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  2. THE DEWETSDORP TRAGEDY.

    One of the most sensational trials in the history of South Africa was concluded to-day, when Deleeuw, town clerk of the small Orange Free State town of ...

    Article : 359 words
  3. THE DOLE RACE.

    The Dole Race, from San Francisco, has been won by the aeroplane Woolaroc, piloted by Mr. Arthur Gobel, and navigated by Lieutenant William Davis. It ...

    Article : 212 words
  4. THE SYDNEY CITY COUNCIL.

    The Government may appoint a Royal Commission to investigate the administration of civic affairs from the Sydney Town Hall. The Lord Mayor (Alderman ...

    Article : 322 words
  5. LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

    Play in the match between Lancashire and the New Zealander at Manchester has been abandoned for the day, owing to rain. ...

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  6. MR. JINKS IS FAMOUS.

    The missing Redmondite, Mr. John Jinks, is receiving more publicity than any man or any happening in the British Isles today. He is the subject of editorials, street ...

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  7. THE STRAIN OF GOLF.

    Another amateur championship has produced a one-sided final. Three times since the war the match has been as good as over at the half-way stage, one of the ...

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  8. THE COUNTRY.

    August 17.—A rail motor, connecting Port Pirie with the broad gauge system at Glaustone, is running from here each day at noon. ...

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  9. THIRD GERMAN CRUISER.

    Germany's third post-war cruiser, a sister ship to the 6,000-ton Karlsruhe, will be launched at Kiel on Saturday. ...

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  10. COMMONWEALTH AND STATES.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) said to-day the Cabinet had approved of the financial agreement between the Commonwealth and the State Governments, which ...

    Article : 88 words
  11. FRANCE AND GERMANY.

    The new commercial treaty between France and Germany is described as an economic "Locarno." The agreement operates for 18 months from September ...

    Article : 89 words
  12. ELECTRIC HARE. RACING.

    The sudden popularity of electric hare and greyhound racing is leading to extraordinary developments. No fewer than 30 companies have been formed in London ...

    Article : 167 words
  13. A MOTOR FATALITY.

    An inquest in, the circumstances of the deaths of John Conroy (22) and Victoria Hockley (20), who were killed by a motor car at Bulli Pass on August 7, was opened ...

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  14. PETERBOROUGH.

    August 17.-As a result of the agitation of the Yongala District Council, the Government are arranging to remove the fence and drain from the ...

    Article : 263 words
  15. CAPTAIN GILES.

    The Australian airman, Captain F. A. Giles, who proposes flying from the United States to Australia, via the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, after two false starts, ...

    Article : 124 words
  16. COUNCIL HEAVILY IN DEBT.

    Another attempt Will be made by a section of the Labor aldermen, at a special meeting of the Sydney City Council tomorrow, to induce the council ti purchase ...

    Article : 156 words
  17. OVERSEAS SPORTING.

    A new series of county matches was begun to-day. Results:-Middlesex versus Wore[?]ter.-Middlesex, [?] (Stevens 67, Root five for 71, ...

    Article : 134 words
  18. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    Mr. William Johns (22), of Underdale, was admitted to the Adelaide Hospital late last night suffering from severe head injuries and concussion. His condition ...

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  19. STUNT FLYING.

    The aviator Fiseler to-day flew upside down in a Schralbe aeroplane for 10 min. 58 4-5 sec.-a record. ...

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  20. A BOY KILLED.

    The body of a boy, who was killed while leaning from a tram at Gladesville last night, has been identified as that of Stanley Roy Bradshaw (14), of Gladesville. ...

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  21. PORT ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Port Adelaide Raring Club was held at the Foresters' Hall, Nile-street, Port Adelaide, on Thursday evening. The chairman (Dr. A. ...

    Article : 380 words
  22. THE CAPITAL.

    The definite announcement of the opening of the Federal Parliament on September 28 was read with interest by Canberra residents. The lack of other ...

    Article : 100 words
  23. EMPIRE AIR ROUTE.

    An important announcement regarding the Indian development of an air-route to the Far East and Australia has been made. The main trunk air route is from Karachi ...

    Article : 128 words
  24. NEW SOUTH WALES ELECTIONS.

    The A.L.P. executive has endorsed Mr. W. J. McKell, M.L.A. as a candidate for Redfern, and Mr. D. Clyne for Philip. Dr. Evatt, M.L.A., has stated that if ...

    Article : 83 words
  25. ALDINGA.

    August 17.-A large and representative meeting of residents of the Aldinga district was held in the district hall, Aldinga, for the purpose of inviting the Minister of Marine to the ...

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  26. OVER THE CLIFFS.

    Before throwing himself over the cliffs at South Head on July 29 Mark Galfard (65) left a note, which read:-"In heaven all will be well. I love to hear the story ...

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  27. CHILD KILLED BY A MOTOR.

    Toddling across Lygon-street to-day, Harold Gordon Finlay (3), of [?] street, Brunswick, was run down by a motor car driven by Mr. A. Dennison, of ...

    Article : 42 words
  28. THE NEW ZEALANDERS.

    The New Zealanders began a match today against Lancashire. The home team [?]tted first, and made [?] (E. Tydlesley 124). At stumps New Zealand had one ...

    Article : 184 words
  29. FELL SO FEET.

    A crane fell during building work at the new premises of Murdoch, Ltd., George-street, to-day, and Mr. Walter Ryan (45), of Redfern, who was guiding ...

    Article : 59 words
  30. PROBLEMS OF LOCATION.

    The question of the delivery of letters to Canberra householders is still unsettled, though the Postal Department is prepared, when the time appears opportune, ...

    Article : 278 words
  31. EXPORT BUTTER.

    "Weddel's Review" states:-"For the year ended June 30 the average top prices for salted butter were:-Danish, 173[?] per cwt.; New Zealand, 163/6; Australian, ...

    Article : 123 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    Meritt, the New Zealand cricketer, who is 19 year of age to-day, has taken 131 wickets for 2,697 runs during the English tour. ...

    Article : 173 words
  33. TRANS-PACIFIC FLIGHT

    The Premier (Mr. Lang) to-day increased the guarantee of the Government of £3,580 to assist the trans-Pacific flight to £4,500 thereby enabling Captain ...

    Article : 56 words
  34. HENLEY ON YARRA.

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  35. BENDIGO RACES.

    The Bendigo Racing Club's winter meeting was concluded to-day. ...

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  36. SEARCH FOR MISSING PLANES. HONOLULU, August 18.

    Admiral McDonald on Wednesday night ordered the d[?] and submarines stationed at Ha[?] to march in net formation for the two missing [?], which ...

    Article : 39 words
  37. LACROSSE.

    The annual lacrosse game between representative of the Adelaide and Melbourne Universities against a team representing the State, took place to-day. ...

    Article : 114 words
  38. BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

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  39. GIRL GUIDES.

    The annual meeting of the Girl Guides of South Australia will take place on September 15, and this will be the official farewell of the organisation to Lady ...

    Article : 68 words
  40. AN OVERDUE SHIP.

    Blown from her course by strong head winds, the fully-rigged sailing ship Forest Friend, short of provisions and over 105 days out from Port Campbell, Oregon, ...

    Article : 155 words
  41. SELECTING NAMES FOR STREETS.

    "The Federal Capital Commission," said Sir John Butters this morning, "is carefully going into the question of naming the unnamed streets, and where necessary, ...

    Article : 174 words
  42. MR. DION BOUCICAULT.

    Mr. Dion Boucicault's company, including Miss Irene Vanbrugh, Mr. Norman McKinnel, Miss Prudence Vanbrugh, Mr. Hugh Williams, Miss Annie Saker, Mr. ...

    Article : 76 words
  43. LAWN TENNIS.

    The championship lawn tennis tournament was continued at the Milton courts to-day. Result:- Men's Single Championship-J. Crawford beat ...

    Article : 115 words
  44. BRITISH COLUMBIA.

    The Premier (Mr. John Oliver), aged 71. died at his residence on Wednesday night, after several months' illness, which resulted in his retirement from the ...

    Article : 42 words
  45. UNIVERSITY WOMEN,

    The women's inter-university basket ball games were continued to-day, when Melbourne again defeated a combined New South Wales team by 31 to 22. Adelaide ...

    Article : 79 words
  46. ELECTRICITY FOR THE CAPITAL.

    The agreement between the Federal Capital Commission and the Government of New South Wales, in connection with the Burrenjuck hydro-electric scheme, ...

    Article : 93 words
  47. WEDDING OF AN ACTRESS.

    A real stage wedding is what Miss Wyn Richmond, the dainty 21-year-old star in the musical comedy, "Sunny," has most desired, and she is to get it when she marries ...

    Article : 223 words
  48. THE LIBERAL UNION.

    The Semaphore and Largs men's and women's branch of the Liberal Union held their annual social and dance in the Semaphore Masonic Hall on Thursday evening. Mrs. F. G. ...

    Article : 267 words
  49. REAR-ADMIRAL CLARKSON.

    The federal Cabinet has decided to extend the term of Rear-Admiral Clarkson as a member of the Commonwealth Shipping Board for three months from August ...

    Article : 110 words
  50. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS. Perth. August 18.

    The State railway revenue last month was £284,958, compared with £235,703 for the same month of last year, and the expenditure was £225,432, against £213,374 ...

    Article : 56 words
  51. PURCHASE OF PICTURES.

    The Federal Capital Commission, on the advice of the Commonwealth Art Advisory Board, has purchased twelve oil paintings, eleven watercolors, and 18 etchings, all ...

    Article : 123 words
  52. "THE ADVERTISER."

    To ensure Insertion and proper classification, advertisements intended for to-morrow's issue of "The Advertiser" ...

    Article : 47 words
  53. Advertising

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