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  2. PEOPLING THE LAND.

    FREMANTLE, Thursday.—With 1,554 immigrants on board, the White Star liner Belgic arrived to-day, but did not make fast to the quay until the evening. Of the ...

    Article : 145 words
  3. FOUND DEAD IN, HUT.

    TALBOT, Thursday.—The coroner (Mr. D. Berriman) yesterday held an inquest on the remains of John Murphy, aged about 55 years. ...

    Article : 179 words
  4. THE EXHIBITION OVAL, TO-NIGHT.

    Under the beautiful starry sky, where the air is clear and bright, away from the heat and dust of the town on the green, grasey lawn of the Oval. it is a pleasure to sit and watch the outlaws ...

    Article : 486 words
  5. RUGBY.

    Five thousand persons attended the Rughy football match at Newcastle-onTyne to-day between the Australasian team of Rughy players and an English ...

    Article : 261 words
  6. OAKS DAY. EASY WIN FOR WILARI.

    "Ladies' Day" at Flemington was associated with weather of the most pleasant kind. It was sunny and clam, and what breeze prevailed was of a cool nature. Again ...

    Article : 323 words
  7. SPRING RACING CAMPAIGN. By GOODWOOD. WILLIAMSTOWN RACES.

    A two-days' fixture will be commenced by the Williamstown Racing Club to-day. The important Williamstown Cup will not be run until Monday, but to-day's programme ...

    Article : 191 words
  8. GOLF.

    On Tuesday the members at the Royal-park Golf club played for their "Melbourne Cup" Trophy, the result being a win for their president, Mr. F. E. Oldmeadow, with a fine net score of 70. The ...

    Article : 75 words
  9. "LADIES' DAY."

    Enthusiasm on the subject of the weather was not dulled yesterday, even after the glories of Saturday and Tuesday, so close to hand. Last year it will be remembered that ...

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  10. RIVERSDALE.

    Members of this club played for sweepstakes on Cup Day. In the morning H. J. M. Lowe, L. G. Lowe, F. G. Murdoch, tied at 2 down, while in the afternoon F. G. Murdoch won, with 1 down. ...

    Article : 91 words
  11. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES. CUP VISITOR'S PLIGHT.

    While on duty at 2 o'clock yesterday morning in Carlton, Constable Charles observed a man wandering about in a dishevelled state. On being questioned the ...

    Article : 113 words
  12. AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

    The Schools' Amateur Athletic Association of Victoria will hold a combined sports meeting on the East Melbourne Cricket-ground this afternoon. Twelve schools have entered teams. The ...

    Article : 45 words
  13. THE RAILWAYS. CLOSING A CROSSING.

    SOMERVILLE, Thursday.—At the meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council on Wednesday, a report was submitted by the shire engineer regarding the proposed action of the Railway ...

    Article : 145 words
  14. SWIMMING.

    The council of the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association met at the Amateur Sports Club, Swanston-street, yesterday evening. There was a large attendance of ...

    Article : 285 words
  15. SETTLING DAY.

    Settling over Oaks Day will take place at the Victorian Club and Bowes's Tattersall's Club to-day betweee 10 o'clock and 12 o'clock. These hours have been fixed in ...

    Article : 44 words
  16. CHLORODYNE POISONING.

    James Bell, a coachbuilder, residing in Leicester-street, Carlton, was removed to the Melbourne Hospital yesterday afternoon by Constable Durnan, suffering from an ...

    Article : 34 words
  17. CUP TRAFFIC.

    Sir,—Railway men will keenly appreciate the complimentary references in "The Argus" of this date concerning the handling of the huge Cup traffic. All the officials. ...

    Article : 258 words
  18. SPEED KINGS, The World's Absolute Best, JACK DONALDSON. V. ARTHUR POSTLE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 50 words
  19. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. YESTERDAY'S STARTING PRICES.

    3 to 1 agst Forest Prince 6 to 1 agst Flaith 5—1—Rathiea 5—2—on Wllari 7—2—Popinjay 2—1—agst Prizefighter. ...

    Article : 38 words
  20. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    November Handicap and Williamstown Handicap.—Avenger. V.R.C. MEETING. All Engagements.—Ladies' Man. Nari, ...

    Article : 42 words
  21. WHIRLED ROUND BELTING.

    STAWELL, Thursday.—Joseph Healy, a miner, had an escape from death at the Australian Tailings Treatings Company this morning. He was working at the belting, ...

    Article : 127 words
  22. THE RACING.

    For the opening event, the November Hurdle. Race, 27 figured on the card, but only seven went to the post. Backers were divided, between Battery and Forest Prince, ...

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  23. THIS WEEK'S EVENTS.

    To-day.—Williamstown races; V.R.C. weight declared; cricket, English Eleven v. South Australia, Adelaide (first day); settling over V.R.C. races; boxing match, Creedon v. Starlight, at ...

    Article : 69 words
  24. BOXING.

    An attractive programme will be presented at the Guild-hall this evening. Dan, Creedon and Starlight will meet in a 10-rounds bout to settle the question as to who is the best veteran boxer ...

    Article : 45 words
  25. Mr. K. S. MACLEOD RETIRES.

    The well-known owner who races as Mr. K. S. MacLeod, and whose colours have always been popular on the turf, is giving an racing horses for the time being. He ...

    Article : 75 words
  26. NAR-NAR-GOON RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 101 words
  27. SPORTING NOTES.

    Anticipations for to-day's Williamstown races will be found under the heading "Spring Racing Campaign." The following horses are already entered ...

    Article : 454 words
  28. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The Melbourne Gun Club will conclude its spring series of open handicaps at Brighton to-day with an open event of 100 sovs. The first bird will be trapped sharp at 11 a.m. ...

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  29. KILLED ON THE WHARF.

    SYDNEY. Thursday.—While at work unloading fruit from the steamer Tofua in Darling-harbour, John Hughes was struck by a sling of bananas and knocked into the ...

    Article : 54 words
  30. V.R.C. RETURNS.

    The takings at the gates at Flemington yesterday were some £600 or £700 in excess of those for the corresponding day last year, and they were particularly good, the rain ...

    Article : 89 words
  31. SUGAR COMMISSION.

    CAIRNS (Q.). Thursday.—An application was made at the sittings of the Sugar Commission to-day by the acting general secretary of the Australian Workers' ...

    Article : 234 words
  32. SMALL-POX SUSPECTED.

    PORT DARWIN, Thursday.—The steamer Guthrie arrived on Tuesday afternoon from Singapore, and resumed her voyage southwards at 2 p.m. yesterday. On examining ...

    Article : 270 words
  33. GIRL JUMPS FROM TRAIN.

    WELLINGTON. Thursday.—A young woman named Elizabeth Gibson, who jumped from a moving train in the South Island was found dead. ...

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  34. WOODEND ENTRIES.

    Malden Plate Handicap. Five furlongs.—Tannina, Airdie, Paymaster, Lord Denman, Sura, Simon, Stewardes, Royston, Seyili, Sweet Belle, Lucky Beau, Second, Sadie C., Chinman, Active Lass, ...

    Article : 164 words
  35. NOTES AT FLEMINGTON.

    The racing at Flemington yesterday was most enjoyable. Fields were not too large, and the sport could be enjoyed without the inconvenience associated with a Melbourne ...

    Article : 665 words
  36. RESCUED FROM DROWNING.

    MIRBOO NORTH, Thursday.—A narrow escape from drowning in reported from Mirboo South. A little girl, the daughter of Mr. R. Darragh, was playing near a ...

    Article : 62 words
  37. DRUNKEN MAN USES KNIFE.

    PERTH, Thursdy.—At the Collie Court to-day James Horrocks pleaded guilty to a charge of having caused bodily harm to John Drysdale. The evidence showed that ...

    Article : 80 words
  38. POLO.

    The return polo match, Government-house team v. Mr. Everard Browne's team, will be played at Albert-park to-morrow, at half-past 10 a.m. The teams will be:—Government-house—Major A. ...

    Article : 69 words
  39. Advertising

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  40. RAILWAY BOOKINGS.

    The bookings from the Spencer-street railway station to Flemington yesterday constituted a record for Oaks Day, and greatly exceeeded last year's total. There ...

    Article : 110 words
  41. WILLIAMSTOWN RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 772 words
  42. FOURTH DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 337 words
  43. FIRE AT SOUTH MELBOURNE.

    Four shops, constructed of wool and iron, situated at the corner of Clarendonstreet and City-road, South Melbourne, and owned by the Trustees, Executors, and ...

    Article : 236 words
  44. JOCKEY'S NAMES.

    Sir,—At a time when there have been so many visitors to Flemington, and in view of the suggested necessity for building extra statnds, it appears to me to be an ...

    Article : 232 words
  45. MELBOURNE GENERAL SESSIONS.

    A man named Thomas Roy pleaded not guilty to a large of steaming money from a woman named [?] Edwards in Carlton-gardens on the night of october 11, and was defended by Mr. ...

    Article : 305 words
  46. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 68 words
  47. PIGEON SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 34 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 28 words
  49. Advertising

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