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  2. Advertising

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  3. HERE AND THERE. How to See Round Corners.

    A good idea at Teignmouth. England, the popular seaside resort, is a mirror mounted on a pole and set at an angle so that drivers can see what is coming round the ...

    Article : 66 words
  4. THE ELECTIONS. WRITS ON JANUARY 17.

    When seen after the House of Assembly rose on Wednesday evening, the Premier stated that the writs for the general election would he issued on January 17. and ...

    Article : 197 words
  5. THE DAVIS CUP. AUSTRALASIA WINS AGAIN.

    The Davis Cup contest was concluded to-day under a wintry sky. Several showers fell during the progress of the last set. Owing to Larned's indisposition ...

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  6. CLOSE OF THE SESSION.

    The second session of the twentieth Parliament, which closed at three minutes past 10 o'clock last evening, was prolific in measures that received the sanction of both Houses, 40 Bills ...

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  7. TO-DAY'S WEATHER MAP.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 89 words
  8. A MYSTERY.

    In connection with the double tragedy at Casino yesterday evening further investigation has so far failed to elucidate the mystery surrounding the occurrence, and ...

    Article : 732 words
  9. INDUSTRIAL AFFAIRS. STOPPAGE OF WORK.

    The trades unionists at Blackburn, in [?]re. have asked the executive of the Federated Trades Unions to consider the adv[?]bility of authorising a ...

    Article : 49 words
  10. WRIGHT TO PLAY IN SYDNEY.

    A letter has been received in Sydney from Mr. Hicks (secretary of the Australasian Lawn Tennis Association), at present in New Zealand, stating that Beals C. Wright, ...

    Article : 113 words
  11. The Ankle Bracelet.

    Among the most novel and up-to-date of feminine fripperies is the ankle bracelet, which is proving very popular among the smart set. The ankle bracelet usually ...

    Article : 67 words
  12. A CEMETERY SENSATION.

    A report on the Bendigo Cemetery, read at a meeting of the board of public health to-day, referred to the insanitary state of affairs at the cemetery. An official of the ...

    Article : 202 words
  13. Belgian Miners' Strike.

    A [?] strike has occurred at Borinage, a [?] [?]ing district near Mons, and 25,000 [?] are out of work. ...

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  14. Whose Fence Is It?

    When a wooden fence divides two gardens it is always possible to tell at a glance to which house this fence belongs. As the law stands (says a London paper) ...

    Article : 90 words
  15. RIVAL FRUITERERS' QUARREL.

    The [?] of two Rundle-street frai[?] were aired in the Adelaide Police [?] on Thursday morning. George R[?] charged Mrs. Annie Popp with ...

    Article : 260 words
  16. The Largest Trunk in the World.

    The largest trunk in the world was cxhibited at Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A. This trunk, which is to be used as a holiday camp, is 18 ft. long and 10½ ft., high, and ...

    Article : 80 words
  17. TO-DAY'S FORECAST.

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  18. A Keyless Lock.

    There has just been invented a lock that is worked not by a key, but by little knobs on the right of the lock. The kick is capable of many combinations and can be set ...

    Article : 91 words
  19. BABY IN PERIL.

    Mrs. E. Cavanagh who had just arrived by boat to-day from the Lower Clarence left her baby in a peran[?]bulator in a shed on the wharf temporarily in charge of her ...

    Article : 102 words
  20. LIBERAL CANDIDATES.

    Mr. Peake said:—"Final selections of Liberal candidates will be made in most of the districts on Friday night, and preparations are in full string for an active ...

    Article : 133 words
  21. BAROMETER AND THERMOMETER READINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 13 words
  22. Street Noises in New York.

    Street notes hare proved so detrimental to the primary schools of Yew York that the authorities are considering the establishment of school zones, within which ...

    Article : 91 words
  23. FORECASTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 175 words
  24. MELBOURNE WHARF LABORERS.

    The wharf laborers assembled to-night, for their mass nicotine to consider the qnestion of demanding increased wages, bur as the hall would not accommodate the ...

    Article : 61 words
  25. Famous Centenarian's Death.

    Gravesend's "grand old man," Mr. Isaac Charles Johnson, the inventor of Portland cement, who attained his 100th birthday last year, died early in December. ...

    Article : 118 words
  26. LABOR CANDIDATES.

    There was a large attendance at the Trades Hall last night when the council of the United Labor Party met. Mr. J. H. Vaughan was in the chair. The question ...

    Article : 95 words
  27. CALENDAR—January 4.

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  28. ANTI-FLIRTING CAMPAIGN.

    As anti-flirting campaign is being carried out by Mr. Sebastian, chief of police at Los Angeles. California. A short time [?] the Los Angeles police employed a ...

    Article : 204 words
  29. ALLOTMENT OF LAND.

    The returns compiled by the direction of the Surveyor-General (Mr. E. M. Smith) show that during 1911, 734,638 acres of land were allotted under 837 agreements ...

    Article : 208 words
  30. METEROLOGICAL NOTES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 words
  31. THERMOMETER READINGS.

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  32. THE RATNFALL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 65 words
  33. Persian Weddings.

    Tying the matrimonial knot is a very prolonged and serious affair in Persia. In fact, a wedding may extend for a week. On the last day of the wedding the bride, who has ...

    Article : 149 words
  34. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

    Mr. T. H. Smeaton. Hon. F. W. Coneybeer. Hon. C. Vaughan. Mr. G. Dankel. ...

    Article : 137 words
  35. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS EMPLOYERS.

    The new Federal clothing factory was openedthis morning. The Federal Government have incorporated in the factory their industrial ideals. Regulations have been issued by the Cabinet, ...

    Article : 399 words
  36. MIDNIGHT STRUGGLE WITH) PATIENT.

    A tragic story of a midnight struggle between a nurse and a patient in a local nursing home was told at a coroner's inquest recently at Redhill. England. ...

    Article : 321 words
  37. FEDERAL AFFAIRS. CUSTOMS REFUNDS.

    The Customs Department has received the following notification from the Controller-General:—"Referring to the Customs—tariff. 1911. which in now law. ...

    Article : 81 words
  38. A Scrap-Iron Clock.

    The small Wiltshire village of Wotton Rivers possesses one of the most remarkable clocks in the world. It has been placed in the tower of the village church and is ...

    Article : 155 words
  39. BROKEN HILL.

    According to figures supplied by the Registrar of Births, D[?]ths, and Marriages, there has been a natural gain for the 12 months ended December 31 in the ...

    Article : 64 words
  40. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS. A SUDDEN DEATH.

    Mr [?]est Charles Wood died suddenly an Tuesday morning at the Palace Hotel, Ballarat. He had been on a holiday in Victoria, accompanied by his mother (Mrs. ...

    Article : 114 words
  41. THE NAVAL BASE QUESTION.

    Senator Pearce stated to-day that he had arranged conferences in Western Australia between himself. the director of Naval Works. and the State authorities regan[?]ng ...

    Article : 59 words
  42. A HOUSE BURNT DOWN.

    A three-roomed wood and iron house in Argent-laue was destroyed by fire last night. The house was unoccupied, and the cause of the outbreak is unknown. The ...

    Article : 50 words
  43. TRIANGULAR CRICKET.

    The selectors of the team to play for South Africa in the first triangular contests between England. Australia, and South Africa, yesterday announced that ...

    Article : 131 words
  44. TEMPORARY NAVAL COLLEGE.

    Senator Pearce and Mr. C'Malley left Melbourne to-day at the express wish of the Cabinet to select a site for a temporary naval college at Jervis Bay. ...

    Article : 34 words
  45. VICTORIA.

    The Australasian executive in Melbourne of the Chapman-Alexander evangelistic campaign, has received cable advices from Dr. Wilbur Chapman and Mr. Charles ...

    Article : 165 words
  46. Story of the "V.C."

    Some rears ago a tearful hero burst into Sotheby's (says a London paper) and pleaded that his Victoria Cross should not be sold. Somehow or other it had left his ...

    Article : 219 words
  47. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    The Federal Cabinet held a brief meeting to-day to consider the need for land regulations for the Northern Territory. It was decided to fill the positions of ...

    Article : 55 words
  48. A GIRL'S L[?] BROKEN.

    A painful accident befell Miss Isob[?] [?] the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. G. Ritchie. M.P., at Gool[?] on Saturday last. Accom[?] by Master Colin Ritchie. aged ...

    Article : 99 words
  49. A FATAL FIRE.

    Mr. Hamilton's boarding-house in Taranaki-street, was destroyed by fire to-day, and John Calvert, a newspaper runner, perished in the flames. Percy McLean ...

    Article : 49 words
  50. SIX DAYS' CYCLE RACE.

    The six days' cycle race was favored with ideal weather for the third day. There was a cheer for the men as they rounded the 1,000 miles' mark at 11.31 a.m., and they lad taken ...

    Article : 419 words
  51. PAINFUL BURNING ACCIDENT.

    Miss Ressic Plaisted was badly burned last evening. and was attended by Dr. V[?]. She was pouring methylated spirits into a lamp. when the liquid became ...

    Article : 58 words
  52. THE TOTALIZATOR.

    Messrs. Elliott and Scott. clergymen, representing the Auckland Ministers' Assosiation, accepting an invitation of the Sydney Totalizator Commission, attended the ...

    Article : 226 words
  53. GREY HAIRS IN WOOL.

    The attention of the Minister of External A Hairs has been drawn by the Bradford Chamber of Commerce to the increasing prevalence of black and grey bairs in ...

    Article : 96 words
  54. Advertising

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  55. FIRE AT MANNANARIE.

    A fire occurred yesterday on the premises of Messrs. F. Napper, T. A. Cadzow, and F. Lloyd. The fire started at an old [?] stack on Mr. F. Nappers. There ...

    Article : 109 words
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  57. In Revenge.

    In an interview in the London "C[?]tion Commonwealtlh." Mr. Israel Zangwill tells a curious story of his childhood. "When I was seven weeks' old and ...

    Article : 218 words
  58. A SKELETON FOUND.

    A report has been made by Mr. William Bushby to [?] [?]tle branch of the Criminal Investigation Department to the effect that when walking along the beach near Coogee, he discovered a ...

    Article : 170 words
  59. DROWNED IN HIS BROTHER'S PRESENCE.

    While exercising a horse in the Swan River at West Guilford to-day Allan John Lewis (20) lost his seat on t he animal, and, being unable to swim, was drowned in the ...

    Article : 45 words
  60. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The official gold return of the State for the past year is given by the Mines Department as 1,370.961 oz., valued at £5.823,[?], against 1,470,626 oz., valued at ...

    Article : 46 words
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