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Detailed lists, results, guides : 233 wordsThe Premier, Sir George Turner, having asked the Legislative Assembly to adjourn the consideration of the bill for the classification of officers and employes of the ...
Article : 2,045 wordsThe bush fire which broke out at Ulupna yesterday has now been checked, although the logs and trees that are still burning necessitate a strict watch being kept. ...
Article : 226 wordsAVOCA, Nov. 29.—Splendid showers have fallen throughout the day, and will do immense good. BAIRNSDALE, Nov. 29.—A terrific duststorm raged throughout this district on Monday until ...
Article : 424 wordsThe Board of Exports appointed to assist the Government to promote the interest of the producers of the country has so far spent £3,750 in sending ...
Article : 134 wordsIn the Supreme Court to-morrow the Attorney-General will file an ex officio information against Captain Parker for an alleged libel on the Premier, in a letter ...
Article : 90 wordsA deputation, composed largely of clergymen, waited upon the City Council on Monday to urge that the sale of intoxicants should be prohibited in connection with all ...
Article : 187 wordsThe exploring steamer Southern Cross will probably remain here for a fortnight, during which period Mr. Borchgrevink will visit Melbourne. ...
Article : 113 wordsTo-night at a conference of the delegates of suburban municipalities, consideration was given to the question of establishing a "greater Sydney," a proposal submitted ...
Article : 149 wordsTuesday (6 p.m.):—Moderately fine inland, but still squally and showery in coastal districts; westerly and south-westerly winds, very strong along coast; rather rough sea. ...
Article : 33 wordsWhen John Maloney nnd John Fielder, who were arrested on Monday night charged with assaulting and robbing Henry M'Connell, were brought before the City ...
Article : 165 wordsSir,—The close of the Church Congress affords me a brief temporary leisure, and I wish to make some public reference to your comments on my presidential ...
Article : 1,579 wordsAfter the many instances of imposition by means of the valueless notes of the defunct Provinical and Suburban Bank, the public have grown to carefully scrutinise ...
Article : 272 wordsRainfall at Observatory previous 24 hours to 5 p.m. November 29, nil; since January 1, 14.45in. Average rainfall at Observatory for the first 11 months of the year, 23.34in. ...
Article : 390 wordsThe Grand Lodge of Ireland has granted fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. The Scottish Grand Lodge is now the only supreme body in the ...
Article : 50 wordsThe receipts of the Sydney cricket-ground for the year ending September 30 were £12,737, of which £6,410 was derived from members' subscriptions, and £3,875 from ...
Article : 54 wordsThe sum of £950 in notes was stolen from the teller's drawer in the Auckland suburban branch of the National Bank of New Zealand during business hours to-day. ...
Article : 49 wordsSeveral rabbits have been obtained by Mr. A. W. Knight Tuck, a veterinary surgeon, which were badly affected with tuberculosis. He believes that they contract ...
Article : 44 wordsThe City Council, at its meeting to-day, adopted the report by the sub-committee appointed to investigate the remissions in the city assessments, especially in the case ...
Article : 106 wordsNARANDERA, Nov. 29.—Extraordinary weather is being experienced here. One day is intensely hot and the next cool. Yesterday strong hot winds, with sufflocating dust, raged all day, the ...
Article : 63 wordsIn the Legislative Council to-day the Local Works Loan Act Amendment Bill was read a third time. The House adjourned till Tuesday next. ...
Article : 30 wordsMr. Mathieson, Commissioner of Railways, visited here on a tour of inspection, and had an interview with some of the leading residents, who asked him to ...
Article : 239 wordsECHUCA, Nov. 29.—The following stock have crossed into Victoria from New South Wales since last report:—550 sheep, Naughton Bros., Deniliquin, owners, consigned to M'Kenzie and Co., ...
Article : 226 wordsR.M.S. Arcadia left Colombo for Australia on the 27th inst. I.G.M.S. Stuttgart arrived at Southempton on the 27th inst. ...
Article : 61 wordsA meeting of the executive council was held on November 28, when a large amount of business in connection with the autumn fruit show was dealt with. ...
Article : 215 wordsSun, rises 4.45 a.m., sets 7.24 p.m.; moon, rises 9.21 p.m., sets 6.2 a.m. Full moon, 28th; new moon, 14th. ...
Article : 44 wordsThe Moree Land Board to-day recommended the renewal of the leases of the Bogamildi scrub lands, covering an area of 70,000 acres, held by the A.M.A. Company, ...
Article : 73 wordsCouncillor Fleming, at the meeting of the Brunswick Council on Monday evening, reported on the recent dairy registration fees conference. He stated that various opinions had been expressed ...
Article : 178 wordsIn the absence of Mr. Clement Wragge, Mr. Anderson has issued the following forecasts:— Victoria and Tasmania.—Generally cloudy and unsettled under strong winds from between N.W., ...
Article : 232 wordsCONDOBOLIN, Nov. 25.—14 points of rain fell this week. It did no possible good; the high winds prevailing blew all signs of it away. The atmosphere has been almost constantly loaded ...
Article : 872 wordsConsiderable attention has been devoted for some time past by an ex-naval officer to perfecting a submarine torpedo-boat. Separate portions of a model, 4ft. in ...
Article : 179 wordsThe scarcity of timber suitable for deep alluvial nuning in this district has reached an acute stage, the Forest department having intimated its intention of closing the ...
Article : 238 wordsDuring a discussion which arose at the meeting of the Brunswick Council on Monday evening last concerning the local scavenging contract, Councillor Fleming stated that if they determined to ...
Article : 136 wordsWilliam Cattanach, town clerk of Essendon, charged John M'Keever, at the Essendon Court yesterday, with selling adulterated milk on 19th November. Mr. James ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 217 wordsCouncillor Stranks introduced a deputation of residents of Hutchinson-street at the meeting of the Brunswick Council on Monday evening for the purpose of entering a protest against the ...
Article : 103 wordsThe arrangements for despatching a Queensland mining exhibit to Earls' Court, London, are practically completed. The steamer Duke of Portland will take 150 ...
Article : 190 wordsThe Heidelberg Council has had under consideration for some time the advisability or otherwise of adopting the contract system in regard to the maintenance of the roads and general work now ...
Article : 152 wordsSir,—I notice by the press that Mr. Downward, M.L.A., has asked the hon. the Premier a question relative to the minimum wage. The minimum wage has always ...
Article : 545 wordsThe annual meeting of the Gippsland Municipal Association was held at the Shire-hall, Warraul, to-day, and was attended by the following delegates:— ...
Article : 301 wordsAt the last meeting of the Malvern Council it was decided to offer the contractor for the night service of their shire a renewal of his contract for a further term of 12 months from the 1st January ...
Article : 65 wordsA conference of delegates from the various district friendly societies was held here last night. It was called by the local branch of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. About 20 ...
Article : 322 wordsMr. Murray, the Minister of Railways, at a banquet at Rockhampton last night, said that the proper course for the separationists of the northern and central districts ...
Article : 140 wordsThe Heidelberg Council on Monday evening dealt with a number of tenders, ranging from £1,700 to £1,061, received for constructing a main drain through the Heidelberg township to the Yarra. ...
Article : 68 wordsA discussion took place at the Port Melbourne Council meeting on Tuesday night, as to whether it would be desirable to ask for a review of the decision given at the local court on Monday, when ...
Article : 240 wordsA deputation of persons interested in Western Australian mines waited on the Premier to-day with reference to amendments to the Western Australian ...
Article : 61 wordsDONALD, Nov. 28.—Stripping commenced in this district to-day. The early crops, Steinwedel and Alora spring, promise a large yield, the wheat being a fine sample. Cornsacks are very scarce, ...
Article : 478 wordsSome time ago the Minister of Agriculture wrote to the Port Melbourne Council, stating that it was proposed to utilise Coode Island as a stock quarantine station, and asking whether the ...
Article : 123 wordsThe body of the entombed miner Quick was brought to the surface at half-past 4 o'clock this morning. An inquest was held in the afternoon, before Mr. N. G. ...
Article : 152 wordsIn the Supreme Court to-day Robert Wolfe, licensed victualler, sued for a divorce from Vivian Maude Wolfe, the corespondent being a railway employe named ...
Article : 204 wordsIn consequence of the discomfort caused by dust in Melbourne, Councillor Armstrong contended, at the Port Melbourne Council meeting last night, that the city should join with the Port Melbourne ...
Article : 130 wordsBALLARAT.—The following are the particulars of the dairy cow contest, held at the recent show:—S. R. Thomas, Ascot, 63lb. milk, test 5.2, butter fat 3.72; S. R. Thomas, 62[?]lb., 5.2, 3.50; ...
Article : 413 wordsAt the fortnightly meeting of the Port Melbourne Council, held on Tuesday night, a letter was received from the town clerk of Richmond, in reference to the recent conference held to consider the ...
Article : 273 wordsTuesday, December 6.—Half-past 9 a.m. to Halfpast 12 p.m.—General Knowledge Paper and English Essay (for Trinity College candidates only). Half-past 2 p.m. to Half-past 5 p.m.—Natural ...
Article : 234 wordsA circular from the Education department recommending the use of a particular make of filter in state schools was read at a meeting of the local board to-day. A ...
Article : 127 wordsAt the Essendon Police Court, Robert Irvine, sub-inspector of police, charged Walter Melrose, licensee of the Melfort Inn, with Sunday trading, on 30th October. Mr. M'Farlane, who appeared ...
Article : 235 wordsLast Tuesday evening the annual installation of officers for the Nagambie Lodge, No. 167, of Freemasons for the ensuing year took place in the lodge-room. Brother Dr. J. V. Heilly, G.S.D., ...
Article : 121 wordsThomas Barry, a son of a dairyman at Terang, was proceeded against at the police court this morning, under section 4 of the Animals Protection Act 1800, for ...
Article : 1,827 wordsThe Essendon Council on Monday received a letter from the Minister of Railways declining to receive a deputation on the subject of extending the railway to Keilor, because it was ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Wed 30 Nov 1898, Page 6
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