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  2. EQUAL RIGHTS

    An important measure, which proposes that mothers shall have the same right of control over their children as fathers, was introuced in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. ...

    Article : 690 words
  3. GROOTE EYLANDT. Mission and Aborigines.

    No decision was reached by the Federal Cabinet to-day regarding the expedition proposed to be sent among the aborigines of Arnhem Land. The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) stated to-day ...

    Article : 538 words
  4. ANGRY SCENE

    Eight policemen were required to quell a disturbance which occurred at the Ryde Council Chambers last night, when a representative of the unemployed sought to address the ...

    Article : 433 words
  5. CUBA. Rebel Junta

    The Government and the provisional president, Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, resigned to-day, turning the Government over to a revolutionary junta ...

    Article : 227 words
  6. BRIDGE VICTIMS.

    Two women, one of whom has not been identified, threw themselves from the Sydney Harbour Bridge yesterday. They were both killed instantly. The total number of ...

    Article : 332 words
  7. EMPIRE DEFENCE. Britain May Build l8 New Ships.

    The special representative of the "Herald" in London says it is believed that the British Admiralty has completed plans for presentation to the Cabinet at an early date for the construction of l8 new warships of various types, and that tenders from private shipbuilders will be invited within a ...

    Article : 201 words
  8. TENNIS.

    In the second round of the United States national singles championship, played at Forest Hills to-day, the members of the Australian Davis Cup team ...

    Article : 1,293 words
  9. LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY.

    Discussing the present movement for greater measures of Australian defence, an expert pointed out yesterday that, in the event of Australia's oversea communications being cut ...

    Article : 552 words
  10. CAPITAL SHIPS.

    The following vessels, it is understood, are covered by the Admiralty's programme:—Four cruisers, eight destroyers, three submarines, one flotilla leader, one convoy sloop, and one ...

    Article : 627 words
  11. MEAT EXPORT.

    Steps have been taken by the Victorian Exporters' Association with a view to ending the dispute about the rates of pay under the "team" system of killing sheep and lambs for ...

    Article : 252 words
  12. BRITAIN.

    Although the next British Industries Fair does not take place until the middle of next February, applications have been received by the Department of Overseas Trade for more ...

    Article : 275 words
  13. SMALL SHIPS.

    An extension of the use of wireless equipment on small coastal vessels, to summon aid in case of emergency, is understood to be recommended in a report submitted to the ...

    Article : 614 words
  14. MISSION COUNCIL.

    In a statement issued yesterday by the Rev. W. J. Burton, chairman, on behalf of the National Missionary Council of Australia, gratification was expressed at the decision of ...

    Article : 228 words
  15. ALLEGED BRIBERY.

    Allegations of bribery and other improper practices in the Criminal Investigation Branch of the police force in relation to the recovery of stolen motor cars were made in the ...

    Article : 864 words
  16. PRESSURE TUNNEL.

    Preparations will be made shortly for testing the first of the two sections of the 8ft tunnel, ten miles in length, and designed to carry water at a high pressure from the Potts ...

    Article : 326 words
  17. 40-HOUR WEEK

    The British Trades Union Congress carried a resolution, instructing the General Council of Trade Unions and all affiliated unions to take every possible step to secure the speedy ...

    Article : 208 words
  18. LIFE SENTENCES.

    At the Central Criminal Court yesterday. Claude William Wallace, 25, motor mechanic, and Eric Newlyn, 26, motor driver, charged with the murder at Bondi, on May l8 of ...

    Article : 358 words
  19. "DEFENCE, NOT DEFIANCE."

    Commenting yesterday on the resolution moved by Mr. J. R. Firth and carried by the Council of Churches, expressing opposition to any increase in defence expenditure, Mr. ...

    Article : 429 words
  20. NAVAL DEFENCE.

    Speaking at a meeting of the East Sydney Division of the United Australia party at King's Cross last night, Captain H. J. Feakes, former Captain-Superintendent of Sydney ...

    Article : 456 words
  21. U.S. RECOVERY PLAN.

    Public opinion is apparently the first jury chosen by Mr. Roosevelt's Industrial Recovery Administration to decide the case of Mr. Henry Ford, who has not joined the motor car ...

    Article : 284 words
  22. £3000 COMPENSATION

    Frederick Charles Hutt, in Banco Jury Causes, yesterday was awarded £3000 as compensation for the annulment of his appointment as a member of the Metropolitan Meat ...

    Article : 227 words
  23. STORM IN COUNCIL.

    Legal proceedings for an injunction to restrain the Bankstown Municipal Council from proceeding with a five years' contract for the sanitary services is threatened by Alderman ...

    Article : 370 words
  24. WOOL PRICES

    Prices again ruled firm at the previous day's rates at the wool sales yesterday, and were occasionally in the growers' favour. Excellent clearances were made. ...

    Article : 110 words
  25. TRAINING RIFLEMEN.

    Actuated by a desire to co-operate in plans to strengthen the defence of Australia, the National Rifle Association of N.S.W. has decided to reintroduce a series of service matches ...

    Article : 272 words
  26. PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS.

    Martin Pina, the Trench professional tennis champion, states that Henri Cochet, the famous Trench amateur player, has signed no agreement but has been guaranteed 2,000 000 francs ...

    Article : 209 words
  27. SAFEBLOWERS

    A gang of safeblowers broke into the Sutherland Shire Council Chambers early yesterday morning. They attempted to blow open the door of the strongroom, but failed. They ...

    Article : 191 words
  28. THREE ALDERMEN.

    Three members of the Eastwood Council tendered their resignations at last night's meeting of the council. They were the Mayor (Alderman R. J. Small) and Aldermen A. E. ...

    Article : 104 words
  29. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

    At least 21 persons were killed and more than 100 injured to-night when a f[?] train telescoped two passenger coaches on the fast Erle railroad, at Binghampton. ...

    Article : 76 words
  30. DEFENCE OF AUSTRALIA LEAGUE.

    The committee of the Defence of Australia League, of which the convener is Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.P., has taken an office at 8a Castlereagh-street, city, where inquiries concerning ...

    Article : 74 words
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