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  2. SPORTING.

    A few gallops took place on Ore inside of the Randwick middle gran track yesterday morning, and the weather was bitterly cold but clear. Leucosia spent [?] 22[?] over six furlongs, a distance which ...

    Article : 294 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    ALBURY.—At St. David's Presbyterian Church a memorial tablet was unveiled by Mr. G. B. Wilson, principal of the Grammar School, to the late LIeut.-col. J. ...

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  4. PRICE OF GAS.

    Mr. Justice Ferguson, as Commissioner under the Gas (Amendment) Act, 1918, yesterday continued his inquiry into the price of gas, on certificates from the Australian ...

    Article : 514 words
  5. RECRUITING.

    According to the official figures 20 men were accepted at the Central Recruiting Depot on Wednesday. The enlistment of 31 men in the country made the total for the day ...

    Article : 72 words
  6. MINING.

    A heavy volume of business transpired in mining shares on the Stock Exchange [?] day, and prices were extremely b[?] pecially in the silver-lead section. A ...

    Article : 230 words
  7. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

    War Loan scrip figured prominently at advanced prices on the Stock Exchange again yesterday. A fair turnover was offected in trading stocks at steady rates. ...

    Article : 86 words
  8. TO-DAY'S MEETINGS.

    Mr. Peter Bowling, Mrs. Cumming, Lieut. Davis, and Sergt. Browne will be the speakers in Martin-place at 1 o'clock to-day. The following meetings will be held ...

    Article : 89 words
  9. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following sales of investment slocks and shares were recorded:- Forenoon: War Loan Inscribed Stock (1925), £100/10/; War Loan Bonds (1925), ...

    Article : 145 words
  10. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following senttchings were recorded yesterday:— CANTERBURY PARK JUNE MEETING. Hurdle Race.—Gold Toy, Algous, [?]n Alwyne, Fighting Chance, Deltonio. ...

    Article : 145 words
  11. MARCH AT HURSTVILLE.

    The march of 100 soldiers to-night at Hurstville, in connection with a recruiting rally, will be under the direction of Warrant-officer W. A. Mulready Headed by the Lone Pine ...

    Article : 51 words
  12. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following mining sales were listed:- Gold: Edna May Deep Levels, 3 months 16/1½, cash 16/3. Silver; British B.H. old, 6 weeks, 43/[?] ...

    Article : 144 words
  13. "STRONG POSTS" TO-MORROW.

    Mr. Orchard, Minister for Recruiting, expressed the hope yesterday that the "Strong Posts" will be heard as wall as seen to-morrow in the public reception to returned ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. WHEAT QUOTATIONS.

    On the Stock Exchange yesterday, the closing quotations for New South Wales wheat certificates were:- 1915-16 season, b /3[?] s 3 3-8d. ...

    Article : 63 words
  15. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 104 words
  16. NEW SOUTH WALES TROTTING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the handicaps for the meeting to be held on the 12th insst:- Trial Handicap, 1m and 1f.—The Gurkha (unlioppled), [?].; Barlow, King Albert, Greenhills, Regina's Daly, ...

    Article : 417 words
  17. SUBURBAN ROUTE MARCH.

    Several recruits were obtained last night by a suburban route march of troops from Hyde Park under Lieutenant Nicoll. Ashfield, Summer Hill, and Haberfield were ...

    Article : 33 words
  18. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    To-day's investment sales included:—War Loan (1925) (Bonds and Stock, £100/12/9; £10 Bonds. £10/1/: Bonds and Stock (1927), £101/15/; North Broken Debentures, £10; Colonial Bank, 37/6, 38/; ...

    Article : 114 words
  19. B.H PROPRIETARY RECONSTRUCTION.

    Mr. K. W. Neill, public accountant of [?] laide, writes:- Sir,—The proposed reconst[?]tion of the [?] pr[?]tary Company has [?]sed many [?] ...

    Article : 387 words
  20. PRODUCE.

    Much heavier stocks of honey were available for the local trade yesterday. One or two of the big houses which were holding heavy consignments for shipment to America ...

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  21. LOCAL COUNCILS' EFFORTS.

    Replies received by Mr. Fitzgerald, Minister for Local Government, indicate that the shire and municipal councils are throwing themselves into the work of securing supports for ...

    Article : 570 words
  22. CASUALTIES.

    Mr. H. Richardson Clark, District Coroner, continued an inquest at Hornsby in connection with the death of Private Herbert Francis Dopson, 3rd Queensland ...

    Article : 264 words
  23. FINANCIAL.

    That there will be an increase in Federal taxation proposed in the next budget is accepted. The interest hill of the Commonwealth is increasing, and so are the war ...

    Article : 471 words
  24. PROHIBITION.

    At the officers' council, in connection with the Salvation Army congrefis, which is sitting in Sydney, the following motion was carried last night:—"This conference of 400 officers ...

    Article : 66 words
  25. SALVATION ARMY CONGRESS.

    The first public gathering in connection with the annual State Congress of the Salvation Army was held in the Sydney Congress Hall on Wednesday night, when a ...

    Article : 121 words
  26. COURSING.

    The Henty Coursing Club held its second meeting yesterday, in the presence of a large attendance. Results:- Henty Stakes, for all aged dogs.—Anderson and ...

    Article : 90 words
  27. PROPOSED DELEGATION TO GERMANY.

    A good deal of amusement was created at last night's meeting of the New South Wales Labour Council when Mr. A. E. O'Brien, of the Music[?]ns' Union, moved the suspension ...

    Article : 231 words
  28. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES

    To-day's mining sales and quotations were:- Capper: Hampden, b 21/, s 21/6; Moant Lyell, [?] 28/3, s 29/3; Wallaroo, 55/, b 54/9, s 55/3. Sliver; Brokens, 71/6. 73/3, b 73/3; Block 10, b [?] ...

    Article : 326 words
  29. RED CROSS APPEAL.

    A further oheque for £2694 has been received at the headquarters of the Red Cross Day Fund from the Education Department, representing contributions from the teachers ...

    Article : 227 words
  30. THE FORDON CUP.

    The Fordon Cup, the chief coursing event in Tasmania, was concluded yesterday, E. J. Wilkinson's bitch Werribee Stream (late Another Cube) beating Allan Taylor's bitch Penelope, in the final course, by ...

    Article : 56 words
  31. LAWN TENNIS.

    The tournament was continued yesterday, when ties in the school boys' singles and doubles handicaps were contested. Results:- School Boys' Singles Handicap. ...

    Article : 127 words
  32. W. E. SMITH.

    The report of the above company for the half-year ended April 30, after writing off £560 for depreciation, shows a profit of £3318, which, with £53 brought forward, makes ...

    Article : 189 words
  33. DEATH OF MR. C. A. E. SIMMS.

    During the week the Mines Department has lost a valued officer by the death of Mr. C. A E. Simms, for some time travelling magistrate and warden. Mr. Simms spent King's ...

    Article : 150 words
  34. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 167 words
  35. COLLEGE SPORTS.

    GOULBURN.—The annual sports meeting of the King's College was well attended. Amongst the principal results were:—College Cup, K. Arnott: Gold medal to competitor scoring most points in fat races, ...

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  36. LATE MR. C. H. MYLES.

    Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. Charles Henry Myles, who died at Strathfield on May 11 last. Testator appointed as his executors and trustees his ...

    Article : 150 words
  37. IMPERIAL SERVICE CLUB.

    The Imperial Service Club held a largelyattended soiree musicale at its clubrooms A ladies' committee was formed to assist to carry out the revue in aid of the Red Cross ...

    Article : 136 words
  38. ALLEGED MILITARY ESCAPEE.

    A search was made in the district for two military deserters who escaped from Darlinghurst Gaol on May 23. Military and police officers visited a property near Suntop and ...

    Article : 94 words
  39. TOTALS FOR MAY.

    The nnmber of sheep and cattle disposed of at the Homebush yards during the month of May was: Sheep, 230,066, and cattle, 16,660. ...

    Article : 26 words
  40. AN INFANT'S DEATH.

    At an inquest held it Newcastle in connection with the death of an infant, Thelma May Lisle, it was stated in evidence by the mother of the child that she had given it ...

    Article : 135 words
  41. STOCK TRUCKINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
  42. INCOME TAXES.

    "W.A.C." (Five Dock).—You must pay the amount assessed, and await the result of the appeal for, a refund. It was a power given to all taxation authorities. ...

    Article : 29 words
  43. SCHOOL DRINKING FOUNTAINS.

    Reforring yesterday to a suggestion that bubbling fountains should be placed in school grounds, the Minister for Education, Mr. James, said the matter had been investigated. ...

    Article : 146 words
  44. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 192 words
  45. MISCELLANEOUS QUERIES.

    "A.M." (Banksia).—(1) £360; (2), Imperial Government £30; nothing to Commonwealth or State Government. ...

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  46. "TRES BONS" AUSTRALIANS.

    In a letter to his parents at Wost Maitland Corporal Len Crutch writes from France. "The plane we are in is a little village nestling in a hollow surrounded by trees, and ...

    Article : 190 words
  47. MR. MACKINNON'S APPEAL.

    Speaking at the General Post Office last night the Director-General of Recruiting (Mr. Mackinnon) referred to the failure of Queensland to fulfil her obligation in providing ...

    Article : 232 words
  48. SODA BICARBONATE.

    The Federal Government has prohibited the exportation of bicarbonate of soda from the Commonwealth without the consent of the Minister for Customs. ...

    Article : 29 words
  49. NOTES AND COMMENTS

    The Cathkit Shipping Company, Limited, has been registered, with a capital of £3000, in shares of p each, to purchase the sailing ship Cathkit, and carry on /business as ...

    Article : 208 words
  50. VOLUNTARY WORKERS.

    A meeting of the wholesale and retail produce merchants of Sussex-street was held yesterday, under the presidency of Mr. R. [?] Mulholland, and decided to form the Produce ...

    Article : 65 words
  51. GIFT TO THE RED CROSS FUND.

    The V.A.T.C. has decided to give £3000 to the Australian Red Cross Fund. This makes the total contribution to war funds by this club to date approximately £40,000. ...

    Article : 39 words
  52. CALF SALES.

    The penning of calves at Homebush on Wednesday was heavier than [?]usual. The offerings totalled 407, and consisted chiefly of medium quality bobbies. There was only ...

    Article : 107 words
  53. TRAM STRIKE.

    The Auckland tramway men took a secret ballot and derided upon a strike by,a majority of 55. A deputation was appointed to prosent the new demands to the management ...

    Article : 36 words
  54. Advertising

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    Advertising : 182 words
  55. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Morrymakers celebrated their first anniversary at St. James's Hall lost night with one of their most vivacious entertainments, at which Miss Bee Wenman recited a lyrical prologue written by Mr. Douglas ...

    Article : 235 words
  56. TO-DAY.

    King's Cross Theatre: "Cipid Camou[?] A.L.P. Conference: Trades Hall. Her Majesty's: "The Three Twins," [?] Criterion: "The Easiest Way," 8. ...

    Article : 117 words
  57. NURSE COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

    At the City Coroner's Court yesterday Mr. John Jamieson, J.P. (Acting City Coroner), held an inquiry into the circumstances suirounding the death of Annie Louise Chambers, ...

    Article : 97 words
  58. ANOTHER BATTLEPLANE.

    Mr. and Mrs. James J. Smith, of Colebrook, Double Bay, in response to Mr. C. Alma Baker's appeal on behalf of the Australian Air Squadron's Fund, have given £2703 for a ...

    Article : 51 words
  59. HOMEBUSH STOCK SALES.

    The panning of sheep and lambs yesterday was a heavy one The number drawn for was 35,908,[?] but the pennings reached 36,365. The sheep came from 155 owners, and most of ...

    Article : 1,509 words
  60. COMMERCIAL.

    Groceries were [?] strong hands yesterday Millet brooms advanced onother 2/6 a dozen. Tinned fish was unchanged. The shipment of American Wrings which recently arrived, ...

    Article : 431 words
  61. CANARY SHOW.

    The 12th annual show of the Canary and Cage Bird Improvement Society of New South Wa[?]s was opened yesterday in the School of Arts. Newtown. The entries numbered over 600, the [?] throughout ...

    Article : 87 words
  62. CABLE INTERRUPTIONS.

    The Eastern Extension and China Cable Company, Limited, advise that owing to further cable interruptions deferred rate messages, homeward and outward, are being ...

    Article : 59 words
  63. NOTE ISSUE.

    An order was gazetted to-day. increasing the Australian note issue, from £53,000,000 to £56,000,000. ...

    Article : 28 words
  64. CUPID CAMOUFLAGED.

    The amateur film. "Cupid Camouflaged," will be screened again to-night at the King"s Cross Theatre. The proceeds are in aid of the Red Croas Society. ...

    Article : 30 words
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