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  2. MR. DUNN, M.L.A.

    Members of the Ministry, including the Premier (Mr. Lang), and of the Parliamentary Labour party and its supporters were present last night at Loosen's London Cafe, ...

    Article : 582 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    In reply to a deputation which waited on the Minister for Works protesting against centralisation of railway workshops, an official communication has been received stating that ...

    Article : 164 words
  4. GERMAN CIRCULAR.

    Because of its political aspect the Returned Soldiers' Association is unable to enter the controversy surrounding the issue during the election campaign of the German circular, ...

    Article : 166 words
  5. STRIKE DUTY.

    Considerable dissatisfaction has been expressed by members of the Fremantle police force concerning the treatment they have received in regard to their services on the ...

    Article : 299 words
  6. STATE SESSION.

    Much of the time of private members was occupied yesterday morning in the Legislative Assembly in discussing a motion by Mr. Keegan for the appointment of a select ...

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  7. CONSERVATORIUM.

    "The work of the Conservatorium for the past year has been highly satisfactory," said the director, Mr. W. Arundel Orchard, in a review yesterday of the twelve months just ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 885 words
  8. BOMBALA-ORBOST RAILWAY.

    The Federal Minister for Works has advised Sir Austin Chapman that the proposed Bombala-Orbost railway is not one of those recommended by the uniform gauge committee as ...

    Article : 122 words
  9. U.S.A. TAXATION.

    Taxation in the United States is 11.5 per cent of the national income, or £14 per capita per year. Although this is considerably below other countries, it is considered to be ...

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  10. LORRY DRIVER INJURED.

    Bruce McKlnnon, a motor lorry driver, met with a painful accident while drawing wheat to Mungeribar Siding. His motor lorry ran off the road and crashed into a stout pine ...

    Article : 84 words
  11. CAR STRIKES POLE.

    Hopton Nolan, of 37 Marlborough-street, Drummoyne, was fatally injured yesterday morning when a motor car collided with an electric light pole on the Liverpool-road, near ...

    Article : 132 words
  12. WOOD CHOPPING CONTEST.

    The wood chopping contest, promoted by Mr. E. A. Dobson, attracted many competitors. Results:—First heat, 12in log: J. Beaumont, 14s, l; J. Pearson, 7s, 2; winner's time, 46s. ...

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  13. MORUYA RESIDENTS' DEATHS.

    The deaths have occurred suddenly of Miss Mary Smith, of Gundary, who was the daughter of Mr. William Smith, an old resident of the district, and of Mr. Patrick ...

    Article : 92 words
  14. BUILDING OPERATIONS IN WAGGA.

    The building activities of town residents continue. Plans for new structures presented to the council by the building inspector probably constitute a record for 12 months. ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. LATE SHIPPING.

    Repairs have been completed at Plymouth to the Danish 5-masted training ship Kobenhavn, which was damaged by fire in the English Channel in October last year. The vessel has sailed for Australia. ...

    Article : 44 words
  16. WOMAN MURDERED.

    In sensational circumstances a woman was shot dead at the door of her house in Mary-street, St. Kilda, late to-night. Nothing definite can be ascertained about the ...

    Article : 136 words
  17. LITHGOW HOSPITAL EXTENSIONS.

    The new isolation block at Lithgow Hospital has been formally opened. The structure is of brick on concrete foundation, with tiled roof. There are four main wards. ...

    Article : 119 words
  18. TELEGRAPHIC.

    BRISBANE (516m).—Arr[?] Dec. 15, Aldinga, s, from Sydney; Woodarra, s, from Townsville; Gogra, s, Sydney. Dep: Dec. 15, Baralaba, s, for Bundaberg; Cooma, s, for Cairns; Levuka, s, for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 31 words
  19. ECONOMIC HISTORY.

    On the recommendation of the Sydney University Extension Board, the University Senate has decided to join with the universities of Adelaide and Melbourne in inviting Dr. C. ...

    Article : 61 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (128lm).—Arr: Dec. 15: Wattomo, s, from Newcastle. ...

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  21. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    The following vessels are expected to be in touch with the undermentioned stations to-day:- With Perth: Malatian, Port Curtis, Orsova, Mahia, P[?]e[?]odon, Almkerk, Ville de Verdun, Runic, Iron ...

    Article : 184 words
  22. ALLEGED ARSON.

    At the Manilla Police Court to-day Thomas Moffat was committed for trial at Tamworth Court of Sessions on a charge of wilfully setting fire to a shop in Manilla. Ball was fixed ...

    Article : 857 words
  23. DOCTORATE DEGREES.

    On the recommendation of the Professorial Board, the University Senate has adopted a number of new regulations governing the award of doctorate degrees. Amongst them ...

    Article : 139 words
  24. RAILWAYMEN.

    A sub-committee has been appointed by the Parliamentary Labour caucus to inquire into the objections of certain railway unions to the bonus system in operation in the raliway ...

    Article : 140 words
  25. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 164 words
  26. DOMINION RAILWAYS.

    The Government has decided upon the erection of new railway workshops at Petone and Newmarket. The workshops at Addington and Hillside will be reorganised and extended. ...

    Article : 53 words
  27. OVERDUE 'PLANES.

    After being overdue for more than a week the two De Haviland aeroplanes, in charge of Flying Officer Baulderstone, arrived at the Albert Park Aerodrome at Port Adelaide this ...

    Article : 76 words
  28. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In the Legislative Council, the Lewisham Cemetery Bill, the Irrigation (Amendment) Bill, and the Sydney Corporation Amendment (Waterloo Municipal Council) Bill, were ...

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  29. MILITARY SMOKE NIGHT.

    A military smoke night in houour of Major-General Brand was held in the main drill hall, Victoria Barracks, last evening. The toast of the guest of the evening was ...

    Article : 88 words
  30. TIMBER PRODUCTION.

    Sir Herbert Matthews (secretary of the Central Chamber of Agriculture of England), who is on his way to New Zealand, where he will interest himself in the activities of New ...

    Article : 150 words
  31. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 238 words
  32. MAORI MEETING HOUSE.

    The Kikewh[?]nua Maori meeting-house, a familiar landmark at Awapuni for 50 years, was destroyed by fire. The building was in an excellent state of ...

    Article : 68 words
  33. ACCIDENTAL DEATH.

    The tragedy which occurred at Huntsman, 14 miles from Deloraine, on Saturday night, when Raymond Jack Nutting died following a fight with another man, was inquired into at ...

    Article : 48 words
  34. SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

    Sir Frank Heath, now visiting Australia at the request of the Federal Government to report on science and its relation to industry [?] the Commonwealth, has accepted an invitation ...

    Article : 54 words
  35. FACTORIES IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The reports of the Department of Labour and Industry show that at the date of collecting the returns at the end of last year 11,599 factories throughout the State ...

    Article : 155 words
  36. N.Z. CRICKET TEAM.

    The New Zealand cricket team played a combined Wagga team on the Wagga cricket ground to-day. There was a fair attendance, and the weather was very hot. ...

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  37. WOOLLAHRA ROAD SUBSIDY.

    The Main Roads Board has notified the Woollahra Council that it has decided to subsidise the council in respect of the amount of £13,777 expended on the Nouchatel asphaiting ...

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  38. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    The sixth and last series of Brisbane wool sales for this year opened to-day, when 19,812 bales were offered. A further 15,963 bales will be offered to-morrow. To-day's offerings consisted mainly of average greasy clips ...

    Article : 150 words
  39. FIRE AT NEWTOWN.

    The police commonced inquiries on Monday night into the circumstances attending a small fire which occurred on the first floor of the boot factory of Wills Brothers, in ...

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  40. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre: "Leave it to Jane," 2, 8. Criterion Theatre: "Secrets," 2, 8. Theatre Royal: "Wildflower," 8. Grand Opera House: "Charley"s Aunt," 2.15, 8. ...

    Article : 167 words
  41. ST. MATTHEW'S, MANLY.

    Special Services were held on Sunday at St. Matthew's Church of England, Manly, to mark the dedication of the new temporary chancel, which has just been added to the church. Holy ...

    Article : 114 words
  42. LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

    Mrs. R. R. S. Mackinnon, who recently returned from Geneva, where she attended the Sixth Assembly of the League of Nations, as Australia's official woman delegate, will speak ...

    Article : 60 words
  43. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    Sales on 'Change to-day included:- Commonwealth Bonds, 4½ per cent. (1927, ex int.) £99/17/6; 8 per cent. (1927, ex int.), £98/15/, £98/17/[?] 5½ per cent. (due 1931), £99/15/; 5½ per ...

    Article : 179 words
  44. CRICKET.

    On the University Oval to-day, Adelaide and Sydney met in the second round of the inter-University cricket championship. Scores:—Sydney University—First innings: K. Asprey, b Wagner, [?]; B. M. S[?]lmon, hit ...

    Article : 186 words
  45. JURY DISAGREES.

    After a hearing which lasted four days, the jury was unable to agree to-day in the trial of John Cyril Litchfield, secretary, of Elwood, against whom a Grand Jury had found ...

    Article : 87 words
  46. BRITISH PENSIONS.

    The Imperial authorities have advised the New South Wales Treasury that all British and Indian Government pensions, at present paid by the State, will be transferred to the ...

    Article : 39 words
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