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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    Adequately to grasp a work of the scope and earnestness of Sir Edward Elger's latest oratorio far more than one hearing is essential. As was pointed out in our ...

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  3. Advertising

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  4. LILLYDALE RAILWAY TRUST.

    Application has been repeatedly made to the Government and the Railway commissioners for a statement of the financial position of the Lillydale and Warburton ...

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  5. METAPHORS THAT MISLEAD.

    Metaphors that Mislead was the title of a lecture given at the Wilson Hall, the University, last night, by Professor Henry Jones, LL.D., of Gladstone University. The ...

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  6. SALTED CHAFF.

    In the District Court yesterday William Stephen Keast, M.L.A., and John Eli Lindley, trading as W. S. Keast and Co., of Collins-street, were proceeded against ...

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  7. CITY COUNCIL'S RESPONSIBILITIES.

    At the meeting of the City Council yesterday the following estimate of expenditure in connection with the visit of the fleet was adopted:-- External decorations. ...

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  8. RAILWAY REVENUE.

    The traffic receipts of the Railway department continue to show a satisfactory improvement on last year's figures, having regard for the fact that lower passenger ...

    Article : 85 words
  9. THE WEATHER.

    VICTORIA.-- Showers over most of State, with [?] of finer weather. N.W. and westerly winds, blowing in [?] to strong squalls on the coast line, with probably some hail. Rough ...

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  10. THE RAILWAYS.

    A meeting of land owners from Corinella, Queensterry, Gurdies and Grantville was held at Grantville on Saturday afternoon to protest against the loading for the Bass ...

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  11. REFERENCE AT MAYORAL LUNCHEON.

    During his response to the toast of the Commonwealth at the quarterly mayoral luncheon yesterday, Senator Best said it was with very much satisfaction that the ...

    Article : 145 words
  12. WEATHER NOTES.

    Early on Monday morning neavy [?] gathered over the city, and smart showers fell up to 9 a.m. The clouds then lifted, and, except a slight shower shortly after 2 p.m., the rest of the ...

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  13. THE AUSTRALIAN PROGRAMME.

    Contrary to expectations, the interview between Mr. S. A. Pethebridge, the Commonwealth representative, [?] land, and Rear-Admiral [?] ...

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  14. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    In connection with the death of Muriel Frances Joy Cooze, who was found lying unconscious and with bruises and abrasions on her head in a bedroom of the house in ...

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  15. THE SAILORS' SHORE CHART.

    Instructions have been given by the State Cabinet committee for the preparation of a map of Melbourne, which will show railway and train routes, prominent ...

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  16. TALLY HO TO GLEN WAVERLEY.

    Cr. Cattanach reported to the Camberwell council last night that he had attended two meetings of the Tally Ho and Glen Waverley Railway League. They ...

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  17. COMMONWEALTH METEOROLOGY.

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  18. A SUDDEN DEATH.

    While Mr. Thomas Cheeseman, sen., was bricklaying, he was overcome by an attack of hemor[?]hage of the lungs. Medical aid was summoned but all attempts to check ...

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  19. THE AMOURS OF ELDER MACKIE

    Wm. Mackie, who was arrested in Sydney last week on a warrant charging him with deserting his wife, Mary Mackie, at South Melbourne on 18th June last, was ...

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  20. COMBINED CHOIR REHEARSAL.

    Members of the combined choirs are reminded that the rehearsal takes place in the Guild Hall to-night. ...

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  21. SHOOTING FATALITY.

    A sad shooting accident which terminated fatally, occurred on Sunday about 4 p.m. to a lad named Alan Webb, eldest son of Mr. G. H. Webb, Government ...

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  22. TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATIONS.

    The metropolitan committee of the combined temperance associations has made the following arrangements in connection with the visit of the American fleet:-- ...

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  23. NEW DINING AND SLEEPING CAR.

    The now dining and sleeping car will probably be ready for use this week, and it is anticipated that it will be attached to the Mildura train leaving Spencer-street on ...

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  24. COMMISSIONERS ON TOUR.

    The Railway Commissioners visited Avoca to day. In reply to a request they promised to erect storage sheds for perishable goods and rabbits. A request that the ...

    Article : 92 words
  25. FALL FROM A BUGGY.

    While the Rev. W. J. Murray was driving to church with Mrs. Murray and Miss Abbott on Sunday, the latter lost her balance, and fell out over the wheel on to ...

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  26. DECORATING ST. KILDA-ROAD.

    Sir,--Amongst all the Arrangements and suggestions for display on its arrival, the landing at St. Kilda and the procession to Melbourne, I have been surprised that the ...

    Article : 102 words
  27. A BUGGY CAPSIZED.

    An accident occurred about two miles from here yesterday afternoon. The Rev. F. Stillwell, Cr. Morphet and his wife were returning from afternoon service at ...

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  28. INTERFERING WITH SIGNALS.

    As the night train was steaming into the Heywood station it was found that, although the station master had pulled back the lever which gave the signal "line ...

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  29. REQUEST FROM PORTLAND.

    The borough council has asked the Parliamentary representative for the district to lay before the admiral of the American fleet the desire of the residents that he ...

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  30. RAIN IN VICTORIA.

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  31. TENDERS.

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  32. SUICIDE BY POISON.

    A man named John Guerin, aged 36, living with his parents at Marrickville, committed suicide by taking poison. He had been mentally deranged for some time, ...

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  33. INCOME TAX PROSECUTION.

    At Essendon yesterday, Arthur E. Shields, on behalf of the Commissioner of Taxes, proceeded against Benjamin Hood, wood merchant, of Mount Alexander-road, ...

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  34. THE BUTTER MARKET IN SYDNEY.

    Business in Sussex-street to-day was very active, and the fever of speculation was already in the air in [?] of the arrival of the fleet. Everything is going ...

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  35. QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

    A meeting of members of the Opposition party was held at Parliament House to-night to discuss the political situation, especially in relation to the proposed ...

    Article : 97 words
  36. SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

    A young man named Ernest Oliver, living at Mona Vale, was accidentally shot by a [?]mpanion dropping a gun and causing it to explode. The charge entered Oliver's ...

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  37. [?]UNTER SERIOUSLY INJURED.

    [?] shunter named Thomas Kennedy, living at Lewisham, was knocked down by a [?] at the central railway station to-day and his left leg was severed at the ...

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  38. NEW INSOLVENTS.

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  39. RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

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  40. RESUMPTION OF ESTATES.

    Speaking at Yass, Mr. Wood, Chief Secretary, said the Ministry had successfully coped with many industrial troubles daring a term which, although short, was ...

    Article : 155 words
  41. WAITING FOR DEATH.

    John Henry Lowry, aged 49, living at Redan, died suddenly to-day from hemorrhage of the lungs, arising from minors' complaint. According to a statement made ...

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  42. SERIOUS RIDING ACCIDENT.

    [?] Nellie M'Mahon, second eldest daughter of Mrs. P. M'Mahon, of the Termin[?] Hotel, Corowa, met with a dreadful accident yesterday afternoon. A spirited ...

    Article : 124 words
  43. LAW LIST.--THIS DAY.

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  44. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

    As announced yesterday the Government has authorised the Closer Settlement Board to purchase the Heart Estate at Sale conditionally upon the applicants for the land ...

    Article : 104 words
  45. NEW SOUTH WALES STATION REPORTS.

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  46. [?] STATION REPORTS.

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  47. FOUND DEAD IN THE BUSH.

    Laurence Hearne aged 50 was found dead in the bush at Lisle-road to day. An inquest [?] be held to-morrow. ...

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  48. A BOOKMAKER'S FINANCIAL STANDING.

    At yesterday's sitting of the Footscray bench Albert Wallace, described as a commission agent, was examined as to his means to comply with an order for payment of £9 10 and £1 186 to D. ...

    Article : 189 words
  49. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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  50. EXPLOSION OF GELIGNITE.

    The prem[?]ure discharge of gelignite near Gore instantly killed Samuel Lindsay, of Zeehan, and Joseph Tonnezzy, of Dayles ford, Victoria. The men were engaged ...

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  51. DANDENONG-ROAD TRAMWAY.

    The St. Kilda council resolved last night to ask Prahran for an official intimation of its willingness to surrender its claim to share in the construction of a tramway along Dandenong-road to ...

    Article : 160 words
  52. LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

    WELLINGTON.--Arrived, August 10.--Mamari, front London. BLUFF.--Arrived, August 10.--Ulimaroa, from Melbourne. Sailed, August 10.-- Whangape, for ...

    Article : 83 words
  53. LAND VALUATION BILL.

    The Strathfieldsaye shire council has adopted the following resolution:-- That this council strenuously opposes the Land Valuation Bill and also the proposed creation of ...

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