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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT AND DISTRICT.

    At the annual meeting of the Stock Exchange on Wednesday Mr. J.D. Woolcott, J.P., was re-elected as chaiarman, while Mr. W.T. Humphreys was reappointed as ...

    Article : 318 words
  3. MALVERN TRAMWAY. PRAHRAN ADOPTS THE ACT.

    At the meeting of the Prahran Council on tuesday evening another discussion took place on the net recently passed for the formation of the Prahran and Malvern ...

    Article : 418 words
  4. LABOUR CONFERENCE.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The conference of the Political Labour Leagues of New South Wales was continued to-day. Mr. F. Bryant, ex-president of the Sydney Labour ...

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  5. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I wish to add my protest against the alienation of the Domain for a hospital site, and hope that a public meeting will be called to voice the feeling in this respect. ...

    Article : 184 words
  6. THE A.N.A. EXHIBITION. GOOD ATTENDANCES.

    The A.N.A. Exhibition is now one of the recognised places of amusement, and the attendances during the day and evening compare very favourably with those of ...

    Article : 252 words
  7. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 197 words
  8. BOARDED-OUT BABIES.

    Yesterday the metropolitan coroner (Dr. R. H. Cole) held an inquest into the circamstances surrounding the deaths of five boarded-out babies. On January 17 twelve ...

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  9. INTERSTATE CRICKET. HEAVY SCORING CONTINUES.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Spectators were limited to a few hundred when the match was resumed to-day in oppressive weather. The bowlwrs were ...

    Article : 902 words
  10. CASTERTON FIRE RELIC.

    CASTERTON, Wednesday.—Mr Bolton, solicitor has a Crown grant that was taken out of the post-office safe after the fire. The envelope was not even scorched, but ...

    Article : 71 words
  11. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—The city is progressing most rapidly northwards. The suburbs north of the Yarra all show far greater population returns than those south of the river, and, ...

    Article : 249 words
  12. LAND AT MOONAMBEL.

    ST. ARNAUD, Tuesday.—A land boared was held at Moonambel by Messrs. A.B. Lang and J.B. Gregson, when, amongst other lots dealt with, was that of 983 acres ...

    Article : 87 words
  13. THE WEATHER. RATNFALL RECORDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 61 words
  14. INCOME TAX PROSECUTION.

    DAYLESFORD, Wednesday.—At the police court to-day, before Mr. Goldsmith, P.M., and Mr. Nightingale, J.P., Robert Lawson, hotelkeeper and land-owner at ...

    Article : 71 words
  15. MANUFACTURING JEWELLERY.

    One of the novel features of the exhibition is the working factory of Mr. Melen Myers, jeweller, of 140 Elizabeth-street. This is the first time there has been an ...

    Article : 421 words
  16. OFFICIAL REPORT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 301 words
  17. BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.

    The counting of the papers in connection with the Bendigo branch of the A.M.A. elections has not yet been completed. The progress returns on Wednesday evening ...

    Article : 279 words
  18. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—In the St. Kilda road, Melbourne possesses the finest, road in the Southern Hemisphere, and the making of one of the finest in the world—something to rival the ...

    Article : 255 words
  19. AN OLD COLONIST.

    ST. ARNAUD, Tuesday.—In regard to the discussion that has been taking place in the state as to the oldest colonists, it might be mentioned that Mrs. Cameron, of ...

    Article : 84 words
  20. FREE FIGHT AT A FAIR.

    NEERIM SOUTH, Tuesday.—At the conclusion of the sports at Neerim East yesterday a free fight occurred, in the course of which several of the combatants were ...

    Article : 78 words
  21. MALVERN ACCEPTS.

    A special meeting of the Malvern Council was held last night at the town-hall, for the purpose of discussing the MalvernPrahran Tramway Bill, and making ...

    Article : 145 words
  22. OUT-OF-SEASON FISHING.

    BERWICK, Wednesday.—At the police court on Wednesday, before Mr. Harris, P.M., Charles Williams was charged with talking blackfish out of season, and also ...

    Article : 64 words
  23. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I hope, in the interests of the general public, the medical students, and outpatients, the Edward Wilson trustees will exercise their powers of veto on the selected ...

    Article : 106 words
  24. PUNKAHS IN CHURCH.

    SEYMOUR, Wednesday.—At the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening the congregation was kept cool by the constant working of "punkahs." These were ...

    Article : 54 words
  25. GEELONG AND DISTRICT.

    At the close of the annual meeting of parishioners of St. Paul's Church, presided over by Archdeacon Crossley on Wednesday evening, the archdeacon made ...

    Article : 220 words
  26. WEATHER NOTES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 458 words
  27. DOOKIE WATER SUPPLY.

    DOOKIE, Wednesday.—A large meeting was held on Tuesday to discuss the practicability of providing a water supply for the township. A subscription list was ...

    Article : 47 words
  28. COAL-MINING DISPUTES.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—After a long interval the Coal-mining Court at Newcastle resumed its proceedings to-day, and a serious position has been created, in ...

    Article : 612 words
  29. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I am surprised that no one has suggested the southern part of the Carltongardens. I think it is perfect site. To compensate for taking the land, I would ...

    Article : 67 words
  30. DEPARTMENTAL EXIHBITS.

    The exhibits made by the Department of Agriculture, Dookie Agricultural College, the Crown Lands department, and the Closcr Settlement Board are features of the ...

    Article : 1,042 words
  31. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A telegram from Sutherland states that the tug Galeatea ran ashore on Cronulla Beach this afternoon. She sprang a leak at sea, and made ...

    Article : 36 words
  32. DISCHARGING UNIONISTS.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—Mr. G. H. Reid to-day made the following statement with reference to the cable message concerning industrial conditions in America:—"The ...

    Article : 120 words
  33. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—A majority of the public will note with regret that the Hospital committee have accepted the Domain site, as against the Parkville site. On reading carefully the ...

    Article : 232 words
  34. RIVERINA NEWS.

    NARANDERA, Wednesday. — Mr. Richard Guest, who has resided at the Bundiwarrie Station since 1891, died yesterday, aged 80. He was a native of Tipperary, ...

    Article : 175 words
  35. CASTLEMAINE.

    Mr. Joseph Hickey, president of the Pioneers' Association, and Mrs. Hickey celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday, having been married at St. Mary's ...

    Article : 161 words
  36. FORESTERS' CONFERENCE.

    QUEENSCLILFF, Wednesday.—One hundred and twenty delegates of different branches of the Ancient Order of Foresters arrived here by special train this evening ...

    Article : 67 words
  37. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Information from Barealdine states that a sheep train crashed yesterday into the up goods train which was watering at Drummond. The ...

    Article : 185 words
  38. CRICKET RECORDS.

    The score of 206 made by F. Tarrant for Victoria in Sydney yesterday, is the first score of 200 or over made by a Victorian against New South Wales. On the other ...

    Article : 131 words
  39. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I am afraid through the lack of interest in public matters Melbourne is about to allow in silence a most serious wrong to be perpetrated. It is only on careful ...

    Article : 353 words
  40. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 72 words
  41. WARRNAMBOOL.

    Some remarkably good hauls of bream were made in the Hopkins on Foundation Day, the catches varying from a dozen to six dozen. On the previous night a party ...

    Article : 216 words
  42. NEW SOUTH WALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  43. HURRICANE AT FIJI.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Advices from Suva state that a hurricane approached the Fijian group on the inst., apparently travelling from the north-east, but curved ...

    Article : 129 words
  44. QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 129 words
  45. FOURTH TEST MATCH.

    Sir,—In view of the great interest that will be taken in the fourth test cricket match, which commences on February 7, the Railway department should issue ...

    Article : 73 words
  46. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    MOUNT GAMBIER, Wednesday.—The Caledonian Society's annual demonstration this year resulted in £312 beimg received, as against £415 in 1907. ...

    Article : 24 words
  47. BUSH FIRES.

    COLAC, Wednesday.—A public meeting was held last evening for the purpose of organising a fund for the relief of the settlers in the forest, who lost heavily by the ...

    Article : 105 words
  48. SIZE OF CORNSACKS.

    DUNOLLY, Wednesday.—The shire of Bet Bet supported 240lb. cornsacks. in response to the shire of Rodney's circular, not 200lb, as reported. ...

    Article : 27 words
  49. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 121 words
  50. BILLIARDS FOR MONEY.

    BEAUFORT, Wednesday.— Reginald Welsh and Herbert Trompf were proceeded against in the police court yesterday for having, in the Golden Age Hotel, on ...

    Article : 169 words
  51. SLY GROG-SELLING.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A charwoman, named Ciss M'Master, was to-day fined £100, or six months' imprisonment, for slygrog selling at Darling Harbour. She had ...

    Article : 38 words
  52. FIRE BRIGADES' BOARD.

    Cuncillor Aikman having resigned his seat in the Essendon Council, by virtue of which he has a seat on the Metropolitan Fire Brigades' Board, he was urged by the Essendon Council not to ...

    Article : 83 words
  53. ILL-TREATMENT OF BLACKS.

    PERTH, Wednesday.—The inquiry into the charges of cruelty to blacks made by Mr. Blake against the Canning expedition was continued to-day. ...

    Article : 224 words
  54. UNIFICATION OR FEDERATION.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Much has been heard about unification during the past few weeks, and Mr. Reid expressed the following opinions to-day:— ...

    Article : 378 words
  55. RABBIT DESTRUCTION.

    WAGGA, Tuesday.—The Wagga branch of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association has decided to urge upon the federal and state authorities the advisableness of ...

    Article : 56 words
  56. OTWAY FOREST FIRES.

    Sir,—Through the columns of the press the attention of the public has already been drawn in a general way to the disastrous bush fires which swept the forest country ...

    Article : 366 words
  57. PRICE OF SAWN HARDWOOD.

    WARBURTON, Wednesday.—At a meeting of the Victorian Sawmillers' Association, held last night, at West Warburton, it was agreed to fix the price of sawn hardwood at 8/6 per 100ft. ...

    Article : 75 words
  58. GAS-METER BOX BURNT.

    At 55 minutes post 11 o'clock on Tuesday night Constable Barbour, of Yarraville, noticed that a gas-meter box at the foot of a street lamp at the corner of ...

    Article : 128 words
  59. OMEO-GLEN WILLS ROAD.

    OMEO, Wednesday.—Thej surveyor of the Lands department, Mr. A. T. Clarke, who is pegging out the new road from Omeo to Glen Wills, is making rapid progress ...

    Article : 188 words
  60. STARLING SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 115 words
  61. WORK AND WAGES.

    WARBURTON, Wednesday.—The Federated Sawmill Employes' Association has enrolled a large number of saw-mill hands in the Warburton district, and has arranged for a conference with ...

    Article : 55 words
  62. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    MORTLAKE, Wednesday.—The residence of Mr. James Nolan, on the Noorat-road, was, with its contents, destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon. ...

    Article : 73 words
  63. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Thursday.—The Department of Agriculture has received a preliminary report from the chief inspector of stock, who has been in the north-west for some weeks ...

    Article : 131 words
  64. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

    A number of the residents of the Footscray workmen's settlement, who during the heavy rains that fell at Christmas time were nearly flooded out of their homes, have ...

    Article : 58 words
  65. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The mayor of Brighton (Councillor W. F. Weigall) drew the attention of the Brighton Council on Tuesday to the recent motor-car fatality at Sandringham, whereby a girl lost her life. He suggested ...

    Article : 178 words
  66. BOORT WATER SUPPLY.

    BOORT, Tuesday.—The break-away at Kinypaniel weir has now been reparied, and water will be available for stock supply. Complaint has frequently been made ...

    Article : 104 words
  67. COUNTRY CRICKET MATCH.

    CAMPERDOWN, Wednesday.—A game was played at Lismore between teams from Gala and Berry Bank stations. Clive Currie acted as captain of Gala, and played a good innings of 35. ...

    Article : 75 words
  68. FRAUDULENT FARMER.

    MOOROOPNA, Tuesday.—M. J. Darcey. a young farmer of this district, was charged at the police court, before Mr. Read Murphy, P.M., and Mr. M. Kavanagh, J.P., ...

    Article : 105 words
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