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  2. LABOUR RALLY.

    The Town Hall was packed last night on the occasion of the official Labour party's rally, and a considerable number of people were standing. In addition, an overflow meeting ...

    Article : 4,227 words
  3. THE ELECTIONS.

    On returning yesterday from a final tour of his own electorate of Cootamundra, the Premier, Mr. Holman, expressed entire confidence in the prospects of his re-election. ...

    Article : 453 words
  4. SPORTING.

    Mr. J. Underhill will receive nominations up to 5 o'clock to-day for the Ascot Racing' Club's pony and galloway [?] on Wednesday, the 2[?]th inst. The Albert Club will hold its [?] ...

    Article : 77 words
  5. RECRUITING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 222 words
  6. MILITARY OFFICER CHARGED.

    The hearing of the charge preferred against David Clayton Howell-Price of having, uttered certain forged documents—one relating to the allegod uttering of a forged cheque in ...

    Article : 1,278 words
  7. IMPERIAL WAR CABINET

    [?] Press Bureau announces that representatives of the United Kingdom, Dominions, and India, attended the first meeting of the Imperial War Cabinet to-day. The Secretary ...

    Article : 184 words
  8. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded yesterday:- A.J.C. A[?] [?] St. L[?]ger [?] ROSEHILL AUTUMN MEETING. ...

    Article : 39 words
  9. KENSINGTON RACING CLUB.

    Nine races were run off yesterday at the Kensington Racing Club's pony and galloway meeting. The attendance was good, and the majority of the [?]ishes were very close. Clov[?] about whose chance [?] to ...

    Article : 930 words
  10. P.L.L. CANDIDATES.

    Sir,—Your correspondent "Erin-go-Bragh" is to be congratulated for drawing attention to the Roman Catholic desire, as outlined in the "Catholic Press." December 17, 1916, of ...

    Article : 269 words
  11. CORPORAL OZANNE.

    [?] Ozann[?], M.P., who has been invalided, and is returning to Australia, states that, he will immediately contest Corio on behalf of the official Labour party. ...

    Article : 101 words
  12. LIGHT HORSE UNITS.

    Special efforts are being made by the New South Wales Recruiting Committee to obtain reinforcements for Light Horse units. The recruiting officers in the Riverina electorate have ...

    Article : 143 words
  13. ROLL OF HONOUR.

    Lieutenant Ernest Eldred Bishop, of the Garrison Artillery, son of Mr. J. Bishop, of Sydney, has been killed in action. Second-lieutenant David Dennys Fowler, of ...

    Article : 49 words
  14. TO-DAY'S MEETINGS.

    Larbalestier's boot factory, at 12.15 p.m. (speakers, Sergt. Saunders, and Mr. Bickford, Sergt. Browne). Camden Show (speaker, Sergt.-major ...

    Article : 22 words
  15. LABOUR NOMINEES.

    Sir,—Permit me, as one in a position to do so, to deal with the remarks and misconception of "Working Man." He says that the policy of the P.L.L. new brand, as he terms it, ...

    Article : 167 words
  16. POLLING DAY HALF-HOLIDAY.

    The Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. E. B. Harkness, states that section 92 of the Electoral Act provides that "the day appointed for polling-day shall be a public holiday, as from ...

    Article : 56 words
  17. U.S.A. LABOUR DISPUTES.

    The decision of the Supreme Court, that the action of the Government in granting railwaymen an eight-hours' day does, not transgross constitutional law, empowers Congress ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. A.I.F. LEAVE.

    It has been decided by the military authorities that in the future, evening leave may be granted after the end of a day's work on two nights each week to each member of the ...

    Article : 42 words
  19. IN OTHER STATES.

    To-day's recruiting figures were:—Volunteered, 48; accepted, 22. ADELAIDE, Wednesday. Fifteen men enlisted to-day, of whom 14 ...

    Article : 33 words
  20. SECTARIANISM.

    Mr. John Storey, leader of the State Labour party, in the course of a statement yesterday, said that it was evident that members of the National party and supporters of Mr. ...

    Article : 92 words
  21. PROFIT ON COINAGE.

    A very large profit is now being made annually by the Commonwealth by the coinage of silver and bronze currency. During the financial year 1915-16 silver coin was issued ...

    Article : 98 words
  22. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I would be glad of your permission to comment shortly on Mr. John Storey's remarks published in your valuable journal of to-day's date, regarding Labour's education ...

    Article : 209 words
  23. NATIONALISTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 336 words
  24. PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The following circular has been issued to members of the Public Service by the Premier, Mr. Holman, as leader of the National Government. A copy is supplied by Mr. F. C. ...

    Article : 676 words
  25. COMMONWEALTH STEAMERS.

    Correspondence between the Commonwealth Auditor-General, Mr. J. W. Israel, and the Federal Treasury, indicates that the th[?] Treasurer, Mr. Higgs, authorised the ...

    Article : 54 words
  26. AMUSEMENTS.

    On Good Friday night a sacred con[?] [?] given by the Conservatorium orchestra [?] torium select choir, the soloists being Mr. [?] son (tenor) and Miss Gladys Creigh[?] [?] ...

    Article : 75 words
  27. SCONE RACES.

    S[?]ne races were held yesterday in fine weather. There was a record attendance. Results:- Flying Handicap. 6f.—Pearl B. 8st (Bloomfield), 1: Famour Pet, 7st 7lb, 2; Rose of Redfield, 8st 10lb, 3. ...

    Article : 264 words
  28. RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE AND THE ELECTIONS.

    Sir,—Having read with disgust the utterances of the brave and heroic thousand at the Protestant Hall last evening, I most emphatically protest against the injustice done to ...

    Article : 331 words
  29. OVERFLOW MEETINGS.

    Between 5000 and 6900 people were unable to gain admission to the Town Hall Labour rally last night, and in consequence two overflow meetings were held, one outside the ...

    Article : 61 words
  30. KINDERGARTEN MATINEE.

    Signora Lucia Ferrare Passmore has [?] elaborate theatrical entertainment for [?] noon, at the Palace Theatre, in aid of the Went[?] Free Kindergarten. The programme will i[?] ...

    Article : 94 words
  31. WAR CASUALTIES.

    Mr. J. E. Bishop, of Killarney-street, Mosman, has received advice by cable that his oldest son, Lieutenant Ernest Eldred Bishop, of the Royal Garrison Artillery, has been ...

    Article : 558 words
  32. NEW PLAY—'JINKER."

    The adventures of the two spiders, "Jinker," [?] "The Grafter's [?]ate," as related with [?] Con Drew's book-maker stories, have been dra[?] by that author in collaboration with Oswald A[?] ...

    Article : 98 words
  33. SUNBURY RACES.

    Following is the result of the principal race run at the Sunbury meeting to-day:- Sunbury Handicap. [?]m.—J. Lynch's L[?]mus, 8st 7lb (L. Fisher). [?]: C. Menzel's M[?]rri [?] 8st 5lb [?] ...

    Article : 88 words
  34. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 145 words
  35. GARRYOWEN RACING CLUB.

    The first day's racing of the March meeting of the Gurryowen Race Club was held at Dubbo to-day, in close sultry weather. There was a very poor attendance. Results: ...

    Article : 284 words
  36. SCHOOL SAYINGS.

    The annual report of the Public Schools Savings Bank for 1916 has been presented to the Minister for Education. Mr. James, At the close of the year 726 school banks were in ...

    Article : 140 words
  37. FARMERS AND THE ELECTIONS.

    Sir,—The first round of the ensuing fight between the city and country, for in this way I regard the coming elections, will be fought on Saturday next. I hope the farmers of ...

    Article : 306 words
  38. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 119 words
  39. PARCELS TO TROOPS.

    The Postal Department has received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies a notification that the proclamation regarding the prohibition of importation of certain ...

    Article : 62 words
  40. NARRABRI JOCKEY CLUB.

    Narrabri Jockey Club's annual race meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The attendance was very [?] For breaking the barrier in the Grand Stand Handicap, Hamilton, the rider of A[?], was [?] £2, and ...

    Article : 240 words
  41. MATER MISERICORDIAE.

    The Sisters of Mercy, in the course of the eleventh annual report of their institution, the Mater Misericord[?]ae Public Hospital, Lane Cove-road, North Sydney, state that the work ...

    Article : 72 words
  42. AN APPEAL TO WOMEN.

    We beg to remind you that Saturday next is your one day of power. On that day the responsibility will be laid upon you to cast your vote in the best interests of your ...

    Article : 177 words
  43. LABOUR CONGRESS.

    The Labour Congress met yesterday, 130 delegates representing 21,595 members of labour unions being present. Mr. P. O'Loghlon. M.L.A., presided. After resolutions had been ...

    Article : 137 words
  44. YEAR'S PAYMENT FOR DESERTER.

    A case of allotment money having been paid to the wife of a soldier for over a year after he had deserted, is disclosed in the Auditor-General's report. Instead of embarking on ...

    Article : 98 words
  45. COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS.

    Judging by a despatch from the commandant of the A.I.F. Headquarters, London (Brigadier-General R. Mc. Anderson), the well-meant efforts of people in Australia to provide the ...

    Article : 235 words
  46. TO-DAY.

    Nationalist Rally; Town Hall, 7.30. Aborigines, Inland Mission: Annual Conference, Ashfield Baptist Tabernacle, 3 Palace Theatre: Wentworth Kindergarten Matin[?] ...

    Article : 113 words
  47. COURSING.

    The annual meeting of the National Coursing Club was held yesterday. Some discussion took place on a letter received from the secretary of the National Coursing Association of New South Wales in ...

    Article : 66 words
  48. FATAL END TO MOCK DUEL.

    A married woman named Stella Hines was charged in the Criminal Court to-day with the manslaughter of a young blacksmith, named Eric M'Intosh, with whom she had ...

    Article : 70 words
  49. KING.

    Mr J. J. Morrish, the selected National candidate for the King electorate, addressed a large and orderly meeting at the corner of Forbes and Best streets on Tuesday night. ...

    Article : 339 words
  50. DIED OF WOUNDS.

    Sergeant Alexander Reginald Sattler, of Singleton, died of wounds in France on March 11. Deceased, who was 23 years of age, had been on active service 10 months. He was ...

    Article : 59 words
  51. HIGH JUMPING.

    QUIRINDI.—The Quirindi P.A. and H. Association offered £60 in prices for the high jump at the local show on Tuesday. This is a record purse for this event. Five stables ...

    Article : 100 words
  52. OFFICER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

    An A.I.F. officer, Lieutenant John Heaton, appeared in the police court yesterday, charged with having on November 27, 1916, at Maryborough, stolen £20 17s which came into ...

    Article : 96 words
  53. LATE SHIPPING.

    NEWCASTLE.—Arr: March 21. Goulburn, [?] from Sydney; Phil Forbes, ktch, from Port Stephens; Orara, s, from Byron Bay[?] Dep: March 21, Duckenfield, s, Galava, s, Southborough, s, for Sydney; ...

    Article : 56 words
  54. ILL.

    Mr. J. W. Burnaby, of Victoria-street, Lewisham, has been officially advised that his only son, Private Ernest A. Burnaby, is in the 3rd London General Hospital suffering ...

    Article : 41 words
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