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  2. POLITICS AND RELIGION. A BLOW TO FEDERATION.

    At the meeting of the commission of the Presbyterian Assembly yesterday the report of the public questions committee was submitted by the moderator (Dr. D. ...

    Article : 885 words
  3. THE WEATHER. FURTHER RAIN.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 616 words
  4. NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAYS.

    We have now been furnished with the full text of Mr. T. Rennick's report with reference to his inspection of the Zeehan to North-east Dundas 2ft. gauge tramway ...

    Article : 1,560 words
  5. THE GREATHEAD THOMPSON LITIGATION.

    There seems to be no end to the legal proceedings arising out of the partnership squabbles of William Henry Thompson and George Greathead, proprietor of a patent ...

    Article : 325 words
  6. DEPARTURE OF SIR JOHN M[?]NTYRE.

    Yesterday afternoon a "send-off" was given at Parliament-house by the Opposition to their leader, Sir John M'Intyre, who leaves on Saturday for a brief visit to ...

    Article : 987 words
  7. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 words
  8. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Four passengers by the R.M.S. Himalaya will be released from quarantine to-morrow, and the remainder on Saturday. The Royal Commission, consisting of ...

    Article : 389 words
  9. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT.

    At the Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Justice Holroyd, Richard Webster was acquitted on a charge of perjury. ...

    Article : 375 words
  10. A DIVORCE CASE.

    A divorce case which has created a considerable amount of interest in this and the Warrnambool district, where the parties are well known, was commenced to-day ...

    Article : 348 words
  11. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Thursday (6 p.m.).—Cold and unsettled weather, with further rains in South and Eastern districts; finer north of ranges; south-westerly winds generally, strong on coast, with squalls and gales in ...

    Article : 52 words
  12. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

    Weather Chart, Thursday, May 6, 1897, at 9 a.m.:—Area of high atmospheric pressure, 30.4in., over the southern portion of South Australia, rapidly moving eastward. The Antarctic ...

    Article : 311 words
  13. LAWN TENNIS.

    The high southerly gale which blew during to-day told upon the play at the lawn tennis matches and affected the attendance. Some splendid games, however, were contested, one of the most ...

    Article : 542 words
  14. HORSHAM LAND BOARD.

    At the local land board held at Horsham yesterday by Mr. H. F. W. Kruger, district land officer, the following cases were dealt with as under:— ...

    Article : 1,488 words
  15. THE A.J.S. BANK.

    The shareholders of the A.J.S. Bank today unanimously adopted the resolution ratifying the scheme of arrangement agreed to by majorities of depositors in New South ...

    Article : 273 words
  16. GEELONG.

    Florence Neale, aged 22 Years, and Elizabeth Neale, aged 18 years, who came from Melbourne on Wednesday, were arrested on Thursday afternoon on charges of stealing ...

    Article : 110 words
  17. MELBOURNE OBSERVATORY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 87 words
  18. GARRISON ARTILLERY COMMANDS.

    It was stated in Queenscliff to-day that Major Umphelby will in a few days be promoted to the rank of Lieut.-Colonel. The appointment, it is understood, has already ...

    Article : 358 words
  19. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR MAY 7, 1897.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 94 words
  20. THE LIABILITIES OF DIRECTORS.

    An action was begun to-day by the Australian Mutual Investment and Building Co. Limited in the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Manning, against G. Wells and ...

    Article : 149 words
  21. THE NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Reid moved without comment, for the presentation of an address to the Queen, congratulating her on the completion of the ...

    Article : 472 words
  22. THE OTHER COLONIES.

    ALBURY.—15 points of rain fell here last night. To-day is fine, but intensely cold, with a tendency to light showers this afternoon. HAY.—Only a few drops of rain have fallen ...

    Article : 46 words
  23. FREE TRADE AND THE FARMERS.

    Mr. Max Hirsch addressed a large and representative meeting, including well-known farmers from various parts of the district, in the Mechanics' Institue ...

    Article : 759 words
  24. RESOLUTION BY THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ANGLICAN SYNOD.

    At the meeting of the Anglican Synod today, the standing committee was instructed to take any steps necessary to secure the recognition of divine providence and the ...

    Article : 64 words
  25. QUEENSLAND.

    The quantity of sugar exported from Queensland since June last is 73,397 tons. The attendance at the Exhibition yesterday was 22,000. There was also a large ...

    Article : 277 words
  26. HAWTHORN MARKET TENDERS.

    Sir,—I would like to call public attention to your report of the proceedings of the Hawthorn council at their last night's meeting, which states that tenders were ...

    Article : 335 words
  27. THE FREE-TRADE LEAGUE.

    A meeting was held at the Mechanics' Institute, Berwick, yesterday evening; Mr. J. Gibb presiding. The chairman said that the change from the narrow and illogical policy ...

    Article : 419 words
  28. VICTORIA, NOT RUSSIA.

    "If I am denied this, I am denied justice. We are not in Russia," exclaimed Mr. Westley to Messrs. Learmonth, Cook, and Lancashire, J.P.'s, at the City Court ...

    Article : 267 words
  29. DEAF AND DUMB MISSION.

    A social gathering of a unique character was held in the Congregational-hall yesterday evening, when the members of the adult Deaf and Dumb Mission held their ...

    Article : 454 words
  30. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    FORBES, May 5.—The drought still continues, all indications of rain having blown away. The nights are cold and frosty, which has had a bad effect on starving stock. While the warm weather ...

    Article : 233 words
  31. TASMANIA.

    Parliament will meet on the 20th July to deal with the draft Constitution Bill, as passed by the Federal Convention. The Acting Premier, Sir Philip Fysh, has ...

    Article : 184 words
  32. THE NEW RAILWAY TIME-TABLE.

    Sir,—I would like to add a few remarks to those of "Constant Reader," published in your columns to-day. He points out that the 8 p.m. train to Mordialloc was ...

    Article : 368 words
  33. ALLEGED CRIMINAL ASSAULT.

    Henry Wright, a fish hawker, aged 63, was charged at the Port Melbourne Court yesterday before Dr. Cuscaden and Mr. Armstrong, J.P's, with criminally ...

    Article : 185 words
  34. THE LIFT FATALITY.

    The circumstances of the death of John Thompson, who died in the Melbourne Hospital on Tuesday from the effects of injuries sustained in a lift accident at ...

    Article : 229 words
  35. AN INTERESTING RAIN RECORD.

    A most interesting rain record table has been prepared by Mr. John Langlands, who came to Horsham in 1849, and has resided here continuously since. This shows ...

    Article : 490 words
  36. QUEENSLAND.

    AUGATHELLA, April 29.—Dry weather still prevails, with warm days and cold nights. The thermometer ranges from 80deg. in the shade in the day, down to 37deg. at night. Any grass that ...

    Article : 276 words
  37. THE ST. KILDA CEMETERY.

    Sir,—Your sub-leader in "The Argus" of this morning will be much appreciated by the residents of St. Kilda, who have very strong feelings—not primarily against, ...

    Article : 350 words
  38. THE FISCAL CONTROVERSY.

    Sir,—Mr. W. J. Lormer states in to-day's issue of "The Argus" that the present [?] stage of [?] originated at a meeting held in the Prahran Town-hall. ...

    Article : 402 words
  39. FREE-TRADE MEETING AT CRESWICK.

    Sir,—Mr. Ashworth, the representative of the Free-trade Democratic Association, lectured here last Friday night, and received a splendid reception. ...

    Article : 248 words
  40. CONDUCTING A LOTTERY.

    A case of considerable public interest was heard at the Footscray Police Court yesterday before Messrs. W. Mitchell, M'Ph[?]e, Fraser, Street, and D. Mitchell, J.P.'s. ...

    Article : 194 words
  41. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    At the meeting of the Caulfield Shire Council on Wednesday evening, the matter of the reduced train service on the Mordialloc line was again discussed at length. It was asserted by councillors ...

    Article : 109 words
  42. A MOB OF CATTLE POISONED.

    GUNDAGA[?] May, 6.—Stock Movements:—Yesterday, 130 cattle from Wynlong, en route for Adelong, A. Moss owner. This mob was put in a small paddock of green maize and thistles last ...

    Article : 79 words
  43. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE.

    The following ladies and gentlemen will have charge of the arrangements at the matriculation examination which begins on Monday next:—Melbourne Candidates—Wil[?]-hall, D. A. [?], ...

    Article : 82 words
  44. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    Messrs. Fisken, Valentine, and Co., from Mount Bute Estate, Linton:—"A good rainfalll; 52 points registered this morning." ...

    Article : 24 words
  45. PUBLIC WORKS TENDERS.

    The Board of Land and Works has accepted the following tenders:—Victorian Defences.—Supply of mild steel targets, Ride Butts, Bendigo, G. E. Cowley, £34; painting custom office, [?], ...

    Article : 80 words
  46. RATING APPEALS.

    A special committee, appointed by the Moorabbin Shire Council, met last Monday to consider the appeals (39 in number) against valuations. The total valuation of these appeals amounted to ...

    Article : 131 words
  47. BENDIGO FARM PRODUCE REPORT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 132 words
  48. WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

    The Balance of Stocks has now been Re-marked at Further Reduced Prices, and will be offered to the public at 10 a.m. this day. Warehouses—23[?] to 244 Elizabeth-st.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 36 words
  49. WALLACH'S ESTATE SALE.

    The Balance of Stocks has now been Re-marked at Further Reduced Prices, and will be offered to the public at 10 a.m. this day, Warehouses—2[?] to 244 Elizabeth-st.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 40 words
  50. FOOD FOR THE MIND.

    The retail, wholesale, half-price, and second-hand departments of Cole's Book Arcade, Melbourne, contain the largest and most varied assortment of books we believe, in any trading ...

    Article : 40 words
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