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  2. SHIPPING.

    Burwah, s, 2317 tons, Captain Maine, from Melbourne, 4.40 a.m. Howard Smith, Ltd., agents. Cardross, s, 1364 tons. Captain Hansen, from Brisbane, via Newcastle, 7.46 a.m. James Patrick ...

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  3. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 345 words
  4. TO-DAY'S SPORTING FIXTURES.

    First Grade (conclusion of tenth round).—Manly v North Sydney, Manly; Balmain v Western Suburbs, Sydney Cricket Ground: Petersham v Randwick, Coogee; Cumberland v Waverley, Waverley; Gordon ...

    Article : 452 words
  5. TROTTING CLUB'S RACES.

    The meeting of the New South Wales Trotting Club on Thursday resulted:- Approved Handicap of £100, 1[?]m.—First division: Childewood Choice, by Childewood—dam by May's ...

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  6. FIJIAN PRINCE.

    Prince George Cokobau, who returned by the Ventura to school in Sydney on Thursday from Suva. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. TOURIST TRAVEL.

    The importance of tourist traffic to Australia was emphasised at the monthly dinner of the Travel Promotion Leageu last night, when the guests of honour were Mr. D. L. ...

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  8. TUTANKHAMON.

    On the 15th of this month the tomb of King Tutankhamon will again be open to visitors, Mr. Howard Carter having completed the clearance of the tomb-chamber. It has ...

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  9. DEPARTURES.—Feb. 6.

    Marama, s, for Wellington, 3.55 p.m. Naldera, R.M.S., for London, via ports, 5.1 p.m. Mareeba, s, for Queensland ports, 6.15 p.m. Koranul, s, for Tasmanian ports, 7.14 p.m. ...

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  10. VESSELS DUE TO-DAY.

    British Diplomat, [?] from Abadan (Berry's Bay), about 10 a.m. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., agents. City of Glasgow, s. from New York, via New Zealand ports (stream), night. Birt and Co., Ltd., ...

    Article : 349 words
  11. PREVIOUS FLOODS.

    The most destructive floods recorded in the Brisbane River occurred some 40 yeais ago, in the eighties and nineties. There is an extensive watershed extending from Enoggera up to ...

    Article : 607 words
  12. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,170 words
  13. LONDON DOCTOR'S VISIT.

    Sir Gould May, who arrived in Sydney by the Mongolia on Thursday en route to Fiji. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  14. OVERSEA VESSELS IN PORT.

    Almkerk, s. Neutral Bay. Australien, m s, No. 3 wharf. Woolloomooloo. Cape St. Columbia, s, Mort's Dock. Mamiltus, s, No. 2 wharf, Darling Harbour. ...

    Article : 87 words
  15. CRICKET.

    At the last meeting of the N.S.W. Cricket Umpires' Association it was decided not to hold the annual dinner this year. Members said that there were a large number of umpires out of ...

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  16. MORUYA RACES.

    The first day's racine of the annual meeting under the A.J.C. rules was held to-day in splendid weather. The attendance was good. Opening Handicap. 8f.—Percyllene, 8-12 (Green), ...

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  17. CLEARANCES.—Feb. 6.

    Marama, s, 6497 tons, Captain Sewell, for Wellington. Naldera, R.M.S., 16,088 tons. Captain Harrison, for London, via Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle, ...

    Article : 104 words
  18. METHODIST MISSIONS.

    The Methodist Board of Missions, [?] the recommendations of a large committee which had been set up to explore the matter, agreed to considerable reductions of ...

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  19. NORTHERN QUEENSLAND TOUR.

    With Mr. E. L. Waddy as manager, a team of well-known Australian cricketers will leave Sydney for Queensland by the Ormiston on March 17. The team will consist of:—Allan Kippax, D. ...

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  20. LATEST MOVEMENTS.

    CITY OF GLASGOW, cargo steamer, which is due from New York, via New Zealand ports, to-night, will anchor in the stream. She will proceed to No. 21 wharf, Pyrmont, at 6 a.m. on Monday. ...

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  21. O'LOUGHLIN CUP.

    The following team will represent the Catholic Club against the Hibernian Society in the second test for the cup, to be played on No. 24 wicket, Moore Pork, to-morrow: ...

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  22. MENANGLE PARK CLUB.

    Malden Welter Handicap, 6f.—First division: Dormie, 9; Mountebank, 8-7; All Grey, 8-6; Main Crosse, 8-5; Appotenic, 8-4; Whoopee, 8-3; M.P., 8-2; Duke Wallace, 8-2; Birthday Present (imp.), ...

    Article : 483 words
  23. CYCLING.

    The Australasian amateur championships will be held at the Canterbury Velodrome on February 14 and 21, and will be contested by representatives of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and ...

    Article : 295 words
  24. CITY GIRLS.

    Vigoro.—A grade: Enfield, 2.30 p.m., Enfield v Akubra 1. B Grade.—Sutherland, 2.30 p.m., McDowells v Sutherland: Kensington, 2.30 p.m., Carlton v ...

    Article : 187 words
  25. RECOMMISSIONING OF KALINGO.

    The recommissioning of the Union S.S. company's freighter Kalingo has been postponed until next Saturday. She was to have loaded a cargo of timber at Coffs Hnrbour to-day for New Zealand, ...

    Article : 68 words
  26. TRAIN STRIKES CAR.

    A man and his two sons had a remarkable escape from death this afternoon, when a goods train crashed into a motor car at the railway crossing near Corembob. ...

    Article : 161 words
  27. GREYHOUND RACING.

    Thirteen races will be submitted at Harold Park to-night, when the Greyhound Coursing Association will stage its customary Saturday night meeting. A start will be made at 8 p.m. ...

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  28. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    A noisy meeting of mare than 1000 unemployed was held at Gran ville last night. Speakers strongly criticised the Government for its failure to provide work, and alleged ...

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  29. NIEUW HOLLAND DELAYED.

    Delayed by the cyclone off the Queensland coast, the Dutch passenger steamer Nieuw Holland has omitted her call at Brisbane. A wireless message received from the captain last night stated that ...

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  30. UNIVERSITY CARILLON.

    The Vice-chancellor has appointed Miss Enid Phyllis Carpenter, B.A., honorary assistant carilionist of the University War Memorial Carillon. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  31. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (1958m).—Jan 6, Idomeneus, m s, en route to Brisbane from Batavia, passed Goode Island this afternoon. BRISBANE (510m).—Arr. Feb. 6, Ormiston, s, ...

    Article : 421 words
  32. BASEBALL.

    A sensation in National League baseball circles has been caused by the withdrawal of the Paramount team from the summer competition. Paramount was the leading team in the first grade competition, ...

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  33. GENERAL STRIKE THREAT.

    Outspoken opposition to the general strike proposed by Sydney unions to combat the reduction of 10 per cent. in wages, which will be discussed at the All-Australian Trade Union ...

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  34. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP.

    B. Dobson has been selected to represent Tasmania in the Australian amateur cycling championship race, to be held at Sydney on February 14 and 21. He leaves by the Zealandia on ...

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  35. MOTOR BOATING.

    C. C. Wakefield and Co., Ltd., have received advice that on December 14, on the River Medina, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Mr. Charles Harrison, driving Mr. J. W. Shillan's outboard motor boat, ...

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  36. COURSING.

    Bold Girl won the principal stake at Mascot yesterday, when the Australasian Coursing Club held its weekly meeting with live hares. Verse Milk finished second. ...

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  37. SCHOOL SPORT.

    At next Monday afternoon's meeting of sportsmasters the cricket season for commercial and Junior technical (second year) and primary schools will be finalised. It is planned to commence the ...

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  38. BILLIARDS.

    Scores in the match between Lindrum and Newman are:- Newman (receives 7000), 15,450, including breaks of 263, 921, and 422, v Lindrum, 6844, including ...

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  39. TEMPERANCE EDUCATION.

    The N.S.W. Young People's Temperance Educational Council is assisting leaders and workers in the movement by arranging a series of Saturday summer schools and special ...

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  40. THE MAILS.

    Darwin, via Townsville, supplementary mail.—(Letters) 3 p.m. (Malabar). Java, Timor, Singapore, Penang, supplementary mail, via Townsville—3 p.m. (Malabar). ...

    Article : 244 words
  41. ENTON'S CREW.

    According to the Sydney agents for the motorship Enton, which was abandoned last week, after going ashore on the south-east coast of New Caledonia, the vessel's crew is ...

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  42. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m.).—Arr.: Feb. 6, Cambridge, s, from Antwerp. Dep.: Feb. 6, Ulimaroa, s, for Sydney. WELLINGTON (1239m).—Dep: Feb 6, ...

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  43. FOOTBALL IN GREAT BRITAIN.

    To-day's matches resulted:- Association.—First division: Leicester City v Arsenal. 2-7. Rugby Union.—County championship, semi-final: ...

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  44. ROWING.

    Excellent entries have been received for the Balmain-Drummoyne-Glebe regatta on February 14. Entries and positions are:- Lightweight Malden Fours.—First heat: ...

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  45. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    At London Ralsdale. s, from Australian ports (left Melbourne November 21). At Port Said: Commissaire Ramel, s, en route from Marseilles to Australian ports (left Marseilles ...

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  46. THEFT OF JEWELLERY.

    Thieves entered the home of Mrs. Isobel Driver, in Milson-avenue, Toorak, this afternoon, and stole, among ether articles, a Platinum and diamond ring valued at £450, ...

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  47. INFLAMMABLE LIQUID ACT.

    The Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) stated yesterday that the Inflammable Liquid (Amendment) Act, having now been passed by Parliament, would come into operation on ...

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  48. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.

    The Criminal Investigation Department is examining the mystery which surrounds the disappearance of Louis J. Carron, 27, a native of Canada, who was last seen on May 25 of ...

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  49. N.S.W. STATE MILITARY BAND.

    At the 27th annual meeting of the New South Wales State Military Band, which took place at the Royal Naval House, the following office-bearers were elected for 1931: ...

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  50. CASE OF LEPROSY.

    A man, about 45 years of age, who lived alone on a selection in the country, has been found suffering from leprosy, and has been Segregated. This is the 13th case now in the ...

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  51. RAILWAY EXCURSIONS.

    The escursion arrangements announced by the Railway Department include cheap travel to and from the country. Tickets available for return within two calendar months will ...

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  52. HAROLD PARK DRAW.

    The Greyhound Coursing Association will hold a meeting at Harold Park to-day, the first course starting at 2.15 p.m. University Stake.—Sir Footgrip. Beverley Girl. ...

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  53. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    The following vessels are expected to be in touch by wireless to-day:- With Sidney.—Aorangi, Burwah, City of Glasgow, Discovery, Esquillno, Kulingo, Karoola, Limerick. ...

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  54. BOXING.

    Bruno Bertruccio, 9st [?]b, beat Young Gildo, 8st 9[?]b. in the main event at Leichhardt Stadium last night. The contest was without serious incident and marked by an absence of skill and ...

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  55. SEAMEN'S BALLOT.

    It now seems unlikely that there will be any changes in the Seamen's Union executive. On the latest ballot returns all the present officials have substantial majorities in the voting. Mr. ...

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  56. MOTOR CAR STOLEN.

    Leaving his motor car, containing goods worth £450, for a few minutes on Thursday Rey Cook, of Wallace-street, Burwood, returned to find it had been stolen. ...

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  57. UNITED KINGDOM MAILS.

    Inward.—Dated London Janrary 8, ex Orontes, due Sydney February [?] dated London January 15, ex Narkunda, due Sydney February 15; dated London January 22, ex Oronsay, due Sydney ...

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  58. LAWN TENNIS.

    Entries for the annual competition close on February 23, and clubs are invited to participate in the following events:- Saturday afternoons, A grade, men's and women's ...

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  59. CYCLIST'S NARROW ESCAPE.

    Bruce Laker, 21, a bricklayer, of Savillestreet, Harbord, had an amazing escape from death last evening, when he was flung beneath a moving tram. The man was riding a cycle ...

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  60. MOTOR OUTING FOR ORPHANS

    More than 100 orphan children of the St. Brigid's Orphanage, Ryde, will be given a picnic by the Shell Automobile Club this afternoon. Forty cars, lent for the afternoon ...

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  61. DEPORTED FROM N.Z.

    Two Australians, Reginald Kennedy, 29, tailor's presser, and Madeline Kast, were convicted of being prohibited immigrants and their deportation was ordered. Kennedy had ...

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  62. OUTPUT OF PEARL SHELL.

    The Government has decided to limit the output of pearl shell on the coast of Western Australia by 50 per cent., owing to the congested state of the market. The number of ...

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  63. AMERICAN MAILS.

    Inward.—Dated San Francisco January 21, ex Makura, due Sydney February 14; dated San Francisco February 5, ex Sierra, due Sydney February 26; dated Vancouver February 4, ex ...

    Article : 64 words
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