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  2. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. MORE OFFICES WITHDRAW.

    Additional insurance offices have intimated that they are unable to operate under the Workers' Compensation Act. In some country towns indignation meetings have been held, and a demand made that the Act should be amended. ...

    Article : 112 words
  3. KALGOORLIE CRIME

    A buzz of excitement went round the Coroner's Court at Kalgoorlie to-day when Mr. A. C. Haynes, counsel for William Coulter and Phillip Treffene, elicited by dint of persistent ...

    Article : 961 words
  4. EIGHT HOURS.

    The House of Commons, by 355 votes to 163, defeated a Labour amendment for rejection of the Coal Mines Eight Hours Bill, and the measure was read a second time. ...

    Article : 707 words
  5. MANY DEATHS.

    Further news regarding the earthquakes in Central Sumatra on Monday show that at Soenbei Boeloo 17 persons were killed. Almost all buildings at Padang Pandjang ...

    Article : 162 words
  6. SECOND TEST. Drawn Game.

    The second test rantch at Lord's resulted in a draw. When England declared at 475 for the loss of three wickets Australia commenced their second innings. When ...

    Article : 937 words
  7. COBHAM.

    Mr. Alan Cobham left on his flight for Australia at 5 o'clock this morning. A shrill "Cheerio" from Mrs. Cobham rang out as the plane took off from the Medway, at Rochester. ...

    Article : 491 words
  8. MORE WITHDRAWALS.

    After having met daily for more than a fortnight, the Underwriters' Association concluded their deliberations yesterday, when it was announced, that nine additional ...

    Article : 346 words
  9. IMPERIAL DEFENCE.

    Replying to a roquest for information regarding the Imperial College of Defence Mr. Baldwin said, in the House of Commons to-day:—"Its function will be to train a body ...

    Article : 126 words
  10. MEETINGS OF PROTEST.

    Every section of the community of Murwillumbah district was represented at the public meeting held in Murwillumbah Municipal Council Chambers to protest against the ...

    Article : 304 words
  11. GOLF.

    Tho "Glasgow Herald's" 1000-guinea golf tournament is being played at Gleneagles. The first 18 holes were decided to-day, and the second 18 will be played to-morrow. The ...

    Article : 289 words
  12. NORTHANTS MATCH.

    The Australians commenced their match against Northamptonshire at Northampton to-day, in beautiful weather. The Australians travelled from London this morning, and ...

    Article : 616 words
  13. ARRIVAL IN SYDNEY.

    The New South Wales section of the Australian Acre Club has control of the arrangements for the reception of Mr. Cobham on his arrival at the Mascot aerodrome, and ...

    Article : 97 words
  14. COBHAM'S MESSAGE.

    Mr. Alan Cobham cables as follows:— July 30. Leaving Rochester at 5.10 a.m. to-day. We flew over France and ...

    Article : 45 words
  15. CIVIC EMPLOYEES.

    The Town Clerk reported to the finance committee of the City Council yesterday that, after consultation with the vice-chairman (Alderman Green), he had secured a ...

    Article : 239 words
  16. THE APPLICATIONS.

    The sudden withdrawal of over 60 companies, which have been currying on insurance under the Workers' Compensation Act, and the fact that the new Act comes into ...

    Article : 220 words
  17. FLIGHT TO POLE.

    A special committee appointed by the National Geographical Society to examine the records of Lieutenant-Commander R. E. Byrd's Polar flight last month has reported that it ...

    Article : 202 words
  18. CANADIAN POLITICS.

    Mr. Arthur Meighen, leader of the Conservative party, was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada to-day. He thereby automatically vacated his seat in the House of ...

    Article : 124 words
  19. MUSSOLINI'S RULE.

    In view of the economic situation, the Italian Government has adopted a bill prohibiting the erection during the next twelve months of all buildings except popular, ...

    Article : 103 words
  20. TRAIN MISHAP.

    A broken axle was responsible for the Grafton to Sydney train being delayed for more than four hours yesterday. The train left South Grafton at 1.55 p.m., ...

    Article : 185 words
  21. MOTOR BOAT RACING.

    The third and deciding race for the Duke of York's international trophy for one and a half litre motor boats took place this afternoon over a course on the Thames from ...

    Article : 131 words
  22. SHIPPING AFFECTED.

    The operation of the Workers' Compensation Act will bring about heavy increases in the running costs of shipping services. Companion which conduct services between ...

    Article : 308 words
  23. FRENCH POLITICS.

    In the French Chamber of Deputies to-day, M. Briand road the new Ministry's declaration of policy, after which a Government motion to postpone interpellations thereon ...

    Article : 82 words
  24. TEMPORARY OFFICE.

    The scene in the basement of the Treasury, where the temporary offices of the State Insurance were situated, was one of confusion. Although the staff worked with precision ...

    Article : 113 words
  25. MIGRATION.

    Viscount Burnham presided at a conference of the Empire Press Union to consider the most effective Press methods of promoting migration. ...

    Article : 398 words
  26. SUBMARINE.

    The first of two submarines for the Royal Australian Navy and the first vessel under the constructional programme was launched to-day at Vickers' yards, Burrow.—Reuter. ...

    Article : 35 words
  27. DEATH OF MR. F. W. OSBORNE.

    The death is announced of Mr. Frederick William Osborne, of Sydney. [Mr, Osborne was well known in banking circles in New South Wnles. For many years ...

    Article : 69 words
  28. COMMENTS ON THE PLAY.

    Lord's to-day paid the price for time-limited tests. Since the first day a draw had seemed inevitable; hence to-day's attendance was depleted by thousands. There were vacant plac[?] ...

    Article : 948 words
  29. UNSAFE.

    The old Yambia railway bridge, situated on the Main Southern line, 10 miles from Albury, has been declared unfit for traffic by Mr. Clifton. Inspector of bridges, Mr. Clifton has ...

    Article : 206 words
  30. STATE HEADQUARTERS.

    The headquarters of the State Insurance Office, from to-day will be in portion of the buildings of the Mint in Macquarie-street. Yesterday, carpenter's were at work making ...

    Article : 177 words
  31. WIMBLEDON.

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  32. SIR THOMAS HENLEY.

    Sir Thomas Henley has come to Fiji, as, he says, for a short release from the whirl of business and politics, and incidentally be will enjoy the delights of the Suva bowling grpen. ...

    Article : 403 words
  33. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Canon Girdlestone, who was for 23 years principal at St. Peters' College, Adelaide, is dead. A receiving order has been granted against ...

    Article : 323 words
  34. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    The Municipal Council will now have to pay £335 Por annum tor premiums on workmens' compensation. The amount paid previously was £72 per annum. The Act is being ...

    Article : 40 words
  35. THE PROCEDURE.

    The Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr. Baddeley) stated last night that the procedure to be adopted by workers under, the new Act was very similar to that which had been in ...

    Article : 218 words
  36. CLOSING DOWN.

    Mr. F. Bussman, general secretary of the Associated Country Sawmillers of New South Wales, stated yesterday that in addition to the various mills that had already been ...

    Article : 235 words
  37. MURDER CHARGE.

    The second inquest into the death of William Lochline Parker, who died at Rozelle [?] May, was set down to begin at the City Coroner's Court yesterday, but had to be ...

    Article : 142 words
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