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  2. FISHERIES' CONFERENCE. A CRITICAL DELEGATE.

    The conference of interstate fisheries experts called together by the Minister for Customs (Mr. Austin Chapman) commenced its sittings yesterday in the ...

    Article : 2,130 words
  3. VALUE OF PRODUCTION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 624 words
  4. THE EXCESSIVE TARIFF. DUTIES ON PERFUMERY.

    "We are very peculiarly affected by the new tariff," declared Mr. Colenso Blogg, of the firm of Blogg Bros., perfume manufacturers, yesterday. "The extraordinary ...

    Article : 600 words
  5. STOCKING VICTORIAN STREAMS.

    Excellent progress is being made with the introduction of suitable fish into the rivers of the state, and satisfactory reports have been received relating to the recent ...

    Article : 131 words
  6. TOBACCO PRICES.

    Sir,—During the discussion which took place yesterday over the tobacco question, certain labour members and Senator Best railed at traders and manufacturers for ...

    Article : 600 words
  7. ELECTRICAL PLANT.

    In dealing with the question of the supply of electrical equipment, Councillor Cabcun, at the meeting of the City Council yesterday, stated that on contracts now current ...

    Article : 181 words
  8. DUTY ON CONFECTIONERY.

    Sir,—In reply to the statements made by Messrs. Wiliam Crosby and Co. in this day's issue of "The Argus" we cannot allow them to pass unobserved—their statements are ...

    Article : 649 words
  9. APPRENTICE CONFERENCE.

    A meeting of the Chamber of Manufactures was held last night to continue the consideration of the report of the apprenticeship conference. There was a large ...

    Article : 895 words
  10. TAX ON MAGAZINES.

    Sir,—I cannot for the life of me understand why our "heaven-born" legislators wish to impose a tax on magazines. "Another Australian Publisher" is quite right. ...

    Article : 273 words
  11. GOLDEN SYRUP AND TREACLE.

    The imposition of an excise duty of 30/ per ton on golden syrup and treacle has been followed by an advance of the same amount in the Colonial Sugar Refining Company's ...

    Article : 58 words
  12. PRICES AND THE LABOUR PARTY.

    Messrs. M'Gowen, M.L.A., and Flowers, M.L.C., members of the New South Wales Labour party, visited Melbourne yesterday to confer with the Federal Labour party ...

    Article : 242 words
  13. THE TOBACCO TRADE.

    A special meeting of members of the Tobacco Workers' Union was held at the Trades-hall last night to consider various matters relating to the partial closing-down ...

    Article : 745 words
  14. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—"Australian Publisher," in his letter in "The Argus" to-day, challenges me to produce evidence in support of my statement that "the principal English publishers ...

    Article : 451 words
  15. A SYDNEY PROTEST.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—The tariff was discussed at a special meeting of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce to-day. Mr. G. Littlejohn, who thought they ...

    Article : 653 words
  16. TAX ON LIGHTING.

    Sir,—I would like to call the attention of the general public to another glaring absurdity in the new tariff. Calcium carbide is taxed at the rate of ...

    Article : 201 words
  17. ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT.

    A sitting of the High Court in its "original" as distinguished from its "appellate" jurisdiction was commenced in Melbourne yesterday, before Mr. Justice ...

    Article : 467 words
  18. PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS.

    Sir,—I wish to protest against a point in the new tariff which seems to have been neglected by your correspondents. Why should photographic goods be raised 10 per ...

    Article : 152 words
  19. THE MANUFACTURERS' STANDPOINT.

    [?] of Australian hat manufac[?] not be materially affected by the [?] Mr. F. Taylor, manager of the [?] Mils, at Abbotsford, said ...

    Article : 506 words
  20. DUTY ON MARBLE AND GRANITE.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day Anselm, Odling, and Sons Limited make an assertion that it is against the wish of the marble trade of Australia for the ...

    Article : 172 words
  21. FLEECING THE FARMER.

    Sir,—No doubt the present tariff proposals are causing a big stir in the country. But it is nothing out of the common to be fooled by politicians, as they are, from ...

    Article : 187 words
  22. ROYAL VICTORIAN LIEDERTAFEL.

    The tenth concert of the Royal Victorian Liedertafel was given in the Town-hall yesterday evening. The society is fortunate in having so full a list of members and ...

    Article : 569 words
  23. SIZE OF CORNSACKS.

    ARARAT, Monday.—Farmers here are much divided on the question of the size of cornsacks. The Agricultural Society on Tuesday carried a resolution protesting against any change, but this ...

    Article : 250 words
  24. TARIFF TINKERING.

    Sir,—The alteration in the tariff represents to the firm with which I am connected an extra payment in duties amounting to £5,000 per annum on articles that cannot, ...

    Article : 438 words
  25. EFFECT ON WOOLLEN MILLS.

    CASTLEMAINE, Monday.—Mr. E. D. Williams, managing director of the Castlemaine Woollen Company, speaking on Monday in reference to the new tariff so far ...

    Article : 377 words
  26. DUTY ON CORKS.

    Sir,—While we are obliged for the publicity given to our letter to you of the 16th inst., we find that, as no mention was made of the circular accompanying same, it is not ...

    Article : 1,052 words
  27. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I wish to give a flat denial to the statement made by Mr. J. S. Mortimer, of Numurkah, in your issue of Friday, August 6, "That the secretary of the Stevodores' ...

    Article : 94 words
  28. TASMANIANS BITTER.

    HOBART, Monday.—The feeling here regarding the tariff is very bitter. The increase in the cost of living is already felt, and the anti-federal feeling is growing. ...

    Article : 47 words
  29. A BOGUS CABMAN.

    A South Melbourne resident named William Madden found himself in an awkward predicament early on Sunday morning. Hailing a cab at a quarter to 2 at the corner ...

    Article : 301 words
  30. CORRESPONDENTS' OPINIONS.

    Sir,—Kindly grant me sufficient space to add my protest to that of "A Mother of Five" in your journal of to-day. It is hard enough as it is to rear a family decently ...

    Article : 132 words
  31. MR. J. M. JOSHUA'S HUMOUR.

    After meeting of the Chamber of Manufacurers, held last night, to continue the [?]deration of the apprenticeship conference report, the president (Mr. J. M. ...

    Article : 534 words
  32. CYCLIST AND MOTOR-CAR.

    Sir,—Between 5 and 6 p.m. to-day I was riding south on Point Nepean road, opposite Gardenvale station, when a motor-car came up on my back wheel. There ...

    Article : 227 words
  33. MINING PROTESTS.

    BALLARAT, Monday.—At this afternoon's meeting of the Stock Exchange a letter was read, in which the Adelaide Exchange requested co-operation in regard to ...

    Article : 91 words
  34. COACHBUILDERS' MATERIALS.

    Sir,—I am much interested in Messrs. Waring Bros,' letter in your Monday's issue, which clearly showed their individual preference and taste. As regards importing hickory ...

    Article : 170 words
  35. GETTING OUR DESERTS.

    Sir,—Why do the heathen rage? They had their chance at the last elections, and the majority votes more protection. Well, they've got it, and I hope they like it— ...

    Article : 186 words
  36. WIRE NETTING DUTIES.

    SYDNEY, Monday. — Mr. J. A. Gunn, chairman of the Pastures Board Council of Advice, has addressed a circular letter to all the pastures protection boards ...

    Article : 628 words
  37. SPLIT LIQUOR MYTH.

    Sir,—The exposure of the "split liquor" canard, contained in your issue of Saturday last, ought to convince the true leaders of the Temperance party that they are only ...

    Article : 245 words
  38. TRADING ON SUNDAY.

    James Harding, of Argo-street, South Yarra, was charged at the Prahran Court, on Monday, with selling a packet of cigarettes to a boy under 16 years of age named Tasman Jones, on Sunday, ...

    Article : 206 words
  39. FISH MARKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 74 words
  40. THE INCIDENCE OF DUTIES.

    Sir,—The high tariff journals argue that if a duty is put on a previously untaxed article, or if an existing duty is raised, or if so much per pound or per article is ...

    Article : 424 words
  41. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I think we all owe you a debt of gratitude for your leader on the M'Kinley tariff in America. If any protectionist or labour voter is not yet convinced that ...

    Article : 265 words
  42. THE STANDARD FAMILY REMEDY.

    "HONNINGTON'S IRISH MOSS" is the standard family remedy for Coughs and Colds, Influenza, and Bronchitis. Pleasant to take, and cures quickly. —[Advt.] ...

    Article : 30 words
  43. 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.] ...

    Article : 30 words
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