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  2. THE TEST.

    It was the first test match between the South African cricketers and an Australian Eleven—a meeting of the two Unions, the South African Union and the Australian ...

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  3. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 81 words
  4. SHIPPING.

    Maheno, s, 5282 tons, Captain Livingstone, from Auckland and other New Zealand ports. Passengers— Misses Harris, Nurse Seymour, Gedge, Lockington, Douglas-Brown, Redfern, Taylor, Farrell, Ryan, ...

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  5. THE GOLDEN WEST.

    Mr. Grut is proceeding with his examination of the Great Chaffinch workings, and the result should soon be forthcoming. The condition of Mr. Greenway is said to be ...

    Article : 211 words
  6. THE WOMEN'S WORK.

    Mrs. F. G. Hughes, president of the Australlan Woman's National League, has addressed a letter to members, in the course of which she says. "should the referendums be carred, what ...

    Article : 497 words
  7. TASMANIA.

    The foundation-stone of the new club premises for the Commercial Travellers' Association was laid this afternoon by the State Governor. ...

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  8. NEW DEFENCE SCHEME.

    On Monday the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) will leave Melbourne for the area officers' camp at Albury. He will be accompanied by the secretary of the Defence ...

    Article : 186 words
  9. SERIOUS MOTOR SMASH.

    A motor smash, resulting in two persons being injured, occurred in Cleveland-street, Darlington, yesterday. Two young men—Messrs. S. C. Tillock and Fredk. ...

    Article : 196 words
  10. NO BUSINESS IN CHAFFINCHES.

    The chief topic of conversation so far as Chaffinch is concerned is the likely result of the investigation being conducted by Messrs. Grut and Blatchford. Until their report ...

    Article : 166 words
  11. SMALL ARMS FACTORY.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) to-day made the following statement with respect to the small arms factory at Lithgow:— "The power plant is now being built in ...

    Article : 334 words
  12. DFPARTURES.—Dec. 9.

    Star of Scotland, s, for London, via Auckland. Telemachus, s, for London, via Liverpool. Niwara, s, for Dunkirk, London, and Liverpool, via Melbourne. ...

    Article : 69 words
  13. RECORD PASSENGER LIST.

    The Norseman, chartered by the Aberdeen line to replace the lost Pericles, brought to Australia to-day the largest number of passengers ever carried across the seas to these ...

    Article : 140 words
  14. CLEARANCES.—Dec. 9.

    Peshawar, s, 7634 tons, Captain Lockstone, for London, via Melbourne and Adelaide. Grantala, s, 3655 tons, Captain Sim, for Melbourne. Reichenbach, s, Captain Peters, for Hamburg, via ...

    Article : 57 words
  15. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,146 words
  16. DISCUSSION IN PARLIAMENT.

    Several Labour members during the discussion on the mines estimates in the Assembly, referred to the Chaffinch controversy, and said that the Minister, when he was appealed to ...

    Article : 231 words
  17. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Dec. 10.

    Otway, R.M.S., for London, via ports; Orvicto, R.M.S., for Brisbane; Karonga, s, for Dunkirk, London, and Antwerp; Berlin, s, for Boston and New York, via Melbourne; Ulimaroa, s, for Wellington and other N.Z. ...

    Article : 177 words
  18. IRRIGATION WITH ARTESIAN WATER.

    In the "Farmers" Bulletin," No. 33. just issued by the Department of Agriculture, Mr. W. R. Fry, inspector of agriculture, and formerly acting manager of the Morce ...

    Article : 887 words
  19. HEAT IN VICTORIA.

    To-day was the hottest of the season at Dimboola, the thermometer registering over 100 degrees in the shade. Residents suffered great inconvenience, especially as the town ...

    Article : 97 words
  20. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—Dec. 9.

    Peregrin[?], s, for Brisbane and Townsville, via ports; Bo[?]ba[?]a, s, for Melbourne, ing[?] s, for Auckland, via Newcastle; Berlin, s, for Boston and New York, via Melbourne, Durban, and Capetown; Mallina, s, for ...

    Article : 396 words
  21. THREATENED STRIKE.

    Failing satisfactory negotiations on Saturday and Sunday there is every indication that the whole of the transport workers in Adelaide and Port Adelaide will come out on strike on ...

    Article : 128 words
  22. A STORY OF OMDURMAN.

    A report received in London from the hospital in Khartum is a reminder of the battle of Omdurman, in which Lord Kitchener broke the power of the dervishes. The report is ...

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  23. WAGES AT BROKEN HILL.

    The conference of directors and mine managers of Broken Hill companies was continued to-day, when the proposals submitted by the unions came up for further consideration. One ...

    Article : 274 words
  24. PURE RADIUM DISCOVERED.

    What appears to the layman, and which may be confirmed by experts, to be a discovery of the highest importance (says the Paris correspondent of a London journal) is announced ...

    Article : 354 words
  25. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA VESSELS.

    Easter. s (E. and A. line), en route from Australian ports to Shanghai and Japan, arrived at Hongkong on Thursday—one day ahead of schedule time. Kumano Maru, J.M.S., left Townsville at noon ...

    Article : 122 words
  26. CARGO BY PESHAWUR.

    The details of the cargo per the P. and O. cargo steamer Peshawur, which left yesterday for London, via Melbourne and Adelaide, are the following:—9620 boxes butter, 21,492 carcases mutton, 6548 bales wool, ...

    Article : 60 words
  27. CARGO BY NIWARU.

    The steamer Niwaru left yesterday for London and Liverpool, and Melbourne, and took the following principal lines amongst other cargo:—16,000 carcases lamb, 667 crates rabbits, 47,285 carcases mutton, 2500 pairs legs ...

    Article : 50 words
  28. R.M.S. OTWAY FOR LONDON.

    The Orient Company's R.M.S. Otway, 12,077 tons, F.S. Symons, commander, will sail from the Messageries Maritimes wharf, Milier's Point, for London, via ports, at noon to-day. Passengers:— ...

    Article : 485 words
  29. BRAVERY REWARDED.

    Lilian Saunders, of Garden Hill, a young girl, whose prompt and courageous action on the occasion of her younger sister's dress getting aflame was the means of saving her ...

    Article : 69 words
  30. TIMBER CARGOES.

    Century, s, from San Francisco, via Auckland, brought, in addition to her general cargo[?] 1,500,000ft of Oregon timber. She is berthed at the Howard Smith Company's wharf. ...

    Article : 79 words
  31. BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP LINES LIMITED.

    The steamer Karonga, for London and Continent. cleared by Mr. W. G. Deuckar, takes the following cargo from Sydney:—6253 bales of wool, [?]573 bags of wheat (542 tons), 200 casks of tallow, 260 pieces of ...

    Article : 51 words
  32. THE IRONWORKS.

    All departments of the Ironworks worked full time during the week Satisfactory progress was made with the new steel furnace. Good headway was also made in connection ...

    Article : 48 words
  33. THE SCHOOLS.

    The Bexley Ladies' College break-up and annual prize distribution was held on Thursday night. A concert carried out by the pupils was greatly appreciated. The principal prizewinners were:—Hazel Rofe, dux; Alice ...

    Article : 53 words
  34. CHARTERS.

    During the week the chartering of three steamers for 1[?] months' service in the Australian trade was announced. The vessels are the Frankby, Belle of Scotland, and Trunkby. The last-mentioned will be ...

    Article : 67 words
  35. DASH TO THE SOUTH POLE.

    The decision of M. Roald Amundsen to make a dash for the South Pole has come as a general surprise in British exploration circles. "I cannot conceive," said Sir Ernest ...

    Article : 402 words
  36. THE TRAWLER ENDEAVOUR.

    The trawler Endeavour left Melbourne to-day for a 12 or 13 days' cruise north of Twofold Bay. ...

    Article : 27 words
  37. MISSION STEAMER JOHN WILLIAMS.

    Mr. Thomas Pratt, agent for the London Missionary Society, has received a telegram, via Thursday Island, from Captain Steele, of the mission steamer John Williams, stating that he hopes to leave Samarai for ...

    Article : 66 words
  38. LATE MINING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 193 words
  39. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 162 words
  40. HOLIDAY TRAFFIC.

    The Howard Smith Company, Limited, are adver[?]sing special steamers for the Christmas and New Year holiday traffic. ...

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  41. PERSIC FROM LONDON.

    The following is a list of passengers to arrive by the Persic at Dalgety's Wharf, Miller's Point, this morning:— From Liverpool: Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Messrs. W. ...

    Article : 366 words
  42. PETROLEUM OIL.

    Ville du Mulhouse, 4-m bq[?] from New York, which armed yesterday, and passage extending over 95 days. Captain Androm reports having had fine weather practically throughout the whole voyage. The ...

    Article : 60 words
  43. THE BOOT TRADE.

    In connection with the application which is to be made by certain boot manufacturers to have the award of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court varied, the Boot Trade Employees' ...

    Article : 87 words
  44. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received yesterday concerning the condition of the various bar harbours:— Ballina, bar 13ft, crossing 11ft at low tide; Southwest Rocks, bar 8ft 6in low water; Camd[?]n Haven ...

    Article : 45 words
  45. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    Viganella, bq. from Newcastle, October 9, to A[?] Highland Monarch. s, 3931 tons, Captain Dalzell[?] from Newcastle October 31, to Valparaiso. Volnay, s, 4610 tons, Captain Pattie, from Newcastle, ...

    Article : 121 words
  46. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 206 words
  47. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (1958m).—Dep: Dec. 9, Nikko Maru, J.M.S., for Japan. CAIRNS (1418m).—Arr: Dec. 9, Scout, s, from Townsville; Van Heemskerk, s, Levuka, s, both from ...

    Article : 1,074 words
  48. IN HONOUR OF QUEEN MARY.

    Members of the Victoria League of Victoria bearing the name of Mary, May, Marion, or Maria attended a meeting at the Melbourne Town Hall to-day to consider the question of ...

    Article : 89 words
  49. MILLINERY.

    A young lady was employed at a large suburban draper's for five years as a milliner; at the ond of the five years she received only 10s per week—a competent worker. ...

    Article : 212 words
  50. CHANGES IN THE E. AND A. COMPANY.

    Captain P. T. Helms, of the E. and A. Company's Empire has had to apply for extended shore leave owing to ill-health. He has been relieved by Captain Pilcher, R.N.R., late chief officer. Captain Pilcher, on the ...

    Article : 179 words
  51. KIDNEY AILMENTS.

    When you have any suspicion that your kidneys are getting bad, take "FISHER'S" PHOSPHERINE to cleanse and strengthen them. ...

    Article : 139 words
  52. PURSE-SNATCHING.

    Mrs. Katie Dixon, a resident of Miller's Point, was walking along Sussex-street on Thursday evening, when a young man snatched her peggy-bag, containing a few shillings. ...

    Article : 28 words
  53. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Dep: Dec. 9, James Cra[?]g, [?] for Melbourne. WELLINGTON (1239m).—Dep: Dec. 9, Moeraki, s, for Sydney. ...

    Article : 116 words
  54. ALLOPATHIC DISPENSING.

    When you have a preseription to be dispensed it is wise to trade with an honourable firm conducting a large business. The drugs have no time to become stale. They ...

    Article : 74 words
  55. INCOMING MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 words
  56. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMERS.

    The steamers belonging to the China Navigation Company which are usually berthed at Circular Quay, west side, will, from the early part of next year, be berthed at Dalgety's Wharf, Miller's Point. In former years ...

    Article : 59 words
  57. THE STEAMER HASTINGS.

    The steamer Hastings (195 tons), which did years of service on the North Coast, is to undergo alterations and repairs at Melbourne. Her future use will be as a pasenger and cargo liner between Melbourne, Geelong. ...

    Article : 53 words
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