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  2. LAND TAX PLANK.

    Locally the defeat of the Government is attributed partly to the unpopularity of the tunion, but more largely to the popularity of the Labour party's land tax plank. In this ...

    Article : 120 words
  3. IMPRISONED STRIKERS.

    The Premier says the solution of Mr. Gardiner's further statement respecting the imprisoned strikers is perfectly simple. Mr. Gardiner asserted that there were men in gaol ...

    Article : 295 words
  4. RONALD V. HARPER CASE.

    When the hearing of the charge of conspiracy against Patrick Hill, John Huxley, William Harper, Walter Kemp, and William Brocket was resumed to-day, Mr. J. M. Davies, ...

    Article : 615 words
  5. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 79 words
  6. SHIPPING.

    Pacifique, s, 1933 tons, Captain Chavin, from New Hebrides, via Noumea. Passengers—Mr. de Possel, Miss Gallion, Mrs. Tyrode, Mrs. Siede, Captain Bareluy, Mrs. Montojel, Mr. Le Ruez, Mr. Schmitz,' Mr. Azoulky, Mr. ...

    Article : 342 words
  7. THE BIRD MAN.

    Early morning visitors to the Rosehill racecourse yesterday were treated to an unusual sight—that of a man flying. The intrepld aviator was Houdini, known the world over ...

    Article : 1,579 words
  8. PUBLIC OPINIONS.

    Sir,—Now that we are thoroughly beaten, and the Labour party are in power, perhaps people will begin to realise the necessity of organisation. ...

    Article : 126 words
  9. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.

    Between the hours of 7 and 8 last evening a severe thunderstorm passed over the city, with the result that over half an inch of rain fell within a very short period. The thundery ...

    Article : 210 words
  10. THE LANG ELECTION.

    Sir,—In your columns this morning it is stated that "at the annual vestry meeting of St. Cuthbert's Church, Langlea, strong exception was taken to the action of one of ...

    Article : 309 words
  11. DEPARTURES.—April 18.

    Ville de la Ciotat, F.M.S., for Marseilles, via ports. Sydney, s, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 21 words
  12. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—April 19.

    Westralia, s, for Hobart; Rurrumbeet, s, for Brisbane, Maryborough, Bundaberg, and Rockhampton; Arawatta, s, for Melbourne; Wyandra, s, for Brisbane and northern ports; Marloo, s, for Melbourne, ...

    Article : 148 words
  13. NEWS FROM THE EAST.

    The steamer Eastern brought Hongkong files to April 2 on Saturday. The "China Post" gives some details of the taking of the Chinese city of Lwai Aen Hsien by robbers. The ...

    Article : 514 words
  14. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,203 words
  15. COOGEE TRAM DISABLED.

    Just about 8 o'clock last night, when one of the Coogee trams was on its journey citywards, a flash of lightning was responsible for its disablement. The flash, which was ...

    Article : 119 words
  16. CLEARANCES.—April 18.

    Ville de la Ciotat F.M.S., 6378 tons, Captain Barillon, for Marseilles, via ports, with passengers as per list published elsewhere. George Brown sch, 108 tons, Captain Oyston, for ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. WOMEN AND THE ELECTIONS.

    Sir,—"Something is wrong somewhere." Surely this old cry must sound again as a result of polling day in New South Wales. The "something wrong" seems to be our ...

    Article : 254 words
  18. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—April 18.

    Evandale s, for Wellington: Morea, R.M.S., for London, via ports; Aagot, s, for San Francisco, via Newcastle; Star of Scotland, s, for London, via Auckland; Kylemohr, s, for South Africa, via Melbourne ...

    Article : 62 words
  19. POLE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

    A heavy thunderstorm occurred this afternoon, when 57 points of rain fell in half an hour. Lightning struck a telegraph post in front of the Post-office. Fortunately the ...

    Article : 144 words
  20. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA STEAMERS.

    Koenigen Luise, G.M.S. (Norddeutscher Lloyd), arrived at Colombo on Friday last, en route from Sydney, bound to Southampton and Bremen. ...

    Article : 27 words
  21. VILLE DE LA CIOTAT, FOR MARSEILLES.

    The French mail steamer Ville de la Ciotat was despatched from Sydney yesterday for Marseilles, via the usual ports of call. Her passengers are:- Mr. and Mrs. Saint and 2 children, Mr. and Mrs. ...

    Article : 268 words
  22. SCOTTSDALE-BRANXHOLM RAILWAY.

    The Royal Commission inquiring into the transactions of the Chief Justice (Sir John Dodds) in connection with the sale of land for the Scottsdale-Branxholm railway ...

    Article : 198 words
  23. Y.M.C.A.

    Members of the Y.M.C.A. were hospitably entertained last evening by the president, Mr. A. W. Meeks, M.L.C. A hearty personal welcome from the president, music, and a ...

    Article : 437 words
  24. NO LIBERAL ORGANISATION.

    Sir,—Do the happy-go-lucky methods of the Liberals deserve success? My first experience of a Federal election in this country suggests tills question. Resident at a fairly large ...

    Article : 502 words
  25. MAITAI FROM VANCOUVER.

    The Canadian-Australian mail steamer Maitai, from Vancouver, arrived to-day en route to Sydney. Her passengers are:- For Sydney:—Mesdames Hills, Flasch, L. Lister. P. ...

    Article : 171 words
  26. ILL-TREATING A BIRD.

    At the Molong Police Court an old-age pensioner was fined 10s, or three days' imprisonment, for cruelly ill-treating a rooster. He leg-ironed the fowl with several links of a ...

    Article : 50 words
  27. BRISBANE MEAT TROUBLE.

    In connection with the reported strike in the meat industry, it is understood that as the result of conferences held on Saturday the men affected at Birt and Co.'s works at ...

    Article : 74 words
  28. MOTOR CAR AND TRAM COLLIDE.

    S[?] after 2 p.m. yesterday a motor-car, belonging to Messrs. W. E. Ward and Co., of York-street, was being driven down Georgestreet in the direction of the railway, when ...

    Article : 131 words
  29. STEAMER EASTERN AT PORT DARWIN.

    The E. and A. S.S. Company's steamer Eastern arrived from Hongkong on Saturday, and resumed the voyage from Sydney, via ports, before noon. Three Europeans and 6 Chinese were booked from here. ...

    Article : 77 words
  30. BISHOP-ELECT OF NEW GUINEA.

    Last night, notwithstanding, the inclement weather, a large gathering of the Anglican clery and laity assembled at the Masonic Hall to give a hearty welcome to Rev. Gerald Sharp, Bishop-elect of New Guinea. The ...

    Article : 953 words
  31. THE STEAMER MINIMBAH.

    A telegram received jesterday morning from Harrington states that the wrecked steamer Minimbah is still in the same position, and her crew are busily engaged in salving her cargo. ...

    Article : 38 words
  32. SHOCKING SCALDING FATALITY.

    A fearful fatality occurred at Glenmore. Mrs. Jack left a pot of boiling milk on a table. Her two-year-old son walked in and pulled the pot over his head. He sustained ...

    Article : 74 words
  33. THE WILLIAMSTOWN AT MELBOURNE.

    Our Melbourne correspondent telegraphed last night:- "The new ferry steamer Williamstown arrived from Sydney to-day to take up the running in the passenger ...

    Article : 76 words
  34. AMUSEMENTS.

    The plans for the first week of "La Boheme" will be available at Paling's this morning. Signorina Maria Pampari, a young singer from La Scala and other telebrated opera houses will make her debut next ...

    Article : 139 words
  35. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received yesterday respecting the condition of the various bar harbours:- Camden Haven Heads, bar 6ft 9in, rise 2ft 9in; Macleay River Heads, 6ft 6in on bar at low water; Port ...

    Article : 73 words
  36. TAP LEFT RUNNING.

    The action in which John Ingles Lothian, publishers' representative, claimed £250 damages from Harry Rickards, theatrical manager, was concluded to-day. Plaintiff ...

    Article : 133 words
  37. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Arr: April 18, Fifeshire, s, from Sydney. Dep: April 18, llma, bqtn, for Sydney. WELLINGTON (1239m).—Arr: April 18, Athenic, s, from London, via Hobart. ...

    Article : 55 words
  38. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    COOKTOWN (1550m).—Dep: April 17, Umta, s, for India. TOWNSVILLE (1370m).—Arr: April 17, Solingen, s, from Sydney; Wodonga, s, from Brisbane. Dep: April ...

    Article : 911 words
  39. STATE AID TO SCHOOLS.

    Coremonies connected with the opening of the new novitiate at St. Michael's, North Goulburn, for the Sisters of Mercy, were held yesterday. In the morning High Mass was ...

    Article : 494 words
  40. MISS RUBIE HENRY'S CONCERT.

    At her concert at the Y.M.C.A. Hall to-night Miss Rubie Henry will sing arias by Handel (including the popular "Ombra mai fu") and the "Evening Prayer" from "Eli," with semi-chorus by the girls of the ...

    Article : 94 words
  41. FIJI SHIPPING.

    SUVA (1743m).—Arr: April 18, Makura, R.M.S., from Sydney, via Brisbane, en route to Vancouver. ...

    Article : 18 words
  42. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    A rifle shooting competition was commenced to-day at the Kiama butts, under the direction of the National Rifle Association in consequence of a difficulty betwen that body and the council of the South Coast ...

    Article : 471 words
  43. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 8 p.m. Queensland.—Overland, 3.45 p.m. Fiji, via Newcastle.—Fiona, 8 a.m. ...

    Article : 287 words
  44. THE NEPEAN SEAT.

    Sir—Some weeks ago you kindly gave me space to sound a note of warning as to the political situation in this electorate. I would now ask your indulgence to allow me to make ...

    Article : 291 words
  45. A NEW STAR.

    Mr. W. E. Raymond, the officer in charge of the Sydney Observatory, received a letter yesterday morning with reference to a "star" seen close to the sun early in the month. As ...

    Article : 248 words
  46. ASLEEP ON SINKING HULK.

    While Captain James Bell and his wife were sleeping on one of Wallace and Co.'s hulks near Darling Island, about 2 a.m. yesterday, the hulk was rapidly filling with ...

    Article : 141 words
  47. LABOUR IN POWER.

    Sir,—Certain questions contained in this morning's leader on "Labour in Power" provoke comment. You ask, "Is defence to be made the sport of disloyalists, and are ...

    Article : 292 words
  48. DESPATCH OF MAILS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OTHER PLACES.

    Despatched.—Overland to Adelaide, thence per Orient Company's steamer Otway. Wednesday, March 20. Letters.—Registered, 3.30 p.m.; ordinary, 5.30 p.m. Two pence the ½oz for United Kingdom, Canada ...

    Article : 150 words
  49. NEW CLUBS.

    In Brisbane a rifle club has been formed from the Legion of Scouts while in Adelaide the South African Soldiers' Association have formed a club LITHGOW, Monday. ...

    Article : 118 words
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  51. Advertising

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