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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    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 words
  3. TAX-CAB FARES.

    Mr. 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 words
  4. EMPLOYERS.

    The 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 ...

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  5. MR. F. L. WOOD.

    Mr. F. L. W. Wood, lecturer in history at Sydney University, has accepted the chair of history at Victoria University College, Wellington, New Zealand. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. CONTRACT BRIDGE.

    Play 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 ...

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  7. THE DUKE

    The 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 ...

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  8. FEDERAL SESSION.

    The Attorney-General (Mr. [?]) said in the House of Representatives to-day that the Commonwealth Government had "confidential information" that Herr Egon Kisch, ...

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  9. AIR LINE DISASTER.

    The Air Accidents Investigation Committee, comprising Colonel Gipps (chairman), WingCommander Harrison, and Mr. McComb, took evidence in Sydney yesterday on possible ...

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  10. FLOOD DAMAGE.

    Hume 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 words
  11. ELECTRICITY EXTENSION.

    The 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 words
  12. STOLEN CATTLE.

    Fines, 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 words
  13. WOMEN'S TENNIS DRESS.

    Mrs. 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 words
  14. INVERELL POLICE COURT.

    At 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 words
  15. FLYING BOATS

    The Water Board yesterday granted permission for two Southampton flying boats to alight on Prospect reservoir on the afternoon of November 26. ...

    Article : 119 words
  16. TREES DESTROYED.

    At 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. ...

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  17. KYOGLE SHIRE COUNCIL.

    The 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 words
  18. NEW STATION BUILDING.

    The Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) yesterday informed a deputation that the present railway station building at Dulwich Hill would he replaced by a new structure. ...

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  19. LATE SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (N.Z.).—Dep: Nov. 14, Waipahi, for Sydney. ...

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  20. QUEENSLAND STORMS.

    Thunderstorms 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 ...

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  21. THE CALL-UP

    A call-up for employment is announced for to-day. Details appear on page 18, column 6. ...

    Article : 19 words
  22. FOOTBALL MATCH.

    Great 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 words
  23. KYOGLE LAND VALUES.

    The 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 ...

    Article : 68 words
  24. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 295 words
  25. NUGGET OF GOLD FOUND.

    A 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 words
  26. LAND SALES

    Since 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 words
  27. BOY'S SKULL FRACTURED.

    Bryan 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 words
  28. BILLIARDS.

    If 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 words
  29. NEW BANK BUILDING.

    The 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 words
  30. ACCIDENT IN QUARRY.

    A 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 words
  31. WHIRLWIND.

    A 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 ...

    Article : 53 words
  32. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 246 words
  33. WOMAN 98 YEARS OLD

    Mis. 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 words
  34. NONAGENARIAN'S DEATH.

    Charles 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 words
  35. BYRD EXPEDITION.

    The 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 words
  36. V.C. HOLDERS OF N.S.W.

    The 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 words
  37. INCORPORATED SECRETARIES.

    Mr. 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]

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  38. FALLING TREE.

    Mrs. 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 words
  39. ADDITIONS TO SCHOOL.

    Additions 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 words
  40. CANNED FRUITS.

    Despite 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 words
  41. CASUALTIES.

    James 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 words
  42. FALL FROM HORSE.

    M. 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 words
  43. ROYAL WEDDING.

    London hotels, restaurants, and clubs have asked for an extension of hours until 2 a.m. for four nights during the Royal wedding week. ...

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  44. FOX'S RAID ON POULTRY YARD.

    A 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 words
  45. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Municipal 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 words
  46. TO-DAY.

    Town 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 words
  47. BOY INJURED IN FALL.

    Bruce 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 words
  48. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The price of gold to-day was £6/19/3½ an ounce fine, compared with £6/19/0½ yesterday. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. ...

    Article : 253 words
  49. GRENADIERS' BAND.

    There 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 words
  50. MAN'S ANKLE FRACTURED

    Max 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 words
  51. LANG CANDIDATE

    Mr. 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, ...

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  52. PRICE LEVELS HIGHER.

    The 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 words
  53. THE SENATE.

    In 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 words
  54. FILM ABOUT AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. 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 words
  55. STATE ELECTIONS.

    At 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 words
  56. AUSTRALIAN GUARDS.

    Major 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 words
  57. TASMAN YACHT RACE.

    Mr. 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 words
  58. ARGYLE STAIRS.

    In 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 words
  59. SUBURBAN PICTURE THEATRES.

    Programmes of suburban picture theatres will be found in the Amusements Advertising Columns. ...

    Article : 18 words
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