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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The official rainfall registration at the Albury Post-office for 1936 was 3041 points, which exceeds the yearly average by nearly three inches. For the first half of the year ...

    Article : 135 words
  3. LETTERS

    Sir,—Mr. Watson, in to-day's issue of the "Herald" states that "our traffic laws provide ample scope for dealing with the motorist who uses the speed of his car dangerously ...

    Article : 285 words
  4. ON THE LAND

    Indications for the wool auctions which open in Sydney and Melbourne on Monday are most favourable. An excellent private inquiry for passed-in ...

    Article : 1,335 words
  5. OPTIMISTIC REPORTS FROM REAL ESTATE MARKET.

    In the real estate market during 1936, recorded sales reached their highest total since the onset of the depression, and almost re-established the market upon a normal footing. Agents, gratified by the results of last year's business, are ...

    Article : 206 words
  6. THE COAST RESPONDS.

    The rains recently experienced along the coast have exerted strong influence for good. Though stock are slow to recover from the long period of ...

    Article : 808 words
  7. MOTORIST'S PLIGHT.

    Norman Martin, 50, of Casino, received extensive lacerations to the arms and legs, and shock, when he was pinned to the ground for nearly an hour after his car overturned ...

    Article : 84 words
  8. RICHMOND SHIPPING.

    There was no decline in the value of the shipping industry in the Richmond River district during 1936. In that period 141 vessels arrived at the Richmond and 140 sailed, and ...

    Article : 45 words
  9. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Mr. J. C. Watson, in yesterday's "Herald," in again emphasising the opposition of the N.R.M.A. to a speed limit, states that his organisation represents 51,000 motorists. ...

    Article : 208 words
  10. CHURCH WORKERS HONOURED.

    The Church of England parishioners of Bangalow and district made presentations to Mrs. R. V. Rigby, wife of the vicar, for her work as church organist, Sunday school ...

    Article : 72 words
  11. GOULBURN IMPROVEMENTS.

    With the object of providing employment for men engaged on the relief work scheme after the completion of the existing programme, the Goulburn City Council has ...

    Article : 104 words
  12. MARKET NEARS PRE-DEPRESSION LEVEL.

    Annual reviews of the real estate market, published in recent years, have traced the gradual re-establishment of more normal market conditions since ...

    Article : 718 words
  13. P.O. CHARGES.

    Sir,—Christmas, with the usual orgy of gift buying and exchange of seasonal greetings, has once again passed. During the few days immediately preceding the festival, much ...

    Article : 272 words
  14. BANK OFFICER'S PROMOTION.

    Mr. C. T. Thurstan, of the Goulburn branch of the Bank of New South Wales, has been promoted to the position of manager of the Orbost branch (Victoria). Mr. A. G. Coleman ...

    Article : 44 words
  15. TURTLE-RIDING.

    Holiday visitors to Pott's Point, Cudgera, experienced the novelty of turtle-riding on the beach. A huge green turtle came ashore, and a number of children and adults had rides. The ...

    Article : 53 words
  16. FIGHTING FIRES.

    Calls to fires in Sydney and its suburbs in 1936 did not quite reach the record total established in 1935, but they were very close to it. ...

    Article : 781 words
  17. LOSS OF CATTLE.

    Mr. W. F. McDonald, of Wambo, Warkworth, lost 54 Jersey cattle, comprising 27 heifers from 12 to 18 months, and 27 young calves, on his Oak Range property, Jerry's ...

    Article : 73 words
  18. DEATH OF MR. D. HAMILTON.

    The death has occurred of Mr. David Hamilton, aged 71. He was born at Bridgmann, near Singleton, and was a member of a pioneering family well known throughout the Hunter ...

    Article : 161 words
  19. TO STRENGTHEN THE LEAGUE.

    Sir,—After reading "Australian's" first letter again very "carefully and thoughtfully," I still fall to find any definite practicable suggestion. His second letter is worse. He ...

    Article : 227 words
  20. CONSTABLE FAREWELLED.

    Constable Robert Skinner, who has been transferred from Wyong to Culcairn, was entertained and presented by Mr. C. D. Bunce, on behalf of residents, with an inscribed ...

    Article : 35 words
  21. NEW YEAR SERVICES.

    The feast of the Circumcision was observed as a Holy Day in all Roman Catholic Churches in the city and suburbs yesterday. Large congregations attended every church. At St. ...

    Article : 343 words
  22. IRRIGATION ON THE MANNING.

    WINGHAM, Friday.—One result of the protracted drought that recently broke on the North Coast will be that many farmers will be prepared for any such contingency in ...

    Article : 212 words
  23. SPAIN.

    Sir,—I have just read "B. G.'s" letter in your issue of to-day—the last day of this momentous year, 1936—in which he quotes "Mr. J. L. Garvin on the Spanish war," and ...

    Article : 238 words
  24. EGG-LAYING COMPETITION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 516 words
  25. LEADING AGENTS' BUSINESS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 3,470 words
  26. NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    Sir,—The articles on the Northern Territory published by you, and written by "Pertinax," exhibit a sound knowledge of the never-ending problem of Territory administration. Land ...

    Article : 176 words
  27. PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP.

    The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Fellowship Union of New South Wales was held yesterday at the Thornleigh camp. It was reported that there were 177 branches ...

    Article : 210 words
  28. TORRENS TITLE.

    Sir,—I wonder if any of your readers could tell me if the river that runs through Adelaide was named after Sir Robert Torrens? If so, it must have been renamed, as he was not ...

    Article : 55 words
  29. METHODIST ORDER CONFERENCE.

    The interstate conference of the Methodist Order of Knights was continued at the Arch[?]-street (North Adelaide) Methodist Church last night, when more than 400 delegates attended, ...

    Article : 39 words
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