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  2. ENTERTAINMENT AT MELBOURNE HOSPITAL.

    A large number of out-patients of the Melbourne Hospital were entertained at a Christmas party yesterday afternoon. Besides a heavily laden Christmas tree, one of the main attractions was an entertainment by artists from the Tivoli Theatre. On the left is a little girl vastly amused by the huge saxophone played by a black-faced artist. Right: Some of the out-patients listening to the concert. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 68 words
  3. NEW HAWTHORN BRIDGE.

    "I propose to recommend to Cabinet that a body should be set up with power to undertake a comprehensive plan of bridgebuilding extending over several years," said ...

    Article : 453 words
  4. SHARES IN COMPANY.

    Finding for plaintiff in an action in which the purchaser of shares in an insurance company sought to have the contract of purchase set aside, Mr. Justice Lowe, in ...

    Article : 603 words
  5. FOUNDLINGS ENJOY CHRISTMAS.

    The infants at the Foundling Dailies' Hospital, Berry street, East Melbourne, have not been left out of the Christmas fostivities. The matron of the home (Miss Moubray Flack) and nurses are shown with some of the babies at the Christmas treat given yesterday afternoon. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 47 words
  6. DESPATCHING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

    Owing to the response to the Postal department's request to the public to post early for Christmas, there has not yet been any serious congestion, though officials at the public counters at the Elizabeth street post-office have on several occasions found it difficult to cope with "peak" period rustios. A view of the postal hall at the Elizabeth strcot post-office yesterday, showing people despatching parcels and packets to friends for Christmas. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 74 words
  7. FIRE BRIGADES FINANCES.

    Although the municipal contributions to the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board have increased steadily since the board was created 37 years ago, the annual report, ...

    Article : 332 words
  8. T.B. SOLDIERS.

    The need for a State-wide appeal for funds for the T.B. Sailors and Soldiers' Association of Victoria was emphasised by the retiring president (Mr. P. Stearn) at ...

    Article : 225 words
  9. PRAHRAN SCHOOL ADDITIONS.

    The mayor of Prahran (Councillor A. H. Woodfull), speaking at the opening of the additions which have recently been made to the Prahran State school, in High street. The ceremony took place on the occasion of the annual presentation of prizes. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 46 words
  10. DECLARATION OF SENATE POLL.

    The result of the Victorian Senate poll was declared by the Chief Electoral Officer for Victoria (Mr. S. Irwin) in the vestibule of the Town Hall at midday yesterday. Mr. Irwin is in the centre of the group, which includes Mr. H. S. W. Lawson and Mr. R. CD. Elliott, who were declared elected as senators. Senator Barnes, the third successful candidate, was not present. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 69 words
  11. "FOOTSCRAY SWEEP."

    Proceedings were taken in the City Court yesterday against 11 persons associated with an illegal lottery. The charges were heard before Mr. A. A. Kelley, P.M., and Messrs. T. ...

    Article : 456 words
  12. INTERSTATE PROBLEMS.

    The Premier of South Australia (Mr. Butler) reached Melbourne yesterday and had a conference with the Premier (Sir William McPherson) on several matters ...

    Article : 268 words
  13. TEST MATCH INCIDENTS.

    Two incidents during England's first innings in the second Test match now in progress in Sydney. Left—Geary, nearly stumped, looks down to see that his foot is safely inside the crease. Right—Duckworth hits out. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 37 words
  14. MORE SCHOOLS AT KEW.

    Two more of the well known s[?] in the Kew district. On the left is Ruyton Girls' School, in Selbome road, the head mistress of which is Miss H. Y. Daniell. On the right is the Carey Grammar School, situated in Barker's road, Kew. Mr. H. G. Steele is the head master. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 69 words
  15. DROUGHT AT ALICE SPRINGS.

    Reports received at the Weather Bureau indicate that the rainfall at Alice Springs in Central Australia for the 11 months of this year had been the lowest ou record. ...

    Article : 81 words
  16. HEALTH PROSECUTIONS.

    Charged with having on November 27 sold, [?]terated milk, Alexander Stecle, of O'Connor [?], Brunswick, appeared at the Brunswick Court on Wednesday. The Bench consisted of ...

    Article : 112 words
  17. TRAMS IN THE CITY.

    Sir,—On my return to Melbourne after many months abroad I was astonished to see the disfigurement of our fine streets by the unsightly and dangerous platforms ...

    Article : 139 words
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