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  2. ENTERTAINMENT AT COFF'S HARBOR.

    The variety entertainment on Wednesday night in the School of Arts promises to be a great success. It is in aid of the War Comforts Fund, and judging by ...

    Article : 90 words
  3. DREDGING IN YAMBA CHANNEL.

    Messrs. W. A. Zuill and G. S. Briner, M's.L.A., have received the following letter dated October 27th, 1917, from the Acting-Under Secretary for Public ...

    Article : 111 words
  4. THE WEATHER.

    During the week-end warm weather prevailed. A thunderstorm passed over the town late yesterday afternoon, with a heavy, sharp shower. ...

    Article : 23 words
  5. PERSONAL.

    Mr. W. Raynor, of King's Creek, is in receipt of a cable from the Base Records that his son Arthur is wounded. Constable Austin has been advised by ...

    Article : 332 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 132 words
  7. SHIPPING.

    The following passengers were booked from Sydney for the Clarence by the Kyogle, which sailed on Saturday afternoon:--Messrs. P. C. Board, C. McGowen, ...

    Article : 93 words
  8. POSTAGE ON PRINTED PAPERS.

    The Deputy Postmaster-General directs attention to the fact that the following articles are not allowed to pass at the "printed paper" rate of postage:-- ...

    Article : 125 words
  9. AN ITALIAN PIONEER.

    Another of that band of Italians who left Italy in 1880 with the famous Marquis do Ray expedition has passed away, in the person of Mrs. Maria Gava, whose ...

    Article : 122 words
  10. COMMERCIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 52 words
  11. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    Another batch or wounded and sick soldiers reached Sydney to-day, numbering 530, including 130 for Queensland. ...

    Article : 22 words
  12. HOSPITAL APPEAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 62 words
  13. A TEST OF CITIZENSHIP.

    While in Sydney the Mayors of Casino and Grafton interviewed the Railway Commissioners in regard to the curtailment of the services ...

    Article : 380 words
  14. COVERING SINS.

    Preaching last night at Ulmarra, on "Charity shall cover a multitude of sins," the Rev. M. Gerry explained that the meaning was not that generosity ...

    Article : 220 words
  15. MAURICE GERALD COMPANY.

    The return of Maurice Gerald and his dramatic company to the,Clarence River will be welcomed with delight by the theatre-going public. Mr. Gerald left a ...

    Article : 108 words
  16. COMING SALES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 408 words
  17. WEST TO EAST.

    The first overland express, from Kalgoorlie reached Port Augusta to-day. ...

    Article : 16 words
  18. CONSCRIPTION.

    The New Zealand Legislative Council, by 11 votes to 4, struck out the clause exempting all Teachers, including Marist Brothers, from military service. ...

    Article : 33 words
  19. TELEGRAMS.

    The board of directors of the Melbourne "Herald" and "Weekly Times" have decided to,invest £20,000 of the company's funds in the Liberty Loan. ...

    Article : 44 words
  20. GRAFTON MOTOR OFFICES.

    Messrs. Robinson Bros., motor proprietors, of Kempsey, are erecting new offices and garage premises at Grafton to cope with their passenger service between ...

    Article : 181 words
  21. DISTRICT NEWS.

    There was a fair attendance at the Parents and Citizens' Association on Thursday evening. Mr. Hampstead, president, was in the chair. Messrs. W. J. Maston ...

    Article : 217 words
  22. SHORTAGE OF MILLING WHEAT.

    Owing to the shortage of wheat suitable for milling, it is probable, that many mills will close down early next week when several hundreds of men will be ...

    Article : 40 words
  23. BEER AND PISTOLS.

    Owing to a disturbance over the purchase of some beer last night, Percy Me Beth, 19, was treated at the,hospital for bullet wounds. It was ascertained he ...

    Article : 103 words
  24. DUNTROON COLLEGE.

    The Minister for Defence states that the Royal Military College at Duntroon has done most useful work. One hundred and forty cadets have been specialty ...

    Article : 78 words
  25. QUALIFYING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 1917.

    On Monday, November 5th, 20,000 boys and girls from 2500 schools will sit throughout the State for the Qualifying Certificate Examination. The papers ...

    Article : 212 words
  26. GERMAN RAIDER.

    It has been ascertained from Fiji that another portion of the crew of the See Adler landed at Suva. An armed party was immediately sent, out, but the boat ...

    Article : 69 words
  27. MUNIFICENT GIFT.

    The Minister for Defence has received a donation of £1000 from Mr. and Mrs. Millar, of Victoria, who suggested the money should be equally distributed ...

    Article : 72 words
  28. CALL TO REV. H. D. MACKIE.

    During the service at St. Andrew's Church, Grafton, last night, Rev. H. D. Mackie made the following statement:-- I have been informed that a unanimous ...

    Article : 198 words
  29. YAMBA.

    Mr. J. Carr, of the pilot station, was slightly injured while riding down to the post office for the midday mail. When in front of Mr. Tullock's store something ...

    Article : 415 words
  30. ARCHBISHOP MANNIX.

    Archbishop Mannix, speaking at a function at Yarraville, Victoria, said he had been asked why Roman Catholic schools had not contributed to the patriotic funds ...

    Article : 92 words
  31. VICTORIAN ELECTIONS.

    The writs for the Victorian elections were issued to-day. Some of the retiring members expressed a fear that the new House will contain too many ...

    Article : 52 words
  32. IMPORTANT LOCAL MATTERS.

    Messrs. G. S. Briner and W. A. Zuill, M's.L.A., had a long interview with the Hon. R. T. Ball, Minister for Public Works, on Thursday evening last, in ...

    Article : 594 words
  33. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 74 words
  34. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

    The following applications were lodged at the Grafton Lands Office for the week ended Saturday:--Crown lease of 344 acres, by James P. Roche, Waterview, ...

    Article : 53 words
  35. THE MATUNGA.

    The Superintendent of Navigation reported an open finding at the inquiry into the reported disappearace of the steamer, Matunga, and recommended that ...

    Article : 78 words
  36. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    For the week ending October 26, over 600 names of returned soldiers have been registered at the State War Council's office for employment. It is hoped by the ...

    Article : 51 words
  37. LAWRENCE F. AND S. ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the F. and S. Association was held in the Literary Institute on Thursday last, the president (Mr. A. G. Watson) in the chair. ...

    Article : 277 words
  38. CRANE AT GLENREAGH RAILWAY STATION.

    In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Briner asked the Secretary for Public Works: Has the manufacture of a crane for use at Glenreagh railway station been ...

    Article : 71 words
  39. GERMANS ESCAPE.

    Two men escaped from the German concenteation camp at Liverpool this morning ...

    Article : 18 words
  40. A YEAR OF FAILURE.

    Twelve months ago yesterday, by a majority vote, Australia turned down conscription as a method of recruiting, and set its seal on the voluntary ...

    Article : 507 words
  41. AUSTRALIAN AIRMEN.

    Approval has been given by the military authorities for the raising and dispatching of a special detail of 42 officers and 292 of other ranks as reinforcements ...

    Article : 41 words
  42. ALLEGED MURDER.

    Catherine Magee, an unmarried woman residing at Bodingora, was committed for trial on a charge of killing her, infant daughter on September 17th. The child ...

    Article : 114 words
  43. METHODIST ANNIVERSARY.

    There were large congregations at both services in the Grafton Methodist Church yesterday in connection with the 56th anniversary. The preacher was ...

    Article : 93 words
  44. CONCILIATION.

    In delivering his policy speech, Sir Alex. Peacock, Premier of Victoria, last night urged the establishment of a better spirit between employer and employees. ...

    Article : 62 words
  45. THE HAYSEEDS.

    Showing to-night at the Theatre Royal is a film that all Australians should be proud of. The argument that good films cannot be made in this country receives ...

    Article : 280 words
  46. JOURNALISTS' AWARD.

    Last week in Sydney the Australian Journalists' Association presented a claim for an award on ten provincial daily newspapers. A conference was held on ...

    Article : 95 words
  47. FIGHT ON A STEAMER.

    During a disturbance on a steamer in Woolloomooloo Bay last night, a steward named Davies, on another vessel, received injuries which necessitated nine ...

    Article : 218 words
  48. WOMAN JUMPS OVERBOARD.

    A woman named Annie Sussons jumped through a porthole of the steamer Wodonga, on the way from Townsville to Brisbane. The vessel was hove to, a boat ...

    Article : 56 words
  49. O.B.X. CREEK.

    The euchre tournament held, in the hall on Friday night was well patronised. The gentleman's prize, a shaving mug (donated by Mr. Doyle), was won by Mr. ...

    Article : 175 words
  50. TRAINS COLLIDE.

    Information was received at Adelaide yesterday that a collision had occurred luring the morning between a goods and mixed train on the Paringa line, between ...

    Article : 50 words
  51. GAZETTE NOTICES.

    Applications for auctioneers' licenses for Grafton District have to be made by November 6, and the court to consider same will be held on November 27. A ...

    Article : 129 words
  52. THE MURRAY FLOOD.

    The height of the Murray River is now two feet above the flood stage. It is feared the position of Echuca is likely to grow worse. Concern has been expressed ...

    Article : 52 words
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