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  2. OUR NEW BURDENS.

    Apart altogether from the new tariff, complaints are arising concerning the slow and cumbersome methods in vogue at the Customs Department. A merchant remarked on ...

    Article : 204 words
  3. THE MONOWAI.

    The drifting steamer Monowai, of the Union Company's fleet, was picked up 284 miles from Sydney by the Mokola, another Union liner, on Thursday afternoon, and towed to ...

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  4. THE ELECTIONS.

    The Premier (Mr. Carruthers) entertained his committee and a number of supporters in the Rockdale Town Hall on Friday evening. Alderman J. F. Hogerty presided. ...

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  5. SHIPPING.

    Manuka, s, 4505 tons, Captain Phillips, from Newcastle. Union S.S. Co., Limited, agents. Hunter, s, 1840 tons, Captain Warne, from Newcastle. Newcastle and H.R. S.S. Company, Limited, ...

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  6. VICTORIA.

    The wages of operative bootmakers have been increased by the Bootmakers' Wages Board from 45s to 48s per week. ...

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  7. WOMEN'S WORK.

    The New South Wales section of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work attracted the record crowd so far on Saturday, when the attendance exceeded that of the opening ...

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  8. THE MOMAWAI'S PASSENGERS.

    The passengers on the Monowai were:— From Wellington—Saloon. Misses Howley, Hamilton, Cummings, Wheeler, Nelson, C. Morris (3), Jones, Mesdames Jones, Corby, ...

    Article : 203 words
  9. WARANGA BASIN WASTE.

    Summarising the opinions formed during his visit to the Waranga Basin yerterday, Mr. Bent remarked that much of the criticism levelled at the work seemed to be justified. ...

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  10. THE PORT STEPHENS.

    The Port Stephens represents the only case of recent years of a steamer being left to her fate in Australian waters. This vessel, after breaking down in the Southern Ocean, was ...

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  11. THE THEATRES.

    The theatres were crowded last evening. "Raffles," which was produced at the Princess Theatre for the first time in Melbourne, had a cordial reception. "The Dairymaids" is ...

    Article : 74 words
  12. BENEFITS OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    There is no doubt that if a vessel fitted with wireless installations became disabled in the Tasman Sea, and there was a wireless telegraphic station at Sydney, much time would ...

    Article : 291 words
  13. ARMIDALE WOMEN INDIGNANT.

    At a largely attended meeting of women at the School of Arts, a motion protesting against the tariff and the increase of Federal members' salaries were unanimously carried. ...

    Article : 143 words
  14. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    On arrival of the White Star liner Afrie yesterday, two men were arrested on a charge of having deserted from the Royal Australian Artillery at Albany. ...

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  15. DEPARTURES.—Sept. 14.

    Mongolia, R.M.S., for London, via ports. Moravian, s, for Durban, Capetown, and London, via ports. St. Louis, s, for Noumea. ...

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  16. APPRECIATION AND COMPLAINT.

    Sir. F. W. Jackson, manager of the Union B.S. Company, stated:—"I desire to express my appreciation of the assistance rendered by the singalmaster at South Head. From ...

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  17. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Word has been received, from Pin Gin that a native reached that centre from outback with some gold, which he says he found 150 miles in a north-easterly direction, and not ...

    Article : 58 words
  18. AN ADELAIDE PROTEST.

    The timber merchants of Adelaide waited on the Minister of Customs yesterday, and emphatically protested against the new duties upon wood, wicker, and cane, which they ...

    Article : 69 words
  19. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Sept. 16.

    South Australian, s, for Suva; Rocklily, for Namhucca River; Rosedale, s, for Manning River; Duroby, s, for Tweed River; Pyrmont, s, for Port Macquarie; Newcastle, s, for Newcastle; Wauchope, s, for Port ...

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  20. A CHARGE OF MURDER.

    The inquest on the body of the murdered woman, Miss Fouracre, was concluded on Saturday, when the accused Dekitchelan was committed for trial on a charge of murder. ...

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  21. CLEARANCES.—Sept. 14.

    Mongolia, R.M.S., 9505 tons, Captain Preston, for London, via ports. Moravin, s, 4573 tons, Captain Simpson, for London, via South Africa. ...

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  22. QUEENSLAND.

    The second sale of the 1907-8 series was held yesterday. There was a large attendance of buyers, and 11,233 bales were catalogued. Competition was keen, and very ...

    Article : 75 words
  23. A CONDOBOLIN PROTEST.

    At a meeting of 50 landowners of the town and district held in the Royal Hall yesterday under the presidency of the Mayor, the following resolution was carried:—"That this ...

    Article : 49 words
  24. NEW ZEALAND.

    AUCKLAND.—Arr: Sept. 15, Katanga, s, from Calcutta. WELLINGTON.—Dep: Sept. 14, Pelotas, bqtn, for Sydney. ...

    Article : 29 words
  25. "IN SPITE OF POLITICIANS."

    The ninth annual picnic of the employees of Beale and Co., Ltd., was held at Correy's Gardens, Cabarita, on Saturday, under pleasant weather conditions. Mr. C. J. Vader, ...

    Article : 688 words
  26. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    Average rainfall for 48 years, 48,690. Average for 40 years, Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 37,054. Rainfall, January 1, 1907, to September 14, 26,849. Total for corresponding period last year, 23,060. ...

    Article : 305 words
  27. NEWCASTLE.

    On Saturday the steamer Norman Isles arrived at Newcastle from Manila and Hongkong, after a passage of 21 days. Captain Sorenson reports that fine weather was met ...

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  28. PROTEST FROM BEGA.

    The Mayor presided over a largely attended public meeting in the School of Arts last night, when a resolution was carried strongly protesting against the Federal tariff. It was ...

    Article : 91 words
  29. MONOWAT'S PREVIOUS DISABLEMENT.

    On October 17, 1901, when two days out from the Bluff, bound for Australia, the Monowai struck something—thought to have been a piece of partly-submerged wreckage—and a ...

    Article : 188 words
  30. IMPORTS.—Sept. 14.

    Kish, s, from New York, via ports: 273 bxs mowers, 198 cs tobacco, 150 pkgs axes, 715 pkgs wire, 116 cs sewing machines, 322 kgs horseshoes, 50 cs soap, 559 pkgs painters' goods, 243 pkgs steel, 2127 bdls bars, 127 ...

    Article : 189 words
  31. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday the Scaffolding Bill was taken through committee with amendments. Mr. Denny concluded his second reading ...

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  32. COAL AND OTHER EXPORTS.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs-house to-day.—Manapo[?], s, for Suva, via Sydney, with 750 tons coal; Tarcoola, s, for Port Pirie, via Port Augusta, with 4200 ...

    Article : 65 words
  33. CONDEMNATION IN ADELAIDE.

    At the annual meeting of the Australian National League to-day it was resolved,—"That in the opinion of this meeting the proposed Federal tariff is prejudicial to all classes, and ...

    Article : 60 words
  34. EXPORTS.—Sept. 14.

    Mongolia, R.M.S., for London, via ports; 357 bls wool, 5161 ingots tin, 726 bgs ore, 250 bgs ashes, 59 brs bullion, 81 cs pearshell, 34 cs jam, 1613 crts rabbits, 7619 cres lamb, 150 cres pork, 4000 cres mutton, ...

    Article : 255 words
  35. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Land Tax Bill was read the third t[?] in the Assembly last night. The measure was subsequently sent to the Council and real the first time. ...

    Article : 120 words
  36. LABOUR IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The following resolution was arrived at during the fourth annual conference of the United Labour party, which was concluded on Thursday:—"That a special plebiscite shall ...

    Article : 107 words
  37. TRADES SUPPORT PROTECTION.

    At a meeting of the Fremantle Trades Hall Association the following resolution was carried:—"This association affirms its loyal adherence to the policy of protection, and ...

    Article : 65 words
  38. DEPARTURE OF THE MOKOIA.

    The Mokola left the wharf at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, bound to Auckland, and a small crowd of persons gave cheers as she glided out. The cornet-player, who, with a violinist, had ...

    Article : 127 words
  39. THE MAILS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 316 words
  40. AGITATION IN THE WEST.

    A public meeting, held under the auspices of the Protectionists' League of Western Australia in the Perth Town hall last night, carried the following resolutions:—"That this ...

    Article : 321 words
  41. CARDINAL MORAN UNCERTAIN.

    Yesterday afternoon Cardinal Moran paid a visit to Waterloo to lay the foundationstone of a schoolroom in connection with the Mount Carmel Church, Elizabeth-street. ...

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  42. MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES.

    Work still continues exceedingly brisk at the ironworks. All the mills, and also the steel furnaces, have worked full time. A couple of new puddling furnaces have been ...

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  43. ATTEMPTED ESCAPE OF PRISONER.

    James Clancy was charged at the police court on Friday with assault in company, thereby occasioning actual bodily harm, and was remanded for a week. This was in ...

    Article : 104 words
  44. MONOWAI TO BE DOCKED.

    The Monowai, after discharging her cargo, will be docked for repairs. Her departure for New Zealand cannot be fixed until it is known when the repairs to the rudder will be ...

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  45. THE MEISSEN.

    The G. A. steamer Meissen, from Hamburg July 25, arrived at Fremantle on Saturday. ...

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  46. THE ILMA.

    The barquentine Ilma, from the Thames, arrived at Sydney on Saturday with a cargo of timber. She did light winds at the outset and a succession of W and SW squalls, lasting till Monday, Sept. 9, when ...

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  47. DRIFTS IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS.

    A remarkable instance of the kind was the mishap that befell the Perthshire. This vessel left Sydney on April 26, 1899, with 1900 tons of frozen meat and 600 tons of produce, ...

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  48. THE WHAKARUA.

    The Tysor liner Whakarua, of about 6600 tons, arrived at Melbourne on Saturday on her maiden voyage from London. ...

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  49. VICTORIAN COAL-MINING.

    There is, in the opinion of the Premier (Mr. Bent), an opportunity for great developments in the coal-mining industry of Victoria, and he is at present giving earnest consideration ...

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  50. G.M.S. SCHARNHORST.

    The Scharnhorst, from Bremen Aug. 7. arrived at Fremantle on Saturday. ...

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  51. THE UGANDA.

    The Uganda, from Calcutta Aug. 15, arrived at Melbourne on Saturday. ...

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  52. THE YARRA.

    Huddart, Parker's new collier Yarra arrived on Saturday from Newcastle, 48 hours behind time. In the early part of the voyage rough weather was experienced, and on September 10 she had to be hove to. ...

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  53. THE FISHERIES.

    Major A. Spain presided at the meeting of the Fisheries Board on Wednesday. The manager of the North Coast S. N. Company wrote annoucing that the company had decided to carry cans of trout ...

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  54. MESSACERIES MARITIMES.

    The Oceanien will leave Noumea on Sept. 18, and Sydney on Oct. 7, Melbourne 10th, Adelaide 12th, and due Marseilles Nov. 15. The Caledonien, from Marseilles Aug. 28, is due ...

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  55. TAXPAYERS' DEMONSTRATION.

    A demonstration by the taxpayers will be held in the Sydney Town Hall this day. Dr. J. M. M'Donough will preside, and the speakers will include Senator Neild and Mr. Leo ...

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  56. HAWAIIAN FISHERIES.

    We have received from Mr. G. M. Bowers, Chief Commissioner of the United States Fish Commission, a record of the "Aquatic Resources of the Hawaiian Islands," written by Professor David Starr Jordon and ...

    Article : 537 words
  57. Y.M.C.A. BUILDING FUND.

    The Dunedin Y.M.C.A. collected over £15,000 in 14 days for their new buildings. ...

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  58. REFERENCE NOTES.

    Correspondence intended for transmission by this vessel must be specially endorsed with the name of the ship. It letters for Queensland will be accepted without ...

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  59. ADVERTISING THE LAND.

    Mr. C. M. Newman, representing Howard Smith Proprietary, Ltd., reached Fremantle yesterday by the Seharnhorst after a trip round the world. He was greatly impressed ...

    Article : 115 words
  60. MELBOURNE S.S. CO.

    The Monaro is due at Fremantle on Wednesday from eastern States. The Hobart was expected to leave Fremantle on Saturday for eastern States. ...

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  61. MR. M'GOWEN'S MAJORITY.

    The returning officer at Redforn has reported to the Chief Secretary's Department that, on checking his result slips on September 11, he found that the totals he should have furnished ...

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  62. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.

    The junior rally in connection with the Christian Endeavour Convention took place at the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon. The hall was a perfect sea of children's faces, members of junior societies in the ...

    Article : 402 words
  63. MILITARY EDUCATION.

    An important scheme, covering the creation of a naval and military institute, has been approved by the Minister of Defence (Mr. Ewing). ...

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  64. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    CAIRNS.—Arr: Sept. 14, Eastern, s, from Japan. Dep: Sept. 14, Bergedorf, s, for Hamburg; Wodonga, s, for Sydney. BRISBANE.—Arr: Sept. 15, Palma, from Japan. ...

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  65. BALLARAT GOLF TOURNAMENT.

    The Ballarat golf tournament was concluded yesterday, the chief event being the open championship, in which a number of well-known professionals competed. In this ...

    Article : 181 words
  66. SULKY KICKED TO PIECES.

    Peter Macnamara, a resident of Lindefild, was driving with his wife, child, and mother down a steep hill near the Gladesville Lunatic Asylum yesterday, when his horse started ...

    Article : 126 words
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