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  2. ANOTHER STRIKE.

    A stop-work meeting of the members of the country milk distributing section of the Milk and lee Carters' and Dairymen's Employees' Union has decided to instruct the secretary ...

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  3. THE FERRIES.

    The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the conduct of the ferries heard evidence yesterday respecting the service between the city and Cremorne. Mr. J. B. ...

    Article : 480 words
  4. WOMEN'S COLLEGE.

    The appeal for funds for an addition to the Women's College, within the University of Sydney, as a permanent commemoration of the great educational work of the first principal, ...

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  5. DEPORTATIONS. DEFENDED BY MR. WATT

    The policy of the Government in regard to the deportation of internees was the subject of a protest to-day by Mr. Higgs (Queensland), who moved the adjournment of the House of ...

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  6. THE STRIKE. STILL NOT SETTLED.

    The seamen's strike is still unsettled as far as the Sydney branch of the Federated Seamen's Union is concerned. ...

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  7. PROFITEERING. DRASTIC BILL IN ENGLAND.

    Replying in the House of commons to complaints that the Profiteering Bill did not touch wholesale dealers and speculators, Sir Auckland Geddes (President of the ...

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  8. BRITAIN.

    The Triple Alliance, realising on account of the repeal of conscription the unpopularity of the threat to create a general strike, have decided on a now policy. They are now ...

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  9. RUSSIA.

    The Australian Press Association learns that the prisoners on the Dwina now number 2000. More are coming in. The Bolsheviks drove in our outpost line westward of the Murman ...

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  10. PARTY MEETINGS.

    There were meetings of both National and Labour Parliamentary parties yesterday. Supporters of the Government were engaged in a review of the new electoral regulations under ...

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  11. COPPER.

    Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Mines, has received a statement from the Federal Attorney-General that it is "not the intention of the Commonwealth Government to revert to ...

    Article : 201 words
  12. BUDAPEST.

    It is reported the Roumanians are leaving Budapest. A report from Bucharest states that the Roumanian Cabinet has resolved not to ...

    Article : 98 words
  13. IRON DEPOSITS.

    It is understood a representative of some Australian capitalists has indicated that his principals are willing to consider a proposal to take over the whole of the concessions in ...

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  14. BALUCHIS.

    Since Peace was signed with Afghanistan, Baluchis raided a British post, inflicting casualties. The tribes are still unsettled. ...

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  15. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENGINEERS.

    The question or the status and remuneration of local government engineers came up for discussion when the conference of the Institute of Local Government Engineers (N.S.W. ...

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  16. THE DROUGHT.

    Mr. Anthony S. Kidman, nephew of Mr. S. Kidman, the cattle king, has just reached Sydney after an inspection of the cattle stations north of the Darling and in the far ...

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  17. RUSSIAN PRISONERS IN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Considine (N.S.W.) said in the House of Representatives to-day that he had received a telegram from the secretary of the Sydney Labour Council inquiring when the ...

    Article : 201 words
  18. WOOL CLIP.

    There is some speculation in wool circles at present as to what proportion of the Australian wool clip has been purchased by the British—whether Britain has bought the ...

    Article : 89 words
  19. PEACE TREATY.

    The Belgian Chamber of Representatives has by a unanimou vote ratified the Peace Treaty. ...

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  20. PARIS MURDER CASE.

    During the hearing of the charge of murder against Landru, the magistrate unexpectedly confronted accused with his wife. Landru burst into tears. When he recovered he ...

    Article : 100 words
  21. MR. HUGHES.

    A wireless message was received from Mr. Hughes to-day stating that he expects to arrive in Fremantle at noon on Friday, August 22. ...

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  22. SINN FEIN CRIME.

    An official memorandum enumerates many instances of the recent alarming recrudescence of Sinn Fein crime in County Clare. The Government had decided to suppress Sinn Fein ...

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  23. IMMIGRATION.

    The Rev. R. B. S. Hammond, in the course of his speech at the Millions Club luncheon on Thursday, said that the United States should be able to supply immigrants who ...

    Article : 288 words
  24. CAPTURE OF PASSCHENDAELE

    A message from Kingston (Ontario) states that General Sir Archibald Macdonnell, in defending Major-General Sir Arthur Currie, who commanded the Canadian forces, from ...

    Article : 79 words
  25. REPATRIATION.

    The Minister for Repatriation (Senator Millen) stated that it had been decided that a share of the administrative expenses of local committees should be borne by the ...

    Article : 214 words
  26. VON BISSING.

    Baron von Bissing, a half-brother of the German Governor of Brussels, who is living in Felixstowe, has incurred the general resentment of the people, who threatened to ...

    Article : 107 words
  27. LORD JELLICOE,

    Admiral of the Fleet Viscount Jellicoe spent the greater part of yesterday at work. In the evening the Governor, Sir Walter Davidson, dined with Lord Jellicoe on board ...

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  28. A.I.F. LEAVE EGYPT.

    Senator Pearce has been advised that the Australians have been completely evacuated from Palestine and Egypt; the last troopships sailed for Australia during the past ...

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  29. VICTORY REGATTA.

    Yesterday morning, on board H.M.A.S. Australia, the prizes given by the State Government, and won by representatives of the Royal Navy and his Majesty's Australian Navy, at ...

    Article : 411 words
  30. CHAOTIC TURKEY.

    The political situation in Turkey is chaotic. owing to the Central Government losing authority. Anatolia is in open revolt under Kemal Pasha. Anti-Greek conflicts are ...

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  31. BETTER PROSPECTS.

    Slowly, but it may be hoped surely, the Federal Councl of the Seamen's Union is groping its way towards a settlement of the shipping strike. ...

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  32. BRITISH RULE.

    General Botha and General Smuts had an enthusiastic reception here. Speaking at the banquet, General Botha said he had returned with but one object—to use ...

    Article : 190 words
  33. GENERAL CABLES.

    Sales of Government war stores now not wanted realised £155,000,000. Many millions worth are still awaiting sale. Salvaged material in France and Belgium realised ...

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  34. THE EPIDEMIC.

    After six months' immunity pneumonic influenza has appeared in Tasmania. The Medical Advisory Committee, this morning diagnosed one of the suspected cases at ...

    Article : 76 words
  35. PAUL FREEMAN.

    In the House of Representatives to-day a complaint was made by Mr. Considine that Paul Freeman was this week deported from Sydney as a German. ...

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  36. LABOUR SPLIT.

    The Lithgow branch of the A.L.P. practically decided to throw in its lot with the new socialist party, as the delegates to the conference of industrialists were instructed to ...

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  37. EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

    A short, sharp earthquake shock was felt in several of the suburbs at about 8.25 o'clock last night. Wahroonga and Pennant Hills reported the disturbance, but no damage was ...

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  38. PUBLIC SERVANTS.

    In the legislative Assembly the Premier announced the proposed increases to lower paid Public servants. Provision is made for the payment of a minimum rate of ...

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  39. CONTROLLING PRICES.

    The drastic action taken by the leagues of consumers, in controlling prices in various districts, is having unexpected and serious results. Many retailers are shutting up their shops ...

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  40. WIRELESS.

    Consideration is being given by the Navy Board in conference with certain wireless institutes to the question of issuing licenses for the private use of wireless plants. ...

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  41. MR. BROOKFIELD.

    Mr. P. S. Brookfield, M.L.A., arrived in Broken Hill on Thursday, and last night gave an account, before a meeting of the Barrier District Assembly, of the Australian Labour ...

    Article : 174 words
  42. PENGUIN DESTRUCTION.

    Sir,—The mention in your columns of the butchery of penguins now taking place on Macquarie Island should arouse in the heart of everyone who values our Australian wild ...

    Article : 198 words
  43. WHITE CITY SITE.

    The question of converting the site of the White City into an athletic ground for the juveniles of the crowded districts of Darlinghurst, Woolloomooloo, ...

    Article : 130 words
  44. LOW GRADE MINES.

    Giving evidence before the Low Grade Mines Commission this morning, representatives of the shop stewards' committees on the Witwatersrand mines stated they appreciated the ...

    Article : 122 words
  45. WHEAT SALE.

    Senator Russell announced in the Senate this afternoon that Britain had exercised her option over a further half million tons of Australian wheat. The approximate price to ...

    Article : 53 words
  46. STEAMERS COLLIDE.

    About 11 o'clock last night the vehicular ferry steamer Killara, and the North Coast Company's steamer Barringbar came into collision. No one was injured. ...

    Article : 74 words
  47. HELPING SOLDIER SETTLERS.

    A picnic to French's Forest to-morrow has been arranged by the Voluntary Workers' Association. It is desired to construct a road from the soldiers' settlement to ...

    Article : 73 words
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