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  2. DRUNKEN CAR DRIVERS.

    Mr. Knight, P.M., issued a warnin[?] motorists in the City Court yester[?] when he was dealing with Ernest O[?] aged 31 years, a motor engineer, who [?] ...

    Article : 289 words
  3. GIFT TO OCEAN ROAD TRUST.

    A welcome gift to the Ocean Road Trust is this motor-truck for road construction. It was presented by the Associated Equipment Co. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 28 words
  4. NATURE NOTES AND QUERIES.

    From Hamilton Mr. Forsyth directs attention to a reference to wild ducks nesting which appears in the "Broughton Reminiscences," lately published in "The ...

    Article : 1,508 words
  5. NEW BOOKS

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  6. HOLIDAY GAMES AT CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS.

    Reference was made yesterday to the growth of public interest [?]n children's playgrounds in the metropolis and the need for play leaders. A visitor to ono of these popular resorts for children during the holidays surprised the young patrons engaged in a contest to show which pair could swing the highest on the swings provided by the municipality. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 66 words
  7. FICTION OF THE DAY.

    There are three engaging children whom everyone will like in Mrs. J. E. Buckrose's new story, "Susan in Charge" (London: Herbert Jenkins). They lend humour to ...

    Article : 771 words
  8. WANTED, AN OWNER.

    This is the pony which was [?]red as a prize to the holder of the winning button issued at a charity carnival h[?]ld at De[?]pdene on November 24. The number is 2,188, but no one has yet claimed the prize. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 43 words
  9. DANGEROUS CORNER.

    The frequency with which motor-car accidents occur at the corner of Burke and Toorak roads, Cambewell, is becoming a matter of great concern to ...

    Article : 321 words
  10. MODELLING AN AUSTRALIAN SHEEP STATION.

    At the War Museum [?] complete model of an Australian sheep station is being prepared for the Australian section of the British Empire Exhibition. The craftsmen are shown at work. From left to right:—Messrs. A. Henderson (mod[?]er); A. E. Scannell (draughtsman), and C. H. McMillan (figure-worker). The "run" is complete in every detail; the black cuttings depicted on the model are for the insertion of mechanical tracks, which will convey the sheep through the drafting and dipping yards into the pastures. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 89 words
  11. BACK FROM THE HOLIDAYS.

    Little family groups, luggage laden and encumbered by great bun[?]hes of gumleaves and other trophies of the bush, emerged from the metropolitan railway stations yesterday. They were taking part in the great "back to home" movement. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 41 words
  12. SHOPLIFTER CAUGHT.

    The suspicious conduct of a woman in the drapery shop of Bussell, Robson Pty. Ltd., Bourke street, on Christmas Eve, attracted the attention of Ruth Inglis, ...

    Article : 177 words
  13. HIS NEW ANTLERS.

    The fine Waipiti de[?]r (Canadian [?]) at the Zoological Gardens is rejoicing in a brand new set of antlers, with "moss" thickly covering every inch of the bran[?]hing horn. He will soon ru[?] this "moss" off, and leave his head adornment smooth, hard, and shining. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 49 words
  14. TENNIS AT SOUTH YARRA.

    After the postponement caused by the Boxing Day storm, play was resumed on soft courts yesterday [?]n the South Yarra Tennis Club's Christmas tournament. From left to right are:—I. D. McInnes, the Davis Cup representative, playing against G. S. Daley in the singles championship; P. O'Hara Wood, who defeated H. Wallace 6-4, 6-2 [?] the same event; Misses E. Calhoun and K. Murdo[?]h in the women's "B" grade singles. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 74 words
  15. ESCAPES FROM GAOL.

    When two prisoners, De Vere and Osborne, escaped from the Bendigo Goal a board was appointed to inquire into a charge of negligence preferred against G. V. ...

    Article : 108 words
  16. CONSTABLE SHOOTS.

    After a exciting [?]hase in the city on Wednesday night James Davidson, aged 27 years, labourer, and William Herrington, aged 2[?] years, miner, were arrested. ...

    Article : 311 words
  17. NEWSPAPER THIEF PUNISHED.

    That he wanted to make a few shillings for Christmas was the explanation offered by Edwin Doubleday, aged 26 years, labourer, for having stolen 13 copies of a ...

    Article : 218 words
  18. SENSATIONAL CRICKET.

    One of the most sensational incidents in interstate cricket occurred at the M.C.C. ground yesterday, w[?] the [?]t batsm[?]n of the N[?]w South Wales eleven were being summar[?]ly dismissed by the Victorians. After Ma[?]rtney had failed to score, Andrews tried to pull Li[?]t, and sk[?]d the [?]all behind the wick[?]. E[?]is, the Victorian wicketkeeper, [?]tly waited for the [?]atch—and missed it! [?]yd[?]r, sh[?]wn standing just behind E[?]s with the [?] apparently to[?]ching his elbow as it passed through E[?]is's hands, [?]ved f[?] and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 132 words
  19. ZOO" CELEBRITY'S DEATH.

    After 16 years of carefree captivity, a noted favourite at the Zoological Gardens[?] the "old man" kangar[?], died recently. He stood over 6 f[?]t in height, and is here dep[?]tedted in his prime. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 36 words
  20. "DRUNKEN ESCAPADE."

    The story of a young man's drunken escapade in Colli[?]s street was told in the City Court yesterday, when Leonard Saker, aged 20 years, labourer, was charged with having [?]ssaulted a ...

    Article : 436 words
  21. THIEVES WITH AXE DISTURBED.

    Two young men were attempting to break open the door of Mr. J. G. Harle's tobacco shop [?] High street, Kew, early on Wednesday morning when they were disturbed ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. HOLIDAY "TWO-UP."

    Five young men were charged at the Collingwood Court on Thursday with having played an unlawful game in a public place. Evidence given by Plain-clothes Constable McPherson ...

    Article : 133 words
  23. Classified Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 163 words
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