While crossing the Murray River with H. Smerdin and his son. A. J. Neil had a narrow escape from drowning. The current in the flooded stream washed the boat from its course. ...
Article : 80 wordsMr. Stanley Sheldon, secretary of the Taxi Owners and Drivers' Defence Association, and manager of the All British Cab Service, declared yesterday that more than 300 cab ...
Article : 256 wordsThe Federal president of the Central Council of the Employers of Australia, Mr. A F. Hooper, manager of Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Ltd, Melbourne, in his address at the ...
Article : 861 wordsMr. F. L. W. Wood, lecturer in history at Sydney University, has accepted the chair of history at Victoria University College, Wellington, New Zealand. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 160 wordsPlay in the first division of the sealed handicap tournament, under the Rubenstein scoring system, was concluded at the Sydney Bridge Club on Monday night. Examination ...
Article : 756 wordsThe mountain-framed city of Hobart greeted the Duke of Gloucester this morning with great rejoicing, in perfect weather. The Duke took his accustomed place on the ...
Article : 997 wordsThe Attorney-General (Mr. [?]) said in the House of Representatives to-day that the Commonwealth Government had "confidential information" that Herr Egon Kisch, ...
Article : 1,313 wordsThe Air Accidents Investigation Committee, comprising Colonel Gipps (chairman), WingCommander Harrison, and Mr. McComb, took evidence in Sydney yesterday on possible ...
Article : 628 wordsHume Shire Council dealt with a large number of reports fiom ratepayers that the recent floods had caused serious damage to their properties, with heavy losses of fencing. The ...
Article : 67 wordsThe extension of electricity into country districts by the Electric Construction Company was advanced a further stage yesterday when a cable carrying 600 volts was laid ...
Article : 59 wordsFines, compensation, and expenses, totalling £110/19/7, in default 222 days' imprisonment, were imposed by Mr. S. J. Bliss, P.M., at Coramba Police Court, on Douglas James Ward, ...
Article : 111 wordsMrs. Molesworth, the Queensland woman tennis champion, who is a passenger on the Esperance Bay, which reached Port Adelaide to-day, said that divided skirts and shorts for ...
Article : 211 wordsAt the Police Court, Gordon S. W. Langworthy was charged with stealing a cheque form and falsely pretending that a cheque drawn by him was genuine. He was fined ...
Article : 93 wordsThe Water Board yesterday granted permission for two Southampton flying boats to alight on Prospect reservoir on the afternoon of November 26. ...
Article : 119 wordsAt the shire council meeting it was reported that at Woodenbong a row of ornamental trees planted on the previous day in the main street of the town, had been deliberately destroyed. ...
Article : 62 wordsThe shire council's referendum on the proposal to borrow £5300 for improving streets and footpaths resulted in the scheme being rejected by ratepayers. Tenders, amounting ...
Article : 132 wordsThe Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) yesterday informed a deputation that the present railway station building at Dulwich Hill would he replaced by a new structure. ...
Article : 30 wordsAUCKLAND (N.Z.).—Dep: Nov. 14, Waipahi, for Sydney. ...
Article : 15 wordsThunderstorms over a scattered area of the State were accompanied in places by hail. At Reld's Creek, in the Burnett district, a cyclonic hailstorm did much damage, and the ...
Article : 310 wordsA call-up for employment is announced for to-day. Details appear on page 18, column 6. ...
Article : 19 wordsGreat interest is being displayed in the Association football match, to be played at Highbury, London, to-morrow, between teams representing England and Italy. The Italian ...
Article : 142 wordsThe valuator's report gives the following values for Kyogle shire lands:—A riding £429,680, B £422,566, C £674,460, urban area. £104,388, Bonalbo urban area £7604, Collins ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 295 wordsA half-pound nugget of gold has been handed to the manager of the Dubbo branch of the Rural Bank by a resident of the far west for safe keeping. The discovery of the ...
Article : 64 wordsSince 1920 it has been the practice to place in the hands of the Public Trustee for sale land on which rates have not been paid by owners for more than seven years. There ...
Article : 188 wordsBryan Davidson, 11, was watching workmen unloading sand from a tipping truck when the handle which raised and lowered the rear of the vehicle flew from its socket, striking ...
Article : 48 wordsIf the proposed change in the conditions of the Empire amateur billiards championship is effected it is probable that in 1937 the championship will be held in South Africa, in 1939 ...
Article : 100 wordsThe Bank of New South Wales proposes to erect a new banking chamber and dwelling adjoining the site of its present building. The plans provide for a two-story building, ...
Article : 57 wordsA wheel of a dray passed over the right foot of a relief worker, Alex Gibson, of Mannstreel, while he was at work in the Gosford quarries, crushing the toes and breaking a ...
Article : 43 wordsA whirlwind which swept across portion of the Wirrinya district blew down a large woolshed, valued at £400, on the property of Thomas Malloy. The timber was scattered ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 246 wordsMis. J. Thorn, of South Yarra, who is 98 years old, appeared in the Hawthorn Court to-day to answer a claim against her for £3/4/ for rent, alleged to be due. ...
Article : 110 wordsCharles Thomas Watters died at his home at West Maitland at the age of 95. He was born at Louth Park, and lived all his life in the district. Mr. Watters was engaged in ...
Article : 67 wordsThe tractor party, which is exploring the heart of the Ross ice barrier, has reported continued difficulty in breaking through the crevasse area south of latitude 81. The ...
Article : 118 wordsThe Duke throughout his tour has manifested a particular interest in ex-soldiers, and the holders of the Victoria Cross in New South Wales will be presented to him at ...
Article : 67 wordsMr. A. W. Butterell yesterday received notification of his appointment as chairman of the New South Wales divisional council of the Institute of Incorporated Secretaries. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 28 wordsMrs. Sarah Josephine Pershouse, 32, of the Beneraby district, was killed instantly about 11 o'clock last night, when a tree on the side of a road fell on the top of the car in which she ...
Article : 92 wordsAdditions to the Blackheath Public school were officially opened by the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond). Mr. Drummond said that the school was opened 50 years ago. ...
Article : 79 wordsDespite marketing difficulties in Great Britain early this year, the annual report of the Australian Canned Fruits Export Control Board, presented to the House of ...
Article : 193 wordsJames Connelly, 18, an electrician, of Railway-parade, Marrickville, was badly burned yesterday when he touched a live wire at the railway sub-station at Sefton Park. He ...
Article : 239 wordsM. Sweeney, farmer and horse dealer, of Sandy Creek, was thrown from his horse when the animal stepped into a rabbit burrow. In falling, Sweeney's eye was pierced by a ...
Article : 57 wordsLondon hotels, restaurants, and clubs have asked for an extension of hours until 2 a.m. for four nights during the Royal wedding week. ...
Article : 64 wordsA fox raided the poultry yard of Mrs. Creer, of Netley Hill, and killed 20 fowls in one night. Foxes have been plentiful about the Netley Hill and Kurrajong districts. ...
Article : 42 wordsMunicipal and shire council nominations, which have not already closed, will close at 5 p.m. to-day. Under the Local Government Act, all ...
Article : 79 wordsTown Hall: Grenadier Guards Band, 2.30, 8. New Tivoli Theatre: "Mother of Pearl," 8. Theatre Royal: Russian Ballet, 8. Mayfair Theatre: "The Merry Malones," 8. ...
Article : 329 wordsBruce Whatman, 5, son of Mr. James Whatman, fell from a pine tree at the rear of St. Jude's Church. His head struck a fence in the fall, and his skull was fractured. He was ...
Article : 58 wordsThe price of gold to-day was £6/19/3½ an ounce fine, compared with £6/19/0½ yesterday. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. ...
Article : 253 wordsThere was a large audience at the matince performance by the Grenadier Guards Band at the Town Hall. The programme was popular, comprising attractive selections from ...
Article : 162 wordsMax Cromarty, 26, of Bobs Farm, was assisting to move a heavy pole to-day. One end of the pole was on his shoulder, when the other end struck the ground. The ...
Article : 65 wordsMr. C. H. Anlezark, who resigned some days ago from the secretaryship of Abermain No. 2 miners' lodge, was defeated when he sought re-election to the position at a ballot, ...
Article : 84 wordsThe results of investigations made by the Commonwealth Statistician (Mr. McPhee) into the prices of food and groceries (44 commodities) in October were made available ...
Article : 209 wordsIn the Senate, the debate was resumed on the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor-General's speech, and on the amendment moved by the leader ...
Article : 171 wordsMr. E. Gordon Donkins' film, "Australia," which gives an account of the principal primary industries of the Commonwealth, was shown privately to an appreciative audience, ...
Article : 98 wordsAt a meeting of the Albury electoral conference at Holbrook yesterday, whicn was attended by the Premier (Mr. Stevens), the candidature of Mr. Mair was endorsed ...
Article : 120 wordsMajor C. Hill Ludlam, in a letter to the Editor of the "Herald," suggests the formation in Australia of a guards regiment of four companies, each 240 strong, one company ...
Article : 65 wordsMr. J. W. S. McArthm's yacht Morewa is being prepared for the Tasman race. The big mainmast was stepped yesterday. Later the bowsprit will be fitted. A new suit of ...
Article : 67 wordsIn a letter to the Editor of the "Herald," Mr. E. Hinchcliff suggests the erection of a shelter shed at the Argyle Stairs tramway stopping-place. ...
Article : 28 wordsProgrammes of suburban picture theatres will be found in the Amusements Advertising Columns. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 15 Nov 1934, Page 12
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