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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Steps are being taken by the Railway League to induce the Minister to bring the proposed line before the House, and have the matter submitted to the Works Committee. ...

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  3. MR. JAMES HUTCHISON.

    Mr. James Hutchison (Honorary Minister) was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1859. When he was 25 years of age he came to South Australia. For ...

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  4. QUEENSLAND.

    One of the matters likely to receive attention from the Minister for Lands is the system of employing private land agents in the settlement of Crown lands. This system has ...

    Article : 167 words
  5. VICTORIA.

    Preliminary operations were commenced at Warrnambool in connection with the crection of the milk condensory and cocoa, chocolate, and infants' food factory to be ...

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  6. SHIPPING.

    Chanda, s, 5860 tons, Captain Tice, from Towansville, via Newcastle, on route to Bombay Hums, Philp, and Co., Limited, agents. Stentor, s, 6773 tons, Captain Jackson, from ...

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  7. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 61 words
  8. SENATOR G. F. PEARCE.

    Senator George Foster Pearce (Minister for Defence) is a fine type of Australian. He was born at Mount Barker (S.A.), and by trade is a carpenter and joiner. He went ...

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  9. TIMBER-HAULERS' ASSOCIATION.

    A Timber-haulers' Association has been formed here with a view of protecting the men's intertsts and conserving their present grass rights. The advent of so many new ...

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  10. THE GOLD YIELD.

    During October 76,061oz gross of gold, valued at £800,017, were produced In Victoria, boing'a decreaso of 10,937oz upon the figures for October, 1907. In the past ten ...

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  11. SINGLETON WATER WORKS.

    The contractors for the reservoirs, otc., in connection with the Singleton water supply scheme, (Messrs. Gilliver, Gilmore, and Connell) Intimate that they are about to ...

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  12. SENATOR G. M'GREGOR.

    Senator Gregor M'Gregor (Vice-President of the Executive Council) is the leader of the Labour party in the Senate. He was born in Kilmu[?] Scotland in 1848. Since 1876 he has ...

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  13. SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY.

    Members of the executive of the Shopkeepers' Saturday Halt-holiday Association to-day waited on the Chief Secretary (Mr. Mackey) to ask that a bill should be introduced into ...

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  14. BOGAN RIVER DRY.

    The Bogan river is completely dry for miles, old hands never remembering a dryer spell The river can be travelled for eight miles, and the only water met with is contained in ...

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  15. NEW ZEALAND.

    Within the next few weeks works on the wharf extension at Napler will preclude the Union Company and Huddart, Parker steamers mooring alongside. This is expected to ...

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  16. DEPARTURES.—Nov. 12.

    Gymeric, s, for San Francisco, via Apia. Henry Failing, American ship, for San Francisco. Christian Michelsen, s, for Ocean and Pleasant Islands. ...

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  17. BOWRAVILLE, Wednesday.

    A convention of the District Ratepayers' Association was held at Macksville yesterday, and It was a thoroughly representative gathering. Mr. W. D. Hodge presided. Resolutions ...

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  18. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    The annual demonstration of the local Order of Foresters was held yesterday in Paine's Paddock. Before proceeding to the picnic grounds a procession marched through the ...

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  19. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Nov. 13.

    Wilcannia, s, for South Africa and London, via ports, Elbing, s, for Antwerp and Hamburg, via Townsville and Java; Innamincka, s, for Melbourne; Waikire, s, for Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; Hawkesbury, ...

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  20. FALSE CUSTOMS ENTRIES.

    Judgment was delivered to-day by Mr. Justice Isaacs in the proceedings taken by the Customs authorities against Harris, Scarfe, and Co., Limited, of Adelaide. The claim ...

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  21. MR. E. L. BATCHELOR.

    Mr. Egerton Lee Batchelor (Minister for External Affairs) is an Austra[?]an, having been born in Adelaide in 1865. He has been a State school ...

    Article : 150 words
  22. MILLOWNERS' ASSOCIATION.

    A special general meeting of the Victorian Millowners' Association was hold to-day to consider a scheme for the establishment of a central soiling agency after the New Zealaad ...

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  23. CLEARANCES.—Nov. 12.

    Christian Michelsen, s, 3555 tons, Captain Kanitz, for Ocean Island and Nauru. Passengers—Mesdames W. H. Evans, Purcell and two children, Cameron, Messrs. W. H. Evans, H. F. Cameron, Purcell, S. Parkes, R. ...

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  24. MUNICIPAL.

    At the last meeting of the Municipal Council a lengthy report was received from Mr. E. Grant, lighting expert, Sydney, with reference to the proposal to light the town. The report ...

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  25. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 967 words
  26. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—Nov. 12.

    Bankfields, bq, for Lyttelton, via Newcastle; Ortona, R.M.S., for landon, via ports; Chanda, s, for Calcutta, via ports; Mario, bq, for Rotterdam. ...

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  27. WILCANNIA SAILING TO-DAY.

    The Lund liner Wilcannia sails for London, via Melbourne, Adelaide, and Capetown, at noon to-day, in charge of Captain W. G. Lingham. She carries a good cargo, the principal lines consisting of:—3000 bales ...

    Article : 145 words
  28. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A deputation from the South Australian Society of Arts waited on the Premier to-day with a view to obtaining Government assistance in the direction of establishing a ...

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  29. MR. F. G. TUDOR.

    Mr. Frank Gwynne Tudor, Minister for Customs, who is the only Victorian in the Cabinet, was born in Williamstown in 1860. He received a State school education, and was ...

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  30. THE CHURCHES.

    Highly successful sports were held on King's Birthday in aid of the local Church of England funds. An entertainment was given the same night at the School of Arts Hall ...

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  31. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Ophir from London will arrive at Sydney at about 2.30 this afternoon. She signalled Wilson's Promontory at 7.50 yesterday morning. The R.M.S. China, from Sydney, bound to London, ...

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  32. INTERSTATE TENNIS.

    The lawn tennis carnival was commenced to-day on the lawns of the Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria in perfect weather When the doubles matches between Victoria and ...

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  33. MARERE AT DUNKIRK IN 36 DAYS.

    A cable message was yesterday reached by Tyser and Co. notifying the arrival of the steamer Marere, running under the auspices of the Australian Union Line, at Dunkirk on Wednesday last, en route to ...

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  34. MR. J. THOMAS

    Mr. Josiah Thomas (Postmaster-General) has represented The Barrier"—Broken Hill —ever since federation. He is one of the most popular members of the Labour party, ...

    Article : 227 words
  35. VICTORIAN LAND POLICY.

    The Premier (Sir Thomas Bent) received a gratifying hearing when he expounded his policy at North Brighton to-night. He made an Important announcement witn regard to ...

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  36. THE MAKAMBO DUE TO-MORROW.

    Burns, Philp, and Co.'s steamer Makambo, from the Solomon Islands and British Papua, resumed her voyage from Brisbane at 10 o'clock on Wednesday night, and on arrival at Sydney to-morrow morning will berth ...

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  37. THE SCHOOLS.

    It has been decided to form a Public school band, and take over the Instruments of the defunct Cessnock Town Band. Mr. E. Cameron was appointed treasurer, and Mr. Yeates ...

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  38. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A meeting of the unemployed was held outside the Labour Bureau' yesterday. Mr. Bath, leader of the Opposition, Mr. Swan, M.L.A., and Mr. Johnson, M.L.A., addressed ...

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  39. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions opened yesterday, before Judge Fitzhardinge. Mr. J. Armstrong, K.C., was Crown Prosecutor. On resuming to-day, further evidence was ...

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  40. SUSSEX LEAVES LONDON.

    Birt and Co., Ltd., were yesterday advised by cable of the departure of the Federal-Houlder-Shire liner Sussex from London on Wednesday last for Sydney, via Adelaide and Melbourne. ...

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  41. SURREY TO LOAD WOOL.

    The steamer Surrey, of the Fedral-Houlder-Shire line, left Port Chalmers, N.Z., on Wednesday last for Sydney, and will load wool and general cargo only. She will be despatched on November 24 for Dunkirk, ...

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  42. THE BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received last night as to the condition of the bar harbours:—Manning Heads, lift on bar, channel straight out, 30ft on crossing; Richmond River Heads, 13ft 6in on bar, 15ft o ...

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  43. MR. H. MAHON.

    Mr. Hugh Mahon (Minister for Home Affairs) was a member of the Watson Administration, having filled the position of Postmaster-General. He was one of the ...

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  44. KAITUNA WITH COAL FOR THE NAVY.

    The Union Company's cargo steamer Kaituna, from Westport, N.Z., via Melbourne, with a part cargo of 1500 tons of coal for the Admiralty, passed Green Cape at 5.30 yesterday morning, and will reach Sydney ...

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  45. NEWCASTLE.

    The foundation stone of a new Baptist Church was laid at West Wallsend yesterday in the prescnce of a large gathering. The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Pearce, wife of ...

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  46. THE AFRIC DUE TO-DAY.

    The 12,000-ton White Star liner Afric, from Liverpool wa Capetown, Albany, Adelaide and Melbourne is due at Sydney this afternoon and on arrival will berth at Dalgety's Wharf Millers Point. She signalled ...

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  47. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    GOODE ISLAND (2005m).—Passed: Nov. 11, Elax, s, bound for Borneo. THURSDAY ISLAND (2000m).—Arr: Nov. 11, Porpoise, s, Nikko Maru, J.M.S., from Sydney. ...

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  48. GUNDAGAI'S WATER SUPPLY.

    Another special meeting of the municipal council was held to-day. to deal with the Water supply trouble. When officers of the department visited here some weeks ago they ...

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  49. THE DEVON SIGNALLED.

    The Federal-Houlder-Shire liner Devon, which sailed from Liverpool on September 19, and from Capetown on October 14 for Sydney direct, signalled Wilson's Promontory at 9.40 on Wednesday night, and Gabo ...

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  50. COAL AND OTHER EXPORTS.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs-house to-day:—Hallamshire, s, for Talcahuano, F.O., with 7132 tons coal; Barwon, s, for Geelong, with 4620 tons coal; Imani, s, for ...

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  51. TUG VICTORIA COMING TO SYDNEY.

    The steam tug Victoria belonging to the Fenwick Estate, left the Richmond River at 11.35 yesterday morning in tow of Corrigan's steamer Kiltobranks for Sydney. ...

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  52. CASUALTIES.

    Alexander Arsenis, aged 14 months, living with his paronts in Forbes-street, Woolloomooloo, was taken to the Sydney Hospital yesterday with fractures of both bones of ...

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  53. OCEANIEN FOR MARSEILLES.

    The French mail steamer Oceanien, of the fleet of the Messageries Maritimes, from Noumea and Sydney, bound to Marseilles, arrived at Fremantle at 9 o'clock on Wednesday night, and resumed her voyage at 5.10 ...

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  54. NO CORRUPTION.

    Action was taken by the Premier in the Legislative Assembly last evening to secure from Mr. Dooley, member[?] for Hartley, a specific declaration as to what he intended to ...

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  55. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    GREYMOUTH (1075m).—Dep: Nov. 12, Ennerdale, s, for Adelaide. WELLINGTON (1239m).—Dep: Nov. 12, Orari, s, for Launceston. ...

    Article : 55 words
  56. THE COMMONWEALTH OFFICES.

    Senator Sir R. Best, Vice-President of the Executive Council, announced in the Senate to-day that the time for acceptance of the offer for a site for Commonwealth offices in ...

    Article : 119 words
  57. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Workmen's Compensation Bill was taken through the remaining stages. The only important amendment was the inclusion of the ...

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  58. LLOYD'S SHIPBUILDING RFTURNS.

    From the returns compiled by "Lloyd's Register of Shipping" it appears that, excluding warships, there were 319 vessels of 733,378 tons gross under construction in the United Kingdom at the close of the quarter ...

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  59. DEATH FROM BURNS.

    Rachel Gardiner, aged between 40 and 50, employed at a house in Mona-road, Darling Point, died on Wednesday at Sydney Hospital as a result of severe burns. Early on ...

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  60. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 198 words
  61. GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    The Altona arrived at Sydney Oct. 20 homeward. The Apolda left Sydney Oct. 28 for Suez direct. The Augsberg (from Scandinavia) left the Tyne Nov. 4, and is due at Melbourne about Dec. 23. The Berlin arrived at ...

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  62. KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.

    Charles Hender, working at the Brilliant Extended, Charters Towers, had his hand on an airpipe, and suddenly dropped dead, without a mark. It appears that the electric ...

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  63. CRICKETER INJURED.

    In a cricket match between Parkes and Beargamil, J. Fahey, one of the latter team, [?]ad one of his ribs broken by a blow from the ball. ...

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  64. SCHOOL GIRL'S DEATH.

    A young girl named Edna Price died yesterday from the effects of a clot of blood on the brain, the result of an accident at the McPhail Public School some months ago, when she ...

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  65. FIRE IN CASTLEREAGH-STREET.

    A little before midnight the M.F.B. received a call to a fire which had broken out in the premises of Johnson and Sons, leather and grindery merchants, 203 Castlereagh-street. ...

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  66. SHOT IN THE BUSH.

    Gilbert Hughes, about 30 years of age, shot himself this afternoon, his body being found in the bush about a mile from South Perth. ...

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  67. TROUT FISHING AT COOMA.

    Trout fishing in the immediate vicinity of Cooma has not proved very successful during the past week, but good hauls have, been made at other places. Messrs. C. H. Garrick, ...

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  68. THE MIMIRO, FROM LONDON.

    The Tyser liner Mimiro, from London with part cargo of general merchandise, arrived at Sydney at 1 o'clock this morning. From here she will proceed with the balance of her cargo to New Zealand ports. ...

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  69. FIRE ON A FARM.

    Word reached Dubbo to-day that on Tuesday a fire occurred at Morloy's farm, Geuric, by which the shearing shed, machinery, farming gear, harness, waggon loaded with wool, ...

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  70. ROUSEABOUTS FIND.

    At the police court six rouscabouts, who struck wotk at Kimo shed last years, were fined half-a-crown each and costs 17s 6d. All pleaded guilty, and apologised to the owner, ...

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  71. THE IMANI FOR CEBU.

    The steamer Imani, which loaded a cargo of coal at Newcastle, and arrived at Sydney last night, is under orders to resume her voyage for Cebu at 6 o'clock this morning. ...

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  72. THE HENRY FAILING SAILS.

    The American ship Henry Failing, which sprank a leak while bound from Newcastle with a cargo of coal for San Francisco and put into Sydney in distress on August 7, resumed her voyage yesterday. ...

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  73. THE WEST MAITLAND TRAMWAY.

    A well-attended public meeting of residents of Maitland presided over by the Mayor, was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday to protest against the action of the Railway ...

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  74. MOUNT MORGAN DISASTER.

    A preliminary inquiry into the Mount Morgan disaster has commenced. One witness yesterday declared that he would not go into the chambers again under the present system. ...

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  75. CHINESE FURNITURE MAKERS.

    It is stated that the Chinese furniture makers, who recently formed themselves into a union, are about to approach the Premier with the request that the provisions of the ...

    Article : 97 words
  76. SCOTTISH FISHERMEN.

    The Scottish fishermen have made up their minds to settle here. The negotiations with the South Australian Government for securing land at American River, Kangaroo Island, are ...

    Article : 100 words
  77. THE MARATHON DUE TO-MORROW.

    The Aberdeen liner Marathon, from London and Capetown, via ports, left Melbourne yesterday in continuation of her voyage, and is due at Sydney to-morrow. ...

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  78. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 81 words
  79. PFRTHSHIRE LEAVES SUEZ.

    According to a private cablegram received last evening, the steamer Perthshire, which is inaugurating the new mail service between London and Queensland ports, via Torres Straits, left Suez on Wednesday last. ...

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  80. THE FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.

    Private cable messages received last night stated that the Messageries Maritimes Company's steamer Sydney left Port said for Marseilles on Sunday last, en route from Noumea and Sydney. ...

    Article : 53 words
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