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  2. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The arbitration court to-day disposed of a case under section 35 of the Industrial Arbitration Act, relating to the dismissal by Messrs. Weingott and Sons of an ...

    Article : 212 words
  3. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The Postmaster-General has received a progress report from the Victoria Mail Services Tender Board, announcing that 875 services have been arranged for, at a cost of ...

    Article : 63 words
  4. THE GREAT DROUGHT.

    During yesterday's sitting of the Baptist Union, whilst the home missions and church extension committee's report was under discussion, the Rev. B. Hewison ...

    Article : 907 words
  5. THE PREMIERS' CONFERENCE.

    Mr. Barton has issued an address to the electors of Hunter, regretting that the continuous pressure of public duties makes it impossible for him to visit the district ...

    Article : 586 words
  6. LONDON GOSSIP.

    The aristocratic and wealthier sections of the House of Commons pay off some of their social debts at intervals by taking their lady friends to dinner at St. ...

    Article : 2,169 words
  7. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

    In the House of Representatives yesterday, during the consideration of the Supply Bill, Sir William M'Millan (N.S.W.) drew intention to the matter of the ...

    Article : 2,171 words
  8. FREE-TRADE CAUCUS.

    A caucus of the free-trade members of the Senate was held yesterday, Sir Josiah Symon presiding. Despite his much vaunted adhesion to the Barton programme, Senator ...

    Article : 132 words
  9. THE DISPUTED TASMANIAN ELECTION.

    The Elections and Qualifications Committee of the House of Representatives met yesterday and further considered the petition of Mr. J. C. Whitelaw against the ...

    Article : 259 words
  10. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY SHORTENING.

    The conditions of the Sydney water supply are becoming acute. The gravitation limit at the Prospect reservoir has been practically reached, and pumping operations ...

    Article : 43 words
  11. SLANDERING A SON-IN-LAW

    In the suit in which Percy Galway sought to recover £1000 damages from his father-in-law, P. J. Brennan, licensee of the Occidental Hotel, the jury found for ...

    Article : 175 words
  12. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEALS.

    The Acting Prime Minister laid on the table of the House of Representatives on Tuesday a return showing for each State of the Commonwealth the number of appeals ...

    Article : 91 words
  13. QUEENSLAND.

    As the result of an interview between Mr. Philp and the Federal Commandant, a reduction will be made in the Queensland military estimates from £131,000 to £80,000. ...

    Article : 108 words
  14. WHAT ARE NATIONAL INDUSTRIES?

    During the recent tariff talks in Parliament a good many things have been said about what are natural and artificial industries. Alost free-traders, wljo have read ...

    Article : 990 words
  15. A SUPPLY BILL.

    In the House of Representatives yesterday the Treasurer introduced a bill to apply out of the consolidated revenue the sum of £493,944 to the service of the year ...

    Article : 106 words
  16. NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

    The State Parliament was opened to-day by Sir Harry Rawson. The Governor, in naval uniform, arrived at noon, attended by Major Holman, A.D.C., and Mr. Rowe, ...

    Article : 633 words
  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the local court to-day J. Daniels, financier, claimed £6 from Fred Temple and others, the amount of a promissory note for £5 10, and 10for a monthly renewal, ...

    Article : 93 words
  18. THE COMONWEALTH AND THE STATES.

    The resolutions passed by the Premiers' Conference at Sydney have been formally transmitted to the Acting Prime Minister. Mr. Deakin has formally acknowledged ...

    Article : 108 words
  19. DISCUSSION AT THE BAPTIST UNION.

    At yesterday's sitting of the Baptist Union Mr. John Turner moved--That the Baptist Union of Victoria has heard with regret of the proposed retirement of the ...

    Article : 73 words
  20. A COMMENDABLE EXAMPLE.

    The Royal Agricultural Society to-day decided that as its funds were ample for its purposes for the coming year, it would, in the interests of the State, recommend the ...

    Article : 122 words
  21. MUNICIPAL EXPRESSIONS OF REGRET.

    The Caulfield council last evening passed a resolution expressing deep regret at the resignation of Lord Hopetoun. Cr. Lempriere, at a later stage, suggested that the ...

    Article : 217 words
  22. PUBLIC SERVICE INSPECTORS.

    Sir William Lyne yesterday had a conference with the Public Service Commissioner with reference to the selection of the six public service inspectors. The list of ...

    Article : 134 words
  23. IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A meeting was held at the Hotel Australia this evening to take steps to secure a suspension of the duties on fodder and grain for feeding starving stock. Messrs. ...

    Article : 552 words
  24. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Government has considered the interim report of the royal commission appointed to inquire into the Coolgardie water scheme, and to-day the Minister of ...

    Article : 93 words
  25. THE NORTH-WEST BORDER TRADE.

    Sir William Lyne yesterday, in reply to questions by Mr. Glynn, M.P., dealt in the House of Representatives with the alleged preferential rates on various railways in ...

    Article : 237 words
  26. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

    Mr. Nanson, leader of the Opposition, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting at Perth, and unfolded the Opposition policy. He condemned the railway administration ...

    Article : 203 words
  27. ROYAL ECONOMISTS.

    Economy is the order of the day among the reigning families of Europe. Whereas in times gone by the very word "royal" implied a reckless disregard for money and ...

    Article : 352 words
  28. A.N.A. AND ALIEN IMMIGRATION.

    At a smoke social in connection with the Terang branch of the A.N.A. last night, the Chairman of Directors, Mr. J. M. Balfour, said it was the intention of the Board of ...

    Article : 59 words
  29. OPPOSITION AND LABOR PARTY.

    A meeting of the Opposition was held this afternoon, about 28 members being present and others accounted for. Mr. Lee presided. It was decided that Mr. Lee ...

    Article : 130 words
  30. A PERTH BREACH OF PROMISE CASE.

    In the Supreme Court to-day, Charlotte Blake sued Edwin Blake Howard for breach of promise of marriage, claming £500 damages. Plaintiff, a nurse, stated that her ...

    Article : 262 words
  31. THE TARIFF.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
  32. LATE MINING NEWS.

    KALGOORLIE.--The Crœsus Proprietary's lode at 500 feet has been driven on the north boundary 330 feet, showing good values throughout. The south drive followed the lode 135 foot, but in ...

    Article : 122 words
  33. THE BISLEY TEAM.

    We have received per Captain H. H. Cummins. South Melbourne Rifle Club, 136. The London County Council's system of issuing penny return tickets on their all ...

    Article : 173 words
  34. A WITNESS'S EXPENSES.

    At the Brunswick court on Tuesday, Charles Patchett claimed £1 10 from Otto Zanders for fees as defendant's witness for three days in a recent case in the Melbourne County Court, in ...

    Article : 204 words
  35. THE BALRANALD DISTRICT.

    The condition of the country in the Balranald district is one of drought, dust and desolation. The drought, which has lasted for the past seven years, and still ...

    Article : 1,836 words
  36. FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.

    LAKE BOGA.--The Lake Boga railway station was destroyed by fire about 1 p.m. on Tuesday, whilst the station master was away at dinner. The origin of the five is unknown. The office, with all ...

    Article : 81 words
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    Advertising : 33 words
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