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  2. "BOOBY TRAPS."

    "Booby trap" hunting, while possessed of a certain amount of sport, has its element of risk. It requires men with strong nerves, a clear head, and a keen eye. Presence of mind, ...

    Article : 1,067 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    ALBURY.—On December 17 a well-known resident of Albury. James Butt, who for many years had been employed by the Albury Municipal Council, left his home and had not been ...

    Article : 1,037 words
  4. AUSTRALIANS HONOURED.

    Major A. B. Sandford, F.A., has been awarded the D.S.O., as well as twice being mentioned in despatches. He left Australia with the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, in October, 1914. ...

    Article : 1,301 words
  5. THE SCHOOLS. QUEEN'S COLLEGE.

    The annual distribution of prizes and certificates at Queen's College, Summer Hill, took place on Tuesday, in the presence of a large gathering. The Rev. Langford Smith presided. ...

    Article : 104 words
  6. WAR CASUALTIES.

    Captain (Doctor) Hugh Kirkland, M.C., of Lithgow, has been killed in France. His elder brother, Captain (Doctor) William Kirkland, was killed last year whilst holding the ...

    Article : 2,465 words
  7. AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS.

    The official notification of the award states: —"During an advance, a pl[?]toon adjoining his was held up by uncut wire, machine-guns inflicting many casualties. Axford dashed to the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 545 words
  8. ALLIED SACRIFICES.

    "Freedom has been saved, but at a cost in human life staggering to humanity." The words quoted are the text of a speech delivered on Friday by Mr. G. W. Fuller, ...

    Article : 854 words
  9. LINWOOD COLLEGE, PETERSHAM.

    In Holy Trinity School Hall, in the presence of a large audience, the annual distribution of prizes of Linwood College took place. The Rev. F. C. Phillip presided, and the prizes ...

    Article : 118 words
  10. ROSEVILLE GIRLS' COLLEGE.

    The annual speech day at the Roseville Girls' College was held at the Roseville Hall. The pupils, instructed by Miss E. Dumolo, performed a small play, "The Select Female ...

    Article : 78 words
  11. ASHFIELD PREPARATORY.

    The ninth annual prize-giving in connection with the Ashfield Preparatory School took place in St. John's Parish Hall, and the Rev. W. G. Hilliard, M.A., presided. Sports ...

    Article : 73 words
  12. PENNANT HILLS COLLEGE.

    The annual prize distribution at the Pennant Hills College took place on December 17. The Rev. J. Young, of Carlingford, presided. The principal, Mrs. George Massey, ...

    Article : 81 words
  13. THE GOSFORD SCHOOL.

    At the annual prize-giving at the Gosford School for Girls the Rev. Arthur-Renwick took the chair, and the prizes were presented by Mrs. Shaw. The dux prize was awarded ...

    Article : 94 words
  14. KOYONG SCHOOL.

    The annual distribution of prizes in connection with Koyong School, Moss Vale, took place in the Centennial Hall, and the pupils performed a quaint Dutch operetta in aid of ...

    Article : 100 words
  15. HOLMER, PARRAMATTA.

    The annual prize-giving was held in the School of Arts, Parramatta. The principal, Miss Ge trude Watkins, read a report of the year's work, and Miss Pallister ...

    Article : 70 words
  16. RANDWICK PREPARATORY.

    Mr. David Storey, who presided at the eleventh annual speech day of the Randwick Preparatory School, urged the boys never to forget their kinsfolk, who had done such ...

    Article : 64 words
  17. RUNAWAY IN THE CITY.

    A runaway horse in the city yesterday morning caused injury to three persons. Shortly before 12 o'clock the animal, which was attached to a sulky, was being driven ...

    Article : 129 words
  18. SERVIAN CANTEENS FUND. ONLY £300 NOW REQUIRED.

    Including the sums collected in Victoria, the £10,000 required to successfully conduct the canteens in Servia is almost in sight. Only £300 remains to be collected to enable the ...

    Article : 256 words
  19. KEGWORTH PREPARATORY.

    The prize-giving at Kegworth Preparatory School was well attended. The speakers were the Rev. E. Howard Lea (chairman), Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, M.L.C., and Mrs. MacCallum. ...

    Article : 98 words
  20. ENEMY ARMY ORDERS.

    An interesting document signed by General von der Marwitz on July 6 was captured by the Australians. It complains that divisional generals are permitting the enemy ...

    Article : 347 words
  21. CHOCOLATE WHEELS.

    Mr. Warren C. Mayor, one of the joint hon. secretaries to War Chest Day, writes that just prior to Jack's Day the Repatriation Department refused all applications for the use ...

    Article : 92 words
  22. WOODFORD ACADEMY.

    At the annual distribution of prizes in connection with Woodford Academy, the principal, Mr. John F. M'Manamey, B.A., referred to the further additions ...

    Article : 98 words
  23. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 160 words
  24. WELLESLEY COLLEGE, STANMORE.

    The annual presentation of prizes was held at Wellesley College, Stanmore, last week. Mr. James Nangle ably officiated as chairman. There was a large gathering of ...

    Article : 77 words
  25. HOSPITAL CONCERT.

    Last night at the South Sydney Women's Hospital there was a successful concert which was curried out under the direction of Mr. Charles Smythe in aid of the furnishing of ...

    Article : 90 words
  26. LETTER FROM MISS KELSO KING

    Miss Olive Kelso King, voluntary sergeant-chauffeur with the Royal Servian Army, writing on October 13, says:— "Present indications, would seem to point ...

    Article : 266 words
  27. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' COT FUND.

    The seeond annual meeting of subscribers to the North Coast Commercial Travellers' Fund for the endowment of a cot at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children was ...

    Article : 183 words
  28. NEW RIVER STEAMER.

    Messrs. Davis Bros. and Burgess launched a new steamer for their river passenger trade on Saturday. The new vessel was named the Banksia. ...

    Article : 29 words
  29. Advertising

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    Advertising : 192 words
  30. LATE REV. DR. ROSEBY.

    There was a large attendance at the Marrickville Congregational Church on Sunday night, when a memorial service for the late Rev. Dr. Roseby was held. The Rev. Fred. ...

    Article : 67 words
  31. PORT KEMBLA WORKS.

    On an application by the Federated Mining Employees' Union and the Australian Workers' Union for a variation of their award applying to electrolytic smelters employed ...

    Article : 146 words
  32. PRESENTATION TO CLERGYMAN.

    A meeting, representative of the various Protestant denominations, was held at the Pittstrett Congregational School-room yesterday afternoon to make a presentation to the Rev. ...

    Article : 209 words
  33. ORANG-OUTANG RECOVERS VOICE.

    The cage of Mollie, the orang-outang at the Zoological Gardens, caught fire on Saturday evening, but she was rescued before she received much injury. As the result of the ...

    Article : 52 words
  34. RETURNED SOLDIER'S DEATH.

    Mr. Herbert De Courcy, who died on Saturday morning from burns, was the son of Mr. J. N. De Courcy, manager of the "Freeman's Journal" He was 35 years of age. ...

    Article : 127 words
  35. STATIONERY SHOP AFIRE.

    Shortly after 7 o'clock on Saturday night a fire was discovered in a stationery and fancy goods shop, occupied by Mr. John Keys, at Miller-street, North Sydney. The outbreak ...

    Article : 71 words
  36. CONCERT FOR SOLDIERS.

    The house committee of the Graythwaite Convalescent Home entertained the soldiers who are in residence at a concert and Christmas tree last night. His Excellency the ...

    Article : 154 words
  37. AMUSEMENTS.

    The transfer of "Oh,[?] Oh, Delphine" from Her Majesty's to the Theatre Royal last night in no way depreciated either the attendance at or the performance of that vivacious French musical comedy. Phil ...

    Article : 112 words
  38. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 69 words
  39. HOMES DAY FUND.

    At a meeting of the executive committee of the Voluntary Workers' Association, Mr. O'Malley Wood (Government Savings Bank) and Mr. Kell (Commonwealth Bank) were ...

    Article : 70 words
  40. FEMALE LIVING WAGE.

    In order to give immediate effect to the declration of the New South Wales Board of Trade of the living wage for adult female employees in the metropolitan area, and to ...

    Article : 68 words
  41. BURGLARY AT RANDWICK.

    During Monday night thieves broke into the residence of Mr. Herbert Garratt, at Anzacparade, Randwick, and stole a quantity of [?]llery and cash, v[?]d in all at £100. ...

    Article : 32 words
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