Reuter.--The American world fliers, Smith and Wade, started for Iceland in ideal weather, but descended 115 miles off the Orkney Islands. ...
Article : 35 wordsA meeting of referees and touch judges will be held in Knight's rooms to-night. The business concerns the forthcoming postal examination. ...
Article : 169 wordsTo-day's market quotations: Butter 172s 8d, eggs, new laid 1s 6d, rails and rivers 1s 3d; cheese, local large, 9d; loaf 10d; honey 7d to 7 12d; beeswax 1s 3d to 1s 6d; lucerne ...
Article : 709 wordsPortland's leaking reservoir was the subject of an independent inquiry on Friday afternoon by Mr. H. H. Dare, chief engineer of the Murrumbidgee irrigation area. ...
Article : 993 wordsMr. Tom. Sherwood, an engine driver employed at the Hermitage Colliery, left his home in Mort-street, yesterday morning about 7 o'clock, and has not since been seen. ...
Article : 172 wordsOwing to the severe weather last night, the Town Baud's concert was not held. Mrs. Le-Vine, health lecturess and dietetician, of Sydney, will give a lecture at the ...
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Advertising : 18 wordsA Paris message states that M. Herirot. interviewed by "Le Parisien,'' attributed the success of the conference primarily to Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, who has shown ...
Article : 94 wordsIt is ten years to-day since Britain, after vainly negotiating for peace, took up the challenge of Germany and her allies. Many of us can still remember the days of tense ...
Article : 591 wordsReuter, Shanghai.--As a result of the floods, the Haisho dyke had burst. The immediate result is that the Tientsin river is a foot lower, and it is anticipated that ...
Article : 56 wordsThe fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Thursday night, when Mr. Jas. Northey presided over a good attendance. By credential from Cullen Billion Minors ...
Article : 687 wordsAs numerous candidates for the Spring carnivals were engaged at Randwick on Saturday, the racing held more than ordinary interest. In the August Hurdle Race ...
Article : 170 wordsIn the House of Commons the Conservatives unsuccessfully attempted to reverse the decision of the Government regarding the Singapore base. For the Government ...
Article : 172 wordsThe weekly shoot was earried out on Saturday, at the difficult 700 yards, the conditions being ten shots and two sighters. The weather was very boisterous, proving ...
Article : 187 wordsThe Allies' Conference in London is reported to have readied agreement on all points, and has asked Germany to send delegates. An important feature of the ...
Article : 276 wordsAt the Melbourne Stadium on Saturday night, Wall Bourke, 9.11 12 (conceding nearly a stone in weight) skied the towel in the tenth round against Charlie Mooney, 10.9. ...
Article : 43 wordsThe press secretary of the Plebs League writes:--The lecturer for the week-end was Com. Norm. Jeffreys. His subject, at the minors ...
Article : 212 wordsHon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., is in receipt, of the following correspondence:--From the Minister for Works, stating that he is calling for a report from the ...
Article : 290 wordsThe price of bread is to remain unaltered for another fortnight, at least. A man, believed to be a visitor from Victoria, was killed late on Saturday night, on ...
Article : 302 wordsWireless has secured a hold among a number of enthusiasts in Lithgow, although the Radio Club is practically defunct. At Messrs. Wilson Bros. broadeasting is eaught ...
Article : 228 wordsA farewell dinner was tendered Mr. T. R. M, Everett by the departmental managers of the Lithgow Co-operative Society, at the Lansdowne hotel on Thursday evening. ...
Article : 330 wordsMr. G. Sehofield presided over a fairly well attended meeting of the Trades Hall Society held on Friday night. Mr. J. Northey, returning officer, declared the following ...
Article : 120 wordsA large gathering assembled in the basement of the Baptist Chuch on Friday night. The occasion was the anniversary of the re-forming of the Ladies' Union. The Rev. ...
Article : 213 wordsSunday was the coldest day experienced in Lithgow for some time. The mininu[?] temperature was 28. There was a fall of snow, which registered 27 points, on ...
Article : 99 wordsA Masonic service was held at St. Mary's Presbyterian Church on Sunday night. The officers and brethern of Lodge Kilwinning attended, accompanied by members of other ...
Article : 199 wordsThe death took place on Saturday of William Mow, of 24 Calero-street. The deceased, who was 61 years of age, is survived by a widow and grown-up family. ...
Article : 83 wordsN. Basser v. L. Chandler. Claim for £9 5s 2d, for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for the amount claimed with 11- costs. N. Basser v. B. Russell. Claim for £10 ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 104 wordsDuring the gale on Saturday night the Adelaide Company's steamer Milluna was driven on to the breakwater at Port Kembla. The vessel, which was in light, trim ...
Article : 89 wordsThomas O'Hea was charged with having used indecent language in Main-street the previous day. Fined £3, in default 14 days. ...
Article : 33 wordsMr. James Hunter, of Mt. Lambie, has grown some fine potatoes this season, one weighted by your correspondent tipping the beam at 5 lbs. ...
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Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), Mon 4 Aug 1924, Page 2
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