Advice has been received that the water necessities of Albury are to be relieved by the provision by the Public Works Department of an additional pipe service from the ...
Article : 54 wordsElleen Austin, aged 22 years, residing at Palmer-street, East Sydney, swallowed a quantity of Condy's crystal at that address last night. She was taken by the Central ...
Article : 50 wordsA fire in the police paddock below Albury destroyed several acres of grass. The town fire brigade was called to extinguish the outbreak. The four-mile fire break is holding ...
Article : 844 wordsThe Adult Deaf and Dumb Society recently succeeded in finding a quiet haven within a stone's throw of the General Post Office, by acquiring De Mestro-place, city, on which to ...
Article : 405 wordsYet another heat wave, with its attendant discomforts and enervating characteristics, has swept eastward over New South Wales, leaving in its wake a track of bush fire and of ...
Article : 853 wordsAn inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of three men as a result of an explosion which occurred in the grading room of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company's ...
Article : 1,086 wordsThe conditions for shooting at the Anzac Range on Saturday were ideal. Following are the details:- At 200 Yards.—The 4th Battalion fired 10 shots at this range, results being:—Captain W. W. Pettigrew, ...
Article : 1,699 wordsThe recommendation of the executive committee of the New South Wales Cricket Association, that Queensland should be admitted to the Sheffield Shield contests, met with the ...
Article : 375 wordsA sensational bolt occurred on the Cundle-road, Mrs. J. Welsh, Miss M. Welsh, and Miss A. Swadling were driving in a sulky, when the horse took fright at a motor lorry and ...
Article : 110 wordsIt was fortunate for Phyllis Dowes, aged 5, of Pittwater-road, Manly, that Mr. George Sargood, of King's-avenue, Manly, was on the Manly ferry wharf when she overbalanced and ...
Article : 51 wordsEdward Roy Dooley, an elderly man, is in a critical condition in the Armidale and New England Hospital as the result of severe head injuries sustained through his horse ...
Article : 43 wordsRepeated efforts have been made to secure the construction of a new road from Grafton to Brisbane, via Baryulgil, Tabulam, Bonalbo, Wpodenbong, and Rathdownie. This route, ...
Article : 1,509 wordsDuring the Tahiti's voyage from Wellington to San Francisco, Mrs. Grellier, aged 23, died of a paralytic seizure, and was buried at sea. Deceased's husband had completed an ...
Article : 44 wordsThe body of a man was found in Anvil Creek on Tuesday. There was a bullet wound in the forehead. The only marks of identification were papers found in the pockets ...
Article : 71 wordsMrs. John Burey, wife of one of the best known graziers in the Guyra district, died as the result of a snake bite. It appears that Mrs. Burey was gathering eggs from a motor ...
Article : 48 wordsFour men coming into Lithgow in a cart last night turned off Bayonet-street from Bowenfels-road, in order to take a short cut. Coming down a sharp bill the horse bolted, ...
Article : 121 wordsThe remarkable interest that is being shown in the forthcoming test matches between England and Australia is indicated by the fact that seats may be reserved with a company in ...
Article : 84 wordsThe funeral of Mr. William Watson, secretary of the Forestry Commission, took place on Saturday in the Northern Suburbs Cemetery. Prior to the funeral a short service was ...
Article : 363 wordsThomas Graham, the 7-year-old son of Mr. A. R. Graham, of Foster-street, Cessnock, was admitted to the Cessnock District Hospital on Saturday, suffering with a shattered band. ...
Article : 63 wordsHush fires are still raging in the district around Wiseman's Ferry, on the main northern road, mostly on the northern side of the Hawkesbury River towards Gosford. The ...
Article : 98 wordsthe international cricketer, who was excluded from the Australian Eleven, is to visit England with the team, having been engaged by the London "Daily Express" ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 36 wordsGood entries were received for the meeting which will be held next Saturday afternoon at the Maroubra Speedway, 41 riders having nominated for the allpowers motor cycle handicap, nine for the C grade car ...
Article : 218 wordsOutbreaks of bush fire were fairly numerous in the suburbs yesterday. The most serious was at Punchbowl, where an area of 100 acres of scrub, facing, Draper-street, was ...
Article : 90 wordsThe first annual meeting of members of the Ford in Australia Club will be held at the Real Estate institute rooms, 15 Martin-place, at 8 o'clock on Thursday, February 25, when the presentation of the annual ...
Article : 98 wordsA fire occurred at sea on February 4 on the City of Norwich, which arrived here last Friday from New York. The flames were quickly suppressed. A general average is to be ...
Article : 70 wordsAttempts were made on Muriwai Beach to lower the Australasian motor speed record of 105.7 miles an hour over a five mile stretch. Two Sunbeam cars owned by C. W. F. Hamilton, made unsuccessful ...
Article : 69 wordsThe death occurred recently of Mr. Robert Lacey, a well-known resident, of Harris Park, at the age of 77. Mr. Lacey was born at Liverpool, but had lived nearly the whole of ...
Article : 165 wordsRICHMOND, Monday.—Another hot spell has passed over Richmond and district. On Sunday the maximum reading at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College was 103 degrees, but ...
Article : 189 wordsMr. H. E. Holland, one of the leaders of the New Zealand Labour party, and Mr. J. Smith, past president of the Melbourne Eight Hours' Day Committee, and secretary of the ...
Article : 89 wordsClan Ogilvy, s, from Brisbane. Wooigai, s, 8057 tons, Captain McLeod, from Melbourn. Melbourne Steamship Company, Ltd., agents. COASTWISE.—Tuncurry's, from Cape Hawke; Five ...
Article : 41 wordsThe bearing of evidence in respect to the Redhead disaster was concluded to-day. The Coroner (Mr. C. Hibble) announced that the verdict would be delivered to-morrow ...
Article : 220 wordsKaronga, s, for Fremantle, via ports. Dundula, s, for Newcastle. Ellaroo, s, for Newcastle. Meiton Maru, s, for Japan. ...
Article : 54 wordsIt was officially announced to-day that the resignation had been received of Mr. Percy Hunter from the position of Director of Migration. Mr. Hunter recently accepted the ...
Article : 51 wordsThe 36th Battalion held a practice shoot at Long Bay, trying 10 rounds snap-shooting and 10 application at 200 yards. Sergeant Platt put up a good shoot, just missing a double possible by a point. Other good ...
Article : 80 wordsThe death occurred recently of Police-sergeant Thomas Joseph Cunneen, of the Clarence-street station. He joined the force in February, 1907. He ...
Article : 51 wordsFREMANTLE.—Arr: Feb. 15, Orvieto, from eastern States, Dep: Feb. 15, Abbekerk, for eastern States. ...
Article : 15 wordsNEW PLYMOUTH (1141m).—Arr: Feb. 15, Port Albany, s, from Port Kembla. ...
Article : 17 wordsThe following crews will compete in the combined regatta of the Leichhardt and Haberfield Rowing Clubs, which will be held on the Leichhardt Canal on Saturday: ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 150 wordsThe Commissioner of Railways has decided to reduce fares to single fare and a half for a return journey in the metropolitan area between 10.30 a.m. and 4.20 p.m., to meet ...
Article : 46 wordsThe council chambers, a saddler's shop, and the office of a firm of stock and station agents were destroyed on Friday night by fire. The proporty was covered by insurauce. ...
Article : 37 wordsMr. Frank Cartwright, aged 33, was killed at Bundanoon on Sunday afternoon. He was riding with a party, when his horse suddenly bolted, threw him, and dragged him ...
Article : 93 wordsThe Victorian Racing Association Challenge Cup was sailed on Saturday in the home waters of the Royal Yacht Club, the holder of the Cup by virtue of Yeulbu's win last year. After a magnificent ...
Article : 89 wordsSir,—Your correspondent, Mr. D. W. Smith, makes several errors in his statement. He says the old toll bar was situated on Waverley-road. There never was a road of that ...
Article : 494 wordsA considerable reduction in the yield of New England potatoes is forecasted by Mr. Mark H. Reynolds, senior agrilcultural inspector. The potato crops, he says, have had ...
Article : 61 wordsAt the inquiry into a fire which destroyed the Coliseum Theatre at Collie on January 24 evidence was given that the owner, Mrs. J. N. Bradbury, who lived in the residential ...
Article : 96 wordsThe following are the weights for the second day of the V.A.T.C. Autumn Meeting of February 20:- St. Clair Trial. Special weights. 1m 1f.—Bachelor's Pal, 8-7; Miss Eileen, 8-7; Wise Guy, 8-7; Proud ...
Article : 626 wordsThe death took place yesterday of Mr. E. J. Bryaut, who for 48 years was attached to the Telegraph Department. For several years he was assistant manager. His brothers are ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 223 wordsSir,—As one who has followed the controversy between Mr. McMahou and Mr. Newlands with considerable interest, and with a keen appreciation of the service the "Herald" ...
Article : 362 wordsUnder a new ordinance no natives are permitted to attend a picture show for Europeans now. It has been arranged by the proprietor to ...
Article : 46 wordsIt was stated yesterday by the chairman of the contral branch of the A.W.U. (Mr. J. Balley) that his organisation was most dissatisfied with the manner in which the ...
Article : 110 wordsThe tugboat Henry Moss, belonging to the Melbourne Steamship Company, while undergoing repairs at the pier at Williamstown, sank last night in shallow water. It is ...
Article : 41 wordsThe Orvieto arrived at 9.30 o'clock to-night, eight hours late owing to rough weather. On Sunday, when the ship was pitching heavily, a wave washed a deck boy, S. ...
Article : 70 wordsSir,—"A Sick Man's" remarks in to-day's "Herald" are quite correct—garbage tins are indeed a menace to health in the city. On Sunday evening I went to town as usual to a ...
Article : 131 wordsOver a three-mile course, and favoured by perfect weather conditions, the State Eight-oar Rowing Championship Race was held on the Port River on Saturday The race was won by Renmark in 16m 19 3-5s. The ...
Article : 66 wordsHer Majesty's Theatre: "Katja," 8. Criterion Theatre: "Oive and Take," 8. Theatre Royal: "The Pelican," 8. Grand Opera House: "Are You a Mason?" 8. ...
Article : 94 wordsAfter hearing further evidence in the case in which Victor Hoare, aged 23, a private taxi driver, was charged with having maliciously damaged tyres and tubes to the extent of £40. the property of Yellow ...
Article : 52 wordsTo-day the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., submitted a catalogue of 8158 bales, embracing a good selection. Competition was keen and animated, last week's rules being fully ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 16 Feb 1926, Page 12
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