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  2. COAL INDUSTRY. MTNERS GRANTED INCREASES.

    The secretary to the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation received a telegram yesterday from Mr. Watt, Acting Prime Minister, stating that the ...

    Article : 889 words
  3. INFLUENZA. OUTBREAK IN BRISBANE HOSPITAL.

    Thirty cases of influenza of a highly infectious character, associated in some cases with pneumonia, have been discovered in the Brisbane General Hospital. ...

    Article : 268 words
  4. STATE GOVERNOR.

    His Excellency the Governor (Sir Walter Davidson) collapsed yesterday while dressing uftor swimming in the bath in Government House grounds. ...

    Article : 218 words
  5. LATE CABLE NEWS. FANATICAL LENIN.

    The Bolshevist leader, Lenin, when interviewed, said that he was seeking to annihilate the power of money in the world. Hence hundreds of thousands of rouble notes were ...

    Article : 122 words
  6. THE BOLSHEVIKS.

    General Ironside reported from Archangel on April 30 that there had been no activity on the British front since April 28. Three enemy boats had appeared on the Dvina, ...

    Article : 271 words
  7. BRITAIN AND U.S.A.

    Mr. Daniels (Secretary for the Navy, United States) was the guest at a luncheon at which the Duke of Connaught presided. Mr. Daniels said it would be a calamity ...

    Article : 136 words
  8. MAY DAY RIOTS IN PARIS.

    Infantry and cavalry reinforced the gendarmerie to prevent the May Day demonstra tors marching in the Place de la Concorde. Firemen turned fire hoses on the crowd, who ...

    Article : 238 words
  9. AT VERSAILLES CHIEF GERMAN DELEGATE

    The arrival of Count von Brockdorff-Bantzan (German Foreign Minister) was unimpressive. The little railway station in Versailles was crowded with officers and ...

    Article : 522 words
  10. ITALY'S POSITION.

    The American Ambassador in Rome conferred at length with the Italian Premier, Slgnor Orlando, and Baron Sonnino. The impression prevails in Paris that ...

    Article : 74 words
  11. SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.

    The Independent Labour Conference had a lively but abortive discussion on the machinery of government. Mr. Jowett submitted a resolution ...

    Article : 117 words
  12. BONDS OF EMPIRE.

    In the House of Commons this afternoon Sir Donald Maclean (the leader of the Independent Liberals), resuming the Budget debate, said the great spending ...

    Article : 205 words
  13. NEW SOUTH WALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 209 words
  14. SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the sugar industry—Messrs. A. B. Piddington, K.C., N. Lockyer, and Stephen Mills—continued the hearing of evidence in ...

    Article : 812 words
  15. BRITAIN SHOWS THE WAY.

    Sir R. S. Horne (Minister for Labour), presiding at a committee meeting of the National Industrial Conference in Whitehall, read a letter from Mr. Lloyd George, stating that ...

    Article : 196 words
  16. FINANCIAL PROPOSALS.

    The brewers and distillers are organising an opposition to the loss on spirits proposed under the Budget. The Labour party intends to move ...

    Article : 113 words
  17. COAL INQUIRY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,030 words
  18. GERMANS STILL ARROGANT.

    The "Daily Chronicle's" Geneva correspondent learns from a reliable source that a confidential conference in Berlin on Saturday, betwen the Government and the most ...

    Article : 134 words
  19. GERMANY'S LOOT.

    The "Daily Chronicle's" correspondent at Namur says there are 500 barges on the Meuse loaded with loot, which the Germans took from France and Belgium. Millions of ...

    Article : 81 words
  20. NEW SOUTH WALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 41 words
  21. HUNGARY INVADED.

    The Australian Press Association learns that the Roumanians have advanced 100 miles, and are now half way to Budapest. As the outcome of the Entente warning the ...

    Article : 238 words
  22. INDIA.

    Sixteen persons implicated in the Punjaub riots have been sentenced to imprisonment and transportation, varying from life sentences to seven months. ...

    Article : 39 words
  23. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.

    The University authorities have been notified by the Government that the classes may not be resumed in the week commencing May 5. The question of resumption of work on ...

    Article : 44 words
  24. GERMAN CIVIL WAR.

    A Berlin message states that Government troops have begun an attack on Munich from all sides. A number of villages have been occupied. The Spartacists will be given a ...

    Article : 42 words
  25. THE BOLSHEVIKS.

    The British Governor of Archangel believes that, with the reinforcements en route, a decision will be forced in the summer. The Russians will soon clear out the Bolsheviks if ...

    Article : 102 words
  26. VICTORIA.

    Thirty-two deaths from influenza were reported by the registrars to the Board of Health to-day. Eleven deaths occurred in hospital. Admissions to hospital numbered ...

    Article : 37 words
  27. WILL ITALY COME BACK?

    The Rome newspaper "Popolo Romano" says that the Italian delegation will not return to Paris until the Italian demand for Fiume is conceded. ...

    Article : 172 words
  28. GERMANY COMPLAINS OF POLAND.

    A Berlin message states that Herr Erseberger has sent a note to Marshal Foch complaining that the Poles contemplate an attack on Posen, and are massing troops on the frontier. ...

    Article : 74 words
  29. TRIMMERS' DECISION.

    The Newcastle Coal Trimmers' Union has decided not to work on any vessel that has been infected with pneumonic influenza until the vessel has undergone four dnys' ...

    Article : 98 words
  30. HINDENBURG'S ARMY.

    It is reported from Copenhagen that Hindenburg commands a highly efficient army of 200,000 men in East Prussia, ostensibly to oppose the Bolsheviks, but it is really intended ...

    Article : 49 words
  31. COLLIERY PROPRIETORS NOT DISPLEASED.

    The representatives of the Colliery Proprietors' Association, who returned from Melbourne to Sydney yesterday, states they had no information in regard to ...

    Article : 228 words
  32. REPARATION.

    Brussels messages emphasise the urgency of the restoration of Belgian industries. Outside assistance is imperative. The Premier, who has returned from Paris, stated that ...

    Article : 65 words
  33. ANARCHY IN IRELAND.

    The only security for the paper money issued by the strike committee in Limerick conBista of contributions in money and goods, which are given liberally in many parts of ...

    Article : 208 words
  34. MAIL BAG THIEVES.

    The two mail bags which were taken on Wednesday night were discovered to-day thrown into the bushes on the roadside at Fairy Meadow a few miles out of the town and ...

    Article : 266 words
  35. EGYPT QUIETER.

    Egypt is quieter. British officials, under martial law, are carrying on the Government, as the Egyptian Cabinet is not exercising its functions. ...

    Article : 152 words
  36. UNEMPLOYMENT IN BRITAIN.

    In the House of Commons, Mr. R. J. Clynes defended the grants for the relief of unemployment. Mr. G. J. Wardle, Parliamentary Secretary ...

    Article : 95 words
  37. GERMAN FLEET.

    The Paris correspondent of the "New York World" says that the German fleet will be divided among the Allies. It has been tentatively agreed that Britain shall ...

    Article : 48 words
  38. ANTI-LABOUR INFLUENCE.

    The Acting Premier, in responding to the toast of the Parliament of Queensland, at a dinner in honour of the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. Davidson, last night, referred ...

    Article : 200 words
  39. SOUTH COAST MINERS.

    The action of the Federal Government [?] regard to the coal question appears to be viewed with favour by the South Coast miners. There will not be any work at the ...

    Article : 71 words
  40. INDEPENDENT LABOUR CONFERENCE.

    The Independent Labour Conference resolved on demanding the socialisation of land as the foundation for a co-operative commonwealth, increased pay and allowances to soldiers and ...

    Article : 47 words
  41. AVIATION.

    During night bombing exercises at Andover, Hampshire, the tail of a Handley-Page machine struck a hangar and overturned. A pillar of flame arose 100 feet skywards. Five ...

    Article : 174 words
  42. PERMITS TO SHIP COAL.

    In connection with the commandeering of a[?] coal by the Federal Government, amended regulations have been issued by the Customs Department making it compulsory, for permits ...

    Article : 133 words
  43. GENERAL CABLES.

    Mr. H. G. W. Neale, secretary to Sir Peter McBride, Victorian Agent-General, and Rear-Admiral Goodenough met Lady Stanley (wife of the Governor of Victoria) at ...

    Article : 228 words
  44. SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONALISTS.

    General Hertzog announces that the South African Nationalist Delegation intends to approach the Peace Conference, urging independence and separation in the event of ...

    Article : 38 words
  45. NATIONALISATION OF MINES.

    "That portion of Mr. Storey's statement which refers to the Labour party's policy in regard to the acquisition of mines (only paying mines, presumably), by confiscating ...

    Article : 153 words
  46. UNREST IN INDIA.

    The Press Bureau has issued a report of the Viceroy of India, dated April 26. [?]r. the Punjab five rioters were killed and 12 arrested in the recently-reported collision ...

    Article : 217 words
  47. MAY DAY RIOTS.

    Shots tired by the mob in Paris during the May Day riots wounded three policemen. ...

    Article : 19 words
  48. AUSTRALIAN NAVY.

    Owing to delays at Port Darwin, the arrival at Brisbane of the light cruiser Melbourne and six destroyers, the first section of the Australian fleet to reach Australian waters from ...

    Article : 74 words
  49. GENERAL CABLES.

    It is estimated that 700.000 dogs will be affected by the muzzling orders. Many Londoners, rather than confine their dogs to the house pending the supply of muzzles, are ...

    Article : 125 words
  50. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—To those who read the newspapers [?] a casual way, and never return to [?] issues to co-ordinate the seuence of [?] it may be well, un judging the parties ...

    Article : 672 words
  51. LAND RESUMPTIONS.

    Replying yesterday to a statement made by Mr. John Storey (leader of the Opposition), the State Treasurer, Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, said the Minister for Lands, Mr. Ashford, was ...

    Article : 102 words
  52. SOLDIERS' FARES.

    A report to the Premier from the officer in charge of the A.I.F. Furlough Bureau shows that the value of travelling concessions granted to soldiers on furlough and relatives ...

    Article : 49 words
  53. AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINERS HONOURED.

    For gallantry in connection with the passage of the Australian submarine AE2 through the Dardanelles in April, 1915, Lieutenant-Commander Henry Stoker has been awarded ...

    Article : 42 words
  54. HOUSING SCHEME.

    Tenders have been invited by the Housing Board for the first batch of 112 cottages to be erected at Matraville. The manager of the Housing Board is ...

    Article : 34 words
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