The Elections and Qualifications Committee of the Legislative Assembly yesterday concluded its labours in connection with the East Melbourne petition. The committee ...
Article : 803 wordsThe growth of art unions and raflles at bazaars was the cause of a protest against gambling by representatives of the Council of Churches and the Social Reform ...
Article : 865 wordsAn arrangement has been made with the Railway Commissioners by which wattleblossom will be carried free on the railways on Saturday and Monday, if addressed to ...
Article : 596 wordsLady Fuller presided over a large and representative body of delegates from a number of the women's associations of Melbourne, which was held at the Town-hall ...
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Advertising : 615 wordsThe traffic on the St. Kilda-Brighton electric tramway showed a considerable increase during the 12 months ended June 30 last, as compared with the previous finanical year. ...
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Advertising : 219 wordsA deputation from residents of the Feratrce Gully district was introduced to the Railway Commissioners on Tuesday by Mr.n Keast, M.L.A. Speakers urged that the ...
Article : 408 wordsA general meeting of the members of the Australian Widows' Fund Life Assurance Society, the second held since the amalagamation of the society with the Mutual Life ...
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Article : 509 wordsThe railway revenue for the seven days ended August 21 was £82,019, as compared with £81,134 for the same period last year, an advance of £885. Passenger returns ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 29 Aug 1912, Page 9
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