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  2. SWIMMING.

    The Australian swimming championships commenced at the Adelaide City Baths to-night. There was an attendance of 2000 people. ...

    Article : 192 words
  3. STATE SESSION.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the leader of the Opposition moved, without notice, that as a matter of urgent necessity his censure motion be considered forthwith. ...

    Article : 2,201 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At 70 years of age Mr. James Parker bought a motor cycle and sidecar. He quickly learned to ride, and now travels along rough bush tracks to his home at Marlee. Mr. Parker ...

    Article : 75 words
  5. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 words
  6. 44-H0UR ACT.

    The question whether members of unions who, prior to January 4 last, were working under Federal awards, prescribing 48 hours as a week's work, and who since that date ...

    Article : 530 words
  7. FEDERAL SESSION.

    To-day the House of Representatives was occupied with a further debate on the Crimes Bill. The Labour party is not opposing the clauses dealing with the unlawful associations, ...

    Article : 2,325 words
  8. RIDING ACCIDENT.

    John Armstrong, a well-known resident of the Oberon district, met with a painful accident on Tuesday afternoon. Anmstrong was riding a horse and leading two others, which ...

    Article : 86 words
  9. STORY OF A SAFE.

    The story of an iron safe, which it was alleged belonged to Miss Emma Pyers, at one time manageress of the Federal Hotel, Casino, and now an auctioneer in Casino, and the ...

    Article : 158 words
  10. BUSH FIRES.

    The Criminal Investigation Branch, after extensive inquiries into the causes of the many bush fires that have occurred in Victoria in the last few weeks, has decided to ...

    Article : 40 words
  11. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 771 words
  12. RESIDENCE BURNT.

    Fire last night destroyed the residence of Mr. Henry M. Ware, stock and station agent, in Mertin-street, and its contents. The a arm was given at a quarter past 9 o'clock. ...

    Article : 131 words
  13. LATE SPORTING.

    Following are the acceptances for the V.A.T.C. meeting on Saturday:- Warrein Hurdles, 2m 681yds,—Eric the Red, ll-5; Bendoc, 11-3; Pindarus, 11-3; Curling, 10-10; ...

    Article : 302 words
  14. PRIMARY PRODUCERS' UNION.

    Mr. F. E. Rily has been elected a representative of the Central Executive of the Primary Producers' Union, defeating Mr. J. T. Rogers, who has held the position for 10 ...

    Article : 91 words
  15. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In the Legislative Council, the William Clift Trustee Estate Bill was, on the motion of Mr. J. A. Browne, restored to the business paper and read the first time. ...

    Article : 944 words
  16. INDUSTRY'S BURDEN.

    The burden of the 44-hour week was the subject of several speeches at the annual dinner of the furniture section of the Chamber of Manufactures, which was held last ...

    Article : 252 words
  17. SCOUTS' CORROBOREE.

    Expectations of people interested in the Boy Scout movement that a large corroboree would be held at Grafton at Easter have been disappointed. The committee of the Grafton ...

    Article : 151 words
  18. THE SENATE.

    In the Senate, the Petroleum Prospecting Bill, the Navigation Bill, the New Guinen Bill, the Customs Tariff (Papua) and New Guinea Preference Bill, the Papua and New ...

    Article : 57 words
  19. LATE FINANCIAL.

    Sales on 'Change to-day included:- City Electric (ord. p.u.), 27/6; Lincoln Mills, pref., 19/2; Q.N. Bank, inscribed stock, 12/; Commonwealth bonds, 6 p.c, 1927, £101/15/; 6 p.c., 1930 (March ...

    Article : 44 words
  20. SHIPPING.

    Cathay, R.M.S., 15,104 tons, Captain Bartlett, from London, via ports. McDonald, Hamilton, and Co., Karonga, s, 6616 tons, Captain Cartwright, from Karoonda, s, 6616 tons, Captain Cartwright, from ...

    Article : 241 words
  21. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    TOWNSVILLE (1258m).—Arr: Feb. 10. Kallatina, s. for Burketown; Afoona, from Port Alma. Feb. 11, Bombala, from Cairns; Burwah, from Brisbane. Dep: Feb. 11, Marella, for Japan. ...

    Article : 526 words
  22. THE MAILS.

    Noumea and New Hebrides.—(Letters) 10 a.m. (Dupleix) Auckland, N.Z.—(x) 10 a.m., (letters) 11 a.m. (Marama). Wellington, etc., N.Z.—(x) 11 a.m., (letters) noon ...

    Article : 176 words
  23. SALE OF GAS.

    Proposed legislation by the State Government for the abolition of the illuminating power standard provided for in the Gas Act of 1912, and the retention of the calorific ...

    Article : 291 words
  24. MUNICIPAL TRADING.

    After having been in operation for over two and a half years, the Blackheath Council has decided to close the municipal showroom for electrical appliances, notwithstanding that in ...

    Article : 109 words
  25. BROKEN HILL.

    The Premier has called a conference of all interested bodies, including the Federal Government, for next week, to consider the question of the Broken Hill water shortage. ...

    Article : 310 words
  26. WINDSOR WATER PIPES.

    The Windsor Municipal Council has voted funds for the purpose of "ferreting" all the water mains laid in the town of Windsor. The work has been commenced under the ...

    Article : 181 words
  27. DEPARTURES.—Feb. 11.

    Aorangi, R.M.M.S., for Vancouver, via ports. Ellaroo, s, for Newcastle. Sussex, s, for Newcastle. Nerbudda, s, for Queensland ports. ...

    Article : 59 words
  28. ENGLISH MAILS.

    Outwards.—Majoja, closing February 16 and 17, expected an arrive London March 20; Largs Buy, closing February 17 and 19, expected arrive London March 26: Tahiti closing February 25, ...

    Article : 134 words
  29. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Feb. 12.

    City of Eastbourne, s, for South African ports; Dupleix, s, for Noumea; Aki Maru, J.M.S., for Melbourne; Argonauta, tanker, for Ceram, via Balik[?]pang; Mildura, s, for Queensland ports; ...

    Article : 68 words
  30. FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

    Mr. George Johnson, a dairy farmer, with a holding near Byron Bay, was fouud dead yesterday afternoon close to a wire fence, with a gun beside him. One cartridge had ...

    Article : 100 words
  31. STEAMERS DUE TO-DAY.

    Nordvard, from New Orleans, via ports. Chicago Maru, from Kobe, via, ports. (No. 21 wharf, Jones' Bay.) Wyreema, from Melbourne. (Lime-street wharf.) ...

    Article : 35 words
  32. PARLIAMENT TO-DAY.

    Mr. Bruntnell, M.L.A., in replying to the toast of "Parliament" at a dinner of furnlture manufacturers last night, said that as a deliberative assembly Parliament had lost its ...

    Article : 261 words
  33. AMERICAN MAILS.

    Inwards.—Dated 'Frisco, ex Tahiti, January, 27, due Sydney February 20; dated 'Frisco February 2, ex Sierra, due Sydney February 23; dated Vancouver February 10, ex Niagara, due Sydney March 6. ...

    Article : 33 words
  34. CLEARANCES.—Feb. 11.

    Ellaroo, a, 4055 tons, Captain Daunn, for Newcastle. Aorangi, R.M.M.S., 17,941 lons. Captain Crawford, for Vancouver, via Aucklund, "Suva, Honolulu, and ...

    Article : 108 words
  35. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 120 words
  36. MAN FOUND DEAD.

    The body of Patrick McKinney, 61, who has been missing since January 26 from his came at Goonoo Goonoo, was found late on Tuesday in Pope's Gully, a new subdivision of ...

    Article : 90 words
  37. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Arr: Feb. 11, Resolution, seh, from Norfolk Island. Dep: Feb. 11, Ruapehu, s, for London; Rona, s, for Fiji. DUNEDIN (1235m).—Arr: Feb. 9. Walkouaiti, s, ...

    Article : 41 words
  38. GEELONG WOOL SALES.

    At the Geelong wool sales to-day, Dalgety and Company disposed of more than 4400 bales, and Strachan, Murray, and Shannon cleared 3952 bales. There was good ...

    Article : 96 words
  39. BAR HARBOURS.

    Forster.—Bar 2ft 1in, rise 5ft 2in; crossing 7ft 3in, rise 2ft 8in. Arafura E. and A. line stamer, is to be moved from Ball's Head to No. 16 wharf, Pyrmont, at 8 ...

    Article : 556 words
  40. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    The following vessels are expected to be in touch with the undermentioned stations to-day:- With Sydney: Aorangi, R.M.S., Ventura, A.M.S., Knikoral, s, Bendigo s, Port Albany, s, Suva, s, ...

    Article : 264 words
  41. MOTOR LORRY BURNT.

    A motor lorry, owned by Mr. Charles Lucas, burst into flames when descending a hill approaching Adelong from Mount Adrah. The driver attempted to change gears to assist in ...

    Article : 70 words
  42. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 223 words
  43. ENGINEER INJURED.

    John Foster, an engineer employed at the Farmers' and Dairymen's milk factory, sustained a broken Jaw. had several teeth knocked out, and other injuries as a result o a fall ...

    Article : 50 words
  44. MEAT INDUSTRY.

    A special deputation representing the United Grazters' Association of Queensland left to-day for Melbourne to protest against the proposal of the Australian Meat Council to create ...

    Article : 127 words
  45. THE DUPLEIX'S PASSENGERS.

    The Mesmgeries Maritines steamer Dupleix sails from No. 2 wharf, East Circular Quay, at 2 p.m. to-day for New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. The following is a list of passengers:—Messrs. ...

    Article : 181 words
  46. WINDSOR DISTRICT HOSPITAL.

    At the annual meeting of the Hawkesbury Benevolent Society and Hospital it was stated that the receipts for the year were £2785, and that the year closed with a credit ...

    Article : 213 words
  47. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    At London: Trematon, s, from New Zealand ports (left Wellington Dec. 23 At Bull: Pareora, s, from Australian ports, enroute for Antwerp (lett Port Pirie Dec. l8). ...

    Article : 185 words
  48. PASSING OF THE BUNINYONG.

    The bulk of the steamer Bunnyong, at, one time the fastest passenger boat on the eastern coast, was sunk this afternoon about six miles outside the heads The steamer was built for Howard, Smith, Ltd., qt ...

    Article : 75 words
  49. KAHIKA HELD UP.

    A dispute in the providering department of the cargo steamer Kahlka was responsible for that vessel being held up at Dunedin. The chief steward was under instructions to ...

    Article : 82 words
  50. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre: "Katja," 8. Criterion Theatre: "Give and Take," 8. Theatre Royal: "The Pelican," 8. Grand Opera House: "Cinderella," 8. ...

    Article : 83 words
  51. CITY RAILWAY.

    It was stated yesterday by the secretary of the Bricklayers' Union that the bricklayers engaged on the city railway construction work had been granted an increase of ...

    Article : 68 words
  52. MELBOURNE FAT STOCK SALES.

    About 1500 fat cows were yarded to-day, a small proportion being of the best. Prices improved from 15/ to 20/. Quotations; Prime cows, £10/10/ to £11; extra prime, £11/10/ to £12; good, £7/5/ to £9/10/; ...

    Article : 49 words
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