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  2. AUSTRALIA FIRST.

    "An insidious, a desperately dangerous, doctrine is being disseminated in this country— the doctrine of 'Australia first,'" said Major-General Sir Charles Rosenthal in a ...

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  3. SHIPPING TROUBLE. TRANSPORT WORKERS' THREAT.

    There is now every reason to believe that, aa a result of what in union circles was termed "an unsatisfactory telegram," received from the Prime Minister yesterday, the ...

    Article : 347 words
  4. CLOTHING TRADE.

    In announcing the reserved decision of the Necessary Commodities Commission with regard to the inquiry into woollen goods yesterday, Judge Rolin said the main cause of high ...

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  5. THE JONES ACT.

    After an extensive tour of the East and the United States, Sir James Burns. M.L.C., principal of the firm of Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, returned to Sydney yesterday. Sir ...

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  6. STATE SESSION.

    There are busy times ahead for the members of the State Parliament. Last night the Premier (Mr. Storey) stated that it was the Government's intention to press on with ...

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  7. LEAGUE OF NATIONS. AMERICAN CAMPAIGN

    At Springfield (Massachusetts) Governor Cox (Democratic candidate for the Presidency) made a statement pointing out that President Wilson had asked and received advice from ...

    Article : 293 words
  8. QUEENSLAND ELECTIONS. LATEST RESULTS.

    The present position in regard to the elections is:—Nationalists. 12; Country party. 20; Labour, 40. There is a possibility of the Nationalists ...

    Article : 268 words
  9. RAILWAY DISASTER.

    A message from Venice states that in the railway accident on the causeway of the lagoon 26 people were killed, including the Socialist Deputy, Signor Bombacci, who was ...

    Article : 161 words
  10. SOLDIERS' LAND.

    An incident in relation to a witness was the chief feature of the inquiry yesterday by Mr. Justice Street, as Royal Commissioner, investigating the administration of the ...

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  11. MR. STOREY GRATIFIED.

    Mr. John Storey, head of the New South Wales Labour Government, professed to be gratified with the result of the Queensland elections yesterday. He said the Queensland ...

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  12. MR. LLOYD GEORGE.

    Mr. Asquith, M.P. (leader of the Liberal party), when interviewed, described Mr. Lloyd George's speech as a declaration of insolvency on the part of the Coalition ...

    Article : 109 words
  13. MR. HUGHES'S REPLY.

    Mr. Shepherd, the Prime Minister's secretary, stated to-night that the telegram sent from the Prime Minister's office to the secretary of the Transport Workers' Federation ...

    Article : 51 words
  14. MR. WATT.

    Mr. W. A. Watt, whose sudden resignation of the Federal Treasurership in June last, during his mission to London, caused so much sensation in political circles, returned to ...

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  15. TELEPHONE SERVICES.

    Complaints are frequently made of delays in establishing new telephone connections in Australia, but the position in England, according to the "Electrician," is much worse. In ...

    Article : 181 words
  16. COAL TRIBUNAL.

    A mass meeting of the members of the Illawarra branch of the Australian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation was held to-day at Woono[?] to receive the report of the ...

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  17. IRISH AMBUSH.

    A patrol from the Essex Regiment, occupying two motor lorries, was ambushed at Newcestown. A desperate fight ensued. Lieutenant Richardson was killed, and a lieutenant ...

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  18. "DIGGERVILLE."

    Even the insinuating charms, the winning smile, of the fair auctioneer, Miss Dorothy Brunton, failed to find sufficiently high bids for "Diggerville" when it was offered for ...

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  19. NEW MELODRAMAS.

    Mr. Ben J. Fuller returned to Sydney yesterday by the Niagara, after doing "the grand tour," besides visiting London, and nearly all the great provincial centres, in his quest ...

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  20. MISSING AMELIA J.

    After an unsuccessful search for the missing schooner Amelia J. occupying a fortnight, the Tasmanian Government steamer Melbourne returned to Sydney yesterday. The seaplane ...

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  21. DEMORALISING EFFECTS OF SLUMS.

    The housing problem was the subject of a lecture by the Rev. W. F. Tugwell, vicar of St. Peter's, Woolloomooloo, delivered to members of the Christian Social Union at the Chapter ...

    Article : 379 words
  22. NEWCASTLE. HUNTER DISTRICT WATER BOARD.

    At to-day's sitting of the Hunter District Water Board, the engineer reported that the advent of warm weather was causing an increased consumption of water, which was ...

    Article : 459 words
  23. THE SEAMEN.

    There is to be a stop work meeting to-day of the members of the Seamen's Federation, when matters relating to the finances of the federation will again receive attention. As ...

    Article : 69 words
  24. SOVIET RUSSIA.

    A Prague message states that a Czech delegation is leaving for Riga to negotiate trade relations with the Soviet and to exchange prisoners. ...

    Article : 97 words
  25. LECTURES ON LITERATURE.

    The Warden and Registrar of the Sydney University states that Professor Maccallum has offered to continue to deliver certain courses of lectures of the regular ...

    Article : 85 words
  26. LANGUAGES AT THE UNIVERSITY.

    Japanese is being made one of the optional language subjects prescribed for the general matriculation examination for the Sydney University. ...

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  27. EUROPEAN PRODUCTION.

    Mr. C. D. P. Amies, of Messrs. Foy and Gibson, Perth, Western Australia, returned from a tour of Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland, China, Japan, and America ...

    Article : 146 words
  28. MASKED MURDERERS.

    A message from Berlin says that reports from Weimar state that two masked men entered Admiral von Scheer's residence and assassinated his wife and a maid. They also ...

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  29. WAR EXPLOITS.

    In an address before the United Service Institution last night in the Education-building, Brigadier-General H. G. Bennett, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., narrated the doings of the First ...

    Article : 378 words
  30. BROKEN HILL STRIKE.

    In conformity with the decision arrived at on Friday night, employees in all brunches of the municipal council services ceased work from midnight last night. Most departments ...

    Article : 525 words
  31. SCHOOL COLLECTIONS.

    The Minister for Education (Mr. Mutch) declined to alter his recent decision placing an embarge upon collections being taken up among school children for hospital or other ...

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  32. FARMER AND AEROPLANE.

    In detailing some of the incidents during a recent flight. Mr. N. B. Love, writing to the Australian Aircraft and Engineering Co., Ltd., stated; "When we were in the Hay ...

    Article : 196 words
  33. CARINTHIA'S FUTURE.

    A message from Vienna states that notwithstanding the fact that a plebiscite is being taken to decide whether Carinthia shall remain Austrian or belong to Jugo-Slavia, ...

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  34. SCARCITY OF CEMENT.

    The scarcity of cement is seriously retarding the extension of the City Council's power house. There was no response to the request for tenders for cement when invited ...

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  35. A FATAL FALL.

    John Stewart, aged 45, a carter, living in Gosford-road, Adamstown, was driving a cart at New Lambton this morning, when the [?]arness broke. He was thrown to the ground, ...

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  36. GREEK THRONE.

    A message from Rome says the Pope gave a private audience to ex-King Constantine's brothers. Prince Andrew and Prince Christopher. The audience has aroused comment ...

    Article : 71 words
  37. SULPHIDE WORKS RESUMING.

    The Sulphide Corporation's Smelting Works at Cockle Creek, which have been closed for some months past owing to the Broken Hill miners' strike, will shortly reopen. The ...

    Article : 91 words
  38. TRAM CONDUCTOR'S CHASE.

    A theft by a bag-snatcher led to a chase in the city yesterday, in which a tram conductor showed commendable pluck and promptitude. ...

    Article : 161 words
  39. H.M.A.S. SYDNEY.

    H.M.A.S. Sydney left Sydney yesterday for the north. The Sydney is proceeding to the mine-sweeper Geranium, which is making for Sydney from Port Darwin leaking. ...

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  40. CANADA'S RESTRICTIONS.

    Sir,—Intending passengers via Canada are probably unaware that from October 1 next all passengers arriving from the Orient or from Australia must bring proof with them ...

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  41. MEMBERS' SALARIES.

    It was admitted by the Premier (Mr. Storey) yesterday that the Government's proposal to have the matter of the suggested increase in the salaries of members of Parliament and ...

    Article : 218 words
  42. RENOWN AT ANCHOR.

    H.M.S. Renown anchored at Spithead this evening. There were no salutes. The Prince of Wales and his brothers are spending the [?]ight on board. ...

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  43. SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL HALL.

    Mr. Dugald Thomson has given a cheque for £100 towards the North Sydney and Neutral Bay Anzac Memorial Hall. An anonymous donor has also given a 10-acre ...

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  44. MUNICIPAL COALMINE.

    The City Council, at the next meeting, will be recommended to abandon definitely the proposal to purchase the Central Illawarra coal-bearing property, but at the same ...

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  45. MIGRATION OF MUTTON BIRDS.

    A remarkable sight was witnessed by Mr. J. Clifford, of North Creek, Ballina, one morning last week, when he saw millions of birds, resembling gulls, flying past Lennox Head, ...

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  46. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The steamer Orvieto has arrived from Sydney. During the voyage there were 58 cases of measles. Two deaths of children occurred, and two others died from pneumonia. ...

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  47. INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONGRESS

    Mr. J. S. Garden, secretary of the Labour Council, is not going to England as Labour's representative at the International. Trade Union Congress. A cable message was ...

    Article : 93 words
  48. WATER BOARD ELECTIONS.

    The Minister for Works (Mr. Estell) recommended the Water and Sewerage Board to approve of postal voting for the election of representatives of suburban municipalities, ...

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  49. BLACKMAIL CHARGE WITHDRAWN

    The charge of blackmail recently preferred against ex-Detective Sergeant Arthur Ebbeson was withdrawn in the City Court on Saturday. The prosecuting inspector ...

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  50. INTERNATIONAL BOXING.

    Under the New Jersey State laws the Carpe[?] [?]-Levinsky boxing contest will be of 12 rounds, and no decision will be permitted. Exrpentier can gain a popular decision, but ...

    Article : 50 words
  51. BOOKMAKERS FINED.

    Sixteen bookmakers were proceeded against in the police court to-day for alleged offences against the Lottery and Gaming Act. The [?] ...

    Article : 24 words
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