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  2. CARD SYSTEM.

    Further evidence was given yesterday before Judge H. R. Curlewis, as Royal Commissioner, in the inquiry into the effects of the working of the job and time card ...

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  3. LATE MR. J. S. D'ARCY.

    The high esteem in which the late Mr. John S. D'Arcy was held by a wide and representative circle of friends was evidenced by the large attendance at his funeral yesterday ...

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  4. RED CROSS.

    Members of the Royal Sydney Golf Club assembled at the Club House, Rose Bay last night for the purpose of framing the arrangements in connection with a fete which is t[?] ...

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  5. GERMANS CHARGED.

    The Military Court at Victoria Barracks, comprising Lieutenatnt-Colonel Le Gay Brereton, president, with Major Murray and Captain Spain, associates, heard further evidence ...

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  6. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    A fair turnover was effected in investment stocks and shares on Change yesterday. Values varied somewhat. Fluctuations on late sales were: ...

    Article : 75 words
  7. MINING.

    There was a fair demand for mining, scrip on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday, and on the whole values were well maintained. ...

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  8. "MRS. DOT."

    "Has it ever struck you Unit when a women wants a thing intensely she generally gets it?" Upon the implied answer to this question the three-act comedy produced at the ...

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  9. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following sales were listed:- Copper.—Mount Lyell Blocks (unlisted), 2/; Hampden, 25/9. Silver.—B.H. British, old, 40/3, 40/; B.H. ...

    Article : 134 words
  10. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    Offal steady, bran £4/15/, pollard £5; oata firm, parcels of Algerian feed sold at 3/, prompt and early delivery; barley quiet, English malting nominally 4/6 to 4/8, Cape steady, 3/2 for shipping ...

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  11. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following sales of investment stocks and shares were recorded:- Morning.—£10 War Loan Bonds (1925), £9/17/; Sargent's, 24/; Nicholson and Co., 20/; ...

    Article : 123 words
  12. NOTES.

    At a meeting of the directors of the Edna May Gold-mining Company it was decided, owing to the breakdown of the pump and the consequent inability to keep the battery ...

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  13. MELBOURNE FRUIT MARKET.

    Following are the wholesale prices ruling at the Western Market:—Apples, 1/6 to 5/; grapes, 7/ to 12/; lemons, Victoria, 6/ to 10/; passionfruit. Victorian, 8/ to 10/; peaches, 4/ to 7/; pears, 2/6 to 8/; plums, ...

    Article : 57 words
  14. PRODUCE.

    There was a steady trade in dairy produce lines along Sussex-street yesterday. Bacon was atill somewhat scarce, cheese and honey were plentiful. ...

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  15. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    On Change to-day sales and quotations were:- Sales.—War Loan Bonds, £99; £10 Bonds, £9/17/6; Cement, 15/, 15/3; B.H. Proprietary, £102/7/6; 1915-16 Wheat [?] Adelaide Electric Light, £8/13/6; ...

    Article : 149 words
  16. FINANCIAL.

    The clearings of the Sydney banks for the week ended March 4 totalled £12,967,279, against £11,425,432 for the corresponding week last year. The following comparisons may be ...

    Article : 147 words
  17. FARMERS' CONFERENCE.

    The second annual conference of the Australian Farmers' Organisation was concluded to-day. Mr. A. K. Trethowan, M.L.C., presided. ...

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  18. INCOME TAXES.

    "Mr. A. Thomas."—Presuming that the tax is not increased, and that a wealth tax is not levied, 5 per cent, will be of advantage to those receiving less than £2037 from ...

    Article : 75 words
  19. METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    The Methodist Conference met in representative session at 10 a.m on Wednesday. The Rev. E. J. Rodd, presented the report and balance-sheet of the Children's Fund. This is a ...

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  20. MISCELLANEOUS QUERIES.

    "Ace."—No, you are in business on your own account. Mr. T. M'Namara: The question is not clearly put Supposing there are five or more candidates for the first three, ...

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  21. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    Copper.—Hampden, b 25/6, s 25/10½; Mount Lyell, b 29/3, s 30/; Wallaroo, 58/[?], 59/. b 58/9, s 59/. Silver.—Brokens. 71/6, 71/, 71/9. b 70/9, s 71/; Block Ten, 27/6, b 27/3, s 27/6; Block 14, prer., b [?]/; ...

    Article : 413 words
  22. WALSH ISLAND.

    Further negotiations are taking place between the Federal and State Governments over the proposals for the disposition of the Walsh island engineering works for ...

    Article : 128 words
  23. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

    John Galpine, Ltd., has been registered with a capital of £10,000, in £1 shares. The objects are to acquire as a going concern from John Galplne the business carried on by ...

    Article : 106 words
  24. FIXED PRICES.

    A regulation dealing with boycotting was gazetted to-day. It provides that any person who has in his custody or under his control any foodstaff or necessary commodity ...

    Article : 188 words
  25. COMMERCIAL.

    A heavy business has been done in tea since the commencement of the week. Some importers are buying wherever they can on the local market, and are turning their purchases ...

    Article : 456 words
  26. CASUALTIES.

    Three workmen were injured yesterday through the collapse of scaffolding on the new works which are being built by the Water and Sewerage Board at Folly Point, Middle ...

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  27. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    The Judges' Retirement Bill was recommitted for the purpose of readjusting the pension clause. The third reading was fixed for Thursday. ...

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  28. BAND CONCESSIONS STOPPED.

    For over two years, No 1 District Military band, whose men have willingly assisted many hundreds of patriotic movements and recruiting meetings, has been granted, in ...

    Article : 82 words
  29. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 158 words
  30. REMARKABLE ACCIDENT.

    A remarkable escape from death was experienced last night by Mrs. Elizabeth Kent, aged 43, who resides at Jesmond-avenue, Dulwich Hill. ...

    Article : 100 words
  31. CURTAILMENT OF BOXING.

    The military authorities have decided to prohibit all 20-round boxing contests in New South Wales. The original regulation provided that one ...

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  32. MELBOURNE STOCK MAEKET.

    In the live stock market to-day 2465 fat cattle were entered. There was a shortage in both sections, owing to a number of consignments being diverted to the sections for calves and choppers, and ...

    Article : 198 words
  33. CALF SALES.

    At Homebush yesterday 280 calves—a larger number than usual—were offered. South Coast bobbles, which were in smaller supply, received active support from stock buyers. ...

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  34. REMAKING HYDE PARK.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day is a report on making Hyde Park' into a beautiful garden. From a practical horticultural point of view the scheme is impossible, and would be ...

    Article : 378 words
  35. GAOL PRISONERS.

    Gratifying figures are given in the annual report of the Comptroller-General of Prisons in New South Wales, Mr. M'Cauley, made available last night. ...

    Article : 196 words
  36. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 170 words
  37. HOMEBUSH OFFERINGS.

    1689 cattle and 24,556 sheep have been listed for sale at limebush to-day. ...

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  38. STATION PRODUCE SALES.

    The Sydney Wool Selling Brokers' Association rePorts:- Fur Skins.—Kangaroo, etc,: Grey and red kangaro[?] wal[?]aroo, and wallaby realised late figures, while ...

    Article : 261 words
  39. SYDNEY NIGHT REFUGE.

    The annual meeting of the Sydney Night Refuge and Reformatory. Francis-street, was held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms, last evening, the president, Mr. J. Hindle, occupying the chair. ...

    Article : 243 words
  40. GRAN[?]LLE'S SANITARY CONTRACT

    Another p[?]ase was entered upon on Tuesday night in rega[?]d to Granville's sanitary contract, when t[?] health inspector, Mr. W. P. Uperoft, forwar[?]d a long letter to the ...

    Article : 190 words
  41. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 108 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 242 words
  43. BREADSTUEFS.

    Australia at one time did a fair trade in flour with Southern Asia. Its principal competitor was America. Now both are practically out of the market, and Japan is the ...

    Article : 223 words
  44. TO-DAY.

    Criterion: Marie Tempest in "Mrs. Dot," 8. Her Majesty's Theatre: "The Bing Boys," 7.45. Palace Theatre: "Peg o' My Heart," 8. Grand Opera House, "Robinson Crusoe," 7.55. ...

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  45. LICENSED VICTUALLERS.

    The annual meeting of the United Licensed Victuallers', Association was held at the I.O.O.F. Temple rooms, the president, Mr. J. D. Rainbow, occupying the chair. ...

    Article : 91 words
  46. CHURCH UNION.

    At the Methodist Conference yesterday the Rev. Dr. Morley introduced the subject of the union of the Churches. The conference carried the following motion,—"That the conference ...

    Article : 89 words
  47. SUBSIDY FOR CHILDREN.

    At the Unitarian Church, Liverpool-street Dr. Richard Arthur M.L.A., gave an interesting lecture on "State Endowment of Large Families." ...

    Article : 115 words
  48. [?]OY [?]LISTS FOR PELAW MAIN.

    Nine[?] loyalists from Victoria passed through N[?]wcastle last night for Pelaw Main coll[?] It is understood that this [?] to be the [?]t contingent to be brought on to ...

    Article : 40 words
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