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MEETING AT WOOLLAHRA.
A meeting to increase the membership of the existing local recruiting committee was held in Woollahra on Wednesday, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman Dyson). ...
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LOANS.
Details of the amended financial agreement between the Commonwealth and the States which was arrived at at the Premiers' Conference were made available to-night. ...
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DEFENCE DEPARTMENT.
The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) referred to-day to statements made in regard to the employment of eligible men in the Defence Department in clerical positions. He ...
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WAR CASUALTIES.
Sergt. Reuben Collings, of Wollongong and Sydney, who was killed on November 14, enlisted as a corporal at the end of April. 1915. He was 23 years of age, and prior ...
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CONSCRIPTION.
On November 16 last a motion was carr[?] at the Sydney Labour Council requesting a[?] affiliated unions to withdraw their delegates who were conscriptionists. Circulars were ...
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SPORTING.
The middle of the course proper was good going yesterday morning. Bernalda ran seven turlongs in [?]m 3[?] St. Rosaline spurted half a mile in 50[?] and Royal Laddie went usefully ...
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ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
Dr. A. S. Bowman, of Singleton, with Mrs. and Miss Bowman, have arrived in England. The doctor writes as follows concerning the voyage from New York to Liverpool in a ...
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SUGAR WORKERS' AWARD.
when the appeal by the Australian Sugar Producers' Association against the order by the Queensland Supreme Court, prohibiting the carrying out of part of Acting Judge ...
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MEETING AT WATSON'S BAY.
The playing of the Eastern Suburbs United Band in front of the Town Hall at Watson's Bay last night helped to swell the size of the recruiting meeting. When Alderman G. ...
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LATEST SCRATCHLNGS.
The following scratchings wer recorded yesterday:- ROSEHILL JANUARY MEETING. Granville Stakes: Sir Balfree, Precarious, ...
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TASMANIAN P.L. CONFERENCE.
The Tasmanian Political Labour Conference at Launceston yesterday passed the following resolutions:—"That this conference endorses the resolution of the ...
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WHITE CLIFFS NEW YEAR'S RACE MEETING.
The White Cliffs Race Meeting took place on New Year's Day. The weather was overcast and very close. There was a good attendance, with a fair sprinkling of Wilcannia residents, to witness the sport. ...
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REPORTS BY WAR COUNCILS.
In connection with the statements recently made in the Press that a large number of returned soldiers are at present unemployed, the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) stated ...
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ENEMY GOODS.
Ponding the hearing of certain representstions which are to be made to him by a deputation from the Chambers of Commerce on February 5, the Prime Minister has declded ...
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INVERELL JOCKEY CLUB.
The following are the weight for Friday's events in connection with, the Inverell Jockey Club's summer meeting:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Yankee York, 9st 12lb; ...
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SANS SOUCI P.L.L.
At the annual meeting of the Sans Souci P.L.L. the following motion was carried unanimously:—"That this league supports the principle of voluntary recruiting up to the h[?] ...
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WOUNDED.
Private Jack Beckett, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Beckett, of Margaret-street, Enmore, was severely wounded on December 7 in France. Previous to enlisting he was employed by ...
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TINPLATES.
Under the War Precautions Regulation[?] issued to-day, it was provided that no person, firm, or company shall acquire or purchase tinplates, except with the consent [?] ...
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AT THE BARRACKS.
More men, who must be either returned, soldiers or men rejected from the A.I.F. for minor defects, are required for the No. 2 Guard, and should apply to Captain ...
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CASUALTIES.
The death occurred in Balmain District Hospital on Wednesday night of Thomas Bremner Alexander, 19, a milk carter, lately residing at 85 Evans-street, Balmain, as a result of ...
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WOOL EXPORT.
The chairman of the wool export sub-committee states that the Director of Army Contracts has devised a scheme to keep down the British consumption and keep up the ...
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MISSING.
Word has been officially received that Private Arthur Woodruffe is reported missing since November 14. He served in the Boer war with the New Zealand contingent. ...
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LAWN TENNIS.
The preliminary round of the teams competition was completed yesterday. Bathurst retaining to the end the lead established early in the competition. Their match yesterday, which was won from Orange, ...
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WAR LOAN.
Acting on the request of the Commonwealth Treasurer, supplemented by circulars from the organising secretaries of the recruiting movement in eacg State, the local recruiting ...
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WIRELESS SIGNAL SQUADRON.
Approval has been given for the despatch on active service of reinforcements for the Wireless Signal Squadron serving under the Government of India. The detail will ...
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FALL FROM A TRAM.
As a result of falling from a tram which was proceeding along Quay-street on Wednesday night, James Greer, 57, or Great Northern-road, Ryde, was conveyed by the Civil ...
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REGISTRATION OF ALIENS.
Regulations under the War Precautions Art issued to-day provide that after February [?] no alien shall assume or use any name other than that by which be was ordinarily known ...
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REV. CAMPBELL MORGAN.
The "Manchester Guardian" says that the Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, pastor of the Westminster Congregational Chapel, has accepted the invitation to the Collins-street ...
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HOT WEATHER.
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IN OTHER STATES.
To-day's recruiting figures were:—Volunteered. 73; accepted, 40. ADELAIDE, Thursday. There were 14 volunteers examined to-day ...
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A FATAL FALL.
A verdict of accidental death was returned by the Acting City Coroner, Mr. J. Jamieson, yesterday, at an inquest on the death of John Brown, 54, as a result of a fractured ...
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IN HOSPITAL.
Sergeant-major S. J. Murray of the 18th Battalion, is ill in the No. 4 Southern General Hospital. London. He has been twice wounded. His mother resides at 46 ...
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"BUFFALO BILL" DEAD.
The death is announced at Denver (Colorado) of William Frederick Cody, showman, better known as "Buffalo Bill." He was 70 years of age. ...
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LINESMAN INJURED.
Ross Dickson (25), a telegraph linesman, who lives at 8 Nelson-street, Rozelle, was testing wires at Balmain on Wednesday when he came in contact with a live wire. He was ...
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DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of the Dental Association of New South Wales was held at the Royal Society's House, Elizabeth-street, last night. ...
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THE FLOODS.
A telegram has been received by the Railway Department from Mr. Pagan, Deputy Commissioner at Townsville, stating that the whole of the train service in the north has ...
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RETURNED SOLDIER'S DEATH.
Mr. J. Jamieson, Acting City Coroner, conducted an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of James Dunn Arbuckle, a returned soldier, who was found ...
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CONTINUATION SCHOOLS.
The results of the examinations held in connection with the Evening Continuation Schools were made available yesterday. No pupils were allowed to sit for these examinations, ...
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RIDING FATALITY.
Mrs. Fanny G. Endacott, 32, the wife of the licensee of the Family Hotel, Liverpool, was on Monday riding along Moorebank-avenue, when her horse roared. Mrs. Endacott was ...
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SEARCH FOR HARRY THAW.
A Bearch over the whole country is being made for Harry K. Thaw, but he has not yet been arrested. He is wanted on a charge of kidnapping a Collfornian schoolboy, tying ...
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TEAMSTER KILLED.
Ernest Cas[?], a well-known Upper Hunter teamster, was killed near Scone through a team passing over him. ...
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BARRIER P.L.L.
Mr. E. M. Horsington (Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association) has been elected president of the P.L.L. for the current six months. Since Mr. E. J. Doe announced his ...
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EXPORT OF METALS.
Sir,—Everywhere one is impressed to economise; we hear, too, of the financial difficulties experienced by Federal and State Governments, with threatened retrenchment, and ...
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PRICE OF WHEAT.
The price of wheat for flour for shipment to New Zealand during January and February has been increased to [?]s 6d per bushel on trucks Sydney. ...
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GAS TESTS.
The gas examiner's office during the year, according to a statement issued the Department of Labour, tested 38,119 meters. Of the new and repaired meters tested less than ...
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INDEX.
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ALLEGED CONSPIRACY.
Charged with having together unlawfully conspired to cheat and defraud William Hooks of £278, at Woy Woy, between August 1 and October 16, 1916, Jane Goodson, alias ...
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IMPORTED TYRES.
The alarming increase in the importation of rubber goods, principally motor tyres, was referred to by Mr Ryan, delegate of the Rubber Workers' Union, at last night's ...
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CLAIM FOR DAMAGES.
A deputation of the Goldfields residents Waited on the Federal Minister for Works (Senator Lynch) yesterday, and asked that the Federal Government should compensate ...
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A YOUTHFUL ATTACHMENT.
The Acting City Coroner, Mr. J. Jamieson, yesterday returned a verdict that Marguerita Fedora Frullani, 15, of 11 M[?]de-street, Waterloo, died on December 22 from injuries ...
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
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GOVERNOR-GENERAL.
A public meeting was held to make preliminary arrangements for entertaining the Governor-General at Lismore in connection with his visit to Alstonville on February 8 ...
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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
9.30, semi-final teams matches, Bathurst v Tamworth, Orange v Wagga. 1.30, final, winners of the above. Country Open Singles.—1.30, Raleigh v Logan; 4.45, ...
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I.W.W. SENTENCES.
At the last meeting of the Milk and Ice Carters and Dairy Employees' Union a motion that the union evtend its sympathy to the 12 members of the I.W.W. who were convicted ...
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SHIPWRECK RELIEF SOCIETY.
The monthly meeting of the committee of the Royal Shipwreck Relief and Humane Society of New South Wales was held yesterday. Awards for bravery in saving life were ...
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TO-DAY.
Recruiting Campaign: Meeting of Women, to be addressed by Mr. Mackinnon, Town Hall 3; Mill[?] Club Luncheon, Baumann's Cafe, I. War Intercession Service, St. Andrew's Cathe[?] ...
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IMPERIAL FEDERATION.
At a meeting of the Pyrmont Denison branch of the P.L.L., held at the Allen-street School-hall. Pyrmont, the following motion was carried unanimously:—"That this ...
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ANNIVERSARY [?]EGATTA.
At a meeting of the Anniversary Regatta Committee, when Judge Backhouse occupied the chair, the following officials were appointed for the sailing events:Judge, Mr. ...
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GRAZIER'S WILL.
Probate has been granted of the will of William John Lane, grazier, late of Kameruka, whose estate was valued at £22,314, of which £10,904 was represented by realty. ...
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LATE COMMERCIAL.
The Wakatipu left for Sydney yesterday with cargo as follows:—For Sydney: 2881 bags of oats[?] 1286 bags of flour, 1242 bales of straw, 130 bags of chaff, 21 bales of skins, 554 bags of bark, 14,093 super feet of ...
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P.L.L. BALLOT.
The second P.L.L. ballot to select a Labour candidate for the Sturt seat in the Legislative Assembly concluded last night and resulted in the selection of Mr[?] J. ...
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LATE SHIPPING.
WILSON'S PROMONTORY.—Inward: Jan 11, Koonda, s, 8.25 a.m. Outward: Jan. 11, Beulah, s, 2.[?]0 a.m., Canberra, s, 3.20 a.m. ...
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