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  2. THE NEW TARIFF.

    In common with all other organisations whose chief platform plank is the encouragement of Australian industries, the Australian Protectionist Association has ...

    Article : 974 words
  3. THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

    Senator Pearce, Minister of Defence, stated yesterday that in view of the applications from insurance and other societies for information regarding the arrangements ...

    Article : 136 words
  4. AUSTRALIAN PATRIOTIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 words
  5. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS

    A drowning fatality occurred on Sunday in the Murray River at its junction with the Goulburn, the victim being John Callahan, 27, a signal porter at Echuca ...

    Article : 156 words
  6. SPEECH DAYS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,090 words
  7. GROWTH OF UNIONISM.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 369 words
  8. GOLFERS' CONTRIBUTION.

    As the result of a competition amongst the members of the Victoria Golf Club on Saturday, the Red Cross fund has benefited to the extent of £40. ...

    Article : 30 words
  9. MOTOR AMBULANCE ACCEPTED.

    The offer of the citizens of Collingwood to supply the Defence department with a fully equipped motor ambulance for use at the front has been accepted with thanks ...

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  10. LADY MAYORESS'S PATRIOTIC LEAGUE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 259 words
  11. LOCAL NEWS.

    The accounts for the fete and art union held on 2nd inst. at the Palais de Danse in aid of the Foundling Hospital and infants'. Home have been audited by Mr. ...

    Article : 150 words
  12. CHILD KILLED BY KICK FROM A HORSE.

    A little girl named Florence Wallace, 10, a daughter of Mr. Oliver Wallace, of Mepunga, was riding on the footboard of a waggon loaded with firewood and driven ...

    Article : 57 words
  13. FREE LETTERS FOR SOLDIERS.

    An effort is being made by the Postmaster-General to make such an arrangement with the Imperial Government as will enable members of the Australian ...

    Article : 111 words
  14. AN AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S GIFT.

    Sir,--The council of the Australian Women's National League has decided to present a motor ambulance to the military authorities for the use of our sick and ...

    Article : 125 words
  15. LIGHTKEEPER DROWNED.

    The body of Frederick Peters, 60, one of the lightkeepers at Barrenjoey lighthouse, was washed on the rooks at Broken Bay on Sunday afternoon. Peters was last seen ...

    Article : 61 words
  16. FALL OF 1000 FEET.

    At the Great Fingall mine, Day Dawn, L. E. M'Clury, in charge of a sand gang, was struck by a descending cage while working in the shaft, and hurled down 1000 ...

    Article : 63 words
  17. SMOKE NIGHT TO ESSENDON VOLUNTEERS.

    The Essendon citizens' military committee has organised a patriotic concert, to be held in the town hall, Moonee Ponds (in co-operation with the city council), on ...

    Article : 86 words
  18. CAULFIELD EFFORT.

    Sir,--Some time ago I made an appeal to residents of Caulfield for sheets and contributions of money and sheeting material for the Red Cross hospitals. That appeal was ...

    Article : 260 words
  19. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Numerous protests against the raising of valuations at prahran, in view of the reduction of rests, have this year been sent by ratepayers to the local council. One protestor, Constable Bernard ...

    Article : 225 words
  20. PECULIAR LARCENY CASE.

    At [?]alvern court yesterday, before Messrs. M'Millan (chairman). Hattam, Brinsmead and carrol. J's.P., Ozcar Brown, Fred. Fenton and Leslie Mitchell were chrged with steading a ...

    Article : 723 words
  21. WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE.

    The council meeting of the Working Men's College was held last night. Mr. M. Busby, who presided, submitted a letter received from a Miss Ethel Johnston, ...

    Article : 383 words
  22. BRUNSWICK PATRIOTIC FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  23. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.

    The following additional appointment to the Australian Imperial Force is announced:-- To be Captain and Adjutant.--Captain J. M. A. ...

    Article : 188 words
  24. Y.M.C.A. FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 words
  25. ST. THOMAS'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    The annual speech night and presentation of prizes to successful pupils of the St. Thomas's Grammar School was held in the town hall, Moonee Ponds, last evening. ...

    Article : 706 words
  26. BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 149 words
  27. PRAHRAN TOWN HALL.

    The finance committee of Prahran council recommended at Last night's meeting of that [?]--"That the City Hall be re-erected, in accordance with Plan B, submitted by the architect, at an ...

    Article : 79 words
  28. CITY ROOMS FOR SOLDIERS.

    Sir,--Referring again to the great necessity for city rooms for soldiers, I am glad to say that the Salvation Army has now been able to make arrangements which I think ...

    Article : 271 words
  29. SEND OFF TO PRESTON TROOPS.

    As the result of a public meeting convened by the president of the shire of Preston (Cr. Bricknell) it has been decided to entertain the Preston members of the ...

    Article : 130 words
  30. CHURCH-STREET-BRIDGE

    At last night's sitting of Prahran council Cr. Chambers moved-- That the resolution of the council of 16th November last, ordering the closing of the ...

    Article : 192 words
  31. BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 words
  32. INVALIDED SOLDIERS.

    A deputation comprising members of the committee of the United Service Home at Drysdale, including Major-General Downes, Colonel Brodribb and Major Appleton, on ...

    Article : 193 words
  33. THE BENDIG0 ELECTION.

    At a meeting of the council of the Australian Protectionist Association last night the following motion was carried:-- That, in the opinion of this council, protection ...

    Article : 75 words
  34. SUNDAY MORNING TRAMS.

    The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust notified Prahran council last night that it had decided to take steps towards arranging a Sunday morning service on the Kew to St. Kilda tramway, with a ...

    Article : 120 words
  35. A GOOD SUGGESTION.

    Sir,--Might I suggest through the medium of your columns that a tarpaulin be erected at St. Paul's Cathedral corner and boxes at the various places of ...

    Article : 182 words
  36. XAVIER COLLEGE.

    The commodious college hall was crowded with students, their parents and relations on the occasion of the annual speech day of Xavier College, Kew. Dr. Mannix. ...

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  37. LABOR CANDIDATES. The Labor Selection Ballot.

    Mr. A. Parker, who contested the scat for Barwon in the Legislative Assembly, and who assisted the late Mr. Arthur in his recent campaigns at Bendigo, has A meeting of the Bendigo Labor Federal campaign committee was held at the Trades Hall to-night to arrange for the forthcoming election to fill the vacancy caused by ...

    Article : 153 words
  38. School Children Enthusiastic.

    Not content with having already raised £45 10 for the Belgian Relief and Patriotic Funds, the pupils attending the Ascot Vale State school have set a splendid example ...

    Article : 136 words
  39. LATE MINING NEWS.

    BROKEN HILL.--One result of Sunday's gale was that in the reservoir at Stephen's Crock [?] gathered round the pumping station and stopped operations. The supply on the South mire ran ...

    Article : 101 words
  40. UNFOUNDED REPORTS.

    Sir,--In your issue of 20th October appeared a cable message with reference to spics in the Rheims district, and the arrest of M. Mumm, of champagne fame. ...

    Article : 390 words
  41. ST. KILDA FOOTBALL CLUB.

    The annual meeting of St. Kilda Football Club was held last night at the local town hall, and was attended by several hundreds of supporters. Mr. A. Willis, who presided as chairman of ...

    Article : 650 words
  42. DUTY ON CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS.

    The Minister of Customs (Mr. Tudor) has arranged to receive a deputation at 11.30 a.m. to-day from the Musicians' Union on the subject of the duty that has ...

    Article : 64 words
  43. BEFRIEND THE TROOPS.

    Sir,--The community is indebted to you for your most kind and thoughtful article having reference to the duties of civilians as regards helping our soldiers to steer ...

    Article : 123 words
  44. ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 315 words
  45. MR. BLACKBURN HONORED.

    Mr. Maurice Blackburn, M.L.A. for Essendon, and his wife were the guests at a concert given in their honor by the Essendon and Ascot Vale branches of the ...

    Article : 146 words
  46. UNITED STATES NAVY.

    Mr. J. Daniels, secretary to the United States navy, in his annual report recommends the building of two Dreadnoughts, six destroyers, eight submarines, of which ...

    Article : 57 words
  47. BELGIAN NUNS' CHRISTMAS GIFT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 140 words
  48. TARIFF CURIOSITIES.

    Sir,--There is one item in particular in the textile division that will defy the explanation of both protection and free-trade advocates, i.e., item 110--Apparel and ...

    Article : 139 words
  49. GERMANS IN AUSTRALIA.

    A fortnight back Footscray council commented strongly on the reported statement that Germans interned in Australia were paid £1 per week, while on parole. ...

    Article : 317 words
  50. GENERAL CABLES.

    Tho Sulphide Corporation shows a profit of £163,228. A sum of £15,000 is added to the reserve fund, and the total amount carried forward is £232,912. Owing to the ...

    Article : 42 words
  51. LIBERAL WORKERS' INSTITUTE.

    At the monthly meeting of the board of management of the Liberal Workers' Institute, held on Friday evening, keen enthusiasm was displayed at the election of ...

    Article : 100 words
  52. STRAW HAT TRADE.

    Sir,--Your article this morning is instructive to those who are not familiar with the trade, and welcome to those who are engaged in the industry; but, from a ...

    Article : 308 words
  53. BELGIAN MEAT FUND.

    At the Benalla weekly market Messrs. Watts, Turnbull and Co. realised £20 16 for the Belgian meat fund by the sale of cattle and sheep which were donated for ...

    Article : 97 words
  54. DROWNING GIRL RESCUED.

    This morning a domestic servant named Milley Burke, sixteen, fell into a dredge dam and would certainly have been drowned had not a man named George ...

    Article : 58 words
  55. HOW TO HELP.

    Sir,--Having just returned from England, and noticing an announcement appealing for contributions of socks and woollen garments for our men who have gone to the ...

    Article : 159 words
  56. Advertising

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    Advertising : 159 words
  57. Advertising

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  58. HAWTHORN MOTOR AMBULANCE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 263 words
  59. VICTORIA LADIES' COLLEGE.

    There was a large attendance at the annual speech night of the Victoria Ladies' College, in the college hall, Howe-crescent, Albert Park, on Tuesday, 8th inst.; Mr. J. ...

    Article : 216 words
  60. SYDNEY WOOL SALES.

    SYDNEY.--At the wool sales on Monday there was good demand for sound, well-grown wools at prices equal to last week's closing rates, but any lets showing tender staple, or carrying burr or ...

    Article : 68 words
  61. Advertising

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    Advertising : 25 words
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