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  2. THE POISONS ACT.

    In addition to the birth-rate and mortality of infants inquiries, the Royal Commission presided over by Dr. Mackellar devoted some attention to the question of the Poisons Act and its ...

    Article : 1,439 words
  3. BANQUET IN THE TOWN-HALL.

    A complimentary banquet was tendered Mr. John Talbot, of Messrs. Tooth and Co., Limited, at the Town-hall last night, Mr. Littlejohn (chairman of the Chamber of Commerce) ...

    Article : 636 words
  4. THE LOSS OF THE SHIP LAOMENE.

    News of the loss of the British ship Laomene was briefly reported by telegram from Fremantle. Yesterday the Sydney underwriters received details of the disaster. ...

    Article : 789 words
  5. SISAL HEMP FIBRE.

    Attention has recently been directed to sisal hemp fibre, in consequence of the Queensland Government having received a satisfactory report on a sample grown near Brisbane, at the ...

    Article : 643 words
  6. PARSONS IN POLITICS.

    Ministerial participation in politics was the theme of a spirited debate in the Methodist Conference yesterday. Rev. William Stewart moved:-- ...

    Article : 2,471 words
  7. THE DECLINING BIRTH-RATE.

    Sir,--The causes alleged for the declining birth-rate are two, namely, poverty and unwillingness on the part of women to become mothers. Poverty, in my opinion, is a good ...

    Article : 390 words
  8. THE RIVAL SHEARERS' UNIONS.

    Mr. Donald Macdonell, M.L.A., the general secretary of the Australian Workers' Union, gives a commentary upon the situation created by the existence of the rival organisation. ...

    Article : 1,707 words
  9. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir.--May I trespass upon your kindness and ask to be allowed fo contribute my mite to the controversy now going forward on the momentous question of "the declining birth-rate." ...

    Article : 555 words
  10. REFORM IN RACINE AND ITS MANAGEMENT.

    Sir,--The approach of the A.J.C. regular meeting seems a fitting time to ventilate opinions on horse-racing in this State, and to point out where reforms may be useful to improve the ...

    Article : 975 words
  11. THE JEWISH SYNAGOGUE.

    The members of the Jewish Synagogue held a special meeting on Sunday last. Mr. Louis Phillips, vice-president, presiding. Mr. Louis Phillips was unanimously chosen president for ...

    Article : 127 words
  12. MILITARY.

    His Excellency the Governor-General has approved of the award of medals for long service and good conduct to the following officers:-- Warrant Officers Laurence Molloy (Instructional ...

    Article : 60 words
  13. GREATER SYDNEY MOVEMENT.

    The proposal from the City Council to join in the Greater Sydney scheme did not find any favor with the Glebe aldermen on Monday night. One alderman promptly suggested that ...

    Article : 147 words
  14. FIELD TRAINING INSPECTION.

    On Saturday afternoon the Band and A, B, C, D, E, G,, and H Companies proceeded by tram to the open country between Kensington racecourse and the Randwick rifle range, in drill ...

    Article : 124 words
  15. SAVE THE MONEY!

    Sir,--I notice, in the local paper, correspondence through our M.P. that tenders will be called for the construction, I believe, of a truss bridge at Tallaganda crossing, Upper ...

    Article : 278 words
  16. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,--Two of your correspondents to-day at tribute the declining birth-rate to the big fees charged by doctors and nurses; and a "Father of Six" implies that by reducing charges, people ...

    Article : 185 words
  17. GLEBE MAYORAL ALLOWANCE.

    At last meeting of the Glebe Council it was decided to approve of a grant of £100 as an honorarium to the Mayor for the year 1904-5. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. MAJOR-GENERAL HUTTON.

    Major-General Hutton intends visiting both Adelaide and Sydney during the Easter encampments. From March 25th till the 28th, inclusive, he will hold general inspections at ...

    Article : 105 words
  19. SAVE US FROM OUR FRIENDS!

    Sir,--There have been so many expressions of opinion in the press and elsewhere relative to the question of labor legislation, and its corollaries that a few remarks from one of the ...

    Article : 701 words
  20. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS.

    The following N.C.O.'s, having passed the necessary examinations, have been appointed to the instructional staff as staff instructors (Class IV.). on probation in New South Wales:-- ...

    Article : 86 words
  21. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,--Living in a populous district I have had a good opportunity to observe the habits and customs of the people around me, and I have no doubt that the inclination of a good majority of ...

    Article : 209 words
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  23. MILITARY DEMONSTRATION.

    Last night a military demonstration on an extensive scale was held at the Victoria Barracks. There was a large attendance of the public who appreciated the excellent ...

    Article : 239 words
  24. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,--The Commissioners, in dealing with the decline in the birth-rate, comment on the manner of rearing young children. The same matter is creating interest in England, and Dr. William ...

    Article : 437 words
  25. EMPLOYEES' PICNIC.

    The second annual picnic of the employees of Messrs., W. C. Douglas and Co. was held on Saturday last. After a trip round the harbor, the party landed at Middle Harbor, where ...

    Article : 56 words
  26. WOOD-BLOCKING PARRAMATTA-ROAD.

    The question of wood-blocking Parramatta-road was again before the Annandale Council at its last meeting. Alderman Robertson moved "That the member for the district be ...

    Article : 126 words
  27. THE SHEARERS' UNIONS.

    Sir,--One phase of the union controversy seems to have been ignored both by the Courts and the Royal Commission. This phase is Australian, and should be appreciated. It is that ...

    Article : 170 words
  28. A FINANCIAL CONUNDRUM.

    Sir,--If the statements so frequently made by the present Ministry that the reason our securities have fallen so seriously is because the Boer war and other heavy requirements have ...

    Article : 108 words
  29. HURSTVILLE POST-OFFICE.

    The report of the Tender Board in connection with the new post-office at Hurstville is favorable, and it has been decided to accept the tender of Messrs. Hocking Brothers for the work. ...

    Article : 34 words
  30. UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD

    The Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society held its monthly public meeting on Sunday last, at 29 Jamieson-street, City Addresses from the theosophical standpoint were ...

    Article : 58 words
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