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  2. GOLF.

    Play was resumed in the second round of the University championships at Bonnie Doon yesterday. Scores:- T. S. McKay, 80, 79, 159; A. Dalziell, 82, 82, ...

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  3. MEETING AT COONAMBLE.

    The Coonamble P. and A. Race Club's annual meeting began to-day. Results:- Quma Handicap, 5f.—Messrs. G. McMahon and P. Gibson's Fortitude, 10-5 (Mr. R. McMahon), 1; ...

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  4. UNEMPLOYMENT.

    Regret and disappointment have been expressed locally that Lithgow is not included in the preliminary list of places in which works are proposed under the unemployed ...

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  5. EDUCATION.

    The munificent foundation which was established under the will of Andrew Carnegie includes some provision for the encouragement of education within the British Empire. For ...

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  6. THE DEAF AND DUMB.

    The first annual meeting of the New South Wales Association of Deaf and Dumb Citizens was held in David Jones' Auditorium last night. There was a very large attendance ...

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  7. COAL DISPUTE.

    The hearing of evidence relating to the dispute in the coal industry in the southern and western districts of New South Wa[?]s and in Victoria and Tasmania, was ...

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  8. OBITUARY.

    The death occurred recently of Mr. Edward William Desmond Moran, who was secretary of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co., Ltd., for 18 years. Most of Mr. Moran's life had ...

    Article : 87 words
  9. LANE GOVE.

    Mr. H. P. Fitzsimons, the Nationalist candidate for Lane Cove, speaking at Greenwich last night, said that the National party could not but feel confident of the ...

    Article : 319 words
  10. BONNIE DOON.

    The mixed foursomes at Bonnie Doon yesterday produced at least one rather startling result. Mrs. Robinson and A. N. Brown broke the foursome record for the course with 78. Mrs. Robinson is ...

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  11. MRS. NORAH DIXON.

    Mrs. Norah Dixon, wife of Mr. H. R. Dixon, the well-known undertaker, died at her residence, Rosemary, Bellevue-road, Bellevue Hill, on Tuesday, after a long illness. A sad ...

    Article : 349 words
  12. KILLARA ASSOCIATES.

    The L.G.U. bronze medal was won by Mrs. Newton. ...

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  13. MOORE PARK CLUB.

    For the Moore Park Club's Canadian foursomes on Saturday the draw is:- 9 a.m., J. Kerr, B. Jones, W. La Forrest, J. Donnellan; 9.12, E. Mason, H. McNamara, W. ...

    Article : 228 words
  14. SUGAR AGREEMENT.

    A deputation representing sugar growers, millers, and refiners, as well as the Queensland Government, will visit Canberra and interview the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) on ...

    Article : 185 words
  15. FORBES J.C.

    Forbes Jockey Club held [?] meeting to-day. Details:- Maiden Handicap, 5f.—Miss Bronze, 8-9 (Johnson), 1. Idol Bronze, 8-9 (Connors). 2; Fortuneols. ...

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  16. HUNTER'S HILL ASSOCIATES.

    Results of asociates' match, third grade, between Hunter's Hill and Pymble, played at Hunter's Hill, were:- Mrs. Easthaugh, 2 and 1, v Mrs. Giles; Mrs. ...

    Article : 89 words
  17. ELANORA ASSOCIATES.

    Foursomes Stroke Handicap.—Miss K. Hollingda[?] and Mrs. Glen, 113—32. 81: Miss M. Pratten and Miss Wilson. 114—33. 81. Mrs W. C. Paton and Mrs Brewer. 103—20, 83, Miss Thompson and Miss ...

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  18. SERGEANT G. E. WALLACE.

    The funeral of Sergeant George Edward Wallace (4th Battalion), who was accidentally killed on Sunday last, took place in the Church of England portion of the Rookwood ...

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  19. ORARA JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Orara Jockey Club held the annual meeting this afternoon. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Mr. A. B. Cowell's Miss Pat, by Acre—Sartoona, [?] 7-1 (Munee), 1; Mr. ...

    Article : 371 words
  20. ATHLETICS.

    Paavo Nurmi, who may be seen in Australia next summer, is the worlds greatest long-distance runner and has had a remarkable career. Born in Finland in 1897, he was ...

    Article : 349 words
  21. MAIL SORTING.

    Mr. A. B. Corbett, Superintendent of Mails, at the Postal Institute, said last night that the postal-handling system which would commence operation at the General Post Office ...

    Article : 235 words
  22. LOCKED IN PADDED CELL.

    In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. R. Cosgrove presented a petition bearing 82 signatures dealing with the case of Arthur Job, a Hobart carpenter, who, according to ...

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  23. THE LABOUR CAMPAIGN.

    Mr. J. M. Tully, M.L.A., speaking at St. Leonards, said that the determination of conditions of employment by an independent tribunal was of great value to Civil Servants. ...

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  24. DR. P. M. REID.

    The death has occurred at Farnham, Surrey, England, of Dr. Peter McPherson Reid, of Scone. Dr. Reid left Australia in March with his wife, daughter, and eldest son, on ...

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  25. QUIRINDI JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Quirindi Jockey Club's Winter meeting opened to-day, in fine, dull weather. Results:- Opening Handicap, 5[?]f.—Prognostic, 7 (Settles), 1; Carbelluka, 8-7 (Leighton), 2: Wongarbon, ...

    Article : 352 words
  26. MAN FALLS FROM TRAIN.

    When the Cooma mail train was travelling between Bowral and Mittagong early this morning, a passenger saw a man fall from a corridor carriage as the train was passing ...

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  27. DUTIES ON TIMBER.

    Customs officials are understood to be giving consideration to further alterations in the customs duties on timber, and it was rumoured to-night that some slight amendments to ...

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  28. BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY.

    Lady Game and Sir Hugh Allen president of the Royal College of Music (who has actively associated himself with the work of the British Music Society in England) were ...

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  29. SOUTH SYDNEY CLUB.

    Members of the South Sydney Amateur Athletic Club decided a 4[?] miles handicap at Enmore on Tuesday night. Results: ...

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  30. CAPTAIN G. T. WHISH.

    The funeral of Captain George Thomson Whish, who died at his residence, Gleniffer, Glenview-crescent, Hunter's Hill, on Monday, aged 74 years, took place in the Presbyterian ...

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  31. PARRAMATTA TO ENMORE RACE.

    The annual road race from Parramatta to Enmore will eventuate on Saturday. Members will be conveyed to the starting point by motor leaving the Enmore terminus at 1.30 p.m. R. Bateman ...

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  32. THE BRISBANE MARU.

    The last of three new motor freighters, with which the Osaka Shosen Kalsha will maintain a monthly service between Japan and Australian ports, the Brisbane Maru reached Sydney ...

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  33. 48-HOUR WEEK.

    The State Government has lodged 16 applications in the Arbitration Court for leave to apply to amend Government employees' awards by increasing the working hours from 44 to ...

    Article : 89 words
  34. SHIRLEY SCHOOL SPORTS.

    The annual championships of Shirley School, Edgecliff, will take place at Hampden Oval on August 1. ...

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  35. VICTORIA PARK RACES.

    Weights for the minor events at the meeting at Victoria Park on Saturday are:- Fourteen One Handicap, 4f.—Leslie, 9-6; Osaleen, 9-2; Funny Bee, 8-10; My Pacolet, 8-9; All Pop, ...

    Article : 465 words
  36. BURWOOD METHODIST LADIES' COLLEGE.

    The annual athletic sports meeting of the Burwood Methodist Ladies' College was held at St. Lukes Oval. Burwood yesterday afternoon. Prizes were distributed by Mrs J Channon to the ...

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  37. MR. F. O'ROURKE.

    Mr. Franfiis O'Rourke, whose death was announced recently, came to Australia 65 years ago. He is survived by two sons and three daughters and two brothers and one sister. ...

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  38. TALKIE EQUIPMENT.

    The dispute between the Williamstown Council and the Markaphone Talking Picture Company of Sydney was advanced a further stage last night, when the council received a letter ...

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  39. MR. W. F. ROBERTSON.

    The funeral of Mr. William Foxton Robertson, a retired police magistrate, who was killed by a motor car near his home at Ryde, took place in the Church of England portion ...

    Article : 292 words
  40. LIGHT RAIN.

    Light showers which fell over the city and suburbs early last night may be followed to-day by further rain. Rain is forecast for the west during the next 24 hours. ...

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  41. BUSH FIRES ACT.

    The State Cabinet has decided to bring the Bush Fires Act, passed last season, into operation on October 1. The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) said ...

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  42. PROHIBITION ISSUE.

    The determination of the New South Wales Prohibition Alliance to participate in elections was expressed by the Rev. R. B. S. Hammond, in art address at Lane Cove. On the principle ...

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  43. NEW SOUTH WALES WALKING CLUB.

    In addition to the 20 miles championship of the New South Wales Walking Club on Saturday, an eight miles handicap will be decided, starting from Parramatta and Croydon roads, Croydon. ...

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  44. WOMEN'S SUCCESS.

    For the fourth year in succession a woman has won the Newdigate prize poem, says the London "News-Chronicle." It was announced that the judges have ...

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  45. GRAFTON SCHOOL BEATS LISMORE.

    The annual winter cup contest between students of Grafton and Lismore High Schools, which will be decided on athletics football, tennis, basket-ball hockey and debating commenced to-day with ...

    Article : 361 words
  46. GREYHOUND RACING.

    Notwithstanding showery weather there was a fair attendance at the Greyhound Coursing Association's meeting at Harold Park last night, when 11 events were decided with the mechanical hare. ...

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  47. PARK DEDICATED.

    The Minister for Lands (Mr. Bull) to-day dedicated the Walter Day Park in commemoration of the public services rendered to the town and district by Mr. Walter Day, ...

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  48. THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT.

    The electors of Waverton and Wollstonecraft will vote on Saturday under precisely the same conditions as they did at the previous State election. A great part of their ...

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  49. NEWPORT RAILWAY.

    At a meeting of the Manly-Warringah District Railway and Advancement League last night Mr. F. M. Swann, a representative of one of the five companies interested in the ...

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  50. MRS. D. McDIARMID.

    The death occurred on Tuesday morning at her residence, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Manse, Longueville, of Mrs. McDiarmid, wife of the Rev. Duncan McDiarmid. Mrs. ...

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  51. BOOTMAKING SCHOOL.

    The annual prize distribution of the New South Wales Bootmaking School (Erskineville) took place at the hall of the Australian Boot Trade Employees' Federation. Eveleigh-street, ...

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  52. TO-DAY'S MEETINGS.

    The selected National candidate, Mr. H. P. Fitzsimons, will speak at 3 p.m., Crow's Nest, Presbyterian Hall, with Mrs. R. R. S. Mackinnon, O.B.E.; at 8 p.m., In the Lana Cove School of ...

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  53. GENERAL BLAMEY.

    A motion of confidence in Brigader-General Blamey, Chief Commissioner of Police, was carried by the State council of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers' League ...

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  54. CITY GIRLS' A.S.A.

    Baseball.—Domain 1. 1.30 p.m.; Golden Eagles v Nestles 2. Domain 1, 3.15 p.m.: M[?]mosa v Redwinns. Domain [?] 1.30 p.m.: Gabonde v vikings 1. Domain 2, 3.15 p.m.: Atalanta v Nestles 1. ...

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  55. ANTI-IMPERIALISTS.

    Various persons claiming to be delegates from trade unions, A.L.P. branches, factory committees, unemployed organisations, radical societies, and kindred bodies, met in ...

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  56. MASKED ROBBERS.

    John Mate, a shopkeeper, of Womerah-avenue, Darlinghurst, has reported to the police that on Tuesday night, as he was counting his cash three masked men, each holding ...

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  57. BODY FOUND IN FARM COVE.

    The body of a man was recovered from the harbour by Constables Moses and Gold, of the Water Police, yesterday morning. A passenger on a ferry noticed it floating near ...

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  58. QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS.

    The Premier (Mr. Moore) said to-day that the Government did not intend taking action to exempt certain railway employees from the operation of the basic wage ...

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  59. ANNIVERSARY OF POZIERES.

    Members of the 1st Division, A.I.F., led by the president (Dr. Purdy), the secretary (Mr. Stagg), and the executive of the Returned Soldiers' League, and by the present ...

    Article : 85 words
  60. BOXING AND WRESTLING.

    The Railway and Tramway Institute annual amateur boxing and wrestling championships will commence on August 8, and be continued each Friday night until September 12. Divisions are:—Boxing: ...

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  61. ROBBERY AT SAVOY HOTEL.

    Banknotes and silver to the extent of £100 were stolon from the Savoy Hotel, Castlereagh-street, on Monday afternoon, from the manager's office. ...

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  62. YOUTH DIES FROM INJURIES.

    William Chapman, 19, of Messiter-street, Canterbury, died at Canterbury Hospital yesterday from injuries received when he fell from his bicycle last Thursday. ...

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