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  2. GENERAL NEWS.

    Two of the last batch of ten new trams ordered by the Tramways Board from its Preston workshops have been placed in running this month, and the remainder ...

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  3. TRADE OPPORTUNITIES.

    Prospects of an increasing profitable trade between, the Commonwealth and Canada and Japan were emphasised yesterday by Mr. Donald Mackay, son of ...

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  4. INCOME-TAX ANOMALIES.

    Suggestions for the simplification and standardisation of taxation methods in the Federal sphere were made in evidence before the Taxation Commission ...

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  5. UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF.

    The Employment Council will meet to-day to give further consideration to the preparation of a schedule of new relief works for early submission to the State ...

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  6. FEDERAL CABINET.

    After being in session in Melbourne for three days, the Federal Cabinet concluded its deliberations yesterday. Ministers will reassemble in Sydney on 20th February. ...

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  7. TAX COLLECTION.

    In the course of evidence before the Taxation Commission in Melbourne yesterday Mr. H. P. Ogilvie, representing Federal grazing and pastoral interests, ...

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  8. AN INCORRIGIBLE BOARD.

    General astonishment was expressed yesterday at the figures published in "The Age"'showing the lavish expenditure on Melbourne's water supply system. ...

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  9. THE BASIC WAGE.

    A further decrease of wages of 16 per week in Melbourne is indicated in figures from Canberra, made available by the Trades. Hall research and information ...

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  10. MR. TUNNECLIFFE'S COMMENT.

    Mr. T. Tunnecliffe, M.L.A., leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, drew attention to serious anomalies in relation to the continued full in the ...

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  11. BIO-CHEMIST IN COURT.

    A case possessing unusual features was heard at St. Kilda court yesterday when counsel for defendant, presented on charges of assault, pleaded that his client ...

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  12. SCHOONER STILL MISSING

    Another day has passed and no report has been received from the small auxiliary schooner Huia, which is on her way from Melbourne to Sydney with a large cargo ...

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  13. A NICHT WI' BURNS.

    All resident Scotsmen, as well is those voluntary exiles who have dealt in the national Caledonian pastime of exporting the national brains to the four corners of the ...

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  14. ROAD CONSTRUCTION.

    Attention was called in these columns Just mouth to correspondence which was them passing between Melbourne City Council and the Australian industries ...

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  15. THE FEDERAL SERVICE.

    A deputation representing Federal Public Service organisations waited on the Prime Minister yesterday and urged that "in view of the satisfactory position of ...

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  16. EASTERN DISEASES.

    CANBERRA. Wednesday.--The League of Nations health conference, to be held at Singapore in April, will discuss means for the prevention of the spread of ...

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  17. MR. SCULLIN ON OTTAWA

    At a social held last night by Middle Park branch of the Australian Labor party in Middle Park Theatre Mr. J. H. Scullin. M.P. (leader of the Federal ...

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  18. AUSTRALIA DAY.

    To-day (Australia day) is the tenth anniversary of the first Australian broadcasting programme heard in Great Britain. In January, 1923, Mr. E. T. Fisk, ...

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  19. LORD SOMERS CAMP.

    [FROM OUR SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE.] SOMERS, Wednesday.--Nature excursions, athletics and boating are some of the many features which combine to make ...

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  20. EXPORT OF EGGS.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.--New South Wales closed its egg export season to-day with the loading of 7000 cases for London. All previous records have been broken. ...

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  21. MONEY FOR MAIN ROADS.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.--A vigorous prosiest against money from the main roads fund being diverted to consolidated revenue was made by the executive of the ...

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  22. SPEED COURSING.

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  23. WOMAN THIEVES.

    Two young single women, Alma Thomas and Emily Norris, residing at Rae-street, North Fitzroy, were each charged at the City Court yesterday with having stolen ...

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  24. A.W.U. CONVENTION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 271 words
  25. GOVERNOR PHILLIP'S LANDING IN AUSTRALIA.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The Australian Pioneer Club, at a special luncheon to-day, commemorated the 145th anniversary of the landing in Australia of ...

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  26. CAR PLUNGES OVER CUTTING.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Mr. J. Alexander and his daughter had a terrifying experience near Coff's Harbor, on the north coast, yesterday, when their car ...

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  27. EXPORT OF MEAT.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Mr. F. W. Hughes, of the Colonial Wholesale Meat Co., staled to-day that he considered Australian exporters would have little ...

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  28. N.S.W. CABINET.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.--A number of important matters were discussed at the first meeting this year of the State Cabinet, which was held to-day. The Premier ...

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  29. Boy's Remarkable Escape.

    WAGGA, Wednesday.--Jack Porter, 16 years, had a remarkable escape from death during a storm at Junee. With a coat over his head, Porter was running ...

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  30. NEW ZEALAND EXCHANGE

    WELLINGTON, Wednesday.--That the increased exchange is hardening the market was reflected in to-day's Christchurch wool sales. Values appreciated 2d. for line ...

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  31. SWIMMER'S DEATH.

    SHEPPARTON, Wednesday. -- While swimming in the open-air baths at Victoria Lake last night Horace Alfred Nowell, 19 years of age, son of Mr. and ...

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  32. SEA AND AIR PROWLERS

    BRISBANE, Wednesday.--The report of a Strang craft, similar to a Japanese fishing proa of about 50 tons, being seen near Thursday Island has been followed ...

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  33. SUSPENDED TEACHER.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.--A meeting of the Beatrice Taylor defence committee in Paddington to-night called upon parents to keep their children at home when ...

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  34. BITTEN BY SNAKE.

    YARRAGON, Wednesday.--The perils of harvesting in the fields at this time of the year and advantage of a knowledge of first aid have been demonstrated here ...

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  35. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

    KERANG, Wednesday.--During a severe thunder storm at Tragowel yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Burgess were both rendered unconscious by a flash ...

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  36. KILLED AT. CROSSING.

    Denfness-yesterday caused the death of William Hugh Staveley, 70 years, retired factory employs, of Sunshine, when he was struck by a train at the ...

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  37. MILE OF FENCING WANTONLY DESTROYED.

    GEELONG, Wednesday.--It was stated at a meeting of Corie shire council to-day that when Cr. Pettitt's sons on Saturday visited an allotment they are leasing near ...

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  38. POLICE UNIFORMS.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.--With the next issue of uniforms first class sergeants of police will have their tunics embellished with black braid. Consideration is ...

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  39. SOMERVILLE FRUIT CROPS DAMAGED.

    SOMERVILLE, Wednesday.--After five slays of strong easterlies about 30 per cent. of the apple and pear crop fell to the ground. Pears suitable for export, that ...

    Article : 65 words
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