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  2. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 220 words
  3. THE DEADH OF MR. FREDERICK WILKINS.

    Dr. James Eadie made a post-mortem examination yesterday of the body of Mr. Frederick Wilkins, who died, as is supposed, from self-administered poison, at the ...

    Article : 64 words
  4. THE FIRST TEST MATCH.

    The game between Stoddart's eleven and the Australian team was continued to-day, the weather being warm but windy. The attendance was 11,000. ...

    Article : 3,502 words
  5. THE SYDNEY DIVORCE CASE.

    An unexpected witness turned up in the Bennett divorce suit to-day. Mrs. Bennett was first under further cross-examination at the hands of Mr. Want. She swore that ...

    Article : 231 words
  6. SECONDARY EDUCATION.

    References were made to the subject of secondary education by Mr. A. R. Stephenson, M.A., head-master of Wesley College, in his annual report on ...

    Article : 540 words
  7. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT.

    An exceedingly bold robbery has been attempted at the Sir Henry Loch Company's battery, Redan. At about 2 o'clock in the morning; while two men and a boy ...

    Article : 150 words
  8. DEATH ON THE OPERATING TABLE.

    Mrs. Robins, wife of Mr. Robins, farmer, of Christmas Hills, died yesterday while upon the operating-table at Ensor, a private hospital, in Victoria-parade. She was ...

    Article : 74 words
  9. GEELONG.

    During The year over 30,000 fish have been distributed by the Geelong and Western District Fish Acclimatisation Society to different parts of the colony, and about ...

    Article : 80 words
  10. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Thursday, 6 p.m.—Change to southerly winds, with cooler weather expected during the day, Thunderstorms at isolated places in the interior, Smooth sea. ...

    Article : 160 words
  11. A PIONEER IN SUICIDE.

    While it is true that suicides are imitative, even amongst the world-weary, there must be some who are original. One of these is certainly a middle-aged man, who ...

    Article : 141 words
  12. CASTLEMAINE.

    John Pearson, aged 88, dropped dead on Wednesday evening whilst sinking a well at Winter's Flat. At a poll of the ra[?]payers on the question ...

    Article : 95 words
  13. YACHTING.

    A numerously-attended meeting of gentlemen interested in yachting was held at the Royal Yacht Club rooms, Stock Exchange, yesterday afternoon, to make arrangements for the ...

    Article : 280 words
  14. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 173 words
  15. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE. THE FINANCES OF PRESTON.

    At the Preston Shire Council meeting on Monday evening, instead of the usual motion, "That the following accounts be passed for payment," Councillor Crispe, the chairman of the finance ...

    Article : 282 words
  16. DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    BADDAGINNIE.—The quantity of milk received by the local factory for the month of November was 72,661 gallons, from which 30,2121b. of butter was made. The price ...

    Article : 971 words
  17. VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS.

    At the meeting of the Victorian Institute of Architects held-on Tuesday, Mr. Anketell Henderson presiding, the prizes for the institute competition were awarded. Mr. ...

    Article : 170 words
  18. THE BRISBANE FORECAST.

    Mr. Anderson (in the absence of Mr. wragge) has issued the following special forecast:— New South Wales.—Great heat over the interior, soon followed by thanderstorms, rain ultimately ...

    Article : 194 words
  19. GORDON INSTITUTE CONCERT.

    The intense heat of last evening had, unfortunately, its effect upon the attendance at the concert in aid of the Gordon Institute, at the Townhall, the hall being only about half ...

    Article : 173 words
  20. THE LONDON WOOL MARKET.

    The market does not yet show any signs of recovery Business is insufferably dull, and prices thoroughly demoralised for everything except the raw material, which ...

    Article : 519 words
  21. PORT MELBOURNE FINANCES.

    The annual meeting of the Port Melbourne Council was held last night. From the statements of accounts, which were submitted and signed by the auditors, it appeared that a rate of 1/6 in the £1 ...

    Article : 217 words
  22. AN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY.

    The innaugural meeting of the "Victoria" branch of the British Astronomical Association was held last night, at the Broken Hill Chambers, Queenstreet. There was a good attendance, and Mr. ...

    Article : 146 words
  23. TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS.

    Sir,—I noticed with indignation a leading article in your contemporary yesterday with reference to the much-maligned telegraph messengers, and I beg that you, in ...

    Article : 229 words
  24. MELBOURNE OBSERVATORY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 90 words
  25. BRIGHTON ACCOUNTS.

    At last night's meeting of the Brighton Town Council, the treasurer (Mr. E. Lueas) read a report on the state of the council's finances. The debit balance on general account is £342/13/5, and the ...

    Article : 73 words
  26. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR DECEMBER. 17, 1897.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 107 words
  27. KENSINGTON POLY RACES.

    The Kensington pony and galloway races were held to-day. Results:—Novice Handicap.—E. Donovan's Little Gladys, 14.1 Handicap.—W. H. Watson as Brown Mantle. 15 Hands Handicap. ...

    Article : 69 words
  28. NUNAWADING.

    At the meeting of the Nunawading Shire Council on Monday, the Secretary's estimate of receipts and expenditure for the year was considered The total expenditure for the ensuing year was estimated at ...

    Article : 198 words
  29. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 207 words
  30. SCRIPTURE EDUCATION IN STATE SCHOOLS.

    Sir,—The Scriptural Reading Referendum Bill having been laid aside for the present, will you kindly allow me, once more only, a little space in your valuable columns to ...

    Article : 597 words
  31. THE LATE BARON VON MUELLER NATIONAL MEMORIAL FUND.

    The secretaries (Professor Spencer and Mr.W. Wiesbaden) of the Mueller National Memorial Fund have received the following communication from the Government of Victoria through the ...

    Article : 192 words
  32. HEALTH OFFICER FOR PORT MELBOURNE.

    Dr. Malcolmson was on Tuesday appointed health officer for the town of Port Melbourne, in place of Dr. Smythe, who is at present absent in England. ...

    Article : 35 words
  33. PORT MELBOURNE CHARITABLE VOTES.

    The Port Melbourne Council on Tuesday voted £133/19/ to charitable institutions, the distribution to be as follows:—Port Melbourne Ladies' Dorcas Society, £50; Melbourne Hospital £20; ...

    Article : 105 words
  34. ESSENDON.

    The Essendon Town Council has decided to support the candidature of Councillor Thomas Millar, of the Flemington and Kensington Borough Council, for election to the Public Health Board as ...

    Article : 86 words
  35. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE. VICTORIA.

    COBRAM, Dec. 14.—Stock Crossings:—810 mixed cheep, from A.R. Brown's Naranghl-park E[?]ate, consigned by rail to Powers, Rut[?]erford, and Co., Newmarket, Thos. M'Farland and Co., owners. ...

    Article : 88 words
  36. THE GRAVE MONUMENT FUND.

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  37. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE

    BRIDGEWATER, Dec. 15.—The was the hottest day, of the season, the thermometer registering 198deg. BROADFORD, Dec. 14.—Harvesting is in full ...

    Article : 648 words
  38. TRAMWAY FARES.

    The municipal committee appointed at a conference held in the Melbourne Town-hall, on the question of the revision of tramway fares, about 10 days ago, communicated with the Port Melbourne ...

    Article : 151 words
  39. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    COONAMBLE, Dec. 11.—Stock Reports—21,[?]12 fat sheep, from Beau[?] Station to Homebush via Dubbo, executors J. [?]ellman owners; 600 mixed sheep, from selections, Billeroy to Coonabarabram, ...

    Article : 253 words
  40. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

    The monthly meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society was held on Tuesday, in the office of the society, Collins-street. Mr. T. Skene, the president of the society, occupied the chair, and there ...

    Article : 299 words
  41. THE COST OF LITIGATION.

    At the meeting of the Whittlesea Shire Council on Monday, at the council-chambers, Yan Yean, further correspondence was read regarding the case Thomas v. Whittlesea Council. The plaintiff's hill ...

    Article : 103 words
  42. LAND BOARDS.

    A local land board was held here this morning, Mr. M. Macoboy presiding. The following cases were dealt with:— Under Section 99.—Township of Lake ...

    Article : 2,631 words
  43. CHARGE OF CORRUPTION.

    At a special meeting of the Footscray Council held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of dealing with a charge, alleged to have been made by Mr. W. J. Toohey, estate agent, of ...

    Article : 386 words
  44. QEENSLAND.

    GOONDIWINDI, Dec. 14.—Passed:—12,000 e[?]cs, Duiacca, near Miles, to Collarendabri. New South Wales, J.V. Kirkby owner. The M'[?]ntyre River rose to 23½ft., but is now falling. The weather ...

    Article : 187 words
  45. THE LATE FIRE.

    Sir,—It is to be hoped that in the rebuilding of the stores, &c., lately burnt in Flinders-street, &c., fire-proof floors will be provided. I have found that coke dust and ...

    Article : 213 words
  46. WEST AUSTRALIAN MINES.

    KALGOORLIE, Thursday.—The balance of 500 tons of Kalguril ore treated at Adelaide realised over 4oz. to the ton. Mining matters are quiet in preparation for the general exemption. The ...

    Article : 247 words
  47. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    PENOLA, Dec. 13.—Shearing(with the exception of Worrattenbulle, who expect to cut out during the week) is finished in this district. Generally the wool is light, and less in quantity than last year. ...

    Article : 47 words
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  49. Advertising

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