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  2. MR. LANG'S ATTACK.

    An attack on the referendum proposals of the Federal Government was made by the Premier, Mr. Lang, in a speech at the Auburn Town Hall last night. Mr. J. P. Byrne, ...

    Article : 989 words
  3. GOVERNOR UNVEILING MEMORIAL TABLET AT MORTLAKE.

    ERECTED IN MEMORY OF 40 EMPLOYEES OF THE AUSTRALIAN GASLIGHT COMPANY WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. A MODERN FILM EXCHANGE BUILDING.

    Occupancy will be had by the organisation of Famous Lasky Film Service (Paramount Pictures) by April 2,1927. The building comprises basement, three floors, and spacious recreation roof. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 42 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The death his occurred of Arthur Hicks, one of the oldest residents of the Orange district at the age of 87 years. Mr. Hicks was born at Camborne, Cornwall, and came to ...

    Article : 140 words
  6. ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR BERRY.

    The Berry Council some time ago obtained permission to borrow £7000 for the purpose of reticulating Berry and Bomaderry with electric light. Tenders amounting to £6532 ...

    Article : 57 words
  7. OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC.

    A Chinese persisted in hawking vegetables along the busiest footpaths of Lismore by the old-fashioned method of baskets suspended at each end of a pole. He was proceeded ...

    Article : 68 words
  8. OPENING OF NEW BRIDGE.

    The new "James Campbell Duff Bridge" was officially declared open yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large number of residents. Th ceremony was performed by Mrs. Frank ...

    Article : 111 words
  9. THE HALF-HOLIDAY POLL.

    A poll taken at Dunedoo to decide whether the half-holiday should take place on Wednesday or Saturday resulted as follows:—saturday, 17; Wednesday, [?]. Three of the ...

    Article : 93 words
  10. ANGLICAN SYNOD.

    Yesterday's sitting of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney was taken up with a discussion on the trusteeship of St. James' glebe. Archbishop Wright presided. ...

    Article : 484 words
  11. SCIENCE CONGRESS.

    The congress of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science was continued to-day. Discussing "Tariff Effects in Australia," ...

    Article : 648 words
  12. INDUSTRIAL PEACE.

    The Federal Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) gave a lunch-hour address on the referendum proposals in the Adyar Hall yesterday before a large audience. Mr. A. E. Hunt, ...

    Article : 603 words
  13. 44-HOUR WEEK.

    Mr. G. Crofts, one of the leading advocates for the unions in the 44-hour case before the Full Court of the Arbitration Court, continued his address to-day. He said that to-day the ...

    Article : 342 words
  14. MANLY RAILWAY.

    Dr. Bradfield, chief engineer for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the metropolitan railway, last evening delivered a lecture at Manly on the important bridge and railway works ...

    Article : 310 words
  15. BAPTIST UNION.

    The Inaugural meetings of the Baptist Union of Australia were continued in the Burton-stroet Tabernacle yesterday. The meeting spent most of the forenoon ...

    Article : 510 words
  16. SHIRE PRESIDENT INJURED.

    Councillor J. H. McCollum, President of the Tweed Shire Council, while superintending brush work on his properly at Ukl, slipped and fell heavily on the jagged top of a short ...

    Article : 55 words
  17. FIRE AT NUNDLE.

    The general store owned and occupied by Messrs. Partridge and Son was destroyed by fire this morning. The store was heavily stocked. This was the most disastrous local ...

    Article : 42 words
  18. GRAFTON QUARTER SESSION.

    At the Grafton Quarter Sessions Geoffrey Chapman was charged with stealing a red helfer on or about March 26. After a hearing occupying a day and a half the Jury returned ...

    Article : 167 words
  19. VICTORIA.

    Many arguments in opposition to the proposal of the Commonwealth Ministry to alter the Constitution in regard to Industry and commerce are contained in a manifesto, which ...

    Article : 264 words
  20. NORTHERN TOURIST ASSOCIATION.

    Matters affecting the development of the north as a tourist centre were dealt with at a meeting of the executive of the Northern Tourist Association at Guyra yesterday. A ...

    Article : 167 words
  21. LATE MINING.

    Sales and quotations on 'Change to-day included:— Amalgamated Zinc (ex div.), b 10/7, s 10/11; Broken Hill Propty., 30/, 28/10[?], 30/, b 29/10[?], s 20/; Block 14 (ord.), b 6/6, s 6/9; do., pref., b 8/11, s 9/[?] ...

    Article : 109 words
  22. TASMANIA'S DECISION.

    The State Cabinet to-day decided to submit itself to the jurisdiction of the Court, and had no objection to a 44-hour week, provided it was given general application ...

    Article : 39 words
  23. SURGEONS.

    The convention of doctors which, sitting in private, is considering the scheme for an Australian College of Surgeons, discussed for several hours last night a draft constitution. ...

    Article : 154 words
  24. LATE SHIPPING.

    ADELAIDE (1084m).—Arr: Aug. 25, City of Palermo, S, from Singapore; Moorabool, s, from Newcastle; Middlesex, s, from Liverpool; Zealandia, s, from Freamntle. Aug. 26, Australia, s, from Liverpool; ...

    Article : 88 words
  25. GUYRA SHIRE'S PROTEST.

    At a meeting of the Guyra Shire Council yesterday it was decided to enter a protest against the decision of the New South Wales Government not to participate in the Federal ...

    Article : 673 words
  26. MR. THEODORE.

    Mr. E. G. Theodore, formerly Premier of Queensland, said yesterday that he was taking no part in the referendum campaign, but he would vote against the proposals. ...

    Article : 32 words
  27. CITY CLEANSING.

    The City demising Engineer (Mr. L. Stevenson), at a special meeting of the City Council yesterday, was commended for the practical and comprehensive scheme he had submitted ...

    Article : 142 words
  28. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    BLUFF (1107M).—Dep: Aug,26, Karela, s, for Sydney. ...

    Article : 12 words
  29. MISSING GIRL.

    Half of Broken Hill is now searching for Joan, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moss Smith, who has been missing from her home, Poolamacca station, since 1 p.m ...

    Article : 114 words
  30. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 153 words
  31. "YES" CAMPAIGN.

    To-day's meetings include:—This afternoon, 3 o'clock, women's meeting, Lindfield, St. Alban's Church of England school hall. Mrs. H. E. Pratten, Mrs. A. G. Pratt, Dame Mary ...

    Article : 384 words
  32. CITY FIRE.

    A large quantity of tea was destroyed by an outbreak of fire at the premises of Arthur Gray and Co., ten merchants, 398 Sussexstreet, city, shortly before 9 o'clock last ...

    Article : 247 words
  33. OIL INTERESTS.

    "American and Dutch importing oil interests have spent huge sums in newspaper propaganda in opposition to the petrol tax," said Mr T. Paterson, Minister for Markets ...

    Article : 151 words
  34. LABOUR LEADER.

    The Minister for Education, Mr. Mutch, has handed the "Herald" the following statement for publication:—"In view of the present Press publicity concerning the leadership of ...

    Article : 108 words
  35. RAILWAY FATALITY.

    At Parramatta yesterday the district coroner (Mr. H. Richardson Clark) concluded his inquest touching the death of Harry E. R. Taylor, of Fairfield, who was fatally injured ...

    Article : 164 words
  36. SUNDAY SPORT.

    A resolution was passed at a meeting of the South Gratton Council prohibiting "organised sport" at McKittrick Park on Sundays. ...

    Article : 118 words
  37. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 219 words
  38. THIEF DISTURBED.

    Disturbed while attempting to commit a theft in the house of Mr. John Quinn in Quail-street, Clovelly nt 1.20 a.m, yesterday, an intruder took to his heels and escaped, ...

    Article : 133 words
  39. WRECKED SEAGULL.

    The hull and machinery of the coastal steamer Seagull, which is wrecked on the Forty Mile Beach about 12 miles from Newcastle was put up for sale by auction at Newcastle ...

    Article : 97 words
  40. LATE SPORTING.

    The Toowoomba Gold Cup polo competition was commenced to-day. In the first match, Toowoomba, 4 goals 12 behinds, defeated Wanderers (Anthony Hordern, captain), 2 ...

    Article : 55 words
  41. WIRELESS MAST.

    An extraordinary accident happened at the Darwin wireless station. The wireless mast over 90ft high, suddenly burst into flames about 50ft high, and collapsed. ...

    Article : 63 words
  42. MOTOR FATALITY.

    An elderly woman,whose name was unknown, was knocked down and killed by a motor car in Burns Bay-road, Lane Cove, last night. The car driver picked up the woman and ...

    Article : 90 words
  43. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    Sales on 'Change to-day included:— Commonwealth Bonds 4[?] per cent. (1927), £100/15/; 5 per cent. (1927). £100/12/6; 5 per cent. (1928), £101/7/6; 5[?] per cent. (1931), £101/10/; 6 per cent. (Dec., 1930). £103/15/; ...

    Article : 196 words
  44. TO-DAY.

    Theatre Royal: "What Every Woman Knows," 8. Criterion "The Mask and the Face," 8. Her Majesty's. "Rose Marie," 7.50. Grand Opera House: "The Best People," 8. ...

    Article : 120 words
  45. THE "NO" CAMPAIGN.

    The Federal Union notifies the following meetings:—Friday, August 27, Armidale: Colonel Bru[?], M.L.A., Mr. D. H. Hammond, M.L.A. Monday, August 30: Parramatta Town ...

    Article : 129 words
  46. HOTELS IN THE FAR BACK.

    Sir,—In my letter of August 26 on the above subject the sentence commencing in the tenth line should read "with the exception of one hotel some five miles from Broken ...

    Article : 94 words
  47. LIGHT RAIN.

    Rain was recorded over a wide area of the State yesterday. The districts chiefly affected were the south-eastern quarter, except the South Coast and most of ...

    Article : 64 words
  48. COMPENSATION.

    At question time in the Legislative Assembly to-day the Treasurer told Mr. Elphinstone that the Government Insurance Department lind already paid out £5215 ...

    Article : 56 words
  49. WOMAN FATALLY INJURED.

    Miss Daisy Pearl Church, aged 31 years, of Blaek-Street. Marrickville, was knocked down by a bicycle in Eumore-road, Marrickville, on Wednesday night. She was admitted to the ...

    Article : 44 words
  50. STATE SMELTERS.

    It is believed that the State smelters at Chillagoe, which have been closed for several weeks, will reopen shortly. ...

    Article : 24 words
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