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  2. IN THE FIFTIES.

    Memories of Melbourne and the gold diggings in the early 50's were recalled yesterday by Mr. John Dowding, who, at the age of 93 years, is still wonderfully keen ...

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  3. EFFECT ON STEAMERS.

    Discussing the possibility of rats having landed from the 17 steamers which arrived at Melbourne, from Brisbane before the Queensland Health authorities notified the ...

    Article : 488 words
  4. NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT.

    WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Thursday.—The New Zealand Parliament was opened this afternoon by His Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Jellicoe). In his speech he ...

    Article : 243 words
  5. POPULATION CHANGES.

    Returns showing the populations of the provincial cities and towns of Victoria were issued yesterday by the Minister for Home and Territories (Mr. Poynton). ...

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  6. FARMERS AND THE SHOW.

    With every prospect of a bountiful season, primary producers are in good spirits. They have come from far and near to participate in the Jubilee exhibition of the ...

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  7. AIDS TO PRODUCTION.

    To celebrate the completion of the new brick facade to the Sunshine harvester works, Mr. H. V. McKay entertained 250 of his country agents and travellers and ...

    Article : 857 words
  8. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 words
  9. Display Advertising

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    Advertising : 167 words
  10. S. AUSTRALIAN KING'S PRIZE.

    ADELAIDE, Thursday.—At the Port Adelaide rifle ranges to-day the South Australian Rifle Association's matches were continued. In the first stage of the King's ...

    Article : 291 words
  11. Are Mooring Rope Discs Effective?

    When the steamer Canbera was examined on arrival in Melbourne, about 100 rats were caught, but they were all healthy. This is not regarded as a very large ...

    Article : 136 words
  12. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The meeting of the Federal Cabinet held yesterday was the last over which Sir Joseph Cook will preside as Acting Prime Minister. When the business was ...

    Article : 416 words
  13. Care Necessary in Homes.

    It was urged yesterday by Dr. Cumpston that people should adopt every means to keep rates out of their dwelling houses. This could be done by blocking up all holes ...

    Article : 147 words
  14. DAME NELLIE MELBA'S CONCERT

    BENDIGO.Thursday.—The Royal Princess Theatre was crowded to-night when Dame Nellie Melba gave a concert. The supporting artists were Miss Una Bourne. ...

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  15. TRAMCAR BOLTS.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—An electric tram, carrying over 30 passengers, bolted down Young street, near Circular Quay, shortly after 2 o'clock this morning. Four ...

    Article : 202 words
  16. ITEMS OF INTEREST

    On Wednesday, by the transcontinental express from Perth, Miss Grace L. Holdcr returned to Melbourne to resume lecturing activities in connection with the Victorian ...

    Article : 578 words
  17. INCOME TAX PROSECUTION.

    On August 25 William Thomas Wright, of North road, Brighton, described as general agent and reporter, was prosecuted at the City Court for failure to lodge income tax ...

    Article : 60 words
  18. CAUCUS MINISTRY'S REBUFF.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—The Premier (Mr. Theodore) was asked to-day for an expression of opinion regarding the defeat of the Government in the Legislative Assembly ...

    Article : 58 words
  19. PROTESTANT FEDERATION.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—At the sitting of the annual assembly of the Baptist Union of New South Wales to-day the following motion was unanimously agreed to: ...

    Article : 91 words
  20. FLOODED RIVERS.

    WODONGA, Thursday.—Flood waters in the Wodonga Creek are rising slowly, but it is thought that they have about reached their highest level. Slight showers ...

    Article : 215 words
  21. WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

    Alterations in the Workmen's Compensation Act, with a view to more liberal provisions for the payment of men suffering from the effects of accidents, will be ...

    Article : 62 words
  22. Display Advertising

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    Advertising : 226 words
  23. STATE OF THE RIVERS.

    Reports for the 24 hours ended September 22, received at the Wrather Bureau, show that the rainfall over the watersheds of the Victorian rivers was light only, the greatest amounts being 44 ...

    Article : 136 words
  24. PRESENTATION TO DR. MANNIX.

    A presentation of an enlarged photograph of Mr. John Wren was made to Archbishop Mannix at a trades union concert held in the Stadium last night, in aid of St. ...

    Article : 423 words
  25. WORKERS AT MORWELL.

    Apparently the men employed in the brown coal workings at Vallourn are not to be left in peace as they desire, away from the influences of the Trades Hall. The ...

    Article : 178 words
  26. WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.

    BRISBANE,Thursday.—At a well-attended meeting of the Queensland Parliamentary Country party to-day a resolution was passed affirming that Australian ...

    Article : 59 words
  27. FIRE AT NEWPORT WORKSHOPS.

    Firemen from the Newport station were called last night to an outbreak of fire in the pumphouse of the Newport railway workshops. The firemen on duty saw flames issueing from the ...

    Article : 93 words
  28. IMPERSONATION OF VOTERS.

    MARYBOROUGH. Thursday.—At the declaration of the poll at the recent State election on September 2, Mr. E. S. Herring, solicitor, in returning thanks on ...

    Article : 188 words
  29. PRICE OF BREAD.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—Application has been made to the prices commissioner by the master bakers for an increase in the charge of 6½d. for the 2lb. loaf in Brisbane. ...

    Article : 72 words
  30. MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

    ADELAIDE, Thursday.—Yesterday James Fowler, aged 56 years, a labourer, went to the Reepham Hotel, in company with Frank Clark. Later the because was called to the door, and saw Clark with ...

    Article : 86 words
  31. TRAWWAY EMPLOYEE DIES.

    While engaged slunting trams at the Brighton road terminus on MOnday, Arthur Bridgeon, aged 32 yeas, of Bayview street, East Prahran, fell down an open manhole, and received serious head ...

    Article : 55 words
  32. NEW ZEALANDER ARRESTED.

    Detectives A. T. McKerrall, M. J. Davey, and L. V. Bunker arrested Alfred Jeynes yesterday on warrant from New Zealand, and charged him with having obtained credit by fraud from Edward Arthur ...

    Article : 67 words
  33. Classified Advertising

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    Advertising : 47 words
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