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  2. DISEASE THAT KILLED 150 ABORIGINES

    PERTH, Sunday.—The disease which has caused the death of 150 aborigines at stations along the Fitzroy River east of Derby (W.A.), was diagnosed as tertian ...

    Article : 181 words
  3. YOUNG MAN SHOT AT

    KILMORE, Sunday.—William Johnston, aged 26 years, of Willowmavin, near Kilmore, had a remarkable escape from death when he was shot at in a lonely lane at ...

    Article : 427 words
  4. COALMINE STILL IDLE

    WONTHAGGI, Sunday.—Following the conference between the management of the State coalmine and the Miners' Union on Saturday morning, the executive of ...

    Article : 253 words
  5. FEW WORKERS BENEFIT

    CANBERRA, Sudnay. — Higher price index figures for the second quarter of 1934, resulting mainly from the rise in price of dairy products, effect a nominal ...

    Article : 389 words
  6. ROYAL TOUR

    Action is being taken to protect His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester from the efforts of seekers of official warrants, or patronage, and from the ...

    Article : 232 words
  7. MUSIC, DRAMA, & FILMS

    British and Dominion have made a very charming film of "Bitter Sweet," based on C. B. Cochran's production of Noel Coward's operetta. It is one of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 417 words
  8. The Regent FOX "MAKES WHOOPEE!"

    Fox goes mad in "Stand Up and Cheer." Winfield Shechan has never before produced such a lavish and extravagant mixup. In spots the film is brilliant, but ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 397 words
  9. The State A PAIR OF CLOWNS

    The way of film clowns is not easy. Even Chaplin found difficulty in keeping his tricks from wearing stale, and his lesser successors have found the task ...

    Article : 389 words
  10. TRAGIC MISTAKE BY HOSPITAL NURSE

    SYDNEY, Sunday. — The coroner at Newcastle (Mr. Chiplin) concluded an inquest yesterday into the death of Miss Linda Truscott, aged 48 years, of ...

    Article : 365 words
  11. Maoris Prepare for End of World

    AUCKLAND, (N.Z.), Sunday.—Believing the interpretation of the fantastic dreams of two of their number to guarantee the end of the world ...

    Article : 144 words
  12. PROPOSED KANGAROO HUNT IN N.S.W.

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Wild Life Preservation Society of Australia has sent a strongly worded protest to the Minister in charge of the Royal Visit, the Chief ...

    Article : 148 words
  13. ITEMS OF INTEREST

    Members of the Victorian Aero Club competed in a throttle stop race over a distance of six miles at the Essendon aerodrome on Saturday afternoon. The ...

    Article : 277 words
  14. MORE EARTHQUAKES RECORDED

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—More earthquake shocks have been recorded at Riverview Observatory since the severe disturbance on Thursday, which caused great damage ...

    Article : 128 words
  15. Hoyts de Luxe THE PERSISTENT BULLDOG

    The heroes of melodrama are strangely long-lived. Like Sherlock Holmes, who returned so surprisingly from the dead, "Sapper's" fortnight here Bulldog ...

    Article : 394 words
  16. Lectures at University

    It is proposed that a "Centenary fortnight" should be held at the University about the end of September. Lectures will be delivered by Professors Osborne, ...

    Article : 73 words
  17. NEW CUNARD LINER

    Particualrs of the New Cunard liner which is being built on the Clyde, were announced on Saturday by the general passenger manager of the Cunard line (Mr. ...

    Article : 170 words
  18. The Theatres

    "Mother of Pearl" has been remarkably successful at the Princess Theatre. There will be a matinee on Wednesday at 3.15 p.m. The box-plan is open at Allan's six days ahead. ...

    Article : 778 words
  19. The Lyceum SOLVING A MURDER

    The solving of a murder mystery is no new theme for a film, but "The Crosby Case" is distinguished in that it not only begins with a murder, but ends with ...

    Article : 300 words
  20. RODEO CRUELTY

    Sir,—Surely our Centenal celebrations can be made a magnificent success without grinning through horse-collars, more especially when that "grinning" is ...

    Article : 290 words
  21. Mines Department Staff May be Increased

    As a result of the revival of goldmining it is probable that the State Cabinet will consider the question of increasing the staff of the Mines department. ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. UNEMPLOYED BANKS' OFFICERS

    Sir,—Referring to the letter in the issue of to-day, signed "Former Bank Official's Parent." I desire to point out that the Bank Officials' Association has made ...

    Article : 138 words
  23. SPORTING DOG CLUB

    A field trial for pointers and setters owned and handled by members of the Sporting Dog Club was held at Bacchus Marsh on Saturday. Only one dog falled to keep its engagement, and several ...

    Article : 144 words
  24. GOLDMINING INDUSTRY

    Sir,—With the high price of gold and the increasing activity in goldmining, surely it is high time that the Government took some action. It is suggested that the ...

    Article : 80 words
  25. MAN'S DEATH IN STREET

    While walking to work on Saturday morning. Mr. Frank H. Pegnell, aged 56 years, of King street, Essendon, collapsed in the street. He was found to be dead ...

    Article : 42 words
  26. Advertising

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    Advertising : 45 words
  27. MISSING SINCE NIGHT BEFORE WEDDING

    Early on the morning of July 18, when he was to have been married to Miss Desma Mulder, of Wantirna road, Ringwood, at the Ringwood Roman Catholic ...

    Article : 147 words
  28. Independent Picture Theatres

    "Queen Christina" (Greta Garbo John Gilbert, and Lewis Stone) will be shown at the following independent suburban theatres this week:—Moonee ...

    Article : 140 words
  29. Imperial COWBOYS AS CROONERS

    Bad men, good men, hard riding, and hard fighting are the usual ingredients of a wild west film. In "The Border Legton" a "theme song" is heard between thrills. ...

    Article : 200 words
  30. ELIZABETH STREET TRAMS

    Sir—The Brunswick shopkeepers are unitedly opposed to the electrification of trams in Sydney road, because— (a) The street is the main outlet of the City ...

    Article : 349 words
  31. Other Films

    Charles Laughton in "The Private Life of Henry [?]" is now at the Melba Theatre. The other attraction is "Bombay Mail." Ralph Lynn and Town Walls are together in ...

    Article : 106 words
  32. ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY

    The annual distribution of awards of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia will be made in the Assembly Hall this evening, at 8 o'clock. by His Excellency ...

    Article : 123 words
  33. DRAUGHTS

    Following much unseccessful draughts premiership play this year. Elsternwick District surprised Brunswick at the Central Club on Saturday night, winning by seven to four. Except at ...

    Article : 254 words
  34. LONG-DISTANCE ROWING

    Members of the Banks Rowing Club have always [?] keen on long-distance rowing, particularly to the winter, and every Saturday afternoon an eight-[?] crew rows to the mouth of the Yarra ...

    Article : 201 words
  35. T. W. Mitchell Wins Three Ski Events

    SYDNEY, Sunday. — The Victorian sportsman, T. W. Mitchell, the holder of several Australian championships, won all three events in the Pauss Cup (down hill, ...

    Article : 92 words
  36. MERCANTILE'S TIME TEST

    The time test competition arranged by the Mercentile club for best time registered by a club eight[?] crew over seven miles, from the front of the [?] house tothe two and a half mile mark at the ...

    Article : 521 words
  37. TRAMS V. 'BUSES

    Sir,—In his report, as published, Mr. Cameron says. "We see how large trade interests secure champions in their cause." It may not be common knowledge, but ...

    Article : 152 words
  38. TAXPAYERS' OBLIGATIONS

    The Federal deputy commissioner of taxation. central office, directs attention to the fact that in all cases where a person is deriving income (other than dividends from ...

    Article : 279 words
  39. THE GLACIARIUM

    There were large attendances at the Gl[?]arium at the three sessions on Saturday. In the evening Miss Joyee Macbeth gave another attractive display of fancy skating. The ...

    Article : 83 words
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