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  2. SPORTING.

    Mr. J. Underhill will receive nominations up to 5 o'clock to-day for the Kensington Racing Club's pony and gallway meeting on Wednesday, the 25th inst. Owners and trainers should note that final ...

    Article : 97 words
  3. COMMONWEALTH LOAN.

    The Commonwealth loan has been fully subscribed. ...

    Article : 17 words
  4. POULTRY.

    Squab.—Squab is the name for young pigeons. Through the great demand for these in the big hotels in America, squab-raising has become an industry, and two or three large breeds of pigeons have been ...

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  5. LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

    The work of preparing the new municipal rolls is now almost completed. Those persons whose names were omitted from the original list of electors were allowed up till ...

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  6. WAR CASUALTIES.

    It is officially reported that Lieut. W. E. O'Hallorar was killed in action on April 2. Lieut. O'Halloran was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. O'Halloran, of Como, ...

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  7. LECTURE-CONCERTS OPEN.

    Owing alike to the exquisite quality of the chamber music presented at the lectureconcert and to the fine interpretations afforded by the Henri Verbrugghen Quartet, the ...

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  8. WHEAT BOARD.

    Referring to the direct representation of farmers on the central wheat board, the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) said to-day that there seemed to be some misapprehension. He ...

    Article : 167 words
  9. RECRUITING.

    The speeches at the Martin-place recruiting meeting yesterday did not count. On this occasion the appeal for more men took the form of a demonstration—a demonstration in ...

    Article : 500 words
  10. ALLEGED MALICIOUS PR[?]SECUTION.

    Mrs. Morjorie Raphael has instituted an action for damages for alleged malicious prosecution against Walter Raphael, her fatherin-law, arising out of an action in July, 1915. ...

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  11. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded yesterday:- CITY TATTERSALL'S CLUB MEETING. Novice Handicap: Easy, Goorianawa. Denman Stakes: Rosedell. ...

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  12. "GO SLOW POLICY."

    In consequence of the go slow policy practised lately by the miners in New Zealand and the strike now progressing on the west coast, a drastic curtailment of the railway ...

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  13. VICTORIA PARK RACING CLUB.

    Victoria Park Racing Clubs pony and galloway meeting held yesterday attracted a very large gathering to the Zetland course and the betting ring was so congested that it was difficult to do business. The ...

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  14. FAMOUS ACTRESS'S ILLNESS.

    Madame Sara Bernhardt, who has been suffering from kidney trouble, was operated upon. She is easier, but her condition is serious. ...

    Article : 31 words
  15. UNITED CHARITIES' FUND.

    His Excellency, Sir Gerald Strickland, was present at the meeting of the United Charities Fund in the vestibule of the Town Hall yesterday, and distributed the fund. ...

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  16. MINING TROUBLE.

    In regard to the trouble at Mount Morgan, Mr. A. Boyd, general manager of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company, and Mr. Lamont, secretary of the local branch of the ...

    Article : 83 words
  17. COMET VISIBLE.

    A telegram from our Wagga correspondent yesterday stated that the comet Wolf, which became telescopically discernible about May last, was visible to the unaided eye about an ...

    Article : 84 words
  18. DIED OF ILLNESS.

    News is to hand that Trooper D. E. Stewart, who left Sydney with the First Expeditionary Force, and who was reported missing and then dead, is now reported to have died of ...

    Article : 51 words
  19. APPEAL FOR MEN.

    Mr. Donald Mackinnon, Director-General of Recruiting, addressed a meeting in the Masonic Hall. He said it was obvious that we should go on sending more men to the ...

    Article : 154 words
  20. MENTAL HOSPITALS.

    The Inspector-General for the Insane, in his annual report for 1916, states that the number of patients admitted to the mental hospitals during the year was 1426, the highest number ...

    Article : 80 words
  21. DIED AT SEA.

    Mr. A. J. Elven, of Mareeba, Moore-street, Leichhardt, has been advised of the death of his brother, Lieutenant A. R. J. Elven, R.N., previously an officer of the Aberdeen line, ...

    Article : 49 words
  22. MR. HOLMAN IN VICTORIA.

    The Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Holman) was accorded a reception at the Celtic Club. Mr. Holman, in thanking the members for ...

    Article : 98 words
  23. THE TOTALISATOR.

    Referring yesterday to the installation of the totalisator at country racecourses, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Fuller) said that pleas for exemption had been lodged by many of the ...

    Article : 132 words
  24. WOUNDED.

    Mrs. Hogan, Glengower, the Boulevarde, Lewisham, has been officially advised that her son, Lieut. A. D. Hogan (previously reported admitted to hospital dangerously ill ...

    Article : 283 words
  25. TWO SAILORS DROWNED.

    A sailing ship from England during the first part of ter voyage experienced severe gales, which carried away several sails and smashed a lifeboat to pieces. An apprentice named ...

    Article : 138 words
  26. TO-DAY'S MEETINGS.

    Concord Hall.—Address by Miss Evans. Alexandria.—Factory Meetings: Mr. E. Bickford, recruiting officer. Wynyard-square.—Lunch-hour: Lieut. Macqueen, ...

    Article : 79 words
  27. THE KENNEL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 33 words
  28. CASUALTIES.

    While working in an open out at the Pymble reservoir yesterday Hector M'Donald, 36, of Wahroonga, was killed through a large quantity of shale falling on him. ...

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  29. NEW ZEALAND COAL STRIKE.

    The miners engaged at the Pukemire col[?]ory, near Huntly, have struck work. A hundred and fifty men are idle. At the Auckland Magistrates' Court ...

    Article : 125 words
  30. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 145 words
  31. DEMURRAGE CHARGES.

    The Sydney produce auctioneers dealing at the Alexandria Goods Yards held a meeting yesterday morning with the object of forming a committee in order to protest against the ...

    Article : 76 words
  32. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    J. H., Culcairn.—I cannot recommend an agent to inspect a dog on your behalf. A. B., Dudley.—(1) Pour a little warm oil in ear, followed by sprinkling in boracic acid. A mixture ...

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  33. SENATOR WATSON AND THE L.O.I.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day appears a statement from Mr. Kelly, who, speaking at Bond[?] last night in regard to the Watson-Ready incident, endeavoured to disparage me ...

    Article : 462 words
  34. NOTES.

    Mr. Hule N. Bowden, secretary of the New South Wales Sheepbreeders' Association, forwards the prize schedule for the association's annual show, which opens on June 28 ...

    Article : 477 words
  35. FIRE AT SURRY HILLS.

    A fire occurred last night in a private dwelling occupied by Arthur Waterhouse, in Fitzroy-street, Surry Hills. Considerable damage was done to the building on the ground floor. ...

    Article : 55 words
  36. RAILWAY STRIKE ENDED.

    The trouble on the Menindle section of the Broken Hill-Condobolin railway is over. The men resumed work to-day. ...

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  37. COLLIERY STRIKE.

    No work was done at the Blackheath colliery to-day, and as a result of the stoppage upwards of 150 men have been rendered Idle. It is stated that one of the men employed at ...

    Article : 84 words
  38. SUPPORT FOR DR. MANNIX.

    Delegates to the annual conference of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society, at prosent sitting in Melbourne, to-day carried a resolution unanimously condemning ...

    Article : 43 words
  39. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 195 words
  40. IN HOSPITAL.

    Mrs. A. T. Gartrell, 10 Jersey-street, Marrickville, has received a cable message stating that her husband, 2nd Lieutenant A. E. Gartrell, has been promoted to 1st Lieutenant, ...

    Article : 151 words
  41. VICTORIAN RAILWAY BALLOT.

    The counting of the votes in connection with the ballot to decide whether the executive of the Victorian Railways Aff[?]ated Unions shall have power to declare a strike will be ...

    Article : 72 words
  42. GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S As.D.C.

    A new military order has just been issued stating that military officers, not exceeding ten in number, may be appointed as aides-decamp to the Governor-General, for gallantry ...

    Article : 47 words
  43. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    Following are the first acceptances for the Goodwood Handicap and Adelaide Cup, to be run on May 7 and 9 respectively:- GOODWOOD HANDICAP. ...

    Article : 230 words
  44. REPLY TO SENATOR MILLEN.

    Sir,—I see in this morning's "Herald" a report of Senator Millen's speech at Marrickville, in which he mentions my dear sons' names, who are away at the front doing ...

    Article : 452 words
  45. HIDES AND LEATHER.

    In a special Commonwealth "Gazette" is [?]ed to-day, hides, leather, and rabbitskins were declared necessary commodities within the meaning of the War Precautions (Prices) ...

    Article : 83 words
  46. COUNTRY FIRE.

    BERRIGAN, Monday.—The coroner held an inquiry into the cause of fire at Berrigan on March 4, when four shops were destroyed. Sergeant Byrne, of Tocumwal, represented the ...

    Article : 136 words
  47. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's: "House that Jack, Buill," 7.45. Criterion Theatre: "Daddy Long Legs," 8.10. Palace Theatre: "Very Good Eddie," 8. Theatre Royal: "The Pink Lady," 7.50. ...

    Article : 330 words
  48. ANZAC DAY.

    Sir,—Having read in your paper to-day of the proposed school celebration on Anzac Day, in memory of our honoured dead, I beg to offer a little suggestion (as ...

    Article : 281 words
  49. GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS' REGATTA

    The annual regatta of the great Public Schools A.A.A. was held yesterday on the Parramatta River. The boat accompanying the races in addition to the officials, carried a number of distinguished guests, ...

    Article : 359 words
  50. DOCTORS FOR WAR WORK.

    On Friday night the Victorian branch of the british Medical Association will meet to discuss the proposal of the New South Wales branch that a complete mobilisation of ...

    Article : 48 words
  51. REJECTED VOLUNTEERS.

    A meeting of the Rejected Volunteers' Association will be held in the Southern Cross Hall, Sydney, to-night, at 8 o'clock. The object is to discuss "the constitution of the ...

    Article : 57 words
  52. LATE REV. DR. BROWN.

    A memorial service to the late Rev. Dr. George Brown, president of the Methodist General Conference in Australia, was held in the Bourke-street Methodist Church last night. ...

    Article : 201 words
  53. RED CROSS APPEAL REFUSED.

    At a meeting of the Victorian branch of the Meat Industries Employees' Federation on Tuesday night it was decided to reply to a request from the Red Cross Society for ...

    Article : 71 words
  54. LATE SHIPPING.

    The steamer Emerald Wings passed the Heads last night at a quarter to 11, proceeding south. ...

    Article : 19 words
  55. DEPARTURES.

    Karitane, s, for Devonport. Urilla, s. for Queensland ports, via Newcastle. ...

    Article : 12 words
  56. BANK OFFICIAL CHARGED.

    Arthur John Leggo, 46, a bank official, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. M'Kensey. S.M., with having stolen, between January 2 and April 17, 1917, ...

    Article : 94 words
  57. TELEGRAPHIC.

    NEWCASTLE (62m).—Arr: April 18, Queen Bee, s, Myola, s. Jap, s, Wollongbar, s, Pulganbar, s, Hunter, s, Fitzroy, s, Alice, s, Rocklily, s, Hall Caine, s, Murray, s, from Sydney; Orara, s, from Hyron Bay; ...

    Article : 139 words
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