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  2. CABLES OR WIRELESS?

    Officials of the Eastern Cable Company to-day made a statement that their associated companies as far back as October 26 informed the Post-office of the action ...

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  3. GENERAL NEWS

    Since the Bill which appointed a Public Works Standing Committee to replace the Railways Standing Committee was passed some time ago there has been much ...

    Article : 116 words
  4. PERSONAL

    Mr. C. J. Tregenna, a member of a Commonwealth board appointed to enquire into the tobacco industry, is visiting Adelaide, and yesterday was taken to Mount ...

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  5. SIR WILLIAM CLARKSON.

    Answering Mr. Fenton in the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) said the Government had not renewed Admiral Sir William ...

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  6. OBITUARY.

    Mr. James Martindale, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of the western suburbs, died on Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edwin ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. PRIMARY PRODUCER

    In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Stewart, speaking on the tariff, said some members had argued that the best way to protect Australian industries was ...

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  8. THE TARIFF.

    Continuing the debate on the tariff in the House of Representatives last night, Mr. Scullin said the Government proposed protecting Australian ...

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  9. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    Over 500 unemployed took part on Tuesday morning in a procession through the streets of the city, with the object of drawing attention to the serious nature of ...

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  10. UNLEY BOOT FACTORY MURDER.

    Mr. Edwards, on Tuesday, in the Assembly, asked whether the Premier (Hon. R. L. Butler) would call for a report in order to ascertain whether it was not ...

    Article : 107 words
  11. PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS.

    The leader of the Opposition (Hon. L. L. Hill) was informed by the Premier (Hon. R. L. Butler) in the Assembly on Tuesday that votes would be taken on ...

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  12. IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE

    In the Assembly on Tuesday Mr. McLashlan asked the reason for the satisfactory improvement in the State's trade [?], as shown in the quarter just ...

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  13. NEW AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION STATION.

    A few months ago the Automobile Association opened its fourth calling station at Morphett Vale. The traffic on this road has been so heavy recently that the ...

    Article : 213 words
  14. SWEETS OF LIFE.

    There was an exciting scene in Carlton to-day, when a large number of youths answered the following advertisement in the morning papers:—"Youths, over 18, 9 ...

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  15. QUESTIONS IN COMMONS.

    In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Samuel, in reply to questions, said the Government were considering the effects of the competition of wireless upon the ...

    Article : 144 words
  16. PETITION FOR THE REPRIEVE OF HAINES.

    A petition for the reprieve of William E[?] Peter Haines, who is under sentences of death for the murder of Miss [?] at Bridgewater, on October 12 ...

    Article : 100 words
  17. YOUNG AUSTRALIA LEAGUE.

    A contingent of 310 members of the Young Australia League is expected to arrive in Adelaide some time next month. So far as could be ascertained yesterday ...

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  18. NEW BILLS.

    In the Legislative Council on Tuesday the Minister of Agriculture (Hon. J. Cowen) gave notice of his intention to away for leave to introduce to-day Bills ...

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  19. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    Over twelve million words of international traffic were transmitted by the Pacific Cable Board system for the twelve months ended March 31, which is ...

    Article : 178 words
  20. RATIFICATION BILL.

    In the Assembly to-day the Premier (Hon. R. L. Butler) will move, "That it is desirable to introduce a Bill to amend the Sinking Fund Act." He will also ...

    Article : 57 words
  21. MINDA HOME.

    The [?] and staff of Minda Home, which is generally conceded to be one of the most deserving charitable institutions in the State, are conducting a fete at ...

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  22. TRADING IN STATE BANK HOMES.

    That he had been informed that the [?] Bank had been trading in homes [?] built by the bank as workmen's [?] was a statement made by Mr. ...

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  23. THE BURTON SCHOOL INCEDENT.

    The Minister of Education (Hon. M. McIntosh) stated on Tuesday that he had received a report concerning the recent assault case at the Burton school, near ...

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  24. A DISASTROUS FIRE.

    A fire at the premises of Messrs. Arthur Cocks & Co., jewellers, in Barrack and York streets, this morning did damage estimated at £25,000, and a considerable ...

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  25. CANADA WATCHING DEVELOPMENTS.

    The competition between beam wireless and the cable was foreseen by the Canadian Government, and was largely responsible for the Canadian opposition to ...

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  26. BOY ESCAPES FROM REFORMATORY.

    Frank Bennett (10) was missed from the Magill Reformatory about 7 o'clock last night. Bennet, whose height is 4 ft. 4 in., has a sallow complexion, and is of sturdy ...

    Article : 67 words
  27. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    At the Education Building, Flindersstreet on Tuesday morning, the AssistantCity Coroner (Mr. C. L. Mathews), enquired into the circumstances of the death ...

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  28. TRAIFF BOARD ENQUIRIES.

    The Adelaide chamber of Commerce has received notification that the fol[?] public enquires will be conducted by the Tariff board in the boardroom, ...

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  29. SERVICE STATION ENTERED.

    Five spare rims, tyres, and tubes, £2 7/6 in cash, and 4/ worth of stamps were stolen from the Overland Service Station, Pirie-street, on Monday eveaing. Entry ...

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  30. A FATAL FALL.

    Mr. F. McNeill (25), a native of Scotland, fell from the North Shore bridge works to-day and struck the roadway on the milson Point side, 60 ft. below. he ...

    Article : 75 words
  31. FEDERAL ROADS GRANTS.

    The first meeting of the Federal Aid Roads Council, to be held at Canberra, will take place to-morrow, and representatives of all States will attend. The ...

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  32. EIGHTY TEARS OLD.

    A complimentary dinner was tendered to Mr. W. Herbert Phillipps (chairman of directors of the Executor Trustee and Agency Company) by his co-directors at ...

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  33. BRICKLAYERS HELP MEN OUT OF WORK.

    At the meeting of the Bricklayers' Society on Monday evening, it was decided that a levy of 2/6 be struck on all members who are working, in order to ...

    Article : 49 words
  34. ACCIDENT COMPENSATION FOR AGED WORKMEN.

    Reference was made by Mr. Collins, in the Assembly on Tuesday, to a letter he had received regarding aged employes under the Workmen's Compensation Act. ...

    Article : 130 words
  35. TASMANIA.

    The Premier (Mr. Lyons) has wired the Federal Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) asking if the Loan Council is to meet on December 17, as first arranged. He ...

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  36. INFLUX OF FOREIGNERS.

    Replying to Mr. Anthoney in the Assembly on Tuesday, the Premier (Hon. R. L. Butler) said he had communicated with the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce), ...

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  37. QUEENSLAND STATE FARMS.

    Because they have outlived their usefulness, the Warren and Hermitage State Farms in the Central district and on the Darling Downs respectively, are to be ...

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  38. [?] UP PASTORAL COUNTRY.

    Dr. Beedow, in the Assembly on Tuesday, asked in view of the freat import[?] of opening up now pastoral country, [?] intended to consider ...

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  39. OPERA PERFORMANCES.

    At the Norwood Town Hall on Thursday and Friday the Elder Conservatorium opera class will perform Gluck's "Orphens" and the second ...

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  40. THE COMET.

    Mr. J. Smethurst, a member of the British Astronomical Association, said to-day:—"The comet reported as seen by Dr. Baldwin on Saturday evening is no ...

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  41. THE DAIRYING INDUSTRY.

    Sir. A. W. Wilson, who recently returned from London, gave a meeting of the Dairy Produce Board to-day a message of goodwill from London distributors, who ...

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  42. WAR CONVERSION LOANS.

    Federal Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) to-day received the terms of the £36,000,000 war conversion loan and the circumstances which made this operation ...

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  43. THE CAMPING SEASON.

    Now that the Christmas holiday season is rapidly approaching, arrangements are being made by many for outdoor excursions. Not the least popular among these ...

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  44. A THEFT INTERRUPTED.

    The vigilance of two persons interrupted a thief in the act of escaping with a quantity of articles from the shop of Mr. W. H. Wheeler, men's wear specialist, ...

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  45. DROWNED IN THE YARRA.

    Climbing a tree near the edge of the River Yarra during the lunch hour today, John Edwards (18), of Crown-street, richmond, employed at Pizzey's tannery ...

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  46. THE SEARCH FOR OIL.

    Although official statements are not being made, it is known that daily tests are still being carried out at the Roma bore, and the quantities of oil obtained ...

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  47. THE VALLEY HEIGHTS MURDER.

    The trial was resumed to-day of William Guy H[?]ggs, charged with the murder of Mr. Ronald Lachlan eLslie, a squatter, who was found shot in a motor car on the Blue ...

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  48. R.M.S. COMORIN.

    Messrs. Elder, Smith & Co. advise that the R.M.S. Comorin, from Melbourne, is expected to arrive at this port late tonight, and to leave for London at 5 p.m. ...

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  49. FIRE IN NEW ZEALAND.

    A midnight fire in Cambridge destroyed a block of buildings, valued at £10,000. It comprised eight shops, with stocks estimated to be worth £20,000. ...

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  50. UNDER A TRAIN.

    A ganger named Alfred Elleker, of Bromley, Kent (says the London "Daily Chronicle") had a remarkable escape from death while working on the southern ...

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  51. RUN OVER AND KILLED.

    Mr. Sydney Credlands (35) electrical engineer, of Port Hacking, was run over and killed by a motor lorry at Mascot this morning. He was riding a motor ...

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  52. A SHIP ENDANGERED.

    Charged that, on December 3, at South Brisbane, they set fire to a heap of newspapers and bedding, which were so situated that the vessel Aroona was likely to ...

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  53. CHRISTMAS CAROLS.

    Arrangements are being made by the Y.M.C.A. to conduct a community Christmas carol meeting in the Adelaide Town Hall on Christmas Eve. Formerly this was ...

    Article : 53 words
  54. TWO MEN INJURED IN MOTORING ACCIDENT.

    Messrs. William Bolton and Sydney Reynolds, of Young, were severely injured when a car in which they were travelling to-day struck a tree stump on ...

    Article : 59 words
  55. THE GARDEN THEATRE.

    Pat Hanna's Diggers are presenting a bright show this week. Every member has some special turn, and the backing by Miss Rosette Powell's ballet is ...

    Article : 154 words
  56. THREE EXPLOSIONS.

    While workmen were charging a hole 20 feet deep in the face of the Essendon City Council's quarry at Maribyrnong today, a quantity of powder choked in the ...

    Article : 105 words
  57. MOUNTAIN HOME OF CENTENARIAN.

    The Hon. Miss Katherine Plunkett, who claims to be the oldest woman in the British Isles, celebrated her 107th birthday last month. ...

    Article : 114 words
  58. Advertising

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  59. [?] OF PICCADILLY.

    Mr. H. Curtis late of Picoadilly, gar[?] writes:-[?] to make the following explanation relative to the name Piccadilly as applied to the land below ...

    Article : 221 words
  60. TWO HORSES DESTROYED.

    Two fine cart horses [?] by E. Cridland, limited, were destroyed to-day as the result of an accident at the Aueen Victoria Markets. The horses had taken ...

    Article : 78 words
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