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  2. SENATE ELECTIONS.

    In the Senate yesterday, on the motion of Senator Keating, on behalf of the Government, a bill was read a first time to amend the constitution, so that elections ...

    Article : 606 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT AND DISTRICT.

    At the town council meeting on Friday regret was expressed at Councillor Kline's determination to retire from municipal life. Staff Sergeant-major Bushell, of the 7th ...

    Article : 169 words
  4. BUDGET DEBATE.

    "A little backbone" is, in the opinion of Mr. Fisher (Q.), the first requisite for dealing with the states' debts. In his speech in the House of Representatives yesterday on ...

    Article : 1,551 words
  5. MILITARY AFFAIRS. NAVAL DIRECTORSHIP.

    The Minister of Defence has encountered a difficulty in carrying out his determination to employ Captain Creswell solely as naval director. Senator Playford intended ...

    Article : 134 words
  6. MALVERN TRAMWAY, OPPOSITION MEETING.

    A meeting of candidates opposed to the proposed tramway scheme was held at the Malvern Town-hall last night. Mr. P. H. Ebbott presided. ...

    Article : 383 words
  7. WORK IN NURSERIES.

    Sir,—In your issue of the 11th inst. apappeared a statement made by a resident of Balwyn to the Trades-half Council as to hours of work and wages obtaining in ...

    Article : 100 words
  8. AUSTRALIAN NAVAL MEN.

    Mr. Crouch (V.) yesterday asked the Prime Minister whether he would make a protest to the Imperial authorities, or to the naval commander, with regard to the ...

    Article : 124 words
  9. MELBOURNE MARKETS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,041 words
  10. BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.

    Mrs. S. Widdop was found dead in bed at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. W. R. Johns), at Golden Square, on Friday morning. The decreased lady was 81 eyars of age. ...

    Article : 409 words
  11. NAVAL TRAINING.

    QUEENSCLIFF, Friday.—The men of the Permanent naval forces, under command of Lieutenant Burford, who arrived at Swan Island depot last Monday ...

    Article : 87 words
  12. IMMIGRATION.

    PERTH, Friday.—Mr. Alexander Crawford, the late acting director of Agriculture, returned from a six months' visit to England and Ireland yesterday with the ...

    Article : 496 words
  13. ADVOCATES' VIEWS.

    The Victoria-hall, Glenferrie-road, was occupied by the advocates of scheme 1— Councillors Parslow and Carroll and Mr. Frank Cornwall. Mr. Muntz presided, ...

    Article : 205 words
  14. ELECTION FUNDS.

    SYDNEY, Friday,—Mr. Reid was interviewed to-day in reference to the statement made by Mr. Webster, in the House of Representatives, on Thursday, to the effect ...

    Article : 392 words
  15. GEELONG AND DISTRICT.

    Complete arrangements have been made for the annual convention of Christian Endeavourers, to be held this year in Geelong. It will commence on September 3, and ...

    Article : 68 words
  16. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Councillor Lewis's letter in your issue of to-day calls for one comment only. He considers an allowance of 10 per cent. is necessary for "depreciation in plant, in ...

    Article : 225 words
  17. CASTLEMAINE.

    The annual meeting of the Castlemaine Woollen Company was held on Friday, the acting-chairman (Mr. R. Fisher) presiding. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. ...

    Article : 142 words
  18. WARRNAMBOOL.

    During the springlike days of the past week the children attending the various classes of the state school have been taken for some very pleasurable, and at the same ...

    Article : 142 words
  19. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,199 words
  20. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I have read with interest the correspondence which is now taking place in your columns upon the above matter, and have also studied the report circulated by the ...

    Article : 285 words
  21. CLOSER SETTLEMENT. ESTATES UNDER CONSIDERATION.

    The Closer Settlement Board yesterday decided to recommend an estate to the Minister for Lands for purchase, and fixed the price which it thinks should be paid ...

    Article : 66 words
  22. ANTI-TRUST BILL.

    The debate on the second reading of the Anti-Trust Bill was resumed in the Senate yesterday morning. Senator Findley (V.) complained that ...

    Article : 331 words
  23. HAMILTON.

    The Crown has entered a nolle prosequi in the case of Albert Frank Tilker, who was committed for trial in the Hamilton General Sessions from the Dunkeld Court by local ...

    Article : 41 words
  24. RIVERINA.

    BALRANALD. — The local fire brigade held a demonstration on Wednesday, and competed for medals presented by local townsmen. The Hydrant Race was won by ...

    Article : 282 words
  25. WATER AT OVERNEWTON.

    The deepening of the first bore at Overnewton Estate has resulted in striking a plentiful supply of water at 210ft. It is described as excellent stock water, almost ...

    Article : 111 words
  26. ATTEMPT TO FIRE A CHURCH.

    What is supposed to have been a deliberate attempt to set fire to the Brunskwick Methodist Church, in Sydney-read, was discovered on Friday afternoon. The caretaker ...

    Article : 280 words
  27. FLOODS AT WYUNA.

    Reports received by the Closer Settlement Board from the officer in charge at the Wyuna Settlement show that no breaks have occurred in the bank of the Goulburn ...

    Article : 111 words
  28. PRORATE AND ADMINISTRATION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 449 words
  29. INSPECTION OF MEAT.

    WARRNAMBOOL, Thursday. — At a meeting of the Town Council last night, a communication was received from Dr. Norris, chairman of the Board of Health, ...

    Article : 296 words
  30. SUPPRESSING LARRIKINISM.

    At the St. Kilda Police Court yesterday Sergeant Rogerson complained to Messrs. Stedeford. O'Donnell, and Morrah, J.P.'s. of the difficulty in dealing with larrikins ...

    Article : 219 words
  31. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.—Mr. G. H. Knibbs, federal statistician, is visiting Adelaide in connection with the organisation of the Federal Statistical department. ...

    Article : 120 words
  32. A PURE TOOTH POWDER.

    A pure tooth powder is the best sort of dentitrice. But it is not made of the pro[?] substances if it contains any acid, charcoal, pumice-stone, or other harsh, ...

    Article : 205 words
  33. PORTER AND POLICEMAN'S DOG.

    CAMPERDOWN, Thursday.—At the Terang Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday, before Mr. Harold Morrison, P.M., Constable Johnson proceeded against ...

    Article : 2,985 words
  34. TASMANIA.

    HOBART, Friday.—The Legislative Assembly wound up a short sitting this afternoon by passing the Opium Smoking Prohibition Bill, and also the Juveniles ...

    Article : 107 words
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  36. LICENSING CASES.

    At the Collingwood Court on Friday, before Mr. Keegh, P.M., and Messrs. [?]de and Tait, J.P's, Elizabeth Hack[?], licensee of the [?] and Anchor Hotel, Gipp[?], and Margaret Smith, ...

    Article : 67 words
  37. CHILDREN LOVE IT.

    [?]ll[?]d and [?]ow[?]'s BUTTER SCOTCH ha[?] been the children's favourite sweet in England for half a century. Mothers give it their children because it is pope, and medival [?] say it ...

    Article : 94 words
  38. HAVE YOU TR[?] [?]

    Have you tried "[?]ONNINGTON'S [?] MOSS" for a cold. One trial will convince you that it is just the medicine which suite you.—[[?]] ...

    Article : 28 words
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