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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. GRAFTON QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At Grafton Quarter Sessions, before Judge Clancy, Archibald Keith Rowe, Norman Eric Rowe, and Ernest Paul Rowe, who had pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a garage at ...

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  3. WHEAT BONUS.

    The position regarding the wheat hold-up remains practically unaltered. The Wheatgrowers' Union still adheres to its decision to instruct all its members to withhold deliveries ...

    Article : 111 words
  4. SHIELD CRICKET.

    A record-breaking partnership of 281 by K. Rigg and L. Darling placed Victoria definitely on top at the end of the the first day's play in the Sheffield Shield match begun on ...

    Article : 359 words
  5. GOLDEN CASKET.

    Further evidence was given to-day in the case in which Donald Mackay, 45, clerk, and William Liewelyn Evans, 44, traveller, are charged that they and a boy conspired to ...

    Article : 174 words
  6. LYTTON REPORT. No Modification.

    The League of Nations' Council heard further speeches to-day from the Chinese and Japanese delegates on the Manchurian dispute, after which the Lytton Commission was ...

    Article : 90 words
  7. TAXATION.

    Mr. H. D. Braund (of Messrs. Braund and Watt, solicitors), giving evidence before the Royal Commission on Taxation yesterday, said he was convinced that not 2 per cent. of ...

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  8. ENGLISH WICKET-KEEPER'S ACTIVITY.

    L. E. G. Ames, the English wicket-keeper, jumps to take a high return from H. Verity yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  9. MR. GANDHI

    It is authoritatively slated that there is no truth in the rumours that, owing to Lord Sankey's pressure, the Secretary for India (Sir Samuel Hoare) has agreed to Mr. Gandhi's ...

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  10. BOUNTEOUS RAINS.

    Western and Central Western Queensland received a great fillip during last night and to-day, when heavy falls of rain over a wide area were enjoyed, and gave relief to many ...

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  11. "BACK TO WINDSOR."

    The "Back to Windsor" Week is proving a financial and social success. Hundreds of old residents have returned to the town to renew acquaintances and to make new ones. Last ...

    Article : 150 words
  12. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES SUCCEEDS.

    Lilian Hodgeson, formerly a law clerk in the office of Messrs. F. McGuren and Son Grafton, proceeded against Arthur Parry Small in the District Court, before Judge ...

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  13. FIRE IN HAYSHED.

    The wool and hay shed on the Glenmore (Kootingal) property of Mr. C. H. Peters was destroyed by fire. Eight tons of hay was also destroyed. The damage is estimated at £600. ...

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  14. THE GOVERNOR.

    Work as a coal miner, instruction by experts in the ways of snakes, stones, stars, and seeds, and walks amidst scenery of exqulsitively diversified beauty were amongst to-day's ...

    Article : 346 words
  15. FUTURE BROADCASTS.

    Interesting developments in wireless broadcasting were forecasted by Mr. A. O. Anderson (manager of Station 2UW), when giving evidence yesterday before the Royal Commission ...

    Article : 397 words
  16. PRESSURE TUNNEL.

    The Royal Commission inquiring into the failure of the high-pressure water tunnel from Potts Hill to Waterloo, and other matters concerning the administration of the Water and ...

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  17. Y.A.L. BAND.

    The boys of the Young Australia League Band gave a novel performance yesterday afternoon when they played two popular numbers over the city at a height of 2500 feet. ...

    Article : 239 words
  18. WATER DIVINER'S SUCCESS.

    Power to locate underground water channels and to predetermine the quantity of water and its depth was demonstrated by Mr. R. R. Nolan with a divining rod. A flow of 4500 gallons ...

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  19. RAID ON GARAGE.

    A special squad of police raided an old disused garage in Canal-road, an unfrequented part of St. Peters, just before midnight last night, and arrested 55 men, who, it is alleged, ...

    Article : 442 words
  20. HOMESTEAD FARMS.

    More than 1000 applications have been received for 10 homestead farms at Tangle, Bung Creek, and Black Camp Creek. A ballot for the farms will be conducted by the Land Board ...

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  21. WATCHMAN FIRES THREE SHOTS.

    An intruder in the home of the Missel Hoskins in Northumberland-street, about 2 a.m. was disturbed when he was evidently enjoying a meal in the kitchen.: A broken ...

    Article : 60 words
  22. PRINCE OF WALES.

    The Prince of Wales returned to London tonight after having spent two extremely busy days in visiting various institutions in the industrial areas of Lancashire, designed to ...

    Article : 118 words
  23. HYDRO-ELECTRICITY.

    Dorrigo Shire Council is applying to the Unemployment Relief Council for a loan of £5000 to carry out extensions from the Dorrigo hydro-electric station to the rural districts ...

    Article : 95 words
  24. AUSTRALIA'S IMPROVEMENT English Financiers Impressed.

    On leaving London to join the Narkunda at Marseilles, the governor of the Commonwealth Bank (Mr. E. C. Riddle) told the Australian Press Association that he was well satisfied ...

    Article : 140 words
  25. ACCIDENTS AT NEVERTIRE.

    Arthur Jones, son of Mr. G. Jones, accompanied by his brother and Ray Hamblin, of Toora, Nevertire, was driving a young horse in a sulky, when one of the reins broke. The ...

    Article : 87 words
  26. THE CALL-UP

    A call-up for employment will be made on Monda., as follows:— B and C classifications: Men registered at Liverpool agency report at Council ...

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  27. DYESTUFFS INDUSTRY.

    The report, issued to-night, of the Dyestuffs Industry Development Committee recommends that the Dyestuffs Importation Regulation Act, 1920, be continued on its ...

    Article : 161 words
  28. KNITTED GOODS.

    "The Australian fabric knitting industry can be rated as efficient, and as far as can be judged, is providing the public with knitted piece goods and garments at reasonable ...

    Article : 217 words
  29. BITTEN BY SNAKES.

    Jack Priest, employed on Gillendoon Station, was the first victim of snakebite in the district this summer. He made a good recovery in the district hospital. ...

    Article : 64 words
  30. INDEX. NEWS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 366 words
  31. STATE LOTTERY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 106 words
  32. WOOL INDUSTRY.

    Mr. Henry Ayrton, president of the British Wool Federation, amplifying an earlier statement on the wool committee's report, adheres to his opposition to price fixation and market ...

    Article : 126 words
  33. INFANT'S BODY FOUND.

    The body of a fully developed male infant was found at the sanitary depot this morning. The body was viewed by the coroner and the police, and was removed to the ...

    Article : 100 words
  34. N.Z. EXCHANGE RATE.

    The Bank of New Zealand's opposition to any increase in the exchange rate was conveyed to the Prime Minister (Mr. Forbes) in the form of a resolution passed by a special ...

    Article : 169 words
  35. MR. COMPTON MACKENZIE.

    The case was resumed to-day in which Mr. Compton Mackenzie, the novelist, is charged with communicating to his publishers information gained as an officer of the forces, contrary ...

    Article : 114 words
  36. SOLDIERS INDIGNANT.

    Alleging that silo managers who had been asked to employ returned soldiers in positions at silos during the wheat season had treated "Diggers" with hostility, Forbes branch of ...

    Article : 55 words
  37. COUNCIL OF WOMEN.

    The final business session of the first annual conference of the National Council of Women of Australia was held at the Town Hall to-day, when it was unanimously agreed that the ...

    Article : 119 words
  38. EARL OF CAVAN

    General the Earl of Cavan has been appointed to succeed the late Lord Methuen as a field-marshal. [The Earl of Cavan, who has been Colonel ...

    Article : 131 words
  39. RELIEF TO WHEATGROWERS

    In a statement issued on behalf of the Australian Country party yesterday. It is stated that the Federal Government scheme for assistance to wheatgrowers does not fully meet ...

    Article : 191 words
  40. HEALTH CENTRE OPENED.

    The baby health centre recently established by the Country Women's Association was officially opened to-day by the Mayor (Alderman L. Jabour). The Mayor ...

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  41. GOLD MINING SCHEME.

    The Redfern Unemployed Co-operative Goldmining Scheme, which was inaugurated by the Redfern branch of the U.A.P., has established quarters at 156 Redfern-street. Mr. A. N ...

    Article : 112 words
  42. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 287 words
  43. FARMERS' RELIEF.

    Albury Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting last night, admitted making an error of judgment in protesting against the provisions of the Farmers' Relief Bill in view of the ...

    Article : 303 words
  44. AVIATION.

    Mrs. J. A. Mollison will commence her return flight to England between December 9 and December 12, when there will be a full moon. She has requested that her gratitude ...

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  45. RAILMOTOR SERVICES.

    The following alterations were announced in the Monday to Friday railmotor service between Sutherland apd Waterfall, commencing on November 28 next:— ...

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  46. MAN RUNS AMUCK.

    A message from Seattle (Washington) says that a Filipino, armed with a bolo (a large single-edged knife), ran amuck in a street to-day. He killed six persons, and wounded 15. ...

    Article : 54 words
  47. LEICHHARDT BY-ELECTION.

    The former Attorney-General (Mr. J. Lamaro) has been endorsed as State Labour candidate to contest the Leichhardt by-election created by the death of Mr. B. Olde, M.L.A ...

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  48. BUTTER EXPORTS.

    A conference of representatives of the Queensland Butter Board, the co-operative dairy companies, and the Queensland Butter and Cheese Shippers' Association, carried a ...

    Article : 132 words
  49. MUSIC LOVERS' CLUB.

    [Mr. J. M. Prentice delivered a lecture last night to members of the Music Lovers' Club on some artists of the past. Mr. Prentice, referring to Eugene Ysaye, the ...

    Article : 209 words
  50. NO PLAY IN TENNIS TEST.

    Owing to rain, there was no play to-day in the tennis test match between Australia and the United States. ...

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  51. WHEAT ACREAGE.

    A message from Calgary (Alberta) states that a conference of the four leading wheat exporting countries of the world, with a view to curtailing wheat acreage, was suggested ...

    Article : 137 words
  52. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    In the international tennis tournament at Rio de Janeiro, J. S. Olliff (Britain) defeated Pernambuco, 6-2, 6-2, 8-6; Edward Avory (Britain) defeated Costa, 6-3, 8-6, 6-1. ...

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  53. SHALE OIL.

    At a public meeting at Newnes, it was decided to prepare a petition for submission to the Minister for Development (Senator McLachian), asking for rehabilitation of the ...

    Article : 70 words
  54. MAN FOUND DEAD.

    Percy John Hockey, 48, was found dead in a shed at the rear of his home at McKenziestreet. North Strathfield, yesterday morning. It was discovered that he had died from [?] ...

    Article : 60 words
  55. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 160 words
  56. HORSE SOLD FOR 3d.

    Four horses were sold at the Yarram S[?] yards for /3, /9, 2/6, and 7/ each to-day. ...

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  57. NEW TYPE OF BOMB.

    Satisfactory tests with a new type of aeroplane bomb were conducted at Point Cook yesterday. The bomb was a 2501b fighting type bomb, similar to those used by the Royal Air ...

    Article : 96 words
  58. MINERS' DEMAND.

    Representatives of the Industrial Council met the mining managers in conference again to-day, and sought an irreducible minimum of £4/4/ a week, no rise to take place until ...

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  59. TRIBUTE TO BRAVERY.

    The old boys of the Armidale School have arranged to place a laurel wreath in the chapel ot the Armidale School in memory of Geoffrey Wellslcy Hyman, a law student, who was ...

    Article : 89 words
  60. FEDERAL MINISTERS.

    Federal Ministers who left Canberra tonight for Sydney were the Assistant Treasurer (Senator Massy Greene), the Postmaster-General (Mr. Parkhill), the Minister for ...

    Article : 66 words
  61. SOUTH AFRICAN BEEF.

    The first consignment of chilled beef from the Union of South Africa of 50 tons, which will get the benefit of the Ottawa Agreement, was shipped to-day from Durban, 300 quarters ...

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  62. FOOD RELIEF.

    Sustenance payments throughout Victoria this week were the lowest for l8 months. The decrease is attributed to fewer numbers of unemployed and the systematic check ...

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  63. JAMES B. MURPHY BURSARIES.

    Applications for the James B. Murphy Bursaries, which are tenable either at Sydney University or at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, must be lodged by February 10, 1933. ...

    Article : 55 words
  64. SUBURBAN PICTURE THEATRES.

    Programmes of Suburbnn Picture Theatres will be found in the Amusement Section on page 2 each day. ...

    Article : 23 words
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