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  2. WATER CONSERVATION.

    If Water conservation and irrigation had only boon properly taken in hand 25, years ago it would have made a wonderful difference in this country. Unquestionably it ...

    Article : 1,974 words
  3. THE VITAL SPARK.

    An interesting review of the advance which has been made in recent years--and especially in 1907--in electricity was given by Mr. A. W. Kendall, in his presidential address before the ...

    Article : 1,456 words
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  5. FOR WOMEN.

    Everybody is remarking that town is "filing up." At this time of year this remark is the regulation one to make, but our country friends are putting in an appearance "as per usual," ...

    Article : 930 words
  6. DEPUTATIONS.

    Cr. J. Berghofer, of Blaxland Shire, and Dr. Schiedel, general manager of the Portland Cement Company, waited upon the Minister for Works on Friday with a request for the con ...

    Article : 158 words
  7. SUBURBAN SYDNEY.

    At a former meeting of the Concord Council certain regulations were drawn up limiting the hours when cattle could be driven through the municipality. The Stock Buyers and Drovers' Association raised objections ...

    Article : 190 words
  8. THE ASHFIELD AUDIT.

    Mr. G. Hungerford, A.S.I.A., submitted his report dealing with the audit of the Ashfield finances, at the last meeting of the council. It stated that Mr. G. E. Spark, the council clerk, had now brought the accounting ...

    Article : 154 words
  9. THE LAND QUESTION IN PAPUA.

    Sir, Since the publication of the report of the Royal Commission which visited the territory a couple of years ago much has been said and written upon the question of the proclamation of Commodore Erskine, the native ...

    Article : 938 words
  10. ENFIELD RATES.

    A petition was presented to the Enfield Council at the last meeting requesting that reconsideration be given to its estimates with a view to the reduction of the rates. The petition was received and submitted to the works ...

    Article : 131 words
  11. MANLY'S REQUIREMENTS.

    Manly residents are agitating for a local Town-hall, and as the majority of the aldermen appear to be in favor of the idea it is considered certain that something definite will shortly be done in this connection. ...

    Article : 231 words
  12. SUBSIDY FOR SWIMMING BATHS.

    The Minister for Education was asked by a deputation introduced by Mr. J. Storey, M.L.A., to grant a subsidy towards the cost of enlarging the Balmain municipal baths. It was pointed ...

    Article : 203 words
  13. IN THE THRONG.

    The Women's' Club, since its removal to its new quarters in Challis House, has made a large increase in membership. Several new plans to further the prosperity of the club are in ...

    Article : 224 words
  14. ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN.

    The monthly meeting of the board of management of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children was held last week, Dr. C. P. B. Clubbe (president) in the chair. Satisfactory reports were received from the monthly ...

    Article : 302 words
  15. SYDNEY CITY MISSION.

    The monthly meeting of the council of the Sydney City Mission was held last week at the mission headquarters, Liverpool-street, Hyde Park. Mr. Benjamin Short presided. The death of Rev. R. J. Wallace, of St. ...

    Article : 226 words
  16. BROOKVALE TRAM EXTENSION.

    Owing to considerable delay on the part of the department in connection with the proposed Brookvale tram extension, the hon. secretary of the local Tramway League communicated with the Minister upon the ...

    Article : 243 words
  17. TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOR BALMAIN.

    A deputation, introduced by Mr. J. Storey, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Education yesterday to establish a technical college at Balmain. Mr. Storey said they had been ...

    Article : 286 words
  18. WEDDINGS.

    HUMBY--KELLETT.-- On March 28, at the Stanmore Methodist Church, a wedding was solemnised, when Albert Edward, youngest son of the late Mr. John Charles Humby, was ...

    Article : 1,444 words
  19. THE BRITISH AND AMERICAN ARBITRATION TREATY.

    Sir,--The second proviso in this proposed treaty, as reported by cable this morning, that before a treaty is entered into affecting the interests of a British self-governing State, the Imperial Government reserves the ...

    Article : 365 words
  20. NEW CHURCH FOR BLAKEHURST.

    Archdeacon Gunther paid a visit to Blakehurst on Saturday afternoon, and performed the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of a new Anglican Church which is being erected ...

    Article : 206 words
  21. THE ASHFIELD RATES.

    A short time ago a meeting of ratepayers was held at Ashfield for the purpose of protesting against the proposed action of the local council to levy a 4d rate. The resolution adopted was forwarded to the council, and ...

    Article : 188 words
  22. SIX WICKETS FOR FIVE RUNS.

    MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The finish of the match between Melbourne and East Melbourne, at Jollimont, provided the most interesting contest of the season. On the first day East had lost eight wickets for 158 runs, ...

    Article : 310 words
  23. FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE EXAMINATION.

    The Commonwealth Public Service Commissioner (Mr. D. C. M'Lachlan) notifies by advertisement that an examination for appointment as clerk in the public service, will be held, during the first week in July. The ...

    Article : 132 words
  24. DRUMMOYNE FINANCES.

    The report of the auditor of the Drummoyne Council showed a credit on all accounts, with the exception of the baths account, of over £778. The baths account showed a debit of £927145. It was stated that the ...

    Article : 76 words
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  26. ASHFIELD MUNICIPAL WORKS.

    Ald. George Brown, Mayor of Ashfield, submitted a minute at the last meeting of the council. He drew attention to the urgent need for the adoption of a vigorous policy of works expenditure in order to successfully ...

    Article : 225 words
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