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  2. FORTY-HOUR WEEK.

    The reply of the Master Builders' Association to the request of the building trade unions for the introduction of the forLy-hour week was considered at a meet- ...

    Article : 262 words
  3. WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION.

    There is a likelihood that the State Cabinet will shortly investigate a proposal that has long been in Ihe minds of parliamentarians, that the State ...

    Article : 493 words
  4. ALBURY WOOL SALES.!

    ALBURY, Thursday.—The first series of the Albury wool sales,were concluded lo-day, when Daigely and Co. Ltd; and Younghusband Ltd. offered a total ot ...

    Article : 362 words
  5. DREAM . OF GERONTIUS.

    The pertormanco of The Dream of Gerontius on Wednesday by the Sargent Choir' and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra calls for further comment to ...

    Article : 206 words
  6. "AN URGENT PROBLEM."

    CANBERRA. Thursday.—"The loader of the Opposition Mr. Curtlm nas merely endeavored to cloud the issue. said the Attorney-o'cciiral (Mr. ...

    Article : 341 words
  7. ACROSSTHETASMAN A .

    SYDNEY, 1 Thursday.—Preparatory to taking oir from Richmond nreodromc ut 1 a.m. to-morrow on the last sLage of her epic llignt from England. Miss Jean Batten retired early to-night, and gave ...

    Article : 321 words
  8. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Baldwin) nad an audience with the King at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday dfteinoon. Lord Halifax, (ho Lord Privy Seal, was ...

    Article : 587 words
  9. OPPERMAN'S RIDE.

    Makinv the greatest ride of his Itfc. Hubert Oppcrman. the Australian cyclist, who Is attempting to lower the Brisbane- Sydney record, reached Liston, 143 miles out. to-night, one hour 5G minutes ahead ...

    Article : 316 words
  10. DR. MALCOLM SARGENT.

    The Melbourne Town Hail was packed to the doors yesterday afternoon for the children's concert, arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission and ...

    Article : 658 words
  11. FORTHCOMING ELECTIONS.

    A lengthy resolution calling upon the members of affiliated unions and workers generally to prepare immediately for the forthcoming Federal and State elec- ...

    Article : 247 words
  12. Escort Awaits Aviatrix.

    WELLINGTON, Thursday. — Huge crowds are expected at the Auckland aerodrome to welcome Aliss Jean Batten. A charge of one shilling for admission ...

    Article : 185 words
  13. REPATRIATION HOSPITAL

    The Repatriation Commission will shortly call for tenders for a new outpatients' department of the Rcpa'riatlon Hospital, and also for alterations, and ...

    Article : 184 words
  14. KEEN COMPETITION IN ADELAIDE.

    ADELAIDE., Thursday. — The third series of the 193G-37 Adelaide wool sales was opened to-duy, when -the first portion lot a catalogue of 34,000 bales was suu- ...

    Article : 276 words
  15. Mr. Butler's Prediction.

    ADELAIDE, Thursday.—Referring today to the proposed referendum, the ..Premier (Mr. Butler) was ax emphatic as ever in the view that the Common- ...

    Article : 54 words
  16. BUILDING TRAGEDY.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—One man was killed and his workmate seriously injured ft.-- this.-afternoon, when the scaifolding on vhlch they, were working collapsed, hurl- ingonc of them 50 feet to the ground. ...

    Article : 128 words
  17. TRAFFIC CODE.

    In an official statement commenting on the action of Mr. Mohr, P.M., nt the North Melbourne court .n dismissing a charge ngalnst a motorist that he ...

    Article : 219 words
  18. SEEKING NEW ALTITUDE RECORD.

    The R.A.F. will make an attempt to raise the altitude record possibly by 400U feet as soon as the weather is favorable, but Squadron Leader Swain will not be ...

    Article : 158 words
  19. SOUTH-STREET.

    BALLARAT, Thursday.—"One ol' the requisites for successful oratory is that it should be absolutely natural," said tlio adjudicator, Mr. Claude Hall, In ...

    Article : 427 words
  20. PROPOSED EGG BOARD.

    Strong advocacy is made for the formation of an Egg Marketing Board, in a statement issued yesterday by Mr. H. E. Forrester following a conference of ...

    Article : 263 words
  21. OBITUARY.

    Mrs. Bridget Mary Humphries died peacefully at North Fremantlc yesterday at the age of 100 years and seven months.: she left Ireland when 30, and ...

    Article : 77 words
  22. FEDERAL C.P. fv-

    (FROM OUR SPECIAL RKPP.ESENTAT1VE.) .CANBERRA. Thursday.—According to A' Country party spokesman to-day, dif- fcrcnces which existed between UicCoun- ...

    Article : 304 words
  23. Sydney Sales.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  24. PILOT IS SAFE.

    The Air Speed Company lias received a cablegram from South Africa intimating, that Mr. G. R. S. Erringtun, the South African pili who had been posted ...

    Article : 63 words
  25. MOTOR-BUILDING PIONEER.

    Mr. David Shearer, of David Shearer and Co., implement manufacturers, ol Mnnmun, South Australia, and probably the first innn In Australia to build a ...

    Article : 92 words
  26. TRAFFIC MIRRORS.

    In the opinion of officers, of the Chief Secretary's department, the provision or mirrors at important street Intersections to warn motorists of the approach of ...

    Article : 113 words
  27. Advertising

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    Advertising : 71 words
  28. TIIE MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS.

    The Una) perforins nee of Gladys Moncrleff In Tlio Main of the Mountains will bo given :it His Majesty's Theatre to-nlghl. To-morrow night the tlrst production In Melbourne ...

    Article : 55 words
  29. MONOSPAR-CRQYjDON PLANE.

    Hope of salvaging the Ill-fated Alono spar-Croydon from Serlngapatan reef has been practically abandoned by Mr. E. Quarrihgton, Melbourne, representative of ...

    Article : 44 words
  30. LUTHERAN LEAGUE.

    NHILL. Thursday.—The' llfth annual convention of the Australian Luther League - (Victorian . district) was t' oroughly representative of the ...

    Article : 485 words
  31. ODDFELLOWS' CONFERENCE ENDS.

    The Grand United Order of Oddfellows, at tiie 88th annual conference, which concluded in Melbourne yesterday. elected the following office bearers: ...

    Article : 76 words
  32. ABORIGINALS ON TRIAL

    PERTH, Thursdny.—Chained lo a door of the dock with a padlocked oliain placed around ills neck, Mogo, a wild bush native, who was clothed only m ...

    Article : 260 words
  33. AUSTRALIA OVER- GOVERNED.

    Criticism ot tiie present method of electing Parliamentary representatives and of llie manner m which the business of government was conducted was expressed by Mr. J. P. Jones, M.L.U., last ...

    Article : 394 words
  34. PETROL TAX.

    The secretary of the Australian Fishermen's League. Mr. D. J. Pulhccary. lias received from the Minister of Customs, Mr. While, a letter Intimating that no ...

    Article : 142 words
  35. AIRCRAFT DEFENCE.

    By motor ship from Great Britain today, three new aeroplanes consigned to tlio Royal Australian Air Force, will reach Melbourne. These Hawker Demon ...

    Article : 331 words
  36. ELMHURST TRAGEDY.

    ARARAT, Thursday.—The adjourned inquest into the death of Leo, Cusscn FilzGcrnid, 49 years, solicitor,.:and. Jesj- sle Clnrc Dohlc, 39 years, of Tahara, ...

    Article : 342 words
  37. GERMANY'S COLONIAL HOPES.

    ft is generally accepted in London that Hie new ambassador, Here- von Ril- bentrop, was responsible for the decision to dissolve the German Colonial League, ...

    Article : 106 words
  38. G1PPSLAND PROVINCE.

    An instance or the name of a leading Melbourne citizen having been used without his authority by ono of the candidates at the Glppsland province by- ...

    Article : 129 words
  39. INTER-STATE TAXATION.

    Recently the Federated Taxpayers' Associations submitted a suggestion to Mr. Lyons that Sir David Ferguson, chairman of tlio Royal Commission on ...

    Article : 265 words
  40. DIPHTHERIA CONTROL

    Coburg council has approached the metropolitan sectional council o£ the Municipal Association asking that a conference of medical officers of health In ...

    Article : 144 words
  41. LONDON SHARE MARKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  42. GIVK THE ltOOSTEIt CREDIT.

    Consider tiie Roaster—it crows regularly—bad weather even does not discourage him altogether—there Is u good crow ready nt any time. ...

    Article : 170 words
  43. LIVERPOOL WHEAT MARKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 24 words
  44. EXCHANGE KATES ON LONDON.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 77 words
  45. Elderly Woman Drowned.

    SYDNEY. Thursday.—While endeavoring to board a rowing boat on Deep Creek. Narrnbcen. this afternoon. Mrs. McWhlmicy, GU years, of Spring-street. ...

    Article : 60 words
  46. Y.M.C.A. Competitions.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 words
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