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  2. THE RAILWAY DISASTER.

    The tests of the Westinghouse brake on the Bendigo train were yesterday conducted, at the request of the coroner (Dr. Cole), between St. Albans and Sunshine. Drawn ...

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  3. CONSTABLE HOLDER'S CASE.

    List Friday the Chief Secretary (Sir Alexander Peacock) said he would take with him to his home at Creswick the papers concerning the case of Constable Michael ...

    Article : 111 words
  4. THE GOVERNMENT'S CRITICS.

    The Premier (Mr. Bent) yesterday made a jocular reply to criticisms of the Government uttered by Mr. Prendergast, M.L.A., at the Eight Hours gathering on Monday. ...

    Article : 299 words
  5. PREFERENCE IN CONTRACTS.

    A matter of preference in contracts was brought forward by Mr. Storrer (T.) in the House of Representatives yesterday. He asked whether steps would be taken to ...

    Article : 386 words
  6. CAPTAIN COOK.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The anniversary of the landing of Captain Cook was celebrated at Kurnell, Botany Bay, to-day. His Excellency the Governor-General, ...

    Article : 223 words
  7. DISASTROUS TYPHOON.

    PERTH, Tuesday.—Several pearling luggers have been wrecked at Lagrange Bay, 40 miles south of Broome, as the result of a typhoon. ...

    Article : 389 words
  8. THE TARIFF.

    Speaking on the tariff at the half-yearly meeting of shareholders in the Long Tunnel Mining Company, Walhalla, held yesterday, Mr. H. E. Rowe (chairman of directors) ...

    Article : 307 words
  9. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 217 words
  10. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I have read in the columns of "The Argus" the case of Constible Holden, and have to-day read the statements of the persons offended. I cannot understand how the ...

    Article : 173 words
  11. THE WEATHER. OFFICIAL REPORT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 538 words
  12. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—During the Australian Jockey Club Autumn Meeting several forged £5-notes on the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney were passed ...

    Article : 226 words
  13. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—You are entitled to the thanks of every right-thinking member of the community for your pertinent and timely remarks, as contained in your subleader of ...

    Article : 219 words
  14. BREACH OF PROMISE.

    In the County Court yesterday, before Judge Johnston, Elizabeth M'Carthy, a widow, of 84 Errol-street, North Melbourne, sued Thomas Swift, of King-street, West ...

    Article : 398 words
  15. TASMANIAN WHARFAGE RATES.

    HOBART, Tuesday.—The question of reducing the wharfage rates on goods landed at Hobart, which has been before the Hobart Marine Board for some considerable ...

    Article : 296 words
  16. LABOUR CONGRESS.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Among the mutters considered by the Labour Congress to-day were the ventilation, lighting, and diningroom accommodation in shops and ...

    Article : 243 words
  17. PAPUAN AFFAIRS.

    Questions were asked in the House of Representatives yesterday regarding Papuan affairs. Mr. Bowden (N.S.W.) asked whether the ...

    Article : 385 words
  18. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.—Mr. George Connolly, colonial architect for many years, died last night, aged 61. In a report from St. George, a ...

    Article : 152 words
  19. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Travelling to town to-day with several residents of our locality, I was requested to drop you a line applauding your attitude in the Holden expose. What an ...

    Article : 107 words
  20. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I am pleased to notice that there is to be further inquiry into the Holden case. If the charge is proved the constable certainly earns dismissal. To my idea the ...

    Article : 81 words
  21. WORK AND WAGES. TIMBER-WORKERS' CONFERENCE.

    At the conference of delegates of the Federated Timber-yard, Sawmill, and General Woodworkers' Union, held in Sydney during Easter week, the following resolution ...

    Article : 93 words
  22. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—A telegram from Hergott states that the Birdsville mail arrived to-day, three days late. The mail driver reports heavy rain from beyond ...

    Article : 258 words
  23. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—After Inspecting-superintendent Mahony recommended that Constable Holden should be dismissed the force, it seems to me the only course the chief commissioner ...

    Article : 71 words
  24. THE RAINFALL.

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  25. SWEATED MILLINERS.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Labour Congress was asked to-day to approve of a series of amendments which the Sydney Labour Council desired to have made in ...

    Article : 174 words
  26. NAVAL AND MILITARY. MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS.

    In answer to a question asked by Dr. Salmon (V.) in the House, of Representatives yesterday, the Minister of Defence (Mr. Ewing) stated that the initiative had ...

    Article : 71 words
  27. "CONCERTINA RIB."

    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—During the hearing of the sawmillers' dispute in the Arbitration Court various rumours of casual labourers suffering from the strain of heavy work ...

    Article : 107 words
  28. NEW SOUTH WAL[?].

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  29. COFFIN SHIPS.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Serious allegations were made by speakers at the Labour Congress to-day, in connection with a resolution affirming the desirability of the early ...

    Article : 139 words
  30. PRIVATE ADVICES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 words
  31. CAMP TRAINING.

    In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Crouch (V.) asked whether the Minister would make inquiry concerning the complaint that at the recent Easter ...

    Article : 74 words
  32. THE BLACKBALL STRIKE.

    WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday.—There were great hopes of a settlement of the Blackball strike on Saturday. The manager stated that he was prepared to grant ...

    Article : 169 words
  33. WORDS FOR THE MUTES.

    Sir,—After leading the article in Saturday's issue on the above subject, my first question was "Where do all these prodigies go after leaving the school?" I have been ...

    Article : 390 words
  34. NEW ZEALAND.

    WELLINGTON, Tuesday.—The chess championship of New Zealand was won by Davies, of the Wellington Working Men's Club. ...

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  35. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 142 words
  36. EARL OF MEATH ON "EMPIRE DAY."

    Sir,—As May 24 will this year, fall on a Sunday, "Empire Day" will generally be observed throughout the dominions of King Edward on May the 22nd, 23rd, or 25th, ...

    Article : 341 words
  37. EDISON'S PHONOGRAPHS.

    In the Third Civil Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Isaacs, was commenced the hearing of an action, brought by the National Phonograph Company of Australia ...

    Article : 463 words
  38. CADETS IN CAMP.

    SEYMOUR, Tuesday.—The first encampment of cadets commenced at Seymour to-day, when 326 cadets and 16 officers went into camp. The cadets came from ...

    Article : 108 words
  39. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    Patrick M'Al[?]r, of Nannella, farmer, who died on April 8, left property valued at £2,1[?], consisting of £1,305 realty and £8[?] personalty. By a will, dated May 2, 1907, he bequeaths £5 to the ...

    Article : 111 words
  40. RHEUMATISM CURED.

    "For many weary years I suffered from great debility and acute rheumatism; I had stiffness in the joints and muscles, more particularly in the back, where the pain was ...

    Article : 158 words
  41. TASMANIA.

    HOBART, Tuesday.—At the Lau[?]sion competitions, the first prize for the part song for adults (12 voices) was won by the Clunes Choral Society, with 93 marks, Mrs. ...

    Article : 111 words
  42. A SEAMAN'S DEATH.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—In connection with the death of the fireman Frank H[?]se, who was killed on the steamer Goslar when the vessel was off Green Cape on Sunday last ...

    Article : 77 words
  43. SUBMARINE ENGINEERS INSPECTED.

    QUEENSCLIFF, Tuesday.—Colonel Stanley (state commandant) to-day inspected No. 2 Submarine Mining Company of Engineers, who, under Major Bagge, have since ...

    Article : 88 words
  44. CARS OFF THE RAILS.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.—An accident occurred to the second division of the mail train, which left Brisbane for Rockhampton at halt-past 10 o'clock last night. The ...

    Article : 248 words
  45. ALLEGED ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.

    At the Malvern Court yesterday, three young men, Patrick Joseph Breen, Frederick Philpot, and John M'Carthy, were charged with having assaulted Gilbert Hunter on April 18, and with having stolen a ...

    Article : 369 words
  46. DOMESTIC HELP.

    Sir,—Among the numerous vagaries of the Political Labour Council, Mrs. Felstead's statement regarding domestic servants holds, I think, the most prominent position ...

    Article : 465 words
  47. STONE CURED.

    "Some ten years ago I was attacked by great pains in the back and groin, which at times were so severe that I almost screamed with ugony. I was treated by doctors for ...

    Article : 210 words
  48. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    WARRNAMBOOL, April 28.—The half-yearly meeting of shareholders in the Warrnambool B[?]ter Factory Company was held on Monday afternoon. The report stated that the surplus for the ...

    Article : 167 words
  49. OUR BOY'S FOOD.

    A happy mother—made happy by finding a food her delicate boy can eat and enjoy— writes as follows from Newcastle-on-Tyne:— ...

    Article : 407 words
  50. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    EGURTON, April 28.—Stock of all kinds in this district are suffering from the long-continued spell of dry weather, and graziers are feeding them on straw and hay. It is many years since the country ...

    Article : 391 words
  51. BLADDER DISEASE CURED.

    "About eight years ago, when living in Gippsland, I had occasion to do some heavy work on our farm there, and brought on a disorder of the bladder, which caused me to ...

    Article : 259 words
  52. FOOTBALL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 146 words
  53. R.M.S. VICTORIA AT FREMANTLE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  54. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    BERRINGA, April 27.—A movement is on [?] to establish a farmers' union, the main object of which will be to start an implement works, probably at Rokewood. Farmers generally view the ...

    Article : 106 words
  55. DIRECTORY TO THE BOOK ARCADE.

    Books, New and Secondhand; Music, New and Secondhand; Stationery and Artist Material, entrance Bourke-street. Books, Whol[?]le—immease variety, 3 flats, ...

    Article : 150 words
  56. NEW INSOLVENTS.

    John Thomas Ancote, labourer, of Tooborac. Causes of insolvency— Want of remunerative employment, sickness of wife and self, pressure of creditors, and losses ...

    Article : 62 words
  57. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    AVOCA, Tuesday.—A fire occurred at the residence of Mr. James M'Vicar, No. [?] Creek, and destroyed the building and contents, Mr. M'Vicar, in addition to the loss of furniture, had £13 in ...

    Article : 73 words
  58. Advertising

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    Advertising : 21 words
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