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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    An accident occurred yesterday when a car got out of control whilst proceeding along Barraba-road. The car swerved, missing the bridge, and crashed over a bank into a deep ...

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  3. RED-BACK SPIDER.

    Red-spotted or red-back spiders are fairly numerous in the suburban arcas of Sydney. Fortunately they hide in secluded places, and consequently cases of spider bites are not ...

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  4. THE GREYCLIFFE.

    The State Superintendent of Navigation (Captain Morris) opened an inquiry yesterday, under the pilotage regulations, into the action of Captain T. Carson, in regard to the ...

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  5. MURRAY RIVER.

    Decisions reached by the Murray River Waters Conference to-day definitely limit the programme of construction to the next five years, reduce the estimated expediture on ...

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  6. DERAILMENT.

    The Bombala-Cooma mixed train was derailed between Rock Flat and Coonerang yesterday afternoon. Three trucks left the rails and ploughed up the track. One truck ...

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  7. OMEO TRAGEDY.

    Hundreds of people, many of whom had travelled long distances, were unable to gain admission to the Omeo Courthouse this morning, when the inquest concerning the death ...

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  8. PREPARING FOR THE CARILLON.

    WORK IS PROCEEDING AT THE BASE OP THE UNIVERSITY TOWER The clock face and the old clock house at the top of the tower have been removed in readiness for the installation of a new clock with four faces. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  9. WOLLONGONG QUARTER SESSION'S.

    At the Quarter Sessions before Judge White Louis Commensoll obtained a verdict for £14/2/6 against Eric Scott for damages caused to a motor car in a collision at Fig Tree on ...

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  10. EARL HAIG'S BATMAN.

    Mr. F. W. Horner, who was military servant to the late Earl Haig when he first joined the 7th Hussars in 1885, resides at Tweed Heads. Mr. Horner has a clork given ...

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  11. MURDER CHARGE.

    At the Supreme Court to-day Cyril Matthew Thompson (28) appeared on his second trial, before Mr. Justice James and Jury, on a charge of having on June 26 last at Anzac ...

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  12. NYNGAN.

    The flood waters continued to recede rapidly along the upper reaches of the Bogan River to-day, and large selections, which a few days ago were under water, are now almost clear. ...

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  13. FIRES AT TEMORA.

    On Saturday morning a [?] was discovered in the pavilion at the Temora recreation ground, which, after burning a hole in one side of the wall, was oxtinguished. ...

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  14. WATERSIDERS.

    A complaint that the employers were committing a breach of the usual customs of the port was made to Judge Beeby during the hearing of the Waterside Workers' Federation ...

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  15. MOTORIST'S PREDICAMENT.

    C. Baldwin, an employee of the Main Roads Board, was driving a car along the Breadalbane-road when it overturned. Baldwin was pinned beneath his car, and was in a most ...

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  16. MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE.

    "A man without sixpence to jingle on a tombstone should not have the same power as one paying £50 a year in rates in dealing with the finances of a council" was the opinion ...

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  17. FIRE AT GILGANDRA.

    A disastrous fire occurred in the main street last night, when five shops and their contents were destroyed. The outbreak was first noticed about midnight. As one of the ...

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  18. WOLLONDILLY.

    Speaking at Penrose in suppprt of the candidature of Mr. Mark Morton, Mr. J. Ryan (Honorary Minister) dealt with Mr. Lang's recont "fulminations" in various centres of the ...

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  19. NEW OLL-TANKER.

    It is claimed for the Vacuum Oil Company's tanker Voco, which reachod Sydney yesterday from Sau Francisco on her malden voyage, with a carge of 3,500,000 gallons of ...

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  20. THE ABORIGINES.

    A proposal that the Commonwealth Constitution should be altered to provide for unified Federal control of the Australian aborigines was placed before the Royal ...

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  21. KIAMA WATER SUPPLY.

    A water supply proposal has been submitted to the municipal council by the Department of Works. It will cost £41,000, and provide for a storage dam of 4,400,000 gallons ...

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  22. LATE MR. J. A. JAY.

    The remains of the late Major (Mr. J. A, Jay), who dropped dead in Brisbane on Saturday, were interred in the Murwillumbah cemetory on Monday. Mr. Jay was accorded a ...

    Article : 71 words
  23. SAMOAN SITUATION.

    All is reported quiet in Samon. About 250 Mau (native league) supporters from Enstern Upolu reached Apia this morning, and another gathering of about 400 is taking place ...

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  24. BRIDGE WASHED AWAY.

    Nymboida shire officials have been notified that the Main Creek bridge, about halfway between Ranorni punt and Jackadory, has been washed away bodily for about 100 yards ...

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  25. FIRE AT AUCKLAND.

    A fire, which occurred in Hart Brothers' drapery emporium, damaged stock to the extent of £35,000. The building wan little damaged. The stock ...

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  26. MINERS' QUARREL.

    In the police court Michael Borg (24) was committed for trial on a charge of unlawfully assaulting Lawrence Hill Tiller. The defendant is alleged to have ...

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  27. GOOD FRIDAY.

    At yesterday's meeting of the State Cabinet, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bruntnell) brought forward the question of picture theatres being allowed to open on Good Friday. ...

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  28. AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN

    The Australian cricket team commenced a match against Southland at invercargill today. Southland batted first on a good wicket, and Mere dismissed for 124. At stumps ...

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  29. STRONG PROTESTS.

    Strong protests are being expressed in shipping circles against the action of the Sydney branch of the Waterside Workers' federation in convening a stop-work meeting ...

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  30. CLARENCE ENTRANCE.

    One effect of the flood has been shoaling of the bar at the entrance to the Clarence. In the case of the 1921 flood, the channel was improved by the rush of waters. The ...

    Article : 561 words
  31. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 192 words
  32. BIG FIRE AVERTED.

    A strenuous and effective fight was put up last night by the fire brigade to save the business section of Dudley's Corner, Maroubra Junction, from destruction. ...

    Article : 196 words
  33. MOTORIST ARRESTED.

    Following a collision between a motor car and a tram last night, the driver of the car was arrested, and charged at the Darlinghurst Police Station with having driven a ...

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  34. HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S PRESIDENT.

    who was elected president of the Royal Australian Historical Society at the annual meeting held last night. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  35. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 265 words
  36. DRIED FRUITS.

    Legislative action is to be taken by the Commonwealth to prevent growers of dried fruits from defeating the intentions of the Federal and State Dried Fruits Control Boards. At ...

    Article : 136 words
  37. ELECTRIC POWER.

    A local company has decided to erect an electric power station at Collie to supply oloctriUty to the raines controlled by Amalgamated Collieries of Western Australia, Ltd., ...

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  38. RECKLESS MOTORIST.

    In the early hours of this morning a motorist who, it is alleged drove up William-street, at a reckless rate knocked down and injured a night watchman, who was crossing the ...

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  39. ABBOTSFORD SEWERAGE.

    Discontent is being displayed by the residents of Abbotsford Point regarding the lack of sewerage facilities. At a conference called by the Abbottsford ...

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  40. COMMONWEALTH LINE.

    Tenders close to-day or the purchase of the steamers of the Australian Commonwealth line. They must be lodged at the office of the High Commissioner, London, or at the ...

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  41. SENATE ELECTIONS.

    It is unlikely that ex-Senator Albert Gardiner will be allowed to contest the ballot for selection as a Labour cnndidnte for the Senate at the next Federal elections. ...

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  42. MAN KILLED.

    William Johnson, aged 63, of Buckburstavenue, Point Piper, yesterday fell from a window 50ft above the ground and was picked up in a lane at the rear of Callaghan's ...

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  43. TO-DAY.

    Criterion Theatre: "All the King's Horses," 2.15, 8,15. Her Majesty's: "The Girl Friend." 2, 8. Theatre Royal: "The Trial of Mary Dugan," 8. St. James Theatre: "Mercenary Mary." 2,15, 8. ...

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  44. AFTER FOUR YEARS.

    A man for whom the police were keeping a sharp look out four years ago was arrested in the city yesterday by Detective-sergeants Kennedy and Barrett and Detective Geldart. ...

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  45. RICH GOLD YIELD.

    Messrs. Collier and Reilly, who barely a month ago recovered 340oz of gold from 40. tons of ore at Golden Ago Mine, Menzios have obtained another 310oz from 70 tons. ...

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  46. SYDNEY'S PROPOSED WELCOME TO HINKLER.

    Sir,—I am glad to note that the Civic Commissioners have invited Mr. Bert Hinkler to Sydney, and intend according him a civic reception it is also pleasing to read that the ...

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  47. WAR-TIME PROFITS.

    The Chief Justice (Sir Adrian Knox) in the High Court to-day reserved judgment on the appeal lodged by S. Hoffnung and Co., Ltd., of Pitt-strcet, Sydney, against their assessment ...

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  48. HEAD BLOWN OFF.

    John Kramer, a miner, employed, at the tin dredge at Pond's Crock, left his work yesterday at 3 o'clock, and did not return to his camp. This morning about 6 o'clock a loud ...

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  49. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    To-day's sales included:—Commonwealth [?] p.c. (1931), £100, C100/2/6; 5½ p.c. (1933), £[?] 5½ p.c. (1931), £100/19/; 5½ p.c. (1936), £100/7/6; 5½ p.c. (1941), £100/17/6. £101/2/6; 6 p.c. (Dec., 1930), ...

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  50. RESCUED AT SEA.

    A wireless message from the R.M.S. Niagara, which left Auckland this afternoon, states that three men were picked up from a drifting launch off the New Zealand coast. The men ...

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  51. ENGINEDRIVERS' CONFERENCE.

    The Federal conference of the federated enginedrivers' unions will begin in Hobart on Friday. Messrs, R. C. Pinkerton, F. Hastie, and F. Roels will be the New South ...

    Article : 31 words
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