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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. DEATH OF MR. G. BEST.

    Mr. George Best, 73, who died last night was well known in trotting and coursing circles. He was a breeder of a number of trotting horses, some of which are now engaged ...

    Article : 56 words
  3. ARBITRATION BILL.

    The select committee of the Legislative Council sat again yesterday to inquire into the provisions of the Arbitration Bill. James William Allen, general secretary of ...

    Article : 224 words
  4. SIR WILLIAM McBEATH.

    The death occurred at his residence. Warrawee, Orrang-road, Toorak, Melbourne, yesterdoy of Sir William George McBeath. K.B.E. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 201 words
  5. SALVAGE HOPELESS.

    So serious was the position of the Malabar shortly after she had gone ashore that the owners and underwriters considered that an attempt to tow her off by means of powerful ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. ROYAL SHOW. PEOPLE'S DAY.

    Brilliant sunshine flooded the grounds. The grass looked fresh and inviting, the streets and little alleyways cool and clean. The whirring machinery shone bravely, and so did the glossy ...

    Article : 603 words
  7. MACHINERY.

    Amalgamated Wireless, Ltd., can be relied upon always to make an effective display at the Royal Show, and their exhibition this year of the latest type of Radiolas is no ...

    Article : 833 words
  8. AWARDS.

    Cheese: The gold medal for the maker of the cheese exhibited by the most successful exhibitor in four stated classes was won by Mr. J. D Wakeling, c. o. Macleay River Co operative ...

    Article : 223 words
  9. PASSENGERS' EXPERIENCES.

    Mr. T. J. Bennett, of Melbourne, who was proceeding to Singapore, to take up a position with the Anglo-Malaya Tin Dredging Company in the Malay States, said that he ...

    Article : 2,475 words
  10. INJURED BY CAR.

    When crossing the main street, Maurice Savage, of Tintenbar, was knocked down in a motor car and was seriously injured, suffering probably a fracture of the skull. ...

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  11. FIRE AT TULLAMORE.

    The Tullamore picture theatre was destroyed by fire early yesterday. The contents included a valuable cinema machine, player piano, electric lighting plant, and furnishings. ...

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  12. HORSES.

    Champion prize for the best saddle horse exhibited: L. T Watson's Panic. Reserve champion: Miss L. Anschau's Just It. Lady's hack, ridden by lady: L. T. Watson's ...

    Article : 102 words
  13. FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

    Samuel Taylor, 20, victim of a shooting accident near Matong on Sunday, died at Narrandera Hospital yesterday afternoon. He was out with a shooting party in a car. The ...

    Article : 86 words
  14. PARENTS AND CITIZENS.

    The handwriting of school children was among the matters discussed at last night's closing session of the annual conference of the Federation of Parents and Citizens' ...

    Article : 220 words
  15. COWRA UNEMPLOYED.

    The Government has advised the municipal council that the application, made over a month ago, for the means of providing accommodation for the unemployed, would be ...

    Article : 80 words
  16. HORTICULTURE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 258 words
  17. FIGHT WITH INTRUDER.

    Last night Jack Godfrey closed with an intruder at Mr. Caban's dairy, and fought pluckily to keep him until help arrived. The intruder ultimately escaped. The dairy door ...

    Article : 68 words
  18. ANNUAL CONFERENCE.

    The annual conference of the United Commercial Travellers' Association of Australasia, Ltd., was opened yesterday. Mr. J. Schubert, the Federal president, was in the chair. ...

    Article : 847 words
  19. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES SUCCEEDS.

    In the Maitland District Court, before Judge Sheridan, John Thomas Marriott proceeded against Pender Bros., Limited of West Maitland, claiming £100 damages as the result of ...

    Article : 81 words
  20. MR. COLEMAN, M.P.

    Mr. Coleman, M.P., the member for Reid, last night said that at a meeting of the Strathfield branch of the A.L.P., held on Wednesday night, a resolution was moved ...

    Article : 67 words
  21. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    Owen Joseph Leo Woodcroft and Cedric Horace John Eather, who had pleaded guilty to charges of breaking, entering, and stealing at Aberdeen, where brought before Judge ...

    Article : 131 words
  22. MUNGANA ACTION.

    On behalf of Messrs. Goddard, Reid, McCormack, and Theodore, Messrs. Biggs and Biggs, solicitors, to-day served on the Crown Solicitor (Mr. Henchman) the defence in ...

    Article : 45 words
  23. WOODCHOPPING.

    The wood-chopping arena, which has been the scene of many exciting contests between the champion axemen of the Commonwealth, was one of the most attractive parts of the ...

    Article : 583 words
  24. THROWN FROM HORSE.

    Dan Smith, an old man, was thrown from his horse when the animal became fractions. Smith was taken to the Berry Hospital in an unconscious condition. ...

    Article : 33 words
  25. RING EVENTS.

    A large crowd gathered about the show ring yesterday, and the various exhibitions of hunting and jumping and the riding displays of the ladies attracted keen interest. ...

    Article : 681 words
  26. OLD STUDENTS' UNION.

    At a meeting of the Dubbo High School Old Students' Union Mr. Jim Palmer was elected a life member. An enlarged painting of tha former headmaster, Mr. H. Cowie, who is new ...

    Article : 103 words
  27. UNEMPLOYMENT.

    Parkes Municipal Council, by five votes" to two, accepted the Unemployment Relief Council's offer of £79,000 at 3 per cent., to instal a sewerage system here. ...

    Article : 79 words
  28. HORSES BOLT AT WONGARBON.

    The main street of Wongarbon was electri[?] yesterday when two horses bolted. The first horse, attached to a sulky, frightened a horse attached to a springcart. The driver of the ...

    Article : 79 words
  29. MOTOR STANDS BUSY.

    With the greatly improved attendance at the Show yesterday, exhibitors found themselves kept busy all day explaining the good points of their cars. Every stand had its ...

    Article : 419 words
  30. IN HEAVY SEAS.

    Towards midnight, under the influence of a 40-knot southerly gale, heavy seas began to break over the Malabar fore and aft. The spray at times completely obscured the funnel ...

    Article : 307 words
  31. POPULAR SCIENCE.

    At the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Pitt-street, lost night, Mr. James Nangle, Government Astronomer, gave a lecture under the auspices of the Australian Gaslight Popular Science Club. Mr. ...

    Article : 242 words
  32. RECEIPTS £248—PROFIT £25.

    Although gross receipts from the Don. Bradman reception carnival totalled over [?] the profits only amounted to £25. BATHURST.—A fire at Healey's ...

    Article : 133 words
  33. INDEX. NEWS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 159 words
  34. FOUND DEAD IN RESERVE.

    Eric M. Corderoy, 56, who retired last year after being associated with the Sydney Grammar School for about 30 years, was found dead in the Lawson Memorial Reserve to-day. He ...

    Article : 83 words
  35. OVER STEEP BANK.

    Although a motor car left the road at Palm Beach yesterday and rolled over and over down a steep embankment until it crashed against the trunk of a strong tree, the occupants of the ...

    Article : 164 words
  36. ELECTORAL DEPARTMENT.

    The Acting Commonwealth Electoral Officer for New South Wales (Mr. J. E. Stewart), when interviewed regarding a letter signed 'Another Elector," published in yesterday's ...

    Article : 78 words
  37. NESTLE'S INTERESTING DISPLAY.

    Among the many interesting exhibits at the show is that of the Nestle and AngloSwiss Condensed Milk Co. (Australasia), Ltd., which displays the many and varied ...

    Article : 176 words
  38. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 196 words
  39. GRAND PARADE.

    After lunch there was a grand parade of horses, cattle, trotters, and ponies, and harness horse and pony turnouts. It was a remarkable sight, and demonstrated very ...

    Article : 213 words
  40. "SNOWDROPPERS."

    Sneak thieves who concentrate upon looting suburban clothes-lines at night, known to the police under the general title of "snowdroppers." have been extremely active in many ...

    Article : 212 words
  41. DEATH OF NATIVE.

    At the Supreme Court, Long Jack was charged with murdering Nym Nym had been accused of causing the death of his wife last year, and one of her relatives had demanded ...

    Article : 56 words
  42. NIGHT PROGRAMME.

    The "Angus and Coote" equestrienne contest over hurdles created much interest. Miss Emilie Roach secured the award. The "Verey's" Trot provided several thrilling ...

    Article : 176 words
  43. PILOT STEAMER.

    A mishap to the steering gear of the pilot steamer Captain Cook last night caused the vessel to He helpless outside the Heads for about two hours. The Captain Cook preceded ...

    Article : 162 words
  44. PRICE OF BREAD.

    Referring to the increased cost of bread, Dr. L. J. FitzPatrick, of 11 Prince Alfred-street, Mosman in a letter to the Editor, states that his wife is able to make a 1lb damper at a ...

    Article : 56 words
  45. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

    Several classes in the horse sections will be judged in the ring to-day. They include tradesmen's turnouts and several consolation classes for hacks and harness horses. ...

    Article : 102 words
  46. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 60 words
  47. TRAM SERVICES.

    Special services of trams will be run from Circular Quay and Railway to the Agricultural Ground to-day, commencing at 8.5 a.m., and a special tram will be run for conveyance ...

    Article : 66 words
  48. N.Z. FINANCE BILL.

    The House of Representatives early this morning, with the assistance of the closure against the Labour Opposition, passed the Finance Bill, which provided for a 10 per cent. ...

    Article : 53 words
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