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  2. CHRISTIANITY.

    Affirming that the New Testament is mythical in origin and that its central figure, Jesus Christ, did not exist as an historical character, in a debate at the Communist Hall. ...

    Article : 218 words
  3. STATISTICS OFFICES.

    Consideration has been given by the Cabinet to the question of the amal. mation of the Federal and State Statistical Departments, and it was decided to approve of such it a ...

    Article : 64 words
  4. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Minister for education said that on the previous day, Mr. Weaver had referred to the remarks of the Crown Prosecutor ...

    Article : 487 words
  5. WOOL CLIPS.

    A representative gathering of the wool trade took place in the Hotel Australia last night, when a dinner was given by the Sydney wool selling brokers to mark the completion ...

    Article : 891 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. A. J. Trigs, manager of the Government water supply, stated to-day that the consumption of water over the hot months of November to the end of January was approximately ...

    Article : 81 words
  7. DR. PAGE'S TOUR.

    The Acting Prime Minister addressed a gathering in the Memorial Hall last night. Speaking of the fruit question he said the Government had found that there had been no ...

    Article : 425 words
  8. TRANSCONTINENTAL RECORDS.

    Messrs. J. L. Burton (at wheel) and W. Bradley in the 30/98-h.p. Vauxhall, in which they lowered the records from Fremantle to Adelaide and Melbourne. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 27 words
  9. MASONIC CEREMONY.

    Visitors from all parts of the North Coast attended the dedication of the Chapter Brunswick and installation of the oundution officers in the Masonic Temple on Tuesday night. ...

    Article : 159 words
  10. ACTION AGAINST JUDGE.

    The action instituted by Overseas Motors Pty., Ltd., of Elizabeth-street,' against Judge Wasley, has been abandoned. ...

    Article : 24 words
  11. THE MAILS.

    Noumea.—11 a.m., (St. Joseph). Japan (direct).—4 p.m. (Narani). South Solitary Island.—2 p.m. (Narani). U.K., newspaper rate of postage, via Adelaide, for ...

    Article : 227 words
  12. CONFECTIONERY FACTORY FIRE.

    A fire which broke out at about 6.30 p.m. yesterday severely damaged the stock and portion of the factory of the Marrickville Confectionery Company, in Addison-road, ...

    Article : 58 words
  13. GRAFTON POST-OFFICE.

    The Deputy Postmaster-General has advised Dr. Earle Page, M.P., that consideration is being given to the remodelling of the Grafton post-office so as to provide for present and ...

    Article : 67 words
  14. INSURANCE.

    The Royal Commission which has been Inquiring into the question of national insurance yesterday concluded its sitting for the present visit to Sydney. ...

    Article : 283 words
  15. LATE SHIPPING.

    NEWCASTLE (62m).—Arr: Dec. 13. Kintore, s, Yuloo, s, Hunter, s, Wallsend, s, and Ready, s, from Sydney; Pulganbar, s, from Clarence River; Ulmarra, s, from the Richmond River, Dep: Dec. 13, ...

    Article : 68 words
  16. SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL.

    The A.I.F. memorial School of Arts has been completed at a cost of £2230 and was handed over by the contractor this week. It is a bungalow building adjoining the post-office. ...

    Article : 83 words
  17. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    The following steamers are expected to be in range of the undermentioned stations to-day:- Willi Hobart: Kanna, Oonah, Nairana, Stanley Hall, Melbourne, Poolta, Riverina. ...

    Article : 158 words
  18. A THOUGHTFUL ACT.

    The "Hfracombe Chronicle" (Devon, England) of Saturday, October 27, contains the following interesting paragraph, the lady referred to in it being the mother of Sergeant ...

    Article : 159 words
  19. ENGLISH MAILS.

    Outwards.—Jervis Bay, closing Dec. 14, expected arrive London Jan. 21, Ormonde, closing Dec. 21, expected arrive London Jan. 27. Ventura, closing Jan. 1st, ex. pected arrive London Feb. 6. Largs Bay, closing ...

    Article : 90 words
  20. MOTOR RECORD.

    In an endenvour to reduce the Transcontinental record, Messrs. J. L. Burton and W. Bradley, driving a 30-98 h.p. Vauxhall car, are expected in Sydney between 5 and 6 ...

    Article : 244 words
  21. AMERICAN MAILS.

    Inwards.—Dated Frisco, Nov. 15, ex Tolken, due Sydney Dec. 15. Dated 'Frisco, Nov. 23, ex Tahiti, due Sydney Dec. 18. Dated 'Frisco Dec. 4, ex Ventura, due Sydney Dec. 24. Dated Vancouver, ...

    Article : 45 words
  22. OLD SYDNEY DISAPPEARING.

    Buildings erected in Elizabeth-street in the early days now being demolished. The site is required for a modern store. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 23 words
  23. ELECTRIC POWER AND LIGHT.

    An inquiry was conducted at Grafton Town Hall by Mr. S. Archer, supervising engineer of the Public "Works Department at Lismore, into the proposal of the Clarence River ...

    Article : 83 words
  24. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In the Legislative Council yesterday. Sir Joseph Carruthers moved that, for the remainder of the session, the House meet on Monday of each week. The motion was ...

    Article : 1,414 words
  25. SHEFFIELD SHIELD.

    The opening mntch of the Sheffield Shield series for the 1923-1924 season will commence to-day, at Adelaide, when New South Wales, will meet South Australia. New South Wales, ...

    Article : 269 words
  26. WATER SHORTAGE.

    Owing to the low state of the council's water supply weir, drastic restrictions have been imposed. The supply is cut off from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily, and the use of hoses is ...

    Article : 79 words
  27. SUBDIVIDING STATIONS.

    The sale of the major portion of the wellknown Mahonga station and the bulk of the large adjoining property of Bulgandra, means that practically the whole of the large estates ...

    Article : 92 words
  28. NORTH COAST.

    Following the recent Haking up of the North Coast railway, the Postal Department has decided to utilise the line for the convoyance from and to Sydney of Richmond and ...

    Article : 70 words
  29. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 146 words
  30. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    Wheat quiet, growers' lots 4/3½ to 4/4 per bushel, parcels 4/5½, prompt delivery in trucks at Port Adelaide; flour steady, £12/12/6 per ton, bakers' lots; mill offal firm, continued eastern States' demand; ...

    Article : 107 words
  31. RAILWAY FREIGHTS.

    Because of the Marrangaroo deviation, the distance from Sydney to Bathurst has been increased from 145 miles to 146, consequently the goods freights have gone up a very small ...

    Article : 168 words
  32. GOLD-MINING INDUSTRY.

    Representatives of the gold mining industry in Australia again conferred with Commonwealth officials yesterday, with a view to arriving at some decision whereby the industry ...

    Article : 96 words
  33. CHRISTMAS CHEER.

    The Church of England committees for homes and hostels for children appeals to the parents of those children "who have never known want or desire unfulfilled." Besides ...

    Article : 159 words
  34. ADELAIDE STOCK EXCHANGE.

    Investment sales.—Commonwealth bonds; 4½ p.c. (1925), £98/17/6; 6 p.c. (1936), £192/15/; Bawra, 16/5, 16/6; Adelaide Cement, ord., 29/1½; Nestle's, pref., 22/6; Wallaroo Fertiliser, 18/1 (50); B. H. Prop., ...

    Article : 160 words
  35. NEW GUINEA.

    In an ordinance published in the "Commonwealth Gazatte" to-day to amend the New Guinea mining regulations, it is provided that licenses or leases shall not be granted to ...

    Article : 55 words
  36. PRINTING TRADE AWARD.

    Mr. J. Keaughran (secretary of the Printing Industry Employees' Union) stated that the Union and Newspaper Proprietors' Association had arrived at an agreement whereby ...

    Article : 165 words
  37. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 216 words
  38. FIRE BRIGADES' EXPENDITURE.

    Bowral Municipal Council has decided to point out an anomaly in the estimated expenditure in connection with the fire brigades at Mittagong and Bowral. Mittagong, to protect ...

    Article : 88 words
  39. LICENSING TRANSFERS.

    At the Metropolitan Licensing Court yesterday the following licensing, transfers, booth licenses, and applications for additiontal bars were granted.—Cricketers' Arms, Botany-road, Alexandria, from John Lennon to ...

    Article : 65 words
  40. SUPREME COURT WAR MEMORIAL.

    THE FIGURES REPRESENT BRITANNIA AND AUSTRALIA, AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY CAST IN BRONZE. THEY ARE THE WORK OF MR. PERCY CALVE, SCULPTOR, OF SYDNEY. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 34 words
  41. MAN DROWNED.

    Yesterday morning a mounted trooper found a man's clothing near a pond in Centennial Park. On the pond being dragged the body of George Alfred Harris, 56 years of age, ...

    Article : 62 words
  42. TAREE RAILWAY DISTRICT.

    Since the opening of the Macksville-Urunga section of the North Coast railway the Taree district takes in from Stroud-road to South Grafton, and the new service increases the ...

    Article : 140 words
  43. SHIRE PRESIDENTS.

    ERINA SHIRE, Gosford.—Cr. C. J. Staples (reelected). BURRANGONG SHIRE.—Cr. C. Crichton (reelected). ...

    Article : 136 words
  44. AMUSEMENTS.

    A vast attendance at the Town Hall last night put the seal of successs upon the concert organised by Messrs. Stott and Underwood's business college in aid of the Christmas drive for the Royal Prince Alfred ...

    Article : 430 words
  45. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Shooting with a consisteny that stamps him as a marksman of more than ordinary ability. D. A. McNaughton (Werribee0 again headed the list at the end of the first day's shooting in the final "test." ...

    Article : 234 words
  46. TO-DAY.

    Theatre Royal: "Othello," 8. Criterion: "The Silver Fox," 8. Her Majesty's: "A Southern Maid," 8. Grand Opera House: "The O'Brien Girl," 8. ...

    Article : 71 words
  47. HUME WEIR.

    The Hume Shire Council has decided to convene a conference of Parliamentary representatives and delegates from district bodies in connection with the proposed raising of the ...

    Article : 49 words
  48. MAYORAL ELECTIONS.

    ORANGE.—Dr. A. E. Colvin (re-elected). COROWA.—Alderman W. R. Teague (re-elected). PICTON.—Alderman H. A. Jones. TAREE.—Alderman W.P. Chapman (re-elected). ...

    Article : 82 words
  49. GRAFTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    According to some figures presonted by the Mayor of Grafton, the council had a debit balance on its general fund of £2233 at the end of 1921, whereas a year later it had been ...

    Article : 172 words
  50. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 253 words
  51. MASTER BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The Newcastle Master Builders' Association took part in bowling and shooting matches at the Victoria Park Bowling Green and Randwich Range respectively this week. A bowling match was played at ...

    Article : 268 words
  52. MR. SESSIONS' ORGAN RECITAL.

    Mr. Archibald Sessions, a noted American organist from the Fifth-avenue Presbyterian Church, New York, made his first appearance in Sydney at the Pittstreet Congregational Church on Wednesday night. ...

    Article : 267 words
  53. PRISON ESCAPES.

    Reports were received by Superintendent Potter that Angus Campbell and Alfred Fraser, who escaped from French Island on Saturday, were recaptured to-day. Campbell was ...

    Article : 101 words
  54. MINEES' FEDERATION.

    Details of the voting in the election of the general president and general secretary of the Miners' Federation, which, as already announced, resulted in the re-election of Mr. ...

    Article : 110 words
  55. "POTASH AND PERLMUTTER."

    Judging by the reception accorded the informal presentation of the screen versiion of "Potash and Perlmutter" by the Premier National Pictures of Australasia, Ltd., at the King's Cross Theatre yesterday ...

    Article : 114 words
  56. VISIT OF EARL OF CASSILLIS.

    February 20 and 21 will be red-letter days for Masonry in Orange, in view of the visit of the Earl of Cassillis, the Grand Superintendent of the Royal Arch Chapter, and ...

    Article : 45 words
  57. PROSECUTION OF BUTCHERS.

    With regard to the statement published in the "Herald" on December 5, relating to the prosecution of butchers, it was stated erroneously that the proceedings were at Lismore. ...

    Article : 41 words
  58. COMPETITIONS FOR CHILDREN.

    The entries for the dancing and singing competitions for young children being held by Messrs. W. H. Paling and Co. in their concert hall next week close to-day, but entries received by Saturday's post will ...

    Article : 58 words
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