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  2. SOUTH COAST.

    Yesterday being the fortnightly pay for all [?]llieries on the South Coast. Saturday is always looked upon as a bush time for the business people. Large crowds, as usual, were ...

    Article : 490 words
  3. LATE WAR NEWS.

    Late War Cables will be found on Page 8. LATE WAR NEWS. General Sir Douglas Halg, in his noon ...

    Article : 44 words
  4. IRISH SITUATION.

    General Sir John Maxwell will retire from the Irish command during this month. Major-General Sir Bryan Mahon will succeed him. The "daily Telegraph's" Dublin ...

    Article : 90 words
  5. CALLED UP.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 115 words
  6. POZIERES.

    The following letter has been received by Mr. A. J. Harris, of Wattle-street, Sydney, from his son, Private H. W. Harris, with the Australian Expeditionary Forces in France. ...

    Article : 919 words
  7. WAR CASUALTIES.

    Ptc. J. B. Ritchie, brother of Mr. A. Ritchie, a returned soldier, now living at Goulburn, has been killed in action in France. He was 21 years of age, and sailed in the first ...

    Article : 152 words
  8. VICTORIAN SPORTING.

    No fewer than 25 or the 37 horses holding Melbourne Cup engagements were cut under silk on Saturday, nine of them taking pait in the Hotham Handicap namely, Marculfus, ...

    Article : 414 words
  9. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,423 words
  10. MELBOURNE FACTORIES.

    The first serious effects of the coal strike were felt in Melbourne yesterday when a large number of manufacturers found that they were prevented from securing a supply of coal to ...

    Article : 384 words
  11. GREECE.

    Admiral du Fournet has sent the Greek Government a fresh severe Note. It is believed the Note refers to the arrest of German and Greek spies who ...

    Article : 79 words
  12. COLLISION AT SEA.

    The North-western Railway Company's steamer Connemarra (833 tons), shortly after leaving Greenore for Holyhead, in a heavy gale, collided with the steamer Retriever ...

    Article : 166 words
  13. EXPULSION TACTICS.

    The Labour Federation Council has resolved that no members, State or Federal, should be expelled from the Labour party for advecating conscription. It was further resolved ...

    Article : 103 words
  14. COMMONWEALTH FIGURES.

    Up to November 2 the number reported in the Commonwealth was 183,592, and of these 171,158 were examined, 88,323 found fit, 48,304 unfit, 27,414 doubtful, and 7081 tempotarily ...

    Article : 151 words
  15. IN THE FIRING LINE.

    Mr. F. W. Massey and Sir Joseph Ward, of New Zealand, attended a presentation of medals to New Zealanders in France. They visited and addressed numerous units ...

    Article : 158 words
  16. QUEENSLAND RAILWAYS.

    In view of the possible stoppage of coal supplies and the necessity for conserving the stocks in hand, the Railway Department has decided to reduce train services as far as ...

    Article : 49 words
  17. TRAINING NOTES.

    Rain fell heavlly and steadily during, the early hours of Saturday morning, but it fined up while most of the work was being done, and, though it was very sloppy underfoot, the ...

    Article : 936 words
  18. NEW YORK STRIKERS.

    Six unionists taking part in the subway strike have been arrested and charged with dynamiting a station on October 24. The police declare that one man has ...

    Article : 47 words
  19. UNFOUNDED REPORT.

    A manifesto was issued in Sydney a few days ago by the Trades Union Congress, apparently intending to convey the impression that the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) ...

    Article : 92 words
  20. RAILWAY WORKERS.

    Mr. G. C. Bodkin, secretary of the railway workers' section of the A.W.U., was recently informed that some of the members of his union employed at Darling Harbour ...

    Article : 153 words
  21. FUNERAL OF MRS. S. COWARD.

    The funeral of the late Mrs. Stanley Coward (daughter of Mr. G. W. Fuller, Deputy Lender of the State Opposition) took place on Saturday afternoon at Rookwood Cemetery. A ...

    Article : 201 words
  22. EMPIRE'S RESOURCES.

    A deputation from the Colonial Institute waited on Mr. Bonnr Law (Secretary of State for the Colonies) to-day. and urged the appointment of a committee to improve ...

    Article : 71 words
  23. SCHOOLMASTER'S EXEMPTION.

    The military authorities last week obtained leave from Mr. Justice Hood to appeal from his decision to the High Court in regard to the exemption granted to Richard Penrose ...

    Article : 49 words
  24. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

    Betting of the heaviest description prevails on the result of the Presidential campaign, the odds being 10 to 7 on favour of Mr. Hughes, whose strengthening is attributed to ...

    Article : 56 words
  25. RESULT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The compulsory training figures are:—Reported, 8136; examined, 8116; fit, 3834; unfit, 2465; doubtful, 1515; temporarily unfit, 302; applications for exemption, 2853; commenced ...

    Article : 35 words
  26. DIVIDED AUTHORITY.

    When seen last night the Attorney-General (Mr. Hall) said:—I have been in communication with the Minister for the Navy (Mr. Jensen), and am hopeful of being able to ...

    Article : 235 words
  27. A.M.C. COMFORTS FUND.

    The first annual meeting of honorary workers attached to the A.M.C. Comforts Fund was held is the B.M.A.-buildings, Elizabeth-street, Sydney. Lad[?] Anderson-Stuart presided. ...

    Article : 398 words
  28. RECRUITING.

    At Victoria Barracks yesterday only 14 re— cruits were accepted for active service out of a total of 32 who offered themselves. The feature of the last week's voluntary ...

    Article : 197 words
  29. "NEARER EVENS."

    The campaign speeches have closed. The betting is now nearer evens. The result is most doubtful. The "Herald," as a result of a "straw vote ...

    Article : 73 words
  30. CASUALTIES.

    George Wilson (11), living at 2 Wallora-avenue, Newtown, alignted from a tram yesterday afternoon in King-street, Newtown, and was running around the back of the car, ...

    Article : 83 words
  31. SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON

    Sir Ernest Shackleton has arrived at New Orieans, on route to Wellington, in order to sail from Dunedin to the rescue of the ten members of the expedition, who were left in ...

    Article : 57 words
  32. SHIPPING.

    The Shaw Savill and Albion steamer Delphic arrived from Wellington yesterday, with 70 bags of mall for Commonwealth ports. The agents intended to have her buner here. ...

    Article : 135 words
  33. BOATING FATALITY.

    Alfred Roy Connolly, aged 23, a resident of Stockton, was drowned in Fern Bay to-day. He had been out fishing with two companions, when their boat capsized, throwing ...

    Article : 92 words
  34. COLLIERY PROPRIETORS.

    The colliery proprietors of New South Wales issued the following official statement on Friday. "In July, 1915, the employees made a ...

    Article : 1,000 words
  35. NEW RUSSIAN LOAN.

    It is anticipated that a new Russian loan of £10,000,000, at 5[?] per cent., will be issued. It is estimated that the bonds will yield nearly 7 per cent. ...

    Article : 38 words
  36. REJECTED VOLUNTEERS.

    A correspondent volces what he states is a complaint of unfair treatment to rejected volunteers in the called-up camps. He writes: "There are a number of young men who have ...

    Article : 155 words
  37. DRIVER'S DEATH.

    Michael O'Leary. 60, employed by Young and Ralli, at Milong, was run over by a waggon yesterday and killed. He had takne a load of wool from Milong to Milvale. When ...

    Article : 98 words
  38. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 187 words
  39. SHIPPING ACCIDENTS.

    The steamer Westmeath, which left Port Alma on July 14, and called at Bowen, Townsville Brisbane, Sydney, and Capetown, has arrived at London with her cargo on fire in ...

    Article : 62 words
  40. COASTAL STEAMSHIP SERVICE.

    Although all the coal in the Comnonwealth has been commandeered by the Federal authorities, the coastal steamship service will continue for a few days. ...

    Article : 79 words
  41. FATAL FALL.

    Thomas M'Milian, 44, cook, a native of Ireland was found dead yesterday morning in a trench 3 feet deep by 2 feet wide, alongside a building being erected at the rear of No. ...

    Article : 52 words
  42. RACING IN ENGLAND.

    The flat racing season has ended. Mr. E. Hulton is the leading owner, with twenty-two wins, amounting to £13,764; the Earl of Derby is second, and the Duke of Portland third. ...

    Article : 53 words
  43. CARNATION SOCIETY.

    The annual exhibition of the Camation Society of New South Wales was held on Saturday at the I.O.O.F. Temple. Elizabeth-street. Mr. J. H. Maiden, the director of the Botanie Gardens, supervised a ...

    Article : 149 words
  44. MISSIONARY COLLEGE.

    The ceremony of blessing the new apostolic school of the Sacred Heart of Jesus took place yesterday at Douglas Park. The college was built 70 years ago, and was originally ...

    Article : 309 words
  45. BARRIER FATALITY.

    Henry Newman, 68 years of age, a signaller employed by the Silverton Tramway Company, was run over by a rake of trucks at Belnde-street crossing on Friday night, and instantly ...

    Article : 48 words
  46. TASMANIA.

    The coal strike has caught Tasmania unprepared. The chief users, the gas companies and the railways, have about a month's supply, and there are about 2500 tons in the harbour. ...

    Article : 55 words
  47. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 160 words
  48. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    All engagements: Darrawa, Bourlang, High Rock, Tosson, Sanctity, Naxbery, Bob Royal, Kunapa, Ulva's Isle, and Secret Service. Cup Hurdle Race: Macnanghty. ...

    Article : 66 words
  49. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Irrigation Commission has decided to proceed with the election of saleyards at Leeton almost immediately, to allow of regular sales of stock and produce being held. ...

    Article : 162 words
  50. ARMY BAKERY.

    The operations of the Army Service Corps bakery at Featherston camp resulted in a saving of nearly a halfpenny per pound. ...

    Article : 28 words
  51. QUEENSLAND MINERS.

    Mr. E. H. Reeves, representative of the Balgowan Collieries in Toowoomba, stated to-day that men to the number of about 40 went out on strike yesterday in sympathy ...

    Article : 116 words
  52. LATE SHIPPING.

    [?]humata, s, 1156 tons, Captain Matheson, from New Zealand ports. R. S. Lamb and Co., Ltd., agents. Koolonga, s, 1260 tons, from South Australia, M[?] wraith, McEacharn, and Co., Ltd., agents. ...

    Article : 16 words
  53. STATE CATTLE STATIONS.

    The State Government has aequired six more State cattle stations, namely, Dots-wood (which is situated on the Burdekin River), Brooklyn, Maltlind Downs, Silver ...

    Article : 73 words
  54. TELEGRAPHIC.

    NEWCASTLE (62m).—Arr: Nov. 1, Archer, s, Newcastle, s, Craonne, s, and Orissa, s, from Sydney: Tambar. s, Nara[?], s, from the Bellinger River Nov. 5. Hunter, s, Camira, s, from Sydney. Dep: Nov. [?], ...

    Article : 166 words
  55. DEATH OF CAPTAIN BUTCHART.

    A wireless message has been received by the management in Sydney of Levers Pacific Plantation. Limited, announcing the death or Captain Charles Henry Butchart at Gavutu, in the ...

    Article : 220 words
  56. WHAT IS THE ISSUE?

    Sir,—Your issue of November 3 reports that the Anti-Conscription League has carried resolutione urging that, in view of the N.S.W. majority against conscription, the Federal ...

    Article : 168 words
  57. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  58. STEAMERS IN COLLISION.

    A collision occurred off Cape Moreton early on Saturday morning between the steamer Bopple, inward bound from Maryborough, en route to Sydney, and the pilot steamer ...

    Article : 64 words
  59. LOG ON RAILWAY.

    Yesterday the passengers by the Rock-Oaklands train reported that the enginedriver had to pull up his train, as a large log had been placed across the line. The log was ...

    Article : 146 words
  60. SHARKS AT COOGEE.

    The public who flocked down to Coogee for surfing yesterday morning had an unpleasant surpirse. About half-past 10 there big sharks were sighted close in, and the ...

    Article : 133 words
  61. EARLY CLOSING.

    Sir,—Parliament has just considered a law to let publicans serve soft drinks after 6 p.m. Why such superfluous legislation, as they have been doing so ever since the so-called 6 o'clock ...

    Article : 94 words
  62. DISTURBING A MEETING.

    Robert Miller, a horse-trainer, was charged at the Dubbo Police Court with having disturbed a public meeting which wns being addressed by Senator Millen in the Empire Hall ...

    Article : 81 words
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