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  2. ANZAC DAY ON THE EQUATOR.

    April 27. On board R.M.S. Niagara At[?] in thin enchanted region on "the Line," where East and West Join hands on the 180th meridian, and where Time itself stands still-- ...

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  3. ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

    At a special meeting of the electric light committee of the City Council yesterday it was decided to recommend to the next meeting of the next committee that increased plant to ...

    Article : 1,513 words
  4. EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION.

    The president of the Employers' Federation (Mr. William Brooks, M.L.C.) has addressed the following comments on the present industrial position to the members of the fedora ...

    Article : 1,482 words
  5. BUSH BOOK CLUB.

    "Men are not so methodical as women," said Lady Davidson yesterday at the night annual meeting of the Bush Book Club of Now Booth Wales, at Government House. "They buy hooks ...

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  6. PASSENGERS ABROAD.

    People who wish to go to England will find it a little easier to obtain accommodation from now on aspeclally If they menu to travel first class. But they will have to pay. Fares were ...

    Article : 801 words
  7. THE MARITIME STRIKE.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The seamen's conference to-day came to an agreement. but not a settlement. At the conclusion of the conference Mr. A. M. ...

    Article : 593 words
  8. THROUGH THE AIR.

    Lieutenant Hinkler expects to start on his flight to Australia within a few days, otherwise the monsoons will cause a postponement for three months. ...

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  9. PREPARED FOR REFUSAL.

    Advices from Paris state that in case Germany refuses to sign the Treaty the AiIIes will Immediately give 72 hours' notice of their intention to advance into Germany. ...

    Article : 389 words
  10. NEARING PETROGRAD

    The "New York Times' " correspondent at Copenhagen has learnt from a reliable source that General Mannerheim, at the head of the Finnish army, is within 20 miles of Petregrad. ...

    Article : 174 words
  11. A BOON OUT BACK.

    If you are a good Australian the work of the Rush Rook Clup of New South Wales should appeal to you: If you happen also to be a lover of books It should appeal to you still more, for ...

    Article : 929 words
  12. THE BALLOT WELCOMED.

    The early announeoment from Melbourne that a ballot would be Instituted in all State as to the manning vessols gave pleasure to Sydney [?] There is little [?] in the official ...

    Article : 352 words
  13. CABLE DELAYS.

    The Manchester Chamber of Commerce has protested to the Hoard of Trade agalnst the heavy cable delays. it was taking from 20 to 30 days to get replies from India and China, ...

    Article : 54 words
  14. LANDING TO-DAY.

    War workers by the steamer Benalla will disembark at Central Wharf, Miller's Point, at 10 a.m. to-day. Relatives and next-of-kin, to whom passes ...

    Article : 162 words
  15. LANDRU'S EFFICIENCY SYSTEM.

    A message from Paris states that, apart from six small boxes of charred hones, the pollen discovered no substantial clue to the disappearance of Landru'a 12 fiancees. ...

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  16. H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA.

    FREMANTLE, Thursday. -- The H.M.A.S, Australia, flying the flag of Commodore John S. Dumaresq. arrived at Fromantie early yesterday morning after an uneventful voyage via ...

    Article : 378 words
  17. QUEENSLAND CARGO CONGESTION.

    In order to relieve the congestion of earge on the Sydney wharves for Queonsiand two sailing vessels were yesterday requisitioned to load for the northern State. The three-masted ...

    Article : 101 words
  18. RETREATING AFGHANS.

    An aeroplane reconnaissance party reports that the Afghan army is in retreat between Jelallabad and Kabul. Both towns were hombed and direct hits obtained. ...

    Article : 67 words
  19. WILLARD-DEMPSEY FIGHT.

    A message from Les Angeles, Caiffornia, stales that Jess Willard has begun intensive training. He now weighs 260th., the same weight as when he fought Moran. ...

    Article : 68 words
  20. AUSTRALIAN XI. V. MIDDLESEX.

    in the match against Middlesex Australia in the second Innings mode 235 (Collins 64, Kelinway 52). Middlesex lost four wickets for 136 (Hendren 63). The match was drawn. ...

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  21. MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The appointment of Lieutenant (Hon. Captain) A. G. Morris, M.C.. Hawarra Regiment, as captain in the A.I.F.. is gazetted. Other New South Wales ...

    Article : 282 words
  22. AUSTRALIANS HONORED.

    The King of the Belgians has conferred the decoration of a Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown upon Sir Thomas Mackenzie, High Commissioner for Now Zealand. ...

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  23. TWO MORE STEAMERS IDLE

    Two of the Adelaide S.S. Company's steamers were milled to the fleet of idle tonnago at Sydney yesterday. They wore the Bulga and Alhuga, which recently arrived from Queensland, ...

    Article : 205 words
  24. SCHOONER IN DISTRESS.

    The schooner Zingara. which left Newcastle on May 15 for Isborne N.Z., put Into Sydney yesterday through stress of weather. During the heavy weather encountered off the coast the vessel sprang a leak. , ...

    Article : 159 words
  25. ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. Asquith, speaking at Newcastle, emphasised the inestimable advantage of a compart. determined opposition in Parliament, was the essence of parliamentary life. ...

    Article : 82 words
  26. WESTERN MINERS.

    LITHGOW, Thursday.--The dolegate board meeting of the western miners was continued yesterday. A large number of Important matters were dealt with. ...

    Article : 109 words
  27. MAIMED SOLDIERS.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.--"It is the saddest night I have scen for many a long day, and it bas been a source of considerable sorrow to myself to hear the pitiful tale you have told," ...

    Article : 508 words
  28. QUEENSLAND SHOW ABANDONED.

    BRISBANE. Thursday.--The council of the National Agricultural industrial Association of Queensiand met this afternoon. A communication from the Home Department informed the ...

    Article : 89 words
  29. COMMAND FOR MAJOR GENERAL MACLAGAN.

    Major-General Slnclair-Maclagan has been appointed to the command of the Highland Division in the new Territorial Force, which is being recruited on the pre-war basls. ...

    Article : 77 words
  30. SCHOONER MANUA OVERDUE.

    MELBOURNE, Thursday.--From Apia It has been reported that the two-masted schooner Manna, 73 tons, is a month overdue at Pago Pago. She left Apia under sail, as her auxiliary ...

    Article : 83 words
  31. GENERAL CABLES.

    Mr. Lloyd George is to visit the Rhine. VANCOUVER. May 28. it is reported in Washington that the King of the Belgians is expected to visit the ...

    Article : 40 words
  32. THREE GUINEAS A DAY.

    MELBOURNE. Thursday.--The travelling expenses of Mr. Denison Miller. Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, when on official duties, have been fixed at three guineas, per day ...

    Article : 33 words
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