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  2. MINING.

    Mining shares were active again on the Stock Exchange yesterday. Broken Hill shares attracted a considerable following at enhanced rates. North Broken Hill, as ...

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  3. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    A fair volume of business was transacted in investment scrip on the Stock Exchange yesterday. Slight variations were noted in War Loans, which were, if anything, firmer than on ...

    Article : 517 words
  4. SPORTING.

    Pony and galloway racing will be the attraction at Victoria Park this, afternoon and an interesting programme should provide good sport. The track is excellent going, and owing to the number of entrants, ...

    Article : 553 words
  5. LAWN TENNIS.

    The Victorian lawn tennis championships were continued at Albert Park to-day. There were many closely-contested events and some surprises. Excellent form was displayed by ...

    Article : 376 words
  6. THE MADRIGAL SOCIETY.

    The Sydney Madrigal and Chamber Music Society opened their forty-sixth concert at the Conservatorium last night with two beautiful examples of the English choral writers ...

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  7. VICTORIAN LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    In the live stock market to-day 38,000 fat sheep were penned. Quotations: Shorn sheep, prime crossbted wethers, from 23/ to 26/, extra prime from 26/9 to 27/[?], good from 18/6 to 22/, second from 15/9 to 18/, ...

    Article : 188 words
  8. TRADE OF AUSTRALIA.

    Returns of the trade of Australia for the first quarter of the statistical year (July) supplied by the Customs Department show a heavy falling-off in imports and a heavier ...

    Article : 192 words
  9. PRODUCE.

    An advance took place in the price of newlaid eggs in Sussex-street yesterday. Fair supplies were available, but grocers concentrated orders on the new-laid offerings, which ...

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  10. TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

    The following are the nominations for the principal handicaps in connection with the annual race meeting on December 27 and January 1:- Carrington Stakes, 6f—Willie Rino, Donafia, Julia ...

    Article : 185 words
  11. HARRISON, JONES AND DEVLIN.

    "Small Holder" writes in regard to the prop[?]Sd distribution on bonus shares by the above company:- I recommend all the holders of B. shares to vote ...

    Article : 428 words
  12. MOOREFIELD RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the November meeting on Saturday:- Flying Handicap, 6[?]—La Steppe, 9st; Quaestor, 8st 121b; Coolstone, 8st [?]01b; Goonhilly, 8st 81b; ...

    Article : 400 words
  13. OBITUAEY.

    News was received yesterday of the death of Captain P. M. Land. Captain Land was the father of Mrs. R. Russell Pugh, now of Sydney, whose husband was until recently ...

    Article : 44 words
  14. RANDWICK TRAINING NOTES.

    With the near approach of the Summer meetings matters are beginning to liven up at Randwick, and a fair amount of interesting work took place yesterday morning, mainly on the magpie and tan tracks. ...

    Article : 308 words
  15. HOT WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 words
  16. MR. JOSEPH LEVY.

    Mr. Joseph Levy, father of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, died on Sunday last, and was buried on Monday at Rookwood in the Jewish section of the cemetery. There ...

    Article : 63 words
  17. MR. P. M'DONNELL.

    A well-known district grazier, Mr. Peter M'Donnell, died suddenly while out riding on his property, Liddell, yesterday afternoon. Deceased, who was 77 years of age, came to the ...

    Article : 49 words
  18. JUNCTION NORTH MEETING.

    A fairly large number of Sydney shareholders attended the half-yearly meeting of the Junction North Company yesterday at which the chairman of directors, Mr. J. S. ...

    Article : 270 words
  19. GOVERNOR PHILLIP'S REMAINS.

    At a largely-attended meeting of the Royal Australian Historical Society last night the following resolution, moved by Archdeacon Boyce, was carried: "That the council of this ...

    Article : 101 words
  20. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    On Change to-day sales were:—Commonwealth War Loan 4½ per cent, bonds (1927), £95/5/; 5 per cent. bonds (1923). £95/7/6, £95/8/9; £10 bonds, 4½ per cent. (1925), £9/11/; 4½ Per cent. (1927), £9/10/; ...

    Article : 159 words
  21. DISPERSAL OF THE WOLLOMBT STUD.

    There was a big attendance at the dispersal sale of Mr. J. Rutherford's well-known blood stock at Wollombi, and which included boyers from all parts of the district, as well as all towns in the west, and ...

    Article : 246 words
  22. INFLUENZA AT DARWIN.

    Five mild cases of influenza, without pneumonic symptoms, are reported among boarders at the Terminus State Hotel. Four similar cases have occurred among the ...

    Article : 34 words
  23. COMMERCIAL.

    A good distributing trade was reported in groceries yesterday, but parcel business was at a standstill. Supplies of many lines were light, and houses had only enough for their ...

    Article : 277 words
  24. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    Appended are the acceptances for the meeting on Thursday:- High-weight Welter Handicap, 6f.—Gooeearbo, 9st 131b; Desert, 9st 91b; Quickstitch, 9st 71b; ...

    Article : 341 words
  25. MARRICKVILLE LOANS FOR WORKS.

    A vote was taken in Marrickville Municipality on Saturday, on two proposals to borrow money, with the following result:- Proposal to borrow £65,000 for street works: ...

    Article : 52 words
  26. UNION OF CHURCHES.

    The debate on the proposed union with the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches was continued at the interstate conference of the Congregational Union of Australia to-day. ...

    Article : 90 words
  27. FINANCIAL.

    A summary of Australian banking returns for the quarter ended September 30 has been compiled by the "Australasian Insurance and Banking Record." Those returns refer to the ...

    Article : 617 words
  28. THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.

    M. Dona[?], Secretary for New Caledonia, an interview with whom on the subject of the French elections was published yesterday, writes to explain that he did not mean to ...

    Article : 81 words
  29. LATEST SCRATCHING.

    The following a scratchings were notified yesterday- MOOREFIELD NOYEMBER MEETING. Nursery Handicap: Fervent, Galt[?] Maid. ...

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  30. PUBLIC SERVICE.

    At the interstate conference of the Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association to-day, it was decided to recommend the appointment of a Royal Commission to ...

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  31. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    To-day's mining sales were:—Amalgamated Zine, 26[?] 26/9; ditto (6 weeks), 26/9; B.H. Proprietary, 4[?] 49/6, 51/; ditto (6 weeks), 51/, 51/9; ditto, British, 41/3; ditto (6 weeks), 41[?]3; ditto, South, 46/, 46[?]: ...

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  32. MENANGLE PARK RACING CLUB.

    The November meeting of the Menangle Park Racing Club was held yesterday in fine, hot weather before a large attendance. The track was in splendid order. Business in the ring was brisk, and a sum of ...

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  33. EXCURSIONS FOR COUNTRY TEACHERS.

    At the last meeting of the council of the Royal Australian Historical Society it was decided to arrange a series of historical excursions in and about the metropolis during ...

    Article : 93 words
  34. ROBBERIES.

    A case of assault and robbery occurred on Monday afternoon, when Charlie Wong was knocked down and his employer's till rifled. At about 3 o'clock two men entered Lee Sing ...

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  35. PROHIBITED IMPORTS.

    The Collector of Customs advises with reference to proclamation dated November 1, 1919, prohibiting the importation of certain goods, except under license, that in all cases in ...

    Article : 64 words
  36. CRICKET.

    The test match between the New South Wales and Victorian postal teams was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday, and resulted in a win for the home team by 116 runs on the first innings, The ...

    Article : 448 words
  37. AMUSEMENTS.

    Miss Andrey Higgins, a pianist from the studio of Mr. Frank [?]ens, gave a concert at the Conservatorium on Monday night, which consisted entirely of Chopin pieces. These included the Fantasie ...

    Article : 308 words
  38. STOCKS IN BOND.

    Changes in stocks of merchandise in bond, other than wines, spirits, and narcoties, but including spirits distilled in New South Wales on November 20, 1919, compared with the ...

    Article : 131 words
  39. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

    The council of the Master Retailers' Association have unanimously agreed to close their premises on Saturday morning, December 27, and have recommended the trade generally ...

    Article : 30 words
  40. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 165 words
  41. NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL.

    Mr. David Storey, Minister for Health, says that after exhaustive inquiries he has been furnished with a practical scheme to provide additional hospital accommodation for the ...

    Article : 86 words
  42. PIG AND CALF SALES.

    Buyers and sellers at the abattoir saleyards have decided that sales of pigs at the above saleyards will not be held after Tuesday, December 10, until Tuesday, ...

    Article : 156 words
  43. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 106 words
  44. THE CONVEYANCING ACT, 1919.

    From the Law Book Co. of Australasia we have received a copy of the Conveyancing Act, 1919, No. 6, with an index compiled by Mr. S. A. Thompson, barrister-at-law and ...

    Article : 99 words
  45. "YE IDLERS" ENTERTAINMENT.

    Under the direction of Mr. Seg. Sergeant, [?] Idlers" continued a capital entertainment, which attracted a large audience to St. James's Hall on Monday night, in aid of the Society for the Prevention of ...

    Article : 214 words
  46. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 225 words
  47. INTERSTATE BOWLS.

    The first game between teams representing Victoria and New South Wales was played on the Middle Park green to-day. The game opened inauspiciously for the home team, as at the first taking of the scores ...

    Article : 196 words
  48. HOMEBUSH TRUCKINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 47 words
  49. GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

    Ching: Fook Cheong No. 1 (pure), 11/; No. 2, 10/6 per gallon, in cases. Castor Oil; 8/6. Cod; Japanese, 6/ per gallon. ...

    Article : 188 words
  50. MR. BROOKS'S VIEWS.

    Sir,—The Hon. Wm. Brooks, M.L.C., has publicly stated in your columns that he intends to support the measure for the maintenance of children. Unfortunately, the ...

    Article : 306 words
  51. Advertising

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    Advertising : 244 words
  52. BEAUTY COMPETITION.

    For some days past the Tivoli management has been engaged in considering the claims of several hundred girls to appear before the independent judges appointed by Mr. H. D. Macintosh to award the six ...

    Article : 224 words
  53. HAY JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Hay Jockey Club's Hospital Benefit Meeting was concluded with the following results:- Waradgery Handicap of 15 [?], 6f.—A. Tyson's Carlike, by Carbinier—Queenlike. 8st (Spencer), 1; L. ...

    Article : 251 words
  54. BOXING.

    The Hippodrome £300 all-comers, and novices' tournament for lightweights and bantams commences tonight. There are 18 contests of six rounds each listed for decision, sport commencing at 8 o'clock. ...

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  55. GOLD FOR STEAMER PASSENGERS.

    The Customs authorities advise that in connection with the proclamation dated 14/7/1915 proh[?]biting the exportation from tho Commonwealth of gold spec[?]e or bullion, except ...

    Article : 69 words
  56. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's: "Going Up," 2 and 8. Palace Theatre: "Old Lady 31," 2 and 8. Criterion: "Nothing but the Truth," 2 and 8. Tivoli: "My Lady [?]rayle," 2.30 and 8. ...

    Article : 136 words
  57. NATIONAL SPORTING CLUB.

    At the National S[?]orting Club Goddard knocked out ex-Captain Victor McLagle[?], of South Africa, in the third round of a 15-rounds contest, for a purse of £900. ...

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  58. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    Bran and pollard were firmed at £6/10/ to £6/12/6, ex mill; barley was stronger, growers lots English malting, to 6/, malting Cape to 5/, feed Cape to 4/6; oats firmer growers lots 4/9 to 5/ for ordinary ...

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  59. MR. SYDNEY TYRRELL'S RECITAL.

    On Friday evening next, Mr. Sydney Tyrrell's last recital at St. James's Hall will embrace C. J. Den[?]s "The Sentimental Bloke," of which this artist now possesses sole rights for Australia, Britain, and ...

    Article : 73 words
  60. CAPTAIN C[?]OK'S LANDING.

    At a recent meeting of the trustees of Captain Cook's landing-place, presided over by Sir William Cullen, it was decided appropriately to commemorate the 150th ...

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  61. SILVER STILL RISING.

    Bar silver was quoted on Monday at 6/3½ per ounce standard. The ratio of silver at 6/3½ per ounce standard to gold of the fineness of a sovereign at £4/10/4 an ounce is ...

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  62. [?]OODWOOD PARK TROTTING.

    [?]oodwood Park held a two days' meeting. The trotting events resulted:- Trial Handicap, [?].—Tommy Atkins. by Tommy [?].—Trinket, aged. 50yds bhd. (Peachey). 1: [?]maris, ...

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  63. A. M. P. CASH SURPLUS.

    The Australian Mutual Provident Society announces that the next distribution of cash surplus will be made as at December 31 next, when all participating policies issued in the ...

    Article : 84 words
  64. THE YOUNGER-BURT CONCERT.

    Miss R[?] Young, winner of the soprano solo, Drumm[?]ne Eis[?]d, 1918, and Mr. Alex. Burt, winner of the two [?]ass [?] 1919. will give a recital at the king's Hall on Saturday, December 6. assisted by ...

    Article : 50 words
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