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  2. CHINESE FURNITURE.

    At the meeting of the Trades-hall Council last night, Mr. A. Dobson (Furniture Trade Society) moved— "That this council protests against the action ...

    Article : 407 words
  3. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES. BABY CHOKED.

    Dr. A. Ratren, of Brunswick, reported to the Coburg police on Thursday the death of an infant named Hector Rowland D. Kelly, 11 months old, whose parents reside ...

    Article : 152 words
  4. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 1,049 words
  5. INTERNATIONAL LACROSSE. CANADA V. AUSTRALIA.

    The Melbourne Cricket-ground will this afternoon be the scene of the first test match, in which the Canadians will meet Australia at their own national game. Although lacrosse has been played ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,215 words
  6. COLLINGWOOD RAILWAY.

    Mr. Bruford, the state auditor-general, has not yet completed his task of arbitrating on the claim advanced by the Victorian Railway Commissioners against the ...

    Article : 402 words
  7. WORK AND WAGES. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT TRADE.

    The interpretation given by the Crown solicitor (Mr. Guinness) to the words "reputable employer," in connection with the determination of rates to be paid under ...

    Article : 626 words
  8. FELL FROM A SCAFFOLD.

    A labourer named Henry Jones, 39 years of age, residing at Pilgrim-street. Footscray, was brought to the Melbourne Hospital early yesterday morning suffering from ...

    Article : 79 words
  9. OVERTURNED LAMP.

    An old-age pensioner named Alexander Donald, 73 years of age, who had been living in a but at Gembrook, was brought into the Melbourne Hospital yesterday ...

    Article : 105 words
  10. WHARF ACCIDENT.

    John Gaunt, 28 years of age, a fireman on the R.M.S. Orontes, was seized with an epileptic fit yesterday afternoon, and fell into the water between the boat and the ...

    Article : 57 words
  11. VICTORIAN LIFE AND GENERAL INSURANCE CO.

    The forty-eighth annual meeting of shareholders of the above company was held at the company's offices in Market-street, yesterday afternoon. ...

    Article : 149 words
  12. WEST AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.

    PERTH, Thursday.—Recently currency was given to a report that a syndicate of prominent financial men in Perth proposed to make an offer to the Government with ...

    Article : 549 words
  13. ENGINE-DRIVER BURNED.

    An engine-driver named David Wilson, 21 years of age, who resides at Smith-street. Northcote, and is employed at Mr. William Braithwaite's tannery, in ...

    Article : 74 words
  14. DIED ON THE TRACK.

    LINTON, Friday.—A swagman named Harry Pitman, otherwise known as "Geelong Harry, the Fisherman," was found dead in a cultivation paddock a couple of ...

    Article : 116 words
  15. MUNICIPAL AUDITING. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—With regard to the resolutions of the Municipal Association. I should like, as a layman and a ratepayer, to express my appreciation of the recommendations in ...

    Article : 346 words
  16. DROWNED AT A CROSSING.

    WANGARATTA, Friday. — Herbert Gibb, 18 years of age, employed on the farm of Mr. Owen Francis, at Killawarra, was drowned in the Yellow Creek, a branch of ...

    Article : 165 words
  17. WAGES BOARDS.

    The Rev. Herman Herlitz has been reelected chairman of the dressmakers' board. The appointment will be confirmed at the next meeting of the state Executive ...

    Article : 97 words
  18. BASEBALL EXHIBITION.

    Prior to the international lacrosse match to-day, an exhibition game of baseball will be played between two picked teams. The selectors (Messrs. Laver, Steel, and Adams) have done good work, ...

    Article : 131 words
  19. WORKMAN'S RIBS BROKEN.

    KILMORE, Friday.—A workman named Andrew Sutherland, employed on a building contract on Mr. T. H. Payne's Woodburn Estate, met with a serious accident ...

    Article : 128 words
  20. FACTORIES ACT AMENDMENTS.

    The proposed amendments in the Factories and Shops Act will be the subject of two deputations to the Minister for Labour (Sir Alexander Peacock) on ...

    Article : 90 words
  21. AT HOME AT THE AUSTRAL SALON.

    The Canadian lacrosse team were entertained last evening at the Austral Salon in a most enjoyable manner by the Victorian Lacrosse Association, who held an "at home" in their honour. The ...

    Article : 311 words
  22. DEMANDS OF TANNERY EMPLOYES.

    A meeting of the Tanners' Society was hell at the Trades-hall yesterday evening for the purpose of receiving a report from the soceity's representatives on the wages ...

    Article : 161 words
  23. FALL INTO FIRE.

    NATHALIA, Friday. — The son of Mr. Andrew O'Niell, of Baulkamangh, was badly burnt about the head and face on Thursday. He was sitting in a high chair, ...

    Article : 65 words
  24. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day[?] "Fair Play" writes:—"Those of your readers who observed your report on the Coburg defalcations and past audits will ...

    Article : 131 words
  25. THE RAILWAYS. TRAFFIC RECEIPTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 68 words
  26. OTHER ACCIDENTS.

    MANSFIELD, Thursday.—Miss Parsons, of Howe's [?], was [?] a [?] in [?] stall, when a noise in the next stall [?] causing it to strike Miss Parsons Parsons in the temple with its [?]ead[?] shortly ...

    Article : 96 words
  27. VICTORIAN RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

    At a meeting of the council of the Victorian Rifle Association, held last evening at Young and Jackson's Hotel, with Captain [?] and afterwards Colonel Templeton, in the chair, requests ...

    Article : 566 words
  28. IMPORTANT PROPERTY SALES.

    Messrs. A[?] E. W[?] and Wall[?] of Hargreaves-street, B[?] and 522 Collins-street, Melbourne, through [?] Northern Local Agency departments, [?] recent sales p[?] ...

    Article : 1,442 words
  29. QUARANTINE BILL.

    At the request of the Board of Public Health, the chairman (Dr. Norris) explained the main provisions of the measure and its probable effect, under proper ...

    Article : 128 words
  30. THE PEOPLE'S FOOD.

    KALGOORLIE, Friday.—The case arising out of the diseased meat allegations, in which a local slaughterman named David Nicholas Maher is charged, on the ...

    Article : 228 words
  31. FIREWOOD EMPLOYES.

    A meeting of the firewood employes was held in the Temperance-hall yesterday evening, and it was moved and carried:— "That, in the opinion of this evening, the ...

    Article : 191 words
  32. TIMBOON EXTENSION ABANDONED.

    CAMPERDOWN, Friday. — The abandonment of the Timboon railway extension scheme has caused extreme disappointment throughout the district. At present there ...

    Article : 105 words
  33. THE CAPITAL SITE.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—A public meeting at Queanbeyan last night passed a resolution dissenting from the action of the Commonwealth Government in naming Dalgety as ...

    Article : 81 words
  34. OLD AND INCOMPETENT WORKERS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—It is little wonder that Sir Alexander Peacock had to fall back on extracts from Mr. O[?]'s reports to try to disprove the truth of your assertion that the operation ...

    Article : 260 words
  35. HOTELS AND CAFES.

    Under the Shops and Factories Act a [?] [?] of the employes in hotels and cafes [?] a limitation of 60 hours a week placed [?] their working hours. The Chief ...

    Article : 97 words
  36. LESSONS OF CO-OPERATION.

    The advantages of the co-operative system in dairying are demonstrated by the record of the Newstead Butter Factory. The company started operations on June ...

    Article : 261 words
  37. CONSPIRACY CHARGE.

    PERTH, Friday.—The hearing of a charge against Mrs. Florence Urani Jardine of having conspired with Ada Lincham, Elizabeth Lincham, and May Lincham to ...

    Article : 600 words
  38. SYDNEY LUMPERS.

    SYDNEY, Friday. The unionists employed loading the steamer Wimbledon, at the [?] Wharf, walked ashore this [?] on a free labourer being ...

    Article : 311 words
  39. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I am pleased that my remarks with regard to old and infirm workers have amused Sir Alexander, but do not think the workers referred to will appreciate his ...

    Article : 476 words
  40. HOMOEOPATHIC HOSPITAL.

    The annual meeting of contributors to the Homœopathic Hospital was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. W. Hunt presided. The thirtyninth annual report acknowledged the generous ...

    Article : 422 words
  41. ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY.

    The thirty-third annual meeting of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia was held at the offices, Selborne-chambers, yesterday afternoon, the president (Mr. G. Lush) being in the chair. ...

    Article : 531 words
  42. ALLEGED GAROTTING.

    Robert Santra, a youth of 19, residing in Green-street, [?], was charged at the City Court yesterday with having, on July 19, at South Yarra, assaulted and robbed C. C. Tippett of a ...

    Article : 68 words
  43. "BONNINGTON'S IRISH MOSS,"

    The marvellous cure for Ind[?]a, Coughs, Colds, and all Lung Complaints, has been used with success for forty years. Obtainable everywhere.— [Advt.] ...

    Article : 74 words
  44. APPROVED BY MOTHERS.

    "BONNINGTON'S IRISH MOSS" is well in favour with the mothers of Australia. It is an economical and safe cough remedy.—[Advt.] Don't wal[?] till all other fall, but take ...

    Article : 75 words
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