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  2. SHALL WE MAKE A NEW YEAR CHANGE?

    Sir,—Dr. Richard Arthur's letter under the above hunting in your Tuesday's issue gives further proof of the helpless of our politicians when they are "up against it" and ...

    Article : 792 words
  3. SPORTING.

    Nominations for the general events of the Anniversary Meeting of the Australian Jockey Club closed yesterday afternoon. List year the A.J.C. ran six events on each day. This year the club has added ...

    Article : 358 words
  4. THE CENSORSHIP.

    Sir,—I crave space to bring before the public the important question of the censorship. There is hardly any doubt that the manner in which the censorship has been ...

    Article : 1,643 words
  5. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

    The revenue returns of the State for six months have already been published, but for greater case in comparison with expenditure it is well to repeat the figures, which show a ...

    Article : 430 words
  6. A.J.C. RACES.

    Nominations closed yesterday for the general entries of the Anniversary Meeting of the Australian Jockey Club, to be held at Handwick on January 19 and 26. The entries, subject to any that may be received from ...

    Article : 512 words
  7. WAR-TIME PROFITS TAX.

    Mr. J. S. Williams, A.C.P.A., returns to the charge thus:- Sir,—I take exceptions to Mr. Twine's statement, published in your issue of December 21, that I ...

    Article : 366 words
  8. BLOOD STOCK SALE.

    A sale of thoroughbred stock was held by Messrs. H. Chisholm and Co at their Randwick stables yesterday. Bidding was slack and most of the best-known horses were passed in. The best bid for Sobrina—550 ...

    Article : 186 words
  9. PIG SALES.

    The opening sale at the abattoir saleyards for 1918 was hold yesterday, when 600 pigs were disposed of. Following on the large holiday demand for pork, buyers were ...

    Article : 160 words
  10. LATEST SCRATCHTNGS.

    The following scratchings were announced yesterday:- A.J.C. ANNIVERSARY MEETING. Challenge Stakes: Sheila Pat. Promised Land. ...

    Article : 24 words
  11. MENANGLE PARK RACING CLUB.

    Menangle Park Racing Club's meeting yesterday was held in fine but dull weather. The special trains from Sydney were crowded, and the fields were large. Ray Wallace, after putting up a 7lb penalty for his ...

    Article : 925 words
  12. MINING.

    A few stockbrokers opened their offices for business yesterday, but most firms re[?]ained closed until Monday next, when the Stock Exchange will reopen. ...

    Article : 534 words
  13. MOTORING.

    The twenty first edition of "The Motor Manual[?] which has reached Australia, displays the customary careful revision. This is especially important as regards the chapters that deal with various types of ...

    Article : 177 words
  14. COMMERCIAL.

    Very little business was transacted in the wholesale markets yesterday. The travellers will not go out until Sunday night, and in the meantime orders from the country are few and ...

    Article : 83 words
  15. BRITISH DYES, LTD.

    British Dyes, Limited, which was formed to provide dyes for the British Empire and to supplant the German monopoly, his presented its second report. The share capital issued ...

    Article : 546 words
  16. AMENDMENT OF COMMONWEALTH LIGHT DUES.

    The Collector of Customs states, in connection with the recent increase in the Commonwealth light dues, that where a payment has already been made for a period expiring before ...

    Article : 193 words
  17. NARRABRI JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Narrabri Jockey Club's patriotic meeting in aid of the Voluntary Workers was held yesterday, and to-day. The weather was cool and showery, the attendance being fair. Results:— ...

    Article : 411 words
  18. BOWLS.

    One rink of bowlers from the Burwood Club beat a Bathurst team on the local green by 2 points, the scores being 24 to 22. In the second match the Bathurst team scored 25 points to 24; and in the ...

    Article : 59 words
  19. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I have just read Dr. Arthur's letter in this morning's "Herald," and, being one of the sojourners he mentions who send their impressions here to the old country, I shou[?]d ...

    Article : 326 words
  20. COMMONWEALTH REVENUE.

    The continued absence of shipping freight was mainly responsible for a [?]ther considerable decrease in the Customs revenue for December. The sum received was £1,084,900, ...

    Article : 189 words
  21. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 90 words
  22. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    Barley, steady, Chevalier malting 4/6 to 4/9, Cape 3/2 to 3/3; oats steady, Algerian milling 2/5½ to 2/6, feed 2/4 to 2/5; maize steady, 4/6¼; chaff firm, £3/7/6 to £4. Potatoes firmer, Pinkeyes £7 to £7/10/, ...

    Article : 58 words
  23. COAL SUPPLIES FOR VICTORIA

    The Minister for Mines, Mr. Downward, left for Sydney, by the express this afternoon, to arrange for the future working of the Pelaw Main and Richmond Main Coal Mines, from ...

    Article : 126 words
  24. SOUTH BROKEN HILL JOCKEY CLUB.

    South Broken Hill Jockey Club held its New Year Day meeting yesterday afternoon. The weather was ideal, and the attendance good, but the fields were small. Results:— ...

    Article : 390 words
  25. LATE SHIPPING.

    FREMANTLE (2466m).—Arr: Jan. 2, Katoomba, s, from eastern States. ...

    Article : 12 words
  26. PRODUCE.

    Business opened very quietly in Sussexstreet yesterday morning, after the holidays, and only a moderate demand was forthcoming for dairy produce lines. Supplies of eggs ...

    Article : 1,035 words
  27. CORAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

    Coraki Jockey Club held their annual meeting on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The attendance waa large, and the racing good. Results:- FIRST DAY. ...

    Article : 356 words
  28. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 195 words
  29. NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN LAND.

    The report of the New Zealand and Australian Land Company for the year ended March 31 last states the profit, after charging interest on the debenture debt, amounted ...

    Article : 168 words
  30. EDNA MAY PASSES DIVIDEND.

    It has been decided by the directors of the Edna May Company, W.A., to forego the usual monthly dividend for January. This step has been taken on account of the fact that ...

    Article : 204 words
  31. QUEENSLAND REVENUE.

    The revenue returns for Queensland for the month and six months ended December 31 were issued to-night. The revenue for the month totalled £648,688, compared with £650,706 for ...

    Article : 95 words
  32. WOOL SALE DATES ARRANGED.

    Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., reports: The State Wool Committee announces that four series of wool appraisements will be held in Sydney, commencing on January 7, and ...

    Article : 66 words
  33. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 193 words
  34. MOUNT LYELL MINES.

    Work was resumed at the Lyell mines to-day, but, as a large num[?]er of the men are still away, ore production will be on [?] limited scale for the next fortnight. One furnace ...

    Article : 75 words
  35. ADELONG JOCKEY CLUB.

    The first day of the annual meeting of the Adelong Jockey Club was held in delightful weather. Results:- Opening Handicap, 5f.—Pike and McDonald's Flaven, [?]st 9lb (Parkhurst), 1; Beaver's Kyenle, 7st 6lb ...

    Article : 189 words
  36. "THE RED SPOTS ON THE MAP."

    Mr. Rudolph Buchner, formerly in business in Sydney as a photographer, and who left for San Francisco shortly after war broke out, has joined the Canadian forces, and has now ...

    Article : 153 words
  37. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

    The New South Wales Pawnbrokers' Association, Ltd., has been registered with a capital of £5000 in shares of £1 each, to provide legal assistance for the protection of the ...

    Article : 483 words
  38. NEW ZEALAND RACING.

    Stratford Cup, 550 sovs, 1¼m.—Dingle, 7st 5lb, 1; Paraoa, 8st 6lb, 2 Mu[?]ster, 7st 5lb, 3, Twelve started. Won by half a length. Time, 2m 1½s. Invervargill Cup, 650 sovs, 1¼m.—Ascalaphus, 7st, 1; ...

    Article : 64 words
  39. PROSECUTIONS FOR STRIKE OFFENCES.

    At the Broken Hill Courthouse to-day summonses were issued by the Chamber Magistrate on informations laid by the Superintendent of Police in connection with the raids on ...

    Article : 79 words
  40. DEEPWATER JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Deepwater Jockey Club was held yesterday in wet weather. The Farewell Handicap was abandoned owing to the heavy course. Three horses fell in the Hurry Scurry, and only two ...

    Article : 197 words
  41. BARRABA RACES.

    The Barraba patriotic races were held to-day in splendid weather. The attendance was good. Mr. H. G. Read, of Tamworth, was present as stipendiary steward, and he held an inquiry into the running of ...

    Article : 388 words
  42. SCOTTISH WOMEN'S WAR HOSPITALS.

    The following additional contributions, in response to the appeal on behalf of the Scottish Women's War Hospitals, are acknowledged bringing the total received to date up to £4967/0/2:—Mr. John Garland, ...

    Article : 265 words
  43. Advertising

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    Advertising : 229 words
  44. TO-DAY.

    Arrival of Sick and Wounded Soldiers. Her Majesty's Theatre: "The Bing Boys," 7.45. Criterion Theatre: "Peter Pan," 8. Palace Theatre: "The New Henrietta," 8. ...

    Article : 156 words
  45. ORANGE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The New Year meeting of the Orange Jockey Club was opened in fine, cool weather. The attendance was one of the biggest over seen on the course, and the racing was enjoyable. Results:— ...

    Article : 1,391 words
  46. WHEAT BOARD OPERATIONS

    Statements issued by the Australian Wheat Board to-day showed that the overdaft of the board on December 24 was £656,000. On that date South Australia was in debit £495,000, ...

    Article : 57 words
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