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  2. MEETINGS OF PASTORIAL COMPANIES.

    The eighth annual meeting of Pitt, Son, and Badgery Limited was held on Tuesday, Mr. H. S. Badgery presiding. The balance-sheet showed gross profits amounting to £11,848, ...

    Article : 270 words
  3. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 232 words
  4. "HEATHENISM IN AN ERMINE ROBE."

    Yesterday evening a public gathering was held at the Scots Church, Collins-street, in connection with the Congress of Churches. Pastor Herlitz presided, and there was a ...

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  5. SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. GEORGE DAVIS, M.L.C.

    Very general regret was expressed yesterday in political and sporting circles when it became known that Mr. George Davis, M.L.C., had died with painful suddenness ...

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  6. THE RAINFALL.

    The following additional messages announcing rain have been received from agricultural and pastoral districts:— BOORT, Aug. 25.—Rain commenced to fall last ...

    Article : 944 words
  7. COUNTRY NEWS. BENDIGO.

    On Wednesday evening an entertainment was given in the Princess's Theatre, consisting of the operetta "Trial by Jury," and a concert by the Bendigo Liedertafel. ...

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  8. THE SHEEP SHOW.

    The judging in the fine wool classes at the annual show of the Australian Sheepbreeder's Association was continued yesterday, but not concluded, some of the ...

    Article : 2,138 words
  9. QUEENSLAND.

    The mayor of Townsville has formulated a scheme for erecting a row of buildings and a city market on the vacant space in Flinders-street caused by the late fire. He ...

    Article : 145 words
  10. MINING ACCIDENTS.

    A serious accident happened in the Great Extended Hustler's mine this morning. John Sp[?]hley was engaged sinking the shaft 50ft. below the bottom level, when a ...

    Article : 135 words
  11. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The wages of the employes in the Government railway workshops have been raised 10 per cent, all round. The additions to the wages of the engine-shop hands ...

    Article : 66 words
  12. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Wednesday (6 p.m.).—More or less cloudy, and in parts of south showery; light variable winds, chiefly southerly; moderate sea. ...

    Article : 28 words
  13. QUASHING A LICENSING CONVICTION.

    An instance of apparent carelessness on the part of an officer of the police in laying an information under the Licensing Act was exhibited before Mr. Justice Hood ...

    Article : 423 words
  14. LARGE FIRE AT LINTON.

    A fire occurred at the store of Mr. Shepherd between 2 and 3 o'clock this morning. The whole place was destroyed, the fire brigade being helpless, as no water was ...

    Article : 95 words
  15. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

    I Rainfall at Observatory previous 24 hours to [?] p.m., 26th August, nil; since January 1, 18.18in. Average rainfall at Observatory for the first eight months of the year, 15.70in. ...

    Article : 215 words
  16. TASMANIA.

    Topham, the railway emplove in whose possession the police found a large number of stolen milk jugs and other plunder, has been dealt with as a kleptomanine, and ...

    Article : 157 words
  17. THE NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT.

    In the House of Representatives, the vote of £18,000, subsidy to the San Francisco mail service, was passed, after a somewhat prolonged discussion, in which the claims ...

    Article : 98 words
  18. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    UThe balance-sheet of the Minyip Butter Factory for the half-year shows a profit of £211. For the period 73,899 gallons of milk were supplied, yielding 32,757lb, of butter. ...

    Article : 63 words
  19. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    The wills of the following have been lodged for probate with the registrar:— Margaret Boyd, of Ballarat, deceased, wife of Charles Boyd, of Ballarat, printer. ...

    Article : 265 words
  20. MELBOURNE OBSERVATORY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 79 words
  21. MANCH ESTER UNITY INUERENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. HALF-YEARLY MEETINGS.

    The following half-yearly meetings of the various districts of the Manchester Unlty Independent Order of Oddfellows have recently been held:— LANCEFIELD DISTRICT. ...

    Article : 129 words
  22. THE STOCK TAX.

    The Swan Hill Progress Committee, at a meeting last night, adopted a resolution in favour of Mr. Murray Smith's motion for the abolition of the stock tax. Mr. Grant, the ...

    Article : 112 words
  23. PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD.

    The report of the Public Service Board was laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly yesterday. It shows that in 1884 there were 4,396 officers in the service, ...

    Article : 623 words
  24. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 101 words
  25. CASTLEMAINE DISTRICT.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Castlemaine Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., was held on July 6. The following officers were elected:—P.G., Brother George Collicoat: V.G., Brother A. Marriott; ...

    Article : 93 words
  26. MALLEE LEGISLATION.

    The Mallee Act was under discussion at the last meeting of the Western Vermin Board. Several members pointed out that it contained many defects. Particular reference ...

    Article : 153 words
  27. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 283 words
  28. SALE DISTRICT.

    Bruthen was the town selected in which to hold the half-yearly meeting. Officers present:— Brother W. West, Prov. G.M.; Brother W. Cenlow, Prov. D.G.M.; and Brother G.A. Barry, ...

    Article : 186 words
  29. RE-VACCINATION VERSUS SMALL-POX.

    Sir,—The late Sir Thomas Watson, who lived to nearly 90, and was over 60 years in large practice, wrote thus in his published lectures:—"No contagion is so powerful ...

    Article : 1,157 words
  30. BUTTER EXPORT.

    Sir,—In your issue of 21st inst. you have given the colonies the benefit of a very careful review of the conditions surrounding the English market for Australian ...

    Article : 1,114 words
  31. BAIRNSDALE LAND BOARD.

    At a land board held at Bairnsdale on Wednesday, before Mr. John Lardner, land officer, the following applications were dealt with:— ...

    Article : 909 words
  32. BAIRNSDALE DISTRICT.

    I The above district held its meeting at the disrict-chamber, Barirnsdale, Prov. G.M.Brother [?] Tinsley presiding, supported by Dep. Prov. G.M. Brother W. G. Goddard and Prov. C.S. Brother [?] ...

    Article : 213 words
  33. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. The standing committee of the Grand Lodge of the above order held its quarterly meeting at the Oddfellows'-hall, Victoria-street, on August 4, ...

    Article : 1,131 words
  34. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    CONDOROLIN, Aug. 21.—Travelling Stock:— Aug. 10—800 fat wethers passed from Urah to Riverstone, B. Richards owner. 12th—64 rams passed from Batl[?]rst to South Condobolin Station. ...

    Article : 773 words
  35. ST. ARNAUD DISTRICT.

    lThe St. Arnand brethren met at the shire-hall, the following officers, delegates, and visiters being present:—J.G. Colliver, Prov. G.M. (in the chair) J. Desmond, Prov. D.G.M., and H. Thorn, Prov. ...

    Article : 578 words
  36. THE SHOPS HALF-HOLIDAY.

    A meeting of the shopkeepers of St. Kilda was held in the town-hall last evening to consider the question of the best day for the weekly half-holiday. The mayor ...

    Article : 106 words
  37. THE SHOPS HALF-HOLIDAY.

    Sir,—In all the remarks on the above subject I have failed to see any mention of photographers. Can you tell me if any has been made, and if there is any chance of all ...

    Article : 471 words
  38. NORTH YARRA DISTRICT.

    HThe half-yearly meeting of this district was held at the parish-hall, Mason-street, Newport. Present:—Prov. G.M. Barues, Prov. D.G.M. Forbes, and Prov. C.S. Fowler. Delrgates:—William. ...

    Article : 359 words
  39. A CHILD RUN OVER.

    John M'Millan, 9 years of age, residing with his parents at Clyde-house, Peel-street, Collingwood, was playing with other children at the corner of Peel and Wellington streets, ...

    Article : 87 words
  40. QUEENSLAND.

    1BRISBANE, Aug. 25.—Shearing is progressing satisfactorlly in the Barcaldine district. The Coomb[?] Martin shed cuts out to-morrow, 200,000 sheep having been put through. Plenty of labour is ...

    Article : 316 words
  41. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    THE WILLIAMSTOWN SHORT ROAD. A letter was received at the meeting of the Port Melbourne Town Council last night from the department of Public Works, with reference to ...

    Article : 129 words
  42. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    MAJOR[?]A (Borough).—Councillor Holmes has been elected mayor; allowance, £10. INGLEWOOD (Borough).—Councillor John Bywater has been re-elected mayor. ...

    Article : 45 words
  43. JUVENILE LODGE.

    A case of much importance to friendly societles was heard in the Court of Appeal, on the 22nd June last, before Lords Justices Lindley, Lopes, and Rigby, being an appeal, "Rudd v. James," ...

    Article : 178 words
  44. INTERCOLONIAL LAWN TENNIS.

    The intercolonial lawn tennis tournament was continued at the Exhibition-building to-day. The weather was anything but favourable as a strong westerly wind was blowing across the ground, ...

    Article : 161 words
  45. Advertising

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  47. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    COCKBURN, Aug. 23.—The following are the recent stock crossings from New South Wales:— 308 cattle, from Bulloo Downs Station, Queensland, consigned to Messrs. E. Laughton and Co., ...

    Article : 56 words
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