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  2. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 175 words
  3. GOOD RAINFALL. GRAIN DISTRICTS BENEFIT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 228 words
  4. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES, DIED AFTER CHLOROFORM.

    As the result of on inquiry at the Morgue on Saturday regarding the death of Barbara Haines, a married woman, aged 50 years, uwhich occurred in the St. Vincent's ...

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  5. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The British Board of Agriculture announces that it is satisfied foot and mouth disease has been [?]radicated in the United Kingdom, and that all restrictions have ...

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  6. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT AND DISTRICT.

    Information has been received that Mr. Walter Green, son of the Anglican Bishop of Ballarat, will be ordained by the Rt. Rev. Dr. W. Ingram Bishop of London, ...

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  7. PERTH TRAM STRIKE.

    PERTH, Sunday.—The strike of the Perth tramway employees is now in its sixth week, and the company is [?]ncountering all kinds of bstacles in its efforts to ...

    Article : 321 words
  8. BI-CENTENARY OF THE SUN FIRE OFFICE.

    The present year witnesses an event interesting and notable both to the World of Insurance and to the ancient company concerned. Having been originated in the year ...

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  9. LAND TAX. THE INCORRECT FORMULA.

    Federal officials admitted on Saturday that the formula, "R= (I+[?]) pence" included in the Land Tax Bill was not ...

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  10. THE RAILWAY SERVICE. 1,500 PERMANENT POSITIONS.

    During the past two months the Railways Commissioners have had under consideration the question of increasing the number of permanent employees by 1,200 to 1,500 ...

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  11. BULGARIAN REFUGEES.

    The irritation felt against Turkey by Bulgaria, in consequence of the treatment by Turkish troops of Bulgarian refugees from Macedonia is not likely to be allayed by ...

    Article : 63 words
  12. ARM CUT OFF.

    John Pash, 28 tears of age, a labourer, living at 189 Prince's-street, Port Melbourne, was boarding a train whilst it was in motion yesterday evening, it South Yan ...

    Article : 75 words
  13. PENNY POST TO FRANCE.

    The London Chamber of Commerce has resolved to support the movement for penny postage between Great Britain and France. ...

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  14. BENDIGO AND DISTRICT.

    The Mining Managers' Association on Saturday night decided to take no further part in the movement for on intense culture farm in Bendigo. ...

    Article : 134 words
  15. UNEXPLAINED DROWNING CASE.

    The body of an unknown man, aged about 40 years, of slight build, and about 5ft. 7in. in height, was recovered from the Coode Canal on the morning of August 21. At ...

    Article : 110 words
  16. PORT OF VALPARAISO.

    The Chilian Parliament has adopted legislation by which it is proposed to improve the port of Valparaiso, so as to make it one of the best harbours on the Pacific ...

    Article : 35 words
  17. LEADING OFFICERS.

    For some time past rumour has been busy with the names of several leading railway officials, who have nearly reached the retiring age, as likely soon to cease ...

    Article : 204 words
  18. THE RAINFALL.

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  19. JAPAN-ANGLO EXHIBITIONS.

    The Japan-Anglo Exhibition, which has been a popular attraction in London since it opened, early in May, has been visited by 5,260,000 persons. ...

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  20. AUSTRALIAN RAINFALL RECORDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 331 words
  21. WORKWOMEN'S HOTEL.

    The first hotel for women, organised and managed by the municipal authorities, has been opened at Manchester. It will accommodate 222 guests. The charges is 4d. ...

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  22. NEGLECTED CHILDREN'S DEATHS.

    Inquests were held by the coroner (Dr. Cole) at the Morgue on Saturday on the bodies of two newly-born female infants of unknown parentage. In one case the body ...

    Article : 181 words
  23. CASTLEMAINE.

    Mr. Quintin Crawford, licensee of the Corner Hotel for the past 22 years, died on Friday morning,from an affection of the heart, at the age of 64 years. Deceased ...

    Article : 72 words
  24. ARBITRATION COURT.

    PERTH, Saturday.—In the Arbitration Court, during the hearing of the Tailors' Union citation question, the abolition of the squad system, claimed by the union, ...

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  25. CHOLERA.

    Twenty-five fresh cases of cholera have been reported in Apulia, in Italy, 13 of them proving fatal. In Erzerum, in Armenia, six cases have occurred, with four deaths. ...

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  26. WARRNAMBOOL.

    For having six crayfish in his possession less than 9in. in length, a fisherman named Roger Edwards was fined at the police court on Saturday £1, with £1/1/ costs. ...

    Article : 31 words
  27. SPOTTED FEVER.

    The result of the official inquiry ordered by Mr. John Burns, President of the Local Government Board, concerning the spotted fever epidemic, which has caused some alarm ...

    Article : 68 words
  28. HAMILTON.

    Mr, Harold W. Staughton, of Goulburn (N.S.W.), has purchased, through Messrs. John Fenton and Co., the homestead portion, together with about 1,100 acres of the ...

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  29. KILLED ON THE LINE. DECAPITATED BY TRAIN.

    The coroner (Dr. Cole) held an inquiry on Saturday respecting the death of Alexander Gibson Manners, aged 48, a partner in the firm of Broadbent Bros, and Co., ...

    Article : 148 words
  30. DEATH FROM BURNS.

    On Saturday forenoon a married woman named Elizabeth Clarke succumbed in the Williamstown Hospital, after lingering for a fortnight to the effects of severe burns. ...

    Article : 64 words
  31. NEW ZEALAND'S WOOLLENS.

    The excellence of New Zealand's woollen goods was recognised by the judges at the Agricultural Exhibition in London, the New Zealand Government exhibit being awarded ...

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  32. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  33. CARING FOR THE BOYS.

    The new training ship John Murray will be opened officially on Wednesday, when Lady Gibson Carmichael will perform the christening ceremony at the Williamstown ...

    Article : 152 words
  34. PROFITS ON FRUIT-GROWING.

    HASTINGS, Saturday.—At the monthly meeting of the Tyabb and Hastings Fruitgrowers' Association a discussion took place with regard to figures which have appeared ...

    Article : 83 words
  35. TOWNS SUBMERGED.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 182 words
  36. THE TIN MARKET.

    The "Financial Times" states that the high price of tin has resulted in unexpected supplies appearing. It is understood that the bulls have arranged to release a certain ...

    Article : 55 words
  37. CHOKED BY STEAK.

    James Boardman, a well known bootblack who used to ply his trade outside the Theatre Royal, was having dinner at a restaurant in Exhibition street on ...

    Article : 75 words
  38. COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS.

    The Attorney-General (Mr. Hughes) gave a further explanation on Saturday of the operation of the tax in respect of company shareholders who own private lands. ...

    Article : 164 words
  39. STRUCK DOWN BY ENGINE.

    The death of Ellen Stewart, aged 35, which occurred on August 31 as the result of her being knocked down by an engine at the Lilydale railway station, was the ...

    Article : 258 words
  40. SHIRE SEVERANCE.

    TOORA, Saturday.—At a public meeting at Hedley, on the border of the two municipalities, the question of a severance of a portion of each riding of the shire of South ...

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  41. RESCUED FROM DROWNING.

    CLUNES, Saturday.—A man known by the name of "Peter," aged 50 years, was rescued from Birch's Creek last evening in a drowning condition, by Mr. John ...

    Article : 54 words
  42. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS. CONSOLS.

    Consols were quoted yesterday at 80[?] ex [?]ividend. ...

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  43. FALL INTO CAMP FIRE.

    ECHUCA, Sunday.—Sylva Rozan, a coloured man known locally as "Ranji," was burnt about the arms and chest by falling into a fire at his camp at Campaspe ...

    Article : 72 words
  44. FUNERAL INCIDENTS. HEARSE-DRIVER COLLAPSES.

    GEELONG, Sunday.—When driving a hearse along Church-street, Geelong West, en route to the Hearn Hill Cemetery, yesterday afternoon, a cabman named Henry ...

    Article : 98 words
  45. MINING SHARES.

    The lowest and highest prices on the Stock Exchange yesterday for Waihi shares were £6/12/6 and £6/15/. LONDON, Sept. 4. ...

    Article : 62 words
  46. RIVERS RUNNING HIGH.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 258 words
  47. VALIDITY OF FORMULA.

    It is pointed out by the Commonwealth statistician (Mr. G. H. Knibbs) that the intention of the act as stated in the schedule is that the rate shall increase continuously ...

    Article : 486 words
  48. CYCLIST KILLED.

    ADELAIDE, Sunday.—Oscar Rising, an elderly man, who lived at Norwood, was killed on North Terrace this afternoon. He was cycling down a side street, collided with ...

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  49. CHINESE BITES THROUGH BAR.

    Early yesterday morning Mow Goon, a Chinese gardener at South-road, Moorabbin, called at the Brighton police station, and informed Sergeant Purcell that his ...

    Article : 112 words
  50. SILVER.

    To-day's quotation 24 5-16d., advance [?]-16d. ____________ ...

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  51. LAND FOR SETTLEMENT.

    The latest fortnightly list of Crown lands available throughout the State comprises 40 allotments, totalling 6,816 acres. They are open for application up to Wednesday, ...

    Article : 300 words
  52. AUSTRALIAN RAILS.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Government has now definitely arranged for the steel rails required for railway purposes to be manufactured at Lithgow. A contract ...

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  53. ACCIDENT AFTER FUNERAL.

    BUNYIP, Sunday.—Whilst returning from a funeral at Iona, Mrs. Vohl met with a painful accident. The horse she was driving bolted, and capsized the buggy, ...

    Article : 62 words
  54. COMMERCIAL TELEGRAMS

    The following are the Frozen Meat Trade Association's market quotations, based on actual sales of not less than 100 carcases of mutton or lamb or 25 quarters of beef of ...

    Article : 401 words
  55. SHOW-GROUNDS UNDER WATER.

    BENALLA, Sunday.—A very heavy fall of rain occurred between 6 o'clock and 7 o'clock on Saturday evening, 120 points being registered. To-day the Broken River rose to 10ft. 6in. above ...

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  56. STANDARD RAILWAY GAUGE.

    Federal Ministers have in contemplation a conference with State Ministers of Railways on the railway gauge question. Communications to the various Stales will ...

    Article : 133 words
  57. JUMBLE FAIR.

    A large number of tickct-holders assembled [?] the supper-room at the South Melbourne Town[?]all on Saturday evening, to witness the drawing of the art union in connection with the Jumble ...

    Article : 212 words
  58. A HEAVY SHOWER.

    ECHUCA, Sunday.—Exceptionally heavy showers of rain fell on Saturday evening. In half-an-hour 73 points were registered. ...

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  59. FISHING INTERFERED WITH.

    HASTINGS, Saturday.—Owing to the heavy gales and unsettled weather round the bay, fishing is practically at a standstill, the fleet having been unable to go out to the fishing grounds. ...

    Article : 35 words
  60. OFFICIAL REPORT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 563 words
  61. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    BROKEN HILL, Saturday.—A street collection was taken up by ladies to-day in aid of Hie Benevolent Society, and about £50 was raised. Showers of rain—this ...

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  62. GENERAL NEWS.

    Large shipments of Victorian butter, amounting in all to 595 tons, were sent away from Melbourne during August to ports beyond the Commonwealth. So far this year ...

    Article : 389 words
  63. Advertising

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  64. A PLUCKY GIRL.

    A girl named Ruby Lowe, employed by Mr. Frank Stogdale who resides at Glenferrie-road, Malvern had a trying experience on Friday night. She ...

    Article : 237 words
  65. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    PERTH[?] Sunday.—The population of the State at the end of August was 284,457, being an increase for the month of 1,042. The excess of arrivals over departures was ...

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  66. REPUDIATION.

    Sir,—As I consider that sufficient emphasis has not been put upon the immorality of a progressive land tax, I beg to add my protest to the already ...

    Article : 410 words
  67. LABOUR HOPEFUL.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—Mr. M'Gowen, the leader of the Opposition, appears to be very confident of labour's success at the forthcoming State elections. Speaking at ...

    Article : 61 words
  68. CHARITY TAX.

    BRISBANE, Sunday.—The question of financing the hospitals is again occupying the attention of the Government. At present, in addition to private contributions, ...

    Article : 179 words
  69. REQUIEM MASSES.

    WELLINGTON, Sunday.—A unique case camee before Judge Cooper at the Palmerston North Court. He was asked by the public trust[?] to decide as to the validity ...

    Article : 105 words
  70. THE KOOYONG ELECTION.

    Sir,—I regret to find that some published remarks of mine as to the methods adopted by the Malvern branch of the Australian Women's National League at the recent ...

    Article : 193 words
  71. TELL-TALE PRINTS.

    When the premises of Messrs. Kilpatrick and Co., of Collins-street, jewellers were robbed on August 24 by a thief, who smashed the window with a stone, seized a ...

    Article : 158 words
  72. REVENUE RETURNS.

    PERTH, Friday.—The State revenue for August was £272,367, and the expenditure £282,682. The deficit on the month's operations was £1,635. The Commonwealth ...

    Article : 76 words
  73. Advertising

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  74. Advertising

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  75. Advertising

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  76. Advertising

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