Herbert Pitman, boot manufacturer, of Clifton Hill,was committed for trial by the city coroner (Dr.Cole) yeaterday on a charge of manslaughter in connection with ...
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Article : 51 wordsThe Paris correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph"states that it is generally believed that the Germans will sign the peace treaty drawn up by the Allies,but that ...
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Article : 414 wordsInterest in the threatened extension of the seamen's dispute to the southern States centres in a mass meeting convened by the Federal executive of the Federated ...
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Article : 141 wordsHoward Smith Limited have sold the steamer Cycle, 3,987 tons, to a Swedish shipowner, G.[?]arisson, of Gothenburg, for £146,000. ...
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Article : 129 wordsSir,—The fact that the secretary and treasuter of the Actors' Federation are both aggressive unionists and promient in Trades Hall matters should strongly ...
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Article : 173 wordsThe Select Committee of the South Afrcan Assembly appointed to consider the disabilities of British Indians in the Transvaal recommends that all existing trade ...
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Article : 130 wordsTwo war marriages which were dissolved by Mr. Justice Hood in the Divorce Court yesterday, incidentally illustrated the casual was with which some people enter into matrimonial obligations. ...
Article : 409 wordsAn American dirigible has arrived at St. [?]ohn's, Newfoundland, from New York (roughly a distance of 950 miles), in preparation for the competitive Atlantic fights. It ...
Article : 36 wordsSir,—With regard to Mr.M[?]rvale's letter I have taken the trouble to ascertain for what purpose the Actors' Union has been formed, and I find that its constitution ...
Article : 223 wordsQuestions relating to the carrying out of vocational training,and the finding of positions for men so trained, were yesterday discussed between the Minister for ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 17 May 1919, Page 19
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