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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The first session of the eighteenth synod of the Anglican diocese of Goulburn opened to-day. About 50 clergymen and 100 lay representatives were in attendance. ...

    Article : 219 words
  3. WATER MAIN BURSTS.

    A stream of water burst suddenly from a main in George-street, city, at midday yesterday, causing much excitement among pedestrians, many of whom were forced to ...

    Article : 112 words
  4. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 308 words
  5. BRITISH CAR.

    The first stage of the Bean motor truck and motor car transcontinental test was completed to-day. A large crowd watched the departure from the Treasury buildings, ...

    Article : 322 words
  6. BUTTER PRICES.

    The Peterson plan for the stabilisation of butter prices was discussed to-day at a combined mocting of members of the Dairymen's Association and the Co-operative and ...

    Article : 103 words
  7. 44-HOUR WEEK.

    On resuming the heaving in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court yesterday of the claim of the Amalgamated Engineering Union for a 41-hour week throughout ...

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  8. A NOBLE WORK.

    "Honour the brave" was the principle which brought a large audience to the Town Hall last night to witness tho presentation by Lady de Chair of the medals and certificates awarded ...

    Article : 540 words
  9. CONSULAR CORPS.

    The Melbourne Consular Corps, which had languished since the beginning of the war, was revived at an inaugural dinner at Menzies' Hotel, which was attended by consular ...

    Article : 75 words
  10. RIVER MURRAY.

    Just what regulations govern traffic on the River Murray, which touches three States, has long been indefinite. The greater part of the river divides New South Wales from ...

    Article : 215 words
  11. DEATH OF MRS. BARRACLOUGH.

    One of Lithgow's earnest inhabitants, Mrs. Hannah Barraclough, aged 86, died yesterday, Born in Durham, England, in 1841, Mrs. Barraclough came to Australia about 46 years ago. ...

    Article : 69 words
  12. OVERSEA VESSELS IN PORT.

    Aorangi, R.M.M.S., No. 5 wharf, Darling Harbour; Ayrsbiie, s, No. 19 wharf, Jones Bay; Banffshire, s, Athol Bight; Berrima, s, No. 8 wharf, Walsh Bay; Canadian Miller, s, No. 1 wharf, Walsh Bay; Caprera, ...

    Article : 144 words
  13. COAL SEAM DISCOVERED.

    At a depth of 379 feet a splendid seam of coal was struck in the top shaft of Hoskins' now colliery, near the State coal mine, in Mort's Gully. Sinking operations will now ...

    Article : 78 words
  14. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 781 words
  15. LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

    In the report which he will present on September 28 to the annual conforonco of the Local Government Association of New South Wales, the president (Mr. S. H. Dickson) ...

    Article : 358 words
  16. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    At London: Limerick, m s, from Australian ports, en route to Avaonmouth (left Sydney July 31). At Liverpool: Zealandia, s, from Australian ports (left Sydney July 24). ...

    Article : 217 words
  17. SURVEY FLIGHT.

    A further delay has occurred in the departure of the chief of the air staff group (Captain R. Williams) on his survey flight over the mandated territories and the islands ...

    Article : 88 words
  18. THE LATE MR. J. DUNBAR.

    The funeral of Mr. John Dunbar, who was killed in the Murulla railway hniash, was the largest and most representative seen in Scone for many years. The hearse was ...

    Article : 69 words
  19. ROBBERIES AT MURWILLUMBAH.

    Tobacco and cigarettes, valued at £50, were stolen from the premises of the Universal Stores, Limited, in Main-street, Murwillumbah, between 9 p.m. on Sunday and 6 o'clock ...

    Article : 58 words
  20. MOTOR CAR WRECKED

    A motor car swerved to avoid a motor cycle at the intersection of Cranbrook-road and New South Head-road, Rose Bay, on Sunday night, grazed the motor cycle, and ...

    Article : 217 words
  21. NEW HIGH SCHOOL.

    The Minister for Education (Mr. Mutch) has approved the acceptance of the tender of Mr. P. W. Richardson, of Peushurst, for the erection of the new building for the Sydney Boys ...

    Article : 265 words
  22. HELPING SCHOOL FUNDS.

    An exhibition of work aud flower show, conducted by the Corowa Parents and Citizens' Association, to raise funds to purchase a piano, for the infant classes at the Corows ...

    Article : 83 words
  23. A.M.S. SONOMA.

    The A.M.K. Sonoma is due to arrive at Sydney from San Francisco, via ports, this morning, and will berth at No. 4 wharf, West Circular Quay, at about 10 o'clock. ...

    Article : 33 words
  24. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    To-day's sales included:—Commonwealth Bonds, 6 per cent. (Dec, 1830), £103/7/0; South Australian Gas Co., 25/; Adelaide Electric, pref., ord., 20/; Holden's, pref., 24/; Yellow Cabs, 25/0, new issue 13/9; ...

    Article : 40 words
  25. LISMORE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

    The Lismore musical festival was continued on Saturday. Results:- Sacred solo, gentlemen: Cecil Atkinson (Kearsley), 87 points Australian recitation, gentlemen: Dan ...

    Article : 214 words
  26. SHIPPING.

    H.M.A.S. Brisbane, from Westernport. Katoomba, s, 9423 tons, Captain Heddle, from Fremantle. M[?]wraith, McEacharn Proprietary, Ltd., agents. ...

    Article : 255 words
  27. THE MAILS.

    U.K., newspaper rate of postage, via Adelaide, for each newspaper not exceeding 4oz 1d, 4 but not 10 1½d, each additional 4oz or part 1d. U.K., Cont. Europe, India, Egypt, via Adelaide ...

    Article : 312 words
  28. THE WRECKED PORT KEMBLA.

    Further particulars respecting the loss of the Commonwealth and Dominion Line steamer Port Kembla (8435 tons) at San Salvador or Watling Island in July have been received in Sydney. On arrival at ...

    Article : 314 words
  29. CHEAP DEFENCE.

    The Seagull aircraft in use in Australia were classified as obsolete 18 months before they Were delivered here, stated Squadron Leader F. K. Sandford. A.F.C., in a lecture on "Naval ...

    Article : 465 words
  30. ERADICATION OF MOSQUITOES.

    The health committee decided to recommend that the City Council should give directions to the city health officer (Dr. Purdy) to enforce the City Council by-laws for the ...

    Article : 77 words
  31. CUSTODY OF A GIRL.

    An interesting habeas corpus application was argued before Mr. Justice Schutt in the Practice Court to-day. The applicant for the writ of habeas corpus was Miss Hildn ...

    Article : 259 words
  32. STATION RESIDENCE DESTROYED.

    At 6 o'clock this morning the overseer s residence at Mungadal Station, about 300 yards from the homestead, was destroyed by fire, which originated in the kitchen when Edward ...

    Article : 767 words
  33. AUSTRALIA IN ART.

    Sir,—The generosity of the Sydney Press toward matters relating to line art is remarkable. During the past six weaks many letters have been published following Mr. A. G. ...

    Article : 796 words
  34. THE ROOSEVELT LINE.

    Recently it was decided by the Roosevelt Steamship Co., lnc., to inaugurate a cargo service between Atlantic and Australian, ports, with vessels of the United States Shipping Board. The steamer Eastern ...

    Article : 76 words
  35. DEPARTURES.—Sept. 20.

    Whangape, s, for Newcastle. Port Brisbane, s, for Liverpool, via ports. Wear, s, for Newcastle. Western Glen, s, for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 88 words
  36. RECORD PASSENGER LIST.

    What is reported to be a record for the trans-Atlantic passenger service was established recently when, during the rush season of tourist travel, the White Star liner Majestic, the largest vessel in the world, ...

    Article : 79 words
  37. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Sept. 21.

    R.M.h. Ormuz, for Brisbane; Marecbii, s, for Queensland ports; Koranni, s, for Newcastle; Newcastle, s. for Newcastle; Pappinbarra, s, for Port Macquarie; Wollongbar, s, for Byron Bay ...

    Article : 57 words
  38. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 144 words
  39. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    TWEED HEADS (374m).—Sept. 20, Tyalgum, s, 8.30 a.m.,.barbound inside. BYRON BAY (345m).—Arr: Sept. 20, Orara, s, 5.30 a.m.. from Sydney. ...

    Article : 404 words
  40. VESSELS DUE TO-DAY.

    Sonoma, from San Francisco, via ports. (No. 4 wharf West Circular Quay.) Eastern Planet; s, from New York, via Panama. (No. 4 wharf. Woolloomooloo.Bay.) ...

    Article : 70 words
  41. WILL FOR PEACE.

    In his presidnetial address to teh 18th Synod of the Anglican Dlocese of Goulburn to-day, Dr. Radford, Anglican Bishop of Goulburn, spoke of the manifestation of the spirit of ...

    Article : 221 words
  42. CLEARANCES.—Sept. 20.

    Wear, s, 1892 tons, Captain Hume, for Melbourne, via Newcastle. Canadian Constructor, s, 7178 tons Captain Webb, for Adelaide, via Melbourne and Geelong. ...

    Article : 495 words
  43. PRISONER RECAPTURED.

    Richard Rudolph Strathmore, the prisoner who escaped from Tuncurry prison camp, was recaptured on Saturday night, after being at liberty since Thursday. He was footsore and ...

    Article : 74 words
  44. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 215 words
  45. LATE MINING.

    To-day's sales and quotations included:- Silver-lead: Amalgamated Zinc, b 10/5, s 10/9; Broken Hill Propritary, 29/7½, b 29/6, s 29/9; Block 14, ord., b 6/10; do. pref., b 9/3, s 9/4; Junction North, ...

    Article : 131 words
  46. RAIN IN QUEENSLAND.

    Further scattered rain was experienced in Queensland during the 48 hours ended at 9 a.m. yesterday. Good falls were recorded on the coast, but inland the rains ...

    Article : 237 words
  47. KALGOORLIE CRIME.

    William Charles Coulter and Phillp John Treffence, who are under sentence of death for the murder of Detective-Inspector Walsh, signed an appeal to the Court of Criminal ...

    Article : 41 words
  48. COUNTRY STOCK SALES.

    About 800 cattle were yarded at Campbell's hill sales to-day,being a small supply. Congignments consisted of all descriptions, from light vealers to extra heavy cows and bullocks. The usual buyers ...

    Article : 290 words
  49. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    The following vessels are expected to be in touch with the undermentioned stations to-day:- With Sydney: Iron Prince, Tahiti, Port Brisbane, [?]alsterbo, Queen Eleanor, Ormuz, Makura, Mungana, ...

    Article : 133 words
  50. TO-DAY.

    Theatre Royal: "The Admirable Crichton," 8. Her Majesty's; "Rose Malle," 7.50. Criterion: "Brown Sugar," 8. St. James Theatre: "Mercenary Mary," 8. ...

    Article : 130 words
  51. LIQUOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.

    At the meeting to be hold to-night at the Sydney Town Hall basement, under the auspices of the Churches Social Questions Committee and the N.S.W. Prohibition Alliance, ...

    Article : 79 words
  52. OIL LIGHTER.

    Much damage was done by the Commonwealth oil lighter, which broke a way from its moorings during a gale last night. No one was on board at the time. ...

    Article : 103 words
  53. THE MARELLA'S PASSENGERS.

    The Java-Singapore line steamer M[?]rella is due in Sydney at 11 o'clock this morning from Singapore, via ports, and is to berth at No. 2 wharf, Walsh Bay. The following is a list of passengers:— ...

    Article : 115 words
  54. ISLAND SHIPPING

    SUVA (1743m).—Dep: Sept. 17, Tofua, s, for Apia. Sept. 19, Kaiwatiri, s, for Auckland. ...

    Article : 16 words
  55. POUND DROWNED.

    James Connor, aged 72 years, of Liverpoolroad, Bankstown, was found drowned in a well containing about 10ft or water at the rear of an unoccupied collage near his home ...

    Article : 54 words
  56. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Arr: Sept. TO, Huia, aux. bqtnc, from Grafton; Queen Maud, s, from Montreal. LYTTELTON (1874m).—Arr: Sept. 20, Waitomo, s, from Newcastle. ...

    Article : 34 words
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