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  2. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    This morning a message was received from Captain Creswell, on the tug Euro, that the schooner Lucretia was high and dry on the Buffalo Reef. The surf was ...

    Article : 49 words
  3. MDLLE. TREBELLTS SONG RECITALS.

    Genuine pleasure was derived by a large and enthusiastic audience in the Town-hall yesterday evening from the artistic singing of Mdlle. Trebelli in compositions of widely ...

    Article : 346 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The city council has accepted n competitive design submitted by Miss Alice Shoppee for beautifying the central block in Sturt-street, fronting the city-hall, ...

    Article : 36 words
  5. PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION.

    Opponents of the Hare system of voting have much to say about the difficulty of understanding the count, which is, they say, a complex piece of arithmetic that ...

    Article : 769 words
  6. PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The show was a great success, over 2,000 people being present. In all classes the judges remarked that the exhibits were good. Th followin-s th prize-list:— ...

    Article : 503 words
  7. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 196 words
  8. JOHANNESBURG.

    Had it not been for the discovery of the Witwatersrand gold deposits, the Transvaal, after 1881, might possibly have been in the fortunate position of a country ...

    Article : 1,663 words
  9. A BOOKBINDERS' STRIKE.

    For some months past the members of the Australian Bookbinders' and paperruleis' Society have been dissatisfied with their present minimum wage of £212/ per ...

    Article : 845 words
  10. TASMANIA.

    The Chamber of Commerce has adopted the resolutions of its mining section, urging the Government to subsidise deep sinking in the Lefroy district, and to complete the ...

    Article : 70 words
  11. BENDIGO.

    At the meeting of the Murong Shire Council on Thursday the retiring president (Councillor H. Wirth) presented the councillors and officers with suitably-engraved ...

    Article : 115 words
  12. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Alliance Insurance Company has been advised that the steamet ToKon, which recently struek on Staten Island, South America, is to be repaired temporarily at ...

    Article : 38 words
  13. WEST AUSTRALIAN FORECAST.

    West Australian Forecast.—Cloudy and showery in S.W. and S. coastal districts, with rugh seas. but gradually subsiding. Elsewhere fine. ...

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  14. CASTLEMAINE.

    At a largely attended public meeting on Thursday night, Mr. H. Lawson presiding, it was unanimously resolved to form a rking ...

    Article : 89 words
  15. RIVER GAUGINGS.

    Sept. 14. Above Summer 9 a.m. Level. Wind and Weather. ...

    Article : 233 words
  16. THE RAILWAYS.

    Mr. Mathieson, the Commissioner of RailWays. and a large departmental party visited Horsham yesderday, and to-day the mayour (Councillor Arnott) and the town ...

    Article : 576 words
  17. WARRNAMBOOL.

    A representative meeting of land-owners interested in the drainage, of Lake Gillear was held on Wednesday at Allansford. Mr. Nicol, president of the shire council,cu ...

    Article : 129 words
  18. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE. I

    The following tenders were accepted by the Kew Council on Tuesday night:—Cartage, W. Atkins, 8/ per day; emptying dust-boxes for 12 months, J. Carruean, £135; removal of channel sweepings, W. ...

    Article : 76 words
  19. GEELONG.

    Fine weather had a marked influence upon the attendance at the Geelong Spring Show, the ground being crowded with visitors, and much interest was taken ...

    Article : 148 words
  20. SANITATION AT FOOTSCRAY.

    Mr. C. L. M'Carthy, M.B., the health officer of the city of Footscray, on Wednesday night drew the council's attention to the many insanitary local rights-of-way in existence, which demanded ...

    Article : 225 words
  21. THE WATER BILL.

    A meeting was held in the shire-hall last night, at which almost avery farmer for some distance around attended to discuss the Water Bill now before Parliament. ...

    Article : 158 words
  22. BALLARAT SHEEP SHOW.

    The annual sheep show, held under the auspices of the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society, opened to-day, and a very creditable display was made. The ...

    Article : 503 words
  23. HOPETOWN.

    The fourth annual Hopetoun show was a great success, about 1,300 people being present. The following were the principal prize-takers:— ...

    Article : 159 words
  24. DAY AND CONTRACT LABOUR.

    Commissioner ioner F af ol i the Footscray uncil, j on Wednesday night advised that body that, in connection with sewerage work at Yarraville, the officers of the Metropolitan Board of Works (in ...

    Article : 104 words
  25. PURE STOCK SALES AT TUE ROYAL SHOW.

    Adamson. Strettle, and Co, report having sold pure Berkshire pigs as follows:—On Account of Mr. William Looby, Millbrook—Sow, sire Stanley, dam Dainty 2nd, by Waverly, by Lord ...

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  26. GRAHAM-STREET STATE SCHOOL DRAINS.

    At the South Melbourne Council on Wednesday, the special committee appointed by the council to inspect the drains at the Graham-street State School were to have reported on the ...

    Article : 189 words
  27. KERANG.

    The annual show of the Kerang Agricultural Society was held on September 13, under the most favourable weather conditions. There was a large ...

    Article : 348 words
  28. THE DETECTIVE FORGE.

    The aupleasant incident in which two detectives bave figured of late must satisfy the police department that the system of supervising or directing the investimation of ...

    Article : 583 words
  29. WATER FOR THE MALLEE

    The Standing Committee on Railways met again, at Parliament-house, yesterday, to take further evidence on the Lake Lonsdale scheme of Mallee water supply. ...

    Article : 500 words
  30. METROPOLITAN BOARD OP WORKS.

    A long discussion took place last night at the Richmond Council on the subject of the proposed Metropolitan Boaid of Works inquiry, and the mayor explained ...

    Article : 194 words
  31. MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS.

    At the meeting of the South Melbourne Council on Wednesday night, the following tenders for supplies for the year were accepted:—For horses, drays, and drivers, four tenders from 9/ per day, ...

    Article : 75 words
  32. POLIC PROTECTIO A MONTAGUEI

    A petition was presented to the South Melbourne Council last night from residents of Montague, drawing attention to the inadequacy of the police protection in the district, and praying the council ...

    Article : 201 words
  33. ARARAT ASSIZES.

    Mr. Justice Williams presided at the Assize Court here to-day. There was only one prisoner for trial, a man named Hugh Brown, who was charged with committing ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. MOAMA.

    The seventeenth annual show of the Moama Agricultural Society was held on September 13. The attendance was good in the afternoon. Messrs. M'Currie Bros., of ...

    Article : 157 words
  35. THE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BILL.

    Sir,—The further consideration of this measure in the Upper House having been adjourned for a time in order that those affected by it may have time to reflect ...

    Article : 547 words
  36. THE NEW LAND ACT.

    The Arapiles Shire Council, having received a request from a number of applicants that the council should use its influence in opposing the renewal of leases to ...

    Article : 123 words
  37. THE COLLINGWOOD RAILWAY.

    The Heidelberg Council on Wednesday was in receipt of a communication from the Government on the subject of the municipal guarantee required from Collingwood and Heidelberg prior to the ...

    Article : 51 words
  38. FACTORIES AND SHOPS ACT.

    A letter from the Chamber of Manufactures was read on Thursday night to the Richmond Council, asking the council to support a movement for the holding of a full inquiry as to working ...

    Article : 71 words
  39. THE RAINFALL.

    by Goldsbrough, Morl, and company Limited:—From packsaddle Station. Euri[?]. N.S.W., dated 14th inst,—"20 points rain on the 10th and 11th inst." ...

    Article : 252 words
  40. RICHMOND TENDERS.

    The following tenders were on Thursday night accepted for the ensuing 12 months by the Richmond Council:—Steam coal, Outtrim Coal Company, 16/6 per ton; cartage of spalls from quarry ...

    Article : 117 words
  41. A LICENSING CASE.

    An application was made to the Licensing Bench on Saturday by George Moodie, licensee of the Macedon Family Hotel, at Macedon, to have the license held by Mrs. ...

    Article : 1,878 words
  42. "THE TIMES" AND "THE ARGUS."

    The Omeo Standard" says:—"Last year the most powerful paper in world, the London "Times," relying on its circulation amongst the English-speaking races, ...

    Article : 170 words
  43. GREATER MELBOURNE.

    Councillor Curter moved the following resolution at last night's meeting of the Richmond Council:— "That a conference of the municipal ...

    Article : 82 words
  44. LOADING CARGO ON SUNDAY.

    In the District Court yesterday, before Messrs. C. J. Cook (chairman) and II. edwards, J.P.'s. Charles William Maclean, port officer, procceded against Herman ...

    Article : 204 words
  45. YARRA IMPROVEMENTS.

    The consideration of the Richmond Council was on Thursday drawn to the Yarra improvements by a letter from the Prahran Counci, whic drew attention to the Ministerial answer given inr ...

    Article : 205 words
  46. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY,

    KOROIT.— The half-yearly meeting of shareholdrrs in the Tower Hill Park Butter Factory Company was held on Tuesday. Mr. J. W. Anderson in the chair. The balance-sheet, which ...

    Article : 154 words
  47. THE RABBIT INDUSTRY.

    Sir,—I wish, with your kind permission, to draw attention to the unusual energy displayed by the inspectors in poisoning rabbits at this season of the year. It is ...

    Article : 167 words
  48. WOMENS HOSPIIAL ELECTIONS.

    Sir,—I have read the letter signed "Wellwisher" in your issue of this morning, and I cordially agree with the written vews up to the point where immedince action by ...

    Article : 210 words
  49. THE COW NUISANCE IN ALUE RT PARK.

    Sir,—When the Rillway side of the Albert-park was closed to riders, all who loved a gallop felt hardly treated that they should lose their pleasure, in order to admit of the ...

    Article : 168 words
  50. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    KOONDROOK, Sept. 14—A thousand fat merino wethers crossed at Koondrook punt on the 8th inst., E. and W. Naughton owners, and were waft trucked at Koondrook yards for Melbourne r ...

    Article : 84 words
  51. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    GOONONG, Sept. 14.—More rain is wanted here. The crops, although ver short ane beginning B to break into ear. The grass is suffering, and mt bis heginning t ru t seedl mos promisin senson ...

    Article : 133 words
  52. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    A bazaar and fancy fair in aid of St. Ambrose's building fund has been opened in the Brunswick Town-hall. There was a very large gathering at the opening geremony, which was performed ...

    Article : 88 words
  53. CUSTOM-HOUSE OVERCHARGES.

    Sir,—I sent an order to London for two cases of stationery, value £12, askeing the firm to draw upon me at six months from the time of shipment. The bank asked me ...

    Article : 127 words
  54. ELECTION OF MAYORS AND PRESIDENTS.

    HEIDELBERG (shire).—Councillor Holland, president. LEXTON (shire).—Councillor A. K. Dewar, president. Allowance, £10. ...

    Article : 30 words
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