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  2. SIR LANGER OWEN.

    The death occurred yesterday afternoon, of Sir Langer Owen, K.B., for many years Chief Judge in Matrimonial Causes of the Supreme Court. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  3. BOY ELECTROCUTED.

    The district coroner (Mr. J. N. Kennedy), at an inquiry into the electrocution of Jack Darke Rodgers, 8 years and 10 months, said that it was time the Government took ...

    Article : 248 words
  4. SECOND TEST.

    PORT OF SPAIN (Trinidad), Jan. 24. The second test match between the M.C.C. and the West Indies was begun to-day. The West Indies batted first, and made [?]84 for ...

    Article : 336 words
  5. RURAL BANK.

    The Premier (Mr. Stevens) to-day, on his first official visit to the Murrumbidgee irrigation area, officially opened a new cool store, attached to a ...

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  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Railway Department has arranged for an accclerated local train service. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the train will arrive here at 12.10 p.m., instead of 2 p.m., ...

    Article : 109 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN FILMS.

    Speakers at a deputation to the leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council (Mr. Concannon) yesterday, said that 95 per cent. of the actors on the books of the Actors' ...

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  8. SUDDEN DEATH.

    The Right Rev. Monsignor Peoples died suddenly near his presbytery at St. Anthony's, Clovelly, last night. He was driving a motor car and collapsed at the wheel. The car ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 326 words
  9. LIBRARIES

    The report of the survey disclosed that Australian library conditons are exceedingly unsatisfactory and that probably no civilised country in the world is more in need of ...

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  10. WATER SHORTAGE FEARED.

    Owing to the extremely humid conditions during the past week, there has been a heavy demand on the Dubbo water supply. Only half a reservoir full now remains. Unless ...

    Article : 90 words
  11. STATE LOTTERY.

    The principal prizes in the 245th State lottery were drawn in the Australian Hall yesterday by Mr. A. G. Gurr. First prize was won by Mr. W. R. Clague, ...

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  12. SUDDEN DEATH.

    Mrs. Minnie Tighe, 60, was found dead on the lawn of her home at Dubbo last night. Death was due to heart disease. Mrs. Tighe, who was a native of Monto[?]ores near ...

    Article : 66 words
  13. ANNIVERSARY DAY.

    There was a large gathering of members at the Pioneers' Club's luncheon held yesterday to celebrate the 147th anniversary of the foundation of Australia. ...

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  14. "PACKING" OF MEETINGS ALLEGED.

    The alleged "packing" of meetings by new members to secure the nomination of candidates was condemned by the secretary of the Maclean branch of the United Country party. ...

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  15. FISHING INDUSTRY.

    The State Governments have been asked by the Federal Government to investigat[?] the possibility of providing work for the unemployed by improving facilities for fishing ...

    Article : 394 words
  16. DEATH OF MR. J. BROUGHTON.

    Mr. James Henry Edward Broughton, who died at his home, Gadara, Gilmore, at the age of 73, after a short illness, was one of the pioneers of the district. He died in the ...

    Article : 110 words
  17. SENTENCED FOR FALSE PRETENCES.

    John Laurence Baxter, at the Kandos Police Court, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for having falsely pretended that he had the option of a lease of a ...

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  18. COCHET TO TOUR.

    A message from Paris states that H. Cochet, the tennis player, and his wife will begin a six months' world tour on February [?], visiting Egypt, India, China, Australia, and ...

    Article : 92 words
  19. FIRE AT HOSPITAL.

    A fire broke out in a lounge-room in the student's quarters at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital last night. Fire brigades from Newtown, headquarters, George-street West, and ...

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  20. COONABARABRAN GRAZIERS.

    At a meeting of the local branch of the Graziers' Association the following resoultions were framed to be submitted to the annual conference:—"That the Railway ...

    Article : 89 words
  21. LORD SEMPILL.

    Lord Sempill left Essendon aerodrome early this afternoon for Tasmania. He arrived at Latrobe this evening, and later he resumed the flight to Western Junction. He visited ...

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  22. PETROL INQUIRY.

    Although the cost of the Royal Commission on petrol is likely to exceed £12,000, it is believed that no vital facts about profits, costs and prices of the petrol companies can be ...

    Article : 370 words
  23. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The price of gold to-day was £7/1/4[?] an ounce fine, compared with £7/1/4 yesterday. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. The United States dollar was quoted to-day ...

    Article : 400 words
  24. YOUNG MAN'S SUICIDE.

    A verdict of suicide while temporarily insane was returned at the inquest concerning the death of Frederick James Murray, aged 34, whose body was found in a paddock at ...

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  25. THE CALL-UP

    A call-up for Tuesday is announced to-day. Details are published on page 30, column 3. ...

    Article : 19 words
  26. NO INFECTIOUS DISEASE.

    It is nearly four months since any infectious disease was reported to the Lithgo[?] Municipal Council. In his quarterly report, the inspector said that he had not been ...

    Article : 60 words
  27. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 268 words
  28. RELIEF WORKERS.

    At yesterday's meeting of the executive of the Local Government Association. Alderman Griffin (Bathurst) moved that the Government should be asked to extend the hours of work ...

    Article : 292 words
  29. ASSAULTED POLICEMEN.

    Joseph L. Considine appeared before Mr. W. F. Britz, P.M., at the Gulgong Police Court, on charges of having driven a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and of ...

    Article : 156 words
  30. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I notice that it is proposed to introduce an amending measure to the Public Holidays Act regarding the observance of Anniversary Day, the intention being, as stated ...

    Article : 259 words
  31. SALES OF STATION STOCK.

    There was a record auction of stock in one day at the clearance sale of Belaringar and Gunningbar station stock, which attracted [?]00 buyers from all parts of the State. Of the ...

    Article : 201 words
  32. THIEF'S PRECAUTION.

    A thief who entered the home of William Henry Ross, in Killara-avenue, Killara, yesterday evening, locked himself in a room to ensure that he would not be disturbed and ...

    Article : 153 words
  33. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 212 words
  34. KWOK'S MARBLE

    Kwok Chung Hang, young Chinese breaststroke swimmer, is so modest and anxious not to offend that he threw away his chances in the 220 yards breaststroke championship ...

    Article : 239 words
  35. KISCH CASE.

    In the High Court yesterday, Mr. Justice Evatt adjourned until Tuesday the hearing of an application for a rule nisi for prohibition to restrain Richard William Wilson and a ...

    Article : 175 words
  36. NEW STATES.

    "The Commissioner is unable to say in the present depressed state of the market for primary products, whether any new area would be able to finance itself," said Mr. C. M. ...

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  37. TRAPPED IN MINE.

    Walter Kable, jun., had a remarkable escape at the old Pioneer Mine when he was trapped by a fall of earth. W. Kable, sen., with his two sons, Clyde ...

    Article : 88 words
  38. WOUNDING CHARGE.

    Edward Harold Gannon, of Forbes, who was charged with maliciously wounding Ernest James Hackett, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, was committed for trial at the ...

    Article : 324 words
  39. DUKE OF GLOUCESTER.

    The Duke of Gloucester made an unofficial tour of North Auckland to-day, motoring from the Bay of Islands to Opononl, near the mouth of the Hokianga, on the West Coast route. ...

    Article : 98 words
  40. LORRY OVER EMBANKMENT.

    Edward Reston received severe internal injuries when his lorry ran over a high embankment on the river bank at Roseberry. After lying semi-conscious for some time, ...

    Article : 70 words
  41. TO-DAY.

    Tivoli Theatre: "Tristan and Isolde," 7.45. Criterion: "Nice Goings On," 2, 8. Theatre Royal: "Viktoria and Her Hussar," 2, 8. Mayfair Theatre: "Bitter Sweet," "Trouble," 11, ...

    Article : 260 words
  42. MELROSE'S PLANS.

    Mr. C. J. Melrose, the young South Australian airman, sat for an examination to-day to gain his "B" grade commercial pilot's licence. Before leaving next week for ...

    Article : 56 words
  43. EX-SOLDIER'S SUICIDE.

    John Gantley, 54, a returned soldier, who was camped near the Murray River, at Mulwala, was found dead in his tent. During the war he was a private in the 9th Light Trench Mortar ...

    Article : 62 words
  44. LORD BADEN-POWELL.

    Lord Baden-Powell, having concluded his visit to Victoria, reached Albury to-night en route to Sydney in the express. He is accompanied by Lady Baden-powell and their two ...

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  45. CASUALTIES.

    Mrs. Jane Reed, 49, was alighting from a tram near her home in Wanganella-street, Balgowlah, yesterday, when she was knocked down by a motor lorry. Her skull was ...

    Article : 166 words
  46. RETIRING AGE.

    A suggestion by the Federated Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Association, that the Lithgow Municipal Council should reconsider its decision to retire its employees at the age ...

    Article : 102 words
  47. BETTING FINES TOTAL £1523.

    Inspector Davies reports that last year the flying squad, controlled by Sergeant Breeze, made raids which resulted in 327 arrests for illegal betting. Fines totalling £1523 were ...

    Article : 47 words
  48. CYANIDE GAS.

    Two women cleaners, Hilda Kenso, of Gladstone-street, Paddington, and Isabella Wiegand, of Plint-street, Ipswich, were taken to hospital by the ambulance suffering from ...

    Article : 83 words
  49. CHASE BY POLICE.

    Two constables had an exciting chase through gardens and over fences at Woollahra yesterday. When Constables Court and Schwarzer were ...

    Article : 84 words
  50. RAILWAY SAFE BLOWN.

    Thieves who tried to blow the safe at the Kotara railway station during the evening knew so little about the technique of their profession that the charge employed was not ...

    Article : 67 words
  51. LUGGER DISMASTED.

    A report was received at Thursday Island this afternoon that the Papuan lugger Dogai was dismasted in a squall on Monday last at Calico Reef, but rode out the storm. The ...

    Article : 52 words
  52. BUSHFIRE AT HENTY.

    The first bush fire of the season broke out to-day in Twarz's slaughterhouse paddock, about a mile from the town. The fire was checked after it had burnt about 15 or 20 ...

    Article : 40 words
  53. BEER POURED INTO GUTTER.

    Three thousand bottles of beer were emptied into a gutter [?] the Lithgow Police Station to-day. They were part of a large quantity of be[?] which was seized by the Customs ...

    Article : 50 words
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