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  2. COMPORTS FUND.

    The luncheon given by the council of the Australian Comforts Fund in the Hotel Australia yesterday in honour of General Birdwood was very largely attended. Mr. H. Y. ...

    Article : 731 words
  3. THE DOLORES RECITALS.

    The largest attendance of her season at the Town Hall last night testified not only to the charm of Mile. Antonia Dolores accomplished art, but also to the increasing recognition that ...

    Article : 312 words
  4. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 257 words
  5. INTERSTATE CONFERENCE OF THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND.

    Back Row.—Lt.Col. Thos. Henley, C.B.E. (ex-commissioner), E. A. Holden (Qld.), S. H. Bowden (hon. publicity organiser), W. G. layton a (Deputy Town Clerk), R. J. Murphy (representing Dept. of Defence), Capt. F. Cridland (ex-Commissioner), W. E. Johnson (ex-Commissioner), Capt. A. Newlands, M.B.E. Middle Row.—C. Bowly (Queensland), Major W. F. A. Larcombe (ex-Commissioner), R. J. Hawkes (South-Aust.), F. W. Hixson (representing Navy Dept.), H. R. Lysaght (N.S.W.), Lt. Col. T. S. Woodburn, C.B.E. (ex-Chief Commissioner), A. H. Uther (Chairman, Executive), Major A. C. Barry, M.B.E. (ox-Commissioner), R. W. Martin (Vic.), H. E. Budden, C.B.E. (First ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 161 words
  6. GALA THEATRE NIGHT.

    All the sparkle of a bright, facy revue, a theatre gorgeous with life and colour and happy decorative effects, and a distinguished audience, made the gala performance of "The ...

    Article : 283 words
  7. THE BENJAMIN RECITAL.

    Mr. Arthur Benjamin placed beautiful and familiar classics by Brahms, Franck, and Chopin before last night's audience at the Conservatorium with discriminative art, and ...

    Article : 196 words
  8. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 433 words
  9. THE TARIFF.

    The Federal Cabinet to-day discussed tariff questions, especially the trade relations existing between France and Australia. Proposals will probably be put forward to place France ...

    Article : 50 words
  10. SPORTING.

    Pony and galloway racing will be conducted at Victoria Park this afternoon, and a long programme necessitates a start at noon. Special trams will run as usual to the racecourse gates, and the following ...

    Article : 365 words
  11. NEWCASTLE.

    Mr. James Fraser, Chief Commissioner, who was accompanied by Mr. Fox, Assistant Commissioner, yesterday received an important deputation from the Newcastle district, which ...

    Article : 510 words
  12. SHIPPING.

    Melusta, s 1989 tons, Captain Williams, from Rabaul. Passengers:—C.P.O. Allan, Lieut. D. Erwin, Lieut. R. Hanlin, C.P.O. Tel. A. Jenkins, C.P.O. Stokes, C.Q.M.S. Sloan, P.O. Robinson, Sgt.' Burrows, Ptes. ...

    Article : 204 words
  13. THE MAILS.

    DAILY, except Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.—Victoria, 5 and 8 p.m.: South Australia, 5 p.m; Queensland noon. THIS DAY. ...

    Article : 257 words
  14. CONGREGATIONAL UNION.

    The half-yearly meetings of the Congregational Union are being held at Lawson. Delegates were received on Monday evening in the Literary Institute Hall, by Mrs. C. H. Hoskins ...

    Article : 147 words
  15. ROYAL P.A. HOSPITAL.

    It bas been the policy of the board of directors of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital to refrain from making permanent appointments to the medical staff during the progress of the ...

    Article : 821 words
  16. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Probably with a view to challenging the winner of the Felton-Barry race, Dick Arust, the ex-champion, is reported to be doing steady work on the water from Chapman's shed, which is on the Drummoyne end of ...

    Article : 42 words
  17. BOXING.

    In addition to Arthur Bishop, the Welsh flyweight champion, and Jerry Sullivan, who are the principals for next Saturday night, Joe Symonds, Willie Farrell, and Ben Tracey's team of Fillpino boxers will appear ...

    Article : 54 words
  18. LATE MINING.

    Sales only: Broken Hill, 65/6, 65/, 65/3, b 65/, s 65/6; Block 10, b 26/6; British (old), b 47/3, s 47/9; ditto, new, 41/6, b 41/3, s 41/9; Block 14 (ord.), b 8/6; Junction (con.), 5/4, 5/5, b 5/4, s 5/6; ditto, ...

    Article : 440 words
  19. LAWN TENNIS.

    Mr. Gerald L. Patterson, champion singles lawn tennis player of the world, will leave for England to-morrow. As well as making a business trip he will defend his title to the ...

    Article : 58 words
  20. DEPARTURES.—April 20.

    Aeon, s, for Port Piric. Kadina, s, for Newcastle. City of Agra, s, for Brisbane. Ulimaroa, s, for Hobart. ...

    Article : 64 words
  21. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—April 21.

    Orvieto, R.M.S., for Brisbane: Mindini, s, for Solomon Islands; Pulganbar, s, for Clarence River and Coffs Harbour: Erina, s, for Gosford and Woy Woy; Myee, s, Manning River; Newcastle, s, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 40 words
  22. PAPUAN ADMINISTRATION.

    Sir,—The attack upon the present administration of Papua published in Tuesday's issue of the "Sydney Morning Herald" has this merit, that it puts the issue with perhaps ...

    Article : 857 words
  23. RANDWICK TRAINING NOTES.

    Weather and track condition were excellent at headquarters yesterday when the magpie grass track was made available Patrine and a companion travelled seven furlongs at moderate pace, and Hiding ...

    Article : 222 words
  24. MURRUMBIDGEE TURF CLUB.

    The Cup meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club was opened in bright weather. There was a very large attendance, the fields were good, and interesting racing was witnessed Results: ...

    Article : 732 words
  25. STEAMERS DUE TO-DAY.

    Timaru, from Tasmanian ports. Wakatipu, from Launceston. Palmer, from Brisbane. ...

    Article : 14 words
  26. ENGLISH MAILS.

    Orvicto, closing May 5; expected to arrive London June 9. ...

    Article : 13 words
  27. CLEARANCES.—April 20.

    Alexa, bqtne, 286 tons, Captain Whitton, for Wellington, via Newcastle. Ulimaroa, s, 5777 tons, Captain Wylle, for Hobart. Monaro, s, 2856 tons, Captain Macleod, for ...

    Article : 110 words
  28. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    Offal, firm, £8/10/ ex mill, nominally £8/15/ f.o.b.; oats, quiet, more or less nominally 5/6, 5/7; barley, firm, basis, 7/6 to 7/9 for good English malting; chaff, further sales, basis £9/10/ f.o.b. at auction; butter, ...

    Article : 70 words
  29. LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    In the live stock market to-day 33,000 fat sheep were penned. Quotations: Prime crossbred wether from 37/ to 42/, extra prime do., do., from 43/ to 46/, superior lots from 48/ to 53/6, odd sheep to 109/, good ...

    Article : 152 words
  30. AMUSEMENTS.

    Wirth's Circus is now in its fifth week at she Hippodrome, where a matinee will be held this afternoon at 2:30. The Misses Davidson, daughters of his Excellency, and Lady Davidson, and Miss Birdwood, ...

    Article : 57 words
  31. MINDINI FOR SOLOMON ISLANDS.

    The Burns. Philp steamer Mindini salle at 11 a.m. to-day, from the Federal wharf, for the Solomon Islands. The following is a list of the passengers booked:—Messrs. W. G. Archer, L. M'Alpine. ...

    Article : 138 words
  32. MENANGLE PARK RACES.

    Racegoers turned out in strong force for the Menangle Park meeting yesterday, and were treated to some good racing Backers had a good day, as all the winners were well backed. Totalisator investments ...

    Article : 606 words
  33. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.

    Under a resolution passed at the recent annual conference of the United Commercial Travellers. Association, which was held in Adelaide, it was resolved that, whilst opposing ...

    Article : 93 words
  34. TASMANIAN PRODUCE.

    The steamer Perth left last night for Sydney with 10,718 bags chaff, 4702 potatoes, 477 peas, 1806 oats, l8 turnips, and 448 cases apples. ...

    Article : 29 words
  35. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    The following vessels were in touch with the Perth Wireless Station on Monday nicht:—Australmead, Minderoo, Wiltshire, Zealandic, Persic, City of Delhi, Friedrichsruh, Ceramic, Abadesa, Karoola. ...

    Article : 57 words
  36. CASUALTIES.

    While Jung Gee, a Chinese, was being conveyed by the" Civil Ambulance to the Sydney Hospital yesterday, he died from the effects of scales about the body. It appears ...

    Article : 120 words
  37. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 156 words
  38. BAR HARBOURS.

    Cape Hawke, bar 3ft 3in, rise 4ft 3in, crossing 5ft, rise 2ft [?] Camden Haven Heads, bar 5ft 6in, rise 3ft 6in, crossing 5ft, rise 3ft; Port Macquarie, bar 6ft 6in, crossing 3ft, rise 3ft. ...

    Article : 41 words
  39. VICTORIAN PRINTERS' STRIKE,

    Mr. Magrath, secretary to the New South Wales branch of the Printing Industry Employees' Union, writes in regard to the meeting of members of the union held on ...

    Article : 79 words
  40. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    TOWNSVILLE (1258m).—Arr: April 19, Ceduna, s, from Sydney. April 20, Wyandra, s, from Brisbane. PORT ALMA (960m).—Den: April 19, Cooma, s, for Ca[?]s. ...

    Article : 542 words
  41. FATALITY AT PIGMAN CREEK.

    The body of the man whose head was crushed under the wheel-of a waggon carrying seven tons of sawn timber on Friday afternoon has been identified as Robert W. ...

    Article : 43 words
  42. CANCER.

    In reference to the statement of the Dean of the Medical School at the Court of Governors at the Middlesex Hospital, as cabled, that in England and Wales one woman in every ...

    Article : 173 words
  43. BUILDERS COMBINE.

    As an outcome of a recent gathering of all employers engaged in the carrying on of the building industry in the city and suburbs the president of the Master Builders' ...

    Article : 131 words
  44. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 223 words
  45. THE NEWCASTLE CUP.

    The following weights have been declared, to be run on Saturday, May 8:- The Newcastle Cup, 1m and 3f.—Konnaquhair, 10st 131b; Biplane, 9st 6in; Jack Findlay, 8st 10lb; ...

    Article : 169 words
  46. RAIN TN QUEENSLAND.

    A weather note issued this afternoon states that tropical influences have at last succeeded in breaking the long spell of dry weather which has been experienced. The hopes in ...

    Article : 216 words
  47. TAMWORTH JOCKEY, CLUB.

    The first day's racing of the Tamworth Jockey Club's big annual meeting was held in beautiful weather. The attendance was easily a record, over 2000 being present. Only one big dividend was paid, viz., £23 ...

    Article : 877 words
  48. BULK POSTING.

    Mr. T. B. Nossiter; managing director of the Peacock Jam Co., Ltd., states in a letter that his firm are in the habit of posting circular letters and others from the Newtown ...

    Article : 108 words
  49. GOLF.

    In connection with the Manly Club's tenth autumn open amateur meeting, entries will close to-day for the bogey handicap, to be played on Saturday, and on Friday for the ladies' bogey handicap, to be played ...

    Article : 66 words
  50. ANZAC DAY.

    Returned officers of the A.I.F. who propose to attend the Anzac Day Parade and Church Service on Sunday; are requested to assemble at the vestibule of the Town Hall to-day, at ...

    Article : 216 words
  51. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's: "The Passing Show," 3 and 8. Palace Theatre: "Eyes of Youth," 2 and 8. Criterion: "The Sleeping Beauty," 1.45 and 8. Tivoli Theatre: "Tails Up," 2.30 and 8. ...

    Article : 139 words
  52. CROQUET.

    Ladies' Championship.— Mrs. Clarke beat Mrs. Kebblewhite, 26-15; Mrs. Scharrer beat Mrs. Royle, 26-16. Handicap Doubles.—Miss Jervis and J. Dun beat Mrs. Kindon and Mr. Monro, 26-9. ...

    Article : 105 words
  53. A SUGGESTION.

    Sir,—In view of the great necessity for production, it has occurred to me that miles of railway enclosure might be utilised for growing pumpkins, melons, etc., at little or no ...

    Article : 78 words
  54. DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN.

    The death is announced of Thomas Arthur Bailey, a Tasmanian pioneer, at the age of 100 years. Deceased, who was twice married," his second wife surviving him, was the father of ...

    Article : 73 words
  55. ROWING.

    On Saturday the New South Wales crew who will represent the State in the interstate eight-oar race at Brisbane, on Saturday, [?] will give an exhibition row on the Parramatta River. A river steamer ...

    Article : 76 words
  56. N.Z. SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Arr.: April 20, Niagars, R.M.S. from Vancouvar; Atua, s, from Suva. ...

    Article : 16 words
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