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  2. TRAIN SERVICES.

    At the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting yesterday the Minister for Railways. Mr. Coyne, announced that on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Railways it ...

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  3. LATE WAR NEWS.

    General Sir Douglas Haig, in his noon report to-day, says:—The enemy shelled our new front last night on both sides of the Anere, and in the neighbourhood ...

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  4. STATE SESSION.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon there were a number of references to the coal stilke, which are reported elsewhere. The Speaker informed the House on its ...

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  5. U.S.A. PRESIDENT.

    Judge Hughes, the Republican candidate for the Presidency, has conceded the election of Dr. Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic candidate. ...

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  6. BRICK AND TILE WORKS.

    Practically every brickmaking establishment in the metropolitan area is closing down, or has already done so. Stocks of fuel in hand are not heavy in the most fortunate ...

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  7. SOUTH COAST.

    Messrs. S. Bird and D. Duncombe, the delegates frmo the South Coast, arrived in Sydney yesterday, Mr. Bird, president of the Illawarra branch of the Federation, said the ...

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  8. ZEEBRUGGE RAIDED.

    The Admiralty announce:—Naval acroplanes attacked yesterday seaplane sheds at Zeebrugge and destroyers alongside the mole. One of the destroyers was hit. ...

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  9. JACK LONDON DEAD.

    The death is announced of Jack London, the author. He died at Glenellen, California, from uremia. [Jack London, who was only 40 years of ...

    Article : 72 words
  10. THE FACTORIES.

    Furniture factories all over the city and suburbs are making temporary arrangements to obtain power. The usual method is by installing petrol or benzine engines, but a ...

    Article : 176 words
  11. THE MAILS.

    The Postal authorities notify that, in connection with the further curtailment of the railway services on and from the 24th inst. (Friday), the following alterations will be ...

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  12. GREECE.

    The German, Austrian, Bulgarian, and Turkish Ministers left at noon on Wednesday. The Greek Government normally ...

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  13. EXCITED WOOL MARKET.

    The wool markets of London and Bradford are greatly excited. There is a great scramble for spot lots at sensational prices owing to reports of the acquisition by the ...

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  14. PROPRIETORS' OFFER.

    "The offer made by the colliery proprietors in their telegram to the Prime Minister, of the bank to bank system, based on the provison in the English Act, is," said Mr. Willis ...

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  15. WAR CASUALTIES.

    Lieutenant William George Devitt, reported killed in action in France, was the son of the late Senior-Constable Devitt, of the Detective Office. He was formerly Deputy Town Clerk ...

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  16. NORTHERN PORTS.

    The position of the northern ports, from the food point of view, is likely to be serious in consequence of the interruption of the coastal steamship services. Such ports ...

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  17. THE BRITANNIC.

    The Admiralty report that there were no wounded aboard the Britannic when she was sunk. ...

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  18. DEATH OF FRANCIS JOSEPH.

    The "Tribune" says of the late Austrian Emperor that his life went out with the fate of his ancient empire in doubt. The "New York Times" says: His band drips ...

    Article : 117 words
  19. COAL STOCKS.

    Every effort is being made by the Naval Department to keep all public utility services going. This, it is pointed out, is specially necessary in connection with the ...

    Article : 158 words
  20. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Dr. E. Doyen, who claimed to have discovered the cancer microbe. ...

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  21. CASUALTIES.

    An inquiry was held yesterday by the Acting City Coroner (Mr. J. Jamieson) concerning the death of Thomas Roberts, aged 55 years, which occurred at No. 1 ...

    Article : 52 words
  22. IN PARLIAMENT.

    Claiming the privilege of a personal explanation in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. Estell, late Minister for Mines and Labour and Industry, stated that ...

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  23. GAS.

    Mr. Wilson, chief engineer of the Australian Gaslight Company, stated yesterday that it had been discovered that people in restaurants were using gas for cooking and ...

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  24. DIED OF WOUNDS.

    Private Andrew Cullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cullen, of Rosebank, Rayner-street, Leichhardt, died in the 11th Stationary Hospital, France, on November 16, from the effects of ...

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  25. SHIPPING.

    Huddart, Parker, Limited, state that the steamer Zealandia will sail on Saturday as originally arranged. NEWCASTLE, Thursday. ...

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  26. COLLISION WITH A SULKY.

    A verdict of accidental death was returned by the Acting City Coroner (Mr. J. Jamieson) at an inquiry held yesterday concerning the death of Stanley Simpson, aged 22 years. ...

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  27. THE QUESTION AT ISSUE.

    Sir,—One hears so many various accounts of the cause for the coal strike, and arguments as to the position taken up by both sides to the dispute, that I am sure a clear, but short ...

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  28. TRAMWAY APPEALS BOARD.

    Under the provisions of an Act assented to on October 3, a new board is to be appointed to bear appeals from the Railway and Tramway staff. The final sitting of the old board was ...

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  29. MANLY FERRIES.

    The directors of the Manly Ferry Company propose making a further reduction in the service from Sunday next. At a meeting of the board to be held to-day the position will be ...

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  30. DIED.

    Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hilder, of Milton Park, Ingleburn, have received word that their eldest son, Lance-corporal T. E. Hilder, 22 years of age, has died at the front after 17 months of ...

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  31. WOUNDED.

    Lieut. Auberon G. Herbert (previously reported ill) has now been wounded in France. He took part in the landing at Gallipoli, and after five months' service was invalided to ...

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  32. BRIQUETTES.

    Sir,—Without going into the merits or demerits of this most disastrous strike, I might point out that in nearly every coal mine in Australia there are at present tens of ...

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  33. DEATH OF MRS. FOSBERY.

    The death took place yesterday at her residence, Eaton, Bayswater-road, of Mrs. Harrietto Fosbery, wife of Mr. Edmund Walcott Fosbery, C.M.G., M.L.C., formerly ...

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  34. MANLY.

    The Manly Gas Co. has made successful application to the Gas Board to be brought within the scope of the light and power proclamation, with the result that the residents ...

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  35. MR. WADE'S BILL.

    Mr. J. J. Cohen, M.L.A., remarked yesterday that the position in which the Prime Minister now found himself was exactly similar to that which confronted Mr. Wade in 1909. "On that ...

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  36. LATE SHIPPING.

    COASTWISE: Erina, s, with motor launch in [?] from Broken Bay; Kallawatta, s, from the Hawkesbury River; Stormbird, s, from Lake Macquarie. ...

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  37. RECRUITING.

    Eighty-nine men presented themselves for enlistment at Victoria Barracks yesterday, and 55 were accepted. For two nights only the enrolling office ...

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  38. TRAFFIC ON RAILWAYS.

    The Railway Commissioners notify that, in view of the prevailing conditions, arrangements will be brought into force on and from Monday next, November 27, 1916, whereby ...

    Article : 356 words
  39. TELEGRAPHIC.

    GOODE ISLAND (2005m).—Dep: Nov. 23, [?] for Sydney. CAIRNS (1418m).—Nov. 23, Wyreema, s, from Brisbane. ...

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  40. THE PROCLAMATION.

    When informed that the men sentenced to imprisonment for failing to report themselves under the proclamation calling up all single men between the ages of 21 and 35 years ...

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  41. SUBSTITUTES PERMITTED.

    During the continuance of the strike the fire insurance companies have decided to allow the use of portable acetylene lamps, portable methylated spirit and kerosene ...

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  42. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1293m).—Dep: Moeraki, s, 6.30 p.m., for Sydney. ...

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  43. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  44. POSTAL DELIVERY.

    The Postal Department invites attention to the probable cessation of the running of lifts throughout the city, and intimates that in the absence of lift ...

    Article : 190 words
  45. FAILURE TO ENROL.

    While the sentences against men who are now in gaol for having failed to comply with the war service regulations are to be annulled, it is not the intention of the ...

    Article : 131 words
  46. UNDER 18 YEARS.

    It has been reported from headquartors of the A.I.F. that numerous applications, supported by birth certificates are being received from parents for the return of their ...

    Article : 115 words
  47. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  48. THE TRAMS.

    The speed of the Sydney trams is to be reduced. This has been found necessary to meet present conditions. A test was made last night when the trams were running the ...

    Article : 332 words
  49. ENGINEER OFFICERS' TRAINING SCHOOL.

    Applications will be received by the Staff Officer for Engineers, Victoria Barracks, up to 27th inst., from civil engineers, architects, and licensed surveyors, who are desirous of being ...

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  50. WAR QUESTIONS.

    "Uncertain" (Paddington).—He will not now have to go into camp. "Lass" (Bankstown).—You should draw 5/6½ a day, which works out at £3/17/7 each fortnight. ...

    Article : 168 words
  51. DESTRUCTION OF GARBAGE.

    The working of the North Sydney Council's garbage destructor is likely to be interrupted if the strike continues. ...

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  52. USE OF COAL.

    The regulations under the War Precautions Act dealing with the coal situation were approved by the Federal Executive Council to-day. The regulations read as follows:— ...

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  53. TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

    The Central Technical College, at Ultimo, and the trades schools in the suburbs, have been closed owing to shortage of electricity and gas for power and lighting purposes. ...

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  54. PRODUCE TRADE.

    So far the produce trade of Sussex-street has not been materially affected by the strike, as the majority of the coastal fleet is still running. ...

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  55. CORPORAL BALDWIN HONOURED

    Mrs. M. A. Baldwin, of Euroma, Rose Bay, has been informed that her only son, Corporal C. C. H. Baldwin, has been awarded the military medal Corporal Baldwin is 23 years of ...

    Article : 37 words
  56. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

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  57. SUSPENSION OF RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.

    Meetings of local railway men were held to consider the suspension of railway employees at Eskbank in connection with the refusal to handle what was considered to be coal loaded ...

    Article : 59 words
  58. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In the Legislative Council yesterday, Mr. Winchcombe moved that certain of the bylaws under the Meat Industry Act tabled on November 1 be disallowed. He urged that ...

    Article : 420 words
  59. REFERENDUM.

    In the return of the writ for the referendum the number of informal ballot papers was shown to be 57,483, in addition to the total vote of 2,231,116. This is regarded as a ...

    Article : 65 words
  60. NEGLIGENT MOTORING.

    Mr. A. B. Piddington, K. C., chairman of the Interstate Commission, was charged at the Prahran Court to-day with having driven a motor car negligently on the Toorak-road on ...

    Article : 71 words
  61. VOLUNTEERS.

    Sir,—I have been speaking to several young hefty men (married or else they would be at the war), and they, like myself, are [?] ...

    Article : 305 words
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