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  2. PERSONAL.

    Flag were flown on Government and public buildings in London on Saturday in honour of the 23rd anniversary of the King's accession, and a salute of 21 guns ...

    Article : 433 words
  3. The Dry Spell.

    Since 1900 there have been 14 periods from January to April inclusive that were classed as "dry." The returns of rainfall from 10 representative stations in ...

    Article : 279 words
  4. IN SCARLET COAT.

    Enterprise and etiquette rarely go hand in hand. They do so, however, in the case of Mr. Frank Nicholas, of Auburn, Melbourne's first professional toastmaster. Clad ...

    Article : 436 words
  5. SYDNEY DAY BY DAY.

    SYDNEY, Saturday.—It is believed that the people are gradually realising that the one way of escaping a ruinous dictatorship in this State is to vote "Yes" at the ...

    Article : 1,044 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 296 words
  7. THE DIARY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 2,072 words
  8. ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL.

    The Metropolitan Fire Brigade has arranged a concert for Wednesday night at the Anditorium to assist St. Vincent's Hospital appeal for £50,000. Booking is at ...

    Article : 139 words
  9. PINK AND WHITE PEARLS.

    RABAUL (New Guinea), Sunday.—The romantic story of the discovery of a pink pearl and a white pearl of great value is told by Mr. A. C. Lumley a trader from the ...

    Article : 190 words
  10. GIANT TREE FOUND.

    HEALESVILLE, Sunday.—In ideal weather the Healesville Tourist Association conducted an excursion to-day to the summit of Mount Monda for the purpose of ...

    Article : 210 words
  11. OVERSEAS NEWS.

    By special arrangement Reuter's world service, in addition to other special sources of information, is used in the compilation of the overseas intelligence published in this issue, and all rights ...

    Article : 42 words
  12. MR. A. W. DUNLOP.

    Tennis players in all parts of Australa as well as his many other friends will great to learn of the death of Mr. A. W. Dunlop, the former Australian Davis Cup ...

    Article : 579 words
  13. RAILWAY-MEN'S IDEALS.

    Proposals submitted by the transportation branch for advocating a "constructive plan for the realisation of its ideals" were adopted by the annual conference of the ...

    Article : 270 words
  14. The Argus.

    "I am in the place where I am demanded of conscience to spak the truth, and therefore the truth I speak, impugn it whoso list." CORRESPONDENTS are requested to inform the ...

    Article : 172 words
  15. BUSH NURSING HOSPITALS.

    LILYDALE, Sunday.—Built at a cost of £2,400 from funds raised locally, with a gift of £400 from the Edward Wilson (of "The Argus") Trust, and occupying ...

    Article : 526 words
  16. RATES ON CONVENTS.

    A sum of £13,600, inclusive of the cost of the site, was spent in additions to the Brigidine Convent, Mentone, and the additions were opened officially yesterday ...

    Article : 228 words
  17. MONDAY, MAY 8, 1933.

    A number of old truths was restated in the judgment delivered by the Arbitration Court on Friday. The restoration of the 10 per cent. by which ...

    Article : 1,724 words
  18. CONFECTIONERS' JUBILEE.

    Many reminiscences of early unionism in Melbourne were recalled at a golden jubilee social held by the Victorian United Confectioners' Society to celebrate its 50th ...

    Article : 278 words
  19. TROOPING THE COLOUR.

    Several thousand persons assembled at Wattle Park yesterday afternoon to witness the fifth annual trooping of the colour of the 24th Battalion (Kooyong ...

    Article : 159 words
  20. Rev. Father P. M. Parker.

    The death of the Rev. Father P. M. Parker, Roman Catholic parish priest, [?] St. Brigid's, North Fitzroy, occurred o[?] Friday. He had suffered a long illnese. ...

    Article : 369 words
  21. PRAYERS FOR RAIN.

    Assembly Sunday was observed in Presbyterian Ch[?]s yesterday, and visiting preachers occupied several pulpits. The Moderator (the Right Rev. R. Wilson ...

    Article : 237 words
  22. HARBINGER OF WINTER.

    With the approach of winter the mountain districts close to Melbourne have been invaded by a large number of birds, including one member of the bell magpie family, ...

    Article : 265 words
  23. FLOWER DAY APPEAL.

    Because there is a shortage of flowers this year the executive committee of the Victorian Flower-growers' Association, which has conducted the Flower Day ...

    Article : 143 words
  24. MR. STEVENS AT WAGGA.

    WAGGA (N.S.W.), Sunday.—The Premier (Mr. Stevens) paid his first visit as Premier to Wagga on Saturday. The town hall was crowded in the morning for ...

    Article : 223 words
  25. MIDDAY ORGAN RECITALS.

    The next midday organ recital will be given on the Town Hall organ by the city organist (Mr. William McKie) on Friday, May 26. ...

    Article : 30 words
  26. SAFETY ZONES IN WELLINGTON PARADE.

    Sir,—As one who is continually driving a car in and around the city, may I make a suggestion that if put in operation should at least lessen the risk of serious accident ...

    Article : 197 words
  27. WORK ON ANZAC DAY.

    FRANKSTON, Sunday.—In a letter to the Frankston and Hastings Council the Hastings branch of the Returned Soldiers' League complained of the action of the ...

    Article : 126 words
  28. SABBATH-BREAKING AT DROMANA.

    Sir,—I note the letter by W.H.T. to-day concerning motor-cucles at Dromana, and am surprised that anyone could take exception to the event staged on the slopes ...

    Article : 161 words
  29. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    Jessie Rice, formerly of Adelaide street, Murrumbeena, who died on January 24, left by will dated September 18, 1929, real estate of a gross value of £312 and personal property of a gross ...

    Article : 114 words
  30. ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

    C[?] evensong (daily) at 4.45:—Monday ([?] voices) "Thy Word is a Lantern" (P[?] Tuesday, Calkin in [?] flat; "Christ is R[?] (Elvey). Wednesday, Garrett in D; "When [?] ...

    Article : 63 words
  31. PASSENGERS IN ASCANIUS.

    FREMANTLF (W.A.), Sunday.—The following passengers are travelling to Melbourne in the steamer Ascanius:—Lady Ha[?], Mesdames Ferguson, Mattingly, and Turner, Misses Ferguson and ...

    Article : 20 words
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