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  2. WESLEYAN METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    The annual conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Victoria and Tasmania was continued yesterday at the Wesley Church, Lonsdale-street The Rev. S. T. Withington ...

    Article : 328 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The Treasurer states that the revenue to date for this month shows an increase of £54,456 compared with the corresponding period of March last year. ...

    Article : 143 words
  4. THE FEDERATION MOVEMENT.

    A conference of delegates from the metropolitan federation conference of the A.N.A. and the Chamber of Manufactures was held at Prell's-buildings yesterday evening for the ...

    Article : 1,874 words
  5. THE TARIFF BOARD.

    The Tariff Commission resumed its sittings at the Customs House yesterday, when evidence was taken in regard to the confectionery industry. Mr. Bosisto, M.L.A., presided, and there ...

    Article : 702 words
  6. MELBOURNE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.

    In view of the approaching visit of Mrs. Annie Besant, the high priestess of the theosophical movement, the local enthusiasts in the cause have lately been bantirring ...

    Article : 750 words
  7. YESTERDAYS DEPUTATIONS.

    A deputation from the Dandonong shire council waited upon the Commissioner of Public Works yesterday, in reference to a sum of £150 voted on the last estimates to assist in ...

    Article : 260 words
  8. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At the Insolvency Court to-day Peter Ellis, manager of the Sandhurst Rolling Stock Company, applied for a certificate of discharge. His creditors had accepted 5s. in the pound. ...

    Article : 183 words
  9. SCENE IN THE NEW SOUTH WALES PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

    In the Presbyterian Assembty to-day Dr. A.Geikie moved a resolution to the effect that the assembly viewed with extreme regret the conduct yesterday of the Rev. T. J. Curtis in ...

    Article : 117 words
  10. APPLICATION AGAINST A SOLICITOR.

    In the Practice Court yesterday Mr. Irvine made an application on behalf of the Law Institute for an order calling on Mr. William Field Barrett, solicitor and barrister, to answer ...

    Article : 1,331 words
  11. TOWER HILL PARK BUTTER FACTORY.

    A meeting of the shareholders of the above company was held yesterday, Mr. J. W. Anderson presiding. The directors' report stated that the net profit actually cleared after providing ...

    Article : 267 words
  12. BRUNSWICK AND THE ROYAL PARK GARDENS.

    Representatives from the Brunswick town council, accompanied by Sir W. J. Clarke, Sir Graham Barry and Mr, M?, M's.L.A., waited on the Commissioner of Public ...

    Article : 132 words
  13. NEW ZEALAND.

    Captain Robt. Edwin, A.R.N., says a cyclone in raging 350 miles north of North Cape, and is travelling southwards. ...

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  14. LETTERS IN BRIEF.

    Under this denomination correspondents of The Age will find the gist of such letters as we have not been able to find room for in full :- A. T. WOODWARD, of Sale, says in ...

    Article : 1,352 words
  15. LABOR ELECTORAL LEAGUE.

    The conference of the Labor Electoral League delegates was continued to- night, when the charges of corruption made against certain members of the propaganda committee were further ...

    Article : 130 words
  16. AMUSEMENTS.

    The day of Ireland's patron saint will be celebrated in Melbourne on Saturday with true Hibernian fervor. There will be many special features and attractions to mark the day. ...

    Article : 487 words
  17. FLOODS IN THE YARRA.

    The Commissioner of Public Works was interviewed yesterday by a deputation from the Heidelberg shire council, which explained that owing to sluicing operations close to the River ...

    Article : 180 words
  18. WHALING AT THE KERMADECS.

    A party who intend to establish a large whaling station at the Kermadeo Islands interviewed the Premier to-day, and asked for protection and a bonus. The Premier said he ...

    Article : 55 words
  19. PECULIAR LIBEL CASE.

    At the County Court to-day, before Judge Worthington, a carpenter named Christian Jensen, proceeded against W. T. Stevens, a sewing machine agent, for the recovery of £19, ...

    Article : 203 words
  20. SINGULAR DEATH OF A SHIP CAPTAIN.

    An inquest was held to-day on the body of Walter John Pankhurst, who died last night from injuries received by falling from a window of the Grand Central ...

    Article : 253 words
  21. GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS.

    The biennial conference of the representatives of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows was continued yesterday at the Masonic Hall, Collins-street; Grand Master R. Worthington ...

    Article : 543 words
  22. A COMPULSORY HALF HOLIDAY PROPOSAL.

    A meeting of ratepayers was held in the Masonic Hall last night to discuss a proposal that the shire council adopt a by-law making the Wednesday half holiday compulsory. ...

    Article : 101 words
  23. COUNCIL OF SCHOOL BOARDS OF ADVICE.

    The usual quarterly meeting of the council of school boards of advice was held last evening at the Town Hall. Mr. James Ingram, of beechworth, presided. There were also present ...

    Article : 761 words
  24. SUBURBAN FIRES.

    About 5 o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out in the back portion of a five-roomed dwelling, situated in Auburn-road, Hawthorn, owned and occupied by Mr. C. H. Kauper. The ...

    Article : 239 words
  25. HEAVY WEATHER IN QUEENSLAND.

    Rain and south-east gales continue. The rainfall at Brisbane during the past 30 hours has been about 3 inches. Heavy rains fell between Brisbane and Gympie yesternight, ranging from ...

    Article : 125 words
  26. A MISLEADING REPORT.

    Indignation is expressed here at a report published in certain newspapers to the effect that 50 of the unemployed are engaged turning over the old alluvial ground on the Taradale flats ...

    Article : 195 words
  27. ACCIDENT BY FIRE AT COLLINGWOOD.

    There was a narrow escape from a fatal accident at Collingwood last night, when Mr. John Burgess, who resides at 170 Wellington-street, Collingwood, was severely burned by ...

    Article : 224 words
  28. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A case was commenced in the District Court to-day, in which Wilhelmina Margaret Butterfield is suing for dissolution of her marriage with Samuel Butterfield on tho ground of ...

    Article : 343 words
  29. BATHING FATALITY.

    Yesterday, at Durham Lead, near Buninyong, Frederick Wells, aged 12 years, son of Mr. F. Wells, was drowned. It appears that deceased obtained permission from his father to bathe in ...

    Article : 169 words
  30. A LUNATICS DELUSION.

    At the City Court yesterday Mr. Panton, P.M., investigated a charge of insulting behavior preferred against a man named Andrew J. Chapman, who the previous day was arrested at ...

    Article : 141 words
  31. NEW MALLEE RAILWAY EXTENSIONS.

    SIR,—The Government have expressed their intention of in the near future pushing on the construction of two mallee lines, and have indicated their starting points as from ...

    Article : 591 words
  32. WOODEN LASTS AND THE TARIFF.

    SIR—In your report this morning of the meeting of the Tariff Board, I notice Mr. Greenwood's remarks in favor of the removal of the present duty on ...

    Article : 426 words
  33. BALLARAT LICENSING COURT.

    At the licensing court to-day, before Judge Worthington and Messrs. Keogh and Patterson, P.M.'s, the following transfers were granted;- Mary O'Connor to Elizabeth Ashbee, City of ...

    Article : 1,550 words
  34. THE NATIONAL RAILWAY POLICY OF THE ARGUS.

    SIR,—I went to hear Mr. Willoughby deliver his address at the Commercial Travellers' Club on Saturday night, and while I must admit that he spoke his speech well can say nothing further ...

    Article : 459 words
  35. CONCERNING GIVING CLOTHES.

    Sir,—Winter is coming, and there are dire prophesies concerning the bad times we are to expect, when our streets will be crowded with the unemployed, and want and hunger will ...

    Article : 509 words
  36. QUEENSLAND.

    It is understood that the Government has decided to establish a labor colony in Queensland, somewhat on the lines of the Leongatha colony in Victoria. It will be entirely under ...

    Article : 133 words
  37. STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS' LITERARY SOCIETY.

    The usual monthly meeting of the above society was held on Thursday evening in the Public Service Association Room, when there was a moderate attendance. The president, Mr. ...

    Article : 223 words
  38. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At a meeting of the Boot Makers' Union to-night Mr. Trenwith delivered an address on the lock out in Melbourne. He gave a full account of the difficulty. ...

    Article : 459 words
  39. THE LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION.

    The grand council of the Loyal Orange Institution of Australasia assembled for its triennial meeting in the Protestant Hall, Exhibition street, yesterday. Delegates were present ...

    Article : 97 words
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