Sir,—Consumers are daily being afforded instances of unjust and absurd duties in connection with the tariff. As a country printer, I find, on going to the warehouse, ...
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Article : 813 wordsBusiness in most cases was not resumed yesterday, though a number of offices were open. The grain markets were without change. A fair supply of new potatoes and ...
Article : 1,370 wordsSir,—A few days ago I noticed an article in "The Argus" mentioning that a movement was on foot to enable railway men entitled to pensions to leave the service ...
Article : 244 wordsYesterday afternoon a death under chloroform occurred at the surgery of Dr. J. H. Webb, 24 Collins-street. The patient was Mr. Abraham Hunt, of 145 George-street, ...
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Article : 108 wordsSir,—Kipling's call to all Britishers to abjure the "craven fear of being great" is the real foundation of any adequate defence of the empire, or of any portions of it. Mr. C. ...
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Article : 227 wordsSir,—Your action in drawing public attention to the amount proposed to be spent on police court buildings is most commendable and timely. By all means let us have ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 230 wordsThe second annual sports meeting and picnic in connection with the Mooneevale Progressive Association was held on the settlement on New Year's Day, and was attended by a large number of ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Fri 3 Jan 1908, Page 3
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