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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A fire which broke out in a weatherboard cottage owned by Mrs. White, in Comminsstreet, was prevented fiom spreading beyond the kitchen and sitting-room by the prompt ...

    Article : 81 words
  3. PETROL TAX.

    Federal Ministers hold out no hope that the requests being pressed by motorists' organisations in several States for a reduction of the Federal petrol tax will be acceded to for some ...

    Article : 476 words
  4. PETROL SUPPLIES.

    The Sydney manager of the Shell Company of Australia, Limited, gave evidence before th Petrol Royal Commission yesterday denying allegations made on Friday by Milton ...

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  5. THE ATTENDANCE.

    The Governor and Lady Game were in the congregation. They were accompanied by Miss Rosemary Game, Mr. Phillp Game, Mr. David Game, Mrs. de Witt Batty, Mrs. ...

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  6. SLUM AREAS.

    There were several sharp exchanges between Mr. C. Crofts, one of the union advocates and Chief Judge Dethridge, to the Arbitration Court to-day. when the hearing was continued ...

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  7. WHEAT INDUSTRY.

    The sitting of the Wheat Commission yesterday morning opened with an interesting discussion between the chairman (Sir Herbert Gepp) and Mr. G. W. Walker, managing ...

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  8. SYNOD'S WELCOME.

    Archbishop Mowll made his first public speech at a luncheon tendered to him by the clergy and laity of the Sydney diocesan synod at Farmer's Blaxland Galleries yesterday ...

    Article : 590 words
  9. SPAIN.

    The general impression is that the acute danger point of the general strike has passed Socialist societies consider that they have sufficiently demonstrated their solidarity. ...

    Article : 201 words
  10. PIRE ON RAILWAY STATION.

    The accidental overturning of a kerosene lamp caused an extensive fire last night in the stationmaster's office at Boggabri railway station. The night officer, P, McDonald, ...

    Article : 60 words
  11. OWNER OF WOODSOME LEES DEAD.

    The death occurred in Melbourre on Sunday afternoon of William Edwick, aged 23, the owner of Woodsome Lees and other estates. Mr. Edwick was involved in a motor ...

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  12. YOUNG MAN'S FORTITUDE.

    When knocked against a fence by a sudnon plunge of his horse, Ted Cobbley, 29, of Carey's Hill, sustained a fracture of the left, collarbone, and had a small piece chipped off his ...

    Article : 79 words
  13. MANCHUKUO.

    Despite Japanese claims of peace and quietness in Manchukuo, reports indicate conditions of lawlessness in many parts of the new State, particularly along the Chinese Eastern railway. ...

    Article : 184 words
  14. DEATH AT 93.

    Mrs. Bridget Corrigan has died at the age of 93. She lived in this district for 66 years. ...

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  15. MAN FOUND DEAD.

    The body of Gerald Nixon, 66, was found on the bank of the Macquarie River, about a mile and a half from the town to-day. Nixon laft home early yesterday evening, saying that he ...

    Article : 56 words
  16. HOSPITAL BENEFIT FUND.

    The District Hospital systematic benefit fund continues to improve. The organisercollector (Mr. C. N. Howard) stated in his report to the meeting of the board that ...

    Article : 85 words
  17. SULTRY DAYS

    Another sultry day was experienced yesterday in Sydney, and although the maximum temperature was only 78 degrees, the moist nature of the heat made it unpleasant. ...

    Article : 142 words
  18. TOURIST BUREAU AT MILTON.

    Milton has revived its Progress and Tourist Bureau. Among schemes suggested for the advancement of the town and district were one for a water supply, and a second for a ...

    Article : 73 words
  19. MEN AND WOMEN.

    Differences between men and women, revealed by exhaustive laboratory tests, were described in a lecture by Dr. Cyril Burt, Professor of Psychology at University College, ...

    Article : 163 words
  20. BROADCASTING.

    Payment has been approved by the Australian Broadcasting Commission of an allowance of £5 a week to the general manager of the Commission to meet out-of-pocket and ...

    Article : 456 words
  21. ASKES FOR ANZAC COVE.

    Lithgow sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has decided to fall into line with a Commonwealth-wide movement to forward to headquarters ribbons and cards from ...

    Article : 80 words
  22. DR. ANGUS.

    The indications are that the position arising out of the theological teachings of Dr. Angus will not reach a definite stage until the meeting in May of the Presbyterian ...

    Article : 205 words
  23. THE CALL-UP

    A call-up for employment is announced for to-day. Details are published on page 24, column 4. ...

    Article : 23 words
  24. ILLICIT STILL.

    Convicted at the Cessnock Police Court today on charges of having had in his possession an illicit still and a quantity of illicit spirits, Thomas Edward Lewis, 33, was fined ...

    Article : 238 words
  25. PUBLIC WELCOME.

    Long before the time at which the public welcome to the Archbishop was scheduled to start, the Sydney Town Hall was crowded, and the platform was filled with clergy, who ...

    Article : 969 words
  26. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 229 words
  27. LABOUR UNITY.

    The Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Latham) said to-day that the Labour party had held conferences on unity, which had been successful in revealing differences. There appeared ...

    Article : 131 words
  28. DIFFICULTIES IN CYPRUS.

    The Colonial Office announces that, in view of the economic difficulties of the people of Cyprus, and particularly of the agricultural classes, it has been decided to despatch a ...

    Article : 155 words
  29. BEACH CLOSED.

    Deewhy Beach was closed to the public yesterday—a sequel to Monday's shark tragedy. People who visited the beach were ...

    Article : 174 words
  30. SCONE CARNIVAL.

    The "Back to Scene Week" has been successful Although the objective of the committee was £2000, it is expected that the net receipts will total more than £2500. ...

    Article : 221 words
  31. COUNCIL LOANS.

    The Town Clerk (Mr. Hendy) may go abroad to negotiate with bondholders for a reduction of interest on City Council loans. The loan indebtedness of the council in England and ...

    Article : 475 words
  32. FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS.

    A preliminary meeting took place yesterday of the committee appointed by the interstate Larjour conference to negotiate further with the Lang Labour party. It is understood that ...

    Article : 127 words
  33. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 238 words
  34. ESTHONIA.

    The Acting President of Esthonla (M.Paets) has declared a state of emergency throughout the country. He suppressed the Fascist Federation of ...

    Article : 63 words
  35. LISMORE MUSIC FESTIVAL.

    The results of the L[?]smore Irish musical festival are as follovs:- Irish jig, 12 years: Frances Cottingham (Casino), 92; Daphne Allen (Lismore) and Lorna Pollack ...

    Article : 393 words
  36. COLOUR FILMS.

    News of a recently-perfected process for making films in colour was brought to Australia by Mr Donald Geary, who is travelling to Sydney by the liner Narkunda. Mr. Geary, ...

    Article : 233 words
  37. FILM INQUIRY.

    Mr. Bernard Freeman, managing director in Australia of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Ltd., said at the film inquiry yesterday that there was a surplus of film in New South Wales. ...

    Article : 377 words
  38. JAPANESE NAVAL DISASTER.

    Three members of the crew of the torpedo boat Tomozuru, which capsized near Sasebo, were rescued. Several more are believed to be alive inside the after hull. ...

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  39. PREMIER DEFENDED.

    The Minister for Labour (Mr. Dunningham) in a statement last night, said he resented the imputations made by Mr. R. W. G. Mackay against the Premier (Mr. Stevens) at the ...

    Article : 167 words
  40. TO-DAY.

    Theatre Royal: "The Dubarry," 2. 8. Tivoli: Jim Gerald, 2.30. 8. Neutown Majestic Theatre: "Midnight Prolics." 2.30, 8. ...

    Article : 272 words
  41. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The price of gold to-day was £6/16/3½ an ounce fine, compared with £6/16/10 yesterday FOREIGN EXCHANGES. The united States dollar was quoted ...

    Article : 273 words
  42. FLIGHT TO ENGLAND.

    Cable advice has been received in Sydney by Mrs. Launcelot Harrison that Mr. Derek Rawnsley, who is flying from Australia to England, arrived at Calcutta on March 8. Mr. ...

    Article : 46 words
  43. S.P. BETTING.

    The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) said yesterday that no satisfactory agreement had been reached with the Commonwealth Government to suppress starting-price betting. Further ...

    Article : 108 words
  44. MEN IN CAR

    Mr. Rex Beveridge, of Abuklea-road, Epping, yesterday left his car near the park at Rus[?]cutter Bay, while he watched the schoolgirls' singles championships at the White City tenn[?] ...

    Article : 142 words
  45. KING'S LEVEE.

    The following Australians were present at the Kings first levce of the season at St. James's Palace:—The Federal PostmasterGeneral (Mr. Archdale Parkhill), Sir Keith ...

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  46. BODY IN RIVER.

    The body of Gerald Ogden Taylor, abou[?] 34. of Hutt-street, Adelaide, was lound in the Torrens River to-day. It was reported to the police that a man ...

    Article : 95 words
  47. LAUNCH WRECKED.

    The Cairns police have advised that the launch Mossman has been wrecked a mile north-east of Cape Tribulation. Another launch circled the wreck, but could not see ...

    Article : 40 words
  48. ACQUITTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE.

    At Mt. Isa Police Court, John William Henry Logan, of Camooweal, was acquitted on a charge of having committed a serious offence against a girl under the age of 14 years. The ...

    Article : 57 words
  49. MILLIONS CLUB.

    The Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. H. Mowll) will be the guest of the Millions Club at luncheop in the clubrooms to-morrow. ...

    Article : 23 words
  50. SUBURBAN PICTURE THEATRES.

    Programmes of suburban Picture theatres will be found in the Amusements Advertisement Columns. ...

    Article : 3 words
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