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  2. FRINGE ON THE HAWKESBURY.

    TORONTO (N.S.W.).-- Thursday was a light day for the Prince of Wales. At 9.30 a.m. he boarded the Royal train at the Central railway station for ...

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  3. STRIKE NEGOTIATIONS

    One of the two conferences held yesterday, upon Which so many hopes were hung, has been abortive, and the result of the other conference is still in doubt. ...

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  4. THE SALARY GRAB.

    Resolutions strongly condemning the salary grab by Federal members have been passed by the following:-- Cuyen branch V.F.U. ...

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  5. CIVIL WAR IN DERRY.

    There was fierce fighting last night over a wide area in Londonderry. St. Columba's Roman Catholic College Was attacked by rifle fire, and there were numerous ...

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  6. GERMAN POLITICAL CRISIS.

    A bitch has arisen over the formation of a German Cabinet. The Majority Socialists refuse to support the Government, therefore it is doubtful whether the ...

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  7. SENSATIONAL TWO UP RAID.

    Devotees of two up who have long followed their pursuits undisturbed in a two story brick building in Hughes alley, off little Bourke street, just below ...

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  8. EMPLOYMENT OF VOLUNTEERS.

    At the meeting of the gas employes held, in the old Trades Halt yesterday morning the reply of the Premier to the deputation of the men which waited on him on ...

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  9. A CORRECTION.

    Sir.-- I desire to correct the report of my Ballarat East speech which appears in "The Age" of Thursday. In your account there are two flagrant misstatements. I am ...

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  10. GEELONG WOOLLEN MILLS IDLE.

    GEELONG.-- The only woollen mill in operation in Geelong district is the Excelsior. The Federal, Albion and Union mills are idle, and about 700 textile workers are ...

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  11. THE VOLUNTEER RECORDS.

    Although he has not received the full report, the Premier (Mr. Lawson) said yesterday that all the records and applications of the volunteers engaged at the ...

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  12. SYDNEY COAL CONFERENCE.

    SYDNEY.-- Speaking on Thursday with regard to the reassembling of the adjourned conference; between the coal owners and the employes, Mr. Hughes stated that the ...

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  13. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,-- Your uncompromising attitude towards tins unholy business is healthy and delightful. The present-day politician would have us regard the midnight spoiler ...

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  14. ATTITUDE OF EMPLOYERS.

    A review of the situation from the gas companies' standpoint was issued last evening by Mr. J. Hinde, secretary of tho Metropolitan Gas Company, on behalf of the ...

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  15. EMPIRE EQUALITY.

    In the Union House of Assembly to-night the Prime Minister, General Smuts, said the Empire could only exist on the basis of complete equality and freedom for all ...

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  16. THE GAS SUPPLY.

    Gas will be made available to-night between the hours of 5 mid 8 by the companies, other than Brighton company. ...

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  17. Government Woollen Mills.

    The Assistant Minister of Defence (Sir Granville Kyrie), who is administering the Defence department during the absence of Senator Pearce in Western Australia, ...

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  18. A CONTRAST AND A SUGGESTION.

    Sir,-- The High Court of Parliament has decreed that the national exchequer is strong enough to pay an extra £50,000 a year to those who serve the ...

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  19. AUCKLAND GAS STRIKE ENDED.

    AUCKLAND.-- The city gas company declined to grant the demands of its employes, and the latter resolved to give off pot to the decision of the strike ballot and ...

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  20. THE EMPIRE'S FUTURE

    Speaking at a meeting of the victoria League at the Guild Hall to-day, Sir James Allen, High Commissioner for New Zealand warmly repudiated the suggestion ...

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  21. GAS COMPANY'S LIABILITY TO GAS CONSUMERS.

    Sir,-- The fact that the Metropolitan Gas Company is bound under ad 41. Victoria, No. 586, to supply gas to occupiers or owners under a penalty of £2 per day. ...

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  22. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    The Lieutenant Governor entertained the following at dinner last night at State Government House:-- Mr. Justice Mann, General Williams, Sir John Grice, Mr. W ...

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  23. LABOR AND SOVIET RUSSIA.

    The Labor conference at Scarborough today passed a resolution demanding a revision of the Peace Treaty which it was declared, violated the principles for which ...

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  24. THE BROKEN HILL STRIKE.

    SYDNEY.-- On Thursday night the Labor Council of New South Wales discussed the Broken Hill strike. It decided to urge the State Government to take control of ...

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  25. TRADES HALL DISPUTES COMMITTEE.

    The Trades Hall Council, at its meeting last evening, received a progress report in regard to the existing disputes, and carried almost unanimously a resolution endorsing ...

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  26. THE INDUSTRIAL CRISIS.

    The Conference which commenced at 3.30 p.m. yesterday between the executive committee of the Chamber of Manufactures and the Trades Hall disputes committee-- ...

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  27. AUSTRALIAN LOAN FLOTATIONS CRITICISED.

    The "Financial. News states:-- "The question of Queensland pastoral leases is being thrust into considerable prominence. There is reason to believe this ...

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  28. CONFERENCE OF UNIONS.

    The conference of land and sea transport unions, which was adjourned in order that its proceeding would not prejudice the possibility of a settlement of the gas ...

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  29. STOLEN TWEED.

    Numerous robberies of cloth from tailors' and clothing establishments have dining the past few months been engaging the attention of the police, the victims being, ...

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  30. LAMPS AND LIGHTS.

    A progress statement expressing the mind of the Fair Profits Commission upon the evidence given at several sittings in its inquiry into allegations, of profiteering in ...

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  31. Amusements.

    The Town Hall was again thronged with admirers of the great Russian pianist yesterday afternoon-- in fact, there was a "full house." This, for a sixth ...

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  32. MAIZE AND WHEAT.

    In the south African House of Assembly this afternoon the Minister of Finance stated that in response to a request by the Australian Government to facilitate the ...

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  33. DOUBLE PAY FOR RESTAURANT EMPLOYES.

    PERTH.-- The Hotel and Restaurant Employes' Union has decided that members employed in hotels, restaurants and tearooms shall ask for double pay during ...

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  34. BALLARAT LAKE MYSTERY.

    There were no new developments yesterday to cause the police to alter their belief that the body of the young woman found in Lake Wendourec, Ballarat, on 15th inst., ...

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  35. WIRELESS OPERATORS' STRIKE ENDS.

    The British wireless operators' executive announces that the strike has keen called off owing to the grave dislocation of the country's shipping, and to the fact that the ...

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  36. GAS COMPANIES' OFFER.

    A statement was issued last night by Mr. J. Hinde, secretary of the Metropolitan Gas Co., on behalf of the gas companies, as follows:-- "At the compulsory ...

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  37. APPLE SHIPMENTS.

    The Corinthc's s New Zealand apples and pears were discharged rapidly. They have been landed in excellent condition, and are realising full control prices. The Suevie's ...

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  38. MUNICIPAL CONCERT.

    There was a good attendance at last night's Municipal Conceit, and Dr. Price had provided a programme which was the roughly enjoyed by all who were present. ...

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  39. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    Sa[?] Derbyshire, late of Gordon chambers off Spring eta[?] Melbourne, brick maker, who died on 5th May last. by his will of 24th June. 1904 left £900 real estate and £1180 personalty to his ...

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  40. MRS. MATTHEWS'S DISAPPEARANCE.

    In Connection with the Ballarat Lake mystery, it was mentioned in our issue of Wednesday last that a young man named William Fisher had reported the ...

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  41. MORE TWEED STOLEN.

    During Wednesday night, according to a report which was made to the police yesterday, Messrs. Prichard Bros, clothing stores in Errol street, North Melbourne ...

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  42. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir, "Anti Profiteer" having thrown some light, upon lamps, I would ask Has this commission in anyway justified its existence? In the first place, its original title ...

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  43. HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT RESIGNS.

    Following upon its boycott by the Labor unions, the Rungarian Government has resigned office. ...

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  44. New R.C. Bishop of Bathurst.

    SYDNEY.-- Very Rev. Michael O'Farrell, vice rector of Saint John's College, within the University of Sydney, has been appointed Roman Catholic Bishop of ...

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  45. THE GAS CONFERENCE.

    Another effort to reach a satisfactory' settlement of the dispute in the gas industry was made yesterday, when the compulsory conference, which was adjourned ...

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  46. STATEMENT BY THE UNION

    The following statement was issued last evening' on behalf of the Gas Employes' Union:- "It is claimed that since the calling of ...

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  47. AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.

    When interviewed to-day, Mr. Colby, Secretary of State, said:-- "I have had many, conferences with the President, but We have not discussed the idea that he ...

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  48. HIGH PRICES FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE.

    WANGARATTA.-- At the sheep and cattle market' on Thursday there was a large yarding, and there was keen competition for all classes. There was a big ...

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  49. A False Declaration.

    CASTLEMAINE.-- Henry Berg was charged in the local police court on Thursday with having received £199 from the Defence department by means of a false ...

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  50. SOCIAL TO MAJOR C. B. STOREY.

    Unswerving confidence in Major C. B. Storey, against whom damaging statements were made a few months ago in connection with the disposal of Red Cross goods at ...

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  51. THE FARMERS' CONVENTION.

    PORT FAIRY.--The business session of we Farmers Conference was concluded on Thursday. On Friday the delegates will Make a motor tour of various parts of the ...

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  52. THE BUTTER SHORTAGE.

    SYDNEY.-- An official of the Federal Dairy Produce Committee stated on Thursday that there was nothing surer than that the shortage of butter would be most acute ...

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  53. Unemployment Increases.

    There has not only been no improvement in the industrial paralysis due to strikes since Friday last, hilt as a result of the action of the employers in declaring ...

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  54. SYDNEY TRAGEDIES.

    SYDNEY.-- An inquiry was held on Thursday into the death of Thomas Harris, at Campaspie, on 8th inst., after a shooting affray. The Coroner found that Harris died ...

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  56. ANARCHISTS IN ITALY.

    The Italian Anarchist leader, Malatesta, to-day harangued an Anarchist demonstration in support of the threatened strike of railway' men. Rioting occurred and in ...

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  57. State Elections.

    Mr. D.A. Little, of the Werribee branch Victorian Farmers. Union, and Mr Thompson, of St.-- Albans branch, have nominated for the pre selection ballot ...

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  58. THE NEW ZEALAND FLOODS

    WELLINGTON-- Floods in Taumarunui district have again held up railway traffic for some hours. Tekuti water supply was interrupted owing to the pipeline ...

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  59. CHARGE AGAINST YOUNG WIFE.

    SYDNEY.-- Elizabeth Mary Woodbridge, 30, was charged on Thursday with having attempted to administer poison' to her husband, Francis Charles, Woodbridge, with ...

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