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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 11 words
  3. NATIONAL PARTY

    At a largely attended meeting of the Mount Gambler branch of the National Party held last night, at which the Mayor (Mr. G. B. Renfrey) presided, it was ...

    Article : 459 words
  4. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Government of New South Wales are inviting the holders of 3½ per cent stock, which will mature in September, to convert an equal amount into bonds at 5¼ ...

    Article : 60 words
  5. TO-DAY'S WEATHER MAP.

    TO-DAY'S FORECAST.—Over South Australia:—Fine, rising temperatures and northerly winds. Sultry and thundery later in the west. More thunderstorms in the upper Territory. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 112 words
  6. THE SHARE MARKET LATEST BUSINESS.

    Business was not particularly active on Change on Friday, mining stocks having very limited exchange in the morning, but investment stocks received more attention than usual, and in some ...

    Article : 250 words
  7. THE GREAT CYCLONE ROCKHAMPTON'S PLIGHT.

    Captain Mackay, of the Bingera, returned to Brisbane to-day from the north. He stated that he had learned from the conversation of passengers that about 80 ...

    Article : 1,535 words
  8. HERE AND THERE Growing 2 ft. in 24 Hours.

    The bamboo holds tie record among plants for quick growth. It has been seen to grow 2 ft. in 24 hours. ...

    Article : 28 words
  9. Some Speed.

    Three-tenths of a second is the time required for a signal to pass through the Atlantic cable, 2,700 miles long. ...

    Article : 27 words
  10. NEW SOUTH WALES AFFECTED.

    The edge of a cyclonic disturbance passed over Sydney in a south-easterly direction to-day. Heavy rain fell. Messages from the south coast show that at ...

    Article : 89 words
  11. PRODUCE EXPORT DEPARTMENT.

    The Treasurer on Friday, referring to the seven months' operations of the Produce Export Department, said:—"Taking into consideration the scarcity of stock, the ...

    Article : 258 words
  12. Mr. Speaker's Salary.

    Mr. Lowther, the Speaker of the House of Commons, enjoys a salary of £5,000 a year, a fine house at Westminster, £100 a year, for stationery, and two hogsheads of ...

    Article : 40 words
  13. Busy London Bridge.

    It is estimated that during a year. 25 cubic yards of granite payement of London Bridge is reduced to powder by the enormous traffic. Twenty thousand ...

    Article : 44 words
  14. THE HOLMAN GOVERNMENT.

    In the State Parliament to-day, conciuaing his reply to the motion of censure, Mr. Holman said that the Government had pledged themselves in March not to ...

    Article : 139 words
  15. "Blowing Great Gains."

    The Velocity of wind varies very considerably, according to the strength at which it is blowing. A gentle breeze travels five miles an hour. Boisterous puffs ...

    Article : 51 words
  16. MINING NOTES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 214 words
  17. Fond of Violets.

    The ex-Czarina was the best customer that the makers of French perfumes ever had. It is said that she spent £5,000 a year on scents. Her favorite perfume was ...

    Article : 69 words
  18. BAROMETER AND THERMOMETER READINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 13 words
  19. DREDGING AT PORT ADELAIDE.

    Members of both Houses of the Legislature, accompanied a deputation to the Coinmissioner of Public Works (Hon. J. G. Bice) on Friday, to urge that the ...

    Article : 339 words
  20. MURRAY WATERS SCHEME.

    The Federal Minister of Works (Mr. watt) arrived in Sydney to-day after an inspection of the sites on the River Murray which are being tested as suitable for the ...

    Article : 235 words
  21. METEOROLOGICAL NOTES.

    Victoria—Fine throughout. Cloudy over eastern parts: otherwise chiefly clear. Light south-east to north east winds. Light rain recorded fairly generally in north-east and Gippsland and at a ...

    Article : 106 words
  22. Distinguishing a Duke.

    When members of the House of Lords wear their robes their various ranks are indicated thus:—A baron's robe has two rows of ermine, that of a viscount two ...

    Article : 55 words
  23. TELEGRAMS FROM MANAGERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 72 words
  24. ROADS AND BRIDGES DEPARTMENT.

    The Commissioner of Crown Lands, (Hon. H. Jackson) stated on Friday morning in connection with the decision of the Government to dispense with the ...

    Article : 135 words
  25. Resting the Eyes.

    Oculist declares (says a London paper) that eyes exhausted from writing may be rested by gazing a few minutes at bits of bright-colored silk. As an experiment ...

    Article : 58 words
  26. THE RAINFALL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  27. BULLION RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 words
  28. CALENDAR.—Friday, February 1.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 18 words
  29. THERMOMETER READINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 15 words
  30. ADELAIDE RAINFALL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 37 words
  31. Refusing £300,000 a Year.

    The man who holds the record for having refused a bigger salary than any other individual is Herr Ballin, the German shipbuilder, who recently fell into disgrace with ...

    Article : 78 words
  32. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Olivaster Silver-Lead, for week ended January 29.—"Have continued drving adit, advanced 9 ft. 3 In., total distance 75 ft. Have passed through 8 ft. of lode, carrying silver and lead ...

    Article : 69 words
  33. FORECASTS.

    South Australia.—Fine, rising temperatures, and northerly winds. Sultry and thundery later in the west. More thunderstorms in the upper Territory. ...

    Article : 148 words
  34. INTER-STATE RAINFALL RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 62 words
  35. ENLISTMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 31 words
  36. SOLDIERS' ENGLISH BRIDES.

    The State Premier has received from the Agent-General, a letter dealing with the matter of Australian soldiers marrying English girls. Mr. Wade says that he is ...

    Article : 123 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 22 words
  38. Bancroft's Wonderful Memory.

    That fine old actor Sir Squire Bancroft is considered (says a London paper) to have the most retentive memory in the theatrical profession. He is not only able ...

    Article : 86 words
  39. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    The State Cabinet to-day decided to ask for a further conference with Senator Milien, Minister for Repatriation, with regard to the scheme for the vocational ...

    Article : 92 words
  40. A HOUSING PROBLEM.

    Mr. Watt (Federal Minister for Works), accompanied by Mr. Cook (Minister for the Navy), will proceed to Lithgow on Friday morning to enquire into the housing ...

    Article : 119 words
  41. STATE POLITICS THE COMING ELECTIONS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  42. LAW COURTS. Police Court—Adelaide.

    Stephen cunningham was lined 10/ for having been drunk in Light-square on Thursday. He was also charged with having used indecent language. He explained that he remermbered nothing ...

    Article : 184 words
  43. Editing that Caused a War.

    Perhaps (says a London paper) the most momentous piece of editing ever done was that bit of blue-pencilling which Bismarck told Sir Charles Dilke he ...

    Article : 89 words
  44. RECRUITING PROBLEM.

    The recruiting problem is now engaging serious attention. It is known that the Director-General of Recruiting has made several suggestions to the Minister ...

    Article : 200 words
  45. POSITION OF MR. STYLES

    The ominous cloud hanging over the coalition was not dispersed by any development yesterday. The Liberals maintain their air of determination in the matter ...

    Article : 816 words
  46. THE PROTESTANT ASSOCIATION.

    A conference of the New Zealand Protestant Political Association have decided to establish, a special campaign fund of £100,000. They have instructed the ...

    Article : 61 words
  47. STATE SECURITIES AND INCOME TAX.

    The State Premier is communicating with the Prime Minister with a view to having State securities placed in as favorable a position with regard to ...

    Article : 41 words
  48. Police Court—Port Adelaide.

    The case adjourned from last Wednesday, in which Joseph Richardson sued his son, Joseph Ernest Richardson, of Kelmscott, for maintenance, was again before the court. The adjournment ...

    Article : 714 words
  49. Mistaken Identity.

    A certain Labor deputation, in pursuance of the excellent plan of the Government, was to visit the army in France in order to see for themselves the conditions under ...

    Article : 198 words
  50. SHIPPING NEWS

    Investigator, 360, A. E. Maxwell, gulf ports. SAILED, PORT ADELAIDE—February 1. Karatta, Pert Vincent. Kooringa, Ardrossan. ...

    Article : 108 words
  51. RAIN IN WHEAT STACKS.

    A message from Geuric states that the roofs covering the stacks of old wheat are dipping to the centre, causing water to gather and percolate the stacks and rotting ...

    Article : 68 words
  52. THE ELECTORAL DEPARTMENT.

    Monday, February 4 is the last day for the receipt of electoral claims in connection with the forthcoming elections, and the State Electoral Officer (Mr. C. L. ...

    Article : 64 words
  53. ST. PETER'S COLLEGE EXTENSION.

    The council of governors of St. Peter's College have decided to proceed at an early date with the first instalment of the big scheme of building extension ...

    Article : 282 words
  54. FIRE IN VIENNA.

    A number of grain warehouses have been destroyed by fire at Vienna. An enormous amount of damage was done. ...

    Article : 27 words
  55. AMUSEMENTS.

    A picture depicting stirring scenes of outlawry in the Far West was screened at the Central Theatre on Thursday night in the presence of a large and ...

    Article : 324 words
  56. AN AUSTRALIAN IN PALESTINE.

    A member of the 3rd Light Horse, who has spent his fourth Christmas on active service, in a letter from Palestine on November 30, says:—I lave not been able ...

    Article : 336 words
  57. COMMERCIAL NEWS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 302 words
  58. When Bradlaugh Explained.

    When in the British army, the late Mr. Charles Bradlaugh, M.P., was orderly room clerk, and a newly-arrived young officer once entered the room where he ...

    Article : 266 words
  59. FISHING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

    The Minister of Industries (Hon. R. P. Blundell) has issued a notification to the effect that any person entering upon any private land, or taking fish from any ...

    Article : 100 words
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