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  2. STATE SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

    It was asserted by Mr. F. C. Niemann (Bendigo) that the Education department did not desire to see the continuance of the annual convention of the State Schools' ...

    Article : 829 words
  3. MILITARY CADETS.

    Boys who desire to follow a military career may apply for admittance to the Roval military College at Duntroon (New South Wales) before November 30. To ...

    Article : 454 words
  4. STANDING BLOCK CHOP.

    J. Walker (lOsec. behind scratch) was the winner of the second heat of the handicap standing block wood-chopping contest at the Royal Shew yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 28 words
  5. MUSICAL CHAIRS ON HORSEBACK.

    While the people in the packed stands rocked with laughter, and the fair competitors in "musical chairs on horseback" appreciated the humour of their position, the horses backed off In startlod amazement. Certainly horses have rarely had more cause for bewilderment at human antics. Miss Lorna T. Embling, riding Paddie, the winner of this event, is on the left. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 63 words
  6. MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.

    Arthur Brown, labourer living at the Crown Hotel, corner of Lonsdale street and Queen street, Melbourne, has informed the polite that on Tuesday he ...

    Article : 148 words
  7. JUNIOR LEAGUE FINAL.

    A South Melbourne forward marked neatly ovor two Hawthorn players in the final of the Victorian junior football premiership, played on the North Melbourne ground yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 29 words
  8. HEAVY RAILWAY TRAFFIC TO SHOWGROUNDS.

    It is estimated that nearly 52,000 visitors to the Royal Show yesterday chose the cloctrlc trains for transport to the grounds. Rolling smoothly into the special platforms, train after train at intervals of less than two minutes during the "peak" loading, disgorged its maximum complement of 1,200 passengers. An animated scene outsldo the entrance gate was the result. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 64 words
  9. STRUCK BY FALLING EARTH.

    WAGGA (N.S.W.), Thursday.—E. Miller, who was employed by the Irrigation Commission at Burrnenjack as a ganger with two other workmen, was engaged on ...

    Article : 110 words
  10. ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.

    Partisculars of an assault and robbery were recounted to Mr. J. J. Rosen, J. P., at the Fitztory Comt on Thursday, Patrick Flangan, aged 40 years, labourer, and George Green, aged 31 years. ...

    Article : 183 words
  11. OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS.

    This year, the Eudcatioon department will offer 379 scholarships for competition among students in attendandance at State schools and registered schkools. These ...

    Article : 725 words
  12. LONG DISTANCE WATER JUMPING.

    Mr. R J Prico's chestnut, Flame made the spray Hy after a fine effort in the "Australhn" water Jump yesterday. At catch weights, the contest was judged on the longest distanco between taking off and landing. Flame obtained second placo for this jump. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 47 words
  13. PICNIC LUNCHEONS FOR THE CHILDREN.

    Collecting samples at the Show Is tiring work for little folk, who oagorly welcomed the opening of the picnic hamper in a comparatively quiet corner of the grounds. The lunch hour was especially attractive, for out of tho sample-bags came little bottles and packets to add novelty to the moal and relish to everyday fare. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 60 words
  14. THE NANSON SYSTEM.

    Sir.—In my previous letter I contined my attention strietly to what appeared to detract seriously froim the unique value (for the purpose for which it was ...

    Article : 836 words
  15. QUAINT INCIDENT ON PARADE.

    Nothing would satisfy the little daughter ni a successful oxhlbltor but that sha should bo allowed to "ride" the Ayrshire champion In the grand parade yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 33 words
  16. SPECTACULAR FINISH IN PONY HANDICAP TROT.

    W, Jenkins's Our Marvin (40yds. behind ter.) defeated W. Halllon's Eple Alto (35yds. behind) in a stirring finish In a preliminary lient of the "Doctor's Special" pony' handicap trot. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 39 words
  17. TAXI-CAB DRIVER "HELD UP."

    FREMANTLE (W.A.), Thursday.—The police are inquiring into a report of a "hold up" about four miles from Fremantle on Thursday night. A taxi-cab driver named ...

    Article : 137 words
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