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  2. ON THE LAND. FARM AND STATION.

    Next week, for the first time in our history, an official interstate forestry conference will be held. It will be attended by the heads of the forestry departments in the ...

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  3. A BREAK INTO SUMMER.

    Another hot day, with little or no rainfall, was experienced in New South Wales, the temperatures generally having increased. The winds at 9 a.m. yesterday ...

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  4. NORTH SHORE BRIDGE.

    "Does the Minister for Works intend to refer to the Public Works Committee the North Shore bridge proposal?" This question, asked by Dr. Arthur in the ...

    Article : 840 words
  5. DEAR HOUSES.

    The committee, consisting of Messrs. Keegan (chairman), Stuart Robertson, Minahan, Crawford, and Fallick, Ms.L.A., appointed to inquire into the increase in house rents, ...

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  6. LABOUR TROUBLES. NON-UNIONIST QUESTION.

    The B.A.T. Company paid off all hands to-day at noon. The men refused to work [?] less the non-unionists were dispensed with. The mill is closed down, and the mill [?] ...

    Article : 93 words
  7. ITEMS.

    Late frosts destroyed great quantities of apples in the Castlemaine district of Victoria. There will thus be many thousands of cases of fruit less for export this season. ...

    Article : 589 words
  8. LOADING FRUIT SHIPMENTS.

    During the late wharf-labourers' strike the orchardists of Central Cumberland who were desirous of getting away a shipment of citrus fruit to New Zealand were compelled to do ...

    Article : 158 words
  9. ENGINEERS' DEMANDS.

    The Amalgamated Society of Engineers has given notice to the Chamber of Mines that failing compliance with certain demands in members will cease work at the mines on ...

    Article : 145 words
  10. PRICKLY PEAR PEST.

    The Minister for Lands has received a letter from the New South Wales Government agreeing to join with Queensland in investigations regarding the destruction of prickly pear. ...

    Article : 34 words
  11. CENTRAL SUGAR MILLS.

    An Act having been passed to provide for the erection of central mills, steps are now being taken to provide the necessary machinery and forms for farmers in different ...

    Article : 58 words
  12. DAIRYING.

    MORUYA.—For September 25,481 gallons milk, equal to 25,223 standard gallons, were delivered at the factory. During October 1720 cheese, weighing 24,301lb, were shipped. The ...

    Article : 107 words
  13. MOUNT LYELL DISPUTE.

    A mass meeting of miners was held on Wednesday night to hear the report of Messrs. J. J. Mahoney and M. Donnelly, the two delegates who attended the comerence in ...

    Article : 81 words
  14. MINERS CEASE WOBK.

    A telegram from Whim Creek states [?] men have ceased work because the mine-owners refuse to pay what the miners consider a living wage, and insist on shovellers working ...

    Article : 36 words
  15. DISTRICT ITEMS.

    ALBURY.—At the monthly meeting of the Albury Pastures Protection Board, a letter was read from the Condobolin board, suggesting the improvement of travelling stock reserves, ...

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  16. COLLIERY IDLE.

    The men at Stockton Borehole collier did not start work this morning, and the pit was accordingly thrown idle. The trouble is said to be due to a difference between the manager ...

    Article : 85 words
  17. THE BAKERS.

    The Minister for Labour (Mr. Carmichael), in his efforts to bring about settlements in the various disputes he has under his attention, has been met with a difficulty in regard ...

    Article : 154 words
  18. AGRICULTURE IN JAVA.

    Anyone travelling through the beautiful island of Java cannot fail to notice the remarkable irrigation work in operation on all sides, the singular appearance of the terraces, and ...

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  19. SEAMEN'S CLAIMS.

    The hearing of the claim of the Seamen's Union of Australia against the Commonwealth Steamship Owners' Association and others was continued on ...

    Article : 307 words
  20. FODDER CROPS.

    Messrs. William and Robert Lalor, of Williamsdale, Seven Hills, have forwarded some good samples of John Brown and Thew wheaten hay, grown at their farm, which ...

    Article : 256 words
  21. WAYWARD GIRLS.

    The report of the Parramatta Industrial School for Girls, laid upon the table of the House last night by the Minister for Education (M. Carmichael), is a most interesting ...

    Article : 192 words
  22. PRICKLY PEAR.

    The proposal that the Governments of this State and Queensland should combine to despatch a commission to America to inquire into the latest progress made in the ...

    Article : 670 words
  23. WIDOW'S ANNUITY.

    In the Practise Court to-day, Mr. Justice Cussen dealt with an application under the Widows and Young Children's Act. It was made on behalf of Emma Elizabeth Gardiner, ...

    Article : 289 words
  24. TEMPERANCE CAMPAIGN.

    The Alliance authorities report that interest in Mr. Tennyson Smith's temperance campaign is deepening with every meeting, and the numbers attending and the enthusiasm ...

    Article : 89 words
  25. BATHURST DISTRICT.

    BATHURST.—As proof of the fact that the Bathurst district is wheat-producing of a high-class, Mr. R. W. Peacock manager of the State Experiment Farm, points to ...

    Article : 302 words
  26. WESTERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

    The Western Medical Association held its half-yearly dinner last night in the Royal Hotel. The president, Dr. W. Daish, presided. In the afternoon the association had ...

    Article : 63 words
  27. SUBURBAN NEWS. OCEAN BEACH AMUSEMENTS.

    The Manly Council have been requested to consider the proposal of Mr. A. J. Ronald, of the C[?], Manly, for the erection of structures on the Ocean Beach, North Steyne, to provide amusements for the visitors ...

    Article : 101 words
  28. THE MILITARY FORCES.

    An amendment to the regulations relating to the appointment of members of the military forces to commissions was made to-day by the Federal Executive Council. ...

    Article : 171 words
  29. Advertising

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  30. WHALING EXPEDITIONS.

    Several whaling expeditions will make a descent on the southern seas early next year. Two Norwegian syndicates, represented by Captains Kronke and Nielsen, who are at ...

    Article : 117 words
  31. BISHOP OF BATHURST.

    This afternoon a meeting of the special committee was held, when details of the arrangements for the reception of the new Bishop and Mrs. Long were discussed. On his ...

    Article : 125 words
  32. BAD SMELL AT DOUBLE BAY.

    The dirty condition of Double Bay Beach and the bad smell arising from the decaying seaweed, which collects there was again mentioned at Monday night's meeting of the Woollahra Council. One of the ...

    Article : 133 words
  33. THE NORTHERN SUBURBS.

    At the meeting of the North Sydney Council on Tuesday evening a letter was read from the Fire Board, explaining that the inefficient service at the Crow's Nest fire was due to poor water supply, the ...

    Article : 59 words
  34. BUTTER CONFISCATED.

    About £1000 worth of butter has recently been confiscated in Melbourne because it has been found to contain sulphurous acid, due, it is believed, to the use of an objectionable ...

    Article : 36 words
  35. COWARDLY ASSAULT.

    At the Water Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Love, S.M., William Michael Quill (22), tailor, and Ernest Grainger (23), tailor, were charged with unlawfully assaulting James Kennealy, a labourer, in the ...

    Article : 182 words
  36. THE LATE WHARF-LABOURERS' STRIKE.

    Sir,—In reply to a letter by "Commercial Traveller" in your paper of the 16th instant, I would inform him that the Chamber of Commerce is controlled by the shipping ...

    Article : 113 words
  37. COAL CONTRACTS.

    The issue with respect to the Scottish Collieries Company and the recently transferred contracts to the Collie Burn Co-operative Company to which the Miners' Union is ...

    Article : 90 words
  38. LIGHTING OF NORTH SYDNEY.

    A letter was read from Mr. Cocks, M.L.A., at the meeting of the North Sydney Council on Tuesday evening, detailing an interview he had had with the Premier on the subject of the North Sydney Electric ...

    Article : 134 words
  39. PASTURES PROTECTION BOARDS

    HAY.—At its last meeting the board considered a letter from the Condobolin board, inviting co-operation in a movement to get the travelling stock reserves improved for the ...

    Article : 141 words
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