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  2. IRRIGATED AMERICA.

    CHEYENNE, WYOMING, Oct. 4.— Nearly all the way in Western America the fight has been against great odds. The isolated pioneers fought on against the ...

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  3. THE ONLY EYE-WITNESS.

    The only eye-witness of the accident was the stationmaster at Kilmore Junction, Lewis Malcolm, who was on duty in the signal box. He said, when asked ...

    Article : 783 words
  4. SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT AT KILMORE JUNCTION.

    The wrecked goods train was turned into the dead end, and the engine climbed the bank before it fell on to the permanent way. The X on the engine indicates the cab where the driver's body was found. The X on the bank indicates the spot where the fireman found himself. The train ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 82 words
  5. WHAT A WOMAN SAW.

    Mrs. Harbour, who lives just above the cutting where the accident occurred, was seen looking at the wreek, and said:—"My attention was attracted by the train ...

    Article : 378 words
  6. THE TRAIN CREW.

    SEYMOUR, Sunday.—The fireman of the train, John Henry Williams, was able to be about on Saturday, but he had not fully recovered from the shock. He is a ...

    Article : 295 words
  7. GUARD'S EXPERIENCE.

    SEYMOUR, Sunday.—Fireman Williams and Guard Parlane, of the wrecked train, were brought to Seymour on Saturday, and, although they have sustained no bodily ...

    Article : 560 words
  8. PREMIER IN THE COUNTRY.

    WARRACKNABEAL, Sunday.—The Premier (Mr. Murray) arrived here at midday Saturday by motor-car. He was accompanied by Mr. Hutchinson, M.L.A. In ...

    Article : 203 words
  9. CATHOLICS AND POLITICS.

    A very large congregation of men assembled in St. Patrick's Cathedral yesterday morning, at the 8 o'clock mass, to take part in the closing ceremonies of the annual ...

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  10. THE NAVAL BASE.

    Westernport is not well known, beyond the bare fact that it shows on the map as an indentation in the coast-line. Holiday-makers who spend the hot ...

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  11. TRUCK PARTIALLY DERAILED.

    NATHALIA, Sunday.—While the train was being shunted to-day after arrival one of the trucks was partially derailed at the points, necessitating a delay before the ...

    Article : 42 words
  12. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT.

    Mr. M'Innes, district superintendent of permanent way, in an interview at Kilmore Junction, said:—"The train was a special from Bendigo to Melbourne, consisting of a ...

    Article : 352 words
  13. NORTHERN TERRITORY TRANSFER.

    In view of the taking over of the Northern Territory—probably on January 1—Federal Ministers are devoting much attention to questions involved in a policy of ...

    Article : 116 words
  14. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    A lecture will be given this evening at the United Service Institution Collin-street, before the officers of the naval and military forces, upon the aerial defence of ...

    Article : 112 words
  15. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE. ANNUAL EXAMINATION.

    Chemistry, Part II.—Second Year Science.—Obtained Honours—R. E. Parry. Passed—R. M. Cooke, A. K. Jack. Second Year Bachelor of Mining Engineering.— ...

    Article : 175 words
  16. ATTORNEY-GENERAL TO ADVISE.

    The Postmaster-General (Mr. Thomas) having decided to reject the Fremantle wireless installation sites nominated by the Australasian Wireless Limited, the question has ...

    Article : 81 words
  17. THE INQUEST OPENED.

    The Coroner (Dr. Cole), accompanied by Messrs. L. M'Clelland (secretary to the Railways Commissioners), T. Molomby (acting general superintendent), and Blazey ...

    Article : 163 words
  18. PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS.

    These examinations which commence on Monday, November 28, will in Melbourne be conducted during the first two weeks in the Exhibition-building, candidates entering from Nicholson-street. ...

    Article : 229 words
  19. DOWN THE INCLINE.

    The point at the top of the bank where the train stopped four miles on the Heathcote side of Kilmore Junction is 1,449ft. above sea level. From the top of the bank ...

    Article : 104 words
  20. LATE SIR T. BENT.

    We have received the following contribution to the Bent Memorial Fund:— R. E. N. Twopeny (second contribution)..£2 2 0 ...

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  21. AUSTRALIA AT WORK.

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  22. THE MILK STANDARD.

    Sir,—I noticed that the Retail Dairymen's Association recently waited on the Board of Public Health with a view of getting the standard reduced, especially daring the ...

    Article : 387 words
  23. OFFICIAL REPORT.

    According to the official statement made available by the secretary for Railways on Saturday, a train of empty trucks left Bendigp at 7.40 p.m. The official report ...

    Article : 266 words
  24. REGRET AT SEYMOUR.

    SEYMOUR, Sunday.—The news of the railway accident was received here with a feeling of profound regreat. When the intelligence was received that James Ryan ...

    Article : 294 words
  25. SHORTAGE OF TRUCKS.

    An important deputation of sawmillers and others associated with the timber trade will wait upon the Premier (Mr. Murray) on Wednesday, in order to urge that special ...

    Article : 118 words
  26. LABOUR IDEALS.

    Mr. C. M.'Donald Spenker of the House of Representatives, delivered an address to about 40 young men of the Bible class at Cairns Memorial Church yesterday ...

    Article : 232 words
  27. BANK CLERKS.

    Sir,—A general manager complains of the lack of applicants for bank vacancies. For a lad to start with £60 a year is handsome enough. But what are the prospects? ...

    Article : 172 words
  28. EGG-LAYING COMPETITION.

    Entries for the egg-laying competition which will be conducted at the Burnely State Horticultura-gardens close to-day. Up to Saturday 52 applications for pens had ...

    Article : 41 words
  29. WORK OF RESTORATION.

    It was late on Saturday afternoon before the work of clearing the wreckage was started by the gangs, under the control of Mr. W. H. Jones, chief foreman of the ...

    Article : 139 words
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