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  2. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT AND DISTRICT.

    The summonses issued some time ago by the Sludge Abatement Board against the Victoria United Company, charging it with having allowed a quantity of mining debris ...

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  4. "ON BEHALF OF AUSTRALIA." ARMY VETERANS ENTERTAINED.

    Fifty-six veterans of the Crimea and the Indian Mutiny mustered at a dinner given in their honour yesterday evening at the school of instruction, Victoria Barracks. ...

    Article : 550 words
  5. LORD MAYOR'S DIN

    The inaugural dinner given by the Lord Mayor of Melborne (Councillor Davey) took place in the Melbourne Town-hall last night. Councillor Davey entertained over ...

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  6. STATE LEGISLATION. PREFERENTIAL VOTING.

    The State Ministry ia still busily circulating bills. Two more were sent out yesterday evening by the Government printer. One was the Compulsory Preferential ...

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  7. POLITICAL ORGANISATION. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN UNIONS.

    MT. GAMBIER, Wednesday.—The winding up of the Mt. Gambier branch of the Farmers' and Producers' Political Union took place on Saturday. ...

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  8. THE BULLFINCH MINE. THE LONDON MARKET.

    Bullfinch Proprietarty shares are quoted on the London market at 50/. ...

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  9. BULLFINCH FIELD.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—A decline of 1/9 in the London quotation for Bullfinch Proprietary shares had little effect on the dealing in the issue on the Adelaide ...

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  10. THE COMING OF SUMMER. SEASON'S HIGHEST READING.

    Summer has come to stay apparently. In Melbourne Tuesday-was fine and warm, and yesterday was finer and warmer. The temperature rose to 83.7deg., which just ...

    Article : 77 words
  11. BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.

    H. C. Boydell, formerly a gold-buyer, was successful in his appeal to Judge Box in General Sessions against two convictions by the City Court on charges of ...

    Article : 66 words
  12. THE PEOPLE'S PARTY.

    YACKANDANDAH, Wednesday.—Councillors Clutterbuck and Wallace, of the Kiewa Farmers' League, after having interviewed Mr. Thomas Martin, organiser for ...

    Article : 57 words
  13. CONSTRUCTION WAGES.

    The Railway Expenditure Bill increases the amounts authorised to be spent on eleven new railways, in order to enable the wage of 7/6 per day, fixed under the ...

    Article : 49 words
  14. GEELONG AND DISTRICT.

    Alderman E. Philpott was on Wednesday, at the quarterly meeting of the town council, installed as mayor of the town for the ensuing twelve months. ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. SCRIPTURE IN SCHOOLS.

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.—In the Legislative Council to day, Mr. Thynne said that there had been a great deal of discussion on the Bible in Schools Bill. He wished ...

    Article : 305 words
  16. CHILD SHOT BY PLAYMATE.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—Hector Wilfred Cooper, aged 2 years, living with his sister-in-law, Mrs. M.A. Coper, at Brompton, was the victim of a shooting accident ...

    Article : 112 words
  17. OFFICIAL REPORT.

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  18. COMPANIES ACT CONSOLIDATION BILL.

    The select committee of the Legislative Assembly appointed to consider and report upon Mr. Mackey's bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to trading ...

    Article : 124 words
  19. CASTLEMAINE.

    The local branch of the A.N.A. recently suggested to the branches in adjoining districts that next Foundation Day should be celebrated by a monster A.N.A. picnic in ...

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  20. MINISTERIAL INSPECTION.

    PERTH, Wednesday.—The Minister of Mines (Mr. Gregory), the Colonial Secretary (Mr. Conolly), and Mr. M'Kenzie (honorary Minister), in the course of a ...

    Article : 389 words
  21. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS. HEATHCOTE.

    The Heathcote Agriculture Society's show was held on Wednesday in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The show-grounds were in perfect condition. There were splendid entries ...

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  22. STATE PARLIAMENTS. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—In the House of Assembly to-day Mr. Peake asked the Premier (Mr. Verran) whether he would, when considering the suggested in ...

    Article : 251 words
  23. A SYDNEY ASSEMBLAGE.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—"Yes, I was with Sir Harry Rawson in China in 57. That is where I got this medal." The speaker was one of the veterans at the ...

    Article : 146 words
  24. WANDERING CHILDREN.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A boy and girl, who said that they had come from Clifton on the South Coast, were found wandering nbout Paddington on Saturday ...

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  25. HAMILTON.

    The annual outing at Wannon Falls under the auspices of the progress association was held on Wednesday in beautiful weather. There was an exceptionally large ...

    Article : 69 words
  26. GENERAL NEWS.

    As a special draw to the Victorian Artists Exhibition, now being held in the Athenæum-hall, a concert was given yesterday afternoon. Miss Elmhirst Goode. ...

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  27. TRARALGON.

    The Tranlgon Agricultural Society was favoured with fine weather for the 26th annual show on Wednesday. The total entries was slightly over last year's record. The Ayrshires were a noticeable ...

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  28. WALKING TO RAISE MONEY.

    GORDON, Wednesday.—A novel method of raising money for the renovation of the Mechanics' Institute took place last evening, when 20 men and boys started upon a ...

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  29. SOUTHERN CROSS NEWS.

    SOUTHERN CROSS, Wednesday.— Judging from conversations with Mr. Gregory (Mininster for Mines), the Government are determined to expedite the ...

    Article : 316 words
  30. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH, Wednesday. — In the Legislative Council the Colonial Secretary (Mr. Connolly) moved the second reading of the Fisheries Bill, which is to empower the ...

    Article : 107 words
  31. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL APPEAL

    Additional donations received by the treasurer (Miss White, Marathon, Toorak) towards the self-denial fund: Pupils and and teacher of Beaupre, £1; ...

    Article : 101 words
  32. DISPUTE BETWEEN SHIRES.

    BEAUFORT, Wednesday.—A dispute has arisen between the shires of Ripon and Grenville, in regard to the cost of a joint work at Lowe's-lane. At the last Grenville ...

    Article : 98 words
  33. SUSPENDING JUDGMENT.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Minister of Mines (Mr. Edden), who was present at the butchers picnic at Botany to-day, said that the Labour party was generally painted by ...

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  34. AUSTRALIAN DESTROYERS.

    PERTH Wednesday.—The Australian Natives' Association has received a telegram from the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) stating that he will endeavour ...

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  35. HOSPITAL SPORTS AT DUNOLLY.

    DUNOLLY, Wednesday.—The annual gathering in aid of the Dunolly Hospital was held to-day, in fine weather. There was a good attendance about £38 being ...

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  36. BALL AT PRAHRAN.

    A plain and fancy dress juvenile ball will be held in the Prahran Town-hall this evening, in aid of the Children's Hospital. ...

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  37. LICOLA ROAD REPAIRS.

    Some time ago Mr. M'Lachlan, M.L.A., drew the attention of the State anthorities to the dangerous condition of the Licola-road, owing to the recent heavy ...

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  38. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    At the ordinary meeting of the Williamstown Council last night, a letter was read from the manager (Mr. Moore) of T. Robinson and Co.'s agricultural implement works, sreking for ...

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  39. A TENT TRAGEDY.

    HENTY (N.S.W.), Wednesday.—Information has been brought to the police by Claude MacClure, that while he was travelling to Wallendool Station with a ...

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  40. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the Australian Foot-hall Conference to-day the following ex[?]cutive was appointed:—Messrs. Nash (N.S.A.). Strickland (Victoris). Pa[?] (W.A.), and Woods (S.A.), ...

    Article : 226 words
  41. LOCAL OPTION.

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  42. PRIVATE ADVICES.

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  43. ACCOMMODATED.

    Thomas Leverett, who has a nodding acquaintancc with many policemen, called at the City Watchhouse yesterday afternoon and requested to be locked up. Every day is ...

    Article : 144 words
  44. CLOSE SEASON OPOSSUM HUNTING.

    ROCHESTER,Wedneday.—At the police court to-day, before Mr. Moore, P.M., Reginald Lawrence of Pannoomilloo, was charged by J. H. Rowson, inspector ...

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  45. MAFFRA SUGAR WORKS.

    Owing to the large salaries demanded by American sugar experts, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Graham) has abandoned for the present the idea of securing one ...

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  46. THE RAILWAYS. TENDERS ACCEPTED.

    The Railway Commissioners have accepted the tender of the Austral Otis Company, at £8/7/10, for the manufacture, supply, and delivery of [?]ast-iron pipes; and the ...

    Article : 52 words
  47. SUBURBAN RAILWAYS.

    There is some difference of opinion among members of the Cabinet regarding the Railway Commissioners' claim that the Buburban railways are run at an annual loss of nearly ...

    Article : 84 words
  48. TRAM FARES ON CUP DAY.

    Sir,—May I add the experience of a quiet citizen, one who was not free to make holiday on Cup Day. Knowing that the ordinary railway time-table was to be ...

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  49. IN THE POLICE COURTS. A GERMAN'S PLEA.

    At the Kew Court on Wednesday Paul von Birgin, 35 years of age, was charged with having stolen a bridle and saddle, valued at £7, the property of Thomas Jack. The bridle and saddle were ...

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  50. A COUNTRY BRIDGE.

    Representatives of the Pyalong shirc council introduced by Mr. Argyle, M.L.A., yesterday united on the seeretary for Public Works (Mr. Drake) in the absence of the ...

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  51. BOXING IN SYDNEY.

    SADNEy, Wednesday.—The contest at the Stadium to-night between "Cyclone" Johnny Thompson, of America, nnd Rudolf Un[?] was stopped by the police in the sixth round. The ...

    Article : 83 words
  52. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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  53. ELMORE-COHUNA PROPOSAL.

    GUNBOWER, Wednesday.—In answer to a request by Mr. A. D. Randall, general secretary of the combined leagues along the proposed Elmore to Cohuna railway, that the Minister of Railways ...

    Article : 78 words
  54. RAILWAY-MEN'S THEFTS.

    BENDIGO, Wednesday.—For having stolen clothing from the Castlemaine railway station Thomas Grant was sentences to 14 months' impribonment, and two other ...

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  55. GATES SMASHED BY TRAIN.

    MORTLAKE, Wednesday.—The gates at the railway station were smashed yesterday evening by the 10.20 p.m. train from Terang. The stationmaster had closed them just before the train ...

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  56. OASE FOR THE CHARITABLE.

    Sir,—A sad case has just been brought before my notice in this suburb of a working man who met with a painful accident unloading coal from the Burwah on ...

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  57. COLAC HOSPITAL.

    Some members of the Colac Hospital committee accompanied bv Mr. Forrest, M.L.A., yesterday asked the State Treasurer (Mr. Watt) for a grant of money to ...

    Article : 141 words
  58. EXPLANATION ACCEPTED.

    Walter Rice, aged 32 was charged at the Kew Court on Wednesday with having been on the premises of Arthur Burton, High-street, without lawful excuse. Mr. P. J. Ridgeway appeared for ...

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  59. NEW SIDING AT MORTLAKE.

    MORTLAKE, Wednesday.—A start has been made with the construction of the new siding intended for the coming wheat season. The stationmaster's house is to be shifted about 200 yards. ...

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  60. MEMBERS' WIVES AND CUP DAT.

    Sir,—On Cup Day the members of the V.R.C. were, as usual, provided with a reserved enclosure, while their wives had to walk about in the hot sun from 12 until after ...

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  61. SYDNEY WOOL SALES.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the wool sales 12,270 bales were sold. The market continued to rule in sellers' favour for all good wools, with values at the best point for the season. The demand for ...

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  62. VICTORIAN ARTISTS' SOCIETY.

    Sir,—In the report of the annual general meeting of the Victorian Artists' Society, which appeared in "The Argus" of the 2nd inst, it was stated that a motion of censure ...

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  63. BEER STRIKE COLLAPSES.

    CLONCURRY (Q.), Wednesday.—The beer strike, which had been in existence for eleven weeks, ended last night, the strikers agreeing to accept the hotelkeepers' ...

    Article : 64 words
  64. FRUIT CASES AND MANURE.

    Sir,—I would direct the attention of the public and Health department to the unclean (putting it mildly) and insanitary practice of carrying fruit-cases on ...

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  65. TRAINING FARM SCHEME.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A practical step will be made in January next with the Dreadnought Training Farm scheme. It is expected that the Central Emigration ...

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  66. FRANK LIARDET.

    Sir,—In reference to the interesting article on the history of street traffic in Melbourne in "the Argns" on Saturday, I (Mr. F. Liardet's grandson) beg to state that Mr. ...

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