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  2. WORK FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    The State War Council at its meeting last night took initial steps to provide for the education of rclinrocd disabled j-aMt'ers ! in order tliafc they Jimy he in a pusifciou to , ...

    Article : 304 words
  3. WAR TIME STRIKES.

    Mr. H. M. Murphy, Chief Inspector of Factories, has been prompt in supplying the State Premier, at his request, with suggestions for dealing with the prevention ...

    Article : 505 words
  4. GENERAL NEWS.

    Mr. Cann, Acting Premier of New South Wales, stated in Sydney yesterday that South Australia was not able to secure supplies of steel rails. Mr. Cann is hopeful ...

    Article : 405 words
  5. INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

    After three weeks' discussion the trouble at the State coal mine assumed a serious aspect on Monday. The management's first proposals for a new working agreement ...

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  6. THE WAR FUNDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 144 words
  7. THE WHEAT SCHEME.

    Three additional cargoes of Australian wheat have been said in London. One, consisting of about 8800 tons, is for April shipment, at 69/6 per quarter; another of ...

    Article : 66 words
  8. THE ALIEN QUESTION.

    It was officially stated yesterday that German employees engaged at the Newport workshops in a temporary capacity are to be dismissed, in accordance with the ...

    Article : 87 words
  9. FARMERS WANT WHEAT CERTIFICATES.

    The statement of the Minister of Agriculture that wheat certificates are now being issued more freely, and that back numbers are being brought up to date, is ...

    Article : 90 words
  10. FOOTBALL AND WAR.

    The Victorian Football League held a secret meeting last night to decide whether premiership games should be played this season. Why the meeting should have been ...

    Article : 363 words
  11. ENEMY ALIENS CHALLENGED.

    About 200 enemy aliens are employed in the Kalgoorlie mines. They are mostly Slavs, hostile to Austria, but to-day a vigilance committee of the miners' union ...

    Article : 69 words
  12. TROUBLE AT MOUNT LYELL

    The industrial situation in the Mount Lyell district is now grave, and the fear is generally felt that the men will strike on Thursday. That they will is plain from ...

    Article : 253 words
  13. "THE AGE" LISTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 words
  14. SPLENDID WHEAT YIELD.

    Information received direct from farmers shows that the harvest in this district will constitute a record. It is computed that a total of 300,000 bags will be delivered in ...

    Article : 103 words
  15. PORT MELBOURNE FOOTBALLER RETURNS.

    Amongst those who returned from the front last week was Sergeant-Major A. H. J. Howlett, of the 2nd Coy., Field Engineers, also of the Education department ...

    Article : 127 words
  16. ATTEMPTED TRADING WITH ENEMY.

    An appeal by Paul Peter Schwartz was made to Judge Docker from the order of Mr. Smithers, S.M. The appellant was proceeded against on a charge of ...

    Article : 384 words
  17. AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 60 words
  18. THE PARLIAMENTARY JUNKET

    The circular letter issued by the Bendigo chamber of commerce, reprobating the Parliamentary jaunt to Gippsland, was read before Prahran city council las ...

    Article : 341 words
  19. BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 125 words
  20. ARMY PHARMACISTS.

    The defence authorities appear to have decided not to proceed further with the scheme for the appointment of pharmacists to positions in the army with commissioned ...

    Article : 424 words
  21. MINERS WORK ON CONTRACT.

    Five parties of miners who have hitherto been engaged on wanes resumed work to-day on contract at the claim of the New Normanby company, Ballarat East. As ...

    Article : 169 words
  22. PROTECTING THE CONSUMER.

    The promise of the Minister of Agriculture that he would endeavor to reform the staff of fruit inspectors—who are mainly temporary employes of the State ...

    Article : 236 words
  23. ASSOCIATION MEETING.

    The question of the suspension of Association football during the incoming season or for the duration of the war was discussed at a special meeting of the ...

    Article : 746 words
  24. Y.M.C.A. NATIONAL APPEAL FOR £25,000.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 243 words
  25. MR. ELMSLIE'S CRITICISM.

    An answer was made yesterday by the Minister of Agriculture to utterances of Mr. Elmslie, leader of the State Opposition, regarding the wheat scheme and the ...

    Article : 244 words
  26. BUILDERS' LABORERS.

    It has been decided by the Deputy Federal Public Service Commissioner that builders' laborers working for the Postal department are entitled to the increased ...

    Article : 62 words
  27. AN ALLEGED GERMAN COMPANY.

    Long discussion took place in Prahran council last night as to whether the municipality should have any further dealings with the Australian Portland Cement ...

    Article : 289 words
  28. BALLAN COUNCIL INDIGNANT.

    At Ballan shire council meeting to-day the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce's circular was considered. The following resolution (by Crs. Stewart and Evans) was ...

    Article : 88 words
  29. A False Balance.

    Catherine Jones, produce dealer, Lennox-street, was at Richmond court yesterday fined 20/ for having a false spring balance in her possession. E. T. Gregory, inspector of weights and ...

    Article : 53 words
  30. FARRIERS' EMPLOYES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 118 words
  31. A Grocer Fined.

    Chas. W. Watts, jun., of Heiderberg, grocer, was at the local court yesterday fined 20/, with 31/6 costs, for having butter exposed for sale in [?] shop not protected from flies and dust. ...

    Article : 37 words
  32. PATRIOTIC EFFORTS.

    An enthusiastic meeting of gentlemen was held on Saturday at Mr. J. Hunt's, Flemington-road, to initiate An athletic gathering, to be held in the triangle of the Royal Park on Saturday ...

    Article : 252 words
  33. ARK HIGHER WAGES JUSTIFIED?

    Appeals in regard to the award of the Government tramways group No. 3 wages board were before Mr. Justice Edmunds in the Arbitration Court to-day. The ...

    Article : 370 words
  34. Peculiar Milk Case.

    At Heidelberg court yesterday, before Mr. Goldsmith, P.M., W. A. Blair, of Fairfield, was charged with having sold milk that was below the standard. On 19th January Thos. J. Moylan, ...

    Article : 118 words
  35. SHIRE COUNCIL PROTESTS.

    The Bet Bet Shire at its last meeting had before it the circular from the Bendigo Chambers of Commerce. Cr. Bennett, in moving that the support of the council be ...

    Article : 69 words
  36. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    [?]ny, speaking at Moorabbin council meeting last night, said he understood the Metropolitan Board of Works was about to ask Parliament for the right of taking in the remainder of ...

    Article : 146 words
  37. RUBBER WORKERS.

    A special meeting of the Rubber Workers' Union was held at the Trades Hall on Saturday evening to consider the delay of the wages board in arriving at a ...

    Article : 236 words
  38. BOOTS FOR THE ARMY.

    An order for 500,000 boots is about to be placed by the Defence department. The boots are needed for the use of the troops, and the delivery of the articles is required ...

    Article : 139 words
  39. CATHOLIC FEDERATION.

    On Sunday evening, at Holy Trinity Church, Rev. Kelly delivered a lecture entitled A Catholic's View of Capital and Labor. He said it was safe to say, with ...

    Article : 213 words
  40. GENERAL CABLES.

    It is reported from Pekin that the Chinese Goverment forces have defeated the rebels near Sniffu, north of Yannan. They are now advancing toward Sniffu. ...

    Article : 33 words
  41. STREET NOMENCLATURE.

    Last night Malvern council unanimously agreed to change the names of two streets having German origin. It was proposed that Bismarck-street in future be known ...

    Article : 65 words
  42. MORDIALLOC BRIDGE.

    Cr. White, at Moorabbin shire council meeting last night, again drew attention to the neglect of the Country Roads Board to reconstruct the bridge carrying Point Nepean-road over Morlialloc Creek ...

    Article : 98 words
  43. CAMP CANTEENS.

    Criticism by "The Age" of the financial arrangements in connection with the control of canteens in military camps yesterday elicited the following explanation ...

    Article : 191 words
  44. CHRISTMAS DAY IN EGYPT.

    In a letter written on Christmas day by Private Cyril George to his mother, Mrs. George, of 7 Mansfield-street, Thornbury, he describes the Christmas cheer enjoyed ...

    Article : 216 words
  45. DUTIES OF MILITARY POLICE.

    Gorden Carter, a well-known business man in Pall Mall, and Frank Roden, driver on the Victorian railways, appeared before the city bench on Monday, chained with ...

    Article : 255 words
  46. DANDENONG SHIRE AFFAIRS.

    In connection with assertions made at the Aspendale Progress Association meeting on Saturday night and reported in yesterday's issue, it is desired that it should be mentioned that, not the ...

    Article : 74 words
  47. THE DISTURBANCES AT PRAHRAN

    At Prahran court yesterday Abraham Hoffman, tailor, Chapel-street charged Robert Smith, fishmonger, also of Chapel-street, with having assaulted him. ...

    Article : 571 words
  48. BOILER MAKERS REFUSE WORK.

    Hostilities have been began by the Boiler Makers' Union against the employers in the iron trade. Recently the boiler makers issued an ultimation to ...

    Article : 154 words
  49. LANDLORD'S CLAIM UNDER LEASE

    A dispute in relation to the ownership of certain machinery was decided in the State Full Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice a'Beckett and Mr. Justice Bodges. The ...

    Article : 353 words
  50. WATER STORAGE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 153 words
  51. NAVAL WORKERS' GRIEVANCES

    Six thousand people attended the annual picnic of H.M.A. naval establishment employes at Clifton Gardens to-day. Mr. H. Gleeson, vice-president of the employes' ...

    Article : 409 words
  52. ASHES IN SYDNEY HARBOR.

    A fine of £25 was imposed on Anthony Steel, employee of the Sydney Ferries Limited, at the Water Police Court to-day for having thrown ashes into the ...

    Article : 126 words
  53. FORESTERS' CONFERENCE IN NEW ZEALAND.

    The Foresters' conference, Held a [?] land, has constituted a subsidiary high court for New Zealand, with authority hitherto resting in the English high court. ...

    Article : 62 words
  54. Wages of Municipal Outdoor Employes.

    Melvern council last night considered a report from the recent conference of municipalities, at which it was recommended Unit municipal outdoor employes' wages ...

    Article : 73 words
  55. Water Deliveries. The Water Commission has compiled the following return of distribution of water for the week ended 29th January:— Water Delivered.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 158 words
  56. REALISTIC TRENCH WARFARE.

    The realistic display of trench fighting and grenade warfare given by troops at Broadmeadows camp last week greatly impressed the Governor-General, who was an ...

    Article : 72 words
  57. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 148 words
  58. LATE MINING NEWS.

    TRENTHAM.—Stephens and son have crushed 5 tons stone from the Lone Hand, near Blackwood, for 10 oz. 17 dwt. gold. The water in the nine is heavy, and it is feared that Messrs. ...

    Article : 178 words
  59. TREATMENT OF A SOLDIER.

    Consequent upon the publicity given to complaints in regard to the case of Private David Crosby, a returned wounded soldier, who was sentenced to two years' ...

    Article : 221 words
  60. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  61. MILITARY OFFICERS TRANSFERRED.

    Lieutenant-Colonel Garrard, of Geelong has succeeded Colonel J. H. Courtney as officer commanding at Broadmeadows camp. Colonel Courtney has been relieved ...

    Article : 90 words
  62. BETTING PROSECUTIONS.

    At Northcote court yesterday Martin Calleson was fined £20, with £5 costs, for betting at the Commercial Hotel, Northcote, between 22nd November and 4th December, 1975. ...

    Article : 83 words
  63. LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 53 words
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