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  2. GOOD ROADS FOR FARMERS.

    "Come down and see the difficulties we have to encounter in South Gippsland shire," said a deputation to the writer during show week. "We will show you good ...

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  3. THEATRES AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

    Mirth and laughter are prouded in ample measure at the Princess's Theatre, where the comedy "Are You a Mason?" is performed nightly. The author of the piece ...

    Article : 1,440 words
  4. THE RAILWAYS. OFFICERS TRANSFERRED.

    The following transfer of stationmasters were effected last week:—G. Widdop, from Dunkeld to Bayswater; H. E. Walker, from Moreland to Raywood. ...

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  5. THE COMMONWEALTH. THE CAPITAL SITE.

    To-morrow afternoon both Houses of the Federal Parliament will be asked to debate the resolutions submitted by the Prime Minister respecting the selection of a ...

    Article : 373 words
  6. THE RAINFALL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 256 words
  7. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  8. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Ballart Dog and Poultry Society's show, held it the agricultural show-grounds on Saturday, was well attended. In the field trails for dogs, G. Kent's pointer Ship ...

    Article : 162 words
  9. THE TRARALGON-MEENIYAN LINE.

    TRARALGON, Saturday.—A meeting of delegates has been held at Carrajung this week in connection with the local railway league, to consider the principle of "loading" land to be served ...

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  10. BENDIGO.

    The noon train to Melbourne on Saturday was divided into three sesctions, to accommodate the railway picknickers, who had availed themselves of the privilege of spending a ...

    Article : 66 words
  11. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

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  12. CASTLEMAINE.

    On Friday nighth the borough council appointed Mr. T. L. Thompson, of Wedderburn, engineer of the Korong shire, to the position of borough surveyor and inspector ...

    Article : 99 words
  13. RIVERS IN FLOOD.

    ARARAT, Saturday.—The Wimmera and the Hopkins are both flooded, but the rain has done no harm, and has greatly benefited the crops and grass. ...

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  14. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The gold shipments by the steamer India, for London, include four bars of dore bullion and one box of gold (£1,234), transhipped from Brisbane, and 28 bars of gold ...

    Article : 259 words
  15. GEELONG.

    John Dunnian, aged 54, foreman in the Geelong railway yards, was on Saturday superintending the unloading of sleepers, when one fell on his foot, badly crushing it. ...

    Article : 98 words
  16. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    The Prime Minister is still awaiting a cable message from the Pacific Cable Board respecting the proposed conference to discuss the agreement into-which the ...

    Article : 204 words
  17. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The rain has yesterday almost cleared off the western half of the state. Showers fell on Friday, and only one station, Nymagee, reported over quarter of an inch. The fails were heavier in the ...

    Article : 748 words
  18. THE A.M.A. AND POLITICS.

    BENDIGO, Friday.—Mr. P. Phillips, who has just resigned the secretaryship of the local branch of the A.M.A., after 21 years' service, has always been opposed to the ...

    Article : 977 words
  19. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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  20. THE "ZOO" IN TROUBLE.

    The Sydney Zoological-gardens are in a bad way. Some years ago Parliament directed the "Zoo" to be opened on Sundays free of charge. The consequence was ...

    Article : 144 words
  21. AN AUSTRALIAN ARSENAL.

    There is little likelihood of a federal arsenal being established for some years to come. Major-General Sir Edward Hutton recently suggested that the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 69 words
  22. CROP PROSPECTS.

    The growth of crops and glass in this portion of the Mallee duung the last few weeks has been phenomenal. All the early crops are now bursting into ear. They ...

    Article : 288 words
  23. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA.

    The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia will commence its third session at Sydney on Wednesday evening, at St. Stephen's Church, when the Rev. ...

    Article : 557 words
  24. A DEGENERATE DOG.

    A remarkable instance of lamb-stealing by a dog is reported from the Laurels, in the Cooma district. William Stewart noticed a dog earning a lamb, and following it he ...

    Article : 133 words
  25. NEWS FROM COUNTRY DISTRICTS.

    ALBURY, Saturday.—A complimentary social was last night tendered to Mr. W. H. Ashby, an alderman for nine years, on the eve of his departure for Sydney. ...

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  26. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. ADELAIDE, Sunday. SHIPPING MISHAPS.

    While proceeding down the Port Adelaide river last night the Adelaide Steamship Company's steamer Marloo, en route to West Australia, grounded on the north ...

    Article : 195 words
  27. SWINE FEVER.

    A special meeting of the Kyneton Shire Council was held on Thursday to consider a request from a public meeting that the council should institute an insepction of the pigs ...

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  28. QUEENSLAND.

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  29. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ELECTION.

    By an absolute majority of the electors who took part in the election to represent the Central District in the Legislative Council yesterday Mr. H. C. E. Muccke was ...

    Article : 80 words
  30. PRIVATE ADVICES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 282 words
  31. FITZROY A.N.A. COMPETITIONS.

    On Saturday evening the Fitzroy Town-hall was crowded with a most enthusiastic audience, when the Fitzroy A.N.A. musical and elocutionary competitions were brought to a close. The decisions ...

    Article : 641 words
  32. EMMET CENTENARY.

    The celebration in connection with the centenary of Robert Emmet will take place in the Exhibition-building to-night. The programme will be opened by a selection of ...

    Article : 215 words
  33. MR. RONALD. M.H.R., AND SABBATH MEETINGS.

    Sir,—I tale the liberty of trespassing on your space to project myself from misrepresentation in regard to the charge brought against me of Sabbath desecration ...

    Article : 449 words
  34. QUEENSLAND.

    Four other men who were injured by the fall of a cage at the Brilliant Central mine, Charters Towerse, were awarded verdicts as follows:—W. Watson, £750; V. J. Daley, ...

    Article : 42 words
  35. FIRE IN CAULFIELD.

    A six-roomed wooden dwelling in Bambraroad, Caulfield, occupied by Mr. George Williams, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The fire brigade, whose nearest ...

    Article : 95 words
  36. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A slug of gold, weighing 62oz., was picked up yesterday by J. Rooney at Shark's Alluvial Find, in the Marble Bar district. KALGOORLIE, Sunday. ...

    Article : 66 words
  37. THE NEW MINISTRY.

    Speaking at a dinner at the Federal Institute of Accountants last night Mr. Browne, the Minister of Mines, said in joining the Ministry he had not sacrified one ...

    Article : 143 words
  38. OTHER CELEBRATIONS.

    The centenary of the death of Robert Emmet was celebrated near the Waverley Cemetery this afternoon, about 2,000 persons braving the bleak, wintry weather to ...

    Article : 144 words
  39. LATE SPORTING NEWS. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The Sheffield Handicap, of Charters Towers, for £100, was won yesterday, by M'Donald, the well-known cyclist, in 12 1-10sec. ...

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  40. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    BENDIGO.—A five-roomed house in Mackenzie street occupied by Mrs. R. M'Atamney, and owned by the Bank of Victoria, was destroyed on Sunday night. The furniture was insured for £60 in the ...

    Article : 44 words
  41. INJURED BY BURNS.

    A man named Joseph Lane, 40 years of age, whose home is in Gower-street, Preston, was admitted to the Melbourne Hospital yesterday evening with his body badly ...

    Article : 59 words
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  43. AMATEUR BOXING.

    The amateur boxing championship of New South Wales was concluded at the National Sporting Club last night. In the 8st. contest, T. Dickenson won by a forfeit from Benwick. The 9st, ...

    Article : 68 words
  44. ELECTIONS OF MAYORS AND PRESIDENTS.

    GRENVILLE (Shire).—Councillor Joseph Shepherd elected president; allowance, £40. NUMURKAH (Shire).—Councillor Patrick Dennis O'Hanlon elected president; allowance, £60. ...

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