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  2. MINING.

    Opening operations were rather quiet on the Stock Exchange yesterday, and the early business was con[?]ned to miscellaneous gold propositions, while the more important ...

    Article : 191 words
  3. ALLEGED "RINGING-IN."

    An apparently hopeless search by detectives for the missing racehorse Aversion, an important factor in the alleged "ringingin" [?]ase, was brought to a successful ...

    Article : 182 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    That vivacious personage, "Mrs. Dot," who revels in the destruction of Jimmie Blenkinsop's motor car, thereby ensuring the escape of an cloping pair of youthful scapegraces, and herself marrying the man ...

    Article : 72 words
  5. SPORTING.

    Race meeting will be held to-day as follow:- Rosehill, Rosebery (pony and galloway). Boolaroo, Casino, Bega, V.R.C. Autumn Meeting (third day). For the opening of the March meeting the ...

    Article : 484 words
  6. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    Business in investments was conducted on steady and substantial lines on the Stock Exchange yesterday. Gilt-edged securities changed hands freely at firm prices, and an ...

    Article : 74 words
  7. HER MAJESTY'S—"THE BING BOYS."

    "The Ring Boys Are Here," a kalcidoscopic revue of caselessly changing seenes, ballets and songs, will be stages at Her Majesty's Theatre at 2 p.m. to-day, as well as at 7.45. Majesty's Love, Male Baird, ...

    Article : 96 words
  8. PANTOMIME AT THE PALACE.

    "Aladdin." picturesquely staged in 19 scenes, under the J. and N. Tait-Bailey-Grant direction, and with [?]rry [?] as producer, and in the role of A[?] nazar, will be the subject of a season of pantomime ...

    Article : 120 words
  9. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following sales of investment stocks and shares were recorded:- Forenoon: N.S.W. 4½ per cent. Treasury Bills, due 1920, £98/10/; War Loan £10 Bonds ...

    Article : 161 words
  10. BEGA DISTRICT JOCKEY CLUB.

    The autumn meeting of the Bega District Jockey Club was held to-day in cool, pleasant weather. There was a fair attendance. Results:- Trial Handicap, [?]f.—W. Condon's Stephast, by ...

    Article : 266 words
  11. THE CARD SYSTEM.

    The inquiry into the working of the job and time card system in the State tramway and raiway workshops was continued yesterday before Judge Cur[?]is, [?] Royal ...

    Article : 398 words
  12. THE TRADE OF FRANCE.

    We have received through the Prime Minister of Australia a copy of the Catalogue for 1917 of the Commerce, Industry, and Export Trade of France, issued by [?]'information ...

    Article : 243 words
  13. THE "PEG O[?] MY HEART' COMPANY.

    This English comeby company, headed by Sarah Allgood, enjoyed a great send-off at the Palace Theatre last night, and scencs of enthusiasm teminated the brief season. This company now starts upon a ...

    Article : 58 words
  14. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following mining sales were listed:- Copper: Hampden, 6 weeks, 25/3 cash 35/6, 6 weeks 25/7½, cash 25/6; Mt. Cuthbert, 6 weeks, 12/3. ...

    Article : 101 words
  15. "ROBINSON CRU[?]—TWO LAST SHOWS.

    This afternoon (2.15) and evening [?] the two last performances of Ben and John Fuller's [?]tomime production of "Robinson [?] of Rainbow Island" will take place at the Grand Op[?] House. when the ...

    Article : 86 words
  16. TIVOLI THEATRE—"SAMPLES."

    The London revue, "Samples," will be smartened up for to-day's matinee (2.30) and evening performances with new numbers, s[?]as, and ballets, whilst various main features to which playgoers eagerly look forward ...

    Article : 74 words
  17. BLOOD STOCK SALES.

    At Messrs. W. C. Yuille and Coy's sale of blood stock at Newmarket to-day 61 lots were disposed of for a total of 4105 guineas. There was a good attendance including interstate visitors. The top ...

    Article : 207 words
  18. NOTES.

    A resolution has been passed to voluntarily wind up the Oven's Valley Gold Dredging Company N.L. Mr. H. S. Eyton, 41 Collins-street, Melbourne is the liquidator. ...

    Article : 67 words
  19. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    Today's sales included:- Commonwealth War £10 Bonds, £9/18/; dit[?]o, Bonds (1927), £100/2/0, £100; Australian Paper, 31/; Royal Bank, 24/4; Goldsbrough, Mort, 49/3, 50/, 49/6; ...

    Article : 124 words
  20. V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

    Racing in connection with the V.R.C. autumn meeting will be resumed to-day at Flemington. The programme includes the Autumn Hurdle Race, 3m; C. M. Lloyd Stakes, w.f.a., 1m; Autumn ...

    Article : 345 words
  21. PLAYHOUSE.—STROLLERS' FAREWELL.

    Mr. Sydney James and his Royal Strollers now enter upon the last few performances of their long and prosperous season at the Playhouse, where this afternoon (2.30) and evening they submit an entirely new ...

    Article : 76 words
  22. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

    John Herford and Sons, Ltd., has been registered with a capital of £30,000, in shares of £1 each, to carry on as leather merchants and tanners. The first directors are Messrs. ...

    Article : 301 words
  23. GOLD DISCOVERY NEAR OBERON.

    A mild gold rush has set in the Oberon district, where a likely looking reef has been discovered. Eight authorities to cuter the land, the scene of, the find, have been granted ...

    Article : 110 words
  24. PIERROT-LAND SEASON.

    On Saturday night next a new party of ten English artists, managed by the brothers Will and Bob Thomas, will open in a novel Pierrot show at the Playhouse (under the Sidney James direction), uniquely staged ...

    Article : 109 words
  25. FINANCIAL.

    Increased prices affect the operations of Governments no less than those of Individuals, and for the same reason the one as well the other should put a curb on all ...

    Article : 923 words
  26. ORGANISING INDUSTRY.

    Referring to-day to the complaint of the Trades Hall representatives that they had been ignored at the conference convened by him to consider his sch[?]e for the ...

    Article : 212 words
  27. GOLDWTN PICTURE-CONCERTS.

    At 2.30 and at 8 o'clock to-day J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will open a season of picture-concerts at the Theatre Royal, during which the Goldwyn release, "The Auction Block," will be the central feature ...

    Article : 114 words
  28. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    To-day's mining sales included:- Silver: Amalgamated Zinc, 28/2, 28/1[?]; Broken Hill Proprietary, 72/3, 71/6, 71/9; ditto (six weeks), 71/9; B.H. Junction, 10/10; B.H. South, £10; ...

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

    This fund new totals £8932, the latest amounts received to date being:—Proceeds from Katoomba concert, £20/11/; Smithtown Branch Red Cross Society, and Dungog Red ...

    Article : 57 words
  30. LILLIAN' MITCHELL'S CONCERT.

    Miss Lillian Mitchell, after several years in London, will make her reappearance at the Town Hall tonight, in an attractive programme, to which she will contribute, "Ah, fors [?] "A Dream of Delight," ...

    Article : 115 words
  31. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    Gibson Carmichael Stakes: Girralong, Schnapps, and Lithia. All Engagements: Downing Street, Meniscus, Barley Mow. ...

    Article : 36 words
  32. MR. FITZPATRICK AT WOLLONGONG.

    The Minister was accorded a civic reception at the Town Hall. The Mayor, Alderman Mayo, pointed out that a few years ago the Government resumed some 1500 acres of land ...

    Article : 198 words
  33. A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 977 words
  34. BURN'S CLUB CONCERT.

    The Burns Anniversary Club will give a concert at the Protestant Hall to-night (7.45), in [?]nour of Mr. Will H. Johnston (vice-President), when Mr. Wm. Shearer will direct, with Miss Agnes Chambers as ...

    Article : 73 words
  35. TIDAL WAVE IN FIJI.

    Auckland advises that heavy rains fell in Fiji early in February. At Ba, ten inches fell in 24. hours. All cane lands were flooded. Six Indians were drowned at Kadson. A tidal ...

    Article : 64 words
  36. STATION PRODUCE SALES.

    The Sydney Wool Selling Brokers' Association report:- Sheepskins.—32,881 were forward. Short lengths, especially when burry, were easier, while all other ...

    Article : 319 words
  37. COMMERCIAL.

    A private cablegram was received from Calcutta yesterday, which stated that the Food Controller was taking increasing quantities of tea. The market was bare, and it was ...

    Article : 254 words
  38. THE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

    At St. James's Hall to-night the Caledonian Society of Sydney will give a concert under the direction of Mr. W. Lorimer, and with Miss J. Macfadyen as accompanist, at which a long list of assisting artists ...

    Article : 62 words
  39. COTTAGE INDUSTRIES.

    A proctective tariff to foster the scent and essential oil industry in Australia was sought by a deputation from the Association for Cultivation of Flowers and Scent and Essential ...

    Article : 104 words
  40. TOWN HALL POPULAR CONCERTS.

    The Royal Philharmonic Society of Sydney will, resume their season of popular concerts at the Town Hall next Saturday night, when Mr. Joseph Bradley will conduct the united forces in favourite ensemble ...

    Article : 79 words
  41. LABOURER'S DEATH.

    The acting city coroner held an inquiry into the death of Henry Dibley, a labourer, who died at Sydney Hospital on February 23 from the effects of a fractured skull. ...

    Article : 212 words
  42. CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC.

    The programme for the Good Friday night concert at the Conservatorium, for which the plan is now open at Nicholson's, will consist of the Bach "Magnificat" (choif and orchestra), overture "Leonora No. ...

    Article : 73 words
  43. EXPORT OF FOODSTUFFS PROHI[?]ITED.

    The Postal Department notifies that it has been decided to prohibit the exportation to private persons in the United Kingdom of small quantities of foodstuffs. Parcels ...

    Article : 77 words
  44. WIRTH'S NEW CIRCUS.

    Wirth's Circus will open its 38th annual season at Wirth's New Hippodrome, at the Haymarket, next Saturday night, with a big programme of novelties quite new to Sydney. The list will include the ...

    Article : 135 words
  45. PRODUCE FROM TASMANIA.

    The total shipments from the coast this week were:— 17,976 bags of potatoes, 8566 bags of peas, 3404 bags of oats, 600 bags of turnips, 87 bags of beans, [?] bags of grass seed, 1303 bales of straw, 96 cases of apples. ...

    Article : 69 words
  46. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 173 words
  47. AUSTRALIAN METAL EXCHANGE.

    A deputation from the committee of the Australian Metal Exchange, Sydney, comprising the chairman (Mr. Colin E. D. Rodgers), deputy chairman (Mr. C. L. Garland), and ...

    Article : 54 words
  48. DEATH OF MRS. CHEVALIER.

    News has been received from England of the death of Mrs. Nicholas Chevalier, the widow of the brilliant painter and traveller, who accompanied her husband on some of his most ...

    Article : 275 words
  49. SUPPLIES TO DEFENCE FORCES.

    Under a War Precautions regulation gazetted yesterday any contractor who supplies to the Commonwealth any goods for the use of the naval or military forces short in weight or ...

    Article : 99 words
  50. A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.

    An Inquiry was held at the morgue concerning the deaths of Thos. John Davies, aged 33 years, secretary of the Moulders' Union, his daughter, Irma, aged 2[?] years, and ...

    Article : 167 words
  51. RECITAL LECTURE ON "FOOLS."

    Something in the way of a novelty is announced by the Rev. George Walters for next Tuesday evening, in the shape of a recital-lecture on "Fools; their wisdom and folly," dealing with ancient jester[?], with ...

    Article : 58 words
  52. GERMAN CARGOES AT RIO DE JANEIRO

    Through the courtesy of the Premier's Office, the Sydney Chamber of Commerce has received a copy of the following cablegram from the Agent-General for New South Wales ...

    Article : 133 words
  53. IVY ALLEN MEMORIAL CONCERT.

    At the Town Hall, Sunday afternoon, March 24, Mr. Gehde will direct a concert, entirely devoted to erecting a suitable emblem to the memory of the concert party's lately-departed artist. Mr. Gehde will be ...

    Article : 50 words
  54. SUPERANNUATION REFUNDS.

    Refunds to ex-employees of the Railway service in the metropolitan area are payable at the Chief Accountant's office, Railway Department, A.M.P. Chambers, 89 Pitt-street, ...

    Article : 55 words
  55. BONDI CARNTVAL.

    Bondi Carnival, in aid of the Lord Mayor's Fund, will be concluded to-night by means of a confetti and firework display and other special features. In the afternoon there will be the coronation of the ...

    Article : 38 words
  56. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 216 words
  57. THE STRAND.

    To-day and all next week at the Strand, Pitt-street, Mr. Reginald L. Baker and Lily Molloy will be seen on the screen in "The Enemy Within," an Australian photo-play. The other new films include "Vanity ...

    Article : 61 words
  58. NEW TRIAL GRANTED.

    A new trial has been granted by Judge Wasley in the case in which James Reginald Canavan, a returned soldier, claimed £2000 damages for alleged libel, from D. Syme and ...

    Article : 127 words
  59. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 102 words
  60. AUSTRALIAN WINES.

    In connection with the cabled statement that the High Commissioner, Mr. Fisher, and the Agents-General had waited as a deputation on Mr. Waiter Long, Colonial Secretary, ...

    Article : 77 words
  61. WADDINGTON'S THEATRES.

    Commencing on Monday next, "Red, White, and Blue Blood," featuring Francis X. Bushman and Beverley Bayne, will be presented at the Globe Theatre, supported by the Triangle comedy, "A Warm ...

    Article : 217 words
  62. Advertising

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    Advertising : 279 words
  63. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    Barley steady, English 4/10 to 5/2; Cape, 3/1 to 3/2. Oats, scarce and firm, milling, 3/4 to 3/5; parcels higher; feed 3/3. Maize firm, 4/9[?]. Chaff firmer tendency, £4/10/ to £4/12/6; sellers to £4/15/. ...

    Article : 136 words
  64. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CARNIVAL.

    The carnival which is to be held for the Children's Hospital, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Friday, March 22, promises to be a great success. ...

    Article : 148 words
  65. REPATRIATION SCHEME.

    Details of the repatriation scheme which was drafted by the Repatriation Committee were considered at a meeting of the Federal Cabinet yesterday. The Minister for ...

    Article : 59 words
  66. TO-DAY.

    Criterion Theatre: Marie Tempest in "Mrs. Dot," [?] Her Majesty's: "The Bing Boys" 2 and 7.43. Palace Theatre: "Aladdin," 7.45. Opera House: "Robinson Crusoe," 2.15 and 7.55. ...

    Article : 156 words
  67. NEW WAK RISK RATES.

    Messrs. Wm. Haughton and Co. have received a cable from London intimating that the new war risk scheme came into force in London on March 7:—Via Suez, increased ...

    Article : 66 words
  68. HOYT'S, GEORGE-STREET.

    The screening of pictures is continuous at Hoyt's, in George-street, from 11 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. To-day and to-night Billie Burke will be the attraction in "The Mysterious Miss Terry." ...

    Article : 34 words
  69. PRODUCE.

    An active trade was effected in most lines of dairy produce alone Sussex-street yesterday. Cheese and boney were plentiful; the latter was offering in some quarters at ...

    Article : 1,039 words
  70. UNION PICTURE THEATRES.

    Norma Talmadge and Tully Marshall will be seen at the Crystal Palace all next week in "The Devil's Needle." A ke[?]stone production, "Afraid to be False," will provide the comedy relief. The English ...

    Article : 98 words
  71. WATERSIDE WORKERS.

    At a special meeting of the Permanent and Casual Waterside Labourers' Union it was decided to agree to a variation of the award to permit of the introduction of the shift ...

    Article : 129 words
  72. COMMONWEALTH TRADE.

    Returns of Australian imports for January and for seven months of 1917-18 were made available in Melbourne on Wednesday last, but did not reach Sydney till yesterday ...

    Article : 252 words
  73. SCONE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Scone Jockey Club's meeting was held to-day. There was a large attendance and good racing. Results:- Opening Handicap. 6f.—Carbide, by ...

    Article : 373 words
  74. HYDRO ELECTRICITY SCHEME.

    The Chamber of Commerce, at its meeting to-day, decided to support the proposal by the Dungog Municipality to obtain electricity for light and power from the Chi[?]ster water ...

    Article : 41 words
  75. WEST'S OLYMPIA.

    There will be a matinee to-day at West's Olympic, Oxford-street. On Monday next the management will show "I Will Repay," a five-act picture version of one of the O. Henry stories, with Corinne Griffith ...

    Article : 70 words
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