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  2. BERT HINKLER.

    Lieut. Bert Hinkler made a perfect landing at Darwin at 5.55 p.m. on Wednesday, after his 1000-mile trip from Bima, thus completing his journey from ...

    Article : 577 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 36 words
  4. Flood Details.

    With the rapid fall of the flood waters in the Clarence, rail traffic will be back to normal to-day. The butter train ran last night and took away ...

    Article : 79 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 272 words
  6. Telegraphic News.

    The Commonwealth 's first seaplane carrier, H.M.A.S. Albatross, was successfully launched at Cockatoo Island dock yards on Thursday, amid scenes ...

    Article : 96 words
  7. SCALED

    SYDNEY, Friday.--A city unlicensed bookmaker laid large bets against tho hot favorite, Cinders Blot, who had a runaway win at Epping coursing ...

    Article : 65 words
  8. ANOTHER FLIGHT.

    Wing-Commander Manning is mentioned as the next starter on a solo flight to Australia, and is at present awaiting official sanction. ...

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  9. 20 INCHES IN SEVEN DAYS.

    According to figures supplied by the Weather Bureau, Dorrigo recorded the highest rainfall in the State. For the seven days ended on Tuesday, the ...

    Article : 148 words
  10. FORMER FLIGHTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 124 words
  11. STARTLING FIGURES.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--Dr. C. H. Johnson, who is in charge of the Government clinic, gave startling details of the prevalence of venereal disease. ...

    Article : 72 words
  12. MORE RAIN.

    After a couple of days of comparatively fine weather, rain commenced to fall again on Thursday, and during the night there were several showers. ...

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  13. DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

    TAREE, Friday.--As the result of a double tragedy at the little township of Wootton, two well-known residents, Joseph Worth and his wife, were shot ...

    Article : 118 words
  14. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 words
  15. Cablegrams.

    LONDON, Thursday.--Replying to a question in the House of Commons today, Sir William Joynson Hicks ((Home Secretary) said he was not considering ...

    Article : 49 words
  16. A MIXED FAMILY.

    A sensational flood escape is reported from Calliope. A man named Powell, living in a house by himself, was trapped by the flood waters. He was ...

    Article : 108 words
  17. N R M.A.

    The annual meeting of the Casino branch of the N.R.M.A. was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday night. The attendance was not large owing ...

    Article : 304 words
  18. POWER HOUSE MAINS.

    To-morrow (Sunday), weather permitting, the electricity service will be cut off between 5.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. to enable the new mains to be put in in ...

    Article : 46 words
  19. CANADA'S LOSS.

    OTTAWA, Thursday.--General Clark, speaking on the Budget in the Canadian Parliament, said that Canada lost 20,000,000 dollars worth of trade as a ...

    Article : 39 words
  20. ELECTORAL REFORM.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--The Chief Secretary (Mr. Bruntnell) says that the Cabinet sub-committee would meet early next week to consider the ...

    Article : 98 words
  21. MR. HUIE'S ADDRESS.

    Mr. A. G. Huie, a noted exponent on economics, addressed the Mayor and aldermen on Thursday evening on the question of proportional representation ...

    Article : 45 words
  22. QUICK WORK.

    The flood has been responsible for farmers in the Ulmarra district rushing their pigs to the Ulmarra butter factory. The manager of the factory ...

    Article : 46 words
  23. COMMERCIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 87 words
  24. LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

    LONDON, Thursday.--A Geneva message states that the League of Nations Arbitration Security Committee has abandoned the idea of a general ...

    Article : 54 words
  25. NYNGAN SAFE.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--Further reassuring news came from Nyngan this morning. No additional rain has fallen in the district, and the river has receded ...

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  26. BUTTER STABILISATION.

    The State Butter Stabilisation Committee held a meeting in Sydney on Thursday, when legislation which it is proposed to ask the Government to ...

    Article : 36 words
  27. LIVED ON PUMPKINS.

    Two families residing between Ramornie and Jackadgery, where the flood caused a shortage of provisions, are said to have lived on pumpkins for a ...

    Article : 32 words
  28. FLOOD AT JUNEE.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--Further heavy rains fell at Junee last night, flooding the town. All low-lying country in the district is also covered. ...

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  29. MILITARY BALL.

    A meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary Hospital committee was held on Thursday to further advance matters in connection with the military ball. which ...

    Article : 56 words
  30. "I'll Finish Him."

    After a long conflict between opposing counsel on the question of its admissability, a sensational statement, alleged to have been made by Kennedy ...

    Article : 544 words
  31. MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--John Oliver Schier, a grazier of Finlay, N.S.W., who is alleged to have driven the motor car which knocked down and fatally ...

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  32. SINGER HONORED.

    LONDON, Thursday--It is announced that his Holiness the Pope has elevated the singer, John McCormack, to the title dignity of Count, in recognition ...

    Article : 48 words
  33. Shortage of Food.

    From news trickling through from many parts of the Clarence district, it appears that the present floods have been responsible for more misery and ...

    Article : 206 words
  34. Personal

    The condition of Mr. Richard Barling, who was suddenly taken ill about a week ago, is much about the same. The death occurred at Kyogle on ...

    Article : 226 words
  35. DRY SPELL WANTED.

    A spell of fine weather on the North Coast would be appreciated by all at present. Low-lying areas are still under water, and several residents have ...

    Article : 61 words
  36. THE EMDEN.

    LONDON, Thursday.--Prince Franz Joseph, who was second officer on the Emden, has published a book entitled "Emden," which the London papers ...

    Article : 96 words
  37. GANG OF HOOLIGANS.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--When a constable proceeded to Abercrombie-street early this morning, in consequence of a report that a man had been found there ...

    Article : 87 words
  38. DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY CLASSES.

    The 1928 session of the Richmond River dressmaking and millinery classes will begin on Monday next. The classes will he held on Tuesdays at ...

    Article : 70 words
  39. Teachers' College

    The sincerity of the Government in its pre-selection promises is proved, to some extent, by the establishment this year of a Teachers' Training College ...

    Article : 338 words
  40. OPIUM DEN.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--Two detectives came upon a sumptuously-furnished opium parlor in Sussex-street last night and arrested eight Chinese. ...

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  41. CUT OFF FINGER TO REMIND HIM OF VOW.

    In order to remind him of his determination to give up drinking habits, Alexander Jolly, real estate agent, of Chatswood cut off his little finger. He ...

    Article : 64 words
  42. RED CROSS BRANCH.

    Major Barry, M.B.E., writes to express his gratitude at the result of his efforts in his recent Red Cross mission. He established branches in the ...

    Article : 73 words
  43. ON THE WING AGAIN.

    DARWIN, Friday.--Hinkler left Darwin for Bundaberg, via Camooweal, at seven o'clock this morning. ...

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  44. GOVERNOR-GENERAL

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven) and Mr. J. Hume Cook were frequently heckled during their speeches at the ...

    Article : 53 words
  45. GRAFTON WITHOUT WATER.

    Following upon the disastrous effects of the flood, Grafton is faced with a serious water supply difficulty, owing to some trouble between the reservoir ...

    Article : 160 words
  46. CIVIC RECEPTION.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--Mr. Fleming, Chief Civic Commissioner, referring to the visit of Hinkler to Sydney, said that his idea was to open the Town ...

    Article : 55 words
  47. Wedding

    A pretty frock of Duchess pink georgette, French pleated from the shoulders, and finished with touches of pink satin at the hem-line, was chosen by ...

    Article : 170 words
  48. DIVORCES IN HUNDREDS.

    Divorce is rapidly becoming as common in Sydney as in the average city of America, and it has been found necessary to open a second court to deal ...

    Article : 189 words
  49. JANUARY HOSPITAL GIFTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 115 words
  50. LABOR DIVIDED

    SYDNEY, Friday.--The Australian Workers' Union has issued a statement to the effect that divided as the Labor movement is in New South Wales, ...

    Article : 64 words
  51. CHEQUE FOR £2000.

    CANBERRA, Fridays.--When the House of Representatives met this morning, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) announced that the Federal ...

    Article : 70 words
  52. RAILWAY LINE

    SYDNEY, Friday.--An explosion in a quarry near Goulburn caused a complete break in the Melbourne-Sydney telegraph and telephone wires. It was ...

    Article : 116 words
  53. £10,000 OFFERED.

    A Melbourne firm has offered Hinkler £10,000 for a six months' contract to appear on the stage at theatres throughout Australia. ...

    Article : 36 words
  54. RINK PICTURES.

    At the Rink Pictures to-night "The Price of Honor" and "The Seventh Bandit" will be screened. "The Price of Honor" is no lukewarm story of ...

    Article : 114 words
  55. Eight Hundred Cows.

    The plight of the dairymen about Carr's Creek and between Grafton and Junction Hill and Great Marlow is typical of most of the men on the land ...

    Article : 279 words
  56. MERCHANTS ENGAGE BODYGUARDS.

    The kidnapping menace is driving the wealthiest Chinese to engage bodyguards, foreign being preferred. The Municipal Council at Shanghai has ...

    Article : 301 words
  57. Obituary

    The death of Mr. Charles Yabsley, of "Fernleigh," Coraki, occurred at his residence on Tuesday night after a very short illness. Mr. Yabsley was ...

    Article : 149 words
  58. MESSAGE FROM KING.

    Hinkler received the following message from His Majesty King George, through the Governor-General: "I have received news of your safe arrival in ...

    Article : 52 words
  59. Olympic Games

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 169 words
  60. NO INSURANCE.

    It is now stated that the story of the insurance with Lloyds is unfounded. Hinkler had investigated the matter, but regarded it as useless unless he paid ...

    Article : 177 words
  61. WILD SCENES IN COMMONS.

    There were lively scenes in the House of Commons, when a debate was initiated by Miss Susan Lawrence (Lab.), dealing with the Government's action ...

    Article : 121 words
  62. THE GIRL WAS WILLING.

    At the Sydney Central Police Court on Thursday, Malcolm Felix Stubbs (44), a laborer, was charged with having abducted Dorris Ettie. Ross (17½ ...

    Article : 210 words
  63. FORECAST.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--Cloudy on the coast with scattered showers, chiefly to the north, otherwise generally fine; variable winds, chiefly southerly on the ...

    Article : 26 words
  64. FOR ALL TIME.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--Several severe sentences were passed on drunken motorists to-day. One, Charles Higgins, was fined £25 and disqualified from ...

    Article : 55 words
  65. Censure Motion

    When the House of Representatives re-assembled on Wednesday, Mr. M. Charlton (Labor leader) launched a censure motion on the Government for ...

    Article : 61 words
  66. HE DIDN'T FOOL THEM.

    Joseph Denmead is a resourceful individual, as well as being one of the eleverest crooks in Sydney. Some time ago the police met him when he was ...

    Article : 105 words
  67. THREE YEARS.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--Joseph Denmead (38) pleaded guilty to a charge of shopbreaking at Darlinghurst Sessions to-day, and was sentenced to three ...

    Article : 48 words
  68. Advertising

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    Advertising : 23 words
  69. HINKLER AND ATLANTIC.

    LONDON, Thursday.--From several quarters to-day came a spontaneous move for a fitting testimonial to Hinkler. ...

    Article : 60 words
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    Most of the lucerne crops in the Singleton district have been attacked by maize moth caterpillars. The depredations were so bad in places that the ...

    Article : 34 words
  71. PASPALUM SEEDSMEN'S LOSS

    Two Murwillumbah paspalum seed dealers suffered heavily in the floods. They had a large quantity of seed stored in the show pavilion. The water ...

    Article : 70 words
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