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  2. THE SCOTS.

    Fine men, these Scots, excellent fellows, all. And the braw Scot lassies, what shall we say of them? It is surely not necessary to say anything. All the world loves a Scot, ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Two hotels, the Coach and Horses and the Rose and Crown, were closed on Tuesday night, as a result of the voto at the 1910 election. ...

    Article : 230 words
  4. 1913.

    If without its boundaries the keynote of the past year has been conflict in a variety of directions, within the British Empire the year 1913 has witnessed well-sustained ...

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  5. INDUSTRIAL PEACE.

    The year just closed has witnessed decided progress by New South Wales in perfecting the machinery for the control of industrial matters. ...

    Article : 860 words
  6. DEAR FRUIT.

    It is interesting to note, in view of the popular protest just now against dear fruit, what the Royal Commissioner on Food Supplies (Mr. Bavin) has to say upon the ...

    Article : 655 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 121 words
  8. THE BANQUET.

    As in the past, the annual New Year's Day banquet of the Highland Society was a great success. A procession preceded the banquet. Headed by the Highland Society's Pipe Band, ...

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  9. PHILOSOPHY OF BUSINESS.

    The business of the eleventh annual convention of the Carriage and Waggon Builders' Association of Australasia was concluded on Tuesday. In the morning an interesting ...

    Article : 320 words
  10. THUNDERSTORMS.

    Kurther light to moderate rainfall, associated, with thunder storms, has been recorded at places over the south-eastern districts. Tumut had 46 points, Penrith 45, Narrandera 36, ...

    Article : 220 words
  11. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 785 words
  12. STRIKE AFTERMATH.

    Interesting disclosures are being made through the publication of a Select Committee's evidence on the retirement by the Labour Government of Captain Hare from the ...

    Article : 335 words
  13. WESTEEN AUSTRALIA.

    The annual report of the Chief Inspector of Fisheries states that during the season 1912-13, 26,440cwt of pearl shell was fished from the north-west pearling grounds, which sold ...

    Article : 63 words
  14. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Tempted by your remarks on cheap fruit, I paid a visit on Monday to the municipal markets. I was asked 10s for a box, of peaches, pretty good quality, about six dozen, ...

    Article : 162 words
  15. GOVERNMENT STEAMSHIP SERVICE.

    The Agent-General cabled to the Government recently inquiring whether the steamer Western Australia, of its trading fleet, was for sale, and mentioned the name of an English ...

    Article : 152 words
  16. SHIPPING.

    Orvicto, R.M.S., 12,130 tons. Captain Shellord, from London, via ports. David Reid, agent. Mindini, s, 1880 tons, Captain Voy, from Solomon Islands. Burns, Philp, and Co., Ltd., agents. ...

    Article : 135 words
  17. CASUALTIES.

    The body of Arthur Coleman, 38, a telephone lineman,,of Coward-street, Mascot, was found lying in the bush near Excell-street, Botany, on Wednesday afternoon. A bottle, ...

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  18. NEW STEAMERS.

    It was learned yesterday that names have been decided upon for two of the four new 8000-ton steamers at present under construction for the Federal and Shire line. ...

    Article : 231 words
  19. DEPARTURES.—Jan. 1.

    Berwick Law, s, for Valparaiso, via Newcastle. ...

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  20. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    A spocial meeting of the Ship Painters and Dockers' Union was held at the union rooms, Balmain, on Monday evening, for the nomination of officers for the ensuing year. The ...

    Article : 128 words
  21. MAN POISONED.

    James Joseph Quinn, 40, was found dead in his bed at the Washington Hotel, at Stockton, from the effects of poisoning. He was a resident of Cessnock, and arrived at ...

    Article : 39 words
  22. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Jan. 2.

    Rostok, s, for Antwerp and Hamburg; Ta[?], s, for San Francisco, via ports; Wimmera, s, for Hobart; Wollowra, s, for Melbourne; Tambar, s, for Bellinger, River; Kallawatta, s, for Hawkesbury River, Newport, ...

    Article : 124 words
  23. FATAL LADDER ACCIDENT.

    W. Bain, an assistant cook on the steamer Era, this morning fell from a ladder hanging from the ship's side. He struck the wharf with his head, and died almost ...

    Article : 39 words
  24. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  25. BARQUE CLAN MACFARLANE.

    The barque Clan Macfarlane, which was recently sold at Auckland to French buyers, who intend to use her as a hulk, left Auckland yesterday in tow of the steamer St. Paul, for Noumea. The Clan Macfarlane ...

    Article : 70 words
  26. RAILWAY GUARD KILLED.

    William Paris Lang, a railway guard, engaged in shunting operations at Fassifern, this morning, was knocked down by a truck and had his right leg badly crushed. He ...

    Article : 51 words
  27. THE HERESY HUNT.

    At a specially convened meeting of the Prymont Donison Branch of the Phillip Labour League, hold at the Woolbrokors' Arms Hotel on the 254th ult., the following ...

    Article : 133 words
  28. WIRELESS-FROM MAHENO.

    A wireless message was received last night from the master of the Union Company's steamer Maheno, on route from Auckland to Sydney, intimating that she would arrive off the Heads at 10 o'clock to-night. ...

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  29. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Arr: Jan. 1, Rakanda, s, from Newcastle. AUCKLAND (1281m).—Dep: Jan. 1, Clan Macfarlane, hulk, in tow; St. Paul, s, for Noumea. ...

    Article : 39 words
  30. A WOMAN POISONED.

    Miss B. Cox, whose store was burned down on Christmas morning, has been admitted to the hospital suffering from the effects of poison. Only for prompt medical assistance ...

    Article : 41 words
  31. WIRELESS FROM THE CANBERRA.

    A wireless message was received by the Howard Smith Company, Limited, from Captain R. F. Douton, of the steamer Canberra, last night. It stated that he expected to arrive here from Brisbane at 4 a.m. ...

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  32. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 8 p.m. Queensland.—Overland, 3.30 p.m. Eden, etc.—Merimbula, 8.30 a.m. ...

    Article : 187 words
  33. PEA RIFLE FATALITY.

    A man named David M'Dowell was last night shot with a pea rifle. The bullet entered the forehead, and came out at the back of the car. He died at 11 this morning. ...

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  34. MINDINI FROM THE ISLANDS.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co.'s Island mail steamer Mindini, Captain Voy in command, arrived in Watson's Bay at 10.30 a.m. yesterday from the Solomon and Shortland Islands. ...

    Article : 142 words
  35. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    In regard to the fire at Pathe Frere's film store, Soho, which gutted the establishment, films to the value of £8000 were destroyed. ...

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  36. STATE REVENUES.

    The State revenue for the past six months amounted to £4,491,743, an increase of £70,278 as compared with the corresponding period of last year. ...

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  37. WAGES BOARD DELAYS.

    After waiting 14 months for an award of their wages board, the men employed in the metropolitan starch and cornflour factories and the oatmeal and general condiment, ...

    Article : 168 words
  38. SUICIDE OF A MINER.

    Robert John Wilson, a miner, employed on the Proprietary mine, committed suicide by cutting his thront with a razor early on Tuesday morning. He rose about 20 minutes past ...

    Article : 96 words
  39. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The revenue returns for the December quarter are generally satisfactory. The total for the six months is £2,161,929, which is £153,087 in excess of the amount for the corresponding ...

    Article : 37 words
  40. A ROUGH VOYAGE.

    The Norwegian barque Inger arrived from Monte Video yesterday, and anchored off Chowder Bay for fumigation. Captain Mathiason reports having met heavy weather practically throughout the voyage, which lasted ...

    Article : 64 words
  41. ACCIDENT TO A CYCLIST.

    Whilst cycling on the Peak Hill-road, about 16 miles from Parkes, on Monday, M. S. Conlon met with a nasty accident. A dog, to which a chain was attached, rushed in front of the ...

    Article : 68 words
  42. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Treasury returns for the half-year show the State,revenue was £2,166,804, and the expenditure £2,457,916. The Commonwealth contributions totalled £302,610. ...

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  43. STEAMERS DUE FRIDAY.

    Woglinde, from New York via ports. Warilda, from Western Austrailan ports, via Adelaide and Melbourne. Maheno, from Auckland. ...

    Article : 33 words
  44. AMERICAN ATHLETES.

    At the Wairarapa Caledonian Sports to-day the visiting Americans lowered two records in the following events:- Half-mile race.—W. A. Power (scratch), 1; ...

    Article : 74 words
  45. FRESH CHARTERS.

    Baron Innerdale, s; 3344 tons, Port Piric to Antwerp—concentrates; Southwaite, s, 3618 tons, Western Australia to U.K. or Continent—wheat; Ascot, s, 4334 tons, St. Pierre to New Zealand—phosphates; Detmold, ...

    Article : 60 words
  46. ENGINE-DRIVERS.

    The Adelaide conferonce of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association decided last week that there should be a levelling up of wages throughout the ...

    Article : 129 words
  47. Advertising

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  48. A SULKY ACCIDENT.

    Mrs. Owen Bartlett, of Deep Load, was driving into town on Tuesday morning when her horse shied at a passing motor-car and bolted, jerking the reins from her hand. The ...

    Article : 70 words
  49. MR ELWOOD MEAD.

    The Premier to-day made a statement regirding the possibilites of Mr. Elwood Meaids's services as the head of the Water Supply and [?]rrigation De partment being ...

    Article : 89 words
  50. BAR HARBOURS.

    Tweed Heads, bar 8ft. inner bar 7ft 4in. very narrow and intricate, rise 3ft 3in, crossing 10ft 9in. ...

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  51. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    TOWNSVILLE (1253m).— Dep: Dec. 31, Janus, s, for Eombay; Wyandra, s, for Cairns. PORT ALMA.—Dep: Jan. 1, Boosala, s, for Townsville. ...

    Article : 541 words
  52. DROWNING ACCIDENT.

    Two men were drowned in Altona Bay to-day. Samuel Boyd, his son Walter, aged 16 years, and a man named Henry Pellow, were fishing off the bay to-day when a southerly ...

    Article : 87 words
  53. KICKED BY A HORSE.

    While playing in Wolgnn-street, Portland, Carl Weinert, aged 9 years, was kicked by a horse on the face. He was removed to the Portland Hospital, and it was found ...

    Article : 51 words
  54. SMALLPOX.

    There have been no cases of smallpox for two days. The inmates of the Quarantine Station now number 50, of whom 37 are patients. ...

    Article : 27 words
  55. Advertising

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    Advertising : 19 words
  56. Advertising

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