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  2. SOLDIERS' PENSIONS.

    The Assistant Minister for Defence (Mr. Jensen) brought into the House of Representatives this morning a bill for an Act to provide for a grant of pensions upon the death ...

    Article : 559 words
  3. BOMB THROWERS.

    [?] constables and a Bengal deputy superintendent were conferr[?] with other policemen in the Indian quarter concerning certain political cases when a ...

    Article : 81 words
  4. FEDERAL SESSION.

    Mr. Greene (N.S.W.) asked the Prime Minister whether he would look into the question of the various States holding up the food products of the country within their own borders, ...

    Article : 628 words
  5. WALSH ISLAND.

    Eighteen months ago the foundation stone of the State Government workshops at Walsh Island, was laid by Mr. Griffith, Minister for Publie Works, and to-day the ceremony ...

    Article : 769 words
  6. PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 161 words
  7. WAR RISKS.

    The Sydney Marino Underwriters' Association is in receipt of a cable stating that the rates of war insurance on British and non-belligerent vessels sailing to and from ...

    Article : 51 words
  8. WHEAT SEIZURE.

    At a meeting of the executive of the P.L.L. last night, a motion was carried entirely approving of the action of the State Government in regard to the legislation now being passed ...

    Article : 69 words
  9. THE RAIDS.

    The Attorney-General (Mr. Hughes) commenced in the House of Representatives this morning to make a statement in connection with the raids that were mnde some little ...

    Article : 186 words
  10. SPORT ABROAD.

    Freddie Walsh, the light weight champion of the world, outpointed Young Brown, of New York, iin 10 rounds. ...

    Article : 34 words
  11. IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Regulations under the Grain and Fodder Act wore issued yesterday rodder and grain were defined as follows—"Fodder" means hay, chaff, bran, pollard, or any other commodity ...

    Article : 229 words
  12. FOOD FUND.

    The first few shipments of food sent to England by the Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund is now being distributed. "The officials, who, under the direction of the ...

    Article : 383 words
  13. COLOURED HEAVYWEIGHTS.

    Sam Langford knocked out Harry Wills, another coloured heavy weight, in the fourteenth round of their match. ...

    Article : 24 words
  14. WAR CHEST.

    At a meeting of the City Tattersall's Club yesterday afternoon the competition for the famous gold brick presented by Mr. Ernest Card, of the Waterloo ' Brick Company, the ...

    Article : 263 words
  15. SAMOA GARISON.

    Interviewed at Dunedin, the Minister for Defence (Mr. Allen) said a large number of men bad been engaged on garrison duty at Samoa. Many were desirous of going to the ...

    Article : 184 words
  16. LEVINSKY v McCARTY.

    Battling Levinsky fought a ten-round draw with Tom McCarty. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26. Billy Murray knocked out Sailor Petrosky ...

    Article : 39 words
  17. MEXICO.

    General Zapata's forces restored order on their arrival here. Indications point to General Villa accenting Senor Gutierrez as President. The ...

    Article : 46 words
  18. TRADE WITH ENEMY.

    In the Central Summons Court to-day Carl Zoeller and Co., Ltd., were proceeded against by the Customs Department on a charge of having attempted to trade with the enemy ...

    Article : 172 words
  19. UNITED STATES VIEW.

    The State Department is inclined to think that the situation in Mexico does not call for serious consideration. While some minor disorders have occurred, it is hoped that when ...

    Article : 57 words
  20. FLOATING MINES.

    In view of the report that floating mines have been seen off the northern coast of Ireland, Mr. Olaf E. Pauss, Consul for Norway in Sydney, forwards a statement that may ...

    Article : 164 words
  21. TANNED SHEEPSKIN CLOTHING

    Amount previously acknowledged, £2188/6/1; Mrs. Seroggio, 6/; Mrs. and Misses Whitford, 18/; J. Best, £1; Mrs. M'Alistcr. 12/; Mrs. C. K. Cox, £1/5/; Miss L. C. Davey, £3; Miss Dening, £2; W. Sample, ...

    Article : 443 words
  22. BELGIAN FUND.

    A large attendance is expected in Hornsby Park on Thursday, December 3, when a Continental in aid of the Belgian Fund will be given, with the aid of the Hornsby Citizens' ...

    Article : 401 words
  23. VICTORIAN ELECTIONS.

    Further returns to-day confirmed the earlier figures with regard to polling at the elections for the Legislative Assembly yesterday. One seat has been gained by the Labour party ...

    Article : 476 words
  24. CARRANZAS ARRIVAL.

    General Carranza has arrived and was greeted with enthusiasm. He proposes to make the city his headquarters for beginning a fresh campaign against General Villa. ...

    Article : 39 words
  25. INTERSTATE TENNIS.

    There was very fine play in the championship tournament to-day. There was a great contest between Gerald Patterson, the winner of the schools championship last year, and ...

    Article : 414 words
  26. MEXICO CITY QUIET.

    Mexico City is quiet. There have been no developments. ...

    Article : 17 words
  27. SIR GEORGE REID.

    The newspapers, the Australians resident in England, all parties warmly welcome the reappointment of Sir George Reid as High Commissioner for Australia. ...

    Article : 34 words
  28. THE EMDEN.

    The Colonial Office has written to the board of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company, Ltd., as follows:- "I am directed by the socretary (Mr. ...

    Article : 89 words
  29. WAR QUESTIONS.

    Several questions were asked in the House of Representatives concerning the troops and the war. Mr. Chapman (N.S.W.) asked the Assistant ...

    Article : 208 words
  30. REASSEMBLING OF PARLIAMENT.

    In the House of Representatives to-day the Prime Minister announced that it was tho intention of the Government to bring the session to an end about December 11, when an ...

    Article : 50 words
  31. CEMENT INDUSTRY.

    In the Legislative Assembly at the last sittings Colonel Onslow asked whether it was a fact that Dr. Scheidel, manager of the Portland Cement Company, had been ...

    Article : 72 words
  32. SIR GEORGE REID.

    In the House of Representatives this morning there was a lively discussion on the sub-ject of the reappointment of Sir George Reid as High Commissioner for a period of 12 ...

    Article : 745 words
  33. STADIUM PICTURES.

    The Stadium pictures and the Sydney Professional Band will again appear at the Stadium on Monday night, when a complete change of music and pictures will be given. ...

    Article : 32 words
  34. AUSTRALIAN HOSPITAL.

    The following donations have been received by Mr. Colin C. Stephen, of 14 O'Council-street:—Amount already acknowledged, of which £9000 has been remitted, £9310/19/2; Draymen of Tooth and Co., Ltd., ...

    Article : 5 words
  35. THE ENGLISH MAIL.

    The next English mail due at Sydney is that coming by the Orient Company's R.M.S. Ophir. This steamer. It will be remembered, bumped a floating obstruction shortly after ...

    Article : 105 words
  36. RED CROSS.

    The week was devoted to the making of pyjamas, to the practical exclusion of all else. The output comprised 138 flannel pyjamas and 100 flannelette, bringing the ...

    Article : 1,046 words
  37. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 198 words
  38. REGIMENTAL COMFORTS.

    Mr. F. E. Winchcombe, president of the Chamber of Commerce, acknowledges receipt of the following donations to the Regimental Comforts Fund:—Mr. Justice Street, £10; Mr. Robort Chadwick, £6; Mr. D. ...

    Article : 104 words
  39. THE SENATE.

    In the Senate the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Senator Gardiner) introduced a Bill to amend the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act, and the ...

    Article : 106 words
  40. UNDER THE STARS AND STRIPES

    Captain Smith, of the British ship Dunsyre, which is at present in port here, received word from his owners yesterday that his vessel's registration had been ...

    Article : 52 words
  41. PASTOEALISTS' UNION.

    The following contributions in money arid kind have been received by the Pastoralists' Union Patriotic Fund:—Previously acknowledged, £21,106/13/10; M. Oakden, per Malden Bros, (proceeds sale of sheep), ...

    Article : 211 words
  42. CHARGE OF ARSON.

    A girl 15[?] years of ago was arrested today on a charge of arson. She was subsequently brought before the Children's Court and remanded. There have been several ...

    Article : 59 words
  43. AN OFFICER'S PARENTAGE.

    In the Senate, in reply to a question by Senator Barker (Vic.) as to whether Lieutenant-Colonel Bruche, who was recently appointed to the command of the Australian ...

    Article : 90 words
  44. NORTHCOTE CUP.

    The St. Kilda Yacht Club has lodged a challenge for the Northcote Cup for this season's race with the secretary of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria. The challenger is Mr. C. A. ...

    Article : 155 words
  45. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 217 words
  46. AUSTRALIAN STEAMERS.

    Three small steamers are required for maintenance purposes in connection with the lighting of the Australian coast, and the Minister for Customs (Mr. Tudor) stated ...

    Article : 56 words
  47. EVADING THE DOCTOR.

    Extraordinary admissions as to the manner in which he evaded the medical test when joining the Expeditionary Force was made by the principal witness, Bertram Winslet, ...

    Article : 141 words
  48. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    To-day's sales were:—B.H. Proprietary, 6 per cent. debentures, £95; National Bank, £5/4/; Goldsbrough, Mort, [?]/3, [?]3/; Melbourne Tram, 36/; Swallow and Ariell, 20/6; Trustees, Executors, 48/; British Tobacco, ...

    Article : 40 words
  49. Y.M.C.A.

    The work of the Sydney Y.M.C.A's. representative with the troops is fullt appreciated by all the officers and men alike. Work continues with the Light Horse regiments stationed at holsworthy, and the ...

    Article : 110 words
  50. MOTOR CAR BURNED.

    A motor car belonging to Bartrop and Sons, was destroyed by first last night. The damage is estimated at £200. The car was partially insured. ...

    Article : 32 words
  51. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    No wheat, flour, bran, or pollard procurable at official Quotations; barley scarce and firm, English 5/9 to 6/ Cape. 4/8 to 4/6; cats quiet, 3/4 to 3/6[?] maize scarce, advanced to 4/3 to 4/4; chaff quiet, £5/15/ to ...

    Article : 138 words
  52. GIRLS' N.S.W. FUND.

    Public Schools—Girilambone, proceeds of entertainments, £11 14/; Girilambone (12th and 13th instalments), 16/; Rawdon Island (3rd instalment), 12/; Crown-street Infants (2nd instalment), £1/7/4; Tarana ...

    Article : 128 words
  53. RIFLEMEN.

    The report on State rifle associations, district rifle club unions, and rifle clubs for the year ended June 30 last, waa made available to-day. There are in the Commonwealth 1142 ...

    Article : 261 words
  54. FIRE IN HAYMARKET.

    Corry's-buildings, which comprise three shops and suites of offices, the property of Mr. Jo[?] Gardiner, were severely damaged by fire late last night. ...

    Article : 32 words
  55. TO-DAY.

    Patriotic Cricket Match: Sydney Cricket Ground. 2. Home for Incurables. Ryde: Sale of Work, Wesmal[?], 2 to 6. Town Hall: Garcia Patriotic Concert, 8. ...

    Article : 235 words
  56. AUSTRALIANS WOUNDED.

    The following telegram was received by the Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) this morning from the Prime Minister of South Africa: ...

    Article : 107 words
  57. LATE SHIPPING.

    The steamer Dimboola arrived off the Heads last night from Western Australia, via Adelaide and Melbourne and remained outside until daylight. ...

    Article : 26 words
  58. MAP OF STATE.

    A large relief map of New South Wales has been carefully prepared by the Lands Department, under the supervision of Captain E. S. Vautin, chief draughtsman, and will be ...

    Article : 41 words
  59. TELEGRAPHIC.

    NEWCASTEL (62m).—Arr: Nov. 27, Queen Bee, s, Wakatipu, s, Hunter, s, Ajax, s, Henley, s, Lubra, s, from Sydney; Williams, s, Dauntless, s, Strathardle, s, from Port Stephens, Blaxland s, from South west ...

    Article : 134 words
  60. LATE MINING.

    To-day's sales were:- Hampden, 17/6, Lyell Blocks, 1/7, Trong, 5/7, 5/8; Ajax Central, 24/, 24/6; Catheart Central, 26/; Duke Extended, 1/3; Lang[?] ...

    Article : 122 words
  61. WAGES BOARD APPOINTMENT.

    Sir,—As a patriotic Australian and a large employer of labour, I beg to enter my most emphatic protest against the appointment of Dr. Scheidel as employers' representative on ...

    Article : 135 words
  62. CHARGE AGAINST CONSUL.

    The military authorities to-day arrested Eberhard Focke, late German Consul at Wellington, a well-known business man, on a charge of communicating with the enemy's ...

    Article : 76 words
  63. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1239m).—Dep: Nov. 27, Ulimaroa, s, for Sydney, at 5.20 p.m. LYTTELTON (1374M).—Arr: Nov. 27, Melbourne, s, from Newcastle. ...

    Article : 18 words
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