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  2. MR. BENT'S BUDGET.

    In commenting upon the Victorian Budget, the "Economist" criticises Mr. Bent's method of preparing his financial statements. ...

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  3. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Striking features of the municipal elections just held were the decisive success at the polls of Unionist candidatess and the rebuffs to socialists. ...

    Article : 286 words
  4. RAILWAY TROUBLE.

    The ballot among the members of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants as to whether they should strike in the event of the dirctors of the railway ...

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  5. SPRING RACING CARNIVAL THE CUP CANDIDATES.

    If the value of the stakes won by the horses which will run in the Cup to-day could be taken as an indication of their prospects, two of them would stand out in ...

    Article : 162 words
  6. COAL MINE VENTURE.

    The action of the state Premier (Mr. Bent), in connection with the Coal Creek Proprietary Coal-mining Company's propertt, near Korumburra, was ...

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  7. GENERAL RAINFALL.

    Most welcome news of a splendidly-distributed rainfall was received from all parts of Victoria yesterday, while telegrams from South Australia, New South Wales, and ...

    Article : 85 words
  8. ENGLISH, MAIL CONTRACT.

    Final negotiations are being carried on between the Orient Company and the Federal Government regarding the signing of the new mail contract. A conierence ...

    Article : 367 words
  9. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  10. AMERICAN FINANCE. ACUTE STRINGENCY.

    A pessimistic view of the financial position in the United States is taken by "The Times." which in an article to-day contrasts the relative strengths of the London and ...

    Article : 302 words
  11. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor-General, accompanied by their Excellencies the Governors of New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania, dined with the chairman of ...

    Article : 1,317 words
  12. WEATHER FORECAST:

    "The weather will be fine, cool, and pleasant for the Cup," Mr. Baracchi said yesterday. "Early in the morning it may be overcast, perhaps misty, but that will ...

    Article : 143 words
  13. JOCKEYS' MOUNTS.

    It has been arranged that D. M'Cowan will ride Peru, C. Pratt Proceeder, and K. Doyle Lady Esme in the Cup to-day. The riders of the majority of the probable ...

    Article : 63 words
  14. CUP DAY.

    The great turf event of the year, the Melbourne Cup, will be run to-day. Cup Day is something more than an occasion on which an important race is run. It has, by ...

    Article : 498 words
  15. OAKS ACCEPTANCES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 144 words
  16. ENGLISH CRICKET TEAM. SHOULD TARRANT PLAY.

    The Victorian Cricket Association, at its meeting last night (Mr. Donald Mackinnon, M.L.A., in the chair), received a report from the executive committee that it had ...

    Article : 629 words
  17. EDUCATION BILL.

    The committee of the National Council of the Free Churches of Great Britain has adopted a resolution with regard to the Education Bill, declaring that no settlement ...

    Article : 233 words
  18. THE FLEMINGTON TRACK.

    No harm has been done to the Flemington track by the rain which fell on Sunday and yesterday, and if there is no further downfall the going will be right to-day ...

    Article : 76 words
  19. THE BANK RATE.

    The Bank of England rate for three month's bills, which on Thursday last was increased from 4½ to 5½ per cent., was to-day further raised to 6 per cent. ...

    Article : 51 words
  20. MINOR EVENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,338 words
  21. MOUNTAIN KING.

    No decision has been arrived at last night as to the question of Mountain King's starting in the Cup. Mr. J. M'Donald, the owner of the Derby winner, warned ...

    Article : 112 words
  22. DESPERATE BURGLAR.

    A fatal encounter with a burglar, under somewhat extraordinary circumstances, has taken place near Gateshead, in Durham-shire. ...

    Article : 137 words
  23. RACING DINNER.

    Yesterday evening, in the supper-room of the Melbourne Town-hall, Mr. R. G. Casey, chairman of the Victoria Baeing Club, entertained a very large company at dinner, ...

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  24. SLEEPING SICKNESS.

    Among those who have devoted long study to the terrible sleeping sickness which annually kills many thousands in Central Africa is Dr. Robert Koch, the eminent ...

    Article : 234 words
  25. RELATIVE PROSPECTS.

    Apologue. President. Mooltan, Mountain King. Welcome Trist. ...

    Article : 40 words
  26. CUP FIELD.

    Even if Mountain King starts for the Cup to-day, the field will be under a score. There are still 21 in the race, but Socialist is a doubtful scarter, and Mazaria, his ...

    Article : 58 words
  27. THE PROGRAMME.

    The day's card comprises seven events, the first starting at 1 o'clock, and the last at a quarter-past 5 o'clock. MELBOURNE CUP. ...

    Article : 1,622 words
  28. AMERICAN FLEET.

    The United States Navy Department recently accepted tenders for a supply of American coal for the warships which are to set out shortly on a cruise round Cape ...

    Article : 88 words
  29. MARANUL.

    Though Maranui is all right again, his owner, Mr. Dan. O'Brien, has decided not to start him at the V.R.C. meeting. The colt will return to Sydney next week. ...

    Article : 38 words
  30. ON THE TRACKS.

    The majority of the prominent horses engaged at Flemington to-day were on the tracks at Flemington or Caulfield yesterday morning for useful exercise. At ...

    Article : 139 words
  31. ABYSSINIAN PROGRESS.

    King Menelik of Abyssinia has given a remarkable instance of his appreciation of the methods of civilisation. His Majesty has issued a decree that a ...

    Article : 70 words
  32. THE GROUND CHARGES.

    The secretary read a letter from the Melbourne Cricket Club, giving the details of the arrangements made at the recent conference regarding the charges to be made for ...

    Article : 293 words
  33. AIRSHIPS FOR WAR.

    The development in the utilisation of airships for military purposes is shown by the fact that in Germany the military authorities have arranged that Metz and Strasburg ...

    Article : 67 words
  34. WILLIAMSTOWN CUP MEETING.

    Splendid entries were received yesterday by Mr. H. P. Sutton for the general events of the Williamstown Cup meeting. Amongst the horses engaged in the ...

    Article : 50 words
  35. THE NEW DUMA.

    There is expected to be desire on the part of the new Duma to conduct government on constitutional lines. Many members of the "right" in the new ...

    Article : 61 words
  36. TRAINING NOTES.

    FLEMINGTON, Monday.—The heavy rain of yesterday caused the cleaning of the big land track this morning, when it was cold and hairste[?], and there was very little to inferred in the work, ...

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  37. BOKHARA EARTHQUAKE.

    When the first accounts of terrible earthquake which occured in Bokhara, in Central Asia, on 21st ult, were forwarded, it was mentioned that the bulk of the ...

    Article : 89 words
  38. NORWAY.

    A treaty has just been adopted by the four great powers. France, Great Britain, Germany, and Russia—guaranteeing the integrity of the kingdom of Norway. ...

    Article : 220 words
  39. RECEPTION BY THE MAYOR OF ADELAIDE.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—The Mayor of Adelaide (Alderman Bruce) welcomed the team of English cricketers in the Townhall this morning. There were on the ...

    Article : 417 words
  40. BURSTING OF SHELLS.

    A serious disaster has occured in the arsenal at Bourges, in France, through the bursting of some melinite shells. Seven artillerymen were killed, and [?] ...

    Article : 66 words
  41. RAND CHINESE.

    The terms for which some of the large drafts of Chinese sent to the Rand for work in the mines there were indentured are now expiring. The Century Shipping ...

    Article : 80 words
  42. BLACKMAILING CHARGE.

    Frank Veltheim, who was arrested in Paris on the charge of attempting to blackmail Mr. S. Joel, but whose extradition the French courts refused to grant, has been ...

    Article : 84 words
  43. CANCER AND MOLASSES.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—From time to time statements have been made of the improvement of cancer patients under a systematic consumption of molasses. Remarkable ...

    Article : 185 words
  44. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    The Trustees, Executors, and Agency Company Limited, of No 412 Collins-street, and Mrs. Roap Elich Hurrey are applying for probate of the will of Frederick Willam Hurrey, late of "Clarement." ...

    Article : 63 words
  45. UNFIT REGIMENT.

    Some surprise has been expressed concerning the action taken by the War Office in connection with the regiment of Fifth (or Royal Irish) Lancers. ...

    Article : 70 words
  46. THE KAISER BETTER.

    The illness of the Emperor William of Germany, who has been confined to his bed suffering from a chill, was of short duration. Reports from Berlin state ...

    Article : 49 words
  47. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MATCH.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—The selectors of the South Australian team, Messrs. J. Darling, C. Bill, and D. R. A. Gehrs, met this morning, and chose ...

    Article : 143 words
  48. YOUNG HOUSEBREAKERS.

    Two young men, Arthur Johnson and Andrew W[?], appeared at the Malveris Court yesterday, before the mayor (Councellor Ellis) and Mr. Jackson, J.P.'s, charged with the larceny of one pair ...

    Article : 134 words
  49. "DREAM OF GERONTIUS."

    Sir,—In support of a letter in "The Argus" of to-day, signed "Middle-park," I would like to add my appreciation, as a witness, to the meritorious manner in which ...

    Article : 146 words
  50. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    Arthur John Eastment, of Violet-grove, Hawthorn, builder. Causes of insolvency —Losses made on building contracts and pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £22,522 ...

    Article : 134 words
  51. INCOME TAX DEFAULTER.

    BRUTHEN, Monday.— Beiore Mr Holmes, P.M., to-day, Jane Calvert, of Mossiface, land-owner, for not having sene in income tax returns for the year 1901 [?] ...

    Article : 106 words
  52. OVAL BILLIARDS.

    John Roberts and Fred Weiss (the Australian professional) concluded another of their series of matches on the new oval billiard-cable at Leeds last night. Roberts ...

    Article : 56 words
  53. MILO CIGARETTES

    Are preferred by lovers of good things. Guaranteed hand-made.—[Advt.] Bili[?] &c., are relieved by small [?] of CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER ...

    Article : 36 words
  54. PEAR'S ANNUAL.

    The coloured plates in this year's "Pears' Annual," ready November 25, are exquisite specimens of art. Order your copy early,— [Advt.] ...

    Article : 23 words
  55. TRIFLING CAUSES

    Are often the rent of the grave functional disorders, but security may be obtained by using "Wolfe's-Schnapps"—a medicial stimulant.—[Advt.] ...

    Article : 24 words
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