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  2. SHOPBREAKIXG AT FITZROY.

    Before Mr. Justice Schutt in the Criminal Court yesterday the trial was concluded of Frank Newport, William Cole, Arnold Lind, Harold Cocks, and ...

    Article : 323 words
  3. FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.

    While many areas which during the week-end showed the full effects of the flood are still under water, the levels are steadily fa[?]ng. This is particularly noticeable at Abbotsford, where this photograph of the Yarra Falls Knitting Mills was taken at midday yesterday. The dark band along the walls shows the extent to which the flood has abated. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE VISITS GASWORKS.

    The select committee appointed by the State Parliament to investigate the provisions of the two gas bills visited yesterday the West Melbourne works of the Metropolitan Gas company before taking formal evidence. Examining charts by one of the retorts from left to right are Messrs. J. N. Reeson (chief engineer of the company), Eggleston, M.L.A., Weaver, M.L.A., Farthing, M.L.A., and West, M.L.A. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 67 words
  5. GAS COMPANY'S PLANT.

    Details of the conditions of the Metropolitan Gas Company's general plant and mains, and his views concerning a desirable standard of the calorific value of ...

    Article : 1,076 words
  6. BY-LAW CHALLENGED.

    On return of an order nisi argument was heard by Mr. Justice Weigall in the Practice Court yesterday in regard to a building by-law made by the Council of ...

    Article : 481 words
  7. MORRISON—IRVINE WEDDING.

    Exceptional interest was shown yesterday in a wedding at Scots Church, Collins street. Miss Beatrice Wanliss Irvine, daughter of His Excellece[?] the Lieutenant-Governor (Sir William Irvine) and Lady Irvine, was married to Mr. James H. Morrison, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Morrison, of St. Peter's Pass, Oatlands (Tas.). On the left the bride and bridegroom are leaving the church after the ceremony. A dense crowd of spectators awaited them. In the centre Miss Nancy Irvine, younger sister of the bride, is leaving with the best man, Mr. Leonard Seal, followed by the second bridesmaid, Miss E[?]speth Cameron, of Mona Vale (Tas.), with the groomsman, Mr. William Irvine. On the right His Excellency assists the bride from her car at the church gates, while a constable keeps the crowd back. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 136 words
  8. CHEQUES QUESTIONED.

    With a brief spread out before him in the dock John Robert McKenzie, described as a farmer from Lascelles, entered upon his own defence in the Criminal Court ...

    Article : 437 words
  9. UNLAWFUL SALE OF LIQUOR.

    Before Mr. T. Wade, P.M., in the North Melbourne Court on Monday, Joseph Teufer was charged with having sold liquor without a license. There were three ...

    Article : 163 words
  10. SUBSCRIPTION RECOVERED.

    An unusual claim was decided by Judge Wasley in the County Court yesterday. The treasurer of the Victorian Railways Professional Officers' Association (F.R. Wilson), on behalf of himself ...

    Article : 294 words
  11. SCHOOLBOY ATHLETES.

    One of the great features of public school sport is that the boy strives not for personal gain, but for the honour of the school[?] or, in the annual sports contests, for his house or section. At the Wesley College sports yesterday sectional races for a championship shield aroused the keenest rivalry. Typical young athletes are "straining upon the start" in the 300 yards race for boys under 15. From left to right:—H. S. Klemmer, E. B. Bremner, F. F. Timson, G. Lumley, H. D. Goldsmith, A. J. Tress, A. F. B. Galagher, and W. M. Thompson. The race was won by Goldsmith, with Tress second, and Klemmer third, and was a victory for the "white" section over two "purple" representatives. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 124 words
  12. POST-OFFICE FOR ELWOOD.

    The Postmaster-General (Mr. Gibson) promised a deputation yesterday that an amount for the election of a post-office at Elwood would be placed on the Estimates ...

    Article : 197 words
  13. "CHILDREN OF DUST."

    Pathos and humour are blended in "Children of Dust," a First National film, which was privately screened yesterday. The story opens with an old gardener ...

    Article : 174 words
  14. CAR STRIKES PEDESTRIAN.

    Robert Charles Jeffires, aged 30 years, boot manufacturer, of Broadway, Camberwell, was charged in the City Court yesterday with having negligently driven a ...

    Article : 200 words
  15. CANOES AT HENLEY.

    Sir,—All canoe enthusiasts will be surprised at the lack of encouragement rendered by the Henley committee, who exclude canoe events from the programme. ...

    Article : 412 words
  16. MOTORS AND TRAMS.

    Sir,—Now that the trial is over, and the driver who was unfortunate enough to run my father down and cause his death has been pronounced guiltless of the ...

    Article : 103 words
  17. RECEPTION AT STONNINGTON.

    At the vice-regal residence, Stonnington, a reception followed the wedding yesterday. On the eastern steps from left to right are the Hon. Mrs. Pitt Rivers, Mesdames Norman Brookes, Er[?] Harrison, H. Emmerton, and W. J. T. Clarke. Inset is the Rev. Dr. A. Marshall, who christened the bride and officiated at her marriage. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  18. TRANS-PACIFIC WIRELESS TESTS.

    Atmospheric conditions, a strong "stati[?]," and considerable interference from radiating receiving circuits hampered the second series of Trans-Pacific wireless tests on Monday night. A certain measure of success was attained[?] however, in that a number of calls from stations in the United States was heard. This set, owned by Mr. H. K. Love, of East Malvern, a noted amateur experimenter, succeeded in picking up the calls on 200 ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  19. VALUELESS CHEQUE.

    Frederick Hogan, traveller, aged 33 years, appeared at the Fitzroy Court on Monday, before Mr. A. A. Kelley, P.M.[?] and Mr. Mayberry[?] J.P. charged with having obtained £2/6/ in cash and [?] worth ...

    Article : 214 words
  20. FLOURISHING MONTAGUE.

    A deputation of the South Melbourne Council, introduced by Mr. Mathews, M.H.R., asked the Postmaster-General (Mr. Gibson) yesterday to provide a post-office ...

    Article : 95 words
  21. FIGHT AT FOOTBALL MATCH.

    Particulars of a disturbance which took place on the North M[?]bourne Football-ground, during the progress of a match on the afternoon of Saturday, September 29, were given before Mr. T. Wade, P.M., ...

    Article : 147 words
  22. OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOUR ON TRAM.

    Frederick James Maudsley, labourer aged 26 years, appeared at the Fitzroy Court on Monday, before Mr. Kelley, P.M., and Messrs. Denton[?] Rosen, and Mayberry[?] J.P.'s. charged with having behaved in ...

    Article : 80 words
  23. ARREST IN SYDNEY.

    Word was received yesterday by Superintendent[?] Potter, of the Criminal Investigation Branch, that Albert Edwin Mo[?] had been arrested in Sydney on a warrant charged with having obtained four ...

    Article : 59 words
  24. FA[?]AL FALL FROM LADDER.

    ADELAIDE[?] Monday.—Mr. Henry [?] old [?] [?] ...

    Article : 9 words
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