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  2. FICTION OF THE DAY.

    In the present dearth of really amusing novels, it is a treat to come across one which is charactrised by distinct originality, if not by very striking humour, ...

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  3. NATURE NOTES AND QUERIES

    On this subject I have letters from Mojor Semmens, chief inspector of fisheries and game, and Mr. Arthur French, the wellknown angler. Both correct the impresssion ...

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  4. NEW BOOKS, &c. GENERAL LITERATURE.

    "Art in Northern Italy," by Corrado Rieel. Illustrated (London: W. Heinemann). "Alcohol and The Human Body," by Sir Victor Horsley. F.R.S., M.B., &c., and Mary D. Sturge, ...

    Article : 296 words
  5. LABOUR NEWS. LIMITATION OF HOURS.

    Special provision ia made in the new regulations under the Factories and Shops Acts for the limitation of the hourn of employment of persons engaged in such ...

    Article : 205 words
  6. QUESTIONS OP THE HOUR.

    Sir,—It has evidently been decided that the footwalks are to be asphalted forthwith, the paving stones qre removed in a wholegale manner, and pedestrains are compelled ...

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  7. BLUE-PENCIL VOTING.

    Sir,—When voting last April for the Federal elcition I folded the ballot paper, then opened it, and noticed that pencil marks were transferred to the other part of ...

    Article : 118 words
  8. FRUIT-GROWING TROUBLE.

    Fruitgrowers at Mildura are afraid that the strike of fruit-pickers at Renmark (S.A.) may extend and entail them in a heavy loss. The pinkers at Renmark struck in ...

    Article : 235 words
  9. MELBOURNE BUILDING STONES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I read with interest in your issue of Saturday last an excellent article by "T.S.H." on Melbourne building stones and the difficulty of finding a good, durable stone ...

    Article : 355 words
  10. A BOOK OF PICTURES. &c.

    "Art in Northern Italy" (London: Heinemann) is a six-shillin book by Corrado Rieei, director-general of fine arts and antiquities of Italy, issued for the benefit of ...

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  11. MONEY FOR CH. ARITIES.

    Sir,—Every State Treasurer seeks fame by proposing a new tax, which means adding a fresh department, to be borne by the long-suffering taxpayers. Then, to disarm ...

    Article : 232 words
  12. SHEEPBREDERS' CON[?]ERENCE.

    The Minister for Esternal Affairs has received, through Sir George Reid, a circular from the secretary of the National Sheep-breeders' Association, concerning an ...

    Article : 281 words
  13. RURAL WORKERS.

    Mr. D. L. M'Namara, secretary of the Rural Workers' Union, reports as follow: —"Good progress continues to be made with enroling rural workers. The Riverina ...

    Article : 410 words
  14. THE "BREECHES" BIBLE.

    Sir,—I read with great interest your London correspondent's remarks in reierence to the collection of rare version of the Bible now being ...

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  15. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—The article in "The Argus" on above subject reminded me of the singularly inappropirate material used in the recently-constructed Geological Museum. It is of ...

    Article : 322 words
  16. POISONING OR TRAPPING.

    The chief inspector for rabbit destruction (Mr. Frank Allan) does not agree with the complaint of a Northern district sheep farmer, published in "The Argus" recently, ...

    Article : 276 words
  17. THE WARRNAMBOOL GALLEON.

    Sir,—The old wreck on the coast near Warrnambool, which Mr, James is about to salve, is not that of a Spanish vessel of the 16th century, nor of any vessel much ...

    Article : 226 words
  18. PROEESSIONAL UNIONISM. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir.—Dr. Maloney, M.H.R., asserted last evening that non-unionists were not allowed in the ranks of the doctors. As a matter of fact, about one-third of the members of the ...

    Article : 253 words
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  20. WAGES OF PACKERS.

    The labourers engaged in repacking imported goods on arrival have made a request for an advance of 1½d. per hour in their wages, making the rate 1/3 per hour. The ...

    Article : 52 words
  21. BRISBANE BUILDERS' STRIKE.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—An amended schedule was put before the labourers by the master builders to-day. providing for the following wages:—For labourers ...

    Article : 267 words
  22. RIVER STEAMER'S TRIP.

    In the District Court yesterday Valentine Cole was proceeded against on a charge of having employed Gehard Depken to serve as an engineer on the paddle ...

    Article : 322 words
  23. RABBIT-DESTROYING.

    Sir,—With reference to the article "The Argus" of to-day on rabbit trapping and poisoming, I would say that poisoning does not produce the best result for the reason ...

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  24. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Scores of your readers would greatly value Dr. Maloney's explanation of his statement that "elergymen, lawyers, and doctors allow no non-unionisl in their ...

    Article : 488 words
  25. IMPROVING OUR DWELLINGS.

    Sir,—What does "V[?]ta" mean when she says the assistance of an archited and a builder is a necessity to the people who have written asking her advice? The builder is ...

    Article : 1,104 words
  26. COHUNA RAILWAY.

    The Railways Standing Committee will hear evidence at Elmore at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 10, regarding the proposed railway to Coluna. The following day the ...

    Article : 165 words
  27. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE. RESULTS.

    First Year.—Junior Anatomy.—Passed—E. A. French, A. N. Poulton. Second Year.—Senior Anatomy. Passed B.T.Bell. L. A. Freeman, J. J. Stanton. ph section.—Passed—B. T. Bell, L. ...

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  28. A.N.A. SMOKE NIGHT.

    The Kew branch of the Australian Natives' Association held a smoke night yesterday evening, at the town-hall, Kew, Mr, R. Burgese pressided. ...

    Article : 307 words
  29. PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS.

    The University Public examinations begin in Melbourne and the varions country centres throughout Victoria, and in Perth and Brisbane, at half-past 9 p.m. on Monday next, the first subjects ...

    Article : 300 words
  30. BIOLOGY CHAIR AT HOBART.

    HOBART, Thursday,—The University Council to-day accepted an agreement with the Ralston trustees for the foundation of a chair of biology by the latter, under a ...

    Article : 164 words
  31. RUT BREAKS ANKLE.

    SYDNEY, Thursday,—An action was brought in the District Court to-day by John Thomas Smedley and his wife, Sametta Smedley, against the municipality ...

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  32. PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC.

    The Music Examination Board w[?]hs to draw the attention of intending candidates to the fact that for plan[?]te and violin a new grade has been intreduced, gamely, Grade VI. It is thought that ...

    Article : 170 words
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