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  2. FICTION OF THE DAY.

    Mr. Arthur H. Adams's new novel "Galahad Jones" (London John Lane; Melbourne: Melville and Mullen), has already attracted a good deal of appreciative notice, ...

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  3. NATURE NOTES AND QUERIES.

    Mr. Briggs writes on the subject:— "Ther casy remedy is, as you suggest, by stretching cotton four or five inches above the plants, but it must be blick cotton ...

    Article : 1,765 words
  4. NEW BOOKS, &c.

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  5. LABOUR NEWS. STARCH TRADE WAGES BOARD.

    The following nominations have been made by the Minister for Labour (Mr. Murray) in connection with the appointment of the Starch Trade Wages Board:— ...

    Article : 82 words
  6. QUESTIONS OF THE HOUR. A POPULAR SYMPOSIUM.

    We have to acknowledge receipt during the past week of the following letters, for which we regret we have been unable to find room:— "A Native of Tasmania," Moonee Ponds; H. E. ...

    Article : 51 words
  7. THE KING'S PRIZE.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—The wind blew with all its force again at Randwick this morning. Men who have atteuded every meeting of the New South Wales ...

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  8. POKER MACHINES.

    Arguments were concluded, and judgment delivered by the Full Court yesterday, on the question raised as to the legality of the use of poker machines in ...

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  9. A PRESBYTERIAN CALL.

    Sir,—Lest a slightly erroneous impression may be conveyed by the report of the call of myself to Mooroopna, appearing in Bendigo news of to-day, and in justice to my rela ...

    Article : 167 words
  10. CLOTHING TRADE WAGES.

    At the Prahran Court yesterday, before Mr. Morrison, P.M., Major Clipperton, and Mr. Curwen-Walker, J.P.'s, H. Green, of 439 Chapel-street, South Yarra, was ...

    Article : 214 words
  11. DENTISTS BILL.

    Sir,—The debate upon the Dentists Bill his called forth comment from the leader of the State Opposition, which, to say the least, invites criticism. I am mosed to ...

    Article : 576 words
  12. SIX DAYS' WORK.

    On the motion of Mr. Lewis (Carters and Drivers), seconded by Mr. Strahan (Hotel and Caterers' Employees), the Trades-hall Council decided last evening— ...

    Article : 102 words
  13. SCRIPTURE TEACHING.

    Sir,—The Rev. Joseph Nicholson ought to know that in this controversy the exact number of children instructed in the Word of God, cither by the Methodist or any ...

    Article : 408 words
  14. WHITEWORKERS' TESTS.

    In connection with the recent tests of whiteworkers, Mr. Solly, M.L.A., moved at the meeting of the Trades-hall Council last night— ...

    Article : 172 words
  15. SALE OF IMPORTED GOODS.

    At the meeting of the Trades-hall Council last night, Mr. J. Holloway (Boot Trades' Union), moved— "That the members of this council enter their ...

    Article : 236 words
  16. AERONAUTICS AND WAR.

    Mr. Erskine Scott, representing Pathe Freres; M. Maxime Dupont, representative of M. Bleriot in Australia; M. Gaston Cugnet, aviator; and M.R. D. de Marigny ...

    Article : 302 words
  17. NAVAL AND MILITARY. BERTHAGE FOR DESTROYERS.

    The Premier (Mr. Murray) has sent a letter to the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) with regard to the report that at Williamstown there is insufficient ...

    Article : 79 words
  18. BOX HILL CEMETERY EXTENSION.

    Sir,—In a report in "The Argus" to-day headed "Cemetery or Sports Ground" it is stated that the reasons why a large number of residents object to the proposal ...

    Article : 231 words
  19. LIGHTERING OF EXPLOSIVES.

    Sir,—Kindly allow us to contradict the statements made on the authority of the Minister for Public Works in regard to our lightering of explosives. The reason given ...

    Article : 425 words
  20. PROMOTION COMMITTEE.

    The following officers have been appointed a district military committee for Victoria to make recommendations with regard to the promotion of officers for the ...

    Article : 86 words
  21. FIREWOOD TRADE UNION.

    It was resolved at the meeting of the Firewood, Coal, Hay and Corn Trades' Union on Wednesday evening to appoint an organiser for the Geelong and Western ...

    Article : 150 words
  22. EXAMINATION FOR MAJORITY.

    Successful candidates at an examination for the promotion of officers of the permanent forces to the rank of major are as follows:—Captain J. H. Hurst, R.A.A.; ...

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  23. SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENTS.

    Sir,—Permit me a word of comment on the arguments advanced, both by resolution and speeches, at the meeting of the Presbytery of Melbourne North yesterday in ...

    Article : 346 words
  24. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION.

    BENDIGO, Thursday.—At the meeting of the Bendigo Miners' Association to-night Mr. A. Shepherd moved— "That this branch expresses its indignation at ...

    Article : 160 words
  25. TRAINING IN ENGLAND.

    The following non-commissioned officers of the R.A.A. have been selected for courses of training in England:—Company SergeantMajor P. Macfarlane (Sydney); Company ...

    Article : 31 words
  26. BENDIGO SHOW.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 352 words
  27. NEW ZEALAND TOURNAMENT.

    The honorary secretary of the New Zealand annual Naval and Military Tournament has communicated with the Victorian headquarters, stating that all visiting ...

    Article : 66 words
  28. MISSING THE POINT.

    Sir,—I hope the Lord Mayor-el[?]t will forgive me if I deprecate his own self-disparagement when he renders an expressive French adage as "Everything comes to him ...

    Article : 109 words
  29. MUNICIPAL NAVAL CADETS.

    Senator Pearce, the Minister of Defence, will present the colours to the Brunswick Municipal Naval Cadets at the Brunswick Recreation Reserve in Victoria-street west, ...

    Article : 71 words
  30. FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    At a meeting of the Glenhuntly A.N.A. held on Monday evening, the following motion, moved by Mr. W. Carroll, and seconded by Mr. P. N. Flyger, was ...

    Article : 224 words
  31. NEWSBOYS' MATINEE.

    The matinee which is to be held in the King's Theatre this afternoon, in aid of the City Newsboys' Society, promises to be a thorough success. The boxes and reserved ...

    Article : 175 words
  32. MILITARY COLLEGE.

    Brigadier General Bridges director of the Military College, yesterday had an interview with the Minister for Defence regarding the site for the college, having just ...

    Article : 79 words
  33. PARASITES FOR FRUIT PESTS.

    Sir,—I was interested on reading a brief note by the acting entomologist (Mr. C. French, jun.) in "The Argus" r[?]nty advising a correspondent to spray for some ...

    Article : 720 words
  34. THE CHURCH AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS.

    At a meeting of the Good Citizenship Committee of the Methodist Church of Victoria, held yesterday, the questions of the Sunday Entertainments and Seripture ...

    Article : 213 words
  35. JUDGE'S WARNING.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—Henry Allan and James Mitchell, each about 20 years of age, r[?]eilved sentences of four and fine years respectively at the Narrabri Quarter ...

    Article : 94 words
  36. WARDER'S DISMISSAL.

    FREMANTLE, Thursday.—At the last meeting of the Fremantle branch of the Australian Labour Federation, a diseussion arose regarding the dismissal of ...

    Article : 150 words
  37. TROLLEY RUN DOWN.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—The Commissioner of Railways to-night received a telegram, stating that a trolley had been run over by a special train, about 11 miles south ...

    Article : 78 words
  38. "THE ARGUS" AT WORK.

    PENSHURST, Wednesday.—Mr. M. P. Adams, touring manager for Messrs. Pathe Freres, gave an exhibition of the "Australian Industries" cinematograph, pictures in ...

    Article : 48 words
  39. CORNISH ASSOCIATION.

    BROKEN HILL, Thursday.—At a meeting of about 80 residents, which was held last night, it was decided to persevere with the proposal to form a Cornish Association. ...

    Article : 97 words
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