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  2. CAPT. MATTHEWS. WAITING FOR A BOAT.

    Captain Matthews' Sopwith biplane is now totally demounted and packed. Captain Matthews and Sergeant Kay are waiting for the first opportunity to go to Australia. ...

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  3. TRAM COLLISION.

    Two steam trams collided at Sandringham early yesterday afternoon, and six persons were injured, the majority only slightly. According to the official report the ...

    Article : 150 words
  4. ROYAL TOUR., PRINCE MEETS WAR VETERANS.

    Last night the Royal train crossed the upper reaches of the Wanganui River at Taumarunul, where it stopped for the last welcome of the night. The train then climbed ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. LOCAL LOAN.

    Acting apparently on the advice of two of the loading city bankers, supported by the opinion of a prominent commercial man, the new State Government has decided to put a ...

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  6. TURF STAKES.

    An important announcement in regard to the stakes at Caulfield was made to-day by the Victoria Amateur Turf Club. The prize money of four of this club's races has been increased. ...

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  7. ON THE RENOWN.

    It dawns upon anyone who visits the forecastle deck of the Renown after breakfast on any day in the week that discipline as understood in the British Navy is vastly ...

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  8. LATE CABLE NEWS

    The Prince has had a particularly strenuous time since leaving Auckland on Sunday afternoon. Fortunately the conditions of travel are very comfortable, and a great deal of ...

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  9. FEDERAL REVENUE.

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  10. MANCHESTER UNITY.

    Evidence of the growth of the friendly society movement in New South Wales, despite the war and influenza epidemic, was contained in the reports presented yesterday to the ...

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  11. AERIAL MAIL.

    A Johannesburg report states that a company with a capital of £500,000 has been formed in London to establish five air routes for civil aviation to South Africa. It is ...

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  12. WATER SUPPLY.

    At to-day's sitting of the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board the question of obtaining a supply of second-grade water for industrial purposes from the sand ...

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  13. INTERNEES.

    The military authorities announce that the remaining internees in the concentration camp at Holdsworthy are being released forthwith on parole. They will be required ...

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  14. MEXICAN REVOLT.

    The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" says it is understood that virtually two-thirds of Mexico is now in revolt, and it is expected that the rebels soon will ...

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  15. BURNT AND SUNK.

    When it was learned in shipping circles yesterday that the well-known coaster Charlette Fenwick had sunk after a fire had occurred on board a general feeling of regret ...

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  16. SOUTH AMERICA.

    The correspondent of the "New York Times" in Washington states that according to advices from Argentina the treaty recently negottated between Japan and Paraguay ...

    Article : 96 words
  17. 44-HOUR WEEK. JUDGE'S DECISION.

    Mr. Justice Edmunds presided over the Industrial Arbitration Court held in Newcastle to-day. Mr. Ferguson (instructed by Mr. Rankin), appeared for the Broken Hill ...

    Article : 114 words
  18. MAY DAY RIOTS.

    It is roported from Paris that only one-third of the railway men in Paris obeyed the summons to cease work, and the strike failed. A soldier, five men, and some women in an ...

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  19. GOVERNOR'S TOUR.

    The Governor and Lady Davidson, with Commander Allison and Messrs. Wearne and Doe, Ms.L.A., arrived at Collarenebri on Saturday afternoon, leaving Pokataroo railway ...

    Article : 152 words
  20. WOMEN'S CLOTHING.

    Evidence relating to the price of Indies' clothing was given before the Commonwealth Basic Wage Commission yesterday. William Henry Storey, in charge of the ...

    Article : 468 words
  21. CHINA.

    The Peking correspondent of the "New York Times" states that the Chinese Government has decided to hold an International industrial exposition in Peking in March, ...

    Article : 74 words
  22. 40-HOUR STRIKE IN VICTORIA.

    Determination to afford building contractors practical support in their resistance to the 40-hour week movement was expressed in a resolution passed unanimously this afternoon at a ...

    Article : 158 words
  23. MASKED MAN.

    An attempt was made by a masked youth late on Saturday night, to rob a clerk at the East Richmond railway station, at the point of a revolver. The incident took place ...

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  24. THE HIGH HAND.

    The Tokio correspondent of the "Daily Express" says that the Allied representatives in Vladivostock have protested to their Governments against provocative actions of the ...

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  25. INDUSTRIALISM.

    At a meeting of the Albury Chamber of Commerce a letter was received from the Associated Chambers of Commerce stating that the council, in the conviction that the ...

    Article : 145 words
  26. STRANDED BARQUE.

    A fire broke out on Saturday night in the French barque Notre Dame d'Avor, which for several weeks has been aground off Wardang Island, in Spencer's Gulf. Previously several ...

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  27. BANK OFFICERS.

    The Premier, Mr. John Storey, has promised to meet a deputation from the United Bank Officers' Association on the question of introducing important legislation affecting bank ...

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  28. UNEMPLOYED GERMANS.

    A message from Berlin states that 3000 Germans in Palatinate have joined the French Foreign Legion, largely owing to unemployment. ...

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  29. SUBMARINES.

    The submarines J2 and J5 left Sydney yesterday for the Naval Base, Geelong, where in future they are to be permanently stationed. ...

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  30. SINN FEIN JUDGES.

    The Sinn Feiners tried the six men recently kidnapped in connection with the bank robbery at Mill-street last November, and sentenced them to deportation. It is reported ...

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  31. STATE SERVICE.

    Further information in regard to the first annual report of the new Public Service Board was made available yesterday. It is stated that the board has prepared ...

    Article : 269 words
  32. SANATORIUM.

    Lady Cook, on behalf of Sir Joseph Cook, Minister for the Navy, who had to return to a Cabinet meeting in Melbourne, yesterday afternoon opened a new wing of the Sydney ...

    Article : 147 words
  33. HOUSE-BREAKERS.

    The residence of Mr. M. B. Hordern, Stramshall, Clanville-road, Roseville, was broken into last week, and jewellery, clothing, and cutlery valued at £50 were stolen. ...

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  34. HARBOUR COLLISION.

    It was reported to the Navigation Department yesterday that a collision had occurred on Sunday afternoon between the ferry steamer Vaucluse and the Rua, a 22ft sailing boat, ...

    Article : 66 words
  35. BLIND INSTITUTION.

    "It is our desire to build up a larger endowment fund, and a campaign on behalf of the blind will therefore be started shortly," announced Mr. A. W. Meeks. M.L.C., when ...

    Article : 401 words
  36. DEAD OR ALIVE.

    A report from Budapest states that Colonel Janka, Chief of the Hungarian General Staff, has circularised the Hungarian secret societies, offering £10,000 for the capture of Bela ...

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  37. HURRICANE IN ISLANDS.

    News has been brought to Sydney by the steamer Makambo of the hurricane which swept over the New Hebrides on March 12 and 13. ...

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  38. A SHAKESPEARIAN TOWNSHIP.

    The programme at the little town of Stratford, in which all the streets are named after Shakespeare's plays and characters, had a feature of unique interest. The gallery ...

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  39. TIMBER WORKERS.

    The hearing was concluded to-day in the Federal Arbitration Court, before Mr. Justice Higgins, of the Timber-workers' Union plaint against John Sharp and Sons, Ltd., and others. ...

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  40. TOWED 1200 MILES.

    The Port Stephens, en route for Hull, picked up the American steamer Tashmoo in distress, and towed her in severe weather 1200 miles to Queenstown. The Port Stephens ...

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  41. OBITUARY. MR. F. J. PALMER.

    Evidence of the high regard in which the late Mr. F. J. Palmer, founder of the firm of F. J. Palmer and Son, Ltd., was held, was furnished by the large number of friends and ...

    Article : 110 words
  42. FUTURE OF PALESTINE.

    The Union of Sydney Zionists received a cable from the head office of the Zionist organisation in London reporting that the San Remo conference had decided upon the incorporation ...

    Article : 64 words
  43. DEATH OF PRINCESS MARGARET.

    Following upon the death of Margaret, Crown Princess of Sweden, daughter of the Duke of Connaught, many expressions of condolence have been received by the Duke. He ...

    Article : 96 words
  44. BIRTH-RATE.

    Figures for the metropolitan area, issued yesterday, for the month of April show that there were 1605 births. This is at the rate of 23.24 per 1000 of the population, and is ...

    Article : 95 words
  45. "POOR TRIBUTE TO GENERAL."

    Speaking in St. Paul's Church of England last night the Rector (Rev. R. B. Robinson), referring to the luncheon given to General Birdwood and returned soldiers at the ...

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  46. MR.. F. R. CLARKE.

    On Saturday the funeral took place at Randwick Cemetery of Mr. Frederick Rayner Clarke, who some years ago conducted a wholesale produce business in Sussex-street, ...

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  47. PRINCE AND V.C.'S.

    At Hawera and Patea, two small townships en route for Wanganui, similar receptions were held and addresses delivered. Two wearers of the Victoria Cross, Messrs. Laurent ...

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  48. MOTOR CAR FATALITY.

    A fatal motor car accident occurred near the Doomben Railway Station, Brisbane, to-day, Mrs. Louisa Fraser, a widow, being run over by a car when walking along the ...

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  49. ROME-TOKIO FLIGHT.

    It is reported from Rome that Lieutenant Ferrari, who is competing in the Rome to Tokio flight, has reached Foochow, after covering 7800 miles. ...

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  50. BULLECOURT.

    The third anniversary of one of the greatest fights in which the A.I.F. was concerned, is being reverently and solemnly observed, without pomp or outward display, in many ...

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  51. DORSET DAY.

    A social reunion of the Society of Dorset Folk in New South Wales was held at the Allora Tearooms on Dorset Day—the first Monday in May—which was yesterday. This ...

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  52. POLICE CONFERENCE.

    In view of the forthcoming visit of the Prince of Wales, a conference of police chiefs took place yesterday at the Chief Secretary's Office. Mr. J. Mitchell, Inspector-General of ...

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  53. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    A message from Helsingfors states that the Finnish Riksdag has passed a bill giving the Aland Islands home rule. A message from Copenhagen states that M. ...

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  54. WAR GRATUITY.

    His Excellency the Governor-General gave his assent to the War Gratuities Bill on Saturday. In the course of the next few days the manner in which the bonds are to ...

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  55. GAOL ESCAPEE SENTENCED.

    At the Criminal Court to-day William Edward Kither was sentenced to two years' hard labour for having escaped from Adelaide Gaol, the first six months of sentence to be served ...

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  56. THE SENATE.

    Aa a result of a conference of Proportional Representation Leagues a deputation to-day urged the Minister for Home and Territories (Mr. Poynton) to replace the present system ...

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  57. GENERAL BOOTH'S ARRIVAL.

    General Bramwell Booth, accompanied by the headquarters staff of the Salvation Army, arrived in Fremantle yesterday morning by the Ormonde. There was no reception at the ...

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  58. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

    While in Tasmania on June 23 his Royal Highness will celebrate his 26th birthday. It is probable that the birthday gift from Victoria will consist of a massive table made ...

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  59. WAGGA FREEZING WORKS.

    Sufficient shares having been subscribed, a commencement has been made with the erection of the Southern Riverina Inland Freezing Company's works near Wagga. The ...

    Article : 48 words
  60. LATE SHIPPING.

    Dundula, s, from Melbourne. [?] s, from Brisbane. ...

    Article : 15 words
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