'clock, at the club's enclosure, North Brighton, ...

    Article : 55 words
  32. RICHMOND RACES.

    Trams and cabs from Flinders-street land passengers in 15 minutes at gates of grand-stand enclosure, returning every few minutes. Fare, 3d. ...

    Article : 44 words
  33. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    CHARALTON, JAN. 5.—The continued dryness of the weather and consequent scarcity of grass is having a serious effect so far as the creameries are concerned, in this district. Stock owners are at their ...

    Article : 580 words
  34. THE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE SCHEME.

    At the Richmond Council yesterday Councillor Laity gave notice of motion to the following effect;— "That this council convene a conference of the ...

    Article : 188 words
  35. PROGRAMME.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 227 words
  36. NORTH YARRA DISTRICT.

    The Annual Committee met at the Royal-hall, Burkly-street, Footscray. Present—W. Snadden, Prov. G.M.; R. Barnes, Prov. D.G.M.: Alfred Fowier, Prov. C.S. Delegates—R. Beauland, P.G., F. S. ...

    Article : 478 words
  37. THE WEATHER IN THE OTHER COLONIES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 126 words
  38. ASSAULTED AND ROBBED BY LARRIKINS.

    James Howard, a sailor, residing at 12 Jeffrey-street, West Melbourne, was set upon by larrikins yesterday morning at the corner of Bouverie and Victoria streets, and ...

    Article : 58 words
  39. THE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE WORKS.

    Sir,—Whilst thanking "Sanitation" for his valuable information as to the construction of the sewers and pipes now being laid in the above scheme, and for his quotation ...

    Article : 407 words
  40. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    The shipments of butter from the Cobden Butter Factory by the Cuzco and Rome have both realised 109s. per ewt. The supply of milk at the Camperdown Butter Factory ...

    Article : 98 words
  41. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE. THE MUNICIPAL SUBSIDY.

    At the Richmond Council yesterday a letter was read from the Maryborough Council desiring cooperation in an endeavour to obtain an increased proporation of the Government subsidy. Councillor ...

    Article : 101 words
  42. AUSTRALASIAN PLATE-GLASS INSURANCE COMPANY.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Australasian Plate-glass Insurance Company was held yesterday at the offices, Temple-court; Mr. J. L. Robers in the chair. The report ...

    Article : 147 words
  43. ASCOT RACES.

    12.1 a.m. and 2nd class 12.2 horses, of 10 sovs.' 3 furlongs. 12.2 a.u. and 2nd class 12.3 horses, of 10 sovs.; 3 furlongs. 13.1 a.u. and 2nd class 13.2 horses, of 10 sovs.; 4 furlongs. 14.0 a.u. and 2nd class 14.1 ...

    Article : 91 words
  44. SUPPOSED ANTHRAX AT WODONGA.

    A carrier naemed Joseph Boon, from the Mitta Mitta district, has sustained a heavy loss during the past two weeks through the death of several working bullocks. The ...

    Article : 225 words
  45. THE RICHMOND ABATTOIRS.

    At the meeting of the Richmond Council yesterday Councillor Shedy moved that a committee he appointed to supervise the working of the abattoirs. The motion, after a brief discussion, was carried, and ...

    Article : 67 words
  46. THE RICHEST GOLD-FIELD IN THE WORLD.

    Sir,—Can any of your readers inform me when reading of the golden West (?) going forward " by leaps and bounds," which are the leaps and which the bounds? ...

    Article : 268 words
  47. BENALLA RACING CLUB.

    V.R.C. Rules. Handicapper—Geo. Vowles. Handicap Hurdle. 1½miles. £10. Flying Handicap, 5 furlongs. £7. Trial Stakes (w.f.a.). 6 furlongs. £5. ...

    Article : 65 words
  48. RATE FOR RICHMOND.

    At the Richmond Council yesterday, on the motion of Councillor White, it was resolved to strike a rate of 2s. in the £1. The ratable value of the city is £177,280. ...

    Article : 35 words
  49. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    BROADFORD, JAN. 9.—The early-sown crops in this district have yielded very well, considering the season. The hay crops have been extremely satisfactory, and so far as thrashing operations have gone ...

    Article : 435 words
  50. OVERLAND EXPRESS DISCOMFORTS.

    Sir,—I would ask leave to ventilate in your columns a long-standing grievance against the management of the Victorian and South Australian railways in respect of the ...

    Article : 278 words
  51. THE SILK INDUSTRY.

    The monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Victorian Silk Culture Association was held on the 7th inst., Signor Pozzi in the chair. A report was received from Mr. Thomas Wardle, president of the ...

    Article : 211 words
  52. "HANDS ACROSS THE SEA."

    Sir,—As an old volunteer might I, in the present agitated state of affairs, suggest that the Government allow all who have the spirit to enrol as volunteers and ...

    Article : 208 words
  53. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    MELBOURNE GUN CLUB. North Brighton. THIS DAY. GRAND PIGEON MATCH At 100 birds cach, 30 yards rise, £. GUNDAGAI v. W. GRANT. Coinmeuco at half-past l1 o'clock. Admission to enclosure, 2s 6d. PHILALEVI, Secretary. ...

    Article : 40 words
  54. KENSINGTON PONY RACES.

    The Kensington pony and galloway races were run to-day. A protest was entered against Lady, the winner of the Fifteen Hands Handicap, on the ground that the ...

    Article : 105 words
  55. AUSTRALIAN NATIVES ASSOCIATION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 179 words
  56. FATAL BUGGY ACCIDENT.

    A fatal vehicle accident occurred at Lillimur yesterday. Mrs. Fairweather, a highly respected resident, her young daughter, and Mrs. Burgess, a friend, were leaving the ...

    Article : 127 words
  57. H.A.C.B. SOCIETY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 words
  58. VICTORIAN HORTICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 153 words
  59. Advertising

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  60. SPORTING TELEGRAM.

    The protest lodged by S. Fielder, the woner of Fitzroy, against Baron being declared the winner of the Carlton Handicap, at Moorefield, on Wednesday, was considered ...

    Article : 121 words
  61. Advertising

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  62. Advertising

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  63. Advertising

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