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  2. ADELAIDE TELEGRAPHISTS.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.—The Adelaide telegraph operators are still dissatisfied that Mr. Scott (the secretary of the Postal department) does not clear them[?] as a body, of ...

    Article : 322 words
  3. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 215 words
  4. AN IMMENSE SHARK.

    HASTINGS, Friday.—A shark, the largest over caught in Westernport Bay, was captured on Tuesday afternoon by Messrs. J. and E. Robinson and Mr. A. Buckley. ...

    Article : 150 words
  5. THE WEATHER. OFFICIAL REPORT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 657 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT AND DISTRICT.

    A third arrest in connection with the conspiracy charge in relation to a girl 24 years of age was made on Friday' Emma Foote. aged 37, a widow, having been apprehended ...

    Article : 311 words
  7. WHEAT TRAFFIC. RUSH AT ROCHESTER.

    ROCHESTER, Friday.—The difficulty in getting sufficient trucks here is increasing and, as a result, somewhat less wheat is carted into town. Yet from 150 to 160 ...

    Article : 66 words
  8. BLACK TRACKER ARRESTED.

    LONGREACH (Q.), Friday.—Further particulars have been received concerning the murder of Mrs. Evitts[?] at Jundah. As already stated[?] Mrs. Everett went to ...

    Article : 334 words
  9. SAYONARA CUP. THELMA'S LOG-BOOK.

    By the good offices of Thelma's owner the log of the boat from the time she left her moorings in Sydney harbour till the time she came to her jonrnev's end at ...

    Article : 1,887 words
  10. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—Willam Henry Rafton, described as a commercial traveller, was before the Central Police Court to-day on a charge of having behaved in a ...

    Article : 561 words
  11. SHORTAGE OF TRUCKS.

    LARA, Thursday.—Those who are carting their grain to the local station cannot obtain trucks. Every day on an average from 10 to 15 trucks art short. A large ...

    Article : 124 words
  12. THE RAILWAYS. TENDERS ACCEPTED.

    The following tenders have been accepted by the Railway Commissioners:—Lease of reireshment-rooms at St. Kilda station from January 12, 1909, till December 3, 1910, Mrs. ...

    Article : 97 words
  13. THE PEOPLE'S FOOD. TRICKS OF THE TRADE.

    PERTH, Friday—The city analyst, reforring to the adulteration of foods, stated in his report that goods were sold and used here which would not be tolented ...

    Article : 64 words
  14. SOUTH SEA ISLAND MURDERS.

    SYDNEY, Friday,—The island steamer Makambo brought news to-day of a punitive expedition in the Solomons[?] to avenge the recent murders of settlers and traders, ...

    Article : 196 words
  15. SOUTH BRUNSWICK STATION.

    The railway authorities are lengthening the platform on the "up" side at the South Brunswick station, in order to provide greater incillties for goods traffic. A double gate is also being put in ...

    Article : 142 words
  16. BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.

    The annual meeting of the Sandhurst and Northern District Turstees, Executors and Agency Company was held on Friday, Mr. J. S. Stewart presiding. The report stated ...

    Article : 669 words
  17. MILKMAN AND MOTOR.

    At the Fitzroy Court on Friday, Nicholas Beary, the driver of a milk cart, was proceeded against for having obstructed an officer of the Board of Health in the execution of his duty. Mr. M[?]her ...

    Article : 366 words
  18. GENERAL NEWS.

    The eighteenth anniversary of the conse[?]ration of St. Paul's Cathedral will be celebrated to-morrow. A full choral service will be held in the morning and will ...

    Article : 585 words
  19. PRIVATE LAND AGENTS.

    BRISBANE, Friday.—In connection with the organisation of the Lands departemnt to facilitate settlement on Crown lands[?] the question of abolishing the system of ...

    Article : 231 words
  20. WILLIAMSTOWN LINE.

    Sir,— A few more first-class carriages should be put on the 8.45 a.m. train to town. Main persons holding first-class tickets have to travel in second. ...

    Article : 50 words
  21. METHODICAL POULTRY FARMER.

    Mr. A. N. pearson, of the Halton-Grange Poultry Farm, Lang Lang, who was some years ago director of Agriculture, has lately supplied Mr. A. Hart[?] ...

    Article : 524 words
  22. POSTAL COMMISSION.

    Evidence given before the Postal Commission in Western Australia yesterday made reference to practi[?]s of some telephone subseribers which cause trouble and ...

    Article : 191 words
  23. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Friday.—Mr. R. Gale, president of the Southern Districts Agricultural Society, was kicked in the face by a stallion at the National Show. Busselton, ...

    Article : 42 words
  24. LICENSING ACT.

    The Licenses Reduction Board will begin its sittings for the year by taking the Western district, commencing with the Branxholme district at Casterton on the 25th inst., and finishing at ...

    Article : 191 words
  25. IMPORTED SUGAR.

    BRISBANE, Friday.—The attention of the Government has been directed to the fact that the steamer Le Maire[?] which has arrived here[?] is carrying 500 tons of sugar ...

    Article : 107 words
  26. RAINFALL IN THE COUNTRY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 674 words
  27. STATE BORROWING ADVOCATED.

    Speaking at a dinner at Busselton Mr. Mitchell (the Minister of Agriculture) said that the Government was seriously hampered in the development of the country ...

    Article : 393 words
  28. OVERLOADED TELEGRAPH WIRES.

    PERTH, Friday.—Before the Postal Commission to-day[?] Mr. Hardman (deputy postmaster-general) said the telegraph lines in the city were overloaded, to the danger of ...

    Article : 158 words
  29. THEATRES AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

    At Her Majesty's Theatre, "Jack and Jill" still maintains its interest. To those who have not seen it since the beginning of its run it offers new songs and new business. But in the main ...

    Article : 1,250 words
  30. REGISTRATION OF TEACHERS OF MUSIC.

    Sir,—Mr. Brentnall declares that the minutes of the University Council contain a statement which "conceals a real fact" (with which the University has absolutely ...

    Article : 202 words
  31. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    PERTH, Friday.—In the Legislative Assembly, in the course of a debate[?] the Minister of Mines[?] combating the Public Service Commissioner's statement that the ...

    Article : 159 words
  32. GEELONG AND DISTRICT.

    A daring robbery was perpetrated on Friday afternoon at the residence of Mr. H[?]rbert John Ross, manager of the Davies-Franklin Cycle Co. Jewellery and ...

    Article : 218 words
  33. WORK AND WAGES. PAPER-MAKERS' WAGES.

    Representitives of the Paper-makers' Union accompanied by Dr. Maloney, M.H.R., waited on the state Minister for Labour (Mr. Murray) yestereday, and asked ...

    Article : 164 words
  34. IN THE POLICE COURTS.

    On Friday[?] at the Fitzroy Court, before Messrs. Wheeler and Sneddon, a young man, named Peter Roy[?] pleaded guilty to having carried firearms without the permission of the local authority. ...

    Article : 174 words
  35. CHINESE ASSAULTS WOMAN.

    NARANDERA, Friday.—Eva Pew, better known as Eva Lacey, living in the Chinese camp was brutally assaulted early this morning by her husband, John Pew, ...

    Article : 90 words
  36. CHILD LABOUR IN ORCHARDS.

    Sir,—If fruit-growing is to be encouraged to the development of a somewhat precarious industry, as few obstacles as possible should be placed in orchardists' way. ...

    Article : 215 words
  37. LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

    ADELAIDE,—Arrived.—Jan. 22—Ottesen, from Melbourne. Sailed.—Jan. 22—Glenfruin, for Guam; Hawk, for Devonport. PORT PIRIE. — Arrived.—Jan. 22—Euphrates, ...

    Article : 31 words
  38. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Friday.— Dr. Henry Byam Ellerton has been appointed inspector of the Asylum for the Insane, and medical superintendent of Hospital for ...

    Article : 52 words
  39. WEST MELBOURNE SWAMP.

    In the mistaken belief that the work of reclaiming the West Melbourne Swamp was to be stopped, representatives of the men, accompanied by Mr. Solly, M.L.A., ...

    Article : 57 words
  40. FALLS OF HALLADALE—A WARNING.

    Sir,—With reference to the wreck of the Falls of Halladale off Peterborough, and the various reports as to certain of her cargo being washed ashore and destroyed by the ...

    Article : 152 words
  41. CASTLEMAINE.

    The local board of advice has decided to ask the Education department to make the North School an independent school, under a head master. The school is at present an ...

    Article : 155 words
  42. ECZEMA.

    This Man Tortured Night and Day Cured by Rich New Blood. Eczema is one of the most torturing forms of Skin Disorder. The burning, ...

    Article : 595 words
  43. STATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION.

    The following list contains the names of the first twelve su[?]ssful candidates at the scholarship examination held last December:—F[?]ll Scholarship.—I. Herbert Cam[?]er S.S. 2,586, Malvern[?] 2. ...

    Article : 163 words
  44. CHAIRMEN OF BOARDS.

    It was decided by the state Ministry last year that civil servants who had retired on a pension should not be eligible for appointment as chairman of wages boards. ...

    Article : 123 words
  45. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.—Several years ago the public were interested in the statement that the held of a well-known aboriginal who had died had been cut off by Dr. ...

    Article : 223 words
  46. TRAMWAY WASHED AWAY.

    PERTH, Friday.—There was a severe storm at Onslow on Tuesday night, when 8½in. of rain fell. The tramway over the Marsh was washed away for a distance of ...

    Article : 40 words
  47. PRIAVATE ADVICES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 326 words
  48. SENIOR-CONSTABLE SUSPENDED.

    DIMBOOLA, Friday.—Following upon the recent jewellery robbery here, Senior-constable Coffey, who has been in charge of the police station for the past ten years, ...

    Article : 166 words
  49. TAXIS AND TIPS.

    Sir,—"Non-Tipping Tramper's" suggestions and wishes would meet the convenience of thousands. I had about a mile and three-quarter run with a friend, and ...

    Article : 59 words
  50. RIVER GAUGINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 words
  51. EYE TROUBLES

    Most people would never think of connecting eye disease with the food they eat. But when we remember that every part of the body—every organ—is nourished by ...

    Article : 369 words
  52. ALFRED HOSPITAL.

    At the meeting of the managers of the Alfred Hospital yesterday Mr. Baracchi was appointed to fill the vacancy on the board of management, caused by the death of Mr. J. Blyth. ...

    Article : 103 words
  53. INCOME TAX PROSECUTIONS.

    BAIRNSDALE, Friday.—At the Lindenow Court of Petty Sessions on Thursday, before Mr. C. G. Holmes, P.M., and Messrs. G. Telfer, J. Jeffers, and W. D. Findlay, ...

    Article : 106 words
  54. ARBUTHNOTT FAMILY RELIEF.

    Sir,—In response to our appeal through "The Argus" on behalf of the widow and family of the late George Arbuthnott, who was accidentally killed in the Northcote ...

    Article : 198 words
  55. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Now that the Sydney challenger has arrived, yacht men will have an opportunity of comparing, the two boats, and thus form an opinion of the chances of each in the ...

    Article : 247 words
  56. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    RAYWOOD.— A destructive fire took place on the farm of Mr. Earrel Reily, Neilborough, at 10 o'clock on Friday morning, destroying his house of four rooms, with furniture, clothing, &c. The ...

    Article : 189 words
  57. Advertising

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    Advertising : 135 words
  58. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    MOUNT GAMBIER, Jan. 10.— Reports from towns throughout the south-eastern district show a substantial rise in the wheat market. During the past few days the price per bushel has advanced ...

    Article : 127 words
  59. GRASS FIRES.

    MERINO, Friday.—East week there were two outbreaks of fires on Tahara. In one instance Mr. Barton lost a newly-made stack of hay of some 20 tons, besides a ...

    Article : 52 words
  60. EXCHANGE OF FLAGS.

    SALE, Friday.—At the meeting of the Borough Council it was decided to have an Australian flag made, and photographs taken of the Council Chambers and ...

    Article : 49 words
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