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  2. BRILLIANT1 ARTIST Jewish Sketches

    An artist of distinction and the product of a great theatrical tradition, Miss Rachel Holcer, of the Polish-Yiddish theatre, ...

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  3. New Films VERY MIXED FARE

    New films are on at only two picture theatres this week— the State and Lyceum—the other major city houses ...

    Article : 36 words
  4. Family Notices

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  5. Letters to the Editor CAR THEFTS

    Sir,—While it is true that juries are more inclined to find car thieves guilty of "Illegal using" than of theft, the fault is really in the law itself. The ...

    Article : 262 words
  6. NEW HOSPITAL FOR CASTLEMAINE.

    The scene on Saturday ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. Town Hall NOVELTIES AND CLASSICS Celebrity Concert

    The strains of Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony can seldom have fallen so gratefully upon the ears of musical people in Melbourne as when presented by ...

    Article : 421 words
  8. CASTLEMAINE HOSPITAL

    CASTLEMAINE, Sunday.—The foundation-stone of the Castlemaine District Community Hospital, to be built at a cost of ...

    Article : 583 words
  9. Film Play With a Moral

    Falling fruit from autumn's ripening crop of gangster pictures, "Gangs of New York" is a quaint fantasy about a "big shot" who is impersonated by a police ...

    Article : 256 words
  10. STREET BEGGARS

    Sir,—Social workers will sympathise with W. B. Mcinnes in his mental reaction to the problem of the bed and meal beggar. If the appeal is made up ...

    Article : 200 words
  11. COUNTRY NEWS NEW PARK SOUGHT

    AVOCA.—The trustees of the Avoca Public Park, who have spent more than £700 in flood repairs in the last two years are endeavouring to secure a new ...

    Article : 81 words
  12. ENTERING PRIVATE PROPERTY

    KYNETON.—Kyneton Council is opposed to any amendment of the Police Offences Act to make it an offence for a person to enter private property without ...

    Article : 98 words
  13. NEW CHURCH ORGANIST

    BALLARAT.—Mr. J. C. Gullan began his duties as organist and choirmaster on Sunday at St. Andrew's Kirk in succession to Mr. W. Boustead who retired ...

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  14. SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW

    LOCH.—The annual autumn flower show attracted a large number of entries and exhibits were of an unusually high standard demonstrating the wonderful ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. With a Minimum of Murders

    With a minimum of murders and [?] lamentable shortage of suspects, "T[?] Blane In Chinatown" must rank as one of the most economical mystery [?] that ...

    Article : 230 words
  16. CHURCH AND WAR

    Sir,—W. L. Johnson's disclaimer with regard to statements made at a recent church conference is quite unnecessary, The resolution of conference are the ...

    Article : 149 words
  17. LUNA PARK ESSAYS

    The manager of Luna Park (Mr. G. Curwen) announced the results of the Luna Parn, country children's essay competition on Saturdav the winner of the ...

    Article : 136 words
  18. CROCODILE FOR ZOO

    BALLARAT.—Weighing 81b., and about 26in. in length, a baby crocodile for the Ballarat [?]oo arrived from Derby (W.A.) yesterday, and was placed in the ...

    Article : 86 words
  19. INDEPENDENT THEATRES

    Several worthwhile films are being shown this week at independent suburban theatres. Ronald Colman in "If I Were King," and Ann Gillis In "Little Orphan ...

    Article : 379 words
  20. BUSINESS PREMISES ENTERED

    MOUNT GAMBIER.—Five business premises in Commercial street. Mount Gambler were entered by thieves but only small losses were suffered. Admittance ...

    Article : 99 words
  21. HOUSE RANSACKED

    BENALLA.—On Saturday night thieves entered the home of Mr. H. B. Waller postmaster at Benalla, and stole jewellery. money, and clothing while members ...

    Article : 91 words
  22. OLD RESIDENT DIES

    NHILL.—The death has occurred of Mr. William Sherwell, of Nhill at the age of 84 years. He went to the Nhill district 40 years ago Mrs. P. Schneider, wife ...

    Article : 49 words
  23. SUBURBAN THEATRES

    Included in the interesting films being shown at suburban theatres this week is "The Baroness and the Butler," with Annabella and William Powell, supported ...

    Article : 124 words
  24. APPEAL FOR PIANO

    Sir,—I am writing on behalf of the inmates of the Melbourne City Missions Maternity Home, to ask if you would be kind enough to put an appeal for a piano ...

    Article : 109 words
  25. PENSHURST RESIDENTS DEATH

    PENSHURST.—James Henry Rowe died suddenly, at the age of 69 years. He was a native of Penshurst. He was secretary and caretaker of the Mechanics' Institute ...

    Article : 60 words
  26. FOUR BUILDINGS DESTROYED

    CRESWICK, Sunday.—Four buildings were destroyed by fire at Allandale on Saturday night, the largest being the former Speculation Hotel, a familiar ...

    Article : 294 words
  27. THEATRE CLUB'S EFFORT

    BENDIGO.—The sum of £165 raised by the Plaza Theatre Social Club in connection with the Mitchell street charity efforts of the Easter Charity Carnival, ...

    Article : 127 words
  28. BANK OFFICER TRANSFERRED

    RUTHERGLEN.—Mr. P. Alley, who has been on the staff of the Ruthergien branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd. for the last l8 months, has ...

    Article : 90 words
  29. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS

    GLACIARIUM.— The three sessions at the Glaciarium on Saturday were fully attended Exhibitions at night were given by Miss Patricia Matthews Master Bill Taylor, [?] ...

    Article : 178 words
  30. HOSPITAL CROWDING

    Sir,—Statements made by your correspondent Mr. Willis that there was last year a surplus of available bed accommodation of 1,928.8 over the daily average of ...

    Article : 271 words
  31. TALENT AUDITION

    A number of entrants in the Roy Fox quest of new entertainment talent will be heard this morning at an audition in the Palais de Danse St Kilda Candidates ...

    Article : 111 words
  32. CONCERT BY BANDS

    CASTLEMAINE.—The Melbourne Radio, Harp, and Harmonica Band, supported by members of the Coburg Pipe Band and Miss Edna Marlowe, winner of ...

    Article : 74 words
  33. LUTHERAN SYNOD

    MINYIP, Sunday.—Consideration of home missionary activities and a mission and rally marked the convention of the Lutheran Synod during the week-end. ...

    Article : 299 words
  34. TENNIS CUPS PRESENTED

    TATYOON.—The Tatyoon A Tennis Club celebrated its winning of the 1938-39 premiership to the Mininera Tennis Association at a ball. The association president ...

    Article : 102 words
  35. C.W.A. BIRTHDAY

    COLAC.—The Colac branch of the Country Women's Association celebrated the seventh anniversary' of its birthday, and representatives attended from all the ...

    Article : 63 words
  36. WEATHER CHART and FORECASTS OFFICIAL FORECASTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 words
  37. ALBURY BRIDE

    The marriage took place on Saturday at the Lutheran Church, Albury, of Olga, daughter of Mrs. M. A. Huf. of Albury, and Eric, second son of Mrs. Schlunke, of ...

    Article : 104 words
  38. RAILWAYS CRITICISED

    DAYLESFORD. — Members of the Daylesford-Hepburn Springs Park committee complained at the last meeting that the district was not receiving a fair ...

    Article : 89 words
  39. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA APRIL. 17

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 89 words
  40. INSURANCE BUSINESS

    Sir,—It would seem that the issue as to whether oversea companies are securing too much local business is being clouded in an effort to conceal the fact ...

    Article : 204 words
  41. FARMER'S DEATH

    WOOMELANG. Sunday.—Mr. Clarence Russell, aged 37 years, farmer, of Woome lang, was fatally injured on Thursday when he was caught in the wheel of a ...

    Article : 157 words
  42. GIFT FROM POSTAL STAFF

    DAYLESFORD.—Before he left for Myrtleford, where he has been appointed postmaster. Mr. F. Dunnachie was bidden farewell by members of the Daylesford ...

    Article : 38 words
  43. MELBOURNE OBSERVATIONS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 252 words
  44. AT HEALESVILLE

    At Scots Church, Healesville on Saturday Sylvia second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Falconbridge, was married to Mr. John Sutton, of St. Andrew's. The ...

    Article : 82 words
  45. SHIPMENTS OF WHEAT

    GEELONG.—Up to Saturday 44.614 bags of wheat had been shipped from the port of Geelong since December 1. and there remained in stack at North Geelong ...

    Article : 54 words
  46. RIVER GAUGINGS.—Saturday, April 15

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 409 words
  47. RACING MAN'S DEATH

    JUNEE (N.S.W.).—The aeath has occurred of Mr Leslie McDonald, aged 55 years, who was well known in racing circles in Riverina. ...

    Article : 30 words
  48. GEELONG GRAMMAR

    GEELONG, Sunday.—Old Boys' Day was observed at the Geelong Grammar School yesterday. At the annual meeting of the Old Boys' Association Mr. E. D. ...

    Article : 117 words
  49. STOCK0 SENT NORTH

    HAMILTON.—Thousands of head of stock are still leaving the district for the north, despite the recent rain. A further 46,000 sheep and 1.800 cattle left the ...

    Article : 34 words
  50. DRIED FRUITS SALES

    The chairman of the Commonwealth Dried Fruits Export Control Board (Mr. W. C. F. Thomas) advises that sales of Australian dried fruits in Great Britain ...

    Article : 99 words
  51. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL APPEAL

    HAMILTON.—If the volunteer women workers who have so far raised £245 at the hospital shop after 30 days' trading can raise £1.000, one of the main wards ...

    Article : 73 words
  52. THE STRAP IN SCHOOL

    Sir,—I was interested to hear of the schoolmaster who refused to strap, also the various childrens reports But I find that sarcastle ridicule and ...

    Article : 102 words
  53. POLAR ADVENTURES

    "Sidelights of Services" from 3UZ it (9.15 to-night will introduce Flights, Lieutenant G. E. Douglas, officer in comemand of workshop's. No. 1 Flying ...

    Article : 71 words
  54. COUNTRY MILK CARTERS

    Complaints have been made to the Road Transport Workers" Union by country branches that the recent consent award which restricted hours of employment of ...

    Article : 103 words
  55. BODY ON BEACH

    WARRNAMBOOL, Sunday.— The body of a man, believed to be that of Walter Kearney, who had been missing from Port Fairy since Sunday, April 2. was found on ...

    Article : 86 words
  56. MUSIC CONTESTS

    WARRNAMBOOL, Sunday.—Record entries have been received for the musical and elocutionary competitions which begun yesterday and were officially opened by ...

    Article : 182 words
  57. AUSTRALIAN RAIN RECORDS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 862 words
  58. TOWN LIFE AND FOOD

    Sir,—I am a bushman, and can send my mind back to the time when Australia was working under low-cost production. Then there was no talk about ...

    Article : 123 words
  59. JUNEE HOSPITAL

    JUNEE (N.S.W.), Sunday.—-A special meeting of the Hospital Board has been called for to-morrow night to receive £7 application from Dr. Ronald Cuttle for ...

    Article : 54 words
  60. MAN FOUND INJURED

    MILDURA, Sunday.—Mildura detec tives are inquiring into the cause of the injuries suffered by Reynard O'Brien, of Cardross, who was found in Seventh ...

    Article : 67 words
  61. INTERSTATE MARKETS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 words
  62. ANZAC REUNIONS

    The following Anzac reunions have been arranged:— 8th infantry Brigade Association.—[?] smoke night at Centenary Hall, corner Ex ...

    Article : 131 words
  63. GOLD ON ROAD

    BEAUFORT, Sunday.—Mr. Harold Lewis, of Waterloo, picked up 16dwt. of gold after heavy rain on the road near Brusher's Gully. It is worth about£7. ...

    Article : 50 words
  64. MR. FRYER DEFENDED

    Sir.—"Teacher's" protest at the election of the teachers' repiesentative on the classifiers' board being "anything but democratic" hardly calls for an answer. ...

    Article : 103 words
  65. HOTEL BROKEN INTO

    LILYDALE, Sunday.—Two wireless sets, tobacco, cigarettes, whisky, and other spirits were stolen by thieves when they broke into the Lilydale Hotel early this ...

    Article : 51 words
  66. COUNTRY STOCK MARKETS

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 175 words
  67. PRIVATE ADVICES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 246 words
  68. PACKING INSTRUCTOR

    The Somerville Fruitgrowers Association is perturbed at the withdrawal of the school fruit-picking instructor from Mornington Peninsula schools ...

    Article : 51 words
  69. Advertising

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    Advertising : 23 words
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