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  2. LABOUR NEWS. UNIONS AT VARIANCE.

    A question as to where the line should be drawn between engineers' and plumbers' work in connection with operations on cold water piping was raised in the Trades-hall ...

    Article : 285 words
  3. NAVAL DEFENCE. AUSTRALIA AND CANADA.

    WELLINGTON, Thursday.—Speaking at a meeting of the Navy League, the Governor (Lord Islington) said that Canada and Australia were establishing navies of their ...

    Article : 121 words
  4. CUP CANDIDATES.

    Considering that it was his first run since the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting, Alawa did not shape badly in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield last Saturday. He demonstrated that he retains his old pace, ...

    Article : 537 words
  5. FOOTBALL.

    The tables this morning give the positions of the clubs at the end of the first round, when all but the first four in each body drop out. Preston, who may perhaps ...

    Article : 277 words
  6. COURSING.

    It had been arranged to make a two days' fixture for the running of the Goodwood Cup and St. Leger of the Victoria Coursing Club, but neither stake filled well, and each ...

    Article : 682 words
  7. Advertising

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  8. RACING IN ENGLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 442 words
  9. GOLF.

    A scheme has been formulated by the Eaglemont Golf Club, which, if it can be carried into effect, should offer great inducements to all golfers in the northern suburbs to interest themselves in the ...

    Article : 390 words
  10. TRAINING NOTES.

    The heavy rain yesterday morning greatly interfered with training operations at Flemington. The big sand track had to be closed at an early hour, and up to well on to midday very few ...

    Article : 780 words
  11. FREMANTLE HARBOUR.

    PERTH, Thursday.—Admiral Sir Reginald Henderson, with the members of his start and Captain Creswell, the director of Australian naval defence, has inspected the ...

    Article : 196 words
  12. FITZROY RACING CLUB WEIGHTS.

    13.2 Handicap. Four furlongs and 40 yards.— Coram, 10.9; Faithful, 10.5; Young Guide, 9.7; Matchbox, 9.5; Tarwin Jack, 9.2; Gyroscope, 8.5; North Terrace, 8.5; Cyclone, 8.2; Eurobin, 8.1; ...

    Article : 320 words
  13. HOTEL EMPLOYEES.

    The question of the extension of the Saturday half-holiday to workers in hotels and wineshops was raised at the meeting at the Trades-hall Council last night by Mr. ...

    Article : 231 words
  14. RIVERSDALE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 words
  15. MEAT EXPORT TRADE. SLAUGHTERMEN'S WAGES.

    An important conference of representatives of meat exporters and the Export Slaughtermen's Union was held at Parer's Crystal Cafe, Bourke-street, last night, to ...

    Article : 396 words
  16. BALLARAT CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 240 words
  17. VICTORIA'S FACILITIES.

    At the request of the State naval commandant, the secretary for Public Works (Mr. Drake) is arranging for the Government steamer Lady Loch to be available ...

    Article : 96 words
  18. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    To-day.—Melbourne Gun Club meeting, at North Brighton; Casterton races; V.R.C. committee meeting. Saturday.—Mentone races; Port Adelaide races; ...

    Article : 101 words
  19. TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME.

    Essendon v. Collingwood, on the Melbourne Cricket-ground, preceded by Metropolitan Association semi-final, South Yarra v. Leopold, at 1 o'clock. ...

    Article : 49 words
  20. CRICKET.

    The annual general meeting will be held at the Masonic-hall, Collins-street, this evening, at 8 o'clock. The election for the committee will take place at the Athenæum-hall on Friday, September ...

    Article : 833 words
  21. SITE OF BASES.

    Yesterday a deputation representing the Footscray City Council was introduced by Mr. Fenton, M.H.R., to the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce), to urge the ...

    Article : 87 words
  22. BRIGHT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 141 words
  23. NOTES AND CHAT.

    A race meeting will be held to-day by the Casterton Racing Club. The Hunt Club Cup, a Steeplechase, for hunters, is included in the events arranged. ...

    Article : 1,230 words
  24. FODDER AND FUEL.

    A discussion took place at the meeting of the Firewood, Coal, Hay, and Corn Trades' Union on Tuesday evening on the action of the employers in the hay, corn, and chaff ...

    Article : 87 words
  25. CLUB NOTES.

    Essendon were sadly disappointed at losing their match and their place last week, for had they beaten Richmond they would have been third, and would not have had ...

    Article : 645 words
  26. RIFLE SHOOTING. MUSKETRY STATISTICS.

    Some interesting statistics may be drawn from the official musketry report, which has just been issued. Eleven clubs of the 360 on the roll returned over 100 efficients each, as follows:— ...

    Article : 194 words
  27. LABOUR AND PROTECTION.

    The Trades-hall Council, by 25 votes to 15, refused a call of the council, which had been proposed by Mr. I. Johnson to review the resolution advising members not to join ...

    Article : 40 words
  28. INTERSTATE, BASEBALL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 312 words
  29. SEYMOUR.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 135 words
  30. WHOLESALE TEA TRADE EMPLOYEES.

    Sir,—The majority of workers in this business are fully aware that action was taken some time back by my union to bring about an improvement in the conditions ruling in ...

    Article : 120 words
  31. DONALD JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAPS.

    Trot.—Burnewang, scratch; Little Harry, 20 yds behind; Mulbury, 160 yds behind; Sparrow, 300 yds behind; Carrie D., 300 yds behind; Spot, 370 yds behind. ...

    Article : 42 words
  32. FOOTBALL.

    There was a large attendance at the Albert-hall on Wednesday, when the supporters of the South Melbourne Football Club entertained R. Casey, the well-known footballer. During the evening the ...

    Article : 72 words
  33. GEELONG TOURNAMENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 275 words
  34. VISITORS.

    Although no official team will come to Australia from New Zealand this year it is certain that a number of individual marksmen will make the trip at their own expense. In addition to these, J. ...

    Article : 128 words
  35. SYDNEY AGREEMENT.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—The proposed arrangement between the Amalgamated Slaughtermen's Union and Messrs. Birt and Co., who are large exporters of frozen meat, ...

    Article : 60 words
  36. BOWLS.

    The annual general meeting of the Carlton Bowling Club was held in the pavilion on Wednesday, September 7, in the presence of a large number of members. The ...

    Article : 874 words
  37. RURAL WORKERS ORGANISE.

    An application for the registration of the Rural Workers' Union of Australia as an organisation under the Commonwealth Comciliation and Arbitration Act was lodged ...

    Article : 168 words
  38. CERTIFICATES.

    Marksmen's certificates have already been forwarded to the 4,810 Victorian club memebrs who qualified in the highest class in the musketry course just completed. The allotment of efficiency ...

    Article : 45 words
  39. SUNDAY-SCHOOL PICNICS.

    BALLARAT, Thursday.—The Ballarat Presbytery some time ago oppointed a subcommittee to consider means for securing a closer supervision over the young people of ...

    Article : 291 words
  40. BILLIARDS.

    Lindrum was in capital form yesterday afternoon, and for the greater part of the session he had the table to himself. There were six cues, which gives him the splendid average of over 104. His largest ...

    Article : 293 words
  41. TARGETS.

    Target hire promises to be an expensive item in the business of the new union at Williamstown. The first matches absorbed £10 for targets. In reference to this matter it might be mentioned that ...

    Article : 120 words
  42. YARRAWONGA TOURNAMENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 503 words
  43. STATE LABOUR ASPIRANTS.

    TALLANGATTA, Thursday.—The L. bour Council has received four nominations for selection as the Labour candidate for Benambra, viz., Messrs. A. Wright. ...

    Article : 36 words
  44. IN THE COUNTRY.

    In the monthly competition among members of the Bunyip club 17 took part, and the six prizes fell in the order named to H. Berry, W. Head, J. Berry, T. Slattery, T. Snowden, and E. Berry. ...

    Article : 327 words
  45. THE RAILWAYS.

    Tenders for supplies of timber for cou[?] try sleepers and bridges have been accepted by the Railways Commissioners at rates as follows:—Sawn hardwood, P. ...

    Article : 100 words
  46. LAWN TENNIS.

    The University Tennis Club will open its new pavilion beside the tennis-courts at half past 3 o'clock this afternoon. During the afternoon an exhibition match of tennis will be played between ...

    Article : 225 words
  47. A WARNING.

    In view of the large crowds expected at the North Melbourne Cricket-ground tomorrow, visitors are especially warned not to purchase tickets of admission except at ...

    Article : 89 words
  48. THE LADY CHAMPIONSHIP.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 218 words
  49. NEWPORT WORKMEN.

    Workmen at the Newport railway shops are complaining about the frequency of the late arrival of the third morning train. On occasions it is 50 seconds behind time, and ...

    Article : 59 words
  50. PARENTS OR DEMAGOGUES?

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—"Men blindly follow strike leaders" said Mr. A. H. Moore, president of the Employers' Federation, at the annual meeting of that body to-day. ...

    Article : 201 words
  51. IN THE POLICE COURTS.

    In the District Court yesterday, before Mr. Dwyer, P.M., James Campbell Hurrey, master of the s.s. Strathspey, was charged with having on August 13, at Melbourne, allowed a prohibited ...

    Article : 162 words
  52. ROUGH FOOTBALL.

    WELLINGTON, Thursday.—Arthur Wilson, a member of the Athletic Football Club, has been committed for trial for having assaulted a player named Calci[?] ...

    Article : 70 words
  53. INADEQUATE ACCOMMODATION.

    BOORT, Thursday.—The Gordon Shire Coun[?] has agreed to a motion, drawing the commissioners' attention to the necessity for an extra carriage on the train from Korongvale to Chillingollah. As ...

    Article : 81 words
  54. BUXTON'S TOURNAMENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 41 words
  55. HOCKEY.

    The challenge match of the A Grade will be played on the Collingwood Cricket-ground, Victoriapark, on Saturday, between University and Fairfield, at 3 o'clock. Admission free. ...

    Article : 29 words
  56. AGGRIEVED UMPIRES.

    ADELAIDE Thursday.—Dollman, Carter, and Fo[?] umpires of the Football League, signed to-day. They took this step—eause the league would not give ...

    Article : 47 words
  57. A SERIOUS CHARGE.

    Constable Hunter, of East Malvern, on Thursday night arrested a young man who gave the name of Frederick W. Osborne on a charge of having assaulted a girl aged [?] years. The offence was ...

    Article : 91 words
  58. FOOTSCRAY REQUIREMENTS.

    At the meeting of the Footscray Council on Wednesday evening, Councillor Fielding asked if the council had received any reply to its communication to the Railways Commissioners, asking for a ...

    Article : 98 words
  59. A. E. WILLIAMS AT MILDURA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 229 words
  60. BOXING.

    The box-plan in connection with the contest between Frank Thorn and Hugh Mehegan, which takes place at the Cyclorama on Monday evening next, is now open at the Federal Tobacco Co., 255 ...

    Article : 41 words
  61. HIGH-JUMPING.

    Mr. Thomas Wearne, Numurkah, writes to protest against Sunshine being credited with having broken the record for high jumping at the Royal Show by clearing 6ft. ...

    Article : 138 words
  62. MIDNIGHT FLOWER GATHERING.

    Before Messrs. Showers, Grigg, and Tait, J.P.'s, at the Fitzroy Court on Thursday, Albert James and Ethel Pope were charged with having stolen growing plants. Constable Cahill stated that at ...

    Article : 128 words
  63. THE GUN.

    The usual weekly pigeon shooting meeting of the Melbourne Gun Club will be held at the grounds, North Brighton, this afternoon, commencing at half-past 1 o'clock. To-morrow will be devoted to ...

    Article : 35 words
  64. A SQUALID STORY.

    WAGGA, Thursday.—A pitiful story was told in the Gundagai Police Court when a youth named Edward George Foster was charged with in offence against a girl. Foster is 17 and te girl only 12. ...

    Article : 100 words
  65. WARNING TO CYCLISTS.

    In view of the fact that daily thefts of unguarded bicycles are reported to the police from all over the metropolitan area, Superintendent Sainsbury would impress ...

    Article : 47 words
  66. LADY PASSENGER ROBBED.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—Miss Burdekin was travelling from the South Coast to Sydney. She left the carriage for a few minutes, and on her return found that a ...

    Article : 51 words
  67. PIGEON HOMING.

    DONALD, Thursday.—The Mildura train this evening conveyed 1,000 pigeons belonging to members of the Federated Homing Association, They will be released at Mildura for a flight to Sydney ...

    Article : 39 words
  68. Advertising

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  69. Advertising

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  70. Advertising

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