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  2. MAMMOTH HATSTACK.

    What is claimed to be a record haystack for Australia is shown in this photograph, taken on the property of Mr. R. Toper, at Ballan. It contains 500 tons of hay, and is about 264ft. in length. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 39 words
  3. RURAL INTERESTS.

    A satisfactory condition of affairs continues to prevail at the Rochester irrigation settlements—Bamawin and Nanneella —where substantial progress is being made. ...

    Article : 1,677 words
  4. NOTES FOR BOYS.

    Upon the subject of fish always taking smaller fish-hait head first, Mr. H. W. Ford says that in his experience it is the rule with all fish, the conger sel, however, being a notable exception. ...

    Article : 864 words
  5. FORMER CAPTAIN'S ROMANCE.

    The hearing of cross-petitions for a dissolution of the marriage of Charles Edwin Gatliff, aged 40 years, formerly a captain in the Australian Field Artillery, of ...

    Article : 633 words
  6. MUSICAL AFTERNOON AIDS GIRL GUIDES.

    In aid of the Girl Guide movement a card party and musical afternoon was arranged yesterday at the Town Hall by the Lady Mayoress (Mrs. J. W. Swanson) and her committee. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Stradbroke were present, and members of the "O'Brien Girl" company entertained the gathering. In the group are shown the Lady Mayoress and committee, from left to right, as follows:—Front Row—Mrs. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 104 words
  7. "O'BRIEN GIRL" PICNIC.

    Members of the "O'Brien Girl" company enjoyed themselves at a picnic and dance at Mentone on Sunday Sporting events were decided on the Epsom racecourse, and bathing on the Mentone boach was popular. Some members of the chorus and their friends are shown in a "water ballet." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 45 words
  8. COAL TRIBUNAL.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—That the coal tribunal is proving a hindrance rather than a help to the smooth working of the coalmining industry is the opinion of a ...

    Article : 424 words
  9. GENERAL TOPICS.

    Len Soulsby (Rheola) says that be caught very uncommon rabbit. It was larger than a ordinary rabbit, its for of a greyish yellow colour, and about two inches in length. A similar rabbit ...

    Article : 880 words
  10. KERB FRUIT MARKET AT KEW.

    Increasing custom is being given to the "kerb market" for fruit at the East Kew tram terminus, established through the efforts of the president of the Kew Women's Progress Guild (Mrs. F. J. Barnard) after conference with the Fruitgrowers' Association. The market is popular with housewives, who are enabled to get fruit about 50 per cent. cheaper than in shops. The markets are held at the same site every Saturday morning. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 77 words
  11. NEW ORGAN FOR WELSH CHURCH.

    Members of the Welsh Presbyterian Church, Latrobe street, are proud of their new pipe organ, which was dedicated by the minister, the Rev Dr. Egryn Jones, on Sunday, when a recital was given by Dr A E. Floyd, organist of St Paul's Cathedral. The organ is stated to be a particularly ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  12. CHILD KILLED BY CAR.

    Conflicting police evidence regarding the sobriety of the two occupants of a motorcar which knocked down and killed Alfred Patrick Peterson, aged 5 years, of Cecil ...

    Article : 412 words
  13. NEW SETTLERS ARRIVE BY BENALLA.

    Another batch of new settlers arrived in Melbourne from England by the Benalla yesterday. They were officially welcomed at the offices of the State immigration Bureau. The Salvation Army made itself responsible for 12 young widows with children who made the voyage to take up rural engagements, and army "officers' are shown, welcoming, these new arrivals on the gansway. Some good type of ex-service man who intend settling in Victoria are shown on board and disembarking. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  14. 107 YEARS OLD TO-DAY.

    MR. HENRY MOORE. of 131 Ross, street, Port Melbourne, celebrates to-day his 107th birthday. He is well known in the district as ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 81 words
  15. IN THE OPEN AIR.

    "A.F." (Camberwell) is but one of many who believed that opossums lived entirely on gum leaves, preferably the leaves of the peppermint gum. Hearing something dropping ...

    Article : 324 words
  16. SHOOTING IN STREET.

    MILDURA, Friday.—At the Mildura Police, Court to-day William David Robinson, bookmaker, was charged with shooting at Con O'Connell, with intent to do ...

    Article : 83 words
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    Advertising : 38 words
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