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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. COTTAGE DESTROYED BY FIRE.

    A large weatherboard, cottage at Rockton, 20 miles from Bombala, was destroyed by fire last night. The property was owned by Mr. James Brownlie, and was insured. ...

    Article : 43 words
  3. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER. THE "HERALD" MAP.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 282 words
  4. SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.—Aug. 1[?]

    Inga, s, 948 tons, Captain Hansen, from Newcastle, 2.47 a.m James Patrick and Co., Ltd., agents. Mulcra, m.s., 1163 tons, Captain Duck, from Stenhouse Bay, via Melbourne, 5.52 a.m. Adelaide S.S. Co., Ltd., ...

    Article : 200 words
  5. MR. A. M. EEDY.

    Mr. Arthur Malcolm Eedy, a director and general secretary of the Mutual, Life and Citizens' Assurance Company, Limited, who has been appointed managing director of the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 223 words
  6. SELECTION BUNGLE.

    Officials and candidatos concerned in the Labour ballot for the Albury electorate on Saturday confirm the published reports that there was bungling. ...

    Article : 212 words
  7. CHIEF SECRETARY'S FORECAST.

    The Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling) told a meeting of womon Labour supporters at Hurstville that the fate of the Government would be determined in the six ...

    Article : 388 words
  8. CIVIC MINE.

    Labour aldermen, at a special meeting of the City Council to-night, will have to define their position regarding the purchase of a coalmine or coal-bearing property for the ...

    Article : 611 words
  9. ABATTOIRS AT GOULBURN.

    Plans for municipal abattoirs at Goulburn have been prepared by the city engineer, and will be considered by the council at its next meeting. They are estimated to cost £27,000, ...

    Article : 68 words
  10. NOXIOUS WEEDS DESTRUCTION.

    A conference of representatives from shires in the Lach[?]an watershed, held at Cowra, decided to ask all councils interested to prepare a scheme for the destruction of noxious weeds. ...

    Article : 48 words
  11. SOVIETIZING LABOUR.

    Mr. C. H. Murphy, M.L.A., who opened his campaign at Haberfield last night with an address to about 150 electors, said he desired to make it clear to the electors of ...

    Article : 435 words
  12. DEPARTURES.—Aug. 18.

    Rons, s, for Fiji, 12.40 a.m. Berwickshire, s, for Newcastle, 1.18 a.m. Cragness, s, for San Francisco, 1.41 a.m. Malabar, m.s., for Melbourne, 9.40 a.m. ...

    Article : 171 words
  13. THROWN FROM MOTOR CYCLE.

    Frederick Churles Sims, a railway porter, while riding to work on a moter cycle, was thrown heavily, and is now in hospital in a serious condition. It is thought that he lost ...

    Article : 60 words
  14. FIRE AT COMBOYNE.

    Two cottages at Comboyne were destroyed by fire last night. Great difficulty was experienced in saving the Comboyne butter factory nearby. It is not known how the fire ...

    Article : 36 words
  15. PILOT STEAMER.

    A thousand guests have been invited to attend the ceremony of launching Newcastle's new pilot steamer Birubi, at the Government Dockyards, Walsh Island, to-morrow ...

    Article : 101 words
  16. AGITATION FOR ROAD.

    The residents of Patonga Beach, a beautifully situated tourist resort, about live miles from Hawkesbury River raliway bridge, are agitating for a road connection with Woy Woy ...

    Article : 98 words
  17. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Agu. 19.

    Ulimaroa, s, for Wellington. Dimboola, s, for Fremantle, via ports. Saros, s, for Melbourne and Adelaide. Inga, s, for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 49 words
  18. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 898 words
  19. VESSELS DUE TO-DAY.

    Aorangi, R.M.M.S., from Vancouver, via ports, (No. 5 wharf, Darling Harbour.) Tricolor, m.s., from Apia. (Stream.) Callgnano, s, from Brisbane. (Snails Bay.) ...

    Article : 43 words
  20. CAR COLLIDES WITH FENCE.

    While Mr. C. Miller was driving a, new motor car last evening the steering gear became locked, and the car got out of control. It collided heavily with a fence, and was ...

    Article : 56 words
  21. OVERSEA VESSELS IN PORT.

    Aagtekcrk, s, off Cremorne. Barrabool, s, No. 8 wharf, Walsh Bay. Chastine Maerfek, m.s, Snails Bay. Chillicothe, s[?] Johnstone's Bay. ...

    Article : 82 words
  22. BIGAMY CHARGE.

    When Alfred J. Richards was charged with bigamy at the Adelaide Court to-day, it was stated that in 1910, under the name of Albert James Loader, he married Maud [?]lice Harris. ...

    Article : 160 words
  23. MARGIN FOR SKILL.

    In the Arbitration Court to-day Mr. Justice Webb said that a country could not maintain a high standard of living and at the same time give skilled employees the percentage of ...

    Article : 203 words
  24. RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

    For many years people desirous of travelling on the branch railway lines from Cootamundra to Gundagai, and Tumut, and from Cootamundra to Wyalong and Hillston, have ...

    Article : 147 words
  25. CLEARANCES.—August 18.

    Morinda, s, 2025 tons, Captain Williams, for Samarai, via Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns, and Port Moresby. Aller, s, 7627 tons. Captain Brunings, for brisbane, via Newcastle. ...

    Article : 183 words
  26. LANE COVE.

    Mr. B. C. Walmbley, the selected Nationalist candidate for Lane Cove, opened his campaign in the Presbyterian Hall, Crow's Nest, last night. Alderman S. F. Newlands ...

    Article : 333 words
  27. FIRE AT GOSFORD.

    A fire which broke out shortly after midnight destroyed the department stores of Chapman and Sons, the pharmacy of Mr. H. White, and refreshment rooms occupied by ...

    Article : 91 words
  28. HORSEMAN THROWN INTO CAR.

    A horse came into collision with a motor car driven by Mr. Roy Tapscott, in Fitzmaurice-street, on Tuesday night. Mr. E. Thynne, who was riding the horse, ...

    Article : 74 words
  29. UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 46 words
  30. LATEST MOVEMENTS.

    AKI MARU.—The Japanese mail steamer Aki Maru is scheduled to sall from Melbourne to-morrow, and from Sydney on August 27, for Yokohama, via ports. AORANGI.—The R.M.M.S. Aorangi, of the ...

    Article : 479 words
  31. NEW HEBRIDES.

    A wireless mossage, received from Vila by Burns, Philp, and Co., Ltd., yesterday, announced the death on Wednesday morning of Mr. G. B. Smith-Rewse, British Resident ...

    Article : 142 words
  32. RENAMING CANBERRA'S STREETS.

    The Federal Capital Commission is devoting attention to the renaming of streets and districts at Canberra. The Chief Commissioner (Sir John Butters) said to-day that the ...

    Article : 61 words
  33. FIBRE IN WOOLPACKS.

    A Dunedin experimenter has discovered a process which is claimed to overcome lose caused by the presence of jute fibres in woolpacks. The treatment makes a jute bale as ...

    Article : 60 words
  34. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 201 words
  35. DEATH FROM BURNS.

    After suffering frightful burns, and lying unconscious tor hours, Louisa Salt, of 406 Crown-street, died in Sydney Hospital last evening. ...

    Article : 156 words
  36. CANBERRA'S ELECTRIC POWER.

    Plans for the supply of electric power to Canberra from Burrinjuck are Hearing completion, according to a statement made to-day by the Chief Commissioner for the Federal ...

    Article : 91 words
  37. ISLAND SHIPPING.

    SUVA (1743m).—Arr: Aug. 18, Tofua, s, from Auckland; Sonoma, A.M.S., and Kaitoke, s, from Sydney. Dep. Aug. 18, Sonoma, A.M.S., for San Francisco. ...

    Article : 31 words
  38. WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

    Questions relating to the settlement of medical fees in workers' compensation cases by the State Insurance Office have been under discussion for some time past by the ...

    Article : 115 words
  39. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Arr: Aug. 18, Waleheren, s, from Montreal; Westmoreland, s, from Liverpool. DUNEDIN (1235m).—Dep: Aug 17, Bearport, s, for Brisbane. ...

    Article : 53 words
  40. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    At Dunkirk: City of Oran, s, from Australian ports (left Sydney June 26). At S[?]: Largs Bay, s, from Australian ports, en route to London (left Sydney July 13). ...

    Article : 146 words
  41. DEFENDANT'S MANY CONVICTIONS.

    At the West Maitland Court to-day Joseph Wilks, against whom there were 175 previous convictions, was lined and sentenced to six months' imprisonment for drunkenness and ...

    Article : 36 words
  42. TAXIDRIVERS.

    The drivers omployed by the Black and White Taxi Company yesterday agreed to the proposals of the company that the men should hire the cabs and pay 23/11 per day for them. ...

    Article : 126 words
  43. A PREDICTION.

    Eleven members of the Federal Country party recently met and discussed the prospects of the State elections in New South Wales. After carefully considering the whole 90 ...

    Article : 101 words
  44. OLD MAN INJURED.

    Mr. Edward Bettison, who is considered to be Tamworth's oldest resident, fell and broke his thigh at the residence of his son, Mr. Albert Bettison, of Manilla. He is in his ...

    Article : 53 words
  45. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 163 words
  46. OPOSSUM SKINS.

    At the police court Percy Edward Duncan plended not guilty to a charge of having in his possession 156 opossum skins. Evidence was given that accused's capture ...

    Article : 177 words
  47. HORSEMAN'S PROMPT ACTION.

    While preparing lunch, in company with his wife, on Stockten Beach to-day. Dr. T. A. Clarke, a visitor from Sydney, was amazed to see a young man on horseback gallop up ...

    Article : 111 words
  48. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Quarter Sessions to-day. Colin William David Martin, who pleaded guilty to having obtained a motor car by false pretences, waa treated as a first offender, and ordered to ...

    Article : 251 words
  49. THE MAILS. THIS DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 251 words
  50. CARDROSS LAUNCHED.

    The Cardross, a cargo steamer built for Jumes Patrick and Co., Ltd., of Sydney, by John Lewis and Sons, Ltd., was launched to-day at Aberdeen. The vessel will be employed in the trade between Sydney ...

    Article : 65 words
  51. HUGE BLAST.

    What is claimed to be the largest blast ever fired in Australia occurred at the Kandos Cement Company's' limestone quarry yesterday morning. ...

    Article : 119 words
  52. UNEMPLOYED.

    Speaking at Guildford on Thursday night, Mr. T. H. Morrow, the selected Nationalist candidate for Granville, pointed out that when the Nationalist Government was in ...

    Article : 85 words
  53. SAILING BY THE R.M.S. OSTERLEY.

    At noon to-morrow the Orient Royal Mail steamer Osterley is to sail from No. 1 wharf, Wooloomooloo, for London, via ports. Following is a list of the passengers:—Lieut.-col. E. P. Argyle, Mr. and Mrs. J. ...

    Article : 224 words
  54. MAN LOSES HIS MEMORY.

    Noticing an old man wandering about Circular Quay in a peculiar manner last night, Constable McCoghry, of the Water Police, took him to Sydney Hospital, but he was refused ...

    Article : 77 words
  55. Advertising

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    Advertising : 239 words
  56. COLD WEATHER.

    Unusually low temperatures were recorded in Sydney yesterday morning. The minimum reading, 38.9, was the lowest registered in the month of August for seven years. Severe ...

    Article : 85 words
  57. LABOUR SELECTION BALLOTS.

    A further count of the A.L.P. selection ballots took place at the A.L.P. office last night. Of 129 A.W.U. votes in the Cootamundra electorate, Mr. Hoad received 124. ...

    Article : 66 words
  58. SPIT TRAM LEAVES LINE.

    A tram, travelling from the Spit to Milson's Point station, left the rails at the corner of McDougall and Alfred streets about 10 minutes before 10 o'clock last night. The rear wheels ...

    Article : 55 words
  59. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    BRISBANE (510m).—Arr: Aug. 18, Burma Maru, s. from Sydney; Tinana, s, from Bundaberg; Arafura, s, from Japan; Port Brisbane, s, from Landon; H.M.A.S. Adelaide, H.M.A.S. Tasmania, from Sydney. Dep: Aug. ...

    Article : 546 words
  60. WEIGHT OF LOADS.

    Protest against the proposal to limit the weight of loads carried by vehicles to eight tons was made recently to the Chief Secretary (Mr. Gosling) by a deputation ...

    Article : 169 words
  61. PRIZE ESSAY COMPETITION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 141 words
  62. COAL TRAIN DERAILED.

    The 7 a.m. train from Sydney to Sutherland was cancelled yesterday, and later trains could not proceed further than Oatley, owing to the derailment of the engine and several trucks ...

    Article : 61 words
  63. MR. SEALE'S STATEMENT.

    Mr. W. H. Seale, president of the A.L.P., said yesterday that to the electors the primary issue should be the merits of contending parties. "Mr. Bavin, however, insists upon ...

    Article : 99 words
  64. ARRESTED AT TRAIN.

    Three men, who. it is alleged, have obtained goods valued at more than £500 from Melbourne firms by misrepresentations, were arrested by detectives to-day. shortly before the ...

    Article : 114 words
  65. ENGLISH MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  66. BRISBANE C.I.B. BUILDING.

    In a letter to the Editor, Grace, Aguila[?] states that the Criminal Investigation Department's building in Brisbane, which was partly destroyed by an explosion, was ...

    Article : 107 words
  67. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 137 words
  68. PADDINGTON.

    The Nationallst meeting which had been arranged to take place at the Paddington Town Hall on Friday, August 26, and at which Mr. T. R. Bavin, M.L.A., was to speak, has been ...

    Article : 35 words
  69. AMERICAN MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 127 words
  70. MECHANICAL TRANSPORT.

    At the invitation of the Federal Ministry, the State Ministry has nominated the assistant chief mechanical engineer of the Railways Department (Mr. N. C. Harris) and Mr. W. T. B. ...

    Article : 83 words
  71. KILLED BY TRAIN.

    The man who was run over and killed by a train near Burwood Station on Wednesday night has since beon identified as Harry Colaban, aged 40 years, lately residing at 40 ...

    Article : 71 words
  72. MAN FALLS 40 FEET.

    Walter Ryan, aged 45 years, of Telopea-street, Redfern, feet 40 feet on to a heap of bricks and rubble, as the result of the collapse, early yesterday afternoon, of one of ...

    Article : 78 words
  73. WREATHS FOR THE CENOTAPH.

    Mr. W. J. Stagg, State secretary of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, in a letter to the Editor, requests people who are placing flowers and wreaths on the Cenotaph ...

    Article : 54 words
  74. TRAMWAY FATALITY.

    The boy who was killed by being knocked off a tram near Salter-street, Gladesville, on Wednesday, has been Identified as Stanley Roy Bradshaw, aged 14 years, of ...

    Article : 36 words
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