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  2. MAYORS AND PRESIDENTS.

    BALLARAT, Tuesday.— It was an open secret that the mayoral election to-day was likely to lead to [?]friction. One-section of the council desiredato re-elect Mr. F. Brawn, ...

    Article : 683 words
  3. REVENUE RETURNS.

    The Commonwealth revenue returns for August were made available yesterday by the secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Allen). The following comparative table shows the ...

    Article : 364 words
  4. RUBY AYLWARD'S DEATH.

    Dr. R. H. Cole, the coroner, yesterday concluded the inquest, adjourned from Thursday last, concerning the death ot Ruby Aylward, a waitress, who was about to be ...

    Article : 1,200 words
  5. TYTHOON IN HONG KONG.

    A little less than two years ago Hong Kong was visited by a typhoon, that was the worst in its history, so far as loss of life was concerned. On Monday night last, and ...

    Article : 1,039 words
  6. BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Ball-punching was the most attractive item in the display of training methods given by "Tommy" Burns at the Hotel Victoria, South Melbourne, yesterday ...

    Article : 337 words
  7. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    To-day. — V.R.C. races, at Flemington; footracing, at Flemington (evening); football match, Tasmanian state schools team v. combined Victorian state schools team, on Fitzroy ...

    Article : 140 words
  8. WRESTLING.

    ADELAIDE, Tuesday. — A wrestling match for £100 a-side took place at the Exhibition-building to-day between Gas. Ren[?]t and Peter Bannon. Bannon won two falls, and was therefore declared ...

    Article : 41 words
  9. SALE TURF CLUB WEIGHTS.

    Hurdle Race.—Overture, 11.0; Estimator, 10.6; Fire Queen, 10.6; Woodbine, 10.0; Chivaltry, 9.7; Summer, 9.7; Tosti, 9.7; Groper, 9.0; Cheval, 9.0; Game Boy, 9.0; Shrew, 9.0. ...

    Article : 202 words
  10. S.A.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

    ADHLAIDE, Tuesday.—The South Australain Jockey Club was unfortunate with their Derby meeting, inasmuch as the heavy rain which had fallen almost ...

    Article : 1,304 words
  11. NOTES AND CHAT.

    For the V.R.C. meeting, to be held to-day, the following scratchings were recorded yesterday:—Squadron Hurdle Race—Tattiemoon, Silvio, and Lady Quiz. U.S.A. ...

    Article : 820 words
  12. FITZROY RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 98 words
  13. HUNTING.

    The Melbourne Hounds will meet to-morrow at half-past 7 a.m. at Dandenong. Horses can be either stabled to-night at Dandenong, or loaded at Caulfield at a quarter-past 6, providing notice ...

    Article : 43 words
  14. FINDON HARRIERS.

    In consequence of the Royal Agricultural Show and other celebrations, the Findon Harriers pack will not meet this week. ...

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  15. COURSING.

    ST. JAMES, Monday.—The St. James Coursing Club held its final meeting of the season on August 28. Hares wree plentiful, and some good coursing was witnessed. Mr. M. Shiels, as judge, ...

    Article : 73 words
  16. THEATRES AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

    The fact that Melbourne playgocrs realse that in Miss Margaret Anglin they have an artist whose talent is very high is evidenced by the appieciative audiences at Her ...

    Article : 825 words
  17. £50. TIME HANDICAP TROT. £50.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  18. WOMAN'S STRANGE DEATH.

    The colonel has ordered an inquiry into the death of Budget Daly, a married woman, 37 years of age, who lived with her husband, Hugh Daly, the licensee of ...

    Article : 206 words
  19. FOOTBALL.

    Prior to the game of American football yesterday, on the Melbourne Cricket ground, a match was played between Western Australia and South Australia, the two teams who played so well in the ...

    Article : 186 words
  20. FOOTBALL. FOOTBALL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 15 words
  21. VICTORIAN JUNIOR ASSOCIATION.

    Umpires for Saturday:—Footscray v. Carlton, at Footscray F. G., H. Pryde; Yarraville v. Rose of Northcote, at Yarraville F.G., G. Hume; Port Melbourne v. Fitzroy, H. Alley; Preston v. Pembroke, ...

    Article : 70 words
  22. ARARAT TURF CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 36 words
  23. WEDNESDAY ASSOCIATION.

    The first grand semi-final will be played on the Collingwood Football Ground, at Victoria-park, to-day, between Carlton and Hopetoun. ...

    Article : 22 words
  24. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday. — The Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, and engaged in a discussion on the smoke question. Very little interest was taken in the matter, and ...

    Article : 40 words
  25. POLICE V. WEST GIPPSLAND.

    Considerable interest is being taken in the football match arranged to be played on the South Melbourne Cricket-ground this afternoon, between the Police team and a combination drawn from ...

    Article : 93 words
  26. MELBOURNE ATHLETIC CLUB, 184 EXHIBITION-STREET, CITY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 26 words
  27. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE.

    SWIFTS CREEK, Aug. 28.—Lambling has started, but it is feared that the percentages will not be up to the average, on account of the prolonged drought. There has not been one good ...

    Article : 66 words
  28. COUNTRY MATCHES.

    BALLARAT, Tuesday.—In rain and on a muddy ground St. Kilda were defeated this afternoon by South Ballarat, on the Eastern Oval. The local team were the first to score,, and at half-time the ...

    Article : 182 words
  29. NO SPORTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 33 words
  30. Advertising

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    Advertising : 217 words
  31. THE AUSTRALASIAN TURF REGISTER

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 68 words
  32. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 754 words
  33. BILLIARDS.

    Last night "Victor" (200) beat H. Fallshaw (230) by 31. The games for to-night are:— "Ballenger's Beer" (120) v. J. Wrigglesworth (210), H. Bishop (195) v. "Carlton Ale" (240). ...

    Article : 32 words
  34. PRAHRAN DESTRUCTOR.

    At the meeting of the Prahran City Council yesterday the following recommendations of the public it works committee were adopted: ...

    Article : 173 words
  35. CYCLING.

    Intending competitors in the above event are reminded that nominations close with the Dunlop Rubber Company, 108 Flinders-street, Melbourne, on Friday, September 4. Special entry-forms on ...

    Article : 48 words
  36. NEW SOUTH WALES TEST RACE.

    The New South Wales Dunlop road race, to be held on September 19, from Goulburn to Sydney (131 miles), has attracted a fine entry, 159 riders having nominated for the event, which is to ...

    Article : 59 words
  37. TROTTING.

    The drizzling rain which fell almost without intermission yesterday afternoon did not prevent a large crowd visiting the Richmond racecourse. It was the largest crowd which has patronised a ...

    Article : 918 words
  38. LAWN TENNIS.

    Draw for Saturday, 5th September:- Ladies' Doubles Handicap.—At Half-past 9— Misses Wentworth and Pitman v. Misses Kemp and Sykes, Misses N. Wilkie and L. Inglis v. Misses ...

    Article : 305 words
  39. FATAL BRAWL

    Detective Mercer is making inquines into the circumstances surrounding the death of George Roberts, who died in the Melbourne Hospital on Monday night. Mercer has ...

    Article : 225 words
  40. ADULTERATION OF CHAFF.

    Sir,—In "The Argus" of to-day I see a letter from Mr. J. Beamish, objecting to the provisions of the Adulteration in Chaff Bill, on the ground that should it become law, his ...

    Article : 182 words
  41. GOLF.

    On Saturday the Ladies' August Trophy was played for at the Bairnsdale links, and won by Mrs. J. W. L. Jackson. The following were the principal scores:—Mrs. J.W.L. Jackson, 67—20— ...

    Article : 277 words
  42. RECRUITS FOR MILITIA.

    Sir,—Could you kindly grant me space to endorse "Intending Recruit's" remarks on the militia, in "The Argus" of the 28th inst. Along with many others I wish to join the ...

    Article : 129 words
  43. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    One hundred and ten nominations were received for the Melbourne Gun Club's Fleet Handicap at North Brighton yesterday. The prize-money amounted to £100. The prize takers were as ...

    Article : 146 words
  44. HANGING BY THE HEELS.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Concerning a young German named Otto Uargon, who appeared before the Goulburn Police Court to-day, it was stated that he had acted in an ...

    Article : 253 words
  45. THREE-CARD TRICK.

    At the St. Kilda Court yesterday, before Mr. Keogh, P.M., Joseph Rhodes and George Stanley were charged with having played an unlawful game. ...

    Article : 157 words
  46. WRESTLING.

    A wrestling match of an international character is to take place at the Melbourne Athletic Club, Exhibition-street, to-morrow night. The principals are Buttan Singh, the well-known Indian ...

    Article : 78 words
  47. CONTORTIONIST'S SUFFERINGS

    WAGGA, Tuesday.— Ernest Dunn, the contortionist, travelling with Eroni'a circus, and known as "the human frog," has been admitted to the hospital, suffering from ...

    Article : 79 words
  48. BOXING.

    WELLINGTON, Tuesday.—In the boxing match between Gosling, of Wellington, and Ireland, of Sydney, the New Zealander won. ...

    Article : 21 words
  49. Advertising

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    Advertising : 370 words
  50. ICE HOCKEY.

    A team from the American war-ships met a Victorian team last night at the Glaciarium in a game of hockey on the ice. Ice hockey in similar to the ordinary game, except that it is played ...

    Article : 226 words
  51. Advertising

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    Advertising : 69 words
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