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  2. GENERAL NEWS.

    Jurors who are summoned to attend at the County Court to-day will not be required to attend till Wednesday morning. A settlement of a breach of promise ...

    Article : 509 words
  3. INDUSTRIAL NEWS. IRONWORKERS' ASSISTANTS.

    Dissatisfaction exists among members of the Ironworkers' Union at the minimum wage that is paid to members. Early in the year a demand was made on the employers that an increase of 1/ a ...

    Article : 270 words
  4. THE RAILWAYS. "SHEPHERDING" SEATS.

    A correspondent in "The Argus" has drawn attention to the inconvenience which results from the practice of "shepherding" seats in an excursion train for Sydney. ...

    Article : 147 words
  5. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES. DEATH ENDS CHILD'S RIDE.

    The circumstances in connection with the death of Victor Gibb Middleton, six years of age, who was run over and Killed by a motor lorry on November 13, were inquired ...

    Article : 230 words
  6. GOLF.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 427 words
  7. TROTTING SUPPORTERS' MEETING.

    A MEETING of all those actively interested in the Sport of Trotting will be held at the Orient Hotel, Bourke-street, TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of discussing and adopting any ...

    Article : 60 words
  8. LAWN TENNIS. AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS.

    The thirty-second annual tournament under the management of the Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria was commenced yesterday afternoon under perfect conditions, and in the presence ...

    Article : 1,115 words
  9. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THIS WEEK'S EVENTS.

    To-day,—Cricket, English Eleven v. Victoria, on M.C.C. ground (fourth day); Gisborne races; meeting of trotting supporters at Orient Hotel, 8 p.m.; entries close for Ascot races; lawn tennis ...

    Article : 155 words
  10. ASCOT RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 309 words
  11. NOTES AND CHAT.

    A race meeting will be held to-day at Gisborne. A special train for passengers and horses will leave Spencer-street station at 11 o'clock. ...

    Article : 1,300 words
  12. REDUCTIONS OF FREIGHTS.

    In his Budget speech, the Treasurer announced that with a continuance of prosperity it would be practicable to make reductions to the extent of about £70,000 a ...

    Article : 139 words
  13. PORT ADELAIDE RACING CLUB ENTRIES.

    Christmas Handicap. Six and a half furlongs.— Calamus, Borassus, Pandanu[?], Al Caaba, Wheat King. Morganite. The Frenchman, Marble Maid, All Colours, Ayrloch, Banffshire, Badiant, Eager, ...

    Article : 119 words
  14. KNOCKED DOWN BY MOTOR-CAR.

    A motor accident occurred in Beaconsfield-parade yesterday afternoon, the victim being Ray Phelan, 7 years of age, who resides with his parents at 47 ...

    Article : 139 words
  15. WAGES BOARD FOR CLERKS.

    It is announced by advertisement that a meeting of employers interested in the nomination of representatives for the wages boards for commercial clerks and for night watchmen is to be held this ...

    Article : 61 words
  16. HOUSING FOR FARM WORKERS.

    WAGGA, Monday.—A mass meeting of the Rural Workers' Union of Australia was held on Sunday afternoon on the river bank at Wagga. Mr. Parnell was in the chair, and announced that the object of ...

    Article : 248 words
  17. CRICKET.

    A most exciting match between teams representing the Clergy and Lay Readers was played yesterday on the Richmond Cricket-ground. The Clergy, captained by the Rev. E. G. Veal, batted ...

    Article : 172 words
  18. DEFENCE. VISITING THE FORTS.

    Sir,—Some time ago I applied to the Commonwealth department of military affairs for a permit to visit the forts at Queenscliff and Point Nepean, stating that I was ...

    Article : 137 words
  19. GISBORNE RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 65 words
  20. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

    KALGOORLIE, Monday.—During a heavy thunderstorm, which passed over Kalgoorlie on Sunday night. Charles Davey, aged 21 years, who carried on business in ...

    Article : 50 words
  21. WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Though Mr. Clarence Weber has been successful in many athletic contests, he has never won a cup. The pupils of his physical culture classes, together with their friends, ...

    Article : 258 words
  22. COUNTRY MATCHES.

    MYRTLEFORD.—In the district association, Buffalo Creek. 130 (R. Paul 50, N. Paul 30, J. Paul 23, J. Hodges 11), defeated Rechabites, 118 (W. Power 31, W. Dougherty 30. W. Ryan 19. J. ...

    Article : 84 words
  23. HORSE SWERVES INTO TREE.

    BENALLA, Sunday.—The inquest concerning the death of Hugh Flynn was concluded on Saturday, before the deputy coroner, Mr. Walker. ...

    Article : 383 words
  24. PUTTEES FOR BOYS.

    Sir,—I am the father of five boys—three enrolled, two to follow in the course. Having just listened to one lad complaining about "leg-weariness," for which he blames ...

    Article : 262 words
  25. THEATRICAL WORKERS.

    An extension of the boycott of non-unionists has been decided on by the federal council of the Theatrical Employees' Association. Last week notice was given to men employed in some of the ...

    Article : 278 words
  26. FITZROY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,362 words
  27. CYCLING.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—A sports meeting in connection with the Sydney Hospital centenary was opened to-night at the Sydney Sports-ground. Some good racing took place. The chief cycling ...

    Article : 122 words
  28. CLERGYMAN AND COUNCIL.

    Recently the Prahran City Band held [?] church parade, and, in company with the mayor and councillors, attended service at St. Matthew's Church. Taking advantage ...

    Article : 182 words
  29. ROWING.

    The following entries have been received for the regatta, which will be held on December 2:— Maiden Sculls.—Hawthorn, Yarra Yarra, Essendon (Birkenhead). Essendon (Husbands), ...

    Article : 168 words
  30. BOARD OF WORKS WAGES.

    At the meeting of the Richmond Council on Monday night a communication was received from the Port Melbourne Council asking that the representatives of the former council on the ...

    Article : 241 words
  31. HACKESCHMIDT'S EXPLANATION.

    Sir,—I think it is fair to myself, and due to my many friends, to make a public statement with reference to my recent match in Chicago. Since the unsatisfactory contest of ...

    Article : 708 words
  32. HONORARY MINISTERS' AID.

    PERTH, Monday.—The honorary Ministers, Mr. A. Angwin, M.L.A., and Mr. Dodd, M.L.C., are to relieve the Colonial Secretary (Mr. Drew) of a good deal of the ...

    Article : 72 words
  33. MOTOR TRAFFIC.

    In the Malvern Court yesterday, before Messrs. M'Millan, Moran, Weller, and Kiddle, J.P.'s, three defendants. Sydney Featherston, Arthur W. Pla[?], and Leopold F. Herz, were charged with ...

    Article : 63 words
  34. DROWNED WHILE BATHING.

    SEA LAKE, Monday.—Sydney Pomeroy, aged 19 years, son of a farmer, was drowned while bathing in Lake Tyrell on Sunday. ...

    Article : 32 words
  35. SWIMMING.

    The allocation committee of the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association met at the Amateur Sports Club yesterday evening, when the undermentioned carnival dates and championships were ...

    Article : 171 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,011 words
  37. HORSE'S FATAL SLIP.

    NARRANDERA (N.S.W.), Monday.—A sad fatal accident occurred seven miles from here on Saturday. Two men, Herbert Henry Simpson and Arthur Nethersole, ...

    Article : 144 words
  38. CARTING BEFORE HOURS.

    In the North Melbourne Court yesterday, J. Earl was fined 5/, with £1/1/ costs, for having permitted William Johnson to cart timber along Queensberry-street. North Melbourne. on October ...

    Article : 84 words
  39. NEW WAGES BOARDS.

    The State Executive Council yesterday agreed to the appointment of new wages boards for the following c1asses of employees, in accordance with the authority given by the State Parliament last ...

    Article : 66 words
  40. BOXING.

    In a recent interview with Billy M'Clain, Sam M'Vea's manager, he said he had evolved a scheme by which he hoped to discover a white champion. The sporting papers of Australia should each ...

    Article : 158 words
  41. WORKMAN'S SKULL FRACTURED.

    LAUNCESTON, Monday.—William Cameron, benchman, employed at T. B. Margett's sawmill at Riana, was struck on the head by a piece of timber to-day. ...

    Article : 68 words
  42. PASTRYCOOKS' BOARD.

    According to an order passed by the State Executive Council yesterday, the determination of the Pastrycooks' Wages Board is to be operative in the metropolitan district, in all cities and towns, ...

    Article : 58 words
  43. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

    Singles Championship of Australasia.—At 10.30, Rice v. Thomas: at 2. Heath v. Jones: at 4.30, Down v. Barnard: at 5.30, Wertheim v. Rolland. Doubles Championship of Australia.—At 11.30. ...

    Article : 954 words
  44. CRUSHED BENEATH LORRY.

    BRISBANE, Monday.—A fatal accident occurred this afternoon at Rosalie, a suburb of Brisbane, whereby a carter was killed and another seriously injured. William ...

    Article : 124 words
  45. RESUMPTION AT MOUNT LYELL.

    QUEENSTOWN, Monday.—Work at the Mount Lyell Company's mines is being steadily resumed, and the present indications are that Mr. Murray's expectations in regard to the date of ore ...

    Article : 190 words
  46. EGG-LAYING COMPETITION.

    Two pens of White Leghorns—Messrs. R. W. Pope's and W.J. Thomton's—each produced 38 eggs in the egg-laying competition at Burnley-gardens last week. The total for ...

    Article : 155 words
  47. QUARTET[?] VEREIN ARION.

    The Quartet-Verein Arion gave their 30th concert last evening, in the Deutch Turn-Verein-hall, in the presence of a large audience. Herr B. Wendlandt, the ...

    Article : 119 words
  48. JAM-WORKERS' DISPUTE.

    HOBART, Monday.—Mr. Henry Jenes, of Jones and Co., addressed the employees to-day regarding the demands of the workers in the jam industry. He said that if they persisted the jam-making ...

    Article : 260 words
  49. NEXT YEAR'S CONTEST.

    Conditions have now been drawn up by the Department of Agriculture for the second egg-laying competition, which is to be conducted at Burnley between April ...

    Article : 322 words
  50. BATHING RESTRICTIONS.

    At the meeting of the Albert-park Yachting and Angling Club last night discussion took place on the action of the South Melbourne City Council in refusing the request ...

    Article : 180 words
  51. EPSOM ENTRIES.

    Novice Handicap, Five furlongs.—Thunderpeal, Transmigration, Southern Belle, Coolagainvah, Niko Maru, Beechworth, Madeben, Seylla, Golden Princess Wingarara, Vod[?], Mower, Recaller, ...

    Article : 218 words
  52. BOXING.

    At the Athletic Club last evening Frank O'Grady met "Jimmy" Armstrong. O'Grady, who was several pounds lighter than his opponent, displayed good footwork, and showed himself possessed of ...

    Article : 356 words
  53. WOMAN'S MONEY STOLEN.

    According to a report made to the police, Mrs. Louisa Schott, of Edgevale-road, Kew, was robbed of 18 sovereigns in Lonsdale-street on Saturday. The money was ...

    Article : 39 words
  54. BENDIGO JOCKEY CLUB ENTRIES.

    Epsom Plate and Purse. Five furlongs.—Win[?] chess, Reigle, L[?]dy Gunyah, Sea Dog, Narelle, Moloney (late Manchester), Glascow, Southern Belle, Langtoun, Frembex, Purleigh, Shackleton, ...

    Article : 182 words
  55. DRINKING ON BAY STEAMERS.

    Sir,—Yesterday (Sunday), on board the excursion steamer Hygein, some drunken persons seemed to roam all over the ship of their own will. Some fought, and at ...

    Article : 129 words
  56. GYMNASIUM FOR MALVERN.

    For some time the question of a gymnasium for the Malvern Harriers has been under consideration. A building originally erected by a Malvern club has now been ...

    Article : 119 words
  57. MOTOR TRIP TO SYDNEY.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—A party of wellknown residents of Geelong, Colonel and Mrs. Strong, Councillor and Mrs. J. C. King, Councillor and Mrs. Arthur Holden, ...

    Article : 76 words
  58. YOU AUSTRALIANS

    If So. Help Us To Unearth a "WHITE HOPE." Bully M'Clain, manager for Sam M'Vea, says:— "You have the finest big men in the world in Australia, but they lack skill. Break the monot[?]ny ...

    Article : 114 words
  59. Advertising

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    Advertising : 40 words
  60. Advertising

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    Advertising : 39 words
  61. Advertising

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  62. SECOND DAY.—THURSDAY, NOV. 30.

    Grand-stand Handicap. Five furlongs.—Winchess, Reigle, Lady Gunyah, Narelle, langtoun, Orvicto, Purleigh, Fre[?]bex, [?]areful, Sunstone, Ambrosia, Beechworth, Kagi, Yarrien, Apiarist, ...

    Article : 187 words
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