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  2. THE FORESTS COMMISSION.

    With the view of ascertaining to what extent Australian hardwoods are used by municipal councils for street paving, the Forests Commission recently addressed ...

    Article : 1,249 words
  3. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 195 words
  4. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The revival of "The Sign of the Cross" at Her Majesty's Theatre last night drew an exceedingly large house to that place of amusement. Appreciative applause was ...

    Article : 172 words
  5. THE WAR.

    The announcement that the Spanish squadron, under Admiral Cervera, which on Sunday last left the Dutch island on Curacoa, off the coast of Venezuela, has ...

    Article : 3,507 words
  6. OLD COLONISTS' CARNIVAL. SUCCESSFUL OPENING.

    The Old Colonists' Carnival was opened at the Exhibition building on Saturday afternoon under happy auspices, and with bright, indications of successful results. ...

    Article : 1,783 words
  7. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

    To-morrow will mark the seventy-ninth birthday of Her Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. As usual, the day will be observed as a public holiday. Should the ...

    Article : 655 words
  8. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 60 words
  9. THE GOVERNMENT'S POLICY.

    The Premier made an important state ment of the Governments policy at a banquet tendered him at Bathurst last night. He claimed that the Government ...

    Article : 396 words
  10. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR MAY 23, 1898.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 words
  11. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 136 words
  12. SYDNEY TURF CLUB RACES.

    The Queen's Birthday meeting of the Sydney Turf Club opened at Randwick on Saturday in perfect weather. The attendance was about 5,000. Sport began with the ...

    Article : 1,521 words
  13. THE RAINFALL.

    COLAC, Sunday.—Rain fell last night, and till 4 o'clock this afternoon. Altogether 95 points fell, and it is still raining heavily. KOROIT, Sunday.—A heavy downpour of rain ...

    Article : 95 words
  14. THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM.

    The engineer-in-chief of the Metropolitan Board of Works has submitted the following report upon the cost of house connections for presentation to the board at its ...

    Article : 1,211 words
  15. THE IRISH CENTENARY.

    In connection with the commemoration of the Irish patriots of 1798, the remains of michaef Dwyer, "the Wicklow Chief," and Mary Doyle, his wife, were exhumed from ...

    Article : 134 words
  16. A LADY MINER.

    Considerable excitement has been caused at Glenluce by Mrs. Cox, who is over 50 years of age, and has been prospecting for a reef about two miles from the Kitty's ...

    Article : 71 words
  17. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    SWAN HILL, May 21.—Stock Crossings:—38 store cattle, exported by Mr. Henry Moser, and travelling to his property at Cabool Island, near Chah Sing. ...

    Article : 28 words
  18. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    MURTOA, May 20.—Three days' steady rain has dispelled all fears with regard to feed for stock in the coming winter. It was the best rain for several years past, and was general throughout ...

    Article : 324 words
  19. QUEENSLAND.

    In a despatch announcing the Royal assent to the Aborigines Protection Act, Mr. Chamberlain states that he notes with satisfaction the evident desire of the ...

    Article : 143 words
  20. THE PAKENHAM RAILWAY FATALITY.

    A magisterial inquiry was held by Mr. D. Bourke, J.P., at the Gembrook Hotel this morning, respecting the death of Miss Bridget Kirby, which occurred on ...

    Article : 206 words
  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove staged "The French Maid" last night for the first time in Adelaide. It was witnessed by one of the largest houses ever seen here, and ...

    Article : 66 words
  22. LATE MINING NEWS.

    ARARAT, Saturday.—There has been quite a revival in mining activity on the White Patch, close to the town. The lead was worked many years age and proved very rich, but the water was too heavy ...

    Article : 671 words
  23. BRUNSWICK CHARITY CARNIVAL.

    Part of the charity carnival scheme, inaugurated at Brunswick this year by the mayor (Coucillor Balfe) in aid of the funds of the local Ladies' Benevolent Society and the Brunswick Creehe, ...

    Article : 260 words
  24. NEW ZEALAND.

    Debenture holders of the Midland Railway Company have lodged a petition in the Supreme Court for the appointment of a receiver and an order to invest the ...

    Article : 95 words
  25. A BOGUS GAROTTING STORY.

    A dramatic story of assault and robbery was related to the West Melbourne police on Saturday night by a young tailoress. The girl, who is 18 years of age, stated that ...

    Article : 427 words
  26. MATRICULATION EXAMINATION.

    Sir,—Kindly allow me a little space in your valuable paper to call the attention of the board of University examiners to the English paper set at the recent ...

    Article : 115 words
  27. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS' SOCIAL.

    The metropolitan municipal officers held their first smoke night and concert in the supper-room of the Town-hall, Melbourne, on Saturday evening. About 125 gentlemen were present, and the ...

    Article : 286 words
  28. MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE.

    The annual meeting of the Ministering Children's League was held in the Town-hall on May 12, Mrs. Robert Harper, being in the chair. The hon. secretary's report was read by Miss A. M. Muir. ...

    Article : 380 words
  29. INTERCOLONIAL STOCK EXCHANGES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 130 words
  30. FALSE PRETENCES.

    At the Richmond Court on Saturday, before Mesesrs. Lee, Branson, and Beissel, J.P.'s, Alfred Sherrin was charged with obtaining good by false pretences. At the outset accused desired an ...

    Article : 170 words
  31. ROWDYISM AT RICHMOND.

    At the Richmond Court on Saturday, before Messrs. Lee, Branson, and Belssel, J.P.'s, two young men, named Richard Rainford and William J. Hill, were brought up by Constable Kelly for ...

    Article : 123 words
  32. POST-OFFICE EXPEDITION!

    Sir,—Another example of Post-office expedition. About three weeks since a letter reached me stating that I would receive a package by the same post; the package ...

    Article : 93 words
  33. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE.

    Sir,—May I ask if the City Council is aware that the Yarra bank is used as a training ground for horses. Nearly every morning this place (close to Punt-road, ...

    Article : 78 words
  34. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    A Chinese gardener, named Ah How, residing at Albion-street, Brunswick, reported to the local police on Saturday morning that his house had been broken into by thieves during his temporary ...

    Article : 104 words
  35. QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL.

    A meeting of the committee of the Queen Victoria Hospital was held on May 17, Present:— General Downes (in the chair); Mesdames Harlin, Kent Hughes, Walker, Misses Birchall, Chomley, ...

    Article : 111 words
  36. THE CARNIVAL.

    The show, which includes an art union for valuable prizes, will give ample compensation for the small investment of one shilling, for it is interesting as well as ...

    Article : 453 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 90 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 24 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 19 words
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