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  2. THE STEWART CASE.

    In the High Court today, Messrs. Jaques and Ralston, instructed by Mr. Maddocks Cohen, asked for leave to appeal in the case of Major Stewart, ...

    Article : 238 words
  3. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DEFEATED.

    In the House of Representatives this evening, Mr. Jowett moved the adjournment of the House to discuss freight rates on Australian goods ...

    Article : 82 words
  4. THE GUYRA MYSTERY.

    The mysterious stone throwing at Guyra continues. Knockings and rapping was continued last night, in the presence of a number of civilians and ...

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  5. BRITISH INDUSTRIAL CRISIS.

    A large body of miners at midnight intimidated the signalmen at Thornton Junction, Fifeshire, and forced them to leave their boxes, heavy goods traffic ...

    Article : 92 words
  6. SPORTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 245 words
  7. THE SHIPPING POSITION.

    The "Daily Chronicle's" special correspondent at Berlin says that Herr Cuno, head of the Hamburg-Amerika Shipping Company, speaking at the ...

    Article : 158 words
  8. FOURTY-FOUR HOUR WEEK.

    A special meeting of the Executive Council was held today to give effect to the recommendations of Judge Beeby, contained in his report on the ...

    Article : 80 words
  9. WHAT THE NEW LAW MEANS.

    Mr. Leader, one of the biggest members of the Producers' Association, commenting on the 44-hours week, said "This reduction will be reflected ...

    Article : 98 words
  10. MINISTERIALISTS CAUGHT NAPPING.

    Practically on the eve of the departure of the Prime Minister for London, the Government today found itself in a minority in the House of ...

    Article : 454 words
  11. PROTECTING LOYALISTS.

    The Government announces that, in the event of the threatened extension of the-stoppage materialising, it will use the fullest powers of the State to ...

    Article : 63 words
  12. MAKING GERMANY PAY.

    A message from Paris states that all the speakers in the Chamber of Deputies, discussing the Bill to impose 50 per cent. tax on German ...

    Article : 145 words
  13. EMPLOYERS' METHODS.

    Judge Beeby, in the Special Eight Hour Court, said today that it employers were more frank about matters, difference between the sections of ...

    Article : 194 words
  14. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

    A destructive fire occurred at Melbourne last night, a large building being burnt. It is feared that a young lady, Miss ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. A LABOR CONFERENCE.

    The Parliamentary Committee of the Trade Union Congress, the National Executive of the Labor Party and the Parliamentary Labor Party will ...

    Article : 34 words
  16. THE PROS AND CONS.

    The seamen and firemen's ballot, so far, is against the strike. The miners' leaders make no secret of the fact that the railwaymen and ...

    Article : 142 words
  17. FOOTBALL.

    Although the New Zealand Rugby Football League has just discovered that if any New Zealand player, selected to tour England accepted a ...

    Article : 83 words
  18. A SCREAM AND DEATH IN AN INFERNO OF FLAME.

    Hammed in by smoke and name, in Nunan's Buildings, Swanston street, last night, Miss Reilly sent a telephone message to her employer that ...

    Article : 112 words
  19. ATTACKED BY STINNES' PRESS.

    A message from Berlin states that Dr. von Simons has hurriedly returned from his Swiss holiday in consequence of the decision of the Stinnes ...

    Article : 64 words
  20. FARMER AND POLITICS.

    A strong criticism of district farmers was contained in a report submitted to the annual meeting of the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' ...

    Article : 99 words
  21. DR. MANNIX.

    A message from Rome says the Pope has granted a private audience to, and farewelled, Dr. Mannix. His Holiness sent his Apolostic blessing to the ...

    Article : 63 words
  22. AMERICA AND GERMANY.

    A message from Washington states that Senator Knox has introduced a resolution ending the state of war with Germany. The resolution provides ...

    Article : 156 words
  23. THE 1916-17 WHEAT.

    The question of the payment of the £549,214 to farmers, as compensation with regard to the 1916-17 wheat harvest, is seriously perturbing Ministers. ...

    Article : 130 words
  24. A HINT OF SETTLEMENT.

    Mr. Lloyd George, speaking in the House of Commons, announced the railwaymen and transporters' decision to strike, but said he hoped that wiser ...

    Article : 79 words
  25. "CARDINAL MANNIX"!

    The New York "Times'" Rome correspondent says that those acquainted with the feelings of the Vatican have received the impression that Dr. ...

    Article : 123 words
  26. IMPERIAL BUTTER CONTRACT.

    The Commonwealth Bank has received instructions from the British Board of Trade to cease payments on butter stored on account of the ...

    Article : 43 words
  27. CONTINENTAL WORKERS WIL BACK STRIKERS.

    A message from Amsterdam says the transporters of Rotterdam have decided that if a general strike is proclaimed in Britain, they will refuse to ...

    Article : 40 words
  28. SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AT YOUNG.

    The stone-throwing incidents at Guyra remind residents here that about six years ago, a similar mystery occurred, when for six days a local ...

    Article : 81 words
  29. THE IRISH SITUATION.

    A Washington message states that Senator la Folette has introduced a resolution into the Senate asking the United States to recognise the ...

    Article : 51 words
  30. ANOTHER CITY FIRE.

    A big fire broke out late to-night in a four-storied building occupied by several firms. It was thought the fire was only small when it first started, ...

    Article : 176 words
  31. THE ALLIANCE'S DECISION.

    Mr. Lloyd George, replying to Mr. J. H. Thomas' intimation that the members of the Triple Alliance would strike on Friday says "The decision ...

    Article : 107 words
  32. STAMP DUTIES CASE.

    A case arising out of an unstamped receipt, given by the American Trading Company in acknowledgment of payment by cheque, came before Mr. ...

    Article : 118 words
  33. MR. STOREY IN LONDON.

    Mr. John Storey was entertained by Mr. Lloyd George and other Ministers at a luncheon at Downing street. The luncheon, ...

    Article : 106 words
  34. SWING OF THE PENDULUM.

    The United States Steel Corporation, America's largest steel producers, have announced price reductions of from 1 to 15 dollars a ton. It is expected that ...

    Article : 73 words
  35. ANOTHER REPATRIATION SHORTAGE.

    Twenty-five charges of having forged cheques and orders issued by the Repatriation Department, involving sums totalling £554, were brought ...

    Article : 107 words
  36. CORK PRISON ATTACKED.

    Late last night unknown men opened fire on the eastern wing of the Cork Prison. The military guards sent up Verey lights, and the gunners on the ...

    Article : 57 words
  37. AN ALLIANCE MANIFESTO.

    The Triple Alliance has issued a manifesto which says: "If the miners are forced to accept the proposed terms it will be a disgrace to ...

    Article : 105 words
  38. AMERICAN TARIFF LUNACY.

    The American Importers and Exporters' Association has adopted a resolution, declaring that the Fordney tariff will destroy the American ...

    Article : 51 words
  39. I.R.A. FINANCE.

    The Sinn Fein's latest device includes the shooting of army horses, and the seizure of loyalists' motor cars. Masked and armed men held up the ...

    Article : 61 words
  40. RIVERINA SEPARATION.

    The Hay Municipal Council, at its last meeting, dealt with a letter from the Riverina Severance League, asking that a delegate be appointed to a ...

    Article : 72 words
  41. NO GUN LICENSE.

    Noel Johnson, of Randwick, was fined £10 today for being in possession of a firearm without holding a license. ...

    Article : 76 words
  42. LAND AT CANBERRA.

    Mr. Austin Chapman, M.H.R., today, gave notice of his intention to ask the Minister for Home and Territories whether Parliament would be given an ...

    Article : 72 words
  43. MORE WAGE REDUCTIONS.

    Widespread proposals to reduce wages to meet post-war conditions include a diminution of engineering and shipbuilding employees' weekly wages ...

    Article : 146 words
  44. LIMITING THE NAVIES.

    A message from Washington states that Senator Borah has re-introduced his resolution, authorising the President to open negotiations; with Britain ...

    Article : 41 words
  45. CHITA REPUBLIC.

    The New York "Times'" Washington correspondent says the State Department has received another Note from the Chita (Siberian) Government, ...

    Article : 87 words
  46. A SHORT SHARP FIGHT.

    The "Daily Chronicle" says that Government circles believe that if a general strike occurs it will not last beyond a fortnight. ...

    Article : 37 words
  47. OVER-TAXED HOSPITALS.

    So great is the congestion at the local hospital that today twenty-seven diphtheria patients are in one ward, containing seventeen beds. Two ...

    Article : 57 words
  48. COCKATOO ISLAND COMMISSION

    The Cockatoo Island Commission will commence its sittings on Monday, at Sydney. The Commission will consist of Messrs. Marks, Marr, ...

    Article : 50 words
  49. THE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS.

    The Labor Party will move an amendment to the Emergency Regulations Bill during the debate today, protesting against the Government's ...

    Article : 54 words
  50. AUSTRALIA'S AERIAL DEFENCE

    The Air Council today appointed the permanent officers of the newly formed Air Force. ...

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  51. FRANCE EXPLOITING TOURISTS.

    A message from Paris states that the French Government, at the instance of the Municipality, has introduced a Bill specifying that Paris is a watering ...

    Article : 56 words
  52. BAILEY-CATTS CASE.

    Last week Mr. Alexander Brown, solicitor, acting on behalf of Mr. J. Bailey, M.L.A., issued a writ against Mr. J. H. Catts, M.H.R., for £2000 ...

    Article : 63 words
  53. THE YAP TROUBLE.

    The United Press Agency, at Washington, learns authoritatively, with regard to the Shidehara (Japanese Ambassador) negotiations with the State ...

    Article : 50 words
  54. WORKERS FOR ENGLAND.

    Many letters are reaching the office of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, regarding the proposal that skilled workers should be sent to ...

    Article : 44 words
  55. THE BRITISH CENSUS.

    It is understood that the taking of the census will be postponed if the strike becomes operative. The principal storekeepers of ...

    Article : 43 words
  56. TITLES IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    In the South African Senate this afternoon, a motion, by ex-President Reitz, disapproving of the granting of titles within the Union, was rejected ...

    Article : 43 words
  57. GOVERNMENT'S THOROUGHNESS

    Rioting continues in a few mining districts, especially in Fife, where marines and soldiers have arrived and are now protecting the volunteers who ...

    Article : 105 words
  58. POST OFFICE'S PROFIT.

    The annual report of the Postmaster-General shows a profit on the year's working of £487,953, of which telephone services yielded £211,10[?]. ...

    Article : 30 words
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