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  2. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION.

    The Railways Standing Committee met yesterday afternoon. Mr. Cameron, M.L.A., presided, and there were present Messrs. Melville and Morey, M.L.C.'s, and Messrs. ...

    Article : 2,600 words
  3. GRECO-TURKISH WAR. DISQUIET AT ATHENS.

    The position at Athens is causing grave anxiety. In consequence of the crushing defeat sustained by Greece in the war with Turkey ...

    Article : 66 words
  4. THE QUEEN'S MEMORIAL. FEVER HOSPITAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 113 words
  5. THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1897.

    To one great change which is passing over civilised mankind it would be idle to shut one's eyes. This is in the clothing of the male of our species. ...

    Article : 7,674 words
  6. AFFAIRS IN SPAIN.

    The brawl in the lobby of the Cortes at Madrid on Sunday last has had important political consequences. The Duke of Tetuan, the Minister for ...

    Article : 123 words
  7. THE CHINA TEA MARKET.

    Arrivals of the new crop of tea to date amount to 40,000 original half-chests. The crop is better than last year in quality, but is reported to be 20 pet cent. ...

    Article : 61 words
  8. SOUTH AFRICA. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY AT PRETORIA.

    The Queen's birthday was observed at Pretoria with the usual demonstrations of loyalty. A Royal salute was fired, and the two Chambers of the Volksraad ...

    Article : 39 words
  9. A PROSPECTOR'S DEATH.

    A miner named Thomas Brown met with his death by suffocation yesterday morning through leaving a lighted wood fire in his tent when retiring to rest, while his mate, ...

    Article : 358 words
  10. THE IMPERIAL NAVY.

    Mr. J. Rose Innes, the leader of the Opposition in the House of Assembly at Cape Town, has given notice of a motion requesting Sir J. Gordon Sprigg, the Premier to ...

    Article : 63 words
  11. "THE ARGUS" FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 29 words
  12. TERMS OF PEACE.

    The note drawn up by the ambassadors of the powers, at Constantinople, defining the terms of peace between Greece and Turkey has been presented to the Forte, ...

    Article : 170 words
  13. POLITICS IN AUSTRIA.

    Scenes of a very violent and startling character have occured in the Austrian Reichsrath during debates on the much-vexed question of the employment of the ...

    Article : 77 words
  14. THE ORANGE FREE STATE.

    In the Volksraad of the Orange Free State yesterday a proposal to restrict the franchise was negatived by the casting-vote of the chairman. ...

    Article : 50 words
  15. THE MAYOR OF FITZROY'S FUND.

    The mayor of Fitzroy acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the donations as under to the fund of the Infectious Diseases Hospital:— ...

    Article : 63 words
  16. HELP FROM THE THEATRICAL PROFESSION.

    As an expression of loyalty from the theatrical and musical professions of Melbourne, it is proposed to give a grand combined entertainment at an early date in aid ...

    Article : 152 words
  17. THE RAID COMMITTEE.

    Mr. Henry Labouchere, M.P., one of the members of the Select Committee of the House of Commons appointed to inquire into the Jameson raid on the Transvaal ...

    Article : 161 words
  18. HEALTH OF THE INDIAN ARMY.

    A report which was issued in March last disclosed a terrible condition of affairs in connection with the helth of the Indian army. It was stated that 536 per 1,000 of ...

    Article : 126 words
  19. THE PRINCESS IDA BALL.

    The ladies of the Princess Ida Court will hold, this evening, at the Feemasons'-hall, Collins-street a Cinerella Dance, in aid of the funds of the Infectious Diseases ...

    Article : 87 words
  20. THE ETHNIKE HETAIRIA.

    There is a great outcry in Athens against the Ethnike Hetairia, the political society which organised the raid by Greek irregulars into Macedonia that precipitated the ...

    Article : 80 words
  21. THE LATE SIR W. J. CLARKE. THE PROPOSED STATUE.

    A public meeting was held at the Town-hall Yesterday to take steps to erect a statue to the memory of the late Sir William Clarke. The Mayor (Councillor Strong) ...

    Article : 825 words
  22. MISS SHAW'S EVIDENCE.

    At the meeting of the Raid Committee yesterday. Mr. B. F. Hawksley, solicitor for the British South Africa Company, and for M. Cecil Rhodes, was called. He declined to ...

    Article : 235 words
  23. SOFTGOODS' BALL.

    The committee of the Victorian Softgoods' Association ball held a meeting last evening. Arrangements were made for the supper to be laid in the Victoria Coffee ...

    Article : 105 words
  24. THE CANADIAN TARIFF.

    An important statement was made in the Canadian Parliament last night by Mr. W. S. Fielding, the Minister of Finance, respecting the new tariff, which gives a preference ...

    Article : 120 words
  25. THE CRETAN INSURRECTION.

    The insurgent leaders in Crete have asked the Greek Government to undertake the direction of a movement for the union of the island with Greece. ...

    Article : 34 words
  26. SUBURBAN ASSISTANCE.

    A meeting of ladies of South Melbourne, convened by Mrs. Hall Owen, mayoress, was held at the local town-hall on Tuesday to take steps for raising subscriptions ...

    Article : 144 words
  27. THE BOMBAY MOSLEMS.

    The Mohammedan residents of Bombay are greatly delighted with the Turkish victories over Greece. They have sent a message to the Sultan ...

    Article : 43 words
  28. THE FRENCH WHEAT CROP.

    It is estimated that the French wheat crop this year will be 22¼million hectolitres (61¼ million bushels) below that of 1896, which was about 350,000,000 bushels. ...

    Article : 39 words
  29. FIRE AT ST. KILDA.

    A disastrous fire occured in Loch-street, St. Kilda, last night, the livery stable of Mr. Charles F. Willoughby being completely destroyed, together with its ...

    Article : 680 words
  30. SINGULAR TRAGEDY.

    A tragedy of an unusual kind took place at Berlin to-day. A showman was performing the feat of shooting at a glass ball, which was placed ...

    Article : 65 words
  31. THE MILDURA SETTLEMENT.

    Mr. Henry Williams, who with Dr. Abramowski interviewed the promoters of the syndicate which contemplates purchasing the Mildura concessions, has returned, and ...

    Article : 343 words
  32. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 143 words
  33. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The number of natives employed on the relief works established by the Indian Government in consequences the famine continues to increase, and has now reached ...

    Article : 108 words
  34. THE VALUE OF GOLD.

    In the commercial columns of "The Argus" of yesterday a note was published with regard to the value of gold in the form of bars as compared with minted ...

    Article : 462 words
  35. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    Wheat and Flour.—The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is estimated at 1,510,000 quarters, as against 1,500,000 quarters last week, and ...

    Article : 64 words
  36. MINING ACCIDENTS AT ZEEHAN.

    Two miners, named Cooper and Queenie, miraculously escaped being crushed to death to-day in the Western mine. They were climbing up the ladder in the pass when ...

    Article : 129 words
  37. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Kaikoura left Cape Town on May 23 for New Zealand via Hobart. I.G.M.S. Stuttgart left Suez on the 24th inst. for Australia. ...

    Article : 32 words
  38. EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY.

    It was agreed, at a meeting of the South Melbourne City Council last night, that a letter of condolence should be sent by the council to the Dowager Lady Clarke, ...

    Article : 73 words
  39. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Daniel O'Connor of Ballarat East, miner. Liabilities, £52/18/6; assets, 12/; deficiency, £52/6/6. Causes of insolvency£Want of employment, and pressure of creditors. Mr. ...

    Article : 69 words
  40. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At a mass meeting of strikers held to-day, the following motion was carried unanimously:—"That the union regrets the action of the employers refusing to grant ...

    Article : 195 words
  41. BOURKE PASTORAL SHOW.

    The annual Pastoral and Agricultural Show was opened today. The sheep were given the pride of place, and though the number of entries, was small compared ...

    Article : 200 words
  42. THE DROUGHT.

    Owing to the prolonged drought cattle are dying all round the district, and the loss to stock-owners during the winter will be considerably. Some of the graziers here ...

    Article : 254 words
  43. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  44. DR. CHALMER, OF PHILADELPHIA.

    Says "he has seen the happy effects of Wolfe's Schnapps in certain forms of urinary complaints, and also in debility in aged persons."—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 34 words
  45. CAUNT'S SALE.

    Our Alterations Being Almost Completed. The Special Discount of 4s. in the £1 Off Our Stock of WATCHES, JEWELLERY, OPTICAL GOODS, &c., ...

    Article : 94 words
  46. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 62 words
  47. THE MEDICAL PROFESSION

    Strongly recommend NESTLE'S SWISS MILK for all ordinary purposes of fresh milk. It is made of the PUREST COW'S MILK only, and is ALWAYS RELIABLE. ...

    Article : 32 words
  48. MAIN-TOP NAVY OUT TOBACCO.

    Of all the boons to weary men, When worried or distressed, A pipe of "Main-top Navy" stands A "cut" above the rest.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 34 words
  49. FOOD FOR THE MIND.

    The retail, wholesale, half-price, and secondhand departments of Cole's Hook Arcade, Melbourne, contain the largest and most varied assortment of books, we believe, in any trading establishment in the world.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 41 words
  50. THE HABIT OF HEALTH.

    The constant use of Pears' Soap.— [Advt.] ...

    Article : 5 words
  51. CADBURY'S COCOA.

    "Of the highest degree of purity."— "Health."—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 9 words
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