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  2. CAMPERDOWN TURF CLUB RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 183 words
  3. NATURE NOTES AND QUERIES.

    Mr. Chas. French, jun., Government entomologist, sends some notes on the pumpkin beetle about which W.H.S. made inquiry:—"When pumpkin plants are dying ...

    Article : 1,886 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THIS WEEK'S EVENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 110 words
  5. NEW BOOKS, &C. GENERAL LITERATURE.

    "Daily Dinners," by Nancy Lake. (London: Frederick Warne and Co.) "Pictnresque Paraguay," by Alexander K. Macdonald. (London: O. H. Kelly.) ...

    Article : 433 words
  6. QUESTIONS OF THE HOUR.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 131 words
  7. CRICKET-GROUND CABS.

    Sir,—I desire to call the attention of the municipal authorities to what may some day lead to a serious accident. I refer to the inadequate means provided for ...

    Article : 235 words
  8. SPORTING NOTES.

    To-day the Ballarat Miners' Turf Club will hold a race meeting. A special train will leave Spencer-street for Ballarat at 25 minutes to 10 o'clock arriving at Ballarat ...

    Article : 1,290 words
  9. IMMORAL LITERATURE.

    Sir,—The able and thoughtful leader on the above-mentioned subject attracts the attention of all genuine lovers of freedom of thought in its best sense. While one ...

    Article : 172 words
  10. BOXING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 words
  11. FICTION OF THE DAY.

    Back in "the spacious days of Great Elizabeth," a Portuguese soldier, capable, loyal, honest, and brave, by name Francisco Barreto, was entrusted by his King with ...

    Article : 1,617 words
  12. CIVIL SERVANTS OR—MASTERS

    Sir,—I would most heartily thank you for the leader to-day protesting against the increasing bureaucratic encroachments upon the liberty of the citizen. My ...

    Article : 252 words
  13. "TO-NIGHTS—BIG—BATTLES!"

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 55 words
  14. THE RAILWAYS. CAULFIELD DUPLICATION SCHEME.

    In view of the fact that the Railway Commissioners had declined to grant a request for increased pay to men engaged on the duplication of the Caulfield line. 60 ...

    Article : 189 words
  15. SHAKESPEARE'S HEROINES.

    When Mr. Frank Harris's book, "The Man Shakespeare," appeared a few years ago, it was everywhere hailed, by those whose opinion is worth listening to, as a ...

    Article : 4,056 words
  16. FITZROY WEIGHTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 348 words
  17. STREET ANNOYANCE.

    Sir,—The protest in "The Argus" against the annoyance to which women are subjected has come not a moment too soon. It is appareat to anyone frequenting the ...

    Article : 146 words
  18. TRAIN OVERSHOOTS STATION.

    Passengers who travelled from Flindersstreet station to Elsternwick by the 3 p.m. train on Wednesday state that as Windsor station was approached a number of ...

    Article : 202 words
  19. WOODEND RACING CLUB WEIGHTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 285 words
  20. EFFICIENT FIRE-BREAKS.

    Sir,—It may not be generally thought by pastoralists and others having grazing areas what cheap and efficient fire-breaks can be made by the use and judicious planting of ...

    Article : 470 words
  21. NEW STEAM CAR.

    Arrangements have been completed by the railway commissioners, at the instigation of the Premier (Mr. Murray), for the provision of a steam motor rail car for trial ...

    Article : 137 words
  22. LAWN TENNIS.

    The sub-committee appointed by the council of the Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria, has arranged that the complimentary dinner to be given to Messrs. Brookes, Dunlop, Heath, and Rice shall ...

    Article : 105 words
  23. KATAMATITE REQUEST.

    A deputation representing the Katamatite district was introduced to Mr. Billson (Minister for Railways) by Mr. Graham (Minister for Agriculture) yesterday, and ...

    Article : 171 words
  24. YACHTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 341 words
  25. CHARGE OF WIFE DESERTION.

    John Robert Henderson, who was charged at the City Court on Wednesday with having obtained £5 from a hotel-keeper at West Wyalong, by means of a ...

    Article : 151 words
  26. RABBIT DENTRUCTION.

    Sir,—In January, 1908, the Department of Agriculture notified through their journal that they were collecting information as to the best means of destroying this ...

    Article : 126 words
  27. BOWLS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 130 words
  28. ROWING.

    The Upper Yarra Association's annual regatta will take place to-morrow, over the "Hentey" mile on the Yarra. Thirty-six events are to be decided, the racing commencing at 1 o'clock. ...

    Article : 36 words
  29. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE.

    The chemistry laboratory, will be open to students who require to do practical work for the supplementary examinations on Monday, February 12, and following days, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...

    Article : 46 words
  30. PARMERS' ORGANISATION.

    Sir,—With farmers successfully organised the demands of the Rural Workers' Union can be steadied down to a fair thing, and the markets for farm produce can also be ...

    Article : 162 words
  31. SWIMMING.

    The various interstate swimmers taking part in the Australian championships will leave Adelaide to-day (Friday) for Western Australia for the second series of the championships, which are to ...

    Article : 99 words
  32. CLUB CHAMPIONS.

    The championship of the Cheltenham Club was decided yesterday, when F. Judd defeated W. Wolf by all points to 27. Judd held the position last year also. ...

    Article : 35 words
  33. Advertising

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    Advertising : 325 words
  34. NORTH-EAST AND GOULBURN VALLEY ASSOCIATION.

    SEYMOUR, Thursday.—Seymour defeated Euroa on Wednesday in the North-East and Goulburn Valley Association matches. Scores:—Seymour, 50: Euroa, 33, This is the first defeat Euroa has ...

    Article : 48 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 263 words
  36. TASMANIAN CHAMPIONSHIP.

    LAUNCESTON, Thursday.—J. E. Williams of the Association club, Launceston, won the Tasmanian championship to-day. defeating J. Thurston by 21 points to 15. ...

    Article : 30 words
  37. COUNTRY MATCHES.

    MALDON, Thursday. A game was played on the local green on Wednesday between Maryborough and the local club. The green was in good order, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. The ...

    Article : 116 words
  38. DESTRUCTION OF FLIES.

    Sir,—Referring to Dr. Summons's address last night on the ordination of the house by. I desire to say that I purchased a regulation dirt[?]bin in order that garbage ...

    Article : 124 words
  39. THE GUN.

    The Melbourne Gun Club's [?]ture for this afternoon is the sixth competution for the [?]leigh Cup, of £10. The leading attraction for to-morrow afternoon is the fifth competution for Mr. A. ...

    Article : 65 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 17 words
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