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  2. GIFT WINDOW UNVEILED.

    The great stained-glass window in the south wall of the Wilson Hall, presented to the university by Mr. Edward Stevens, was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor (Lord Somers) yesterday afternoon. Lord Somers, standing beneath the window, is shown addressing the assemblage. Mr. Stevens is seated on the right of Lord Somers, and in the foreground are (left to right)—Dr. W. S. Littlejohn, Professor Berry, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 88 words
  3. WAGES OF MILL HANDS.

    When the plaint of the Federated Mill and Millers' Employees' Association was again called upon before Judge DrakeBrockman, in the Arbitration Court ...

    Article : 394 words
  4. TORNADO IN FLORIDA.

    The tornado which has wrought such havoe in the West Indies, is said to be now sweeping on towards Florida, which has recontly experienced several such devastating visitations. This photograph, Just received from America, shows some of the damage caused at Fort Pierce, Florida, by a hurricane which swept that region a few weeks ago. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 58 words
  5. LORD MAYOR SUED.

    Senator Guthrie was a witness yesterday in the action in which George Edward Gillett is claiming £10,000 damages from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne (Sir ...

    Article : 1,127 words
  6. STEAMER BEACHED WITH BURNING BUNKERS.

    A striking view of the steamer Castlemoor, which put into Albany (W.A.) harbour last week with a fire raging fiercely in her bunkers. She was beached while attempts were made to subdue the flames. The dense smoke issuing from the vessel indicates the extent of the outbreak. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 52 words
  7. JEWELLERS' CONFERENCE.

    SYDNEY, Monday.—Delegates at the opening of the annual interstate conferonce of the Retail Jewellers' Association today spoke of a slump in the jewellery ...

    Article : 299 words
  8. TWO-YEAR-OLDS ON TRIAL.

    Nearly 4,000 spectators were present at Caulfield racecourse yesterday morning to witness the V.A.T.C.'s traisl of two-year-old horses. The photograph shows the field a furlong from home in the first heat. Stunsail (Top Gallant-Cranbrook) is leading from Regalette (Crowdeanis—Regality), Aloysla (Valais—Cygnea), a Crowdennis—Moorna Lass filly, and Marqueter (Lanius—Chequer). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 51 words
  9. STATE SUPERANNUATION.

    Replying to a statement by the Premier (Mr. Hogan) that for more than 50 years it was never the practice of the Railways department to ante-date retirements. and ...

    Article : 184 words
  10. STRIPS OF TRAM TICKETS.

    A passenger on a cable tram in the city buying [?] the first of the strips of tickets made available by the Tramways Board to the public yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 33 words
  11. MAYOR ENTERTAINS CLERGY.

    At the invitation of the mayor of Malvern (Councillor S. Hattam) clergy representing all denominations in the municipality inspected the new council chambers yesterday morning. In the front row are (left to right)—The Rev. Father B. Benildas (Roman Catholic), the Rev. J. Tyssen (Church of England), Dr. A. Mccallum (Methodist), the Revs. D. Macrae Stewart (Presbyterian), J. Gray, A. Deans (Congregational), and Councillor L. W. Holmes. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  12. ROAD MISHAP AT ARMADALE.

    Following a collision between a horse-drawn vehicle and motor-car near the intersection of High street, Armadale, with Northcote road and Morey street, on March 16, 1928, Albert ...

    Article : 216 words
  13. PONY TAKEN FOR AEROPLANE FLIGHT.

    For the first time in Melbou[?]ne a pony was taken for a flight in an aeroplane yesterday afternoon. The flight was made in an Australian Aerial Services machine, and the pony, a midget Shetland, was accompanied by his owner, The aeroplane passed over the showground and returned to the Coode Island aerodrome. The pony is shown entering and leaving the machine unperturbed by his experience. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  14. DISTURBANCE IN HOTEL.

    A number of men in the bar of the Royal Oak Hotel, Bridge road, Richmond, had an arguments on Saturday afternoon and came to blows. The license (Mrs. Florence McFarlane) and some of her ...

    Article : 89 words
  15. SHIP'S MAIL PILOT RESCUED.

    Commander Louis Demougeet, who landed in the sea [?] the Seilly Isles after being catapulted off the steamer He de France in a seaplane carrying mails for Le Havre. He and his two companions were rescued by a Brixham trawler. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 45 words
  16. CALDER MEMORIAL AVENUE.

    Donations received to date for the Calder Memorial avenue appeal fund amount to £1,390, and promised donations outstanding amount to £277. At a meeting ...

    Article : 263 words
  17. TAXING LIFE ASSURANCE.

    Sir,—Is there any one except a politician who cannot recognise the deliberately cynical, if not politically, dishonest, inconsistency of two of the measures now before ...

    Article : 249 words
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