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  2. THE INSURANCE BILL.

    The President of the Institute of Actuaries, referring to Mr. Lloyd George's Insurance Bill, and the fact that some members of the Institute assisted in the ...

    Article : 69 words
  3. LATEST CABLEGRAMS ELECTRICAL STORMS.

    There has been a fourth electrical storm since Saturday. The dead are estimated at 75. The value of property destroyed is unknown. ...

    Article : 35 words
  4. STATE PARLIAMENT RAILWAY SURVEYS.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr. Hindmarsh asked the Secretary for Public Works when will the exploration survey promised by the late Secretary for ...

    Article : 135 words
  5. THE FITZROY TRAGEDY.

    Further particulars in connection with the "Fitzroy tragedy show that the victims were sisters. Rose Russell was separated from her husband, and Matilda ...

    Article : 452 words
  6. LATEST TELEGRAMS. GOLDFIELD IN PAPUA.

    A rich new goldfield has been discovered, at Woodlark Island, Papua. Thirty tons of ore yielded 287oz, of gold. ...

    Article : 34 words
  7. IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING.

    Another batch of 5.12 immigrants is due to-morrow from London. ...

    Article : 18 words
  8. CANNIBALISM.

    The Government has prescribed the death penalty for cunnibalisim in the case of Among Maka in the Southern Cameroons. ...

    Article : 25 words
  9. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

    The Rt. Hon. L. harcourt presided at the Imperial Conference. Sir J. A. Simon and Mr. Winston Churchill were present. The Commonwealth's, New Zealand's and ...

    Article : 97 words
  10. SENTENCED PRISONERS.

    It is not the Government's intention to make any special reductions or remissions of prisoners' sentences in connection with the Coronation. ...

    Article : 26 words
  11. CHILDREN AT LIGHTHOUSES.

    Mr. Brown asked the Minister for Public Instruction what steps are being taken towards providing touchers for the children, of lighthouse-keepers? ...

    Article : 116 words
  12. SHIPBROKERS IN TROUBLE.

    James Roberts and Henry Bernsen, shipbrokers of Glasgow, have seen remanded on a charge of defrauding the Union Bank of Scotland of five thousand pounds. ...

    Article : 32 words
  13. LABOUR MEMBERS ABROAD.

    The A.M. Association in Broken Hill has passed a resolution condemning the action of Labour members in the Old Country in heralding Australia as a paradise for the ...

    Article : 50 words
  14. COMBINATION OF DEPARTMENTS.

    The following questions were asked by Mr. Brown:—(1) During the administration of the Carruthers and Wade Governments was not the Department of ...

    Article : 293 words
  15. PRICE OF SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted at 2s 0½d. ...

    Article : 15 words
  16. MINERS' FEDERATION.

    The Miners' Federation of Great Britain, at a conference in London, decided not to accept further responsibility regarding the South Wales miners' dispute. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. STORE DESTROYED.

    A store at Warialda belonging to an Indian named Mungatah, was totally destroyed by fire this morning. A man sleeping on the premises had a narrow escape. ...

    Article : 53 words
  18. BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.

    Mr. Fisher, replying to a deputation from the Chambers of Commerce, said that if investors took their capital from Australia he would not criticise their action. The ...

    Article : 402 words
  19. AN UNUSUAL WILL STIPULATION.

    Sir Israel Harts, in his will, directed the severance of the artery before burial to confirm his death. ...

    Article : 26 words
  20. INDUSTRIAL BILL.

    Mr. Beeby moved the second reading of the Industrial Bill. The debate is proceeding. ...

    Article : 17 words
  21. LAND TAX ASSESSMENT.

    Up to the present the total assessments under the Federal land tax amount to £1,175,804. So far £161, 514 have been paid. ...

    Article : 32 words
  22. ELECTION PETITION.

    The hearing of the petition against the the return of Mr. C. F. C., Masterman, Liberal M.P. for West Ham, and UnderSecretary of the State Home Department, ...

    Article : 52 words
  23. MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION.

    A largely-attended meeting of delegates of previous local authorities in metropolitan districts, medican men, and others, including members of the British Medical ...

    Article : 121 words
  24. SHOCKING FATAL ACCIDENT.

    A young man named John Denholme, as Hobart, had his arm torn completely off by machinery at the Rocket and crushed to pulp. The victim died almost immediately. ...

    Article : 35 words
  25. INTERNATIONAL STRIKE.

    The alleged seamen's international strike at Southampton begins to-morrow. THE HAGUE, Tuesday. The seamen's strike has begun at ...

    Article : 30 words
  26. CORONATION HOLIDAYS.

    The Legislative Assembly will adjourn from to-morrow night till the 27th instant. The public offices will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next ...

    Article : 34 words
  27. WEATHER FORECAST.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 57 words
  28. MISSING HEIR.

    Mr. Thomas Turner, formerly of Swindon, has bequeathed five hundred pounds to his son Jonathan Earnest Edward, who was last heard of at Auckland, N.Z. ...

    Article : 34 words
  29. FIRE BRIGADES AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM.

    Mr. Wood asked Mr. Holman if, in view of the highly coloured statements of the Acting Chief Secretary in relation to fire brigades and the hospital system, it is ...

    Article : 71 words
  30. CLOSER SETTLEMENT BOARD.

    The Chief Commissioner of the Closer Settlement Board says that nothing stimulated closer settlement so much as the last six or seven good seasons, which had given ...

    Article : 186 words
  31. SIR JOHN QUICK, M.P.

    Sir John Quick, member of the House of Representatives for Bendigo, and Lady Quick have spent the week-end at the Earl of Harrowby's; at Glough. ...

    Article : 31 words
  32. THE NORTH COAST.

    Mr. Flowers, Acting Chief Secretary, belives that the North Coast has a great future before it. At an impromptu lunch on board, the Orara he described, the North ...

    Article : 271 words
  33. ACCIDENT TO A DOCTOR.

    Dr. Oliver, of Murrurundi, mounted his horse after visiting a patient, when the animal got beyond control, and galloping at a terrific pace, came to a wire fence. ...

    Article : 74 words
  34. SENATOR GARDINER.

    Senator Gardiner has arrived here. ...

    Article : 14 words
  35. STATE SUGAR WORKS.

    The Minister for Works said that in view of the success of the establishment of State brickworks, he would consider a scheme for establishing State sugar works ...

    Article : 38 words
  36. LARGE GARDEN PARTY.

    Six hundred over-sea visitors attended the League of Empire's garden party at Mr. W. C. Alexander's residence at Aubrey House, Kensington, W. The visitors ...

    Article : 38 words
  37. SUGAR WORKERS' STRIKE.

    The Commissioner of Police has received advice from Cairns to the effect that 60 men at the Hombledon sugar mill went on strike for higher wages and fewer hours. ...

    Article : 45 words
  38. NORTH COAST RAILWAY.

    The Minister for Public Works said he intended to purchase the whole construction plant belonging to Simpson, Carey, and Co., North Coast contractors. Three ...

    Article : 44 words
  39. AUSTRALIAN BALLADS.

    The newspapers favourably notice Miss Carrie Haaser's recitals of Australian ballads at the Savoy Hotel. ...

    Article : 26 words
  40. KYOGLE BACON FACTORY.

    Mr. W. M. Greene to-day performed the ceremony of declaring the Kyogle bacon factory officially opened. The weather was showery, and consequently there was only ...

    Article : 183 words
  41. CONGESTED HOSPITALS.

    Owing to congestion, the Acting Chief Secretary says hospitals have to carry on with antiquated methods, which are not suitable for the up-to-date treatment of ...

    Article : 58 words
  42. ADDRESS TO THE KING AND QUEEN.

    In the Legislative Assembly an address was read by Mr. Holman conveying the congratulations of members to their Majesties the King and Queen on their ...

    Article : 81 words
  43. SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

    The seamen aboard British ships in the United States ports will not strike, the United States immigration laws preventing them from landing. ...

    Article : 30 words
  44. CONGESTED WHARVES.

    Mr. Cochrane, M.L.A., introduced a large and influential deputation of shipping, produce, and fruit agents to the Acting Treasurer, to urge Government action that ...

    Article : 190 words
  45. MEXICAN REVOLUTION.

    There thousand Federals are patrolling the city keeping out a large form of insurrectos who are desirous, of entering. (Bloodshed is feared. An insurgent shot ...

    Article : 41 words
  46. THE YONGALA DISASTER.

    The Inquiry into the loss oF the Yongala was resumed. Captain Binstead, a Torres Straits pilot, said he thought, the Yongala struck on ...

    Article : 161 words
  47. SMALL ARMS FACTORY.

    The engineer, Commander Clarkson, states that the small arms factory at Lithgow will be one of the most up-todate factories in the world, and cnpable ...

    Article : 48 words
  48. HIGH COURT.

    This Attorney-General stated that the Federal authorities were not being asked to pay rent for the use of High Court buildings at Darlinghurst. The State ...

    Article : 48 words
  49. ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE.

    Another severe earthquake has occurred. The shock opened a new erater in the Colima volcano. Both craters are belching fire and lava. ...

    Article : 65 words
  50. COUNTRY SCHOOLS HOLIDAY.

    Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Minister of Public Instruction whether he had not granted Friday, June 23, as a holiday to country schools, and why had he (Mr. ...

    Article : 155 words
  51. TARIFF REVISION FORMS.

    The Melbourne Chamber of Manufactures regards the questions in the tariff revision application form issued by the Customs Department as being of an extremely ...

    Article : 134 words
  52. POPULATION OF N.S.W.

    The preliminary count made by the Statisticians' Department gives the population of N.S.W. (exclusive of full-blooded aboriginals) as on April 2nd at 1,648,210. The ...

    Article : 125 words
  53. GRAFTON MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 243 words
  54. FEDERAL LAND TAX.

    A deputation of London commercial men waited on Mr. Fisher, Australian Prime Minister, respecting the Federal land tax. Mr. Monistgue Nelson voiced the ...

    Article : 88 words
  55. SUGAR PRODUCERS.

    The annual council of the Australian Sugar Producers Association has opened at Brisbane. Mr. Crawford, President of the ...

    Article : 234 words
  56. BRITISH IMMIGRATION.

    Mr. Herbert Easton, of the British Immigration League, gave a luncheon to the Press at the Royal Hotel. In an address on immigration, he thanked Mr. John ...

    Article : 134 words
  57. SLANDER ACTION.

    The action Brown versus O'Dea was resumed. Defendant denied having used the slander[?]s words alleged. He had attended ...

    Article : 87 words
  58. HONORARY MAGISTRATES.

    Mr. Briner asked the Colonial Secretary will he seriously consider at an early date the advisability of making a change in the system of appointing honorary magistrates, ...

    Article : 108 words
  59. EFFECTS OF LAND TAX.

    The Acting Minister for External Affairs, Senator Findley, has been hearing some wonderful stories at what ruinous rates N.S.W. landowners have parted with their ...

    Article : 186 words
  60. THE POLICE FORCE.

    The Chief Secretary told Mr. Fitzpatrick that new regulations have been issued respecting sick leave by members, of the police force. When a member of the force ...

    Article : 171 words
  61. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE.

    Sales are not always what they are made ou[?]o be, and the buyer has no guarantee th[?] he is getting any better value than at [?]y other times. Sometimes he is ...

    Article : 85 words
  62. GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW.

    That dread disease, Consumption, has its commencement in a cold on the chest. Don't leave it until it is too late. You can promptly cure your cold with Dr. ...

    Article : 46 words
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