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  2. DEFEATED.

    The Government was again defeated in the Legislative Council last evening. The adverse division occurred during the discussion in committee of clause 6 of the Workers' ...

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  3. ABOLITION.

    A vote on the Abolition Bill will be postponed till next week. This announcement was made by the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. ...

    Article : 540 words
  4. LORD STONEHAVEN

    His Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, had a fortunate escape from injury late this afternoon, when a De Haviland 9 aeroplane, in which he was about to return ...

    Article : 231 words
  5. INDUSTRIES.

    A banquet in celebration of the opening of the British Industries Fair at the White City (Shepherd's Bush) was held this evening at the Mansion House. The Prince of Wales ...

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  6. MDLLE. LENGLEN.

    In the final of the women's singles of the Cannes tournament—virtually the world's championship—Mdile. Suzanne Lenglen (France) defeated Miss Helen Wills (United ...

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  7. APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE.

    Reports from the chief fire areas show that the number of deaths has increased. The dead now number 30. In addition, three people who are missing are believed ...

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  8. THE LEAGUE.

    In the House of Commons to-day. Sir Austen Chamberlain was asked whether be could "remove considerable apprehension, both here and abroad, by stating that the British ...

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  9. TRAGIC SCENES.

    Bush fires are still burning in various paris of Victoria, but as the wind has dropped further alaraming extensions are not at present anticipated. ...

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  10. CASUALTY LIST.

    The latest roports show thal,30 bodies have been recovered. A number of others are believed to be dead. The deaths ure distributed as follows:—Poweiltown 4, Gilderoy 16, Pat's ...

    Article : 272 words
  11. NATIONALISATION.

    "If you decline to give the information asked for by the Commissioners relating to receipts and expenditure on various routes, the Commissioners cannot get it," ...

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  12. PROHIBITION.

    At Washington the Assistant Secretary to the Treasury announced that the creation of a national police force to enforce prohibition and the narcotic and Customs, laws along the ...

    Article : 80 words
  13. WHEAT MARKETING.

    At St. Paul, Minnesota, the formation of an organisation to market the wheat of the various grain pools of the co-operative agencies of Minnesota, Montana, and the ...

    Article : 80 words
  14. BRITISH FILMS.

    In the House of Commons the Secretary of State for the Dominions (Mr. Leopold Amery) informed Mr. Anthony Eden that Australia and other dominions had made ...

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  15. LABOUR'S OBJECTION.

    Labour aldermen at the City Council meeting last night objected to the letting of the Town Hall to the Constitution Defence League for to-morrow night, for a public protest ...

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  16. WORK AT SCAPA FLOW.

    Operations beginning on March 1 to raise the pride of the late German Fleet, the battlecruiser Hindenburg, which was sunk at Scapa Flow, are expected [?] occupy six months. ...

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  17. MIGRATION RESTRICTIONS

    The Australian Commissioner in the United States (Sir James Elder) states that the immigration situation has improved generally, due to the restriction on monthly ...

    Article : 101 words
  18. WARBURTON DISTRICT.

    The stories of destruction obtained from residents of the Warburton district, who passed through the terrible ordeal of Sunday night all state that the flames seemed ...

    Article : 144 words
  19. GENERAL PERSHING.

    The Australian Commissioner in the United States (Sir James Elder) has returned to Washington. He informed the Australian Press ...

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  20. FRENCH FINANCES.

    After an all-night sitting, the French Chamber of Deputies, by 258 votes to 145, approved the new taxes contained in the Government's financial proposals. The Premier (M. Briand) ...

    Article : 157 words
  21. RUSSIA YIELDS.

    In the House of Commons, a profitable British deal with Russia was mentioned by Mr. G. L. Locker-Lampson (Parliamentary Secretary to the Home Office). He said that ...

    Article : 107 words
  22. FIRE-FIGHTER DROPS DEAD.

    Toongabbie, Glengarrie, and Traralgon suffered severely by a fire on Sunday, Early in the fight against it Mr. J. Lang fell dead from the effects of heat and over-exertion. Later ...

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  23. TRADING PROFITS.

    The economic possibilities of artificial textiles are shown by the balance-sheet of Courtauld's, Ltd., textile and artificial sllk, manufacturers (paid-up capital £20,000,000). The ...

    Article : 92 words
  24. RELIEF FUNDS.

    At a conference between the Lord Mayor and the State Cabinet to-day, it was decided that all efforts should be co-ordinated and one general fund established, to be conducted ...

    Article : 359 words
  25. INJURED.

    Arthur' G. Walker, 21, timber trucker, Gilderoy, extensive burns; condition serious. Harry G. King, 23 log trucker, Gilderoy, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  26. CIVIL SERVANTS.

    Following up the announcement that the Government proposed to grant £200,000 towards sport grounds for members of the Civil Service, several members of the House of ...

    Article : 90 words
  27. ARRANGEMENTS FOR TOMORROW'S MEETING.

    Everything points to a full house for the citizens' meeting, which is to be held in the Town Hall to-morrow evening to protest against the abolition of the Legislative ...

    Article : 126 words
  28. HEAVY STORM.

    Heavy winds, with rain and hall, occurred in portions of the district. Many houses were unroofed. Among the places which suffered were Messrs. A. S. Balcombe's, Coradory; G. ...

    Article : 257 words
  29. AMERICAN OIL LEASES.

    Justice Wendell P. Stafford, of the district of Columbia Supreme Court, has ruled that Albert B. Fall and F. L. Doheny must stand trial in a criminal court on a charge of ...

    Article : 107 words
  30. HUNGARY.

    The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" says that many reports have reached London predicting the resignation of the Hungarian Premier, Count Bethien, ...

    Article : 116 words
  31. REDHEAD EXPLOSION.

    The District Coroner, Mr. Chas. Hibble, delivered his verdict this afternoon at Newcastle Court-house, regarding the deaths of the five Redhead miners, who were killed by ...

    Article : 321 words
  32. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Mr. J. W. H. T, Douglas, the well-Known English cricketer, has been sent to hospital with appendicitis. It is hoped to avoid an operation. ...

    Article : 326 words
  33. MR. BRUXNER.

    "Mr. Loughlin (Minister for Lands), in reply to some comments of mine on his suggested land policy, says he does not want advice an technical aspects, but would be ...

    Article : 290 words
  34. FOOD FOR THE DEPARTED.

    It has been revealed at Torquay that a woman has been in the habit of providing food for the soul of a departed friend, who was buried in a vault at Palgnton. Recently the ...

    Article : 99 words
  35. OXFORD UNIVERSITY.

    On February 11 the Oxford Union Society carried by 215 votes to 92 a motion, moved by the president of the University Labour Club, protesting against the authorities ...

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  36. STATE ENTERPRISES.

    The earnings of the State railways during January totalled £317,824 against £316,883 for the same month of last year. Working expenses were £211,780, against £212,003, and, ...

    Article : 130 words
  37. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) has addressed the following letter to the Premier of Victoria:- "On behalf of the Commonwealth ...

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  38. FOSSIL DISCOVERED.

    What is said to be a fossilised' "monkey nut," one of several found in the earth north of Kaitala, has been sent to Wellington. The put is said to be identical with species ...

    Article : 77 words
  39. WIRELESS OPERATORS.

    In the House of Commons, Sir Arthur SteelMaitland refused to appoint a commission of inquiry into the marine wireless dispute. He said that the issues had been narrowed down ...

    Article : 71 words
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