After a sweltering day such as was experienced in the city yesterday, it will be some satisfaction to know that the threatened strike ot ice-carters has been averted. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 513 wordsA return of tho total naval expenditure of the United Kingdom and the other principal powers in each of the last 10 years has been issued in England as a white paper. The ...
Article : 242 wordsManufacturer writes regarding the proposal to increase the duty on kid leather:- Sir,—One of the present day subjects that is affecting everybody is the increased cost of living, and so long ...
Article : 799 wordsThere was a further conference yesterday morning before the Industrial Commissioner, Mr. J. B. Holme, in reference to the dispute between the Amalgamated Society of ...
Article : 119 wordsThe Sydney Stock Exchange closed yesterday, and will re-open at the usual hour on Monday, January 5. The King's Theatre and Films, Limited, has ...
Article : 86 wordsThe annual conference of the Railway Workers' and General Labourers' Association will be opened at the Trades Hall on January 5, under the presidency of Mr. Hugh Gallagher. ...
Article : 280 wordsThe rapidity with which the debts of the nations have grown in the course of little more than a century is strikingly shown by some figures just made public by the Bureau ...
Article : 312 wordsOne of the great problems of modern society is the adequate supply of domestic help. The housewife has many duties to perform. Chief amonsst them are the care of the ...
Article : 471 wordsDr. R. W. Schufeld, one of the leading scientists of the United States, who has aided materially in the advancement of Australian ornithology, will probably visit Australia ...
Article : 136 wordsThe report of the Australian Dried Fruits Association declares that the most disturbing feature in the trade in the year was the failure of the reciprocity with New Zealand, ...
Article : 353 wordsWhatever taxation may be imposed on our public companies by the State Government, it is likely to be a small thing compared with that levied on similar institutions in Germany. ...
Article : 481 wordsAt half-past 1 on Monday a man of about 25 years of age called at the shop of Mr. J. Andronicus, 197 George-street. He presented what appeared to be eight half-crown ...
Article : 89 wordsIn grocery lines yesterday malaga muscatels, figs, and soft-shell almonds were found to be out of first hands. Currants and lexias, as well as sultanas, were plentiful. Fish were ...
Article : 411 wordsThere has not been much vigour generally in the market in investment properties throughout the year, write Richardson and Wrench, Ltd. It happens frequently ...
Article : 1,531 wordsHerr F. O. Licht, of Magdeburg, sugar statistician, estimates that the European production of beet sugar from September 1 to November 30, showed an increase of 19,000 tons. His ...
Article : 143 wordsThe N.C.O.'s, and Rifle Club of the 34A Battalion Senior Cadets, held their annual dinner on Saturday. The area officer, Lieut. M'Dowell, presided, and proposed the toast ...
Article : 87 wordsExceptionally large consignments of fruits, especially cherries and plums, and some excellent apricots, have been landed in Brisbane from Victoria and New Soullt Wales ...
Article : 65 wordsThe valuations for the borough of Leichhardt for the triennial period commencing January 1 next show an all-round increase of 13 per cent. The valuer has assessed the unimproved capital value at £784,581, the ...
Article : 137 wordsThe exports of butter from Brisbane to London this season are much in advance of previous years, and it is interesting to compare exports for the four months ended October 31 ...
Article : 76 wordsMarket prices to day were:—Lucerne chaff, 5/3 to 8/; mixed, 4/6 to 5/; oaten, 4/ to 5/8; lucerne hay, 6/3 to 6/6; oaten, 3/; potatoes, 5/ to 9/9; wheat, 3/5 to 3/6½; maize, 3/10½. ...
Article : 171 wordsIn view of the discussion on the above subject that has recently appeared in our columns, it is interesting to note that the same question has been raised in the "Accountant," London, ...
Article : 532 wordsThere was a large gathering of suburban mayors, aldermen, and inspectors at Ryde yesterday afternoon, when a trial was given with the new incinerator, which the local council has installed. The ...
Article : 136 wordsThe wheat market continued easy yesterday and some shippers reduced their limits by a farthing, offering 3/[?]½ at country stations, equal to 3/5 ex trucks Sydney; but ...
Article : 241 wordsIn the live stock market to-day 2465 fat cattle were varded, comprising 600 from New South Wales, 800 from the north eastern district, 400 from the northern district, 350 from Gippslnnd, 120 from South Gippsland, ...
Article : 196 wordsThe amalgamation of the Eastern portion of the business of Harrison and Cresfield, Ltd., and of Fraser, Ramsay Proprietary, Ltd., in Australia, is expected to have ...
Article : 243 wordsA public meeting was held at the Rose Bay Hall last night, when the Rose Bay Citizens' Association was formed, and a large number of members enrolled. It was pointed out by one of the speakers that Roae ...
Article : 110 wordsThe following trucks have been ordered for the forthcoming sales:—For December 20, 203 sheep and 283 cattle waggons; for January 5, 184 sheep and 281 cattle waggons. ...
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Advertising : 60 wordsDr. J. S. Purdy, medical officer of health for the metropolitan combined sanitary districts, was asked by the Mayor of North Sydney (Alderman Milson) to advise as to the suitability of a site for a refuse ...
Article : 212 wordsYesterday grocers did not worry about prices. They wanted the goods. What they paid for them was a secondary consideration. ...
Article : 1,722 wordsThe following sales were reported:- Morning: I.O.A., 4/11; Australian Gas, "C" shares, £7/1/3; Tooth and co. (pref.), 34/6; J, D. Williams, 13/4½; 6 weeks 13/4½; Perma[?]ent ...
Article : 77 wordsAt a meeting of the Master Carriers' Association held at the rooms, Loftus-street, on Monday night, consideration was given to a scheme for the inauguration of a Mutual ...
Article : 48 wordsUnless otherwise specified, prices are far distributing lots only. ...
Article : 12 wordsBranbags: Spot 6/2 per dozen delivered discount. Cornsacks: 7/6 per dozen delivered discount: 7/3 net to rails. Ore Pockets: 16oz, 3/6 per dozen; 20 oz, 4/4½. ...
Article : 1,221 wordsThe rise in the price of coffee noted nt the end of October, was checked by the publication of the monthly statsitlcs. The "Produco Markets Review" points out that the ...
Article : 245 wordsThe recent sports at Canterbury Racecourse resulted in a profit of about £70 for the proposed district hospital. Mr. Brace Smith, M.P., has presented to the ...
Article : 58 wordsThe thirty-third annual meeting of the above company was held yesterday, Mr. Tillock presiding. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, and a dividend of 7 per cent. ...
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Advertising : 183 wordsThe Artarmon Progress Association has elected Mr. H. S. Antill as its candidate for the forthcoming municipal elections. The Gore Hill Association has selected Mr. A. [?] Nicholls. ...
Article : 33 wordsTo-day's sales were:—Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance, 44/6; Carlton Brewery, 10/4, 10/6; Melbourne Tramway, 44/4½; Swallow and Aricil, 21/7; Dunlop Rubber, ord., 26/4½; Cascade Breway, 11/2; National Bank, ...
Article : 85 wordsThe shareholders in Goldbrough, Mo[?], and Co., Ltd., held their half-yearly meeting to-day, Mr. J. Niall occupying the chair. The chairman said that there were no figures to ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 24 Dec 1913, Page 15
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