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  2. THE EPIDEMIC.

    Three patients died from influenza in the metropolitan hospitals to-day and 23 new patients were admitted. The total number now under treatment is 704. ...

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  3. INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.

    Delegates representing the Newcastle Eight-hour Committee and the Labour Council met at the Trades Hall last night, for the purpose of considering the ...

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  4. DISTRICT NEWS.

    Major Percy Charlton, after nearly four years' active service, returned home on Wednesday evening. An informal welcome was accorded him by the Mayor ...

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  5. THE AFGHAN BORDER.

    A telegram from Allahabad reports that Afridi raiding parties were dispersed after suffering heavy casualties in the recent attacks on our posts. ...

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  6. BRITISH COAL STRIKE.

    Mr. Lloyd George, the Prime Minister, and other members of the Cabinet, have had a long conference with the coalowners. ...

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  7. THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

    In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr. Tudor (Vic.), the leader of the Opposition, inquired whether the head of the Government had any ...

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  8. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. Johnson, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, took the chair at hall-past two o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Palmer (Vic.) asked whether the ...

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  9. VIGOROUS HEALTH POLICY.

    Mr. David Storey, the new Minister for Public Health, takes up the reins of office with a good grip of essentials. In his former capacity of honorary Minister, it ...

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  10. IN NEWCASTLE.

    There were again no cases of influenza admitted yesterday to the Waratah Hospital. Two patients were discharged, and the ...

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  11. THE O.B.U.

    Mr. J. S. Garden, secretary to the One Big Union, stated this afternoon that the scheme, which alms at controlling all workers in the Commonwealth, has been ...

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  12. RUSSIANS IN ARCHANGEL.

    It is officially stated that General Iron-side reports that the Russian mutinies were principally on the Onega front, where there are no British troops, also ...

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  13. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    According to Mr. Ashford, the State Minister for Lands, no fewer than 1700 returned soldiers have already been accommodated with land in New South Wales. ...

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  14. ARMISTICE WITH RUMANIA.

    It is reported from Copenhagen that the Rumanian Press Bureau states that the Russian Bolshevik Commission is negotiating for peace with Rumania on the ...

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  15. THE PRINCE OF WALES.

    His Majesty has accepted President Wilson's invitation to the Prince of Wales to spend a few days in Washington, and New York, after his Canadian visit. ...

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  16. A STRIKE BALLOT.

    The triple alliance (miners, railwaymen and transport workers) yesterday discussed a resolution, moved by Mr. Frank Hodges, of the Miners' Federation, ...

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  17. LAMBTON MINERS.

    A meeting of the Lambton Miners' Lodge was held in Tiplady's Hall on Wednesday evening, Mr. J. Morgan presiding. ...

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  18. THE GERMAN PRESIDENCY.

    It is reported from Copenhagen that the German National Assembly, by 123 votes to 117, decided that members of the Royal Houses reigning at the ...

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  19. CATHERINE HILL BAY.

    Mr. and Mrs. W. M'Dougall, of Main-street, Catherine Hill Bay, have received word that their son, Lance-corporal George M'Dougall, is returning by the ...

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  20. NEW YORK EXCHANGE.

    Sterling exchange in New York fell to 426 cents, rallied to 434, and closed at 432. Experts believe that a further decrease is certain unless credits are ...

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  21. FRENCH COAL SUPPLY.

    It is reported from Paris that M. Loucheur, Minister for Industrial Reconstruction, speaking in the Chamber of Deputations, stated that Britain had intimated ...

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  22. WEST WALLSEND.

    The funeral of the late Mr. W. P. Millington took place yesterday in the Church of England Cemetery, West Wallsend, the Rev. M. C. Brown ...

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  23. LADY SWIMMERS BARRED.

    A telegram from New York states that the American Amateur Athletic Union has ruled that Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie cannot appear in the United States under ...

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  24. CHARGES AGAINST UNIONS.

    Mr. P. Le Cornu, the president of the Seamen's Union, has been served with two summonses in Melbourne, in which he is charged with having counselled the ...

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  25. AUSTRALIAN CREDIT.

    With reference to a statement published in Australia that British financiers were unfavourably impressed by the Australian situation, two important bankers, ...

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  26. AVIATORS' MISHAP.

    The St. John's correspondent of the "New York Times" states that Flight Captain Raynhem, with Navigator Bidlecomb, attempted to start a ...

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  27. QUEENSLAND.

    The Government steamer Llewellyn, carrying food supplies from Rockhampton to Bowen, is reported missing. It is a small vessel, with a crew of twelve all ...

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  28. WICKHAM.

    The influenza relief committee's cooking depot at the council chambers will in future be open for the issue of food between the hours of 10.30 a.m. and 1.30 ...

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  29. AMERICAN SHIPPING STRIKE.

    The seamen's strike, which threatened to tie up Atlantic shipping, now offers hope of a speedy settlement. The strike leaders have agreed to ...

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  30. CARRINGTON.

    Private M. Scully, of the 30th Battalion, who had been away three years, arrived home on Wednesday night. Upon arrival in Newcastle the Mayor and Mayoress, ...

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  31. RESTRICTIONS OF LIGHT.

    In a special issue of the Commonwealth "Gazette" to-night, the Coal Board further restricts the use of gas by householders and boarding housekeepers, ...

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  32. QUEST OF THE MISSING.

    The Government is despatching a mission to France and Belgium to make investigations in the battle areas, and to exhaust the sources of information as to ...

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  33. RETURNING SOLDIERS.

    Mr. W. G. Kirchner, of 47 King-street, Newcastle, has been notified that his son, Private W. M. Kirchner, of the 8th Light Horse regiment, is returning by ...

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  34. ACTION FOR LIBEL.

    A libel action has been concluded in Edinburgh, in which Colonel W. E. Gordon claimed damages from the Dundee "People's Journal," which had published an ...

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  35. WAR SERVICE HOMES.

    Mr. F. W. Toll, Deputy Commissioner War Service Homes Commission, has forwarded to the Newcastle Repatriation Committee, details of the procedure to be ...

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  36. NEW ZEALAND.

    A bomb outrage is reported from Greymouth. The scone of the explosion was Constable Black's house at Blacktown, which was blown up by a charge placed ...

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  37. EMPIRE RIFLE MATCH.

    Great Britain won the Empire match at the Bisley rifle meeting. The team led throughout, and shot brilliantly. Captain J. Brack, M.C., of Australia, dropped only ...

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  38. WALSH HUNGER-STRIKING.

    Mrs. Wallace, wall-known in Socialist circles, who, with two other ladies, visited Walsh at Pentridge yesterday, to take him fruit, etc., stated to-day that Walsh ...

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  39. CARRINGTON COUNCIL.

    Carrington Council met last night, when there were present: Aldermen Lott (Mayor), Wilson, Partridge, Murray, M'Cann, M'Gregor, Parker, and Arnott. ...

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  40. ADAMSTOWN.

    Captain J. C. Wilson, M.C., D.C.M., Australian Flying Corps, son of Mrs. A. C. Wilson, St. James-road, Adamstown, has in addition to his other decorations been ...

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  41. THE MANDATE TERRITORIES.

    Colonel Amery, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Colonies, stated in the House of Commons that the Government Trade Commissioners were ...

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  42. CABLE DELAYS.

    Mr. Illingworth, the Postmaster-General, in explaining in the House of Commons the delays in the despatch of cable messages, said that the ordinary ...

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  43. SHIPBOARD INCIDENT.

    The doctor of the steamer Prinzessin, G. L. Aspinall, and a girl passenger were charged in the Magistrate's Court yesterday with attempting to commit suicide. ...

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  44. BOOLAROO.

    The school children's sports and procession in connection with Peace Day celebrations were postponed until September, owing to the epidemic. ...

    Article : 184 words
  45. MATTERS IN SYDNEY.

    Mr. Raeburn, the secretary to the Sydney branch of the Seamen's Union, to-day received a subpoena to attend the court in Melbourne on Monday, in connection with ...

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  46. GENERAL CABLE NEWS

    The death is announced of Sir Edward Holder, the chairman of the London, City, and Midland Bank, Limited. The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws ...

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  47. IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Coal Board reported this morning that there was no improvement in the coal supply. The Australian Glass Manufacturing ...

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  48. ITALIAN FLIGHT.

    A message from Rome states that Gabriel D'Annunzio, the Italian poet and aviator, is organising a flight from Rome to Tokyo. ...

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  49. HOUSEHOLDERS OF BOOLAROO AND SPEERS' POINT

    Who are requiring the installation of Electric Light will do well to look up F. PERCIVAL, the man who will give you equal to any other contractor for loss ...

    Article : 65 words
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