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  2. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE. A SHIRE PRESIDENT AND HIS ALLOWANCE.

    At the Preston Shire Council meeting on Monday evening, the president (Councillor E. M. Bond) wanted to know why the [?]nance committee had not passed three cheques of £[?] each which he ...

    Article : 336 words
  3. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 269 words
  4. NO. 1 BRANCH OF THE A.N.A.

    The members of the Melbourne branch No. 1 of the Australian Natives' Association held a smoke concert last evening at Rubira's Cafe. The main object of the ...

    Article : 528 words
  5. THE THEATRICAL CHARITIES.

    It was tolerably certain from the enthusiastic manner in which the idea of a matinee for the benefit of the Distressed Actors' Fund was taken up that the ...

    Article : 1,456 words
  6. THE INCOME TAX.

    At the Hamilton Court of Petty Sessions to-day Walter Bryant House, an officer in the correspondence branch of the Income Tax office, proceeded against 18 persons for ...

    Article : 284 words
  7. VICTORIAN ARTILLERY APPOINTMENTS.

    While much has been written and printed upon what is known as the Lilley ease, there is a strong feeling amongst officers of the Defence Force—quite apart ...

    Article : 1,285 words
  8. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Butler, the Minister of Agriculture and Education, with his wife returned by express this morning from the conference of Ministers at Melbourne and the ...

    Article : 374 words
  9. THE GATTON MURDERS.

    The [?]magisterial inquiry into the cause of the deaths of Michael Murphy, Norah Murphy, and Ellen Murphy, on Boxing Day last, at Gatton, was opened this ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 6,076 words
  10. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The half-yearly report of the Australian Joint Stock Bank shows a net profit for the period of £265, which, with £5,471 undivided profits carried forward from the ...

    Article : 623 words
  11. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
  12. FINANCES OF ST. KILDA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 204 words
  13. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 344 words
  14. A LABOUR TROUBLE AT BALLARAT.

    A slight labour difficulty, which has not so far affected more than one or two men, has occurred in connection with the contract for altering and renovating the ...

    Article : 143 words
  15. CORPORATION LABOUR AT ST. KILDA.

    At its meeting on Monday the St. Kilda Council decided to employ its men in channel-cleaning work on the full-time system, instead of as previously employing a larger number on the half-time ...

    Article : 55 words
  16. NEW ZEALAND.

    At a meeting of the Opposition members it was decided to place the political position before the people from the platform during the autumn. ...

    Article : 28 words
  17. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    KOONDROOK, Jan. 24.—Thirty-six head of prime cattle crossed at Koondrook yesterday, from Mr. A. O'Keefe's station, Barham, and were trucked this morning at Koondrook yards for Melbourne ...

    Article : 620 words
  18. AN INSANITARY STATE SCHOOL.

    A report was received from Dr. Malcolmson, health officer for Port Melbourne, at the local council meeting on Tuesday night in reference to the sanitary condition of ...

    Article : 309 words
  19. THE SHIPPING SCANDAL.

    In the Wellington Magistrates' Court to-day, Captain Allman, nautical adviser to the Government and chief examiner of masters and mates, was charged with a ...

    Article : 222 words
  20. ESCAPE OF A MAN UNDER ARREST.

    A roll of expensive cloth was deftly snapped up from the doorway of the London and American Tailoring Company in Bourke-street yesterday, but its ...

    Article : 297 words
  21. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR JANUARY 25, 1899.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 39 words
  22. THE BRISBANE FORECASTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 165 words
  23. BANKING RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 92 words
  24. FEDERAL CONTROL OF RIVERS.

    A complaint of great interest as bearing upon the federal control of rivers has been received from the Goodooga River. The Bokhara, which is one of tributaries of ...

    Article : 189 words
  25. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  26. THE WRECK OF THE TASMANIA.

    Another attempt is being made to raise the steamer Tasmania. The wreek has been located, and the mast is 3ft. under water, and the vessel is on an even[?] keel. ...

    Article : 44 words
  27. GERMAN MAIL STEAMER BARBAROSSA.

    The German mail steamer Barbarossa arrived here at noon, and berthed at the south quay. Passengers:—For Melbourne—Mesdames J. G. Coles, Arenas, Carl Schier, Seader, Miss Ada ...

    Article : 178 words
  28. SUICIDE AT DUNOLLY.

    General regret was expressed this afternoon when the news spread that Mr. Wm. M'Leish had shot himself. He had removed his coat, collar, and tie, and after ...

    Article : 270 words
  29. LATE MIXIXG NEWS.

    STAWELL, Tuesday. — Wearmonth, Tiddy, and party continue to get some sensational prospects from their Three Jacks mine. During last week they washed and dollied out 21oz. 15dwt. of gold ...

    Article : 843 words
  30. ALBURY QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Quarter Sessions to-day, James Kelly, a jockey, who is well known in the district, and Oliver Atkinson were found guilty on a charge of inflicting bodily harm ...

    Article : 108 words
  31. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    DUNOLLY, Jan. 24.—The returns from thrashing in this district so far are above expectations, and are reported to be from four to five bags of wheat and seven bags of oats. ...

    Article : 634 words
  32. BAY EXCURSIONS.

    Messrs. Huddart, Parker, and Company announce the following bay excursions for to-morrow (Anniversary Day):—The p.s. Hygeia leaves at half-past 10 a.m. from the Port Melbourne Railway ...

    Article : 334 words
  33. THE WEATHER.

    The following reports have been received from our correspondents:— DUNOLLY, Jan. 24.—From Wednesday last up till yesterday the weather was cold and showery, ...

    Article : 403 words
  34. QUEENSLAND.

    The seventh annual session of the provincial council of the Australian Labour Federation was resumed to-day. The invitation from the West Australian ...

    Article : 244 words
  35. SLY GROG-SELLING AT ECHUCA.

    The court this morning was crowded, when several charges of grog-selling were investigated. Mr. P.J. Dwyer, P.M., presided, and there was a full bench of ...

    Article : 312 words
  36. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL APPEAL.

    The honorary treasurer of the Children's Hospital desires to acknowledge receipt of the following additional contributions:—Samuel Baird, £2/2/; Mrs. E. Crutch, £1/1/; John Panks and Son, ...

    Article : 328 words
  37. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A telegram from Katanning states that Miss Amy Ranford, aged 22, the daughter of Mr. H.S. Ranford, the Government land agent, was burned to death through her ...

    Article : 68 words
  38. SPORTS ON GOOD FRIDAY.

    Sir,—In a paragraph in "The Argus" of to-day it is stated that on Sunday last the Rev. Slaney Poole, of Ballarat, denounced the proposal to hold a carnival on Good ...

    Article : 133 words
  39. ALLEGED GAS STEALING.

    At the St. Kilda Court yesterday, before Major Krone and Messrs. Barnet and Moore, J.P.'s, Henry Ashley was charged with stealing gas, the property of the ...

    Article : 162 words
  40. SPECIAL HOME READINGS.

    The labourer or the navvy, leaving his home in the raw, early morning, no longer carries in the tin can which is slung across his shoulder a supply of enervating cold tea. ...

    Article : 381 words
  41. THE COOLGARDIE MINING EXHIBITION.

    The West Australian Mining Exhibition is to be opened in Coolgardie about March next, and the executive committee has entrusted Mr. Arthur G. Hol[?]oyd (who is the ...

    Article : 227 words
  42. A REMARKABLE INCIDENT.

    An interesting story is told by Mr. William Attwood, of Rose-street, Glebe, Newcastle, who recounts his experience as follows:—"I suffered for many years from ...

    Article : 365 words
  43. TASMANIA.

    The notorious burglar known as Mocking Smith is now in custody at Strahan for travelling on the Kawatiri steamer without a ticket. An overhand of his swag revealed ...

    Article : 63 words
  44. A TIDE OF TESTIMONY.

    Australians read with dread amazement of the annual death-roll from typhoid and cousumption. An Armenian massacre evokes a thrill of horror round the civilised world; yet we scarcely note ...

    Article : 447 words
  45. TYPHOID AT ELSTERNWICK.

    Sir,—Now that this fell disease has been proved to exist in this locality, it is to be hoped that the health authorities will wake up and deal in a vigorous manner with this ...

    Article : 256 words
  46. CURING DYSPEPSIA.

    Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets don't cause feverish over-stimulation of the digestive organs. Their effect is to strengthen and re-invigorate the stomach, while they are digesting the food. In ...

    Article : 292 words
  47. MAIL STEAMERS.

    I.G.M.S. Bremen arrived at Colombo from Australia on the 22nd inst. F.M.S. Armand Behie left Port Said homewards on the 23rd inst. ...

    Article : 35 words
  48. THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

    Work on the Great Western railway is proceeding briskly. The survey is now complete to Humboldt Gap. 28 miles from Glenora. The engineer in charge reports ...

    Article : 110 words
  49. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Georgina Leonora Williams, of Mitchell-street, East Brunswick, married woman. Causes of insolvency—Sickness of self, and pressure of creditors. Liabilities. £95/9/; ...

    Article : 73 words
  50. A COUNTRY PARSON NOT WANTED.

    Sir,—To prevent my being inundated by applications for the vacant post referred to by your correspondent "H.T.," will you kindly make it known that, having offered ...

    Article : 176 words
  51. SUPPOSED INFANTICIDE.

    The body of a fully-developed, newly-born male infant was found floating in the sea opposite Brooks's boatsheds at St. Kilda beach yesterday. The body was ...

    Article : 91 words
  52. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

    The first annual meeting of the Maryborough and Carisbrook Amateur Turf Club was held this evening. The report and balance-sheet showed that the club was ...

    Article : 89 words
  53. NEW FEDERAL PUBLICATION.

    Will be ready in a few days: "Greater Melbourne and the Federal Capital." Melbourne cannot be the Federal Capital; Adelaide cannot be the Federal Capital, although geographically it is the most ...

    Article : 84 words
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