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  2. SHIPBUILDING.

    When the rejection of the Commonwealth Government's shipbuilding proposals was mentioned to Mr. Hughes yesterday he confessed that he was nonplussed. He was confident, ...

    Article : 397 words
  3. BRITISH REPRESENTATIVE ON VERSAILLBS COUNCIL.

    GENERAL SIR HENRY RAWLINSON, K.C.B. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 10 words
  4. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In the Legislative Council yesterday, leave having been given, a bill to amend the Registration of Deeds Act, 1897, was introduced and rend a first time. ...

    Article : 427 words
  5. PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The Royal Commissioner appointed to inquire into the Public Service conditions (Mr. G. Mason Allard) resumed his inquiries yesterday, the evidence taken relating to the ...

    Article : 720 words
  6. SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    A deputation representing the sugar interests of Mackay (Queensland), introduced by Mr. F. Bamford, M.P., and Senator Crawford, consisting of Mr. Alexander Innes (president, ...

    Article : 448 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 299 words
  8. VICTORIAN RAILWAYS.

    Serious accusations against the Victorian Railway Commissioners were made in the Legislative Assembly yesterday by the Minister for Railways (Mr. Agar Wynne). In ...

    Article : 289 words
  9. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 967 words
  10. PAINTERS' UNION.

    Mr. R. H. Adam, secretary to the Amalgamated Federated House and Ship Painters' Union, said yesterday that the organisation had adopted almost unanimously the general ...

    Article : 122 words
  11. L. H. NATHAN'S BANKRUPTCY.

    Lewis Henry Nathan, a bankrupt, examined before the Registrar in Bankruptcy yesterday by Mr. W. H. Palmer, official assignee said his bankruptcy was caused chiefly through ...

    Article : 1,126 words
  12. PRICE OF BREAD.

    The report of the Interstate Commission on the price of bread, which is dated September 28, 1917, was made available to-day. The Commission makes no recommendations ...

    Article : 406 words
  13. MR. HUGHES.

    The Prime Minister, Mr. W. M. Hughes, who came to Sydney yesterday from Melbourne, said that he had quite recovered from his recent indisposition. He had come to New ...

    Article : 334 words
  14. DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    The Chief Interstate Commissioner, Mr. A. B. Piddington. K.C., has practically concluded the bearing of evidence regarding the price of milk, butter, and cheese. At yesterday's ...

    Article : 110 words
  15. FOOD PRIGES.

    A report of the Interstate Commission on the prices of milk, butter, cheese, bacon, and condensed milk was issued to-day. The commission stated there was nothing in the shape ...

    Article : 414 words
  16. STOCKS OF TALLOW.

    A regulation under the War Precautions Act was gazetted to-day, providing that the Minister for Defence, or any officer authorised ty him, may by order require the owner or ...

    Article : 103 words
  17. HOME FOR INCURABLES.

    At a meeting of the general committee of the New South Wales Home for Incurables, Ryde, it was decided to have plans drawn for an addition to the home [?] ...

    Article : 60 words
  18. SHIPPING.

    CASTWISE.—Bellinger, s, from the Bellinger River; Our Jack, s, from the Nambucca River; Tuncurry, s, from Cape Hawke; Yuloo, s, Alice, s, Astral, s, Lubra, s, Newcastle, s, Malachite, s, Myola, ...

    Article : 72 words
  19. THUNDERSTORMS.

    The severest thunderstorm [?]r this year was experienced in the city yesterday. It was accompanied by all the meteorological essentials which go to make up a complete ...

    Article : 374 words
  20. THE TRAWOOL TRAGEDY.

    The trial of Arthur Geoffrey Oldring, a machine-gunner, who is charged with the wilful murder of Margaret Taylor and her daughter, Rose Taylor, at Trawool, on or ...

    Article : 89 words
  21. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—5 p.m. Victoria.—6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Queensland.—Noon. Fiji.—9 a.m. ...

    Article : 151 words
  22. DEPARTURES.—Feb. 20.

    Koranga, trawler, for a cruise. Period, s, for Newcastle. Southborough, s, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 16 words
  23. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Feb. 21.

    Tambar, s, for the Bellinger River; Macquarie, s, for Port Macquarie, the Hastings and Wilson rivers; Gosford, s, for Gosford, Wyong, and Brisbane Water; and Hunter, s, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 38 words
  24. DEATH OF CHAPLAIN J. KEMP BRUCE.

    It is with the deepest regret that the many friends of the Rev. John Kemp Bruce, Presbyterian minister of Wahroonga, will hear of his death at Sea whilst on his homeward ...

    Article : 475 words
  25. STEAMERS DUE TO-DAY.

    Mallina, from Brisbane. Paringa, from Cairns, via ports. Urilla, from Townsville. Wakatipu, from Launceston. ...

    Article : 26 words
  26. A UNION MAN AND SOLDIER.

    Sir,—The eloquent and stirring plaint of Private G. Moore in your issue of the 20th instant is a timely contribution, and should evoke more widespread interest in the ...

    Article : 477 words
  27. CLEARANCE.—Feb. 20.

    Southborough, s, 37[?] tons, Captain Eade, for newcastle. Scott Fell and Co., agents. ...

    Article : 19 words
  28. Y.M.C.A. WAR WORK.

    A high tribute to the elevating influences of the work of the Y.M.C.A. for Australian soldiers has been paid by General K, Spencer Browne, who, after nearly three years in ...

    Article : 248 words
  29. NEWCASTLE CLEARANCES.

    The following steamers cleared at the Newcastle Customs-house to-day:—Age and Werribee, for Melbourne; and Five Islands, for Adelaide. ...

    Article : 28 words
  30. BAR HARBOURS.—Feb. 20.

    Low water soundings.—Cape HawKe, bar [?] 6in, crossing 5ft, rise 1ft 3in; South Weat Rocks, bar 6ft 9in, rise 2ft 9in, crossing 9ft, rise 2ft 5in; Mallina, bar 10ft, crossing 15ft 6in low water, rise 2ft 6in; and ...

    Article : 64 words
  31. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    TWtFD HEADS (374m).—Feb. 20. Gunbar s Duroby s, and Boambee, s, at 8.30 a.m. bar-bound CLARENCE HEADS (236m).—Dep: Feb 20, Kyogle, s, for Sydney. ...

    Article : 556 words
  32. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 174 words
  33. IMPERIAL WAR CABINET.

    It is not unlikely that an announcement will be made this week regarding the representation of Australia, in view of the reassembling of the Imperial War Cabinet about the middle ...

    Article : 64 words
  34. CYCLONE AT TAREE.

    The following telegram was received by the Weather Bureau last night from Taree:— "Cyclone and hailstorm from north at 1.45 to-day; one hundred and twenty points fell ...

    Article : 208 words
  35. MR. A. O. SACHSE, M.L.C.

    In the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. Rees renewed the attack he made in the Chamber on December 4 last on Mr A. O. Sachse, M.L.C., Chairman of Committees, on ...

    Article : 281 words
  36. RESCUED FROM THE SURF.

    A smart rescue was effected by Master Lloyd Dingwall at the surf beach. A little girl named Allen was carried out, and Dingwall hearing screams, without waiting to ...

    Article : 69 words
  37. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 194 words
  38. CORNSACKS.

    The inquiry concerning the supply and trade in cornaasks was continued in Sydney yesterday by the Chief Prices Commissioner, Mr. Percy Whitton. The inquiry in this State ...

    Article : 93 words
  39. IS IT LIP SERVICE?

    Sir,—I am forced to believe that much of our loyalty to the Empire is only the merest Up service. Our attitude Beems to be, "We will give what help we can as long as there ...

    Article : 272 words
  40. PASSPORTS FOR SWITZERLAND.

    The Swiss Consulate at Sydney has received instructions that all persons who intend visiting Switzerland while abroad must present their passports at the Consular Office, 58 ...

    Article : 42 words
  41. CASUALTIES.

    Mr. H. Richardson Clark, Parramatta District Coroner, delivered his verdict in regard to the death of the soldier's wife. Jessie Atkins, on Wednesday. The man Smedley, ...

    Article : 238 words
  42. UPPER HUNTER.

    One of the candidates for selection in the National interest for the Upper Hunter electorate is Mr. William Cameron, who has for four years beeb chairman of the Upper Hunter ...

    Article : 111 words
  43. MENANGLE PICNIC GYMKHANA.

    The special train for the Menangle Picnic Gymkhana leaves Sydney Central at 10.40 a.m. to-morrow, and reduced rates have been fixed. The Railway authorities will have an ...

    Article : 117 words
  44. NEWCASTLE TRAIN SERVICE.

    A meeting of Newcastle citizens, convened by the Mayor of Newcastle (Aid. Kilgour), was hold at the council-chambers last night to obtain, by combined action, an improvement in ...

    Article : 174 words
  45. ASSISTING RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    The Home Secretary (Mr. Huxham), who is a member of the War Council, made reference this morning to the Queensland Patriotic Fund. He said the money contributed to the ...

    Article : 143 words
  46. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's: "The Ring Boys," 7.30. Criterion Theatre: "Daddy Long Legs." 8. Palace Theatre: "Turn to the Right," 8. Theatre Royal: "The Conqueror," 8. ...

    Article : 101 words
  47. LATE PROFESSOR BEDFORD.

    The late Professor Bedford, of New Zealand, who was accidentally drowned last week while bathing, was a prominent prohibition advocate. At the time of his death ho was conducting a ...

    Article : 64 words
  48. FILIPINO CREW SENTENCED.

    At Newcastle Police Court yesterday, before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., 37 Filipino seamen from a steamer in port were each sentenced to four week's hard labour and 19s 6d ...

    Article : 52 words
  49. BOOKMAKERS FINED.

    At Wellington several bookmakers were fined sums ranging from £20 to £50 for betting on licensed premises and keeping common gaming-houses. ...

    Article : 33 words
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