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  2. THE RAINFALL.

    BRUTHEN, Sept. 12.—Rain fell on Saturday night, and will do an immense amount of good. BROADFORD, Sept. 12.—Another severe thunderstorm took place on Saturday night, followed ...

    Article : 276 words
  3. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 217 words
  4. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The libel action Cowlishaw v. the "Bulletin" entered upon its third week to-day, when a number of shipwrights were called for the defence. These men alleged that ...

    Article : 328 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT.

    Two stonebreakers, named Peter Cooley and Edward Jenkins, on Monday after-ei noon, while it is said, in a state of semiintoxication, jumped into an old ...

    Article : 139 words
  6. POSTAL REFORMS.

    At the meeting of the Fitzroy Council last evening the present administration of the Postal department by Mr. Duffy, the Postmaster-General, was scathingly ...

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  7. A YOUNG MAN RUNS "AMOK."

    The popular Malayan pastime known as running amok found an Australian imitator yesterday afternoon in Alfred Gloverl, a young man of 23, who practically "held" ...

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  8. FEDERATION. HASTINGS AND MACLEAY CONTEST.

    Whether Mr. Sydney Smith emerges a victor from the contest at Hastings and Macleay, or whether he sustains defeat, the Government must suffer loss of prestige. ...

    Article : 336 words
  9. NEW SOUTH WALES NATIONAL LEAGUE.

    A general meeting of the members of the Australasian National League of New South Wales has decided to dissolve the league. This decision is due principally to the ...

    Article : 65 words
  10. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Government has acquired an estate at Hawke's Bay, consisting of 1,150 acres, for close settlement. It is all flat land, of magnificent quality,and will accommodate ...

    Article : 132 words
  11. BENDIGO.

    Two storekeepers at Golden Square were fined at the city court on Saturday for overstocking explosives. Robert Brown, a resident of Eaglehawk ...

    Article : 269 words
  12. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMER'S FORECAST.

    Monday (6 p.m.).—Unsettled in southern districts, with occasional rains, chiefly coastal, but [?]ner north of Dividing Ranges; north-westerly and westerly winds, moderate inland, but strong, ...

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  13. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Sept. 12. Fine rains are reported to have fallen in many parts of the colony, the heaviest downpour being on the north coast, where [?]in. were r[?]rded. ...

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  14. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

    Rainfall at Observatory previous 24 hours to 5 p.m. September 12, nil; since January 1, 11.4[?]in. Average rainfall at Observatory for the first nine months of the year, 18.2[?]in. ...

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  15. THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.

    At is meeting last night the Prahran Council received official intimation form the Metropolitan Board of Works that Councillor J. H. Maddock, one of the council's ...

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  16. TASMANIA.

    LAUNCESTON, Sept. 12. A Splendid rainfall is reported all over the colony, and harvest prospects in the north west are very bright. The following private advic[?] have been ...

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  17. THE COLONY'S POPULATION.

    The vital statistics issued by the registrargeneral show that the population of the colony at the end of 1897 was 1,323,460, of whom 709,360 were males and 614,100 ...

    Article : 49 words
  18. MR. SMITH'S POLITICAL RECORD.

    Mr. Sydney Smith is not only not escaping criticism, but is being turned inside out politically in a way which must astonish his friends. The Government are ...

    Article : 328 words
  19. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    ECHUCA. Sept. 10.—Wool Traffic.—The first of this season's wool by road arrived at the railway station on Friday—10 bales form Perricoota Station—and to-day 73 additional bales arrived from ...

    Article : 771 words
  20. PROPOSED POSTAL CONFERENCE.

    Mr. W. H. Wilson, Postmaster-General of Queensland, had a consultation to-day with the Postmaster-General upon postal and telegraphic matters, during which the ...

    Article : 315 words
  21. CASTLEMAINE.

    The borough councillors and officers, accompanied the mayor (Councillor E. D. Williams, M.L.A.) to service at the Congregational Church on Sunday morning. ...

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  22. MUNICIPAL AMENITIES.

    For some time past, relations have been considerably strained between the Springfield and Romsey Shire Councils in con[?]tion with a disput regarding the crection of ...

    Article : 369 words
  23. MR. WRAGGE'S FORECASTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 265 words
  24. LARRIKINISM IN THE SUBURBS.

    At the Brunswick Police Court yesterday morning three brothers named William, John, and Charles Robertson were charged with behaving in an offensive manner, ...

    Article : 369 words
  25. THE GOVERNMENT AND THE UNEMPLOYED.

    At a recent meeting of the Fitzroy Council, the action of the Government in not providing work for the deserving unemployed was severely criticised, and it was ...

    Article : 176 words
  26. FEELING IN PARLIAMENT.

    At Parliament-house to-day the Opposition-room was filled with members, who would discuss nothing save the Premier's interposition in the election. This ...

    Article : 455 words
  27. THE WOMAN'S SUFFRAUE MOVEMENT.

    Sir,—The present movement in favour of woman's sufirage owes whatever strength it has to a conviction on the part of its advocaies that justice demands what they are ...

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  28. QUEENSLAND.

    The steamer Julia Perey met with an accident in the Mary River on Saturday, by which she stripped two blades of her propeller. Arrangements were made for the ...

    Article : 310 words
  29. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 1898.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 37 words
  30. THE TESTIMONIAIATO MR. HARRY TROTT.

    At a meeting of the committee of the South Melbourne Cricket Club and a few friends, held in the pavilion last Saturday, the raising of a testimonial to Mr. Harry ...

    Article : 419 words
  31. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 174 words
  32. CASTERTON SHOW.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 237 words
  33. VIOLENT BRAWLERS AT PRAHRAN.

    Constable Hore, of Prahran, while attempting to effect the arrest of a man named William Is[?]es at Prahran yesterday evening, for using obscene language, had a ...

    Article : 379 words
  34. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    AVOCA. Sept. 10.—The rainfall registered at Glemnona-park for last month was lin. 78 points. The country is now in splendid order all round this district, and everything points to a most successful ...

    Article : 740 words
  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. George Outhton, first city organist. died this morning. Deceased was born in Jamaica, and studied music in England and Melbourne. He served in the New Zealand ...

    Article : 145 words
  36. WILLS AND BEQUESTS,

    Mr. Ralph Hasti[?], late of Lightwood, Bai[?]an, grazier, made a will on May 13, and died on July 31, 1898. He left realty worth £4,200 and personalty worth £1,400 to his ...

    Article : 121 words
  37. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    COBDEN.—The annual meeting of shareholders in the Cobden Pioneer Butter Factory took place on Friday. Mr. J. Thornton presiding. The balance-sheet showed that, despite the calamitous ...

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  38. THE FEDERAL DEBATE.

    Lively times, however, looked forward to in the Assembly during the present week, especially if the threat of the Premier to close the debate early is sought ...

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  39. THE STOCK TAX.

    Sir,—Several of our country friends availed themselves of the opportunity during the show week to call a meeting to protect against the abolition of the stock tax. ...

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  40. VICTORIAN RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

    The following are the scores. 110 and up, made by competitors on Saturday last, at the Williamstown ranges. The weather at times was very squally, which interfered with good shooting:— ...

    Article : 204 words
  41. POPULARISING THE GARDENS.

    Sir,—I see by this morning's issue that it is proposed to [?] a ki[?]sk in the Botanicalgardens for tea and other refreshments. I have often wondered that this has not been ...

    Article : 300 words
  42. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A man named James Casey was found dead in his camp near the Great Boulder mine to-day. Deceased was a native of Victoria, and leaves a daughter in ...

    Article : 102 words
  43. DEPARTURE OF MR. BARTON.

    Mr. Barton left by steamer to-night for the Hastings, and he firmly expresses the belief that he will have no difficulty in carrying the electorate. ...

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  44. OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN.

    The opening meeting of the election campaign between Mr. Sydney Smith and Mr. Barton was held here to-night, when the former addressed the electors in the Good ...

    Article : 387 words
  45. TASMANIA.

    The scale-infected fruit received from Sydney, on being handed to the Government botanist for examination, proved even worse than was anticipate. The botanist ...

    Article : 169 words
  46. THE LATE ARTHUR DAVIS.

    The hon, treasurer (Yr. E. Whlte) desires to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions to the fund for the assistance of Mrs. Davis and family:—Amount previously ...

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  47. ELECTION OF MAYORS AND PRESIDENTS.

    BUNINYONG (Shire).—Councillor Geo. F. Holden electecd president. Allownace, £20. BUNINYONG (Brough).—Coucillor J. P. Wilson elected mayor. Allowance, £15. ...

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  48. THE TELEPHONE HARNESS.

    Sir,— I have noticed for some time back various letters in your valuable paper from doctors and others as to the unhealthiness of the proposed telephone head gear. One ...

    Article : 234 words
  49. LATE MINING NEWS

    KANOWNA, Monday.—The following are the latest crushings:—68 tons form Davidson and Read's claim, Q.E.D. Carbine battery, for 240oz. 9dwt,; three of Hearts claim, Cemetery, at ...

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  50. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    At the South Melbourne Court yesterday the Metropolitan Board of Works summoned W. Robertson for 35/, for three years' water, supplied to premises at the corner of Bank and Hill streets. ...

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  51. CHESS.

    Melbourne Chess Club.—The 32nd annual general meeting was held at the Athen[?]um, Collins-street, on September 5. The reports and balance-sheet showed that the club is making very satisfactory ...

    Article : 130 words
  52. VICTORIAN SEAMEN'S MISSION.

    At a meeting of committee, held at the Marine Board offices on the 5th inst., the chaplain reported that the number of visitors to the institute at Port Melbourne during the month of ...

    Article : 71 words
  53. FISH MARKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 155 words
  54. Advertising

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  55. INTESTATE ESTATES.

    The curator of the estates of deceased persons has obtained rules to administer the estates of the following deceased persons, under act No. 1,060:— Sarab Barnctt, No. 9 Service-crescent, South ...

    Article : 94 words
  56. Advertising

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  57. THE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The twelfth g[?]une in the series of matches being played between Messrs. Jacobsen and Jon[?]s for the chess championship of the colony ended to-night in a draw. Mr. Jacobsen now has six wins to ...

    Article : 65 words
  58. Advertising

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