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  2. FOOTBALL.

    Unpleasant weather marred the match between the Perth Western Australian League team and a side composed of representatives from the 10 clubs in the ...

    Article : 175 words
  3. SPORTING NEWS.

    Wednesday.—Findon Harries H.C. Saturday.—Helena Vate R.C., Boulder R.C. V.A.T.C., Canterbury Park R.C. ...

    Article : 22 words
  4. BELMONT PARK NOMINATIONS.

    The following entries were received yesterday for the events to be ran at the Belmont Park Club's meeting on August 16:— HURDLE RACE.—Brown Stag, Silent ...

    Article : 231 words
  5. MONDAY'S WEATHER CHART.

    High pressures dominated Australian weather yesterday morning, but a ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 107 words
  6. FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

    For the purpose of calculating the value for duty under section 154 of the Customs Act, 1901-22, on arriving at the actual money price paid foreign currency ...

    Article : 136 words
  7. SPORTING CABLES.

    The final of the European zone of the Davis Cup competition between France and Czecho-Slovakia ws commenced to-day. The opening singles resulted:— ...

    Article : 49 words
  8. DEFENCE DEPARTMENT.

    Reference was made to-day by the Minister for Defence (Mr. Bowden) to the criticism in the House of Representatives of the policy of the Defence ...

    Article : 140 words
  9. NOTES AND CHAT.

    A meeting of the general committee of the W.A.T.C. will be held to-morrow at 3.45 p.m. Weights for events to be run at the ...

    Article : 937 words
  10. SWIMMING.

    Arne Borg established a world's swimming record for 1,000 yards, doing the distance in 12 min. 20 4-5sec. ...

    Article : 24 words
  11. GOLF.

    At Roslyn Hagen and Kirkwood defeated Craddy and Bowling by two and one in an 18-hole exhibition match. ...

    Article : 24 words
  12. DAIRY PRODUCE.

    To discuss the marketing of dairy produce and the general improvement of the dairying industry the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) announced yesterday that ...

    Article : 152 words
  13. HENRY BERRY DIVIDEND.

    The directors of Henry Berry and Co., Ltd., have declared a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum for the half-year on cumulative preference ...

    Article : 34 words
  14. THE FANCIER.

    Entries for the W.A. Kennel Club Championship Show close on Thursday next, at 10 p.m. Entries may be made with Mr. J. Goss William-street, Perth; Mr. W. ...

    Article : 94 words
  15. LOCAL BUREAU'S REPORT.

    A slight disturbance was noted yesterday morning off our extreme south-west coast, where a few trivial showers had fallen. At Eyre, on the South-east coast. ...

    Article : 162 words
  16. TO-MORROW'S INTESTATE MATCH.

    Owing to Snell not being available to play against North Adelaide, Sexton will be included in the team to-morrow. Denton has been selected as an extra reserve man. ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. TO-DAY'S FORECAST.

    The forecast for to-day is:— Except for light showers in the extreme south-west, fine generally, with south-west to south-east winds chiefly. ...

    Article : 30 words
  18. COMMONWEALTH LOANS.

    Sales of Commonwealth Government debentures on the Stock Exchange to-day were as follow:—4½ per cent. 1925, £97 7s. 6d.; 5 per cent. 1927. £95 7s. ...

    Article : 73 words
  19. GOLDFIELDS RACING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 523 words
  20. SECONDARY SCHOOLS' COMPETITION.

    On the W.A.C.A. Ground to-day, Christian Brothers' College will meet Church of England Grammar School, Play will commence at 3.15. Umpires: Central, goal. ...

    Article : 88 words
  21. THE RAINFALL.

    Denmark 3 points; Kendenup, 3; Donnybrook, 1; Karridale, 2; Mt. Barker, 4; Albany, 4; Breaksen, 3; Wandering, 5; Ravensthorpe, 5; Lake Grace, 3. ...

    Article : 74 words
  22. THE SHARE MARKETS.

    The following were the buying and selling quotations at yesterday's meeting of the Stock Exchange:— Gold Shares.—Associated, s 13s. 3d.; ...

    Article : 504 words
  23. GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

    Wheat.—The demand was not quite so active at yesterday's sales. One consignment of f.a.q. sold at 6s. a bushel while others were passed in at 5s. 11½d. Second grades ...

    Article : 108 words
  24. FINDON HARRIERS' ACCEPTANCES.

    Following are the Findon Harriers' acceptances for events to be run at the Moonee Valley racecourse on Wednesday:— ...

    Article : 265 words
  25. MINING.

    Mr. J. H. Cordner James, director of the Lake View and Star, when speaking of the purchase of the Ivanhoe mine, Kalgoorlie, by that company, pointed out ...

    Article : 153 words
  26. EASTERN DISTRICTS' ASSOCIATION.

    Following are the results of the latest matches played by the Eastern Districts' Senior Association:—Avon Valley (York), 9.2, beat Northam Town. 6.10: Unions ...

    Article : 34 words
  27. STABILISING INDUSTRY.

    When asked if he had any comment to make on the Prime Minister's Statement in regard to the Commonwealth Government's attitude to the stabilisation ...

    Article : 139 words
  28. TASMANIAM CONTEST.

    In a one-sided match yesterday Southern Tasmania beat Northern Tasmania by 17.21 to 3.4. The first contingent of the carnival ...

    Article : 62 words
  29. CHAFF AND OATS.

    Dalgety and Co., report (August 4):—Chaff: Fifty-two fresh and four carry over trucks were yarded at this morning's metropolitan sales. The market was easier. Prime ...

    Article : 283 words
  30. OIL.

    Mr. H. S. Lyne, an America geologist, recently inspected the areas held by the South-west Oil and Shale Company, and has recommended the drilling of three ...

    Article : 52 words
  31. OTHER MATCHES.

    At Wellington-street Square West Subiaco (P.S.A.) met and, defeated Guildford. Scores: West Subiaco, 10.4; Guilford, 8.11. This season the maroons have played 13 ...

    Article : 35 words
  32. THE SOCCER GAME.

    As notified by advertisement elsewhere, the Perth City Soccer Club will hold a general meeting at the Sports Club on Thursday evening. All members are asked to attend. ...

    Article : 34 words
  33. KANOWNA RED HILL.

    Mr. D. L. Doolette, attorney for the Kanowna Red Hill G.M. Co., N.L., has received the following telegram from the manager:—"Cleaned up 750 tons for a ...

    Article : 38 words
  34. ROUGH FOOTBALL.

    There were some remarkable scenes on Saturday at an Australian rules football match, played on the Erskineville Oval. As a result of rough play two ...

    Article : 96 words
  35. CHINESE TEAM SUCCESSFUL.

    The Chinese Soccer team defeated Wanganui by four goals to two. ...

    Article : 20 words
  36. SQUALLS IN SYDNEY.

    During yesterday and to-day squally south-westerly and westerly winds, reaching gale force at times, have been experienced. Last night violent squalls ...

    Article : 129 words
  37. RUGBY.

    The English League team suffered defeat in the first test match against New Zealand by 16 points to 8. The conditions were unfavourable for a good exposition the ground ...

    Article : 211 words
  38. SURPRISE LEAD MINE.

    During the month of July 2,810 tons of lead ore were treated at the Surprise mine, Galena, for a record yield of 403 tons of concentrates. ...

    Article : 78 words
  39. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

    Fair supplies of apples were offered at yesterday's auctions. All prime lines were in good demand and values firmed. Oranges were heavily supplied and prime lines sold at ...

    Article : 268 words
  40. EASTERN STOCK EXCHANGES.

    Adelaide," Monday.—On the Stock Exchange to-day Commonwealth' loans were in fair demand, but other investments were dull. The shorter-dated 4½ per cents. had moderate ...

    Article : 895 words
  41. MARAROA CO.

    Mr. J. V. Mather, manager of the Managoa Co., left Cue last week for Wiluna, via Reedy's Find and Meekaharra While at Wiluna Mr. Mather ...

    Article : 74 words
  42. NAVY LEAGUE CADETS.

    The Concord Company of Navy League Cadets has achieved the distinction of scouring a ship of its own for training purposes. The company was at home ...

    Article : 64 words
  43. TROTTING.

    Stakes won at the meeting held on Saturday will be paid after 11 o'clock this morning. Very satisfactory nominations were ...

    Article : 405 words
  44. KALGOORLIE CLUB'S ENTRIES.

    The following general entries were received to-day for the Kalgoorlie Club's annual meeting:— (First Day—August 16.) ...

    Article : 626 words
  45. RATOON COTTON.

    With the modification of the embargo on ratoon cotton, and the payment of a guaranteed price for ratoon seed cotton, the question again arises as to what ...

    Article : 77 words
  46. GOLF.

    Those who are taking part in the ladies State championship and country championship meeting are certainly being favoured with ideal weather. The first ...

    Article : 706 words
  47. SOUTH MIGHTY ATOM.

    Telegram from Mr. Ivan Jones relating to six claims held on sampling option by the South Mighty Atom Co.:—No. 445: Considerable portion cover country ...

    Article : 236 words
  48. ROAD MOTOR VEHICLES.

    The Bendigo branch of the Australian Railways Union, following on its decision to boycott those business firms and shopkeepers who consigned goods by ...

    Article : 103 words
  49. EASTERN PRODUCE MARKETS.

    Lucerne chaff was sold to-day at 7s. to 5s.; New South Wales eaten chaff, 7s. 3d.; mixed chaff, 4s. 7d. to 3s. 1d.; lucerne hay, 5s. 1d. to 3s. 3d.; straw, 5s. 4d.; sweet ...

    Article : 363 words
  50. A PACIFIC LINER.

    Representatives of commercial interests were to-day the guests of the managing agent of the Oceanic Steamship Company in Australia (Mr. V. A. Sproul) ...

    Article : 126 words
  51. A DEVOTED NURSE.

    Another instance of the bravery and devotion to duty, displayed by the nurses of the Bush Nursing Association has been recorded in the case of Sister ...

    Article : 118 words
  52. HELENA VALE WEIGHTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 680 words
  53. REVIVING GOLD MINING.

    To revive gold mining State assistance in the form of a bonus on shaft sinking was urged by Mr. A. Moline, at the annual meeting of the Victorian Chamber ...

    Article : 75 words
  54. BURNED TO DEATH.

    In fifteen minutes a wooden house at Murwillumbah was totally destroyed by fire early this morning, and when the fire was extinguished the charred remains of ...

    Article : 90 words
  55. HOMEBUSH STOCK SALES.

    At the Homebush stock sales to-day only about 12,00 sheep and 2,500 cattle, including 650, from Queensland; were forward. A pen of comeback wethers topped the market ...

    Article : 300 words
  56. THE FAIRBRIDGE MEMORIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 44 words
  57. WESTONIA GOLDFIELD.

    Mr. H. A. Griffiths, M.L.A., writes:— No doubt many will be interested to learn that after a long period of idleness mining operations have been restarted in ...

    Article : 136 words
  58. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 394 words
  59. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Last Saturday members of the Perth Rifle Club fired the first stage of the rifle case trophy over the 900 yards range. Captain Lillingston, with 61, secured the highest ...

    Article : 609 words
  60. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 371 words
  61. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Edna May Central, to August 2:— Mistletoe lease: "Crosscut off north drive extended 14ft. total 29ft. Face intermixed with stringers of lode. Costeening ...

    Article : 459 words
  62. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 185 words
  63. Advertising

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    Advertising : 213 words
  64. VICTORIAN RACING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 614 words
  65. COURSING.

    The Board of Control of the Australasian Counting Union has allotted the next Water-loo Cup meeting to New South Wales, to be run at Rooty Hill. A request from ...

    Article : 65 words
  66. HOCKEY.

    The Albany Ladies' Hockey Association has selected the following players to participate in the forthcoming Perth carnival:— Misses L. Parker, L. Nicolson, S. Bailey, C. ...

    Article : 48 words
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