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  2. INDUSTRIAL NEWS

    Explaining his view of Commonwealth powers in relation to the 40-hour week, Mr. Curtin, leader of the Federal Labor party, said yesterday that section 51. ...

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  3. HAIR DRESSERS' CHAIRS.

    A Melbourne manufacturer, Mr. H. N. Jacka, informed members of the Tariff Board yesterday that Australian makers of hair dressers' and ophthalmic ...

    Article : 438 words
  4. AFTERMATH OF FIRE

    The fire aboard the Dutch steamer Saleier, which caused her to make a dramatic dash up the Bay to Station pier. Port Melbourne, on Thursday night ...

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  5. OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS.

    Four more cases of infantile paralysis from the Ormond and Bentleigh districts were added, to the Health Commission's list yesterday. The need for ...

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  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    A programme of special importance was given to the great crowd of citizens attending the midday recital at the Town Hall yesterday. The A.B.C. Symphony ...

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  7. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    The Canadian Government is considering tenders for the construction o£ four mine sweepers. A new Roman Catholic church is to ...

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  8. STAY-IN STRIKE.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--The stay-in strike at the John Darling colliery ended suddenly to-night. It was a dramatic end to a day of excitement. ...

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  9. MINE SAFETY.

    Technical evidence concerning various mining methods was given before the royal commission on the safe working of call mines, yesterday by James ...

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  10. BANKING REPORT.

    Disappointment is felt in Labor circles at the report of the royal commission on the banking system. Mr. M. Nolan. Labor selected candidate for Hampden ...

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  11. BANNED LONDON PLAY.

    Before members of the Music Teachers Association of Victoria, in Kelvin Hall last, night, the Un-named Players presented Parnell, a play which recently ...

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  12. EXODUS TO COUNTRY?

    SWAN HILL, Friday.--Members of the local mothers' clubs are concerned by report that people are bringing their children from Melbourne to Swan Hill. ...

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  13. TO-NIGHT'S CONCERT.

    Owing to the extensive programme of "The Age" choral championship in the Melbourne Town Hall to-night, it is intended to make a prompt start. In ...

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  14. MEAT TRADE UNION.

    The Butchers' Wages Board has incorporated the "loading" of 3 a week on the basic wage in its determination, and also the 1 increase in the ...

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  15. ELECTRICAL THRUSTERS.

    An inquiry of interest to electrical engineering firms, was concluded yesterday by the board, which considered a request by Standard Waygood Ltd. ...

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  16. Action at Cohuna.

    COHUNA, Friday.--The shire secretary has advised the masters of district State schools not to admit children from infected areas in Melbourne as scholars ...

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  17. Mr. Menzies' Reply to Mr. Curtin.

    The Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Menzies), commenting yesterday on the announcement made by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin) that Labor's ...

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  18. BLATCH BEATEN.

    In his second American engagement, an 8-round bout with "Red" Guggino, Alf Blatch, the Australian light-weight boxer, was beaten on points. ...

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  19. MELBOURNE SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY.

    As the number of entries received for the Melbourne Shakespeare Society's annual examination on 14th August has been seriously affected by the outbreak ...

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  20. Schneevoigt Celebrity Concert.

    Professor Georg Schneeyolgt will direct the Melbourne Symphony orchestra at the celebrity concert in the Town Hall on Saturday, 14th August. This concert ...

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  21. Bankers Discuss Report.

    Representatives of the Associated Banks of Victoria at their meeting yesterday Informally discussed the Banking Commission's report. This was the first ...

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  22. POSTAL OVERSEERS.

    Opposition to suggested increases in the salaries of postal, overseers and transport officers was expressed by representatives of the Commonwealth Public Service ...

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  23. RAIL PORTERS' DUTIES.

    Before the Railways Classification Board yesterday, Mr. J. F. Chappie, of the Australian Railways Union, pressed claims for increased margins of ...

    Article : 310 words
  24. SUN WORSHIPPERS.

    With the summer holiday season at its peak sun bathing is an outstanding topic. Beverley Nichols, in an article in the ...

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  25. Musical Competitions Postponed.

    Tho Brunswick musical competitions have been postponed until further notice owing to the present epidemic. The public is asked not to visit St. ...

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  26. Special Home Work Arrangements.

    Sir.--Teachers of the Hampton high school are sending out studies for the pupils to do at home. Technical schools are doing the same. Could not the ...

    Article : 196 words
  27. Household Washing Machines.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--In the United States during 1936, 1,250,000 washing machines were, sold, and that was the reason for the difference in ...

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  28. Wages Board Decisions.

    The amended determination of the musical instruments board brings wages rates into line with those in the Federal award. The increase for male adults ...

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  29. HOME-GROWN FRUIT.

    The annual survey of the Imperial Economic committee reveals that Britain is eating more home-grown fruit and that imports from Empire and foreign ...

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  30. PEARLING TRAGEDY.

    DARWIN, Friday.--Washikito, the Japanese engineer of the pearling lugger Ninish[?] Maru, died in Darwin Hospital to-day from injuries sustained on ...

    Article : 179 words
  31. Another Remedy.

    Sir,--The above dreaded complaint is causing grave concern among parents and the medical profession. However, we have here in Australia a reptile, the ...

    Article : 155 words
  32. Theatres and Entertainments.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 142 words
  33. EXPERIMENTAL FLIGHTS.

    The Imperial Airways' flying boat Cambria. left Foynes at 7 p.m. yesterday on a second experimental flight over the North Atlantic. Simultaneously the ...

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  34. RAILWAY CLERKS.

    At well attended meetings of clerks employed in the Railways department dissatisfaction was expressed at the prevailing rates of pay. It was contended that ...

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  35. THE SCRIVEN CASE. MINER SEVERELY INJURED.

    The Attorney-General (Mr. Bussau) slated yesterday that the evidence given for the prosecution and for the defence in the Seriven [?]der trial would be WONTHAGGI, Friday.--John Goldsmith, miner, about 55 years, was severely injured in an accident at the State coal mine last night. In a fall of stone he ...

    Article : 203 words
  36. ENGLISH CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 193 words
  37. DEBATING CONTESTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  38. A Father's Testimony.

    TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE. Sir.--In support of the letter signed "Justice" in "The Age" of 28th inst, re the successful treatment of Infantile ...

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  39. Truck and Tram Collide.

    Two tram passengers received minor injuries when a cable tram was involved in a collision with a motor truck in Smith-street, Collingwood, yesterday ...

    Article : 66 words
  40. BRITISH NAVAL AIR ARM.

    The Prime Minister announced in the House of Commons to-day that control of the fleet air arm would be in the hands of the Admiralty in future, and ...

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  41. REMARKABLE SURGERY

    The Milan correspondent of the "Times" states that an extraordinary surgical operation has been carried out by Professor Aldo Defrise on a man ...

    Article : 95 words
  42. London Markets.

    The price of gold to-day is £6 193 12 per fine oz., compared with £6 199 12 yesterday. Exchange rates:--New York, 4.97 34 ...

    Article : 89 words
  43. Driver Injured When Car Overturns.

    A baby motor car overturned several times when it came into collision with a motor truck at the intersection of William and Latrobe streets last night, and ...

    Article : 66 words
  44. Unidentified Woman Injured.

    Struck by a motor car at the corner of Dandenong-road nnd Westbury-street, East St. Kilda, last night, a woman, aged about 55 years, whose name had ...

    Article : 58 words
  45. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 47 words
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