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  2. FISHING FLEET BLESSED

    PORT FAIRY, Sunday. — In spite [?] boisterous weather the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on the Moyne River [?] nothing in simplicity and impressiven[?] ...

    Article : 292 words
  3. SPRING SHOW AT MT. MACEDON

    MACEDON, Sunday.— Strikingly fresh were the blooms displaced at the Mt. Macedon spring flower show held in the Mt. Macedon Hall on Saturday. Recent ...

    Article : 541 words
  4. SHORTAGE OF WEAVERS

    MARYBOROUGH, Sunday.— The shortage of skilled female labour, particularly weavers, in the textile industry was discussed at the annual conference ...

    Article : 221 words
  5. FRUITGROWERS ANGRY

    FRANKSTON, Saturday.—Orchardists representing fruitgrowing districts of the Mornington Peninsula met in the Somerville Mechanics' Hall last night to protest ...

    Article : 521 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS

    AVOCA.— A Border Leicester ram owned by Mrs. J. Alt, has just been shorn. The fleece turned the scale at 251b. The staple was 14½ inches in length. ...

    Article : 462 words
  7. Notes on the Cables CAMPAIGNING ON THE EQUATOR

    THE fortunes of Free France continue to fluctuate—as fluctuate they must until the decisive showdown in Europe— but it is apparent from the latest cable ...

    Article : 741 words
  8. LETTERS to the EDITOR

    Sir,—In the dark ages, of which we know so little, Ireland kept the lamp of culture and civilisation alight for the whole of Europe. What is she doing ...

    Article : 399 words
  9. METICULOUS

    Sir,—I am ready to do anything in reason to assist Mr. A. J. Chambers in preventing a recrudescence of the "meticulous" epidemic which spotted like measles ...

    Article : 107 words
  10. WATCHMAN ON 3UZ

    Sir,—It is pleasant to hear "The Watchman" on the air again. His honest comments upon events of the day are refreshing, and 3UZ is to be congratulated on ...

    Article : 62 words
  11. THE WET CANTEEN

    Sir,—Repeatedly, in your columns and elsewhere, the conclusions of the highest scientific authorities have been quoted, showing that even one alcoholic drink ...

    Article : 126 words
  12. BERWICK SHOW

    BERWICK, Sunday.—All attendance and entry records were, broken at the cambined show of the Berwick and Dandenong Agricultural Societies held on Saturday. ...

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  13. BONELESS BEEF EXPORTS

    CANBERRA, Sunday. — Prohibition on the export to Britain of boneless bull be of, boneless third quality cow beef, and veal will be lifted from to-morrow. ...

    Article : 113 words
  14. SECULAR EDUCATION

    Sir,—Frequently in the daily Press one sees letters from clerical and lay persons deploring the indifference to religious matters of the people in general the scant ...

    Article : 157 words
  15. N.Z. MEAT CONTRACT

    WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Sunday. — Completion of negotiations with the British Government for export meat prices for the 1940-41 season is announced by ...

    Article : 43 words
  16. DEBTS THAT LINGER

    Sir,—Just as the genius of Einstein has interpreted the fall of an apple to the ground as not due to a mysterious, occult power of attraction exuded by the earth, ...

    Article : 216 words
  17. Advertising

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    Advertising : 360 words
  18. TASKS FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS

    TERANG, Sunday. — Addressing the Terang returned soldiers at the annual smoke night last night, Mr. Norman Osborne, senior vice-president of the ...

    Article : 115 words
  19. BALLARAT NEWS

    Shortly before 9 o'clock on Sunday night alarm was caused by a loud explosion at the rear of the Alfred Hall. It was found that the lavatories had ...

    Article : 137 words
  20. OVERWROUGHT?

    Sir,—It appals me to note the great dissatisfaction expressed forcibly in actions detrimental to all concerned, at present existing, in all avenues of labour. May I ...

    Article : 171 words
  21. BROADCASTING

    From 3AR at 8.15 to-night will be heard another episode of the popular "Merry-go-Round." At 8 Mr. Menzles will speak to Australia. News broadcasts ...

    Article : 523 words
  22. GEELONG NEWS

    With the object of raising funds for the purchase of an ambulance for the A.I.F. a successful gymkhana was held at Geelong Grammar School on Saturday. ...

    Article : 161 words
  23. NURSES' CAPS

    Sir,—Granted nurses' caps are necessary, they should at least not interfere with the free use of the arms and shoulders, should keep the hair in place, and ...

    Article : 180 words
  24. BENDIGO ITEMS

    A highly esteemed resident of Bendigo. Mr. William Henry Alexander, died on Saturday afternoon. For many years he was one of the best-known business men ...

    Article : 108 words
  25. PRECEPT: PRACTICE

    Sir,—Mr. John E. Watson's letter in your issue of November 9 under the title "Precept: Practice" should arrest the attention of all who are helping in this ...

    Article : 103 words
  26. YOUTH DROWNED

    SALE, Sunday—Ernest Short, l8, was drowned in the Latrobe River to-day. With other youths he was going to Kilmany to strip wattle-bark. At a bend ...

    Article : 60 words
  27. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMS.

    For the Sunday schools' examinations conducted by the Methodist young People's Department (the Rev. C. Gallacher, M. A. director) 1,729 entries were received. Results were:- ...

    Article : 220 words
  28. YOUNG FARMERS' COMPETITIONS

    BALLARAT, Saturday.—Six Young Farmers' club in the Ballarat district held their annual competition at the Burrumbeet racecourse to-day for the ...

    Article : 383 words
  29. Advertising

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    Advertising : 61 words
  30. OTHER COUNTRY SHOWS

    CLUNES, Sunday.—The annual show of the Clunes and District Agricultural Society was held yesterday in unsettled weather Entries for light horses were a record, and the display of sheep and fleeces ...

    Article : 222 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2 words
  32. RAIN IN COUNTRY

    ARARAT.—A beneficial fall of 56 points on Friday night. BEAUFORT.—43 pts. to 9 a.m. Sat. CORRYONG.—Steady ran on Saturday, falls ...

    Article : 59 words
  33. WEATHER CHART AND FORECASTS

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 302 words
  34. "THE ARGUS" CROSSWORD No. 480

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 332 words
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