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  2. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 233 words
  3. CLASSIFICATION OF RAILWAY EMPLOYES.

    The 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 words
  4. BUSH FIRES AT ULUPNA.

    The 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 words
  5. THE RAINFALL.

    AVOCA, 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 words
  6. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The 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 words
  7. TASMANIA.

    In 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 words
  8. COUNTRY NEWS. BALLARAT.

    A 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 words
  9. THE SOUTH POLE EXPLORERS.

    The exploring steamer Southern Cross will probably remain here for a fortnight, during which period Mr. Borchgrevink will visit Melbourne. ...

    Article : 113 words
  10. A GREATER SYDNEY.

    To-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 words
  11. THE GOVERNMENT ASTRONOMERS FORECAST.

    Tuesday (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 words
  12. BENDIGO.

    When 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 words
  13. THE BISHOP OF BALLARAT IN REPLY.

    Sir,—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 words
  14. ANOTHER BOGUS NOTE SWINDLE.

    After 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 words
  15. SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER.

    Rainfall 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 words
  16. NEW ZEALAND.

    The 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 words
  17. SYDNEY CRICKET-GROUND.

    The 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 words
  18. ROBBERY IN A BANK.

    The 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 words
  19. WARRNAMBOOL.

    Several 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 words
  20. THE CITY ASSESSMENTS.

    The 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 words
  21. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    NARANDERA, 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 words
  22. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    In 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 words
  23. THE COMMISSIONER OF RAILWAYS ON TOUR.

    Mr. 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 words
  24. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE. VICTORIA.

    ECHUCA, 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 words
  25. MAIL STEAMERS.

    R.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 words
  26. VICTORIAN FRUIT-GROWERS' ASSOCIATION.

    A 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 words
  27. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR NOVEMBER 30, 1898.

    Sun, 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 words
  28. BOGAMILDI SCRUB LANDS.

    The 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 words
  29. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE. SOURCES OF FEVER.

    Councillor 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 words
  30. THE BRISBANE FORECASTS.

    In 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 words
  31. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    CONDOBOLIN, 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 words
  32. A NEW SUBMARINE TORPEDO-BOAT.

    Considerable 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 words
  33. SCARCITY OF MINING TIMBER.

    The 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 words
  34. BRUNSWICK SCAVENGING CONTRACT.

    During 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 words
  35. ADULTERATED MILK.

    William Cattanach, town clerk of Essendon, charged John M'Keever, at the Essendon Court yesterday, with selling adulterated milk on 19th November. Mr. James ...

    Article : 160 words
  36. RIVER GAUGINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 217 words
  37. A GARBAGE TIP.

    Councillor 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 words
  38. QUEENSLAND.

    The arrangements for despatching a Queensland mining exhibit to Earls' Court, London, are practically completed. The steamer Duke of Portland will take 150 ...

    Article : 190 words
  39. DAY LABOUR VERSUS CONTRACT WORK.

    The 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 words
  40. THE GOVERNMENT COAL CONTRACT.

    Sir,—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 words
  41. GIPPSLAND MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.

    The 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 words
  42. MALVERN SANITARY SERVICE.

    At 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 words
  43. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' CONFERENCE.

    A 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 words
  44. SEPARATION AND FEDERATION.

    Mr. 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 words
  45. DRAINAGE OF HEIDELBERG.

    The 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 words
  46. REGISTRATION OF MILKMEN.

    A 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 words
  47. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A deputation of persons interested in Western Australian mines waited on the Premier to-day with reference to amendments to the Western Australian ...

    Article : 61 words
  48. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    DONALD, 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 words
  49. QUARANTINE FOR STOCK.

    Some 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 words
  50. THE ROKEWOOD MINING FATALITY.

    The 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 words
  51. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In 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 words
  52. MELBOURNE DUST.

    In 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 words
  53. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    BALLARAT.—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 words
  54. METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.

    At 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 words
  55. TRINITY, ORMOND, AND QUEEN'S COLLEGES.

    Tuesday, 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 words
  56. FILTERS FOR STATE SCHOOLS.

    A 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 words
  57. HOTEL PROSECUTIONS.

    At 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 words
  58. MASONRY.

    Last 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 words
  59. OVERSTOCKING COWS.

    Thomas 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 words
  60. THE RAILWAY TO KEILOR.

    The 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 ...

    Article : 63 words
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