An explosion occurred while Mrs. G. H. Bailey, sen., of Eureka, was lighting a blowlamp used in a milking machine. The blazing liquid burst over her, igniting her ...
Article : 54 wordsA fire which destroyed a 13-roomed boardinghouse at Eltham, Taranaki, early this morning was attended by tragic results. Of the 10 inmates four lost their lives, and ...
Article : 141 wordsThe following statement was made yesterday on behalf of the Roseville-Lindfield-Killara New Municipality Committee:- "The committee is not satisfied with the ...
Article : 231 wordsTo direct attention to what he described as the necessity for the appointment of "local boards" to expedite the settlement of industrial disputes in the coal-mining industry, ...
Article : 2,819 wordsThe question of the appointment of delegates to represent metropolitan Labour leagues at the forthcoming A.L.P. conference has led to a factional fight in which an ...
Article : 446 wordsMembers of the committee of management of the Seamen's Union commented adversely to-day on the vote of censure passed at the meeting convened by Mr. Jacob Johnson last ...
Article : 177 wordsThe Town Planning Association's luncheon at Farmer's yesterday, served a double purpose—it enabled members to say farewell to Dr. Grace Boelke, who is about to leave on ...
Article : 502 wordsWhen the discussion of the tariff schedule was resumed in the House of Representatives to-day, the House considered item 105 A.A. (cotton piece goods, knitted in tubular form ...
Article : 1,548 wordsAn old selector pioneer, Mr. Patrick Maher, 83, died recently. Mr. Maher arrived with his uncle in the sailing vessel Little England in 1859. A few days after landing his uncle ...
Article : 93 wordsCounciller A. E. Twohill expressed the opinion at the last meeting of the Tweed Shire Council that the Shires' Association, at its next meeting, should consider the matter of ...
Article : 82 wordsAt a meeting of the committee of the Tweed District Hospital, it was decided to send a letter of keen appreciation to Matron Parker for her untiring work and devotion to duty ...
Article : 101 wordsMr. Thomas Coyle, a veteran of Cobb and Co.'s days, died at his residence at Johnstonstreet, Annandale, on Monday. Mr. Coyle was born at Windsor, near Sydney, 80 years, ...
Article : 203 wordsAt the opening of an inquiry into the wreck of the steamer Karu, counsel for the Marine Department said that some serious assertions would be made by witnesses. A former ...
Article : 257 wordsThe introduction to Parliament of a bill providing for the audit of solicitors' trust accounts was suggested by Mr. R. D. Bogan (State president) at the annual ...
Article : 173 wordsThe Parents and Citizens' Association is negotiating to acquire two blocks of laud in Fleming-street, adjoining the Public school, for the extension of the playgrounds. The ...
Article : 84 wordsWhilst removing a switch in one of the turbines at the C.P.C. works at Portland, Burgess, one of the company's foremen, met with a severe accident. The switch had ...
Article : 66 wordsAt a late hour to-night the result of the Alpine motor trial, promoted by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, was announced by the organiser (Mr. S. V. Westcott). ...
Article : 73 wordsDisorderly scenes marked the specially-convened meeting of the Sydney Electorate Council held last night at the Trades Hall, in accordance with instructions issued by the ...
Article : 269 wordsDengue fever Is spreading here with remarkable rapidity. Many business places are working half staffs, while at the hospital nurses from outside have had to be secured ...
Article : 83 wordsThe Premier (Mr. Lang) has forwarded a communication to the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce), notifying him of the State Cabinet's decision to construct a 15,000-ton floating dock ...
Article : 226 wordsIf at all possible, the Federal Ministry means to introduce and pass this week a short Bill in connection with the Commonwealth Oil Refineries. It was stated to-night ...
Article : 95 wordsThe first of the Conservatorium students' conecerts for this your was held hist night, when Miss Audrey Anderson, pianist, in Weber's Concertstuck in F minor, and Miss Mignon Frey, violinist, in Mendelssohn's ...
Article : 203 wordsA Parliamentary party, consisting of Mr Loughlin (Minister for Lands), Mr. Hoad, M.L.C., and Messrs. Goodin and K. Hoad, Ms. L.A., is visiting the Upper Murray district. ...
Article : 76 wordsThe seventh Australian Light Horse troops have begun their annual encampment on the Goulburn Showground. The men came from Goulburn, Bungendore, Taralga, Tumut, ...
Article : 118 wordsThe first pensions under the Widows Pensions Act passed by the Lang Government were paid yesterday. The payments were made at the various ...
Article : 54 wordsNew South Wales is likely to be visited by two strong Rugby Union football teams from New Zealand during the approaching season. ...
Article : 115 wordsBRISBANE (516m).—Dep: March 24, Ormonde, R.M.S., for London; Kowarra, s, for Rockhampton; Chy of Yokohama, s, for Melbourne; Essex, s, for Gladstone; Hallfried, s, for Newcastle; Palmer, s, for ...
Article : 102 wordsJoseph Osborne's residence on a farm abuut 4½ miles from Tyalgum, was destroyed by fire. The outbreak was discovered at about 2.30 a.m., when the detached kitchen was found ...
Article : 69 wordsThe Premier and Treasurer (Mr. Lang) announced yesterday that the sale of New South Wales Government inscribed stock would be resumed at the Treasury as from April 6. ...
Article : 103 wordsRonald Jones, a Bonalbo resident, is in a critical condition in the Casino District Hospital, paralysed from the shoulders down. He was riding at Bonalbo, when he was thrown ...
Article : 50 wordsOn Ellendale Station, near Walkaway, yesterday, a man named Reginald Walters was shot dead allegedly by Tom Shaw, a halfcaste The tragedy was reported to have ...
Article : 61 wordsAt to-day's wool sales [?] bales were submitted by the Australian Mercantile Land and Finance CO., and 4118 bales by Dalgety and Co., comprising and average selection representative of the wools characterising ...
Article : 66 wordsThe italian Consul has received a copy of the speech made by Signor Mussolini in reviewing the third year of Fascist power. Declaring that he had completely silenced his ...
Article : 162 wordsThe Coroner to-day returned a verdict of accidental death at an inquest into the death of Florence Ada Jane Green, widow, aged 17, who received fatal injuries last week ...
Article : 90 wordsBusiness on change today included.—Sales: A.B.C. Bank, 32/10½; Sardine Tin (P.U.), 5/8; Queensland, 3½ per cent, debentures, £73; Commonwealth Bonds, 6 per cent., 1927, £102. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe wharf labourers at Port Adelaide have extended their strike against overtime work on vessels. The Btrike was originally directed aganist the coastal steamers of the Adelaide ...
Article : 131 wordsA committee of young matrons and girls called the "Hollywood Set," was formed recently to work for the funds of the Little Citizens' Kindergarten, Surry Hills. Their ...
Article : 710 wordsBelieving that the party should be led by a younger man, Mr. Prendergast, M.L.A., has decided to relinquish his position as leader of the State Parliamentary Labour party. ...
Article : 111 wordsAt the Maitland Quarter Sessions Archibald G. Muir was charged with, at Cessnock, on December 12, having feloniously slain Ethel Smith. The case for the Grown was ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 130 wordsThe reasons why the contract for the construction of the Kyogle-South Brisbane railway had been let to the Governments of New South Wales and Queensland, were given in ...
Article : 268 wordsThe annual conference of the Red Cross Society will be commenced on Monday, and, continued on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Monday a motor outing will be given to country ...
Article : 193 wordsThe Minister for Education (Mr. Mutch) was reported yesterday to be suffering from a severe attack of dengue fever. He has been compelled to cancel the visits ...
Article : 54 wordsWirths' circus opened its 1926 season at the Hippodrome last night, and once more lions jumped through flaming hoops, a gentleman in orange tights turned handsprings on ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 209 wordsIn reference to the cordial good-fellowship between Australians and New Zealanders on the warships manifested during the present visit of the Australian squadron Commodore ...
Article : 131 wordsThe New Zealand lawn tennis players were given a civic reception yesterday at the Town Hall by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Stokes). Representatives of the Australian Lawn ...
Article : 259 wordsHer Majesty: "Katja," 8. Criterion: "Give and Take," 8. Theatre Royal: "White Cargo," 8. Grand Opera House: "Are You a Mason?" 8. ...
Article : 160 wordsStruck by a propeller while starting an aeroplane at No. 1 Flying School, Point Cook, to-day, Alrcrafsman C. H. Stanier, aged 27, sustained a broken leg. He was taken ...
Article : 100 wordsThe H. W. Varna production of "Lady Windermere's Fan," set down for last evening at St. James' Hall, has been postponed to April 19. ...
Article : 29 wordsThe Pavilion Cafe at Circular Quay was raided by Constables Nuss and Brown and other police last night. John Healy, aged 41 years, described as a cafe manager, and ...
Article : 58 wordsThe State elections campaign will be officially opened on behalf of the Government at Cairns on Friday, April 9. by the Premier (Mr. MacCormack). who will deliver ...
Article : 37 wordsA punt loaded with bricks in tow of the tug Zelma was driven ashore at Bradley's Head yesterday, and efforts at salvage failed. It was stated last night that further salvage ...
Article : 44 wordsOn April 17 a referendum will be taken on the proposal to detach Moorebank from the Liverpool Municipality, and attach it to the Nepean Shire. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 25 Mar 1926, Page 10
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