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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. NORTH' COAST COUNTY COUNCIL.

    The delegates of the Byron-Tweed area at the recent electricity conference in Sydney have reported that there is a distinct possibility that, if the matter be pursued, the ...

    Article : 89 words
  3. STATE PARLIAMENT. Repeal of Day Baking Proposed.

    The principal features of the Factories and Shops Bill which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly yesterday are the repeal of the [?]ay Baking Act and the provisions that the opening and closing times of shops shall be those prescribed by the awards governing the hours of ...

    Article : 132 words
  4. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    Sir,—It is futile to continue a controversy with Mr. Spooner in which each says that the other is wrong in his construction of the Act' and each charges the other with ...

    Article : 481 words
  5. STOCK SALES. Prices at Flemington.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 5,476 words
  6. THE DEFENCE FORCE.

    Sir,—At a time when the cables are overloaded with news of feverish rearmament overseas, many people are naturally apprehensive about the lack of trained or partially trained ...

    Article : 404 words
  7. COWRA COUNCIL'S FINANCES.

    At a meeting of the Cowra Council on Tuesday it was announced that all funds were in credit, the total credit balance at the bank being £13,184, It was stated that 68 per ...

    Article : 73 words
  8. SERIOUS EYE INJURY.

    Sam Johnson, an employee of Glen Innes Motors, received an injury to the left eye today, which has necessitated his going to Sydney for special treatment. Johnson went to ...

    Article : 83 words
  9. HOURS FOR FACTORIES AND SHOPS.

    The Minister for Labour (Mr. Dunningham), in introducing the Factories and Shops Bill, said the present Day Baking Act prohibited the making, baking, and delivery ...

    Article : 2,515 words
  10. HOLIDAY SALES.

    Monday, June 29. being the King's Birthday, there will be no sales at Flemington on that date. ...

    Article : 24 words
  11. HOME FOR CHILDREN.

    Mrs. H. F. Friend, of Kelburn, has given the property known as Wandara to the Anglican diocese, as a home for children. The gift is from the estate of the late Mrs. Laura Bell. ...

    Article : 69 words
  12. WOOL SALES. Competition Irregular.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 818 words
  13. PARCELS FOR NEEDY.

    Advice has been received that the Minister for Social Services (Mr. Hawkins) is making available £15 for the distribution of parcels of primary products to needy families in the ...

    Article : 47 words
  14. STRUCK BY MOTOR LORRY.

    While walking across the road at the intersection of Mann and Donnison streets, Mr. A. R. Martin, 50, of Point Clare, was struck bv a motor lorry and thrown to the ...

    Article : 55 words
  15. ROYAL GEORGE INN.

    Sir,—In an account of a reunion of old residents at Picton in to-day's "Herald" you refer to "the Royal George Inn which was erected in 1819." This statement is ...

    Article : 275 words
  16. DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION CAMPAIGN.

    The Wade Shire Council decided to adopt the diphtheria immunisation scheme, as proposed by the Department of Health, and fixed the charges at 6/ per patient treated, with a ...

    Article : 40 words
  17. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I note from this morning's "Herald" that Mr. Spooner regards my suggestion to tax companies' profits instead of dividends as humorous. I understand that the purpose ...

    Article : 151 words
  18. KEMPSEY POLICE COURT.

    At the Kempsey police court, Douglas S. Craig, charged with stealing a cycle from Moss Vale, pleaded guilty and was fined £5, in default 10 days' imprisonment. ...

    Article : 76 words
  19. ADVERTISING LISMORE.

    Profits from the Lismore Gala Week last year have been partly expended on erecting large hoardings at suitable places on country roads giving the mileage to Lismore, ...

    Article : 105 words
  20. ARCHDEACON MARTIN'S 50th ANNIVERSARY.

    Sir,—As a late parishioner of many years' standing at St. Clement's, Marrickville, I note with much pleasure your report of the service conducted at St. Barnabas's, Broadway, on ...

    Article : 353 words
  21. A BROUGHTON MONUMENT.

    Sir,—In the recent Broughton Centenary celebrations our attention has been drawn to a number of churches founded by that indefatigable prelate, the first Bishop of Australia. ...

    Article : 333 words
  22. AGITATION FOR A BRIDGE.

    The Lismore Chamber of Commerce has decided to co-operate with the Woodburn Chamber in an agitation to secure the construction of a bridge over the Richmond River at ...

    Article : 70 words
  23. OPPOSITION TO RATE.

    Ratepayers of the Sutton Forest and Berrima sections of Wingecarribee Shire have formed an association to resist the council's imposition of a rate of /0¾ over the whole of ...

    Article : 87 words
  24. CUDGEGONG SHIRE FINANCES.

    At a meeting of the Cudgegong Shire council it was reported that the rates collected up to June 5, 1D36, were:—A. Riding, £1497: B Riding, £2069; C. Riding, £1555; total, £5121. ...

    Article : 82 words
  25. SYDNEY WOOL PRICES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 257 words
  26. FATAL FALL FROM LADDER.

    At an inquiry into the death of Prince John Robert Sargeant, who fell from a ladder at the Mudgee Butter Factory recently, the deputy coroner (Mr. R. J. Cohen) returned a verdict ...

    Article : 41 words
  27. HISTORIC SCHOOLS.

    Sir,—I was much interested in an article in the "Herald" recently by "Sperans," referring to historic schools, and especially in its reference to Newcastle and its early schools. ...

    Article : 278 words
  28. SOUDAN SURVIVORS.

    Sir,—In to-day's "Herald," page 6, there appears an account of a Mr. Burfoot, who took part in the campaign in Egypt in 1882. "TelEl-Kebir." There are three others at least, ...

    Article : 200 words
  29. NYNGAN ROBBERIES.

    The Nyngan Cash Stores were broken into, but only a small amount of money was taken. The thief left a number of threepences and sixpences and cheques, but took the shillings ...

    Article : 98 words
  30. ORANGE QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Orange Quarter Sessions, before Judge Edwards, Peter Cavanagh was sentenced to 12 months' hard labour for breaklng. entering, and stealing. He was also ...

    Article : 123 words
  31. THE CORONATION.

    At a meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, Alderman J. P. Walker moved that the Local Government Association should approach the Government with a view to having two ...

    Article : 79 words
  32. WOOGOOLGA.

    Sir,—In your to-day's issue Mr. J. Burt points out that the above name has been altered from its original spelling, "Woogoolga," to "Woolgoolga," which, he claims, is a ...

    Article : 167 words
  33. VOLUNTEERS.

    Sir,—In reply to the letter of "Pro Bono," headed "The Volunteers," I gather from his letter that he thinks the idea of fines for volunteers absent without leave all wrong. ...

    Article : 228 words
  34. DEATHS OF TAREE RESIDENTS.

    Mr. James Robert Clinch had died at the age of 84. He was born at W[?]berforce, and came to the Manning when quite young. He owned much property in Taree. The death is also ...

    Article : 87 words
  35. RELIEF WORKERS' COMPLAINT.

    A meeting of emergency relief workers of Somersby, Kulnura, Moonee Point, and Mount White to-day protested against the long distances which they have to walk to the ...

    Article : 152 words
  36. LARGE TIGER SHARK.

    A tiger shark, 11ft 7in in length, [?] caught off the Tweed entrance by Captain McGee, fishing from the motor-ship Mclinga. The bait was a rabbit. It took 10 men to ...

    Article : 41 words
  37. CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER.

    Stanley George Morris of 35 Albert-street, Newtown, appeared at the police court this morning on a charge of manslaughter, and was remanded until next Wednesday. Bail ...

    Article : 65 words
  38. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    The Local Government Amendment Bill was aga[?] considered in committee. The debate is reported elsewhere in this issue. TRADE UNION BILL. ...

    Article : 142 words
  39. THE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Sir,—The letter signed "Vincit Amor Patriae," in yesterday's "Herald," prompts me to support the suggestion that Mr. Purdy, the winner of the Australian, New Zealand, and ...

    Article : 144 words
  40. VETERAN POSTAL OFFICIAL.

    Mr. L. S. Pearson, postmaster at Lismore, has completed 45 years in the service of the department. When he commenced work at Lough, which then had a population of 200, ...

    Article : 147 words
  41. SUN AND MOON.

    Sir,—In Mr, W. R. Rudd's interesting account of Australian aboriginal lore in your issue to-day, he states that, to the best of his belief, the sex of the sun and moon respectively ...

    Article : 103 words
  42. CYCLISTS RETURN.

    Mr. and Mrs. Les. Howes, of Booker [?] near Woy Woy, who recently left Woy Woy to ride to Scone on one bicycle, Mr. Howes pedalling, have returned. The couple cycled around ...

    Article : 57 words
  43. BABY'S DEATH.

    At an inquest into the death of Allen [?] Burraston, aged seven months, who was found dead in a bed at his parents' home in Panonia-street. Wyong, on June 8, the coroner (Mr. ...

    Article : 59 words
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