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  2. MAORI CHOIR.

    A Maori choir, consisting of 21 members, and representative of the 15 chieftain families in New Zealand, arrived in Sydney yesterday by the Aorangi on a concert tour of ...

    Article : 431 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    John McFadzean[?] 4[?] of Bungendore, alarmed his parents when, tired of pl[?]king blackberries with them[?] he wandered away. Their motor car was on a nearby hillside, and dusk was ...

    Article : 142 words
  4. AIR MAIL.

    Captain L. J. Brain[?] of Qantas Empire Airways, who arrived from Singapore late this afternoon in charge of the air mail from London, said that the Imperial Airways [?]plane, ...

    Article : 168 words
  5. FEDERAL SESSION.

    In the House of Representatives to-day, four minor bills dealing with the fruit and dairying industries were passed through all stages. The Dried Fruits Export Control Bill and the ...

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  6. PROGRESS.

    "Recent figures issued by the Bureau of Statistics and Economics indicate that the definite improvement in conditions in New South Wales is being maintained," said the ...

    Article : 270 words
  7. RIOT IN KARACHI.

    The firing by troops at the riotous Moslem mob in Karachi on Monday, killing 35 and injuring more than 100, was the subject of a bitter attack on the Government by Moslem ...

    Article : 256 words
  8. CESSNOCK FIRE.

    The inquiry into the Ore which destroyed Baker's Furniture Emporium[?] Cessnock, and caused the death of John Carr[?] 56, a miner[?] who was crushed by a falling wall[?] was ...

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  9. VITAMIN C.

    Vitamin C. the absence of which in diet causes [?]cur[?] can now be photographed in tissues after a special staining process which has been evolved by Mr. Geoffrey Bourne, who ...

    Article : 229 words
  10. COAL CONTAINER ABLAZE.

    The wooden framework of a coal dump[?] 1[?] feet by 15 feet, at West Tamworth railway station[?] caught fire. The fire brigade extinguished the blaze after half an hour's ...

    Article : 36 words
  11. FIRE DESTROYS STORE.

    Early this morning a cottage store and its contents was destroyed by fire. Eric Roberts gave the alarm and Tommy Rae prevented the flames spreading to nearby houses. J. ...

    Article : 78 words
  12. STATE LOTTERY.

    The principal prizes in the 356th State lottery were drawn at the Australian Hall yesterday morning by Mr. R. P. Walker, of the Treasury, Sydney. ...

    Article : 103 words
  13. PEACE OFFICERS.

    The new corps of Federal officers which will be stationed in Victoria under the provisions of the Peace Officers' Act of 1925, is being organised by the inspector in charge of ...

    Article : 240 words
  14. SENTENCED FOR THEFT.

    In the police court[?] J. Bailey was sentenced to two months' impriso[?]ment on a charge of stealing a pair of clippers from Sergeant McCarthy's residence at the police station. ...

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  15. BODY-LINE BOWLING.

    The Notts County Cricket Club at its annual meeting[?] which was attended by 1500 members[?] completely climbed down as regards its support of leg-theory bowling, and unanimously ...

    Article : 280 words
  16. THE LAST TRIBUTE.

    The Lithgow branch of the [?]turned Soldiers' League has decided to ask the municipal council to fly at half-mast at the town hall, an Australian flag immediately after ...

    Article : 68 words
  17. RURAL AID.

    The state Government has the machinery ready for the distribution of the New South Wales portion of the Commonwealth grant for the adjustment of farmers' debts. ...

    Article : 406 words
  18. SHAKESPEARE AT THE SAVOY.

    The first of a series of 16 performances of "King Henry V." by a cast of Shakespearean actors[?] headed by Mr. Augustus Neville, attracted a large audience to the ...

    Article : 326 words
  19. REVIVAL OF MINING EXPECTED.

    The Riverina Gold [?]nvestment Pty., Ltd., with offices in Melbourne and Albury, has been registered to operate several gold-mining areas in Riverina, embracing Sudan and ...

    Article : 124 words
  20. PRESENTATION TO MRS. NOONAN.

    A presentation to a woman with a remarkable record—Mrs. Mary Noonan—was the chief feature of the Loco Reunion held in the Railway Institute last n[?]ghi. ...

    Article : 249 words
  21. FARMER BURNED BY EXPLOSION.

    William Sanderson, farmer[?] was injured by an explosion of kerosene while he was using a tractor. He was admitted to a private hospital, suffering from burns to the face. ...

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  22. RACE FOR LIFE

    Workmates of William Pitkin, 20[?] timber[?] worker, of Horton's Creek, 40 miles from Grafton, and the Grafton Ambulance to-day figured in a dramatic race to save Pitkin's ...

    Article : 191 words
  23. VETERAN SECRETARY'S DEATH.

    William Lindsay, of Woonona, died this afternoon[?] in his 71st year. He fell from a motor car a few months ago, and had been in indifferent health ever since. Mr. Lindsay ...

    Article : 70 words
  24. MISHAP DURING BLASTING.

    During blasting operations in Derby-street to-day, Charles Cross, a municipal employee, was injured. It is feared that he will lose the sight of an eye. ...

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  25. FARMERS' DEBTS.

    Although the Federal Ministry has decided that no part of the grant of £12,000,000 to be made to the States for the relief of farmers' debts may be used to discharge settlers' debts ...

    Article : 136 words
  26. OBITUARY.

    The death occurred yesterday of Mr. E. C. P. Sheller, at his home, Fairacre, Wahroonga. Mr. Sheller was chairman of directors of Sheller Bros. (Aust.), Ltd., insurance brokers[?] ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 143 words
  27. DEATH OF FORMER MAYOR.

    Mr. Thomas Fredericks, 71[?] died at his home, Burnside, yesterday. He was Mayor of Jamberoo for several terms, and an alderman for many years. He had been president ...

    Article : 64 words
  28. THE CALL-UP

    A call-up for employment is announced to-day. Details appear on page 28, columns 2 and [?]. ...

    Article : 19 words
  29. AIR DISASTER.

    A French naval seaplane crashed near [?]rest to-day, and all six occupants were burnt to death. The plane fell in an inaccessible spot that could be approached only through ...

    Article : 73 words
  30. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 226 words
  31. SEDAN CAR OVERTURNS.

    A sedan car[?] in which Mr. J. D. Binfield (owner), and Mr. S. Picone and his sister, Mrs. Lamaro, of Wagga[?] were travelling[?] overturned on the Culcairn-Albury road, a few ...

    Article : 93 words
  32. INFORMAL VOTES.

    The Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth (Mr. V. F. Turner), in a memorandum on informal votes, recorded at Commonwealth elections, which was presented to the ...

    Article : 314 words
  33. FEDERAL SERVICE.

    The special committee appointed by the joint conference of all Federal Service unions has decided to co-operate with State service organisation throughout the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 195 words
  34. DOCTOR'S DISCOVERY.

    The "Morning Post" gives prominence to a report of a discovery made by an Australian, Dr. V. G. Walsh, and Dr. A. C. Fraser[?] of St. Mary's Hospital medical school, London. It ...

    Article : 143 words
  35. DEATH FROM TETANUS.

    Douglas Johnston, [?] son of Engineer Lieutenant-Commander Johnston, of Portsmouth, England, died yesterday in the district hospital from tetanus, complicated by ...

    Article : 51 words
  36. NEW LINER.

    It is more than five years since a new liner entered the Australian interstate service, and the arrival of the new motor-ship Manoora on her maiden voyage from Glosgow last night ...

    Article : 322 words
  37. OUT OF CONTROL.

    While stubble was being burnt at Woodleigh yesterday, the fire got out of control and spread over Rosewick and several other adjoining properties, burning a large ...

    Article : 58 words
  38. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  39. CHILD SWALLOWS PART OF PEN.

    When Bobbie Cox 2 years[?] was playing at his parents' home he was observed to place portion of a fountain pen, including the nib and holder, in his mouth. Suddenly he ...

    Article : 94 words
  40. FRENCH ESSAY.

    The medal offered bv the French Government for the best French essay submitted at the Leaving Certificate examination was presented yesterday at the University of Sydney to ...

    Article : 88 words
  41. SECESSION PETITION.

    The Commonwealth Attorney-General (Mr. Menzies) will shortly confer with Mr. Wilfred Greene, K.C., regarding the Commonwealth's evidence before the joint ...

    Article : 106 words
  42. DUCK SHOOTER INJURED.

    While duck-shooting at Delegate[?] B. O'Mara was struck in the face with some pellets from one of the guns. One of his eyes was injured[?] and he has gone to Sydney to consult a ...

    Article : 43 words
  43. SECOND-HAND GOODS.

    Strong protests have been made to the Federal Ministry by business people in Sydney and Melbourne against the decision of the Cabinet not to make refunds of sales tax ...

    Article : 153 words
  44. TAX CONCESSIONS

    Requests have been made to the Acting Treasurer by the manufacturers of certain foodstuffs that concessions in taxation granted to Seventh Day Adventists in respect to a ...

    Article : 120 words
  45. CASUALTIES.

    John Quinn, 73, was found dead in [?] bath at his home in Borrodale-road, South Kensington, yesterday. His throat was cut and the bathroom was filled with gas from a jet[?] ...

    Article : 287 words
  46. TRUCK AND CYCLE COLLIDE.

    Keith Cross[?] was seriously [?] the motor cycle he was riding crashed into the side of a motor truck driven by N. Chenu[?] employed by Langtry's, Ltd. The windscreen ...

    Article : 76 words
  47. DAVID MEMORIAL FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 181 words
  48. TAMWORTH ACCIDENTS.

    Arthur Hill, 11, of North Tamworth, was admitted to hospital with a large splinter in his groin, the result of a mishap while he was sitting on a see-saw. ...

    Article : 73 words
  49. TO-DAY.

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  50. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The price of gold to-day was £7/[?] an ounce fine, compared with £7/6/10 [?] yesterday. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. ...

    Article : 286 words
  51. MR. WALTER KIRBY.

    Probate is being sought of the will of the late Walter Kirby, the Australian tenor, who died in England on December 5[?] Mr. Kirby left an estate in Victoria of £15,893, and in ...

    Article : 112 words
  52. CORONER'S COMMENT.

    The Coroner (Mr. D. Grant, P.M.), at the inquest to-day in to the deaths of Charles Francis Leyden, 14, of East Brunswick, and Leslie John Smith[?] 14[?] of Coburg, in a fire ...

    Article : 253 words
  53. GENERAL BOOTH.

    General Evangeline Booth, world leader of the Salvation Army, was given a rousing reception to-night when she arrived in Adelaide by express from Perth. ...

    Article : 137 words
  54. ROYAL SHOW.

    The Royal Agricultural Society, at the forthcoming show, will endeavour to entertain and to teach young people. In day and night sessions spectacular feats of horsemanship will ...

    Article : 158 words
  55. NEW MOTOR OIL

    A well-known motor oil company, after several years of research, announces the discovery of an oil that prevents cylinder corrosion. ...

    Article : 161 words
  56. DEATHS IN CITY.

    Police are inquiring into the deaths of two men in the city within the last few days. Thomas Hubbard, whose address is unknown[?] was found lying on the footpath in ...

    Article : 117 words
  57. LATE SPORTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 110 words
  58. MR. H. L. BROOK.

    Mr. H. L. Brook, the English aviator, left Darwin aerodrome at 3 a.m. to-day on his attempt to make a record flight to London, but he returned at 5 a.m. because of heavy cloud ...

    Article : 66 words
  59. POST OFFICE TOWER

    The Postal Department advises that, owing to repairs now being carried out to the clock tower of the General Post Office. Sydney[?] the inspection by visitors has been ...

    Article : 53 words
  60. SUBURBAN PICTURE THEATRES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 20 words
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