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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Joseph Neville, 60, was fined £10 by Mr. Bromhead, S.M., at the Bathurst Police Court this morning for driving a car while under the influence of liquor. In addition, the ...

    Article : 190 words
  3. MINERS' FEDERATION.

    "The Miners' Federation is by no means the closely-knit organisation it used to be," said the general secretary of the federation (Mr. W. Orr) at Newcastle Trades Hall this ...

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  4. FUNDING LOAN.

    The British Government funding loan of £150,000,000 at 3 per cent., the lists for which opened this morning, was over-subscribed in 90 minutes. ...

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  5. TRAIN CONTROL.

    The new system of central train control which has been inaugurated in the New South Wales railways is expected, when in full working order, to revolutionise the control of traffic ...

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  6. PARKING AREA

    Representatives of the Town Planning Association of New South Wales yesterday submitted to the Lord Mayor (Alderman Parker) a project which, it was claimed, would alleviate ...

    Article : 225 words
  7. LANG PARTY.

    There was an unexpected sequel yesterday to the action of the Lang party's Easter conference in censuring four members of the Surry Hills league. Mrs. Bridget Mary Shiels, ...

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  8. U.A.P. CONVENTION.

    Important decisions regarding unemployment were reached at the annual convention of the united Australia party yesterday. An important resolution was carried concerning an inquiry into the employment of women in industry, and the payment of equal rates to men ...

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  9. EMISSARIES IN QUEENSLAND.

    Messrs. J. A. Beasley, E. J. Ward, and R. James, Ms.P., are visiting Queensland on behalf of the Lang party. Before leaving by aeroplane this morning ...

    Article : 335 words
  10. TEACHERS ATTEND AGRICULTURE CLASS.

    Between 30 and 40 teachers from Goulburn and the surrounding districts are attending a school of elementary agriculture and horticulture, conducted by the inspector of schools ...

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  11. INDIA.

    The call for volunteers from Indian Army units to form the first brigade of Indian artillery has met with satisfactory response more than 130 applications having been ...

    Article : 269 words
  12. THE PROCEEDINGS.

    About 350 delegates from all parts of the State were present. Mr. Sydney Snow presided. Among those present besides the Prime ...

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  13. ANOTHER AGROSTOLOGIST WANTED.

    The Lismore branch of the Primary Producers' Union yesterday resolved to press for the appointment of another agrostologist for the Richmond-Tweed district. It was stated ...

    Article : 103 words
  14. PRINCE GEORGE.

    Prince George will stay at Parliament House during his visit to Brisbane, and will occupy the Premier's suite. Members of the Prince's staff will also be quartered at Parliament ...

    Article : 103 words
  15. ONSLOW CYCLONE.

    The mail aeroplane which was marooned at Broome as a result of the cyclone last week, arrived in Perth this afternoon. Landing at Onslow yesterday afternoon, the ...

    Article : 174 words
  16. THEFT TROM HOTEL.

    Thieves who broke into the Royal Hotel, Oberon stole £20 in cash and quantity of spirits. They entered the building by cutting a small hole in a window of the ...

    Article : 90 words
  17. RARE METAL.

    While investigating a formation on the Middlesex field, near Moina, Mr. R. Magee, of the Mount Stormount Mines, noticed that certain rocks held a small proportion of a ...

    Article : 152 words
  18. CLIFF FATALITY.

    A verdict, of accidental death was returned at the inquiry into the death of Rita Mary Clair, 16, who fell over a cliff at Gara Falls, near Armidale, on Sunday. Witnesses stated ...

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  19. AIR RACE.

    "Flight," publishing a map of the Melbourne Centenary air race, says:—"The actual Great Circle route would take the machines over some really desperate country. ...

    Article : 184 words
  20. FREE SCHOOL BOOKS.

    Friction between the Government and a section of its supporters on the question of granting free school books to children of unemployed parents attending other than State ...

    Article : 155 words
  21. LEG BROKEN IN FALL.

    Paul Bernard Terlick, of Wagga, was injured when he fell nearly 30 feet from a ladder at the railway sheds. He was admitted to the district hospital suffering from a broken leg. ...

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  22. JAPANESE DISASTER.

    The board of 25 noted naval men, which inquired into the capsize of the torpedo-boat Tomozuru near Sasebo, resulting in the deaths of 71 of the crew, has reported that the ...

    Article : 179 words
  23. INTERFERENCE WITH WIRELESS.

    An investigation into radio interference by an officer from the radio inspector's office revealed that a number of electrical appliances were causing most of the trouble. Owners of ...

    Article : 53 words
  24. BOY SCOUTS' COMPETITIONS.

    Al the Murrumbidgee district Boy Scouts' annual competition camp, held on the Murrumbidgee, near Yanco, the F. R. King challenge flag was won by Coolamon Troop with ...

    Article : 82 words
  25. GREYHOUND RACING.

    It was announced yesterday that an application had been lodged with the Chief Secretary's Department for a second licence in the metropolitan area for mechanical hare ...

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  26. DEATHS OF HAWKESBURY RESIDENTS.

    Two old Hawkesbury residents, Mr. John Eales and Mrs. Mary Ann Clements, have passed away. Born at Lower Portland, on the Hawkesbury River, 86 years ago, Mr. Eales ...

    Article : 85 words
  27. AIR SERVICES.

    The managing director of W.A. Airways (Major N. Brearley) said to-day that consideration was being given to the placing of the north-west service on a new ...

    Article : 136 words
  28. LATE SHIPPING.

    ADELAIDE (1084m).—Arr: April 5, Orsova, from eastern States. Dep: April 5, Orsova, for London; Stassfurt, for Continental ports. ...

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  29. WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL

    Westminster Hospital, one of the oldest hospitals, and, owing to its position opposite Westminister Abbey, perhaps the best-known in London, is shortly to be vacated. ...

    Article : 145 words
  30. CHRISTMAS ISLAND

    The cruising liner Cathay to-day visited Christmas Island, a lonely island about midway between Fiji and Hawaii. As the Cathay, hoisting her name in flags ...

    Article : 146 words
  31. THIEF IN VICARAGE.

    A thief entered the vicarage during the absence of the Rev. Mr. Smith and his family at evensong, and stole the contents of a purse, a small diamond ring, and a mission box. ...

    Article : 40 words
  32. THE CALL-UP

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

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  33. ANGLERS' CATCH.

    A fishing party from Glen Innes during the holidays caught 150 fish, including a 10lb cod, in the river about ten miles on the Glen Innes side of Texas. ...

    Article : 35 words
  34. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 240 words
  35. CAR COLLISION AFTER WEDDING.

    Mr. and Mrs F. D. Lane, who had just been married, and were proceeding to the reception, were involved in a car collision. No one was injured. ...

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  36. SIR PHILIP STREET.

    The former Chief Justice of New South Wales (Sir Philip Street), who arrived today by the Rotorua after a holiday in England, said, "I cannot pose as a financial or ...

    Article : 74 words
  37. CRIMEAN VETERAN.

    Among the patients in the district hospital is Mr. William Baily. He is a Crimean veteran, and is 97 years of age. He has been in Boggabri for more than 60 years. ...

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  38. MR. PARKHILL IN LONDON.

    The Australian Postmaster-General (Mr. Parkhill) will sail from London on Saturday after a strenuous week in completing his discussions on communications. He has obtained ...

    Article : 161 words
  39. MILITARY FUNERAL.

    A military funeral was this morning accorded Trooper R. L. Clarke, who was killed at the camp of the 16th Light Horse Regiment. The procession was led by the firing. ...

    Article : 93 words
  40. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The price of gold to-day was £6/14/8 an ounce fine, compared with £6/14/3 yesterday. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. ...

    Article : 481 words
  41. CASUALTIES.

    James Frost, 41, of Marshall-street, Moore Park, was dynamiting a trench for water and sewerage purposes in Reserve-street, Gladesville, yesterday, when one of the ...

    Article : 460 words
  42. YOUTHS THROWN FROM MOTOR CYCLE.

    Erie Bruce Hatcher, 18, and Leslie Cartwright, 15, members of the 1st Branxton troop of Boy Scouts, were returning from Greta on a motor cycle lost night, when the ...

    Article : 68 words
  43. SUGGESTED SITE FOR CATHEDRAL.

    The plan shows the proposed addition to the St. Philip's site, and a cathedral based on the Greek Cross plan of St. Sophia, at Constantinople, capable of seating about 1100 in the central open area, and nearly 5000 on special occasions. It will be noted that the proposed building is axially in line with the bridge approach, and also ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 103 words
  44. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 192 words
  45. BRITISH MEAT IMPORTS.

    The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Stanley Baldwin), writing to the Worcestershire Farmers' Union, admits that beef prices remain unsatisfactory, but claims that within ...

    Article : 208 words
  46. PARISH HALL OPENED.

    The new parish hall erected at St. Luke's, North Grafton parish, was dedicated and officially opened by the Bishop of Grafton (Dr. J. W. Ashton). It cost £282, of which ...

    Article : 55 words
  47. TEACHERS' SCHOOL.

    Welcoming about 45 teachers who are attending the Education Department's agricultural and horticultural school, the Mayor (Alderman Chivers) said the delegates were ...

    Article : 109 words
  48. FROM KASHMIR TO PACIFIC.

    Commander R. A. H. McConnell, formerly of the Royal Navy and the Royal Indian Marine, who reached Sydney yesterday by the Straithaird, has been hunting game in ...

    Article : 158 words
  49. NEW SCHOOL.

    The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) has informed Mr. G. Wilkins. M.L.A., that preliminary work for a new Public school at Bathurst will commence at an early date, ...

    Article : 105 words
  50. TO-DAY.

    Theatre Royal: "White Horse Inn," 7.50. Criterion Theatre: "Fresh Fields," 8. St. James Theatre: "Queen Christina," 12, 2, 5, 8. ...

    Article : 193 words
  51. DAVIS CUP TEAM.

    Notwithstanding the cricket match a crowd of 500 watched the Australian tennis players practise at the Garden Club on a perfect, very fast court. Owing to lack of practice, all the ...

    Article : 130 words
  52. DAMAGING OF ORNAMENTAL TREE.

    Describing the act as one of gross vandalism, Mr. Ryan, P.M., fined, Douglas Gemmill £5 and costs, in default 10 days' imprisonment, on a charge of damaging an ornamental tree, ...

    Article : 82 words
  53. AUSTRALIAN SEAPLANE

    A seaplane, which was built at Mascot by Tugan Aircraft, Ltd., for Rabaul Airways, Ltd., was loaded on the motorship Macdhul yesterday for shipment to Rabaul. It is ...

    Article : 73 words
  54. DIPHTHERIA.

    The Board of Health returns disclose that during March there were 276 cases of diphtheria in the metropolis, compared with 231 in March last year. There were nine deaths ...

    Article : 31 words
  55. SUBURBAN PICTURE THEATRES.

    Programmes of Suburban Picture Theatres will be found in the Amusements Advertisements Columns. ...

    Article : 5 words
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