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  2. RECRUITING.

    In addition to this evening's recruiting meetings at Manly, Enmore tram terminus, and Rowntree-street. Balmain, Sergeant Skinner and Sapper Hunt will appeal for ...

    Article : 37 words
  3. THE NEW "ZOO."

    The Public Service Board has recently been engaged in an investigation of the expenditure in connection with the new "Zoo" at Taronga Park. In all a sum of £104,520 has been ...

    Article : 427 words
  4. BIRDWOOD'S TRIBUTE.

    General Birdwood sent the following interesting letter to Captain (Dr.) P. J. O'Shea, son of Mr. D. O'shea, of Granville, and a graduate of the Sydney University, under date ...

    Article : 272 words
  5. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    Extensive business was transacted in investment scrip on the Stock Exchange yesterday. Operations received a temporary check at midday on receipt of news of the ...

    Article : 134 words
  6. SPORTING.

    Exceptionally heavy rain at daylight yesterday morning badly affected the training work at Randwick. The middle of the course proper was in use, but nothing interesting occurred. Me[?] King did a sound ...

    Article : 673 words
  7. RETURNED SOLDIERS' BATTALION.

    Something was said yesterday at the headquarters of the State Recruiting Committee about a new battalion which might be made up exclusively of returned officers, ...

    Article : 144 words
  8. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following sales of investment stocks and shares were recorded:- Forenoon.—Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., 43/6; Sargent's, new, 7/; East Greta Coal, 21/3; ...

    Article : 136 words
  9. JUVENILE CRIME.

    "Eighty per cent, of the crimes of this district during the past few months have been committed by children," said an inspector of police to-day. His words are borne out by ...

    Article : 714 words
  10. PERMITS FOR SHIPMENT OF GOODS.

    The Collector of Customs states that the War Precautions (Shipping) Regulations, 2A and 2B, have been amended to cover Allied and neutral shipping. Shippers of goods to ...

    Article : 58 words
  11. UNIFORM TAXATION SCHEME.

    The report was made available to-day by the Federal Treasury of the taxation conference, which met in Melbourne from March 13 to March 30, of last year, to prepare a uniform ...

    Article : 149 words
  12. THE CORNSACK DIFFICULTY.

    It was stated in yesterday's issue that in regard to a steamer which arrived on December 24 it was ten days later before the discharge of cornsacks commenced in earnest. It ...

    Article : 195 words
  13. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    To-day's sales included:- Commonwealth War Bonds, 4 per cent., 1925, £99/17/6, £99/15/; ditto £10 Bonds, £9/9/; Bank of Victoria, 66/; Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., 44/; S.O.A., ...

    Article : 96 words
  14. LESS DRUNKENNESS.

    During last year at the Newcastle Police Court the total number of vagrancy and drunk offences was 851 as against 1064 for the previous year. This represents a reduction of ...

    Article : 66 words
  15. FINANCIAL.

    The half-yearly report of the above company covers the six months ended November 30. It shows a net profit for the period of £5004, which, with £58 brought forward, and ...

    Article : 260 words
  16. SERIOUS BUSH FIRES.

    Bush fires, which have been raging between Gunbar, Hillston, and Whitton for the past three weeks, were kept within 30 miles of Whitton by the strenuous ...

    Article : 127 words
  17. CORNSACKS WANTED.

    "Storekeeper" writes:- Sir,—Nothing Mr. Fitzpatrick's remarks in your paper that there are five million cornsacks available, I would like to let you know my experience in buying ...

    Article : 98 words
  18. A JAPANESE TRAGEDY.

    A message received from Thursday Island to-night stated that Ida, a well-known Japanese goods merchant, was shot through the head last night by an unknown person. A ...

    Article : 122 words
  19. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were notified yesterday:- CANTERBURY PARK JANUARY MEETING. Flying Handicap: Lady Bernard. Nursery Handicap: Linen King. ...

    Article : 50 words
  20. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following nominations were received yesterday for the principal handicaps of the A.J.C. autumn meeting:- Doncaster Handicap of 1500 sovs, 1m.—Quarale, ...

    Article : 410 words
  21. GERMAN STEAMER POSEN.

    The Sydney Chamber of Commerce has received a communication from the London Chamber of Commerce in respect to the cargo ex the German steamer Posen at Rio de ...

    Article : 46 words
  22. MINING.

    Business in mining shares assumed normal proportions on the Stock Exchange yesterday, and among the Broken Hill stocks particularly, scrip was bought readily at ...

    Article : 585 words
  23. U.S.A. PROHIBITS IMPORTS.

    The Postal Department reports that it has received a cablegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies intimating that the United States Government has prohibited the ...

    Article : 337 words
  24. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 168 words
  25. SCOTTISH WOMEN'S WAR HOSPITALS.

    The above fund now Btands at £5437 18s 9d. The following additional amounts are acknowledged:—Dalgety and Co., Ltd., £25; W. Arthur and S. J. Cambourn, £21; Mr. and Mrs. ...

    Article : 171 words
  26. BOXING.

    To-night's mixed programme at the Stadium, include a 10-rounds contest between the fly-weights. Let Watson nnd Bill Tingle, and a number of novi[?] tournament bouts. The vaudeville turns will be ...

    Article : 63 words
  27. Advertising

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    Advertising : 134 words
  28. SHARE CERTIFICATES AND SHARE WARRANTS.

    "Correspondent" asks:- Sir,—Would you please state in the financial column of your paper what difference there is between share scrip and a share warrant (if any)? ...

    Article : 136 words
  29. INFANTILE MORTALITY.

    The Government Statistician has reported to the Minister of Public Health that the infantile mortality rate in the metropolis is most satisfactory, being 31 per cent, below the ...

    Article : 63 words
  30. PROMOTIONS.

    Sergt. Eric A. Eldridge, D.C.M., was in September, last promoted to the rank of lieutenant. ...

    Article : 20 words
  31. RAILWAY GUARD COMMITTED.

    The hearing was concluded in the City Court to-day of a charge against John James Cadley, a raliway guard, of having stolen, at Melbourne, on November 30, cheques, cash-bags, ...

    Article : 71 words
  32. WILSON'S STREET DIRECTORY.

    We have received a copy of the 1918 issue of Wilson's Street Directory, which has been enlarged and revised. It is the sixteenth annual addition, and contains a general map ...

    Article : 69 words
  33. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  34. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the nominations for the principal handicaps of the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting:- Newmarket Handicap, 6f.—Biplane, Red Rock, Perdo, Captain Standish, Fitz Linacre, Whitefield, ...

    Article : 342 words
  35. COLLISION AT CENTRAL RAILWAY.

    While [?] train was being loaded at [?]ay Station early yesterday[?]lway carriages, which were [?]ong the line for ...

    Article : 101 words
  36. INCOME TAXES.

    "Coogee."—A return should be made, but if there is no income except the rent of the house a tax will not be assessed. ...

    Article : 28 words
  37. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 words
  38. COUSINS DECORATED.

    Mr. W. A. Brown, of Worrongorra, via Condobolin, has been notified that his son, Private A. B. Brown, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for acts of ...

    Article : 142 words
  39. MISCELLANEOUS QUERIES.

    "Widow."—The moratorium applies, and the mortgagee cannot foreclose, unless the court gives permission. "Time Payment."—(1) If the contract was ...

    Article : 62 words
  40. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

    The following entries were received to-day for the OAKLEIGH PLATE:—5½f. Red Rock (N.Z.), Fitness, Lucy Malt, St. Ibex, Kuningada (late White Slave), Captain Standish, Fitz ...

    Article : 185 words
  41. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    Barley firm; Chevalier 5/ to 5/2, Cape 3/4 to 3/5, special higher. Oats, improved inquiry; milling Algerians 2/5½ to 2/6½, feed 2/4 to 2/5. Maize steady, 4/6 to 4/6½. Chaff firmer, £4 to £4/5/. Potatoes ...

    Article : 207 words
  42. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

    The directors of the Perpetual Trustee Company have declared an interim dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, for the half-year ended December 31. ...

    Article : 48 words
  43. MILLER'S POINT EVICTIONS.

    Replying yesterday to a complaint that numerous tenants in the vicinity of Miller's Point [?]ad, within the last few days, received from the Sydney Harbour Trust notices to ...

    Article : 145 words
  44. COUNTRY NEWS.

    ORANGE.—The executive of the A. and P. Association, at a meeting on Tuesday decided to hold the show as usual provided that the public subscribe £350 in special donations. ...

    Article : 319 words
  45. WAR-TIME PROFITS TAX.

    The following decisions under the War Time Profits Tax Act has been given by the Federal Commissioner of Taxation (Mr. R. Ewing): ...

    Article : 417 words
  46. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following mining sales were listed:- Gold.—Edna May Consolidated, 6 weeks, 15/3; Edna May Central, 13/3; Enda May Deep Levels, 3 months, 24/9; Mt. David, 1/6, 1/6. ...

    Article : 134 words
  47. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 215 words
  48. WALLSEND JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the Wallsend Jockey Club races, which take place on Saturday next:- Novice Handicap, 6f.—Irish Poet, 9st 3lb, Carbide[?] ...

    Article : 473 words
  49. LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    In the live stock market to-day 25,000 fat sheep were entered, an increased proportion being good to prime trade quality. There was a good attendance of the trade, and, though the opening and close of ...

    Article : 267 words
  50. SEQUEL TO REFERENDUM.

    A sequel to the strenuous fight here in connection with the recent reinforcements referendum occurred at the local Police court to-day, when Alfred Earl, a produce dealer, ...

    Article : 167 words
  51. SCONE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Scone races were held to-day in fine weather. There was a big attendance, and interesting racing. Results:- Opening Handicap of £15, 6f.—Mersina, by Merv ...

    Article : 402 words
  52. LONDON SHARE MARKET.

    On the London Stock Exchange to-day North B.H. shares were quoted, b 53/9, s 54/9. ...

    Article : 21 words
  53. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES

    To-day's sales included:- Silver: B.H. Proprietary, 55/3, 55/6; ditto, Junction, 10/8, 10/6, 11/2; ditto, one month, 10/8; B.H. South, paid, £9/4; Junction North, 19/8, 19/7, 21/, ditto ...

    Article : 402 words
  54. PRODUCE.

    A satisfactory business was effected in all lines of dairy produce in Sussex-street yesterday. Bacon, hams, lard, and honey sold well at late prices. ...

    Article : 934 words
  55. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre: "The Bing Boys," 2 and 7.45. Criterion Theatre: "Peter Pan," 2 and 8. Palace Theatre: "The New Henrietta," 2 and 8. Theatre Royal: Juvenile Pantomime, 2 and 8. ...

    Article : 211 words
  56. HEAT WAVE IN PERTH.

    Sultry weather has prevailed during the last few days, and this afternoon the shade temperature in the Government Gardens reached a maximum of 104 dog. ...

    Article : 35 words
  57. INSANE SON'S ACT.

    Albert Joseph Gitsham, who threatened to attack his father with an axe early on Sunday morning, and later slightly wounded two policemen with a butcher's knife, and is in ...

    Article : 99 words
  58. LONDON FINANCIAL CABLES.

    The Australian Pastoral Finance Association, Ltd., has declared a final dividend of 5 per cent., making 8 per cent, for the year. ...

    Article : 35 words
  59. A MAYOR RESIGNS.

    At a meeting of the Parramatta Municipal Council on Monday evening the Mayor (Alderman De L[?]w), in reply to a question, stated that he had taken certain action in regard to ...

    Article : 147 words
  60. LAWN TENNIS.

    Rain again prevented play yesterday morning, but a large number of matches were disposed of in the afternoon, although one round of the teams compretion had to be postponed. Bathurst, playing better ...

    Article : 1,020 words
  61. COMMERCIAL.

    A great deal of uncertainty exists in the minds of tea merchants regarding the sailings of steamers from Ceylon, and, as a result, there are anxious buyers for any ...

    Article : 279 words
  62. AMUSEMENTS.

    The J. C. Williamson management yesterday concluded negotiations with the Goldyn Pictures, securing the Australian purchase of the service and all covering rights. Mr. Harold Bolster, who made the ...

    Article : 48 words
  63. LATE SHIPPING.

    NEWCASTLE (62m).—Arr: Jan. 8, Ceduna, s, Wer-1 ribee, s, from Melbourne. Dep: Hall Caine, s, Malachile, s, Pelaw Main, s, Myola, s, for Sydney. ...

    Article : 34 words
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