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  3. COUNTRY NEWS. — COLLAPSE OF A CULVERT.

    A peculiar accident happened to Mrs. Norman Nivlson. while she was driving near the post-office a covered drain collapsed, and the horse she was driving went through. ...

    Article : 49 words
  4. THE COMMONWEALTH. THE ENGLISH MAIL CONTRACT.

    Tenders closed to-day tor the English mail contract. The Acting Postmaster-General stated that he had received several, but he would not disclose the number. They will ...

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  6. THE CHURCHES.

    The opening ceremonies to-day in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Singleton aroused much interest in the town and district. Nearly 1000 persons were ...

    Article : 650 words
  7. NEW SOUTH WALES TELEPHONE SERVICE.

    Applications for telephone lines are being received in New South Wales at the rate of 2040 per annum. According to a return in the hands of the central administration, between ...

    Article : 67 words
  8. PUBLIC SERVICE INCREMENTS.

    The Treasurer, Sir John Forrest, stated today in regard to Publis service increments which were not granted out of last year's vote owing to the amount appropriated not being ...

    Article : 68 words
  9. STATE DEBTS.

    The Treasurer, promises that he has a scheme for the settlement of the State debts question, which he is going to submit to Parliament. He would not indicate the nature ...

    Article : 52 words
  10. TRADE MARKS ACT.

    An official error was made yesterday, when it was announced to the press representatives that the regulations under the Trade Marks Act had been adopted by the Executive ...

    Article : 121 words
  11. MINING ON GOVERNMENT LAND.

    The Minister for Home Affairs stated some time ago that he had received applications to mine on Commonwealth property. Legislation is necessary, and a bill is being drafted for ...

    Article : 38 words
  12. AN EASTER MANOEUVRE INCIDENT.

    In the course of the Easter manoeuvres at Langwarrin a body of men under Captain Crouch, M.P., were said to have surrendered to "the enemy." Whether Captain Crouch ...

    Article : 68 words
  13. NAVAL CADETS.

    It is improbable that a scheme for the training of naval cadets will be provided for in the Estimates for the coming 'year. The Military Board has been sitting for two days ...

    Article : 80 words
  14. THE SHORT RIFLE.

    The Minister for Defence has received a letter from Captain Collins, Commonwealth representative in London, stating that several important alterations are now the subject of ...

    Article : 71 words
  15. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were reopened this morning. Phillp Sullivan was charged with stealing 6cwt of antimony and 9 bags, the property of Benjamin Keys, of Hillgrove, and ...

    Article : 628 words
  16. THE MAY RAINFALL.

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  17. TASMANIA. — SETTLEMENT OP AN ELECTION APPEAL.

    The Chief Justice cat in Chambers to-day for the purpose of hearing a special case preliminary to hearing an appeal against the return of Mr. George Leatham for the New ...

    Article : 133 words
  18. FEDERAL POLITICS. THE LABOUR PARTY.

    The leader of the Federal Labour party had something to say yesterday in reply to recent criticisms of the party. "Mr. Joseph Cook seems rather illogical in devoting so' ...

    Article : 435 words
  19. THE DEFENCE ESTIMATES.

    The estimates which have been prepared by the Military Board exceed those, of last year by about £200,000. The Minister, Senator Playford, however, expects that they will be ...

    Article : 85 words
  20. MILITARY STAFF REORGANISATION.

    The question of several changes in the central defence administration is under consideration of the Minister for Defence, who has a scheme of rearrangement in hand in view ...

    Article : 51 words
  21. SHIPPING TELEGRAPHIC INFORMATION.

    A deputation from the Marine Board waited on the Premier to-day and obtained a promise that the Federal authorities would be urged to improve the present inadequate system of ...

    Article : 46 words
  22. CADET FORCES.

    A statement was made by the Minister for Defence to-day that he is of opinion that the command of the cadet forces should be given to Surgeon-General Williams. "He Is ...

    Article : 91 words
  23. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The ordinary monthly meeting of the council of the R.A.S. was held on Wednesday afternoon, Sir John See (president) in the chair. The secretary reported that cheques ...

    Article : 352 words
  24. PATENTS OFFICE APPOINTMENTS'.

    The Federal Public Service Commissioner has recommended Mr. R. G. Ferguson, officer In charge of Patents and Copyright Office in Western Australia, for the position of ...

    Article : 87 words
  25. ORGANISING THE WOMEN.

    Yesterday Mrs. Molyneux Parkes visited Wagga in the interests of the Women's Liberal League, and addressed a representative meeting of ladies, numbering over 60. She ...

    Article : 86 words
  26. GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

    Mr. Bent states with regard to the account for rent of Government House, that the Federal Government is asking the States to expend money on the promisos, and is not willing ...

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  27. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CRITICISED.

    Mr. W. H. Kelly, Federal representative for Wentworth, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Paddington branch of the Australian Liberal League last night at St. ...

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  28. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. FRESH CASE OF PLAGUE.

    A fresh case of plague was reported at Fremantle to-day. The patient is a married man, 39 years of age. ...

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  29. COMMERCE ACT REGULATIONS.

    On May 24 the secretary of the importers and Agents' Association wrote to the Comptroller-General of Customs, asking that the time for the bringing of the new regulations ...

    Article : 244 words
  30. AN ELECTION UPSET.

    In the Supreme Court to-day the Chief Justice, Mr. Parker, declared the election for Coolgardie seat in the Legislative Assembly null and void, on the ground that 38 votes ...

    Article : 111 words
  31. 'PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY.

    The following arrangements will be observed in the Postmaster-General's Department, New South Wales on Monday next, the 4th inst (Prince of Wales Birthday):— ...

    Article : 249 words
  32. WOOLCLASSING.

    Sir,—In reply to "Wool Trade's" letter in to-day's issue of the "Sydney Morning Herald," I content myself with stating that his representations are not correct. While it is ...

    Article : 130 words
  33. NEWCASTLE.

    The following were to-day's clearances:— Age, s, for Port Pirle, via Wallaroo, with 3100 tons coal; Fortunatus, s, for Singapore via Melbourne and Java, with 4500 tons coal; Ben ...

    Article : 100 words
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