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  2. CONGRESS OF UNIONS

    Delegates from all States, except Western Australia, will attend the opening session of the All-Australian Trade Union Congress at the ...

    Article : 233 words
  3. THRILLS AND SPILLS IN NEW FILMS

    Heart throbs and hoof beats are introduced in the new films this week, for George O'Brien and Mickey Rooney are riding again, and a new screen lover has come among us. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. MR. CURTIN CRITICAL Insurance Plan

    The Federal Government had been driven back to the acceptance of the position regarding national insurance which all Government members had ...

    Article : 355 words
  5. WORLD EGG RECORD

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,550 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS PRESENT FROM FIRE BRIGADE

    Mr. E. McGibbony, who was recently married, was presented by members of the Ararat Fire Brigade with an oxidised wood-box. Mr. McGibbony is secretary ...

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  7. BURNLEY EGG-LAYING.

    —Poultry farmers from all over the State were among those who attended the poultry farmers' field day at Burnley on Saturday to mark the end of the official Government egglaying competition. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  8. BITTEN BY MONKEY

    Frank Roberts, aged 15 years, of Webster street, was bitten on the leg by a monkey at the novelty monthy show at View Point yesterday. After treatment at ...

    Article : 42 words
  9. FARM CHANGES HANDS

    Mr. V. Newhouse has disposed of his interest in the farm Double Meadows, Rowsley, to Mr. G. Fallon. Mr. G. Robertson, who managed the farm for Mr. ...

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  10. YOUNGER SET PRESIDENT

    Following the transfer of Miss Laura Hill to Corryong, members of the Benalla Country Women's Association Younger Set have elected Miss Lorna Gilbertson as ...

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  11. RURAL DEBT POLICY

    Declaring that the Commonwealth had apparently decided that such works as the large-scale extension of the Sydney G.P.O. should take ...

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  12. DIMBOOLA CROP CONTEST

    Although the rainfall was about 7½ inches below the average for the last 60 years, the Dimboola district was able last season to produce wheat crops which ...

    Article : 313 words
  13. FAREWELL TO CRICKETER

    A representative gathering of cricketers and sporting organisations assembled at the memorial hall to say farewell to Mr. A. Urbahns, who is leaving Benalla. ...

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  14. CONVERSION OF JEWS

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—Strong protest against a proposal by a Methodist minister, the Rev. Morris E. Blok, a converted Jew, that the Methodist Church should ...

    Article : 227 words
  15. CHURCH OF CHRIST PASTOR

    Pastor D. C. Ritchie, who will take up his ministry at the York street Church of Christ on Sunday next, arrived in Ballarat with Mrs. Ritchie from Port Pirie ...

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  16. MAGAZINE PRODUCED

    To assist the Australian public to a proper understanding of national insurance a new monthly magazine, "The Australian National Insurance Gazette," has ...

    Article : 85 words
  17. THIEVES AT CAMPERDOWN

    Forcing the lock of the front door of Mr. D. R. Heaphy's news agency in Manifold street, Camperdown, early on Saturday morning, thieves stole £12/13/1 from ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. INDEPENDENT THEATRES

    Among the many excellent films showing at independent theatres this week are "Arkansas Traveller," featuring Bob Burns, and "Thanks for the Memory," ...

    Article : 416 words
  19. GIFTS AT FAREWELL

    Members of the Colac Caledonian Society said farewell to Mr. James, a member of the council of the society, who is leaving Colac, and presented him with ...

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  20. MUSHROOM GATHERERS' HARVEST

    KORUMBURRA, Sunday.—There was considerable activity by mushroom gatherers through the week-end, and more than 300 cases were delivered to the local ...

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  21. One More From the West

    I recall seeing a picture in which the star was in gaol. A beautiful woman came to see him and asked. "How did [?] get in here?" and he said, "Just ...

    Article : 351 words
  22. EASTER SPORTS

    The Easter Monday sports committee decided to hold the annual gathering in the showgrounds. Officers elected were:— President, Mr. M. Walshe; treasurer. Rev. ...

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  23. RAILWAY PICNIC AT BALLARAT

    BALLARAT, Saturday.—Animated scenes recalling the enthusiasm of the centenary celebrations were witnessed in Ballarat to-day, when the annual railway ...

    Article : 196 words
  24. BUYING SHEEP FOR JAPAN

    Though the Japanese freighter Yamasimo Maru was in port for only a few hours on Saturday, carpenters kept pace on deck with carters who brought loads ...

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  25. TALENT QUEST

    Arrangements are now complete for an audition of the first batch of candidates in the talent quest being conducted by Mr. Roy Fox, the American dance band ...

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  26. FALL FROM WAGGON

    Falling from a waggon at his home in McKillop street yesterday. Morris Beckley, aged nine years, suffered a possible fracture of the skull. He was admitted ...

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  27. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

    The Kyneton Agricultural Society finished its financial year with a credit of £33, having gone back to the extent of £44 during the last year. The society ...

    Article : 76 words
  28. SUBURBAN THEATRES

    Several excellent films are being screened at suburban theatres this week. At the Rialto Theatre, Box Hill, Loretta Young in "Three Blind Mice" and Jack ...

    Article : 132 words
  29. WATER SECRETARY RESIGNS

    After 25 years' service as secretary of the Maffra Waterworks Trust, Mr. J. French has retired. Mr. French held the position of secretary to the Maffra ...

    Article : 62 words
  30. MISSING YOUTH

    Although inquiries will be pursued, organised police search for George Lloyd Davidson, aged 20 years, of Miners' Rest, was discontinued yesterday. Davidson ...

    Article : 111 words
  31. HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

    Further improvements to cost £7,000 are contemplated at the Maryborough Hospital. The work will include a new kitchen block, private wards, and staff ...

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  32. HEAVY RAIN IN N.S.W.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—Heavy rain fell on the north and central coasts and at Sydney at the week-end. It was accompanied by squally southerly to ...

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  33. INCENDIARIST AT BALLARAT

    BALLARAT, Sunday.—Another fire due to incendiarism occurred in Ballarat last night, when the rear section of an unoccupied house in Sussex street, owned ...

    Article : 136 words
  34. WEATHER CHART and FORECASTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 213 words
  35. OFFICIAL FORECASTS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 41 words
  36. BANK CHANGES

    The manager of the State Savings Bank at Mitcham, Mr. A. M. Satchell, has been appointed to Gardenvale. Mr. W. Denning, from Korumburra, will succeed him at ...

    Article : 32 words
  37. TEXTILE COLLEGE

    Speaking at the dinner of the Gordon Institute Old Students' (wool department) last night, the principal (Mr. R. R. Pavia) referred to the possibility of the ...

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  38. GIFT TO FORMER COUNCILLOR

    Councillors of the Shire of Walpeup and the staff presented Mr. C. R. Henderson, a former councillor, with an inscribed tea service to mark his service to the ...

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  39. FORECASTS FOR OTHER STATES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 162 words
  40. RED CROSS BRANCH

    At a well-attended public meeting a branch of the Red Cross Society was formed at Rushworth, with Mrs. W. B. Heily president, Mesdames H. Evans and ...

    Article : 97 words
  41. ONIONS FROM N.Z.

    AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Sunday.—To meet the abnormal onion demand from Australia 10,000 cental (1001b.) bags were shipped to Sydney by the Wanganella. ...

    Article : 36 words
  42. TOSSED BY COW

    While Mr. E. Ford was attending to cattle he was tossed by a cow and fell heavily. He suffered a fracture of the right arm and shock. ...

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  43. HANGED IN CEMETERY

    Hanging from a branch of a tree inside the border of Fawkner Cemetery, the body of John Thompson, aged 25 years, of Preston street. Coburg, was found early ...

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  44. CLAIM FAILS

    Claiming damages for alleged loss suffered to his property and cows through a bull which trespassed, C. Vickers, farmer of Curdievale, told the Cobden Court Bench ...

    Article : 100 words
  45. TWO CHILDREN FALL FROM BUS

    BALLARAT, Sunday.—Two children, members of a picnic party travelling from St. Leonard's to Ballarat this morning, experienced a remarkable escape from injury ...

    Article : 79 words
  46. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA—MARCH 6

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 80 words
  47. LONG SUMMING UP

    BRISBANE, Sunday.—After summing up for nine hours in the Augathella murder trial, Mr. Justice Henchman told the jury at noon yesterday that he still had ...

    Article : 77 words
  48. FIRE CAUSED FROM SAWDUST DUMP

    APOLLO BAY, Sunday.—Leonard Hill, sawmiller of Tanybryn, was charged in the Beech Forest Court before Mr. Steedman. P.M., with having left a fire which ...

    Article : 91 words
  49. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

    Mr. E. C. Mitchell, of Stawell, has celebrated his 81st birthday. At a birthday party, at which a cake with 81 candles adorned the table, he received the ...

    Article : 40 words
  50. MELBOURNE OBSERVATIONS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  51. HIGH SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION

    Representatives of the Swan Hill High School Advisory Council, Returned Soldiers' League, Agricultural and Pastoral Society, Rotary Club, and Australian ...

    Article : 79 words
  52. SHOP DESTROYED

    Fire broke out in Whitehead's shoe store at 2 a.m. to-day. The shop, with dwelling attached, was destroyed. The volunteer brigade prevented the fire from destroying ...

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  53. GARDENERS' CLAIMS

    Increased wages and improved working conditions for employees at bowlinggreens and tennis-courts are being sought by the Australian Workers' Union. The ...

    Article : 86 words
  54. HIGHLAND DANCING

    BALLARAT, Sunday.—Highland dancing events were held at View Point yesterday as an additional attraction to the Ballarat regatta. Mr. B. Matthews (Daylesford) Judged, ...

    Article : 103 words
  55. NEW SCHOOL OPENED

    A new State school at Buffalo River South was officially opened by Mr. Diffey, M.L.A., yesterday afternoon. In declaring the school open Mr. Diffey said that ...

    Article : 51 words
  56. INTERSTATE MARKETS

    ADELAIDE, Saturday.—Wheat, growers' lots, new season's 2/1: old crop, 1/11½, trucks Port Adelaide. Flour, bakers' lots £12/6/, net, delivered, including flour tax. Bran and pollard, £5, trucks ...

    Article : 94 words
  57. SOCIAL AND PRESENT

    Mr. L. C. Reading, a member of one of the pioneering families of the Wallaloo district, and Mrs. Reading are leaving for the Dercualana district, where ...

    Article : 53 words
  58. REGATTA GIRL AT BALLARAT

    BALLARAT, Sunday.—Much public interest was taken at Lake Wendouree yesterday in the choice of the 1939 regatta girl Twenty-five girls were ...

    Article : 103 words
  59. SWIMMER'S NECK FRACTURED

    MILDURA, Sunday.—James Monteith, aged 21 years, an itineiant worker from New Farm, Brisbane, was swimming on the New South Wales side of the river ...

    Article : 71 words
  60. Advertising

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  61. COUNTRY STOCK MARKETS

    KYNETON, Sunday.—At the Kyneton weekly market prime sheep, as a result of the recent rain, met a ready market, and sold at 3/ to 4/ a head higher. Prime wethers sold to 24/, heavier 26/1, ...

    Article : 195 words
  62. STRUCK WITH CRICKET BALL

    When playing cricket Mr. G. S. Rumble, head master of the Yea Higher Elementary School, was struck on the head with a cricket ball. He was admitted into the ...

    Article : 37 words
  63. RIVER GAUGINGS.—Saturday, Mar, 4

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 422 words
  64. OBITUARY

    Mr. James Denton, of Bendigo, died in Melbourne yesterday, aged 72 years. After being in business as an auctioneer in Melbourne Mr. Denton joined the tailoring ...

    Article : 115 words
  65. RAIN IN SUNRAYSIA DISTRICT

    MILDURA, Sunday.—Heavy showers throughout the Sunraysia district this afternoon have made more serious the already dangerous period for fruitgrowers. ...

    Article : 85 words
  66. AUSTRALIAN RAIN RECORDS

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 295 words
  67. HIGH PRICE FOR PROPERTY

    A shop property in Murphy street, Wangaratta, was sold by auction yesterday in the estate of Mrs. Louisa Lange. The land has a frontage of 17ft. 2in., and on ...

    Article : 64 words
  68. Advertising

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