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  2. BANKING.

    Discussing some of the administrative problems associated with the nationalisation of banking Mr. F. A. Bland said in an address before the Sydney University Economics ...

    Article : 703 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Adelong Progress Association planned [?] well-developed trees (50 elms and 10 pieces) around the showground oval. The trees were given by Dr. Campbell, of Ellerslie station ...

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  4. DYING PARLIAMENT.

    The thirteenth Parliament of the Commonwealth will probably be dissolved on Tuesday. Although 18 members of the Senate—half the total number—will seek re-election on ...

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  5. TEAM REPRESENTING AUSTRALIA AT THE EMPIRE GAMES.

    This photograph of the team which will represent Australia at the Empire Games, commencing in London to-day, was taken on board the liner Ormonde, on her homeward voyage. Left to right: Back row: J. Metcalfe (athlete), N. Ryan (swimmer), R. Clark (backstroke swimmer). Miss Lesley Thompson (diver), H. Yates (athlete), R. Garrard (lightweight wrestler), E. L. Gray (cyclist). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. BRISTOL MATCH DRAWN.

    The Australian cricketers continued their match against Gloucestershire at Bristol to-day. It had been arranged that the match should conclude at 5.30 p.m., and Woodfull declared Australia's innings closed at 1 p.m., when two wickets were down for 308 runs. ...

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  7. BALLINA COUNCIL'S DEBT.

    A reduction of about £15,000 will be suggested to the special committee investigations capital debts owed by municipal bodies to the Government. The capital debt in respect to ...

    Article : 79 words
  8. CANE CUTTING SEASON.

    Cane cutters for the 1934 season on the Richmond will sign on at Wardell to-day and operations will begin early next week. It has been estimated that nearly 70,006 tons of ...

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  9. LYON'S INJURY.

    The special representative of the Australian Press Association at Bristol says:— Lyon, the hero of a rescue last night, again led Gloucestershire. Despite an injury to ...

    Article : 652 words
  10. SCORES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 574 words
  11. HOBBIES EXHIBITION.

    Reptiles preserved in spirits, aboriginal implements and ceremonial stonees, woodwork, and needlework were among the many hobbies displayed at the hobbies exhibition in the ...

    Article : 126 words
  12. DRINKING AT DANCES.

    Criticism of cocktail drinking at dances in the Forbes district was expressed at the quarterly meeting of the members of the Methodist Church. The attitude of many of ...

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  13. NEW GUINEA.

    The appointment of Brigadier-General W. R. McNicoil. member of the House of Representative" for Werriwa. as Administrator of New Guinea, was announced by the Piime Minister ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  14. CASEY INQUIRY.

    "If anything has been made clear by this inquiry it is the attitude of the Naval Board at any rate so far as Commander Parker, the 'go-between' between the Board and the ...

    Article : 488 words
  15. AGRICULTURAL BANK.

    The report of the Royal Commission on the Western Australian Agricultural Bank contains severe criticism of the trustees of the bank. It is recommended that the trustees ...

    Article : 482 words
  16. DRAINAGE PROJECT.

    When 12 members of Parliament visit More[?] this week-end a deputation of aldermen will endeavour to enlist their support to an application for a grant of about £550 for the ...

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  17. SHIPMASTER'S RECORD.

    Captain C. H. Solderblom, who has been in command of the steamer Bonalbo, trading to Ballina and the Richmond, for nine years, has a record of which he is proud. He sailed ...

    Article : 90 words
  18. PLAGUE OF SNAILS.

    A plague of snails is invading the Yorklea district, six miles from Casino. Myriads of the snails have covered the main road for stretches up to half a mile, but no damage to ...

    Article : 49 words
  19. LATE SHIPPING.

    ADELAIDE (1084m).—Arr: Aug. 3. Westralia, from Sydney and Melbourne: Marccba from Rockhampton. Dep: Aug. 3. Quiloa, for Melbourne and Sydney. ...

    Article : 31 words
  20. MENACE OF STRAYING STOCK.

    In returning a verdict of accidental death in the case in which Edward James Leech was killed when his motor cycle came into collision with a horse on the Warialda-road ...

    Article : 128 words
  21. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 316 words
  22. NEW RIVER ROAD.

    The new scenic road along the banks of the Hawkesbury River from Wiseman's Ferry to Spencer has been completed. It is expected that the bridge over Mangrove Creek will be ...

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  23. CAR AND SULKY COLLIDE.

    A sulky driven by Mrs. James Lowery and containing also her two young children. came into collision with a motor car driven by Mr. S. Heathwood, of Sydney, on the Warialda ...

    Article : 111 words
  24. KEMPSEY ACCIDENTS.

    Edward Conn, a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Conn, of Five Day Creek. Upper Macleay, was kicked in the face by a horse and was admitted to a hospital in Kempsey. He was ...

    Article : 82 words
  25. MR. JOHN GUNN.

    On the ground that Mr. John Gunn, Director of Development, and a member of the Petrol Commission, was ill, and unable to attend the Court on Friday, July 27, when ...

    Article : 286 words
  26. NEW AIR SERVICE.

    Tenders are being invited by the Commonwealth Government for the establishment of an air transport service between Bourke and Adelaide, a distance of 590 miles. ...

    Article : 215 words
  27. EBELING AND KIPPAX.

    When Woodfull closed the Australian innings just before the luncheon adjournment yesterday, there were evidently some who thought that he might have done so ...

    Article : 236 words
  28. GLAMORGAN MATCH.

    The Australians to-day will commence a three-day match against Glamorgan at Swansea. Glamorgan won only one match in the ...

    Article : 200 words
  29. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 263 words
  30. CASTING BURSTS.

    When a casting burst at the Skeleton Creek tin dredge, dust was blown into the eyes of Campbell McKie, partially blinding him for a time. He was taken to hospital, and will ...

    Article : 47 words
  31. CLASHING LOCAL BODIES.

    At the monthly meeting of the Moree Parents and Citizens' Association Alderman H. H. McCourt said it was a disgrace to the town that the association had only 30 ...

    Article : 175 words
  32. STRUCK BY TRAIN.

    Albert Ellem, 41, a share farmer, of Carr's Creek, was knocked down and fatally injured by the Sydney-Murwillumbah mail train at midday to-day ...

    Article : 105 words
  33. ROYAL VISIT.

    Arrangements have been completed for the Duke of Gloucester's landing at Farm Cove on Thursday, November 22, for his reception at the Eastern Domain, for the Royal progress ...

    Article : 154 words
  34. BRITISH AIR MAILS.

    Britain's new inland air mail service will be opened on August 20, when 'planes will carry mails to Birmingham and Belfast. The inauguration will coincide with the ...

    Article : 60 words
  35. DIPHTHERIA CASES.

    Two more cases of diphtheria have been reported from Grahamstown, making five cases in all during the past week. Four of these are school children three ...

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  36. W.A. SERVICE

    A schedule flight of three days from Katherine to Perth, which would bring Perth within 17 days of London by air mail, is forecast by Captain H. C. Miller, one of the principals of ...

    Article : 128 words
  37. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 291 words
  38. GOOD MEDICAL SERVICE

    The Minister for the Interior (Mr. Perkins) referred to-day to certain paragraphs of R. H. Milford's book, "Australia's Backyards," which, Mr. Perkins said, reflect on the character and ...

    Article : 221 words
  39. LANDOWNER'S DEATH.

    The death occurred to-day of John Roche sen., 76, one of the biggest landowners to the district. He was a partner in the firm of Roche and Arragon proprietors of ...

    Article : 80 words
  40. RUSH LEGISLATION.

    At a meeting of the executive of the Evening Students Association on Thursday, reference was made to a letter by Mr. F. A. Bland, published in the "Herald" that day, in which ...

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  41. MAN'S SUICIDE.

    John Simpson, 24, railway employee, fired three shots at Mrs. Jessie Melling, 32, at Northcote, to-day. Then he turned the weapon on himself, with fatal results. Simpson ...

    Article : 223 words
  42. GERMAN WOOL POSITION.

    The "Yorkshire Observer' mentions a strong rumour, bearing on the wool position, that the British representatives who went to Berlin have reached an agreement for a more or less ...

    Article : 86 words
  43. COAL FOUND NEAR WARREN.

    A specimen of coal which was brought to the surface during sub-artesian boring operations on Ellerslie station was sent to Warren yesterday. The coal was found at a depth of ...

    Article : 56 words
  44. SCOOTERS.

    "Scooters" may soon be banned on public thoroughfares. The subject was discussed at a meeting yesterday of the executive of the Local ...

    Article : 132 words
  45. TWENTY THOUSAND PAIRS OF BOOTS.

    The quartermaster's branch of the Defence Department will shortly call for tenders for the supply of 20,000 pairs of military books of an improved pattern, which will be issued to ...

    Article : 66 words
  46. NEW VICTORIAN SPEAKER.

    The new Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly is Mr. W. H. Everard (U.A.P., Evelyn). His election followed the retirement of Mr. M. Blackburn. ...

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  47. CARRIED IN WHEELBARROW.

    William Ward, 64, of Maiden's Brush, a few miles from Gosford, was pinned beneath a log. He had been squaring in the bush. He suffered internal injuries. After ...

    Article : 87 words
  48. BANK HOLIDAY.

    All banks will be closed on Monday for the annual Bank Holiday. There will also be no public business transacted at State Government offices, and insurance offices, ...

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  49. SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL CROSS.

    A memorial cross brought from Pozieres and memorial panels bearing the names of 879 members of the 19th Battalion, A.I.F., who were killed in action, will be unveiled and ...

    Article : 58 words
  50. SUBURBAN PICTURE THEATRES.

    Programmes of suburban picture theatres will be found in the Amusement Advertisement Columns. ...

    Article : 23 words
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