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  2. Sporting Notes.

    After patiently working his way up the pugilistic ladder, Ern. Baxter has at last boon rewarded. After many unsuccessful attempts to get placed at the Sydney ...

    Article : 774 words
  3. Working the "Dog Watch."

    There has been a further dislocation at the works of John Fell and Co., at Newnes, which have been idle since yesterday morning. It is stated that Mr. Fell desired to ...

    Article : 222 words
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  5. Brevities.

    Members of the S.A.F. Football Cinbare asked to meet at the usual place for training, and to discuss other matters. The annual meeting of the Lithgow ...

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  6. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

    To-day's market quotations.--Butter, 224s, new laid eggs 1s 10d. rails and rivers 1s 7d, cheese 1s 3d to 1s 5d, honey 4½d to 6½d, beeswax 1s 3d to 1s 8d, maize ...

    Article : 362 words
  7. LATE CABLES.

    United Service.--Extraordinary charges came to light during the hearing of the case in which Lord Alfred Dougles sued the "Morning Post" for alleged libel. "You ...

    Article : 159 words
  8. The Bathurst Case.

    In the case in which W. J. Hardy, of Lithgow, was charged at Bathurst police court with the theft of a suit of clothes and other articles from the Occidental ...

    Article : 328 words
  9. RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

    On Sunday morning the Rev. P. Hope conducted n baptismal service at the Extension Presbyterian church. There was a large congregation. ...

    Article : 353 words
  10. THE DOCKERS' STRIKE.

    Router.--The dockers' strike threatened to result, in an explosion at the Victoria and Albert docks this morning, after the N.Z. steamer Hurunui berthed. The crew were ...

    Article : 91 words
  11. FIRE IN SNOWSTORM.

    During a snowstorm and howling westerly gale, a weatherboard cottage on Cliff-road was reported to be on fire last night. The brigade turned out and made a great effort ...

    Article : 90 words
  12. WESTMINSTER'S NEW ROOF.

    In the presence of a great gathering, including members of Parliament, diplomatic representatives, aud representatives of the whole, of the Empire, the King re-opened ...

    Article : 44 words
  13. THE MAITLAND SETTLEMENT.

    At an early stage of the trouble on the Maitland field, as well as subsequently, we suggested mediation by the Federal or State authority. For some reason, which was ...

    Article : 547 words
  14. AMERICAN LIQUOR LAW.

    Neuter, Vancouver.--If the negotiations with foreign governments to allow America to search ships for liquor within a 12-mile limit are not successful, Congress will be ...

    Article : 39 words
  15. HILL END.

    Very cold weather has prevailed since the drought broke. This has had a drastic effect on cattle, as they were all in low condition. One man who owned 15 head lost ...

    Article : 221 words
  16. JAUNTER-SHOOTER'S HILL TELEPHONE.

    The Deputy P.M.G. has written Mr. A. G. Manning, M.P., as follows:-- "With reference to my communication dated 6th June, relative to representations ...

    Article : 66 words
  17. EARLIER CABLES.

    Of 30,000 Greek prisoners taken by the Turks only 4000 are now alive; of 2000 offieers only 750 can be traced. The number of Greek civilians in Turkey is also ...

    Article : 196 words
  18. ONE TAXING AUTHORITY.

    Satisfactory progress has been made in the negotiations for the appointment of one collecting authority for taxation on incomes. One authority in Victoria and New South ...

    Article : 43 words
  19. THE LATE MR. J. ADAMS.

    The late Mr. John Adams, who died at the residence of his granddaughter, Mrs. J. Thirlwell, Stanmore, on Sunday, wan born in Suffolk. England and was 85 last month ...

    Article : 235 words
  20. AUSTRALIA'S DEFENCE.

    Lieut.-General Sir H. G. Chanvel's report on the Australian military forces has been issued. The isolation of Australia, he says instead of being a cause of security is a ...

    Article : 61 words
  21. MAITLAND COAL SETTLEMENT.

    Messrs. MeDouald aud Willis, for the coal owners and miners respectively saw the Acting-Premier yesterday. Mr. Cakes, at their request, defined certain of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  22. TARANA

    For seven consecutive Monday mornings good falls of rain have been registered: this morning 25 points being recorded. between 8 and 9 a.m. a snow sterm passed ...

    Article : 90 words
  23. CAPITALISM v. SOCIALISM.

    A motion by Mr. Philip Snowden, drawing attention to "the failure of the capitalistic system," was defeated in the House of Commons by 368 votes to 121. Sir John ...

    Article : 246 words
  24. BOXING.

    A contest which should provide fight "fans" with thrills aplenty--Archie Hamilton versus Curley Parkes--will be staged at the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday, the 27th ...

    Article : 51 words
  25. DISTRICT CROP PROSPECTS.

    Farmers are pleased at crop prospects, the frequent rains during June and this month having altered the whole outlook. On several holdings crops for hay aud grain ...

    Article : 157 words
  26. NEWS IN BRIEF.

    A general desire is expressed for reform the Legislative Council. Mr. Ley, Minis, or far Justice, suggests nomination of councillors by the Assembly on a ...

    Article : 383 words
  27. CHECK YOUR WEIGHTS!

    The Weights and Measures Department is having a depot at the Town Hull, during this week only, for the purpose of testing weighing appliances for the whole of the ...

    Article : 134 words
  28. RUGBY LEAGUE.

    Fixtures for Saturday next:--Pottery v. School of Arts, 2 p.m., Geo. Thorn, referee: Waratahs v. All Blades, 3.30 p.m., W. Morton, referee. Mr. A. C. Richard notified ...

    Article : 151 words
  29. LITHGOW HOSPITAL.

    Blackheath "Bulletin" wants to know where that town stands in regard to hospital accommodation. It points out that difficulty was experienced in securing ...

    Article : 198 words
  30. COMING EVENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 words
  31. RAILWAY MINE CONFERENCE.

    The conference in regard to haulage of coal on the second shift at the railway coal mine was held this morning, when Mr. D. Roos (general president) represented ...

    Article : 107 words
  32. IN FEDERAL SESSION.

    There was a long discussion in the House of Representatives yesterday on the administration of the War Service Homos Commission. The Minister (Mr. Stewart) stated ...

    Article : 112 words
  33. X.Y.Z. CUT OUT.

    "Mercury" advertisers are requested to note that the Festal Department will not now receive at post offices, letters addressed to a nom-de-plume. All such ...

    Article : 62 words
  34. SPORTS AT THE VALE.

    Another successful afternoon's sport was held at the Vale on Saturday afternoon. Although the weather was very threatening, there was a good attendance and the ...

    Article : 311 words
  35. IRISH ENVOYS DEPORTED.

    Definite action was taken by tho Federal authorities on Monday to deport the Irish envoys, Father O'Flanagan and Mr. O'Kelly. During the morning they were ...

    Article : 66 words
  36. WINTRY WEATHER CONTINUES.

    The weather since tho beginning of the week has been decidedly wintry. There have been falls of sleet, snow and rain at intervals. The temperature on Monday ...

    Article : 78 words
  37. THE RABBIT PEST.

    The Dublin P.P. Board has decided to co-operate with the Singleton Board in its endeavor to induce the Stave Government to set aside tho sum of £50,000 as a prize ...

    Article : 86 words
  38. TRAIN DERAILED.

    The Griffith-Temora mixed train was derailed yesterday afternoon, two miles from femora. About 50 passengers were oil tho train. They were thrown from their seats, ...

    Article : 55 words
  39. SUMATRA INQUIRY.

    The Royal Commission to inquire into the loss of the Sumatra, has been announced. Its personnel consists of Judge Cohen, Captain Vine Hall, and Captain Chudleigh. ...

    Article : 51 words
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