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  2. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    An unpleasant incident marred the harmony of the proceedings of the Brunswick Council last night, and culminated in the mayor (Councillor Balfe) leaving the chair. The dispute arose over ...

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  3. THE PRAHRAN DRIVING FATALITY.

    At the inquest on the body of Mrs. Lucy Jane Gordon at the Alfred Hospital, yesterday. cvtdence was given that on the 30th June last Mrs. Gordon was staying with her mister, Mrs. ...

    Article : 359 words
  4. INDEN TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Despondency, induced by inability to obtain employment, appears to have been responsible for the hopeless view of life taken by a middle-aged man named James ...

    Article : 161 words
  6. DRY LAKES.

    The map published Hercwith illustrates a question of Water conservation which has been agitated by setdlers in the lowcr Loddon districts for months past. It is almost ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. USURY PREVENTION BILL.

    A deputation from the pawnbrokers of the city, introduced by Mr. John Anderson, M.L.A., waited on the Attorney-General (Mr. Isaaes) yesterday, in reference to ...

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  8. THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS ACT.

    The usual meeting of the Victorian Operative Bootmarkrs' Union was held last evening, in the old Trades-hall, the president, Mr. J. Hyman, being in the chair. ...

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  9. CASTLEMAINE.

    Mr. Alexander Brown, aged 65, on Sunday went to Muckleford Creek to fish. As he did not return, search was made the next day, and his body was found in the ...

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  10. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Rainfall at Observatory previous 24 hours to 5 p.m., July 11, nil. Since January 1, 7.28in. Average rainfall at Observatory for the first seven months of the year, 14.05in. ...

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  11. A MARIBYRNONG RACECOURSE INCIDENT.

    At the footscray Police Court ycsterday, before Messrs. W. Mitchell (chainnan) J. Curring J. M'Phee P Street and D. Mitchell.J.P.s.patrick M'Namara, describing himself as a horse-owner, ...

    Article : 238 words
  12. PROSECUTION UNDER THE VEGETATION DISEASES ACT.

    An interesting case was heard at the local Court of Petty Sessions to-day, when George Henry Adcock, an inspector under the Vegetation Diseases Act 1896, proceeded against ...

    Article : 189 words
  13. "WARNED OFF,"

    "We have recsons for suspecting this man of somcthing," [?]id Sub-iaspector Cawscy to the City Court Bcnch yestcrday, "but we shall be satisfied if he Ieaves the colony." "Tins man," was a ...

    Article : 305 words
  14. MR. WRAGGE'S FORECASTS.

    The following forecasts have been issued by Mr. W[?]gge:— Victoria and Tasmania.—Cloudy, foggy, or frosty generaliy, with rain of showery nature at seat ...

    Article : 182 words
  15. THE CLOSING OF THE STAWELL STATE SCHOOL.

    The mayor of the borough has received the following letter from the secretary of the Education department, Melbourne:— "I am directed by the Hon. the Minister of ...

    Article : 171 words
  16. UNIVERSAL HALF-HOLIDAY SUGGESTED.

    A meeting of the business people of Warrnambool was held last evening to consider the proposed amendments to the Factories and Shops Act. Mr. G. G. Russell, ...

    Article : 361 words
  17. THE MEASLES EPIDEMIC.

    Mr. Thomas Keilor, a resident of the township, has died from pneumonia, supervening upon a severe attack of measles. The deceased was 35 years of age. ...

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  18. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR JULY 1[?] 1898.

    Sun, rises 7.35 a.m., sets 5.16 p.m.; moon, ri[?] 1.43 a.m., sets 12.5 p.m. Full moon, 4th; new moon, 19th. ...

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  19. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCK.

    WILCANNIA, Jnly 11.—1,180 store cows, fron Nockatunga, Queensland, crossed this common co Saturday, travelling down the River Darling, for Kinchega Station, executors late H. B. Hughes ...

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  20. THE STOCK TAX.

    At the meeting of the committee of the Kilmore Agricultural and Pastoral Society on Saturday, a letter was reas from the Nathalia Agricultural Society, asking ...

    Article : 89 words
  21. THE BRIGHTON TRAIN SERVICE

    Sir,—I would like to point out the great inconvenience truvellers on every evenin. line have to puf up with every evcning. The 5.18 and 5.38 p.m. truins to Brighton ...

    Article : 301 words
  22. AGRIGULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    MACARTHUR, JulY 8.—The weader contin[?] showery. Last week two disastrous frosta played sad havoc with vegetation, and early potatoes were cut to the gro[?]d. ...

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  23. SPECIAL SHEEP SALE AT CHARLTON.

    A special sheep sale was held at Charlton yesterday by Messrs. John Watson and Co., Bendigo, and Messrs, Geo. M'kechnie and Co., St. Aranud. Upwards of 9,000 were ...

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  24. WILLS LODGED FOR PROBATE

    Mr. Janlcs Hntton, late of taripta, farmer.who died Decmber 14,1897,left awil bearing date Oetoher 10, 1896, bepueathing an anmtity of £60 to his widow and the ...

    Article : 144 words
  25. MOONEE PONDS CREEK.

    At the Essendon Council on Monday night, Councillor Mauger reported the result of a conference of councils on the matter of the Government proposal to spend £2,600 upon the temporary ...

    Article : 117 words
  26. THE QUEENSCLIFF TRAIN.

    Sir—I was a passenger by the 10.50 a.m. train from Melbourne to Geelong on Saturday,my destination being Queenseliff. The train ...

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  27. IMPORTAST TRADE CASE.

    Mr. Frederick S. Grimwadc, meulber of the firn of Felton, Graiwade. and Co. nainufacturing cheiausts, &c..initiated a puosecution in the Distriut Court yesterday against mary Smith and John ...

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  28. THE DEATH OF MRS. DAWSON.

    A. post-mortem cnamination of the body of Mrs. Dawsou, the young married woman at Grant-streef, South Melbourne, on ...

    Article : 103 words
  29. CRUELTY TO IMPOUNDED ANIMALS.

    On Monday night at the meeting of the Brunswick Council, a recommendation was received from the public works committee instructing the cattle inspector to see that all cattle are properly ...

    Article : 163 words
  30. DEPUTATION FROM THE BANKS.

    A deputation representing the banks had [?] interview with the Attorney-General yesterday in reference to the Usury Bill, but though the Attorney-General desired ...

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  31. AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION.

    The half-yearly meeting was held in the A.N.A. hall on June 30. The following are the officers for the ensuing term:—President, Mr. Geo. Thos. Dickie; vice-president, Mr. S. T. Staughton, jun.; ...

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  32. RAILWAY PASSENGERS" TICKET RAIDING."

    Sir.—On thursdayt last iny daughter was travelling bctwcen Auburn and prinec'sbridge suations on a periodical ticket, available for Elstcrnwiek or Mclbourne, when ...

    Article : 349 words
  33. SHAREBROKERS' OBJECTIONS.

    The Stock Exchange to-day received a communication from the Melbourne Stock Exchange directing attention to clauses 6 and 7 of the Usury Bill, which it was ...

    Article : 414 words
  34. ANOTHER "SCORCHER'FINED

    The captures made by the flying spuadron of police on the St. Kilda road arc not mumerous, but that is probably decuse therre are now few scorehers to be eaught. Constable ...

    Article : 86 words
  35. THE STATE OF THE YARRA.

    In answer to an inquiry at the Collingwood Council, the mayor (Councillor Wilkins) stated last night that he believed that it was the intention of the Government to give the Flour Milling ...

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  36. LATE MININO NEWS.

    KALCOORLIF, Monday.—The rumour that the Golden Horseahoe had cut a 50[?] lode is absolutely without foundation. In the Cnrsus South United the lode nt 250ft. is worth [?]oz, and is 20ft. wide. In ...

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  37. DROUIN.

    The officers for the [?]nsuing term are:—President, Mr. W. C. Fuhnnan; vice-president, Mr. F. Rees; secretary, Mr. J. J. Winter; assistant secretary, Mr. H. Smithers; treasurer, Mr. F. ...

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  38. JUBILKE OF THE CHARTIST MOVKMENT.

    The Chartist movemeat of isis was inade the oceasion of a tubilce celebration at the Temperancr-ball on sunday evcning. There was u Good attcndanre, and the mecting was presided over ...

    Article : 485 words
  39. HOPETOUN.

    The following officers were elected for the ensuing six months:—President, Mr. E. H. Apsey; vice-president, Mr. J. S. Foster; treasurer, Mr. H. E. Ackland; secretary, Mr. H. C. ...

    Article : 72 words
  40. VICTORIAN RAILWAYS GENERAI LIBRARY.

    The annual general meeting of members of the vlctorhan Railways Lbrury was heid at spencer street on 4th inst, Mr. Loch[?]ead oetupied the chair, and there, was a good attendamce. Tht ...

    Article : 192 words
  41. RAILWAY EMPLOYES AND SICK PAY.

    Sir,—I see by your Saturday's Issue That Mr.E.Joske intervicwed the Premire re sick pay for civil servants and railway employes,asking him to revert to the old ...

    Article : 381 words
  42. METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS' EMPLOYES.

    A letter was received by the Collingwood Council last night, asking Councillor Gahan (as a member of the Metropolitan Board of Works) whether it was not it fact that the board employed for ...

    Article : 193 words
  43. NEWSTEAD BRANCH.

    The election of officers has resulted as follows:— President, Mr. James Sheehan; vice-president, Mr. G. M. Donald; secretary, Mr. P. H. Houte; treasurer, Mr. H. Framzi; secretary, concert, Mr. J. ...

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  44. SURREY HILLS.

    In the Surrey-hall, Surrey Hills, on June 20, the half-yearly meeting of the local branch of the A.N.A. was held, Mr. J. G. Gatter presiding. Office-bearers for the [?]nsuing term were elected as ...

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  45. TUB SPENCER-STREET ASSAULT.

    There Was no doubt tn the minds of the City Court maglstrates ycetcrday thmt George Slngleton was one of the threc men who so brutally assudted Pcter kelly at the comer of Speneer and latrobu ...

    Article : 255 words
  46. BUILDING REGULATIONS.

    In consequence of numerously-signed petitions received, the St. Kilda Council last evening decided to draw up by-laws to prevent the erection of unsuitable buildings in the city. Of late a ...

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  47. NEWS IN BRIBF.

    For piaying pitchand-toss on Sunday afternoon in IJttle Napier strcet, ti[?]oy, Thomas Andrews, Robert Davles, Cahrles Harris, Charles Archibald, Charles Turpcuw, and Alfred tones were brougnt ...

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  48. LOCAL AUDITORS.

    The St. Kilda Council last evening gave consideration to a proposal from the Municipal Association to abo[?]sh the appointment of local or ratepayers' auditors. Councillor Lemme said the ...

    Article : 266 words
  49. WORKING ON SUNDAY.

    Serge[?]t mason proccded asainst William Long wood, John Uonsar, and Gustave Becker,at the port Melbourue Colut y[?]ay, for rngaging in thelr ordhary caralling,vlr. curing fish, on Sunday, ...

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  50. CHASE AFTER A PRISONER.

    Detective Hawkins and a youth named Henry Har[?]len had a brisk race along Swanston-street yestraday afternoon, and had [?] not been for the interposition of a civilian the handicap man would ...

    Article : 193 words
  51. RIFLB SHOOTING.

    The loca] rifio club fired Its first match in con neotlon wIth the No 1 District parllcntsry Trophy on Baturday,The tour highest scorers were;—Messrs R.J. Drydale (18 handicap).107; ...

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  52. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    COBDEN,—The returns of the pionecr nutter Fnctory tor the month of lune werc;—14,280 galloas of mllk, whlch produecd 6,786lb. of butter, avcrogiug 2,10, or an increase of 4,890 gullons on ...

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  53. " TRE LUCK OF A DRUNKEN MAN.'

    Geurge Blancharyl, the okl West Australian mincr who was found drink wlth £148 in hts pocket, fast week died in the Melbourne ltespital ycsterday. Bianchard was dlscovcred ...

    Article : 89 words
  54. INTESTATE ESTATES,

    The Cwrator of the Eataatcs of Deceascd Pcrsons has obtained rules to adminstct the cststes of the following deccnscd pcrsons, under Act No. 1,060;— John Dilwatcr, late of Brunswlek, died 21st[?]une, ...

    Article : 116 words
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  57. MARIE UORULLl.

    Sir.—The late Erie Maekay was Muric Corellps "brothor" by affinity and not by cousanguinity being the son of the late Dr. Charles Maekay, Marie Corellis ...

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