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  2. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  3. PROTECTIONIST DEPUTATION.

    A deputation representing the Commonwealth Liberal party and manufacturing interests of Victoria was introduced to the Minister for Customs (Mr. Tudor) ...

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  4. LONDON WOOL SALES.

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  6. WORK OF DETECTIVES.

    Detectives Burvett and Kiely have been working at the collection of evidence for the forthcoming inquiry to be held by the coroner (Dr. Cole). Detective Burvett has ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. LIST OF INJURED.

    A list of the people injured in the disaster was prepared yesterday by the Railway department. There are a large number of names in addition to those already ...

    Article : 1,485 words
  8. STATE PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS.

    When the Legislative Assembly had dealt with one or two formal matters, after the Speaker took the chair yesterday, a resolution of sympathy with the sufferes from ...

    Article : 1,303 words
  9. OLD CARRIAGE STOCK.

    In describing the small old cars in the wrecked trains yesterday, they were referred to as of the "Hobson's Bay type." ...

    Article : 222 words
  10. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. SILVER.

    To-day's quotation for bar silver was 25¼d. per ounce standard, an advance of 1-16d. since 16th inst. ...

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  11. THE WEATHER. OFFICIAL REPORT.

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  12. MINING SHARES.

    The lowest and highest prices on the Stock Exchange yesterday for the stocks mentioned were as follow, and the middle prices may be computed from the ...

    Article : 55 words
  13. COMMERCLAL TELEGRAMS

    Wheat and Flour A float.—The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is estimated at 2,535,000 quarters, against 2,670,000 quarters a week ago and ...

    Article : 479 words
  14. VALUE OF ORGANISATION.

    Sir,—The appalling disaster at Richmond has shown the lack of discipline amongst our men in time of disaster. After the accident the platform was rushed with well-meaning ...

    Article : 262 words
  15. ENGINEMEN'S DUTIES.

    An official of the Railway department, referring yesterday to the Richmond disaster, directed attention to interesting regulations dealing with the duty of ...

    Article : 389 words
  16. PERIODS OF DELAY.

    A statement in "The Argus" that there was considerable delay in advising the Melbourne Hospital was referred to yesterday by the secretary for Railways (Mr. ...

    Article : 153 words
  17. SHIPPING NEWS.

    The following arrivals and departures are reported:— Arrived.—Star of Scotland, s.s., form Wellington May 30; Kaipara, s.s., from ...

    Article : 70 words
  18. FOG SIGNALLING.

    The statement made in "The Argus" to the effect that the full complement of fogsignallers was not on duty between South Yarra and Richmond was confirmed ...

    Article : 473 words
  19. THE CROWD'S CURIOSITY.

    Sir,—I was a witness to the treatment of the dead, the dying and the injured, and what did I see? Stretcher after stretcher passed me; the occupints apparently were ...

    Article : 149 words
  20. SONNEBURG'S FIRE.

    The steamer Sonneburg, which left Adelaide on February 13 for Hamburg via Java, has arrived at her destination. A fire occurred in No. 3 hold before Aden was ...

    Article : 43 words
  21. THE CASUALTY VAN.

    Regarding the delay in bringing the casualty-van from North Melbourne, Mr. M'Clellad (secretary for Railways) said yesterday that owing to the thick fog at ...

    Article : 52 words
  22. AUSTRALIAN RAINFALL RECORDS.

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  23. SHIP-BUILDING YARDS.

    Arrangements have been made for the Premier (Mr. Murray) and the Minister for Public Works (Mr. Baillieu) to visit Wiliamstown on Monday for the purpose ...

    Article : 58 words
  24. TIMBER DUTIES.

    A request was made on Monday by Mr. J. Sutch, secretary of the Timber Yard Employees' Association, to the Minister of Customs (Mr. Tudor) that he would ...

    Article : 496 words
  25. INCREASED SAFEGUARDS.

    On Monday some difficulty was experienced in ascertaining whether there were sufficient fog-signalmen on duty. The chairman of the commissioners (Mr. Tait), when ...

    Article : 163 words
  26. YOUNG AUSTRALIANS.

    Sir,—The lamentable railway accident of Monday brought to light one quality in our Australian youth of which I, as an Australian, am proud. It was the presence of ...

    Article : 378 words
  27. THOSE WHO HELPED.

    The secretary for Railways (Mr. M'Clelland) stated yesterday that he had obtained as far as was practicable a list of the people who had rendered assistance by providing ...

    Article : 97 words
  28. NEW ZEALAND FINANCES.

    WELLINGTON, Tuesday.—In the House of Representatives to-night the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) delivered the financial statement for the year ended June 30. ...

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  29. DEMAND FOR "THE ARGUS."

    POWLETT, Tuesday.—There was a great demand for "The Argus" to-day when the news of the railway accident was made known. Many residents have friends ...

    Article : 109 words
  30. EMPLOYEES' REPORTS.

    When questioned yesterday the chairman of the Railways Commissioners (Mr. Tait) said that the reports of employees and officers in connection with the accident ...

    Article : 125 words
  31. KOOYONG ELECTORATE.

    In view of Mr. Knox's expressed intention of retiring from the House of Representatives, a meeting of the chairmen of his election committees willbe held on ...

    Article : 84 words
  32. FOG HAMPERS TRAFFIC.

    BUNINYONG, Tuesday.—The fog was so dense this morning that market-gardeners could hardly pick their way into the Ballarat market. One man, who had been travelling the road for over ...

    Article : 50 words
  33. PRIVATE ADVICES.

    The following private adivces have been received:— By the Australian Estates and Mortgage Company limited.—From Condobolin Station, Condobolin, ...

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  34. SYMPATHY WITH SUFFERERS.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) yesterday received the following cable message from the High Commissioner (Sir George Reid):— ...

    Article : 57 words
  35. LOST ALL SALL.

    SUVA, Tuesday.—The lumber-laden brigantine Gleaner, when off Naselai, reported that she was four and a half months from San Franciso, bound for Sydney. ...

    Article : 58 words
  36. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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  37. TELEGRAPH-OFFICE DELAY.

    Sir,—Several friends and myself, after arriving safely in the city from Elsternwick yesterday at a quarter-past 10 a.m., at once forwarded telegrams to our homes. These ...

    Article : 83 words
  38. AGENT'S INVESTIGATIONS.

    The claims agent of the Railway department (Mr. H. W. Hawkeswood) does not intend to lose any time in investigating claim made against the department in ...

    Article : 113 words
  39. SELECTING THE STAFF.

    Mr. E. N. Emmett, the fog-signalman who was in charge of the distant signal at Richmond, is recognised by the Railway department as a very reliable employee. In ...

    Article : 319 words
  40. MELBOURNE NORTH PRESBYTERY.

    The Presbytery of Melbourne North passed the following resolution yesterday:— "The Presbytery of Melbourne North in meeting asssmbled, expresses its deepest sympathy ...

    Article : 66 words
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  42. FEDERAI HOUSE.

    When the House of Representatives met yesterday, the Speaker (Mr. M'Donald) said that he had taken upon himself to communicate with the Premier (Mr. Murray) ...

    Article : 234 words
  43. MINERS' STRIKE THREATENED.

    WELLINGTON, Monday.—The newlyformed union of employees of the Ross Goldfields mine has resolved to strike at the end of the month unless the rate of ...

    Article : 41 words
  44. PUBLIC SERVICE EXAMINATION.

    Sir,—As one who competed at the last examination and I find I have eight sums correct, I object to a resetting of an arithmetic paper as a fair solution of the ...

    Article : 222 words
  45. MESSAGES TO PREMER.

    The Premier (Mr. Murray) yesterday receivtd a number of official messages expressing sympathy with the sufferers in the disaster. These included telegrams from the ...

    Article : 47 words
  46. Advertising

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  47. OFFICIAL VISIT.

    The secretary for Railways (Mr. M'Clelland) yesterday visited the Melbourne and St. Vincent's hospitals, and made inquiries regarding the condition of the people who ...

    Article : 49 words
  48. LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

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  49. PUBLCI BODIES.

    At the meetng of the Richmond branch of the Political Labour Council, held last night at the Oddfellows'-hall, Church-street, a resolution of sympathy with the relatives ...

    Article : 390 words
  50. FUNERALS OF VICTIMS.

    The funeral of Mr. William R. Wright will take place to-day at 3 o'clock, the place of interment being the Brighton Cemetery. Mr. Wright was a well-known accountant, ...

    Article : 121 words
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