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  2. NEW BOOKS.

    "The Decadence of Europe," by Francesco Nitti. (London:—T. Fisher Unwin Ltd.) "Three Hundred Hints on Modern Dancing," by Edward Scott. (London: George Allen and ...

    Article : 253 words
  3. NATURE NOTES AND QUERIES.

    In reply to J. Brabner (Ballarat), I have no record as to the greatest length known for the giant earth worm of Gippsland. A seven foot specimen has, I think, been ...

    Article : 1,677 words
  4. ESTATE AGENTS' PICNIC.

    In spite of the heat members of the Melbourne and Suburban Real Estate Agents and Auctioners' Association thoroughly enjoyed thier second annual picnic yesterday "down the pay" to Queenseliff. Inset are shown Messrs. Jewell, M.L.A. (left), Kiernan, M.L.C. (centre), and Cotter, M.L.A., who joined the picnickers. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. RARE SEA CAPTURE.

    Such a giant sea turtle as the specimen caught at Port Fairy on Saturday is a remarkably rare visitor to soothern waters, its home being in the warm seas of the Pacific. The turtle was captured by Messrs. Kearneys after it had become tangled in the ropes connecting crayfish pots. The size of the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 72 words
  6. TRADE WITH BRITAIN.

    Interesting particulars of the percentage of competitive imports from Great Britain and other countries were given by the senior British Trade Commissioner in ...

    Article : 1,159 words
  7. FICTION OF THE DAY.

    It is safe to predict a large and enthusiastic circle of readers for Mr. Philip MacDonald's novel, "Gentleman Bill" (London: Herbert Jenkins), for the hero, Bill ...

    Article : 714 words
  8. GREAT FIRE IN ADELAIDE.

    This view of the gutted interior of Duncan and Fraser's motor works in Adelaide was taken one hour after the disastrous outbreak early on Wednesday morning. The fire was one of the largest which has occurred in Adelaide, the damage being estimated at £200,000. Of 200 motor-cars on the premises only two Fords were saved, the remainder being converted into scrap iron. After sweeping through Duncan and Fraser's works the fire destroyed half the block of buildings occupied by the Farmers' Union. The premises were well covered by Insurance. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  9. ARCHBISHOP DEDICATES SCHOOL BUILDING.

    Archbishop Lees officially opened and dedicated yesterday new buildings for the Shelford Girls' School, and Kindegarton, St. Mary's, Caulfield. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  10. BUSH FIRES IN DANDENONG RANGES.

    Great excitement prevailed yesterday at Belgrave, Sassafras, and Olinda, which were threatened by bush fires. A strong force of fire-fighters, assisted by a lucky change of wind at lunch time, saved the townships. The photographs show fire-fighting at Olinda; one of the fire-fighters, cheerfully optimistic after 8 hours' work in record heat; and a large [?] which fell across the main road between Olinda and Sassafras. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  11. ALLEGED FACTORY BREAKING.

    On a charge of having broken into the factory of Allen and Co., jewellers, Rickards Buildings, Little Collins street, on February 15 and stolen jewellery valued ...

    Article : 163 words
  12. OVERCROWDED SCHOOL.

    When the model school at Canterbury was first opened to accommodate 425 children, it was opened to that so many scholars in excess of this number were enrolled ...

    Article : 267 words
  13. DISABLED BY MOTOR-CYCLE.

    Before Judge Dethridge and a jury of four, in ihe County Court yesterday, Mrs. Florence Boulton, of Dennis street, Northcode, claimed from William Leslie Flood ...

    Article : 154 words
  14. CINEMA V. THEATRE.

    The competition between the cinema and the theatre was transformed into friendly rivairy on the cricket field yesterday, when representatives of the picture show interests met a from Her Majesty's Theatre, A typical group-of players at the Collingwood ground is d[?]picted. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 36 words
  15. KINGLARKE DISTRICT RAILWAY.

    The Railways Standing Committee will hear evidence as under regarding the question of railway connection with the kinglake districe:—Monday, March 5, at ...

    Article : 104 words
  16. TRINITY COLLEGE.

    Award of scholarships and exhibitions to candidates in their second or higher year at the University:—R. R. Carran, A. M. White scholarship, of £75, for one year, P. Jones, G. F. Rusden, ...

    Article : 84 words
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