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  2. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 173 words
  3. CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.

    The annual statutory meeting of the Sunday-school Association of the di[?]se of Melbourne was held on Monday evening at the Chapter-house, St. Paul's Cathedral the ...

    Article : 514 words
  4. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

    Although people have learned by experience to dread a wet day at the Royal Agricultural Society's' show-grounds, the conditions were not nearly so bad yesterday as ...

    Article : 4,522 words
  5. THE RAINFALL. A STEADY DOWNPOUR.

    The steady rain which fell on Wednesday continued in Melbourne with slight intermission yesterday. Reports from our country correspondents show that the fall, which ...

    Article : 790 words
  6. CYCLING.

    The cycling races on the Jubilee Oval on Eight Hours Day attracted a gathering of between 15,000 and 18,000 spectators. Splendid racing was witnessed. The Eight ...

    Article : 483 words
  7. FREE-TRADE DINNER.

    The annual dinner in connection with the free-trade movement in Victoria was held in the Vi[?]nna Cafe last evening, when there was a large attendance, the supper-room ...

    Article : 1,475 words
  8. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT.

    A miserly fellow named Cotter has been discovered by Constable Minster at Bungarce. The man, whose appearance was most wretened, was arrested on a ...

    Article : 162 words
  9. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    In the Jury Court to-day, damages amounting to £250 were awarded to May Higgins as the result of an action brought by her against Henry C. R. Nicholls, mine ...

    Article : 326 words
  10. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Thursday (9 p.m.).—Fine over the western half of the colony, but still dull with further light rain over the eastern portion. Light variable winds, chiefly S.E., tending to east north ...

    Article : 43 words
  11. BENDIGO.

    Active inquiries are being pursued in the Huntley and Goornong district by Detective Sexton and the local police, with the object of identifying the body of the swag ...

    Article : 47 words
  12. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

    Rainfall at Observatory previous 24 hours to 5 p.m. September 1, 0.11in.; since January 1,10.02in. Average rainfall at Observatory for the first nine months of the year, 18.20in. ...

    Article : 62 words
  13. WARRNAMBOOL.

    Acting under instructions from headquarters, the overseer on the Merri drainage works has discharged the 12 men who were first engaged, and on Wednesday even ...

    Article : 81 words
  14. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR SEPT. 2.

    Sun, rises 6.42 a.m., sets 5.58 p.m.; moon, rises 8.6 p.m., sets 7.5 a.m. Full moon, 30th; new moon, 10th. ...

    Article : 33 words
  15. MR. WRAGGE'S FORECASTS.

    Mr. Wragge has issued the following forecasts:— Victoria. — Still showery and unsettled, then temporarily finer, followed by more rain and squalls, under "Lanoo." ...

    Article : 255 words
  16. QUEENSLAND.

    The Minister of Railways to-day promised favourable consideration to a request made to him for the construction of a railway from Mareeba to Atherton, and the ...

    Article : 94 words
  17. THE STAWELL MUNICIPAL LOAN.

    A public meeting of retepayers was held last evening, for the purpose of initiating a scheme to prevent the formation of a lake in the Botanical Reserve, which is ...

    Article : 357 words
  18. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE THE CLOSED ROADS QUESTION.

    Sometime since the Templestowe Shire Council decided to throw Newman's-road open for trffic (it being now closed), and to serve notice on Messrs. Charles Newman and Joseph Smith to pull ...

    Article : 122 words
  19. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Messrs. Whitridge, Creswell, Darling, and Scrymgour left by the express this afternoon to attend the meeting of the Australasian Cricket Council. ...

    Article : 56 words
  20. FREEZING WORKS.

    At the meeting of the South Melbourne Council on Wednesday night, a letter was read from Mr. T. Smith, M.L.A., stating that the Government intended expending £50,000 on the crection of ...

    Article : 152 words
  21. THE HIGHEST GOOD.

    The Rev. Dr. Duff, of Glasgow, who has been visiting the colonies as convener of the colonial committee of the Free Church of Scotland, preached on Sunday morning ...

    Article : 678 words
  22. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    ECH[?], Sept. 1.—Stock Grossings:—1,874 s[?]p, Bra[?]. Stevenson, and Co. owners, from Denili[?], consigned to Pearson, Rowe, Smith, and Co., and M'Kenzie and Co.; 1,380 sheep, from North ...

    Article : 409 words
  23. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The money order remittance returns for August issued to-day show that a sum of £47,499 was sent away from the colony during the month, made up as follows:— ...

    Article : 167 words
  24. RICHMOND COUNCIL COMMITTEE.

    A number of changes were made in the constitution of the committee at the last council meet ing, consequent on the accession of new councillor. The public works and finance committeers are to ...

    Article : 202 words
  25. FRUIT-GROWERS' CONFERENCE.

    A meeting convened by the Victorian Fruitgrowers' Association was held last night at Rubira's Cafe. Bourke-street. The chair was occupied by Mr. Vear, president of the association, and Mr. J. ...

    Article : 485 words
  26. AN OPINION OF PARLIAMENT.

    This evening the president of the shire met at dinner represenatives of all the institutions of the town. Mr. Henry Williams, responding to the toast of "The Go ...

    Article : 163 words
  27. NEW SOUTH WALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 words
  28. MELECTION OF METROTPOLITAN BOARD MEMBERS.

    At the Richmond Council on Wednesday, on the motion of Councillor Carter, seconded by Councillor Nathan, it was agreed to approve of the bill before the Legislative Assembly providing for the ...

    Article : 56 words
  29. TASMANIA.

    The consolidated revenue for August was £71,100, as compared with £65,156 in August last year. The increase for the eight months of the current year is ...

    Article : 55 words
  30. THE SEWERAGE ACCIDENTS.

    Councillor Gedge, at the meeting of the Richmond Council on Wednesday, moved that the members for the district be asked to intervies the Minister of Mines to urge him to take steps to ...

    Article : 89 words
  31. QEENSLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  32. AGRICULTURALINTELLIGENCE.

    ECH[?]CA, Aug. 30.—In the Barmah district complaints are being made of the destruction of crops and grass by grubs and caterpillars. The outlook in that district is serious. ...

    Article : 521 words
  33. HEIDELBERG YALUATION.

    It has been stated several times recently that the values of real estate in the Heidelberg shire are hardening, in view of the probable construction of the Collingwood rallway; but these statements are ...

    Article : 254 words
  34. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS ANNUAL DINNER.

    Builders and contractors mustered strongly at their 29th annual dinner, which was held at the Freemasons'-hall on Tuesday night. The president (Mr. ...

    Article : 341 words
  35. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Premier states that, owing to the apathy of producers and commercial men, it is not likely that New Zealand will exhibit at the Paris exhibition. The Premier has ...

    Article : 60 words
  36. ALLEGED PERJURY.

    The adjourned case of alleged perjury against Frank Campkin, barman of the Imperial Hotel here, came on for hearing to day, at the local police court, before Messrs. ...

    Article : 266 words
  37. THE MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB.

    Sir.—A special general meeting of the members of the above club is to be held at half-past 7 p.m. to-morrow (Friday) at the pavilion, to consider proposed alterations ...

    Article : 483 words
  38. THE CLOTHING BOARD.

    The members of the Clothing Board, appointed under the Factories and Shops Act, met yesterday at the Supreme Court. Sir Hartley Williams, the newly appointed ...

    Article : 556 words
  39. THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

    Sir,—The letter that appears in your issue of to-day, signed "J.A. Levey," will serve a double purpose, as it will effectually remove the very general impression that ...

    Article : 266 words
  40. ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    IBERWICK (Shire).—Polling for auditor:—Clements, 279; Bain, 244. EPPING (Shire).—Epping Riding—John M'Donnell (retiring), 78; Nell Hansen, 70; majority for ...

    Article : 88 words
  41. SOUTH SU[?]BAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the South Suburban Horticultral Society was held in the Prahran Town-hall on September 1, at which there was a good attendance, not withstanding the adverse ...

    Article : 312 words
  42. THE MEAT BILL.

    A special meeting of the borough council was held to-day to consider the proposed Meat Bill. The following resolution was carried:— ...

    Article : 110 words
  43. ELECTIONS OF MAYORS AND PRESIDENTS.

    ARAPILES (Shire). — Councillor A. E. Beard elected president. Allowance, £35. AVOGA (Shire).—Councillor Hodgetts elected president. Allowance, £65. ...

    Article : 380 words
  44. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    COBDEN.—The balance-sheet of the Cobden Pioneer Butter Factory, just issued, discloses that the balance to profit and loss for the past half-year was £5/5/9. The amount of milk received was ...

    Article : 536 words
  45. WILLS AND BEQUESTS.

    The Trustees, Executors, and Agency Company Limited are applying for probate of the will and codicil of the late Mr. Thomas Frankcom, late of 29 ...

    Article : 102 words
  46. CHINESE GAMBLING.

    On Wendnesday night Constables Middleditch and Culhane visited a local Chinese, camp, and placed 22 men found on the premises unde arrest. Ah Kew is ...

    Article : 79 words
  47. DRAUGHTS.

    A meeting of the pairing committee was held last night, and a good deal of preliminary work was accomplished. The number of entries far exceeds those of last year. It is expected that about ...

    Article : 296 words
  48. PLAIN NEEDLEWORK.

    The Melbourne Institute for the Advancement of Plain Needlework held Its annual meeting and prize distribution at the Independent-hall, Russell-street, yesterday afternoon. ...

    Article : 326 words
  49. EXCITING STREET SCENE.

    An exciting scene took place in Swanstonstreet last night, when a parcels delivery van drawn by a [?]olting horse dashed across Prince's-bridge, and crashed into a ...

    Article : 233 words
  50. THE METROPOLITAN LIEDERTAFEL PLAN.

    Sir,—It appears to me that a very unfair system of obtaining seats is carried out for the Royal Metropolitan Lie[?]fel concerts. ...

    Article : 237 words
  51. AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION.

    An unusually large number of members were present at the quarterly meeting, on August 31. After the transaction of the ordinary business, Mr. E. W. Carey delivered a lecture on " The Labour ...

    Article : 196 words
  52. THE MEASLES EPIDEMIC.

    Owing to an outbreak of measles the state school was closed to-day. One of the teachers is amongst those attacked by the epidemic. ...

    Article : 32 words
  53. CHESS.

    On Monday evening, after the business of their thirty-second annual meeting has been transacted, the members of the Melbourne Chess Club will [?] to the V[?]nna Cafe, where the annual ...

    Article : 147 words
  54. THE FOX NUISANCE.

    TFor several weeks past the foxes have been a source of great anxiety to sheepowners, and at the last meeting of the Charlton Shire Council it was decided to ...

    Article : 1,372 words
  55. Advertising

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