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  2. THE COAL CRISIS.

    It is officially stated that a conference between the representatives of the mine-owners, the miners and the Government took place yesterday. ...

    Article : 675 words
  3. WHEAT POOL LOSSES.

    The report to Mr. Dunn, the Minister for Agriculture, by the Wheat Pool Compensation Board (Messrs. R. S. Drummond, A. S. Back, Robert A. Gemmell, ...

    Article : 617 words
  4. GERMANY'S DEBT.

    M. Briand, the French Prime Minister, made a strikingly determined speech in the Chamber of Deputies. He said the time has passed for further discussion ...

    Article : 140 words
  5. STATE WHEAT BOARD.

    The members of the State Wheat Board spent the whole of yesterday in Newcastle. The forenoon was occupied in making a detailed inspection of the ...

    Article : 1,762 words
  6. FORTY-FOUR HOURS' WEEK.

    It has been recommended by Judge Beeby, sitting as a special tribunal under the Eight Hours Amendment Act, that a 44-hour week should be observed in the ...

    Article : 639 words
  7. HARDING'S POLICY.

    President Harding, addressing Congress, urged the immediate adoption of a resolution declaring peace with Germany, but not hampering the collection of ...

    Article : 446 words
  8. GERMAN APPREHENSION.

    The Berlin correspondent of the "Morning Post" states that a mixed reception awaits Dr. von Simons, owing to the majority of the members of Parliament's ...

    Article : 120 words
  9. REPARATIONS COMMISSION.

    The Reparations Commission having heard the Germans for the last time, now proceeds to fix the amount of damages. It has heard Germany at 27 sittings, and ...

    Article : 123 words
  10. DISTRICT NEWS.

    Wickham Council met last evening. There were present Aldermen Colman (Mayor), Redwood, Hammerton, Jenner, Kirk, Turner, Toll, Bond, Croft, Sneesby, ...

    Article : 719 words
  11. RAILWAYMEN'S STRIKE.

    It is officially announced that the strike of railwaymen and transporters will commence at ten o'clock on Friday night. ...

    Article : 23 words
  12. BRITISH DIVORCE LAW.

    An outspoken discussion has taken place in the House of Lords on Lord Gorell's bill seeking to remedy the defects of the present divorce law. ...

    Article : 187 words
  13. QUEENSLAND DEVELOPMENT.

    Lord Lamington, the former Governor of Queensland, presided at a meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute, at which a lecture was given by Mr. Hunter, the ...

    Article : 409 words
  14. MR. STOREY'S HEALTH.

    Mr. John Storey, the Premier of New South Wales, is medically reported to be in excellent health after a week's complete rest. ...

    Article : 83 words
  15. IRISH OUTRAGES.

    Two bombs were hurled from a house in Washington-street, Cork, at a police lorry. The police opened fire. Seven civilians were wounded by bombs ...

    Article : 44 words
  16. STATE FLEETS.

    A Capetown message states that, replying to the Labour motion advocating a State fleet to carry on the whole of the trade of the Union, in support of which ...

    Article : 120 words
  17. AERIAL MAIL SERVICES.

    In the annual report of the Postal Departments, Mr. Wise, the Postmaster-General, states that continued attention is being given to the question of ...

    Article : 177 words
  18. ANZAC DAY.

    The High Commissioners for Australia and New Zealand have arranged a commemorative service at St. Clement Dane's on Anzac Day. ...

    Article : 47 words
  19. FREE WOOL SALES.

    At the free wool sales yesterday there was a good average selection of merinoes, medium and low crossbreds. Continentals were the chief buyers of merinoes, which ...

    Article : 94 words
  20. EFFECT ON WOOL AND TANNING TRADES.

    At the 44 hours week inquiry to-day in connection with the wool, tanning, and allied trades, V. L. Haigh, who is managing director for Henry Haigh and Son, ...

    Article : 642 words
  21. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. Theodore, the State Premier, replying to a deputation to-day, stated that owing to lack of funds the Government found itself in serious straits to carry ...

    Article : 302 words
  22. NEWCASTLE PROGRESS.

    Mr. T. G. Murray, chairman of the State Wheat Board, who was occupied in Newcastle yesterday, expressed astonishment at the evidences of ...

    Article : 231 words
  23. WICKHAM FISH DISTRIBUTION.

    The Wickham Council had before it at last night's meeting a reply from the general manager of the State Trawling Industry to the application for supplies ...

    Article : 456 words
  24. RUSSIA AND AUSTRALIA.

    The Australian Press Association has interviewed M. Krassin, the Russian envoy, regarding the possibilities of Russo-Australian trade. ...

    Article : 211 words
  25. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Mr. Justice Sir Alfred T. Lawrence has been appointed Lord Chief Justice in succession to the Earl of Reading. The Silesian and Polish press avers that ...

    Article : 51 words
  26. INDIA AND AFGHANISTAN.

    While there is every prospect that a fresh treaty will be concluded with Afghanistan, there is some anxiety in responsible circles, owing to the Amir's ...

    Article : 124 words
  27. ENGLISH MAIL CONTRACT.

    Mr. Wise, the Postmaster-Genenal, stated to-day that arrangements had been made for the continuance of the present mail contract on modified terms with the ...

    Article : 83 words
  28. NEWCASTLE MILK PRICES.

    The intermediate prices for milk in the Newcastle district were revoked to-day by Judge Beeby, in the Profiteering Prevention Court. ...

    Article : 172 words
  29. MR GEORGE GEORGESON.

    Mr. George Georgeson, who was certified by several doctors to be unfit to give evidence before the Wheat Commission, is again seeking a passport to go abroad. ...

    Article : 99 words
  30. VICTORIA.

    The steamer Laranah, regarding whose safety anxiety was felt, has arrived at Melbourne. Her delay in arrival was due to sheltering under the lee of an ...

    Article : 140 words
  31. WEST WALLSEND.

    Seaham No. 2 and Killingworth Collieries have been idle all this week, and Seaham No. 1 became idle yesterday. The lodges will hold a combined meeting ...

    Article : 59 words
  32. SOLDIERS' SETTLEMENT.

    Cabinet to-day had before it the report of Mr. Justice Street on his inquiry into the administration of the Soldiers' Settlement Branch of the Lands ...

    Article : 122 words
  33. STOCKTON.

    Much interest has been aroused in connection with the municipal by-elections, and several meetings addressed by candidates have been largely attended. This ...

    Article : 74 words
  34. COSTLY CHEAPNESS.

    "Nothing is so expensive as something you get for nothing," is many people's opinion. Spectacles picked up for almost nothing frequently prove very ...

    Article : 74 words
  35. HAMILTON.

    A concert, for the benefit of Mr. A. Myers and family, of Broadmeadow, will take place in the Hamilton Mechanics' Institute this evening. ...

    Article : 71 words
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  37. CARDIFF.

    Mr. Thomas Laurie returned to his home yesterday, after a lengthy sejourn in the Wallsend Hospital. Mr. D. Triplett, a resident of Cardiff ...

    Article : 57 words
  38. WARATAH.

    A dance was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Rose of Australia Lodge of Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows. ...

    Article : 48 words
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