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  2. MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL AS A UNION BRICKLAYER.

    Our cable messages yesterday stated that Mr. Winston Churchill, had become a trade unionist. During his,summer vacation he helped to build a house on his estate at Westerham, laying the bricks himself. Mr. Lane, Mayor of Batterson, invited Mr. Churchill to join the Amalgamated Union of Building Trades Workers, and Mr. Churchill, who incidentally, took a leading part in suppressing the general strike of two years ago, appreciated the humour of the idea and consented to become a ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 109 words
  3. LACHLAN BASIN.

    Particulars were announced yesterday by the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) of the plans for the development of the Lachlan River basin, which have been approved by the British ...

    Article : 782 words
  4. LIQUOR RAID.

    Romano's Cafe. 105 York-street, city, was raided by the police last night. The manager, a walter, and the harman were arrested on a charge of selling liquor ...

    Article : 346 words
  5. STATE SESSION.

    When the Legislative Assembly met yesterday, Mr. Booth moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the refusal of the Minister ...

    Article : 1,864 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    In a fire which broke out in a weatherboard cottage on the Parkes-road three rooms and furniture were destroyed. The house was occupied by Mr. J. Johnson and family, and was ...

    Article : 80 words
  7. SOUTH SYDNEY.

    At the School of Arts, Kensington, yesterday afternoon, Mr. Bruce addressed a meeting of women for the first time since the present campaign was opened. Miss Hynes ...

    Article : 655 words
  8. FORBES GARDEN COMPETITION.

    The fourth annual garden competition organised by the Forbes Town improvement Committee for town beautification resulted:- "A" section: F. Harris,70 points; H. B. Sweet, ...

    Article : 108 words
  9. RECORD OF LANDHOLDERS LOST.

    A remarkable state of affairs exists in the Forbes P.P. Board office. All records of landholders whose fences have been certificated under the Government scheme for half rates ...

    Article : 108 words
  10. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the wollongong Quarter Sessions to-day before Acting Judge Milner Stephen, Victor Clyde, cook, was found guilty of larceny, or receiving and arson, and was sentenced to ...

    Article : 92 words
  11. ROYAL NORTH SHORE. HOSPITAL.

    JUDGE A. THOMSON, who has been elected president of the Royal North Shore Hospital, in succession to the late Mr. W. M. Vindin. Judge ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 52 words
  12. ALLEGED BROKEN PROMISES.

    When the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) entered the Randwick Town Hall last night, where he addressed a large meeting in support of Mr. G. J. Baker, selected National ...

    Article : 1,012 words
  13. GWYDIR.

    The Federal Treasurer (Dr. Page) left inverell this morning, en route for Moree. He was accompanied by Mr. Aubrey Abbott, the Country party representative for the Gwydir ...

    Article : 611 words
  14. A LONG CRUISE.

    A two years' cruise along the northern coasts of Australia in an open boat is the programme set down for themselves by" four young seamen who left Newcastle Harbour ...

    Article : 164 words
  15. ALLEGED CONSPIRING TO CHEAT.

    At the police court yesterday Frederick Jensen and H. H. Jensen were charged with conspiring to cheat Fred W. Makin, of Gum Flat of £255/10/, on September 27, in connection ...

    Article : 149 words
  16. MAIN ROAD BOARD TRANSFER.

    The northern district office of the Main Roads Board has been placed at Tamworth in premises recently occupied by the Public Works Department. The branch will administer ...

    Article : 81 words
  17. NEW HEADMASTER.

    Mr. O. T. Gardiner, science master at Parramatta High School, who has been appointed principal of the Yanco Agricultural High School began teaching at Lucknow in 1905 ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 97 words
  18. DEVELOPMENT AT BERRIMA.

    The demolition of the historic gaol at Berrima makes way for the new Berrima; which is becoming the centre of great industrial operations. Berrima is now connected with ...

    Article : 78 words
  19. FIRE IN POST-OFFICE.

    The post-office at Maroona (Vic.) was destroyed by fire to-day, and valuable instruments were lost. The registered mail was saved. ...

    Article : 27 words
  20. LOVE-SICK YOUTH.

    Detectives last night investigated a strange story told by a youth to two of his companions. The young man who is employed at a grocer's shop in Richmond, went to the house ...

    Article : 162 words
  21. APPEALS BEFORE QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Orango Quarter Sessions Frederick James Bowhay appealed against his conviction and imprisonment by the Orange Court on a charge of having been found in the ...

    Article : 112 words
  22. TROUT SEASON OPENING.

    The Cooma District Rod Fishers' Society has received 571 cans of trout fry from the Inland Fisheries Department for stocking district streams, and they have been liberated in the ...

    Article : 51 words
  23. BULLOCK IN BANK.

    A sensation was caused in Bright this morning when a bullock, which was being driven through Gavan-street, dashed up the steps of the National Bank, forced open the ...

    Article : 72 words
  24. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 196 words
  25. BREAKING AND ENTERING CHARGES.

    At the Orange Quarter Sessions, before Judge Rowlands, Walter Thomas Moss and Richard Henry Horne were charged with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Selina Jones, ...

    Article : 182 words
  26. DALLEY.

    The Nationalist Association has decided to run a candidate for the Dalley seat in opposition to Mr. Theodore (Labour) at the forthcoming Federal elections. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 165 words
  27. MOTOR TRUCKS.

    A considerable portion of the wool that is arriving in Albury for sale in the local market is being conveyed by motor trucks which have multiplied to such an extent that a ...

    Article : 67 words
  28. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    It is claimed that the new State Theatre, in Market-street, Sydney, will have the largest cut crystal electrolier in the world. This has just been purchased for £3000 in ...

    Article : 494 words
  29. COMMANDER R. E. BYRD

    who has left San Pedro on the First stage of is Antarctic expedition. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  30. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 261 words
  31. TOUR OF THE "BIG FOUR."

    The mission of British business men arranged by the Federal Ministry will reach Melbourne to-morrow. They will leave again on Monday afternoon for Brisbane, and return ...

    Article : 42 words
  32. PROTEST AGAINST PROPOSED NEW SHIRE.

    Goobang Shire Council has decided to protest against the scheme to form a new shire, with its boundaries starting on the present shire boundary north of Yarrabandai, on the north ...

    Article : 127 words
  33. WATER SUPPLY.

    Owing to the abnormal demand for water, due to the excessive heat, the Water Board found it necessary, early in the week, to supply residents in high levels, particularly those in ...

    Article : 112 words
  34. MAITLAND EISTEDDFOD.

    Awards at the Maitland Eisteddfod are:- Piano solo (over 15 under 17) Miss Olwyn Davis (Merewether), 86, 1; Miss Ina Hunter (Abermain), 84, 2; Miss Gwen James (Tighe's Hill), 81, 3. ...

    Article : 412 words
  35. CYCLIST KILLED.

    While travelling on Point Nepean-road. Moorabbin, early to-day, a motor cycle and sidecar, driven by Henry Hewson, aged 22 years, a plumber, of St. Kilda, struck the ...

    Article : 84 words
  36. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre: "Madame. Pompadour," 2, 8 Criterion: "The Patsy," 2, 8. Theatre Royal: "Interference," 2, 8. Palace: "The Bird in Hand," 8. ...

    Article : 268 words
  37. STEAMER LYGNERN.

    Divers have completed a full survey of the steamer Lygnern which is stranded off South Mole fremantle and have reported that the damage is extensive throughout the ship. No ...

    Article : 55 words
  38. WIRELESS POLICY.

    The Director of Postal Services (Mr H. P. Brown) will attend a meeting of the Broadcasting Advisory Committee at Sydney on Wednesday. At this meeting a broadcasting ...

    Article : 49 words
  39. HUNTER SEAT.

    Four of the largest Northern Miners' Lodges have asked the President of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation (Mr. "Bondy" Hoare) to contest the Hunter seat at the ...

    Article : 97 words
  40. TEACHERS' TRAINING COLLEGE.

    The Director of Education (Mr. S. H. Smith) visited Armidale to-day and inspected the schools. He said that the credit for estalishing the first Provincial Teachers' Training ...

    Article : 102 words
  41. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 70 words
  42. LATE DR. ELLIOTT.

    We are informed that the will of the late Dr. James Frederick Elliott will be sworn at £1211,335. of which £24.820 is real estate and the balance principally shares in ...

    Article : 61 words
  43. H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA.

    Rear-Admiral Hyde held to at-home on board the Australia this afternoon. which was attended by a large number of guests. Tonight a dinner and dance at Government ...

    Article : 56 words
  44. LATE SHIPPING

    Crown City, from New York, via ports. ...

    Article : 14 words
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