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  2. INTERNATIONAL CABLES. THE CORONATION.

    The work of providing free dinners for the poor of London in connection with the coronation festivities has now been completed. ...

    Article : 51 words
  3. STATE POLITICS. THE STATE OF PARTIES.

    In response to a summons issued by Sir Alexander Peacock, there was a full attendance at the caucus of the Opposition this afternoon. Sir Alexander Peacock was ...

    Article : 406 words
  4. SUNDAY AFTERNOON'S DISTURBANCE.

    At the meeting of the local Loyal Orange Lodge, held at the A.N.A. Hall last evening, the matters arising out of Sunday afternoon's ...

    Article : 370 words
  5. PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA.

    Messrs. Robt. Reid and J. H. Davies, who were re-elected, and Mr. Hoddinot, who has just returned from twelve months' leave, were duly sworn in. ...

    Article : 177 words
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  7. A RICH NEW ZEALANDER.

    The estate of the late Mr. Charles Marcus Wakefield, in Wellington, New Zealand, has been valued at £56,325. ...

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  8. STORY OF THE PORTLAND VASE.

    A good article in the May "Magazine of Art" is "The Full and True Story of the Portland [?] contributed by Mr. H. Clifford Smith. The writer says:— ...

    Article : 703 words
  9. "RINGING THE CHANGES."

    A young man named James Brown was arrested to-day by Detective Carter at Richmond on a charge of obtaining the sum of 9/6 from Ethel May Thard, by means of ...

    Article : 70 words
  10. MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON.

    The work of strengthening the British Squadron in the Mediterranean by the addition of new warships and men has been completed. ...

    Article : 61 words
  11. FALL THROUGH A TRAP DOOR.

    Albert Scatchard, 19 years of age, residing at 168 Dryburgh-street, North Melbourne, whilst wheeling a truck across the floor at the Carriers' Milling Coy.'s ...

    Article : 61 words
  12. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    Sir Alexander Peacock, who had been elected leader of the Opposition at a caucus meeting, occupied a seat on the front bench on the Speaker's left, and he was ...

    Article : 784 words
  13. THE FREIGHTMEN'S STRIKE.

    As a result of the freight, handlers' strike, and the subsequent refusal of the icemen to have ice to preserve the good a held up, tons of perishable merchandise are rotting ...

    Article : 73 words
  14. A DRIVER INJURED.

    John M'Lean, 21 years of age, residing in Dorcas-street, South Melbourne, was driving a truck along the line from Port Melbourne to South Melbourne this afternoon, ...

    Article : 77 words
  15. MELBOURNE.

    John Gawn, who was arrested last Tuesday for jostling a woman in Swanston-street, was before the City Court this morning. He pleaded, that he had been to see a boxing ...

    Article : 105 words
  16. SPORTING.

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  17. TWENTY THOUSAND MEN IDLE.

    The strike of freight hands in Chicago has assumed serious proportions, fully 20,000 men being now idle. ...

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  18. "A STORM IN A TEAPOT"

    Sir,—I think your strictures on the city magistrates' ruling yesterday whilst adjudicating on two drunks were rather too severe, particularly on the P.M. for inflicting "A ...

    Article : 507 words
  19. AN OBJECTIONABLE UKASE.

    Seven Lutheran clergymen in Finland have been deprived of their means of livelihood for refusing to read a Russian ukase dealing with conscription. ...

    Article : 32 words
  20. CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM.

    The question of constitutional reform was mentioned in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon. Sir John M'Intyre, in the first place, gave ...

    Article : 160 words
  21. A MIDNIGHT CAPTURE.

    Two young men named William Rigg and Robert Day, who were arrested early this morning, after being caught in the act of shopbreaking and stealing, were before the ...

    Article : 110 words
  22. THE AERIAL COMPETITION.

    M. Sautos Dumont, the Brazilian aeronaut, and Sir Hiram Maxim, of the firm of Vickers, Sons and Maxim, have intimated that they intend to compete in the speed ...

    Article : 60 words
  23. THE CAMPANILE AT VENICE.

    A telegram from Venice reports that the Campanile, a historical structure situated in the Piazza of St. Mark, has collapsed. The authorities, fortunately, had warning ...

    Article : 222 words
  24. A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

    A man named William Jamieson, of South Melbourne, was the victim of a painful accident to-day. He was engaged loading the steamer Flora, when an iron rail which was ...

    Article : 66 words
  25. THE EDUCATION ACT.

    The Education Act Amendment Bill, of which Mr. Kirton gave notice in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, has not yet been printed. The draft is said to ...

    Article : 73 words
  26. ALLEGED MALICIOUS PROSECUTION.

    Horace Clements, of Palmer-street, Collingwood, sued Constable A. E. Lewis, of Collingwood, for £19 damages for alleged illegal arrest, before Judge Johnston in the ...

    Article : 146 words
  27. THE IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION ACT

    Martin Mestre, an Argentine seaman, proceeded against Pierre Roberts in the Practice Court to-day for the recovery of £100 damages for alleged malicious prosection and ...

    Article : 180 words
  28. AN INDISPOSED JUDGE.

    Owing to a severe attack of the prevailing epidemic—influenza—Mr. Justice Williams is confined to his house. His medical adviser recommended him not to venture out for a ...

    Article : 72 words
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  30. MRS. SEDDON'S ILLNESS.

    Mrs. Seddon, who for some days has been suffering from a rather serious illness, was reported to be much better this morning. ...

    Article : 28 words
  31. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 63 words
  32. BISLEY RIFLE MATCHES.

    The annual rifle matches at Bisley were commenced to-day in brilliant weather. Record entries have been received for the various events, and great interest is ...

    Article : 38 words
  33. THE NEVILL BENEFIT CONCERT

    The final arrangements have been completed for the Nevill benefit performance, which takes place at the Royal Princess's Theatre to-night. The members of the Fifth ...

    Article : 185 words
  34. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS.

    Messrs. Reid and Pitt, who have ouly recently accepted portfolios in the Irvine administration, as well as about a dozen other members of the Legislative Council, will, ...

    Article : 86 words
  35. THE PERSIAN GULF.

    The recent report to the effect that the Porte had asked the British Government to recall the consul from Basra, at the head of the Persian Gulf, is denied at ...

    Article : 78 words
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  37. INTER-STATE TELEGRAMS.

    Tremendous explosions were heard at Rotorua this morning, while simultaneously a column of water shot up from the Waimangu Geyser to a height of about 800ft. or ...

    Article : 48 words
  38. ALLEGED SHOPBREAKING.

    The man, George Blake, who was arrested a few nights ago by Constable Ainsworth through information received from a night watchman, in the shop of Fred. Mishael, a ...

    Article : 58 words
  39. CONFERENCE OF PREMIERS.

    The next sitting of the Imperial Conference has been fixed for Friday next. It is expected that Mr. Chamberlain will be able to preside. ...

    Article : 34 words
  40. SCALDING ACCIDENT.

    Two men named Paul Warnecke and John Dignon, whilst engaged on the s.s. Innaminacka to-day, packing one of the manholes of the boiler, were severely burnt ...

    Article : 75 words
  41. SERIOUS MINING ACCIDENT.

    At half-past 12 o'clock yesterday morning a serious accident happened at the North Argus mine, situated in Sailors' Gully, when a young man about 20 years of age, ...

    Article : 376 words
  42. JEAN GERARDY.

    Great interest is being manifested in local musical circles in the concert to be given in the Royal Princess's Theatre on Friday evening next by Jean Gerardy, the great 'cellist, ...

    Article : 182 words
  43. SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH.

    Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, who expressed a desire to retire from office two years ago, has again given expression to a wish to retire from ...

    Article : 52 words
  44. COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT.

    Senator O'Connor, in reply to Senator Higgs, said that the Federal Government did not disclaim all responsibility in regard to the deportation of kanakas, but was not ...

    Article : 776 words
  45. THE BANGLE SNATCHER.

    Chas. Williams, who was arrested in Sydney a little while back on a charge of stealing a diamond bangle, valued at £125, from Mr. Benjamin, a pawnbroker, in ...

    Article : 98 words
  46. THE EMPIRE'S COHESION.

    Speaking at a banquet given by the National Liberal Club last night, Sir Edmund Barton said that it would not be necessary for any part of the empire to sacrifice its ...

    Article : 71 words
  47. A FIRST OFFENDER.

    A young girl named Amy Wilson was before the Williamstown Court to-day charged with stealing clothing belonging to her mistress, the wife of John Talbot, a baker. ...

    Article : 104 words
  48. MINING SCIENCE SOCIETY.

    At the School of Mines last evening, Mr. Boydell, lecturer in metallurgy, delivered a lecture on the systematic control of gold milling operations, under the auspices of the ...

    Article : 342 words
  49. THE WOOL SALES.

    An inferior selection of wools was offered at the sales to-day, and bidding was slow. Prices for merinos remained firm, but crossbreds were weak. ...

    Article : 32 words
  50. CRICKET IN ENGLAND.

    V. Trumper, the Australian cricketer, heads the first-class batting averages in England for the present season to date, with an average of 45¼ runs per innings, K. S. ...

    Article : 73 words
  51. ROBBED AND ASSAULTED.

    A cabman named John Byrne was assaulted and robbed of £3/15/ by four men unknown, near the Flemington Bridge last night. The cabman reported the matter to ...

    Article : 53 words
  52. TOBACCO ROBBERY.

    Jos. Bitten, Robt. Jeff, and Frank Tousing, who were arrested 10 days ago on a charge of stealing £40 worth of tobacco from the premises of M. Simmons, of Smith-street, ...

    Article : 76 words
  53. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS.

    Richard Londrigan, who was killed on the railway line, near Scaredale Junction, on Monday night, was overtaken, while riding on a trolly, by the Stawell train. ...

    Article : 205 words
  54. GENERAL NEWS.

    John North, a well-known billiard player, died yesterday from injuries sustained in an omnibus accident in London. At a sports meeting at Birmingham on ...

    Article : 106 words
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  56. ALLEGED THEFT.

    Alfred Jones was charged at the Flemington Court this morning with stealing jewellery and clothing, valued at £15, from the house of an old friend named W. B. White, ...

    Article : 91 words
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  58. THE BOURKE-STREET STABBING CASE.

    James Jones, who, it is alleged, stabbed John Symes in the stomach on the 21st ult. in Gospel-lane, was again remanded at the City Court to-day. Symes is still in the ...

    Article : 41 words
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  60. THE DEFENCE FORCES.

    A conference of the Commonwealth State commandants was initiated to-day at the Victoria Barracks, all being present except the offices commanding in Tasmania. The ...

    Article : 154 words
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