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  2. FUEL OF THE FUTURE.

    Analysing the Mesopotamia oil situation, the "Observer" declares that the future efficiency of the Empire depends upon the supply of oil for vehicles, ships, and aviation; yet the ...

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  3. LIBERALS AT VARIANCE.

    Six hundred delegates to the National Liberal Federation met at Leamington. Great excitement prevailed in view of the break between the two wings of the party. ...

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  4. SOUTHWARD BOUND.

    WELLINGTON. Sunday.--After four days' tumultuous enthusiasm in Wellington, the Prince concluded his tour of the North Island to-night by a large dinner party aboard the ...

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  5. THE LATEST CABLES

    A Honolulu message states that, according to a despatch from Tokio, the Prince of Wales is expected to visit Japan next year, also India. It is also stated that he will make a second ...

    Article : 64 words
  6. AN IDEALIST.

    "I want to remove this strong, rigid party system which will not permit a man to have a say unless he has got permission from somebody ...

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  7. BRILLIANT TENNIS.

    While the champions of tennis volleyed and drove their way to victory on the Double Bay courts on Saturday, those outside the fold of greatness, to wit, schoolboys and girls, ...

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  8. SEA POWER.

    Admiral Beatty (First Sea Lord), speaking at Glasgow, said that sea power to-day was as essential to the security and prosperity of the Empire as ever. The fleet in commission ...

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  9. INDIA PEACEFUL.

    The Chicago "Tribune's" London correspondent interviewed Sir William Duke, a member of the Council of India. He said that India is more peaceful now than it has been for years, but ...

    Article : 124 words
  10. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE.

    The King has been graciously pleased to direct that the order of precedence to be observed during the Prince of Wales's visit to Australia shall be:-- ...

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  11. NATIONALISATION.

    Speaking at the Primrose League meeting at the Albert Hall, Mr. Bonar Law declared that the question as to whether industry should be carried on by private enterprise or ...

    Article : 93 words
  12. KING'S MESSAGE.

    MELBOURNE, Sunday.--A douse crowd greeted the Salvation Army leader, General William Booth, on arrival at Spencer Street station by the Adelaide express yesterday. ...

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  13. AMERICAN WHEAT CROP.

    Washington telegrams announce that it is estimated that the United States winter wheat crop will amount to 384,647,000 bushels. This is nearly 34 per cent less than last year's ...

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  14. HOLLAND-INDIES FLIGHT.

    Advices from The Hague, dated May 5. state that England has finally allowed the Dutch airman. Koppen who is intending to fly to the East Indies to fly over English territory ...

    Article : 176 words
  15. GERMANY'S FALSE CHARGES.

    The Paris correspondent of the Chicago "Tribune" has interviewed M. Millerand (Premier of France), who stated that the French Government formally and categorically denies ...

    Article : 71 words
  16. FALL OF KIEFF.

    It is reported from Geneva that the Ukrainian Press Bureau states that the Polish troops cut the railway 40 kilometres from Kieff and are threatening, the Red Army's line of ...

    Article : 350 words
  17. PUNJAB TROUBLES.

    An interview with General Dyer, Military Commander in the Punjab, which has been published in the London press, has aroused a storm of comment throughout India. The ...

    Article : 225 words
  18. COST OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

    A message from Washington states that according to reliable information, the League of Nations' expenses up to July 1 will total 1.250.000 dollars, including direct and indirect ...

    Article : 56 words
  19. MARINES FOR MEXICO.

    Advices from Washington state that 1200 marines have been ordered to remain,in readiness to proceed to Mexico to protect American interests. ...

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  20. CURFEW ABOLISHED.

    Thirty-seven Sian Feiners imprisoned in Belfast were relensed after to-day's hunger-striking. The curfew order in Dublin will, be removed ...

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  21. CHEAP LAMB FOR AMERICA.

    The New York "Evening Globe" announces that arrangements have been mode for tho delivery of 36,000,0001b. of New Zealand lamb and mutton over a period, of six months. The ...

    Article : 72 words
  22. STRIKE FEVER.

    The Port Elizabeth produce market is undergoing a serious slump. There have been heavy declines in wool, hides, skins, and feathers. The trade takes a serious view of the situation. ...

    Article : 209 words
  23. THEATRE ENTERPRISE

    A property valued at nearly £150,000 has been acquired and capital secured for the construction of a super-picture theatre in this city. ...

    Article : 314 words
  24. SHRUBB REMAINS IN AMERICA.

    A. L. Shrubb, the trainer of the Oxford-Cambridge team which won the relay race at the University of Pennsylvania meeting, is remaining in the United States. He will probably ...

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  25. BRITAIN'S FOOD.

    One estimate gives tho stocks of Australasian mutton at 10 million carcases, worth £30,000,000 sterling. By the reduction of price to 6d per 1b. the Food Ministry will lose £10,000,000. ...

    Article : 132 words
  26. GERMAN-AMERICAN TRADE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 33 words
  27. GERMANY'S WAR LOSSES.

    Berlin semi-official advices estimate that the losses of German assets under the Peace Treaty include the following items:-- Saar mines, 1,000,000,000 marks. ...

    Article : 92 words
  28. PRICE OF PETROL.

    The price of petrol is unchanged. ...

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  29. RACING IN ENGLAND.

    The following event was run at Kempton Park to-day:--Great Jubilee Handicap, of £3000 (£2800 in specie end £200 in plate or specie at the option ...

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  30. THE ILLEGITIMATE CHILD.

    The House of Commons to-day, by 118 votes to 109, passed the second reading of a private bill providing for the registration, at the time of birth, of the alleged father of an ...

    Article : 188 words
  31. A PAGEANT FAILS.

    WELLINGTON (N.Z.), May 8.--The trouble Caused by the crowd overflowing into tho space reserved for the Petone pageant yesterday was chiefly duo to the fact that a Arm of ...

    Article : 697 words
  32. CORPORATION TAX.

    The method of levying the new corporation profits 5 per cent, tax is explained in the Finance Bill, which has been now issued. It shows that where profits are the profits ...

    Article : 223 words
  33. THE SPA CONFERENCE.

    Paris reports announce that, it is understood Germany has made requests that tho Spa Conference should be adjourned until after the Reichstag elections on June 10. ...

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  34. BRITISH TAXATION.

    In the House of Commons, Mr. L. Lyle (Coalition Unionist) asked for the per capita percentage of direct taxation in April, 1914, and April, 1920, respectively, in Britain. France ...

    Article : 204 words
  35. GENERAL CABLES.

    The by-election for Sunderland, rendered necessary by the appointment of Sir Hamar Greenwood as Chief Secretary for Ireland, resulted:--Greenwood (Government). 22,813; ...

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  36. IMPROVING AEROPLANES.

    The "Observer" states that the Handley- Page Company have an improved design for aeroplane wings, which passed the official tests. The improvement will enable loads to ...

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  37. REFORM BY CONSTITUTIONAL METHODS.

    "I feel gratified," said the Premier last night, "at the friendly tone of press critics generally since I have taken over the reins of office. Both the city and country press seem actuated ...

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  38. THE ENGLISH DERBY.

    TETRATEMA STILL FAVORITE. LONDON, May 8. ...

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  39. GERMANY'S COLONIES.

    A Berlin message states that the German Colonial Society has passed resolutions demanding the revision of the Pence Treaty, to enable Germany to resume her place in the colonial ...

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  40. D'ANNUNZIO AGAIN.

    There has been a dispute at Fiume between General Rocco, commanding the Italian carabinieri, and D'Annunzio. General Rocco decided to quit the city. His force was attacked by ...

    Article : 59 words
  41. U.S. PEACE RESOLUTION.

    The "New York Times' " Washington correspondent telegraphs that it is understood that the Senate will resume discussion of the Knox peace resolution on May 10. It is believed that ...

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  42. ENGLISH COMMERCIAL.

    Wheat: Good inquiry. Several Australian cargoes sold at 96s; Australian spot quoted on the new basis of 103s 11d. Flour: Quiet, Barley; Firm. A cargo of ...

    Article : 99 words
  43. AMERICAN BOXING.

    A Boston message reports that Johnny Wilson has won the middleweight world's championship, receiving the referee's decision over Mike O'Dowd, at the end of a 12 rounds match. ...

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  44. TYING UP THE GERMAN PRESS.

    It is announced from Berlin that Herr Hugo Stinnes, an iron and coal king, purchased the Government's organ, "Deutsche Allgemeine Zoltung," whereupon tho staff resigned. Herr ...

    Article : 75 words
  45. MEXICAN REVOLT.

    The United Press Agency's correspondent at the Mexican revolutionary headquarters states that the report that President Carranza had departed from Mexico City for Vera Cruz ...

    Article : 91 words
  46. TENDER FOR ENGINES.

    HOBART, Sunday.--As the result of statements made to the Premier by Mr. Rex Thompson, of Thompson Bros., of Castlemaine, in connection with the purchase of locomotives ...

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  47. FRENCH MINERS' STRIKE.

    The minors in the Pas-de-Calais have decided to strike. Minors in the Nord district are inclined likewise. If the minors throughout France unite in striking serious developments ...

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  48. A FARM LADS' HOME.

    Mr. Fairbridge has secured £28,000 in cash, besides £6000 in annual contributions, towards the maintenance of Fairbridge's West Australian Form [?] Home. The principle ...

    Article : 42 words
  49. A CHARGE OF TREACHERY.

    A message from Rome states that the Trieste newspaper."Vedetta" declares that Several betrayed the Allies by agreeing with Austria in February, 1915, to diminish her attacks, thus ...

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