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  2. THE WEATHER. DAMAGE BY FLOODS.

    CASTERTON, Monday.—The waters were receding yesterday from the roads and flats around Casterton, but heavy rain last night caused a fresh rise to-day, and ...

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  3. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  4. NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER.

    The new council chamber at the Melbourne Town-hall is almost completed. It is a very handsome room in the centre of the second floor of the new wing. ...

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  5. THE HOUSING PROBLEM.

    At the meeting of the Collingwood Council last night, Dr. Agnew, the health officer, submitted his report for 1909. At the outset Dr. Agnew said:— "Many ...

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  6. TOWN-HALLS AS DRILL-ROOMS. UNSYMPATHETIC COUNCIL.

    At the meeting of the Brunswick Council on Monday evening, the mayor (Councillor F. T. Hickford) presiding, the secretary of the State Department of Public ...

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  7. THE RAILWAYS. MATTERS OF POLICY.

    The Minister for Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson) yesterday had a conference with the Railway Commissioners regarding the condition of the railway passenger services ...

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  8. PORT IMPROVEMENT.

    For two hours and a half yesterday afternoon representatives of the oversea shipping companies discussed with the Minister for Public Works (Mr. Baillieu), the chief ...

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  9. STATE COAL MINE. SALE OF FUEL TO THE PUBLIC.

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  10. INCREASING OUTPUT.

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  11. CITY SAFE-BREAKERS.

    On Saturday afternoon or Sunday two expert safe-breakers visited the warehouse of Messrs. Currie and Richards, hardware importers, Elizabeth street, city. They ...

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  12. SAILING CRAFT WEATHER BOUND.

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  13. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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  14. HOBNAILS AND DANCING FLOOR.

    The St. Kilda Council last evening considered the Public Works department's circular in regard to the proposal to place public halls at the disposal of the military ...

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  15. MOUNT GAMBIER STREETS UNDER WATER.

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  16. SYDNEY'S MEAT.

    SYDNEY, Monday.— The agreement under which slaughtering is earned on at the Glebe Island Abattoirs expires to-morrow, and it appears that no ...

    Article : 91 words
  17. OFFICIAL REPORT.

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  18. MINERS AND HEWING RATE.

    POWLETT, Monday.—A mass meeting of miners was held on Saturday evening, to discuss the hewing rates announced by the general manager (Mr. Broome). Three ...

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  19. THROAT CUT WITH SCISSORS.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—The cause of the death of a newly-born male child found buried at Turon, in the Capertee district, was concluded at Lithgow to-day. The ...

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  20. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

    A deputation which waited on the Acting Minister for Lands (Mr. Watt) recently regarding the encouragement of land settlement in the Bendigo district complained ...

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  21. LUNATIC AND WARDER.

    ADELAIDE, Monday.—William Adolphus O'Brien was admitted to the Parkside Lunatic Asylum on Thursday, and died on Saturday in circumstances which led to a ...

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  22. BETTING IN NEW ZEALAND.

    WELLINGTON, Monday.—During the racing season just closed a total of £209,833 was given in stakes. The amount put through the totalisator was £1,815,777, more ...

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  23. THE REVENUE.

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  24. WALHALLA ELECTORATE.

    The following nominations for the Walhalla seat in the Legislative Assembly, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Albert Harris have been received by the ...

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  25. BUSH NURSING SCHEME.

    BROKEN HILL, Monday.£Miss A. Hughes addressed a well-attended meeting at the town-hall this afternoon in furtherance of Lady Dudley's bush nursing scheme. ...

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  26. RIFLED LETTER-BOXES.

    The experience of holders of private letter-boxes for each of which the holder pays £2 a year, at the General Post-office points to the need for the maintenance of a stricter ...

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  27. QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

    BRISBANE, Monday.—The Governor's Speech, to be read at the opening of Parliament to-morrow, will in all probability make reference to the desirability of introducing ...

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  28. DIED IN HERBALIST'S HOUSE.

    BALLARAT, Monday.—The body of the woman who died suddenly last night at the residence of Yee Lee, a Chinese herbalist, was identified to-day as that of ...

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  29. SUBURBAN ROBBERIES.

    Some weeks ago thieves became active in the Footscray district, and broke into several houses but nothing of great value was stolen. They paid another visit on Friday ...

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  30. GOATS AND DUCKS.

    BRISBANE, Monday.£A proposal has been put before the Lands department for the requirement of an area of about 15,000 acres of land, to establish an industry which ...

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  31. OUTER CIRCLE LINE.

    While the State Government has decided to pay one-third of any deficiency in the working of the Outer Cirde line, it has left the requests of the Kew Council for a better ...

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  32. LOST HIS DEPOSIT.

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  33. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—During the year ended June 30 the exports of mutton from New South Wales were 1,686,238 carcases, as against 1,274,521 in the previous 12 ...

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  34. SUGAR BOUNTIES.

    BRISBANE, Monday.— The Premier (Mr. Kidston) was asked to-night whether the contemplated action of the Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) in abolishing the time ...

    Article : 150 words
  35. LIBERAL RALLY.

    STAWELL, Monday.— At a meeting of the Liberal League on Friday it was arranged to hold a rally meeting on July 25, when Sir Alexander Peacock will speak on ...

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  36. COUPON TRANSACTIONS.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—Easton Hume, a printer, and Christopher Albert Flynn, a grocer, were before the North Sydney Police Court to-day charged with having forged ...

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  37. THE RAINFALL.

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  38. ENGINE BREAKS DOWN.

    Owing to the engine of the 12.45 a.m. live stock special from Geelong failing, the passenger train leaving Melbourne at 6.30 for Port Fairy yesterday was delayed 25 ...

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  39. COMMONWEALTH NOTE ISSUE.

    Sir,—Mr. Fisher having at last taken the public into his confidence so far as to tell them what his intentions are in reference to a note issue, we may now reckon up the ...

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  40. THRILLING FIGHT FOR LIFE.

    A dock crancman had a terrible experience and a remarkable escape from death, which was witnessed by hundreds of people, at Workington (England), says the "Daily ...

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  41. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Monday.— The total earnings of the Queensland railways for June were £205,754. an increase of £24,542 over the same month last year. ...

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  42. CLOSING OF TENDERS.

    In order to meet the convenience of tenderers the Railways Commissioners have decided to open tenders, commencing from next week, on each Wednesday at 10 a.m., ...

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  43. GAOL-BREAKER'S SMILE.

    BALLARAT, Monday.—The city court was crowded this morning, when John Ball, alias Woolfe, alias Anderson, alias Mitchell, was charged with having escaped from the ...

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  44. DANDENONG-ROAD TRAMWAY.

    The St. Kilda Council last evening adopted a recommendation by the public works committee that the draft basis of the agreement in regard to the ...

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  45. EXTENSION TO KOTUPNA.

    PICOLA, Monday,—A representative meeting of landholders was held at the State School, Kotupna, on Thursday evening, to advocate the continuation of the proposed line to Wyuna. Mr. J. ...

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  46. BOXING.

    A fight which occasioned some interest amongst followers of boxing was that which took place last night at the Cyclorama, when Ed. Williams, the middle-weight champion, met Joe Costa, of ...

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  47. LOST DOGS.

    Sir,—I enclose cheque for £2/2/ towards the Lost Dogs' Home, and sincerely hope the effort to help the poor animals may be very successful.—Yours, &c., ...

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  48. WORRIED MAN AND RAZOR.

    MOUNT GAMBIER, Monday.—Llewellyn Williams was to-day charged by Subinspector Rumball with having unlawfully attempted to commit suicide with razor ...

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  49. EXCURSIONISTS' DISCOMFORTS.

    KILMORE, Monday.—The Kilmore Football Club engaged a special train on Saturday to run to Wallan and return, the charge being £9/10/. Only one carriage was provided at Kilmore, and, as that ...

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  50. BOOKING-OFFICE DELAYS.

    Sir,—In reply to "Much Annoyed's" letter in "The Argus" on Saturday, I. as a constant travel1er from Camberwell during the past 20 years, have failed to notice any undue incivility or delays on ...

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  51. DOMINION EXPORTS.

    WELLINGTON, Monday.— The returns of the exports from New Zealand for June show an increase in most lines when compared with those for June, 1909. The ...

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  52. PRIZE RAM BRINGS £1,627.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—The famous merino ram Dandie Dinmont, from the Haddon Rig stud, has been sold to Mr. John Collins, of Collinsville, Hallett, South Australia, for ...

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  53. FLOODED BENDIGO MINES.

    BENDIGO, Monday.—Baling has not so far lowered the water at the Victoria Quartz mine. Baling operations will be commenced at the Lazarus mine this week, and if the water continues to rise ...

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  54. GOLF. SYDNEY LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—The first round of the Ladies' Golf Championship was played to-day. Miss Parbury is leading with 89—46 and 44; Miss D. Boys being second, with 92; and Miss N. Caird ...

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  55. PROTECTION ON SPIRITS.

    Sir,—I was pleased to see by "The Argus" to-day that one of the distillers had replied to my letter of 5th inst., for the more the public learn about the huge protection ...

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  56. Advertising

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  57. COUNTRY GAMES.

    ROSEDALE. Monday.—A ladies' medal was played over 9 holes on Saturday. It was won by Miss Walter, 53—9—44: Mrs. Wilson, 61—14—47, was second; and Miss Rentoull, 63—14—49. third. ...

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  58. FOOTBALL.

    KYNETON.—District Association.—Macedon, 6 goals 5 behinds, beat Trentham, 4 goals 11 behinds; Kyneton, 5 goals 8 behinds, beat Woodend, 2 goals 4 behinds; Malmsbury, 1 goal 9 behinds, beat ...

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  59. CADETS' MARCH.

    BENDIGO, Monday.—The Abbotsford cadets left by train this evening for Heathcote, whence they will commence their return walk to Melbourne. They were ...

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  60. EXPORT DUTY ON HIDES.

    GEELONG, Monday.— At a meeting of the Hide, Skin, and Woolbrokers' Association to-day, Mr. H. Wood was appointed to represent the association on the deputation ...

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  61. TROTTING IN NEW ZEALAND.

    WELLINGTON, Monday.— The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club has decided to increase the value of the New Zealind Trotting Cup Handicap to 1,000 sovs., and the limit of the class to ...

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