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  2. THE RETURNED SOLDIER.

    Sir,—I was very Interested In Mr. Cutlack's article in this morning's "Herald " and quite agree with him as to the past and future value of the A.I.F. to Australia. I have seen the ...

    Article : 525 words
  3. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    A generally steady market ruled for Investments on 'Change yesterday, and prices only displayed slight variations. Further alterations were noticed in the prices of various ...

    Article : 442 words
  4. WELCOME RAIN.

    General rain of a light character fell over the central and southern districts during the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. yesterday, but the scope of the falls did not fulfil ...

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  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Going Up" begins it thirteenth week at Her Majesty's Theatre this evening, so that there is now no doubt that it will pass the hundred performances. The humour of the story works up to a climax, and ...

    Article : 72 words
  6. SPORTING.

    The weekend turf fixtures this afternoon In the metropolitan area include horseracing at Rosehill and pony and galloway racing at Ascot, and country meetings will be held at Wallsend and Milthorpe; ...

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  7. LATE CABLE NEWS.

    The Australian Press Association Interviewed General Birdwood, who is leaving for Australia. The general said that his wife and himself were looking forward with the ...

    Article : 249 words
  8. HOMEBUSH TRUCKINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 52 words
  9. COMPANY NEWS.

    The directors of Sydney Ferries, Ltd., have resolved to pay an interim dividend of 3 per cent on the shares of the company. The directors of the Invincible Colliery, ...

    Article : 99 words
  10. PALACE—"OLD LADY 31."

    At 2 p.m. to-day and again In the evening Sara Allgood and Eardley Turner will appear as the aged pair admitted to a home for thirty old ladies. How No. 31 has his head turned by the flattering attentions ...

    Article : 72 words
  11. STATION PRODUCE SALES.

    The Sydney Woolselling Brokers' Association reports:- Sheepskins.—52,798 were forward. Competition was brisk and the market ruled strong at the best prices ...

    Article : 245 words
  12. LAST NIGHTS.—"A TAILOR-MADE MAN.

    The last six nights of "A [?] amusing farcical comedy with a purpose in the strike scene, are notified at the Palace Theatre, where next Saturday Mr. Figman will enter upon the final week of ...

    Article : 68 words
  13. COMMERCIAL.

    A steady trade was transacted In chemicals yesterday. Acids were firm, small lots of citric acid commanded from 4/6 to 4/7, and 4/ was paid for tartaric acid. Parcels of ...

    Article : 302 words
  14. NEW PLAY, "LIGHTNIN'."

    "Lightnin'," the new American comedy, now in its fourteenth week at the Melbourne theatre Royal, will be produced at the Criterion on Saturday, November 29, by a new J. C. Williamson Dramatic ...

    Article : 59 words
  15. TIVOLI—"MY LADY FRAYLE."

    "My Lady Frayle," which will be staged at the Tivoli Theatre both afternoon and evening to-day, has renewed all its popularity at the Tivoli Theatre, with Vera Pearce and Claude Flemming to develop ...

    Article : 64 words
  16. PRODUCE INWARD.

    The Taviuni left Devonport to-night for sydney, via Burnie, with 5170 bags of chaff, 2346 bags peas, 1678 bags oats, 1058 bags potatoes (Including 45 new), 51 cases apples. ...

    Article : 38 words
  17. "THE WORST WOMAN IN LONDON."

    The new piece this afternoon at the Grand Opera House will be "The Worst Woman in London," the Sensational climax of which is the escape of the heroine from a burning building. This is ingeniously effected ...

    Article : 68 words
  18. REPARATION CLAIMS.

    In connection with the reparation claims against Germany, the Treasury Is engaged computing the pension claims. They have enlisted the co-operation of Overseas officials ...

    Article : 94 words
  19. MINING.

    After a morning of general activity, the Sydney mining market became rather quiet yesterday afternoon, and simultaneously a slight easiness was noted in many lines. The ...

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  20. FULLER'S THEATRE.

    Another change of programme is notified at Fuller's Theatre to-day, both at the matinee and in the evening, when Al Bruce's Rosebuds and Mabel[?] Morgan will submit a new revue, whilst additional artists will ...

    Article : 51 words
  21. MR. W. J. COAD'S RECITAL.

    Mr. W. J. Coad's vitalising season of classic music of all schools was carried forward another step at the Conservatorium last night, when he opened his recital with Francoeur's delightful example of the 18th ...

    Article : 285 words
  22. CHINA AND JAPAN.

    The Peking correspondent of the New York "Times" telegraphs that, although the Japanese have started a movement to Induce the Chinese Government to open negotiations ...

    Article : 65 words
  23. SEAMEN.

    The members of the Sydney branch of the Federated Seamen's Union have decided [?] hold a stop-work meeting on Monday afternoon respecting the rates paid to seame[?] ...

    Article : 36 words
  24. WATER SUPPLY AREAS.

    Mr. Roseby, secretary of the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage, stated yesterday that the rainfall in the catchment area varied from 21 to 27 points, ...

    Article : 67 words
  25. COMMONWEALTH TEA IMPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  26. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were notified yesterday:— A.J.C. DECEMBER MEETING. December Stakes: Simmerelle filly, Stone Chatter, Pterapod. ...

    Article : 19 words
  27. LATE SHIPPING.

    The steamers in touch with the Sydney radio station last night included the Melusia, Houtman, [?] Wanaka, Ventura, and Maheno. The following were in touch with the Perth station[?] ...

    Article : 55 words
  28. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    To-day's investments included:—S.A. Wheat A, b 5-l6d, s [?], sales ll-32d; ditto, B, b /4 11-16, s /4¾ sales /4 [?]16 /4?, /4 11-16; ditto, C b /6 15-16, s /7, sales /6 15-16, s /7. ...

    Article : 143 words
  29. LETTS DEFEAT GERMANS.

    The "Daily Telegraph's" Copenhagen correspondent telegraphs:—"The Lettish rout of the Germans is complete. The Letts now hold the left bank of the Dwina. The ...

    Article : 121 words
  30. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The November meeting of the Rosehill Racing Club opens this afternoon on the popular convincing ground on the bank of the Parramatta River, and the interesting programme should attract a large gathering. The ...

    Article : 280 words
  31. HEAVY FALL OF HAIL.

    The heavy hail that fell south of Bathurst yesterday afternoon caused serious damage to the ground and fruit crops, which aro to-day estimated at many thousands of pounds. The ...

    Article : 267 words
  32. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 110 words
  33. TELEGRAPHIC.

    WILSON'S PROMONTORY (426m).—Passed: Nov. [?] Wyandra, s, 3.30 a.m.; Main, s, 8.50 a.m., west, Aramac, s, 6.5 a.m., cast. MELBOURNE (576m).—Arr: Nov. 14, Waipara, s, ...

    Article : 117 words
  34. POPULAR ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.

    At the Town Hall this evening the Conservatorium Orchestra will give the usual popular concert under Mr. Henri Verbrugghen, when Signor Cappelli will render "Celeste Aida" and Lohengrin's "Narration." ...

    Article : 59 words
  35. MISS GWYN SMITH'S PUPILS.

    This evening, at 8 o'clock, the advanced pupils of Miss Gwyn Smith will give on elocutionary entertainment in St. James's Hall, when the Misses Annie Mills, Mabel Cranfield, and Mr. Warwick Mackenzie ...

    Article : 50 words
  36. FINANCIAL.

    The directors of the Bank of New South Wales have asked shareholders to consider a proposal, for an Increase ot capital. At present the capital is £4,000,000, and the ...

    Article : 335 words
  37. OPEN-AIR BAND MUSIC.

    The New South Wales State Military Band will play in Moore Park at 3 p.m., under J. B. Tougher, musical director, "Reminiscences of Offenbach." The Eastern Suburbs United Band will play in Watson's ...

    Article : 50 words
  38. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    DUNEDIN (1235m).—Dep: Nov. 13, City of [?] ras, s, for Melbourne. AUCKLAND (1281m).—Dep: Nov 14, Ka[?] s, [?] Melbourne. ...

    Article : 45 words
  39. NEW P. AND 0. STEAMERS.

    Two l6,000-ton mail steamers for the P. and O. Company are nearly completed. It Is hoped to despatch the Naldera to Australia, via Bombay, on January 17, and the Narkunda ...

    Article : 96 words
  40. AUSTRALIAN TROTTING CLUB.

    Rain threatened yesterday about the time that trotting patrons thought of going to Victoria Park, and this reduced the average attendance. The totalisator business recorded £2032 in the paddock, and £773 ...

    Article : 926 words
  41. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    Offal firm, £6/10/ ex mills, about £7 for shipping parcels; oats firm, buyers offering 4/9 for growers' lots of new season's, but comparatively few offering yet, and only few samples delivered; Barley firm, 5/3 to 5/6 ...

    Article : 127 words
  42. THE BLUE DRA[?]OONS.

    The Blue Dragoons, under the direction of Claire E. Byrne, will appear in the Cambria Hall on Monday next in sketches, concert numbers, and dances, with a special tickle-toe demonstration. ...

    Article : 34 words
  43. Advertising

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    Advertising : 224 words
  44. UNION PICTURE THEATRES.

    The change of programme at the New Lyceum Theatre to-day will bring on Mary Miles Minter in "A Bachelor's Wife," and Lucille Lee Stewart in "The Eleventh Commandment." The feature at the Crystal ...

    Article : 252 words
  45. THE AIR MINISTRY.

    General Seely (Under-Secretary for Air), speaking from the front Opposition Bench, said he found that dual control of the air service did not work, and asked to be ...

    Article : 78 words
  46. PRODUCE.

    Trade In dairy produce was again brisk yesterday, and good sales were made at full rates Stocks of the leading brands of bacon were small, and some houses were unable to ...

    Article : 1,013 words
  47. COL. HENLEY.

    Of the 50 or more suburban councils' representatives who attended the dinner given at Burlington Cafe last night to Lieut-Colonel T. Henley, M.L.A., by the councils ...

    Article : 312 words
  48. THE NAVY.

    Speaking In the House of Commons, Mr. Walter Long (First Lord of the Admiralty) said that the super-Dreadnought H.M.S. Hood cost £5,035,000, exclusive of guns. ...

    Article : 62 words
  49. MISS LILIAN GIBSON'S CONCERT.

    A great audience assembled at the Town Hall on Wednesday night to hear Miss Lillan Gibson, and although his Excellency the Governor and Lady Davidson were unavoidably absent, they sent the contra[?] a profusion ...

    Article : 389 words
  50. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    To-day's sales and quotations included:- Silver: Brokens, 47/6, b 47/3. s 47/9; Block 10, b 23/; Block 14, ord., b 6/. s 6/2; Block 14, pref., b 9/1, s 9/3; British, new, 35/, s 35/3; British, old, 40/, b 33/9, ...

    Article : 335 words
  51. FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 141 words
  52. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The death is announced of Earl Brassey, at the age of 56 years. An operation had been performed to his head following on a street accident. ...

    Article : 207 words
  53. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 180 words
  54. HOSIERY MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION.

    At the annual meeting of the N.S.W. Hosiery Manufacturers' Association, held on the 11th Instant, the following office-bearers were elected:—President, Mr. A. E. Mayor (Messrs. ...

    Article : 175 words
  55. ACTION FOR ALLEGED LIBEL.

    In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Crisp, the hearing was concluded of the action for libel brought by Richard James Meagher, Assistant Commissioner of the ...

    Article : 217 words
  56. THE MAILS.

    DAILY, with the exception of Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Victoria.—5 and 8p.m. South Australia.—5 p.m. ...

    Article : 430 words
  57. THE WALTER BENTLEY PLAYERS.

    The central feature of the dramatic programme presented by the Walter Bentley Players at St. James's Hall on Tuesday night was Ernest O'Ferrall's amusing episode, "The Bishop and the Bun." ...

    Article : 231 words
  58. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 227 words
  59. MERCHANT SHIPPING.

    Arrivals: At London, Konig Friedrich August, s; at Plymouth, Morvada, s; at Hull, Otira; passed the Lizard, Port Albany, s; at Suez, Java, s, ...

    Article : 61 words
  60. HARRISON, JONES, AND DEVLIN.

    "Another Interested Subscriber" writes:— Sir,—The remarks of "Interested Subscriber" in your to-day's issue re the 10/ shares of the above company fall "very shrewdly to the point," and it is ...

    Article : 325 words
  61. GOLF.

    To-day's club competitions:- Bonnie Doon Club: Bogey handicap. Concord club: Four-hall best ball v bogey, 2 silver buttons. ...

    Article : 53 words
  62. FIRE IN MELBOURNE.

    It was estimated by a director that £100,000 damage was caused by a fire which occurred this evening at the bedding and wire mattress factory of Busst and Bills Bros. ...

    Article : 89 words
  63. MADAME JENSEN'S STUDENTS.

    The students of the Jensen Academy of Music gave their usual concert on Wednesday of last week in St. James's Hall, when the soloists taking part were:— Pianoforte: Misses Fanny and Dorothy Marks, Lily ...

    Article : 90 words
  64. LAWN TENNIS.

    Further games in the Hospital week lawn tennis tournament resulted:- Men's Single Handicap—Woodley beat Ross, 6-4, 4-[?] 3; P. J. Moodie heat H. Edgell, 6-5, 6-3; Parker ...

    Article : 187 words
  65. MR. S. WOOLFSON.

    One of the oldest identities in the commercial life of Sydney, Mr. Sigismund Woolfson, died at St. Vicent's Hospital recently at the age of 86. Mr. Woolfson was connected ...

    Article : 73 words
  66. MR. BROOKS'S ADDRESS.

    Sir,—I am a Christian minster, passionately interested in social unity. Few things have saddened me more than the address of Mr. W. Brooks, as president of the Employers' ...

    Article : 170 words
  67. MOSMAN MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    The Mosman Musical Society produced Planquette's Comic Opera, "Paul Jones," at the Mosman Town Hall on Tuesday night. This is a new production for the society, but as an amateur effort it was highly ...

    Article : 103 words
  68. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's: "Going Up," 8. Palace: "Old Lady 31," 2 and 8. Criterion: "A Tailor-Made Man," 8. Tivoli: "My Lady Frayle," 2.[?] and 8. ...

    Article : 107 words
  69. WUNDERLICH NEW ISSUE.

    The directors of Wunderlich, Ltd., have determined to Issue 80,000 ordinary shares of £1 each. Holders of ordinary shares may subscribe In the proportion of four new shares ...

    Article : 165 words
  70. "VERY GOOD EDDIE."

    The first of a series of performances of Jerome Kern's popular musical comedy, "Very Good Eddie," by the Railway and Tramway Musical Society, was given at the Railway Institute on Tuesday night. The ...

    Article : 103 words
  71. CRICKET.

    To-day's play will conclude the fourth round of the grade matches. The first grade teams stand as follow:— Petersham [?] v Western Suburbs, [?] for 174, at St. Luke's Oval; Balmain 140 v Gordon, three for ...

    Article : 87 words
  72. "ALLIED ARMIES BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS."

    A film, 8000 feet in length, depicting the contests staged for the Allied Armies Boxing Championships, will be screened at the Hippodrome, Campbell-street, next Tuesday night. Such noted boxers as Jimmy ...

    Article : 82 words
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