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  2. QUEENSLAND.

    Further reports from the north give additional details of the devastation which has been caused by the cyclone. At Innisfail on Saturday practically every ...

    Article : 460 words
  3. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    One hour sufficed for the business of the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon. There were very few questions, followed by an informal discussion on the motion for ...

    Article : 463 words
  4. SPORTING.

    Acceptances fall duc at 3 p.m. to-day for the events included in the programme for the second day of the Rosehill autumn meeting, on Saturday, and horses remaining in after that hour will be considered acceptors, ...

    Article : 326 words
  5. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    A moderate volume of business was transacted on 'Change yesterday at irreguiar prices. Variations on late sales were:— ...

    Article : 84 words
  6. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 286 words
  7. FINANCIAL CABLES.

    Quotations of Australian banks and of Australian corporations on the Stock Exchange to-day were:—Bank of Australasia, £119/10/; Bank of New South Wales, £36/7/6; Union ...

    Article : 83 words
  8. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following sales of investment stocks and shares were recorded:— Morning,—Huddart, Parker, ord., 39/; War Loan Bonds (1925), £98/17/6; I.O.A., S/; ...

    Article : 136 words
  9. COMMERCIAL.

    A couple of importers have bought large quantities of tea on the local market, and in the past week tea has turned over three times, with an advance of [?]d on the week. ...

    Article : 508 words
  10. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following [?]chings were notified yesterday:— ROSEHILL AUTUMN MEETING. Second Hurdle Race.—Arben Ben, Stokham, Master Hawthorn Samuel. ...

    Article : 169 words
  11. MINING.

    The local mining market was exceedingly quiet yesterday, and prices underwent very little change. ...

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  12. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 983 words
  13. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    On Change to-day sales included:—War Loan Bonds, £98/[?] £10 Bonds, £9/17/ Melbourne Ele[?], 97/6; [?] Wheat /2 1-16, 1916-17 Wheat, /6 1-10, [?] 3-10 1917-18 Wheat /7 1-8; Adelaide Steamship ...

    Article : 128 words
  14. STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.

    The following sales were recorded:— Copper.—Mount Lyell, six weeks, 29/10½; one month, 29/10½; cash, 29/10½. 29/10½; Mount Cuthbert, 11/9. ...

    Article : 88 words
  15. RICHMOND PONY RACES.

    Two special trains from Sydney yesterday [?]arried a very large number of visitors to the Londonderry Couirse and the local patronage, in addition comfortably filled the enclosure. The fields were numerous, ...

    Article : 816 words
  16. LONDON SHARE MARKET.

    On the London Stock Exchange to-day British B.H. shares were quoted, b 39/6, s 40/6; B.H. Proprietary, b 66/3, s 67/0; Norths, b 59/6, s 60/6; Hampden, b 29/, s 30/. ...

    Article : 38 words
  17. FINANCIAL.

    It is expected that the Sixth War Loan will he a phenomenal success, and that the amount the Treasurer is asking for will be largely exceeded. ...

    Article : 316 words
  18. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In the Legislative Council the Western Lands (Amendment) Bill was read a third time and returned to the Assembly. ARBITRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL. ...

    Article : 350 words
  19. HURRICANE AT. ATHERTON.

    Heavy wind prevailed on Monday afternoon, strengthening into cyclonic force during the evening. At midnight it was still blowing with hurricane force. Much damage was done to ...

    Article : 176 words
  20. NOTES.

    The manager of the Sulphide Corpontion, Ltd., reports for the week ended March 2. that at the Central Mine, Broken Hill, the ore milled was 1414 tons, and the ...

    Article : 254 words
  21. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 120 words
  22. THE MAILS.

    DAILY, except Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays.—South Australia, 5 p.m. Victoria 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Queensland (except Sunday and public holidays), noon. ...

    Article : 190 words
  23. SHIPPING.

    Herbert, s, from Queensland ports. Koolunga, s, from Newcastle. COASTWISE.—Burringbar, s, from the Richmond River; Coombar, s. from the the Clarence River; ...

    Article : 104 words
  24. RUSSIAN CONSUL.

    Accompanied by Mr. Considine, M.P., Mr. Peter Siminoff, representative of the Bolshevik Government in Russia, waited upon the secretary of the Prime Minister's Department, ...

    Article : 86 words
  25. ZINC CORPORATION.

    The secretary of the Zinc Corporation. Ltd., reports that during the month of February the lead concentrator ran 537 hours, treating 13,335 tons of ore, assaying ...

    Article : 124 words
  26. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    Offal firm; bran, £4/15/ net cash, at mills; pollard, £5; [?] steady, 3/2 to 3/3; for Algerian feed, [?] port Adelaide, Cape 3/2; Dun peas about 7/; cha[?], 80/ to 82/6 on trucks at Mile End (bags included); ...

    Article : 113 words
  27. DEPARTURES.—March 13.

    Wyr[?]ema, s, for Brisbane. Sphene, s, for Brisbane. Goulburn, s, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 16 words
  28. DEFENCE DEPARTMENT.

    The fourth report of the Royal Commission which was appointed to inquire into the business methods of the Defence and Navy Departments, was received by the Federal ...

    Article : 84 words
  29. PROJECTED DEPARTURES—March 14.

    Macquarie, s, for Port Macquarie, the [?] Wilson Rivers; Coramba', s (cargo only), for the Richmond River; Tuncurry, s. for Cape Hawke, eta; Gosford, s, for Gosford, Wyo[?], and Brisbane Water; ...

    Article : 44 words
  30. MAROUBRA MYSTERY.

    The following descriptions have been circulated by the police in connection with the death of an infant at Renwick Hospital, which was found floating in the water in Maroubra ...

    Article : 124 words
  31. SYDNEY BANK CLEARINGS.

    The clearings of the Sydney banks for the week ended March 11 totalled £3,275,073, against £7,434,128 for the corresponding week last year. The following comparison may be ...

    Article : 109 words
  32. GREAT COBAR MINE.

    In the year 1915, when operations at the Great Cobar mine were brought to a standstill owing to the exhaustion of the working capital, the Government, in order to keep the ...

    Article : 103 words
  33. STEAMERS DUE TO-DAY.

    Moira, from Brisbane. Paringa, fr[?]n Ca[?]s, via ports. Barwon, from Adelaide. The steamer Corio passed Sydney Heads yesterday ...

    Article : 29 words
  34. VICTORIAN LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    In the live stock market to-day about 1860 fat cattle were yarded, consisting of 1590 bullocks and 270 cows. The yarding included 350 from New South Wales. The supply of bullocks was a good one, the ...

    Article : 196 words
  35. TUG BONDI SOLD.

    Messrs. J. W. Alexander. Ltd,, tugboat [?] have purchased the tug Bondi from Mr. A. Allan. The Bondi will be used by Messrs. J. W. Alexander, Ltd., both for harbour and dcepsea towage. ...

    Article : 39 words
  36. DAYSDALE PICNIC RACE CULB.

    The annual meeting of the Daysdale Picnic Race Club was (writes our Berrigan correspondent) one of the most successful yet held. Fields, generally, were large. The proceeds are to be devoted to ...

    Article : 272 words
  37. CASUALTIES.

    Two horses attached to a waggon took fright and boited in Erskine-street yesterday. Two people were knocked down by the animals, their names being:—Mrs. Isabel Calder, ...

    Article : 111 words
  38. STEAMER HILLMEADS.

    Negotiations are proceeding for the sale of the coastal steamer Hillm[?]ads, between the owners and a Burnie [?](Tasmania) firm. The Hillmeads is a wooden steamer, of 214 tons, built in Sydney in 1907. ...

    Article : 38 words
  39. EAST AFRICAN EXPENDITIONARY FORCES.

    The Postal Department notifies that advice is to hand from the Postmaster-General, Pretoria, that the restriction of the weight of parcels addressed to members of the Expeditionary Force in last Africa ...

    Article : 42 words
  40. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    To-day's sales included:— Silver: Amalgamated Zine, 25/9; "Hills," 69/6, 69/6, South, paid, £10/7/; Junction North, 22/9, 22/10½; Norths, 62/3, 62/9. ...

    Article : 386 words
  41. BRITISH TOBACCO CO. (AUSTRALIA), LTD.

    The report of the above company covers the 12 months ended January 31. It states that notwithstanding difficulties due to the war the business of the company continued ...

    Article : 160 words
  42. WINE OR WHEAT?

    Sir,—Mr. Lindeman in his letter in your issue to-day says: "Mr. Hammond would perhaps rather see many small families that are settled on the land in Australia starve than ...

    Article : 402 words
  43. NEWCASTLE CLEARANCES.

    The following steamers were cleared at the Cus[?] house to-day:—Hexham and Ceduna, for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 20 words
  44. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 185 words
  45. BAR HARBOURS.—March 13.

    Low water soundings: Manning[?]River bar and crossing, 6ft, rise 4ft; South-west Rocks, bar 7ft 3in, rise 5ft, crossing 9ft, rise 4ft 8ln; Port [?]Macqarie, bar 7ft, crossing 4ft 3[?]n, rise 4ft; Camden Haven Heads, ...

    Article : 89 words
  46. PRODUCE.

    A good turnover was effected in dairy produce lines along Sussex-street yesterday. Supplies of bacon, although somewhat fuller than has been the case for some time past, were ...

    Article : 970 words
  47. TELECRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    BOWEN (1155m).—Dep: March 13., Urilla, s, for south. FLATTOP (1050m).—-Dep: March 13, Bingera, s, for south. ...

    Article : 486 words
  48. METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    It should have been stated yesterday that the resolution of the Methodist Conference dealing with the need for unity with Great Britain in the prosecution of the war was ...

    Article : 35 words
  49. SCOTTISH WOMEN'S WAR HOSPITALS.

    This fund now totals £9103, the latest donations received to date being:—Camden district (per Mrs. Street), £31/13/9; Too Tool and Bomaderry Red Cross Societies, £10 each; ...

    Article : 70 words
  50. COOTAMUNDRA TROTTING CLUB.

    The Cootramundra Trotting Club's Summer Meeting took place to-day, The weather was cloudy, but the attendance was very good. Results:— Unhoppled Handicap, 1½m.—Bugle Boy, 1; Petre, 2; ...

    Article : 153 words
  51. WAR PROFITS.

    "Taxpayer" writes:— Sir,£The Commonwealth Treasurer is looking for revenue to meet the present emergency. The most obvious and just way is to repeal the ...

    Article : 260 words
  52. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 171 words
  53. Advertising

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    Advertising : 272 words
  54. SYDNEY POLLING BOOTH.

    Arrangements have been made for Queensland electors who may be in Sydney on Saturday next to record their votes as absentees at a polling booth to be established at the ...

    Article : 49 words
  55. AMUSEMENTS.

    "The Merrymakers" will give an entertainment (in aid of Australian Red Cross Fund) in the Literary Institute, Thornleigh, to-night, at 8 o'clock. ...

    Article : 27 words
  56. FRICE OF OATMEAL.

    Under the War Precautions (Prices) Regulations the maximum prices at which oatmeal may be sold in the metropolitan area of New South Wales are as follows:—Wholesale, 561b ...

    Article : 64 words
  57. SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED.

    At the Recreation Hall, [?]andwick Military Hospital, the following entertainments will be given this week:— This evening, Miss Thomson's concert party; Friday, a programme arranged by Mr. Harry Clay; and ...

    Article : 37 words
  58. OUR ILLUSTRIOUS DEAD.

    Sir,—During the last few days the cable states that "at headquarters we saw the design adopted for the All-Australian Graves Cemetery—a cross headed by the Rising Sun, ...

    Article : 199 words
  59. THE MORATORIUM.

    "Query."—You have signed your rights away. "Mortgagor."—No new document is necessary, merely go on paying interest at 6 per cent, or the old rate, whichever is the ...

    Article : 71 words
  60. TARONGA ZOOLOGICAL PARK.

    The trustees of Taronga Park have arranged for a gala musical afternoon at the park on Saturday next. The Newtown Band and the Government Tramway Band will be in attendance, and will render ...

    Article : 93 words
  61. TO-DAY.

    Criterion Theatre: Marie Tempest in "Mrs Dot," Her Majesty's:"The Bing Boys," 7.45. Palace Theatre: "Aladdin," 7.45. T[?]li Theatre: "Samples," 8. ...

    Article : 137 words
  62. ASHFIELD NATIONALISTS.

    At the annual meeting of the Ashfield branch of the Liberal Association the chair was occupied by the president, Mr. G. Watson. The annual report was adopted, and it was decided ...

    Article : 79 words
  63. THE BATTLEPLANE FUND.

    The Walter Bentley Players successfully united at the Repertory Theatre last evening in a dramatic entertainment in aid of the Battleplane Fund, under the auspices of the Girls' National League The ...

    Article : 134 words
  64. WAR LOAN.

    "Query" writes:— Sir,—Re letter from your correspondent "Medicus," in which he states that owing to red tape methods he would put no more applications into the war loan ...

    Article : 192 words
  65. BOWLS.

    A rink tournament will be held during Easter by the City Bowling Club, and entries will be received up to March 23 by Mr. P. C. Butler, the hon. [?]tary, from whom details may be obtained. ...

    Article : 40 words
  66. BUTTER STOCKS.

    Tending the formation of a butter pool, power has been taken by the Commonwealth authorities under the War Precautions Regulations to requisition stocks of butter. ...

    Article : 33 words
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