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  2. RECRUITING.

    Professor Macintyre, chairman of the State Recruiting Committee yesterday said it would be observed from the figures to hand for the Commonwealth that the total enlistments ...

    Article : 523 words
  3. THE AURORA.

    The Antarctic relief ship Aurora arrived in Wellington this evening. The party aboard are all fit and well. The ship was met in the harbour by a tug, on which were the ...

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  4. WAR NOTES.

    Promising news from the Somme region is again contained in the report of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig published this morning, and the success on the Ancre which ...

    Article : 500 words
  5. AVIATION.

    A report has been furnished to the Premier by Mr. A. E. Cutler, head of the State engineering works at Walsh Island, in his capacity as an executive member of the ...

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  6. "STOP WORK."

    Mr. Justice Heydon delivered a reserved Judgment in the Industrial Arbitration Court yesterday in a matter in which members of the Federated Ironworkers' Association ...

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  7. SPORTING.

    Horse racing at Canterbury Park and pony and galloway racing at Kensington provide outings for metropolitan racagoers this afternoon; Victorian sporting folk ...

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  8. A WIN-THE-WAR POLICY

    The Alstonville show was officially opened yesterday afternoon by Mr. G. W. Fuller, Chief Secretary, who was accompanied by Mr. G. Nes[?], M.L.A., Mr. Walker, M.L.A., ...

    Article : 366 words
  9. SHOP GIRLS TO HELP.

    David Jones, Limited, having encouraged their hands to form a branch of the Win-theWar League, three meetings were held yesterday, between 12.30 and 2 p.m., in the ...

    Article : 207 words
  10. WHEAT ELEVATORS.

    The attitude of the farming community on the question of wheat elevators was stated rather plainly by Mr. T. I. Campbell, general secretary of the Farmers and Settlers' ...

    Article : 225 words
  11. GLASS FOUNDERS' STRIKE.

    A largely-attended meeting of the Glass Founders' Union, whose members in the employ of the Australian Glass Bottle Manufacturers' Ltd., at Alexandria and Waterloo, ...

    Article : 302 words
  12. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded yeaterday:- CANTERBURY PARK FEBRUARY MEETING. All Engagements: Luxor, Potrillia, Sir. ...

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  13. NEW SOUTH WALES' EFFORT.

    "It is a pity that the numbers of recruits are falling off," said Mr. James (Minister for Education), speaking at Crow's Nest yesterday, "but I think it ought to be more widely ...

    Article : 89 words
  14. AT VICTORIA BARRACKS.

    The number of men who volunteered at Victoria Barracks on Thursday was 44, of whom 27 were, accepted as fit. ...

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  15. SUBMARINE MENACE.

    While the optimistic tone adopted by British statesmen and by prominent men in shipping circles regarding the ability of the Navy to cope with the submarine situation is ...

    Article : 340 words
  16. WHAT DRUMMOYNE IS DOING.

    At a meeting of the Drummoyne Soldiers, Sailors, and their Dependents' Welfare Association, held in the Town Hall, Drummoyne, it was resolved to tender a public welcome ...

    Article : 131 words
  17. IN OTHER STATES.

    To-day's figures were:—Volunteered, 41; accepted, 23. BRISBANE, Friday. There were 19 volunteers to-day, of whom ...

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  18. NEW ZEALAND RACING.

    The autumn meeting of the Taranaki Jockey Club opened yeaterday, when the results for the principal events on the cards were as under:- Taranaki Cup of 550 sovs., 1[?]m.—J. Hawkin's b g ...

    Article : 90 words
  19. TOTALISATOR.

    There is now little probability of the State receiving any very substantial revenue from the totalisator before the end of the current financial year—June 30. It was officially ...

    Article : 557 words
  20. THE WOMEN'S PART.

    The ladies belonging to the various sporting bodies are rendering great assistance to the New South Wales. Recruiting Committes in many ways. Their services are again being ...

    Article : 155 words
  21. STATE FINANCE.

    A statement of considerable importance, having a general bearing on the State's financial problems, was made by the Assistant Treasurer, Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, ...

    Article : 338 words
  22. THEATRICAL ENGAGEMENTS.

    J. C. Williamson, Ltd., have secured the Australian rights of "London Pride." and engaged Mr. Charles Waldron and Miss Kathleen M'Donnell for "Daddy Long Legs." The ...

    Article : 69 words
  23. MARLBOROUGH RACING CLUB.

    At the Marlborough Racing Clubs Autumn Meeting yeaterday the race for the principal event resulted as under:- Marlborough Cup of 325 sovs, 1m.—J. Rawdon's ch ...

    Article : 86 words
  24. MEETING AT NEWCASTLE.

    Miss Gladys Owen, of Sydney, addressed a recruiting meeting in front of the post-office to-night. The Mayor (Alderman Moroney) presided. Miss Owen strongly emphasised ...

    Article : 88 words
  25. SENATOR LYNCH.

    At a deputation this afternoon lively interchanges took place between Senator P. Lynch, Federal Minister for Works and Railways, and Mr. F. W. Lundie, secretary of the Adelaide ...

    Article : 297 words
  26. BOWLS.

    Another round of the championship games will be played to-day as follows:- PENNANT COSTEST. North Sydney v Drummoyne, at North Sydney. ...

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  27. MR. DEAKIN RETURNING.

    Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Deakin will arrive [?] Vancouver in the course of a few days, [?] their way back to Australia from London. ...

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  28. THE ACTORS' ASSOCIATION.

    At a meeting of the Actors' Association of Australasia it was decided [?] the members should offer their services in connection with the Win-the-War League Day, and Mr. ...

    Article : 98 words
  29. CONTROL OF SUGAR.

    The Press Bureau stetes that the Food Controller has prohibited, without permits, dealing in sugar outside the kingdom, and that he requires returns of stocks of brewers' ...

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  30. CAMPAIGN IN THE COUNTRY.

    Lieutenant Grayston, the local organiser in connection with the recruiting campaign, has returned from a war service tour extending from Murrurundi to Gosford. He says ...

    Article : 283 words
  31. SOLDIERS AT FOOTBALL.

    The greatest interest attaches to the forthcoming Rugby match on the 17th inst at Richmond between a New Zealand team from France and an unbeaten New Zealand Army ...

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  32. 17 RECRUITS AT STRATHFIELD.

    The Melba Picture Palace at Strathfield on Thursday accommodated an enthusiastic gathering of residents, who were invited to witness the first local exhibition of the ...

    Article : 82 words
  33. LESSON OF THE U53.

    Both Great Britain and France have long recognised the advantage of arming merchantmen, but neither nation has seen fit to announce the extent to which the policy has ...

    Article : 304 words
  34. CRICKET.

    Grade cricket will be continued to-day, when the eighth round will be concluded. The clubs stand as follow:- Waverley, six for 57 v University, at Waverley Oval; ...

    Article : 76 words
  35. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 132 words
  36. APPEAL TO MOTORISTS.

    The Director-General of Recruiting is desirous of obtaining the co-operation of all proprietors of motor cars and lorries. It has been suggested by the United Sporting, ...

    Article : 97 words
  37. SAILING.

    Twenty-three boast have been entered for the Flying Squadron's race, to be decided in the usual two heats, and a final, over the triangular course, this afternoon. These, together with skippers and handicaps, are: ...

    Article : 178 words
  38. WAR OFFICE ORDERS.

    Following the announcement to-day that the British War Office had agreed to accept 3,000,000 pounds of peach jam, in addition to its existing contracts, the Acting Minister for ...

    Article : 135 words
  39. BRITISH RED CROSS.

    The Victorian Division of the Red Cross Society intends to make an effort shortly to raise a substantial contribution for the British Red Cross Society. This is not intended to ...

    Article : 85 words
  40. ANZAC BAND.

    Referring to the complaints made concerning the treatment of the Anzac Band in Melbourne, the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) said to-day that no order had been ...

    Article : 249 words
  41. TO-DAY'S MEETINGS.

    Blacktown Shire Hall, 3 p.m. Recruiting meeting and Win-the-War League gathering. Addresses by prominent speakers and returned soldiers. ...

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  42. BOOT FACTORY MEETING.

    Special arrangements were made yesterday by Messrs. John Hunter and Son, Ltd., for the "meeting held at their Redfern factory the employees being allowed additional time ...

    Article : 287 words
  43. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 215 words
  44. SWIMMING.

    Eastern Suburbs Amateur Club: 66yds handicap, at Bronte Baths. Sydney Club: Final of 440yds handicap (Daniell trophy), 50yds general handicap. ...

    Article : 44 words
  45. WHEAT BOARD.

    The Federal Government intends again to approach the Commonwealth Wheat Board on the question of granting the farmers direct representation. A statement to this effect ...

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  46. UNDERWATER CRAFT'S MAIN ENEMY.

    In the narrow waters nearer home the navy has shown itself capable of coping with the menace, and here the value of the fast cruising craft has been amply demonstrated. ...

    Article : 310 words
  47. BOXING.

    Lightweights Llew Edwards and Herb M'Coy will contest the Australian championship at the Stadium to-night, commencing at 8.45. Stan Campion and Jack Humphries will box a preliminary 10 rounds. ...

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  48. SHORTAGE OF COAL.

    Regarding the appointment of a committee of coal supplies, it has been authoritatively stated that the production is unequal to the requirements, and that it has become ...

    Article : 73 words
  49. PASSPORTS.

    The Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Bamford) is continuing to receive a considerable number of applications for passports for women and children to proceed to England. ...

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  50. WEST SYDNEY SEAT.

    Mr. J. G. McGirr, M.L.A., who represents Yass in the State Legislative Assembly, has applied for and obtained under the rules of the P.L.L. permission to withdraw as the ...

    Article : 102 words
  51. PRICE OF GAS.

    It is the intention of the Metropolitan Gas Company to raise the price of gas from 4/4[?] to 4/7 per 1000 cubic feet, as from March 12, on account of the increase of 3/ per ton in ...

    Article : 54 words
  52. COAL EXPORTS.

    The coal trade this month has had a downward tendency. During the week ending today the quantity sent to the Commonwealth and New Zealand ports reached only 47.496 ...

    Article : 63 words
  53. HELP FOR SOLDIERS' WIVES.

    In the fulfilment of a promise given by the Citizens' Committee to the wives of all married soldiers at the front that an allowance additional to the military pay would be given ...

    Article : 101 words
  54. TO-DAY.

    Recruiting Meetings: Blacktown shire Hall, 3; Bondi Beach, 8. New South Wales Alliance: Birthday Harbour Excursion, Fort Macquarie, 2. ...

    Article : 211 words
  55. AUSTRALIAN JOURNALISTS' ASSOCIATION.

    The hearing of the case by the Australian Journalists' Association against the newspaper proprietors in the various States was continued before Mr. Justice Isaacs to-day. ...

    Article : 118 words
  56. P.L.L. NOMINATIONS.

    New branches of the P.L.L. have been formed at Brewarrina, Lakemba, and Worriwa. The following Federal nominations have been endorsed:—Cook, J. H. Catts, M.P.: ...

    Article : 104 words
  57. CALL FOR MEN.

    "It is the bounden duty of every fit and free man to enlist," declared Miss Grace Scoble, speaking last night at a largelyattended recruiting meeting held at the ...

    Article : 395 words
  58. POLICE AND FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL

    One of the most interesting features at the Police and Firemen's Carnival, to be held at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday, February 24. will be the display of horsemanship ...

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  59. SENATE CANDIDATES.

    The following nominations to contest the Senate elections in Victoria in the Labour interests have been endorsed by the P.L.C.:- Senators E. A. Blakey, E. Flndley, and A. ...

    Article : 52 words
  60. DEATH OF MR. FRANK ALLEN.

    Mr. Frank Allen, the well-known left-hand bowler of the first Australian eleven, died in a private hospital to-day. He was in his 68th year, and was known as "the bowler of a ...

    Article : 71 words
  61. LATE SHIPPING.

    FREMANTLE (2466m).—Arr: Kadina, from the East. ...

    Article : 10 words
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