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  2. SALVATION ARMY'S AIMS.

    General Evangeline Booth held a large press conference to-day, nnd revealed herself to bo gracious, fluent nnd witty. She declared her lifelong friendliness to pressmen, nnd the army's Indebtedness to the press of the world. She cheerily ...

    Article : 329 words
  3. THE DUKE'S DEPARTURE.

    .The Duke of Gloucester left Hendon aerodrome In the Prince of Wales's aeroplane nt 3.40 p.m. for le Bourgct. on'the first stage of his journey to Australia. Dressed In a grey flannel suit, the Duke of Gloucester arrived at Hendon ...

    Article : 269 words
  4. WAR SHIP BUILDING.

    That Sir Basil Zaharoff, the European "man of mystery," received commissions from the Electric Boat Company of New Landon (Connecticut), was declared by Mr. Henry R. Carsc, the president oi the company, in evidence before the United Slates Senate committee to-day in--its Inquiry concerning munitions. Mr. Carsc said 'the company paid Sir ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 949 words
  5. MONETARY SITUATION.

    The monetary situation reflected In tho value of the pound-dollar Is focussing attention In Franco, stnt.es tho Paris correspondent of the "Dally Telegraph," and tho French press is devoting Increasing space to discussing the ...

    Article : 627 words
  6. THE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

    Lack of interest on the part of electors makes it exceedingly difficult to,assess the chances of many candidates for Federal honors. It is frankly admitted by leaders of the various organisations' that the present campaign is one of the dullest ever experienced in this State. Various interpretations of this remarkable feature of the campaign are ...

    Article : 926 words
  7. 'Very sudden DEATH OF MR. S. MYER.

    With startling suddenness-Mr. Sydney Myer, governing director of Myer Emporium Limited, collapsed on the public footpath yeslcrdny morning a few seconds after lie had left his home at Clcndon- road, Toorak, with the intention of motoring into the city, and died immediately. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 687 words
  8. MR. LEE NEIL'S COMMENTS.

    The managing director of the Myer Emporium (Mr. Leo Nell) stated yesterday that Jie regarded tlie late Mr. Myer as one of the most magnetic personali- ...

    Article : 368 words
  9. Business Career in Bendigo.

    BENDIGO, Wednesday.—Tlie late Mr. Sidney Myer began his business career in the Bendigo district as a travelling drapery - salesman. In 1900 he opened o. shop in Hargrcnves-street, near the ...

    Article : 85 words
  10. optimistic of result.

    ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—The Primo Minister addressed 4 meeting of business men to-day. He sa'd that simplification of taxation laws was essential. Tlie Government would do all tliac it could in ...

    Article : 242 words
  11. VICTORIA'S PROGRAMME.

    Important aspects of primary production In Victoria within the State's largest Irrigation area, nnd of gold mining at famous Bendigo will be included in the fourth nnd last of the series of country tours that will lie made by the Duke of ...

    Article : 693 words
  12. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.

    The funeral service, which will be conducted by Rev. Dr. A. Law, of St. John's Church of England, Toorak, will bo held at the late Mr. Mycr's home In Clcndon-road, Toorak,. at 3.30 .p.m. today, and the burial will lake place at Box Hill cemetery. FunerAl artah'getficnts are ...

    Article : 149 words
  13. IN LITTLE AMERICA.

    The first spring operation of the Byrd Expedition was officially started to-day. The pilot took the autogyro to an altitude of 7200 feet to make atmospheric soundlnes. and he descended when he ...

    Article : 122 words
  14. CHURCH MUSIC. _ i

    Dr. S. H. Nicholson, director of the School of English Church Music, arrived in Melbourne yesterday by the Adelaide express. Dr. Nicholson, who wns formerly organist at Westminster Abbey J (where lie played at the weddings of Princess Mary and of the Duke of York), was welcomed by Centenary Direclon Major-Gcncral Coxen, the precentor otl ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 291 words
  15. INDIAN OFFICERS.

    General Sir Philip'Chctwodc, commander-in-chief, in introducing tlie Army Act Amendment Bill In the Council of Stale yesterday, said that under the new constitution there was no difference in the powers and privileges of British olficcrs ...

    Article : 114 words
  16. BALLARAT.

    DAYLESFORD, Wednesday.—Addressing a well-attended meeting in the Rex Theatre lost night, Mr. A. C. Flsken, endorsed U.A.P. candidate for Ballarat, said that all tlie Ills of this country would be rectified when the unemployment problem was solved. If they could ...

    Article : 400 words
  17. HOW TO COMBAT FASCISM.

    Mr. Citrine, addressing the Trades Union Congress to-day, urged n secret war against Fascism abroad. He emphasised the inadvisability of allowing Hcrr Hitler and Signor Mussolini to know tlie procedure to be adopted. He urged vigilance in connection with British Fascism. ...

    Article : 137 words
  18. THE AMERICAN STRIKE

    The general strike in the textile trade In tho United States completed Its second dny with reports on Its effectiveness, still confusing. The union claims that about 300,000 workers, or-one half of those usually employed, walked out, ...

    Article : 222 words
  19. tribute by premier.

    A high tribute to the late Mr. Myer was paid by the Premier yesterday. He said that Victoria' had lost one of its! mast valuable citizens. His great enter- pilsc had given a big fillip to business! activities 'and provided work for manyj ...

    Article : 268 words
  20. WOOL MARKET.

    The Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Co. Ltd., Melbourne, stated last levelling that following the wool sales which have been held hi Brisbane and the first of the sales in Sydney, there is much speculation among growers con- ...

    Article : 267 words
  21. OFFICER KILLED.

    ' Sub-Lieutenant A. R. H. Walker, son of Rear-Admiral A. H. Walker, lost his life as a result of an accident yesterday whilst bathing In Mirs Bay with a party of fallow officers from H.M.S. Whltshcd. ...

    Article : 95 words
  22. corangamite.

    AVOCA, Wednesday.—Mr. B. C. Walters Independent candidate for Coran- gamito, addressed a large open-air gathering at Avoca. Speaking on the selection of candidates, he said when they elected a man to represent them in Far- lllament, they wanted a man not a ...

    Article : 230 words
  23. FORTY-HOUR WEEK.

    The Trades Union Congress to-day unanimously resolved to urge the Go-' vernmcnts of Britain and other countries to adopt a 40-hour week without reduction of wages. Mr. Butler, director of the International Labor Office, 'said the total world unemployment in 1932 was about 29,000,000; to-day it was 22,000,000. ...

    Article : 61 words
  24. WHEAT CROPS.

    The International Agricultural Institute at Rome gives a preliminary estimate of the wheat crops of the northern hemisphere, exclusive of Russia and China, ;is 78,000,000 to 79,000,000 metric tons; being 7,000,000 to 8,000,000 metric I tons lower than In 1933. The North, American estimate is 1,500,000 metric, tons lower, which Is the worst for i years. ...

    Article : 70 words
  25. THE AIR RACE.

    The Centenary air race, the "Dally Telegraph" states, Is tho most ambitious unci most costly yet organised. The outlay probably will exceed £500,000. If forty airmen. start the value of the machines will be £350,000. The petrol ...

    Article : 86 words
  26. THE PRICE OF GOLD.

    Tlie price of gold was quoted this morning at £7 06 le. per fine oz., comparing with £7 010"i. yesterday. ...

    Article : 35 words
  27. "A great citizen."

    .The Lord Mayor (Cr. air II. G. Smith) Mild tho city, the Statu and nation had sillTcred a severe loss by (lie death of such a brilliant business man. "He was a great citizen," said the Lord Mayor, ...

    Article : 131 words
  28. SYDNEY MARKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 79 words
  29. ] world's running record

    Seven Russians, whoso ages range from 2t to 30 years, have established what [Is' claimed to be a world's record, run- . nlng from Engeles to Moscow, 550 miles, in ntiinty-six hours, running' time. They ; had to swim twenty-five rivers Including (the Volga, where it was nearly halt a ; mile wide and tho current was running nt.three miles nn hour. ...

    Article : 75 words
  30. EXCHANGE KATES ON LONDON.

    Exchange rates on London to-day are ns follow:—New York, 6.02% dol. to the pound, Paris, 75 1-16 f. to the pound, i Yesterday's rates were:—New York. ; 5.01 % dol. to the pound; Paris, 74% f. to the pound. ...

    Article : 49 words
  31. "SILENT NIGHTS.

    The English railway companies have Joined In Mr. Hore Bcllshn's crusade for silent nights. They have ordered quieter shunting and less frequent blowing of engines whistles. ...

    Article : 35 words
  32. Advertising

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    Advertising : 71 words
  33. British Flying Boats on the Way.

    The three flying boats chosen to re present the Royal Air Force, at!the Met . bourne Centenary have left Basrah foi Australia. ...

    Article : 32 words
  34. Advertising

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    Advertising : 23 words
  35. BEET SUGAR PRODUCTION.

    1 Mr. Licht. estimates the production of - beet sugar In Europe In the last ten months ill 4,895,950 tons. . ...

    Article : 28 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 29 words
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    Advertising : 26 words
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