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  2. BRITISH SHIPS.

    The British Shipping Protection Bill, which is designed to protect British ships against foreign competition in the Tasman service, was ...

    Article : 602 words
  3. BUSHFIRES

    Serious bushfires broke out yesterday in several North Coast districts which have not yet shared in the recent rainfalls. ...

    Article : 138 words
  4. AUSTRALIA'S AIR DEFENCES INCREASING.

    A squadron of Hawker Demon aeroplanes lined up at the Richmond R.A.A.F. aerodrome yesterday, when a special parade was held. The number of 'planes for the defence of Australia is increasing, and some of these fighting 'planes are being built at Richmond. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 48 words
  5. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    Amending moratorium legislation was introduced in the Legislative Assembly last night by the Minister of Justice (Mr. Martin). The bill, ...

    Article : 907 words
  6. LAND POLICY

    A comprehensive investigation into land matters and matters of policy in the Northern Territory is to be carried out early next year by a committee to ...

    Article : 575 words
  7. ANXIETY FOR ORARA.

    Orara is isolated by raging bushfires, and anxiety is felt here for the safety of the townspeople. Telephonic communication was cut off about 6 o'clock this evening, and burning ...

    Article : 207 words
  8. MORE RAIN.

    More useful rain fell in scattered centres over a wide area of the State yesterday, and in some districts has given adequate relief after the ...

    Article : 675 words
  9. JAPANESE TRADE.

    Direct negotiations between the Australian and Japanese Governments terminated to-day with every prospect that the trade dispute would be settled, ...

    Article : 143 words
  10. OVERSEA CAPITAL.

    There has been recently, and still is, a good deal of talk about developing Australia by way of attracting the British manufacturers to put their ...

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  11. FIRE ON FERRY.

    Evidence that the fuel oil tanks were still sealed, and were not responsible for the outbreak of fire on the ferry Bellubera, was given ...

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  12. OLD COUPLE RESCUED.

    A strong north-westerly wind, following the heat wave of the last few days, caused a renewal of bushfires in the Grafton district, the flames sweeping many holdings, menacing ...

    Article : 455 words
  13. MARKETS FOR FRUIT.

    An informative report from the Director of Australian Trade Publicity in London has been received by the Minister for Commerce (Dr. Page) ...

    Article : 186 words
  14. RAILWAY URGED.

    In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. A. E. Green (Lab., W.A.) moved "That, in the opinion of this House, it is desirable that the Commonwealth Government, with the ...

    Article : 439 words
  15. FEEDER BUSES.

    A meeting of the Parliamentary United Australia party yesterday, agreed to the request of the Premier (Mr. Stevens) that the motion of Mr. Athol ...

    Article : 584 words
  16. LOSSES IN LISMORE DISTRICT.

    Several thousand acres of pasturage in Tuckean Swamp were destroyed by a bushfire which spread with alarming rapidity to-day. One homestead was saved with difficulty ...

    Article : 158 words
  17. EISTEDDFOD.

    A preliminary review yesterday of the finances of the Railway Institute Eisteddfod showed that, while, this year, five prizes have been awarded in all the juvenile sections, the ...

    Article : 551 words
  18. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In a sitting of 60 minutes, the Legislative Council passed three bills through all stages. The Attorney-General (Mr. Manning) moved the second reading of the Public Service ...

    Article : 181 words
  19. VALUABLE TIMBER DESTROYED.

    Urgent calls for volunteers were made to Mullumbimby, Huonbrook, ahd other districts to-day when a bushfire swept down Wilson's Creek and threatened to destroy the home of ...

    Article : 117 words
  20. BOOKSELLERS AND PUBLISHERS' LUNCHEON.

    The annual luncheon of The Booksellers and Publishers' Associations was held at Farmer's yesterday. The president (Mr. G. B. Philip), in his ...

    Article : 184 words
  21. GROWERS' LOSSES.

    A deputation of South Autralian members ahd Senators waited on the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) to-day and asked that the Government should ...

    Article : 210 words
  22. COMMONWEALTH LOANS.

    The federal Treasurer (Mr. Casey), referring to-day to the sinking fund provisions of the Commonwealth Loan prospectus, said that the total contributions payable to ...

    Article : 100 words
  23. GAMING ACT.

    When the amendment to the Gaming and Betting Act, which is how being prepared, becomes law, no new racing licences will be issued except to non-proprietary clubs. ...

    Article : 70 words
  24. NAVAL MEN'S REUNION.

    A meeting of former ratings of H.M.S. Powerful will be held at Royal Naval House, Grosvenor-street, at 8 p.m., next Wednesday, when arrangements for a reunion will be ...

    Article : 37 words
  25. STATUTE OF WESTMINSTER.

    At a meeting of the council of the British Empire Union in Australia letters were read protesting against the intention of the Federal Government to adopt the Statute of ...

    Article : 84 words
  26. FATAL LIGHTNING FLASH.

    The electrical storm on Wednesday evening Caused the death of David Harvey Gosden, about 60, of Dunsmore-road, Rooty Hill. His body was found late that night. ...

    Article : 75 words
  27. HALF-FARE RAILWAY TICKETS

    The Secretary for Railways (Mr. Newman) said yesterday that, to save delays in obtaining half-fare weekly tickets, parents should see that their children had the necessary proof ...

    Article : 47 words
  28. EDEN-MONARO SEAT.

    Mr. C. R. Allen has beeh selected, without opposition, as the State Labour candidate for the Eden-Monaro seat in the next Federal elections. Mr. Allen was formerly a railway ...

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  29. DIVE INTO SHALLOW WATER.

    Ernest Keiller, 36, of Wallls-street, Balmain, dived into shallow water at Balmain Baths yesterday, and suffered spinal injuries. The Central District Ambulance took him to the ...

    Article : 35 words
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