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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Negotiations between the Kempsey Municipal Council and the Kempsey Electric Lighting Company, Limited, having reached a deadlock, the council has decided to give notice ...

    Article : 118 words
  3. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    Particulars of the trade of Victoria for five months of the current statistical year are now available. The figures for New South Wales have already been published. A ...

    Article : 224 words
  4. MISHAP TO PUNT.

    A blockage extending over several hours occurred in the Manly to Sydney traffic at a busy time last night, owing to the Spit punt breaking down. ...

    Article : 355 words
  5. THE SENATORS ELECTED BY NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Senator A. McDougall was born at Pyrmont and is one of the founders of the A.L.P. He was secretary of the Eight-hour Committee for ten years, and was a ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 243 words
  6. AMERICAN ELECTIONS.

    The latest oversea exchanges brought details of the American election in November last, when the previous Republican Government) majority or l63 in the House of ...

    Article : 1,457 words
  7. SOLDIER SETTLERS.

    Several soldier settlers on Saturday expressed satisfaction at the announcement made through Mr. M. Kilpatrick, member for Murray, that the Minister for Lands had ...

    Article : 116 words
  8. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 174 words
  9. SHOCKING BURNING ACCIDENT.

    A shocking burning accident occurred this morning. Mrs. Jeans, wife of Mr. Percy Jeans, residing in Kincald-street, applied a match [?] a lamp filled with methylated spirits. The ...

    Article : 104 words
  10. BANK RATES.

    Bank rates of exchange are:- New South Wales (within the State), 2/ per cent. (minimum 6d), with the following exceptions: ...

    Article : 292 words
  11. BREADSTUFFS.

    Wheat cargoes are quiet, and occasionally /6 per quarter lower. The international situation is hampering business. Parcels are in poor request, and prices are /6 per quarter ...

    Article : 72 words
  12. A RIDER KILLED.

    Jack Harper, jnr., a well-known resident of the district, was fatally injured whilst riding in a race. ...

    Article : 24 words
  13. OPIUM SMUGGLING.

    A Chinese butcher employed on the Montoro attempted to go ashore on Saturday night with opium valued at £100 concealed about his person. He was arrested and will be ...

    Article : 41 words
  14. BOY SCOUTS.

    Scouts from all portions of the Commonwealth, with the exception of Western Australia, who are participating in the annual corrorboree held in Melbourne, displayed keen ...

    Article : 201 words
  15. OBITUARY.

    There passed away in Brisbane a few days ago, in her 75th years, Mrs. Elizabeth Sh[?]rreff. Hunt, an old-time resident of East Maitland. The late Mrs. Hunt was the youngest of three ...

    Article : 312 words
  16. MR. WILLIAM NANCE.

    The death has occurred at Macksville of Mr. William Nance, aged 92, who was for [?] years superintendent of the Kempsey Methodist Sunday School, and retired from that ...

    Article : 93 words
  17. RAVAGES OF WAR.

    A small publication made available by Count de Vitry d'Avaucourt, a member of the Civil Commission, illustrates in a graphic way the ragaves of war on French soil, and the ...

    Article : 248 words
  18. PRODUCE.

    During last week the Sydney butter market remained unaltered at 168/ per cwt, but, as stated in the "Herald" of Saturday last, an advance of /0½ per lb will take effect from ...

    Article : 467 words
  19. MARTIN-PLACE EXTENSION.

    Sir,—A few days ago I was speaking to a prominent interstate architect, and one who knew Sydney well, and he expressed the opinion that Sydney people would not realise ...

    Article : 565 words
  20. TELEPHONE DELAYS.

    So far as the trunk telephone service to Sydney is concerned, Lithgow is probably the most badly situated of any important town in the State. Though, industrially, it is one of ...

    Article : 68 words
  21. DAIRY FARMER'S DEATH.

    John Duffy, aged 62, was found on the roadside to-day. Deceased had brought his [?] to meet the carrier, and had evidently died of heart failure. ...

    Article : 369 words
  22. CASUALTIES.

    While riding a bicycle along Tintern-road, Ashfield, at 9.30 a.m. yesterday, Henry Hare, 27, who resides at 10 Yelverton street, St. Peters, came into collision with a motor car. ...

    Article : 122 words
  23. MR. G. H. GREENWOOD.

    The death is announced of Mr. George Henry Greenwood, solicitor, of High-street, Kogarah, and formerly of Dowling-strect, Redfern. Born in Sydney in 1846, Mr. Greenwood ...

    Article : 129 words
  24. A DUTY ON FREE LIST GOODS.

    The ways of the Customs are sometimes beyond comprehension. A case occurred in Western Australia where the Customs officials imposed a duty on goods on the free list. The ...

    Article : 234 words
  25. PERTH SWIMMING CONTEST.

    The annual swim through Perth on Saturday attracted 60 contestants, seven being girls. Miss Nelson, aged 14 years, with 45 minutes' start, won easily from Miss Boyle, 18 years, 30 minutes' start. The winner's time ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. CHILD KILLED IN COLLISION.

    As the result of a collision between a steam tram and a sulky on the Speers Point-road, near Boolaroo, at about 8 o'clock on Saturday night, a child named Alfred York, received ...

    Article : 109 words
  27. COUNTRY KILLING.

    Sir,—I have been asked by members of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and others who will, I hope, become members, to express the views of our ...

    Article : 877 words
  28. REV. GEORGE CHALMERS.

    The death took place at Blairgowrie, Western-crescent, Gladesville, on Saturday morning of the Rev. George Chalmers, minister of the Gladesville Presbyterian Church, at the ...

    Article : 159 words
  29. THREE PERSONS INJURED.

    While a horse attached to a buggy driven by Mrs. W. Taylor, of Kent Farm, Springvale, was travelling along Normanby-road, Caulfield, yesterday morning, it took fright at ...

    Article : 105 words
  30. BRISBANE MARKETS.

    There were heavy supplies at the Roma-street markets on Saturday. Lucerne chaff was again the most prominent line of fodder presented. Generally there was a considerable decline in prices. Only the very ...

    Article : 99 words
  31. THE GERMAN MARK.

    The cables tell us that the German mark on the failure of the Paris conference touched 39,500 to the £1. In foreign exchange the value of the mark is now of little more than ...

    Article : 135 words
  32. CUSTOMS AND TRANSPORT AGENTS

    At the fortnightly luncheon of the Custom and Transport Agents' Association at Rayner's Pavilion Cafe, Circular Quay, the president, Mr. Dauglas Valentine, introduced to a ...

    Article : 96 words
  33. DEATH FROM BURNS.

    While lighting a lamp at her home in Hatham-street, Oakleigh, on Saturday night, Nellie Grigg, aged 26 years, married, set fire to her clothing. She rushed out of the house, and ...

    Article : 88 words
  34. HOMEBUSH OFFERINGS AND TRUCKINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 57 words
  35. MR. ALFRED S. CHEADLE.

    A notable figure in the wool trade, Mr. Alfred S. Cheadle, died on Friday. Mr. Cheadle, who was 69 years of age, was a native of Bradford. He had considerable ...

    Article : 121 words
  36. WAGE ADJUSTMENT.

    Sir,—I always read with interest Dr. Arthur's letters on the subject of a "wag[?] adjustment," so as to provide a larger income for a married man with a family than ...

    Article : 652 words
  37. PRICE OF GOLD.

    The Gold Producers' Association reports that the price of gold in London on Friday was 89/ per ounce fine, a fall of 3d since Tuesday. At this price the pound sterling ...

    Article : 41 words
  38. MINING.

    The following report has been received from the manager of Brown's Reward Gold Mines, No Liability:— At a point 100 feet south of No. 1 incline shaft and 21 feet east, on the hanging wall side of bar, have ...

    Article : 252 words
  39. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 152 words
  40. LATE SHIPPING.

    The trawler Burrenbee entered the Heads about 1.30 a.m., towing the Doonanbee. ...

    Article : 18 words
  41. FINANCIAL CABLES.

    The breakdown of the Paris Conference disorganised the foreign exchanges, French francs touched 67 to £1. compared with 65.15 on Thursday, and closed at 66.65. Belgian ...

    Article : 95 words
  42. TELEGHAPHIC.

    NEWCASTLE (62m).—Arr: Jan. 6, Wallsend, s. Archer, s, Joan Craig, s, Coombar, s, Gwydir, s, Karamu, s, Galava, s, St. Giles, tug, with Windstol, bqtn[?], in tow; Kintore, s, East Wind, s, from Sydney. Jan. ...

    Article : 217 words
  43. MR. SAMUEL WHITWORTH.

    Mr. Samuel Whitworth, electrical engineer, who was supervising the erection of the new plant at the municipal lighting station, on behalf of the British General Electrical ...

    Article : 60 words
  44. NEW ZEALAND CHESS CHAMPION.

    The chess championship tourney resulted in a tie between the present champion, Dunlop, and Gyles. In the play-off, Dunlop won. ...

    Article : 28 words
  45. OVERSEA MARKET CABLES.

    Meat is quoted thus:- Sheep: New Zealand ewes, /7[?]; Australian firsts /7[?], seconds /7¼, ewes /7, South American ewes /7 per lb. ...

    Article : 223 words
  46. LONDON SHARE MARKET.

    On 'Change to-day quotations were:—British B.H., 34/6; Briseis, 3/9, 3/11; Mt. Lyell, 19/7; Boulders, 4/2, 4/5; Waihi, 34/4; Hampton, 7/9, 8/3. ...

    Article : 29 words
  47. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 181 words
  48. MUTOOROO COPPER CORPORATION.

    The directors of the Mutooroo Copper Corporation N.L., have issued a circular to shareholders stating that the company has taken an option on three leases —72 acres in all—situated six miles north-east from ...

    Article : 125 words
  49. PROPOSED ROSLYN-TARALGA RAILWAY.

    The first sod of a new railway to connect Roslyn and Taralga, in the Goulburn district, will be turned to-day by the Premier, Sir George Fuller, who, accompanied by Lady Fuller, Mr. Ball (Minister for Railways), and Mr. Fitzpatrick (Minister for Mines and Local Government), left Sydney last evening for Taralga. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 57 words
  50. THE SUBURBS.

    When the North Sydney Council meets to-morrow evening a motion (in the name of Alderman E. M. Clark) will come before the aldermen, requesting the Local Government ...

    Article : 63 words
  51. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre: "Sally," 7.45. Criterion: "The Eyes of Youth," 8. Theatre Royal: "Cinderella," 2, 8. Palace: "The Sentimental Bloke," 8. ...

    Article : 139 words
  52. ST. IVES SHOW.

    As the fruit in the St. Ives district is looking every well at present, a good display and [?]n competition are expected at the third annual show of the St. Ives Agricultural and ...

    Article : 187 words
  53. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 103 words
  54. COMMERCIAL.

    In commenting on the tea position the Loudon "Grocer" of November last states:- "Members of the trade would do well to examine the statistical position of tea and ...

    Article : 305 words
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