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  2. MENACE TO WORLD PEACE.

    A strong appeal for a closer attention to the history of war, and to the problems of national and imperial defence, was made by Major-General Sir Ernest ...

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  3. MONDAY'S WEATHER CHART.

    Yesterday morning's weather chart showed that a "high" was again centrally ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 141 words
  4. VICTIMS OF SHARE SWINDLERS.

    The British market for stock and share swindles continues to flourish (reported the London "Morning Post" on February 11). ...

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  5. FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

    Australian dried fruit sales in London for the period March 12 to 18 were:— Sultanas 22 tons, average price per ton £66 19s.; currants 85 tons average price ...

    Article : 83 words
  6. AMERICA'S RUBBER PLANS.

    Perhaps the best known of the attempts made, or to be made, by American rubber manufacturers to increase the world's supply, and so bring down the ...

    Article : 452 words
  7. MINING.

    What are claimed to be new processes for the treatment of lead zinc ore are reported from England. The London "Statist" says on process will, it is ...

    Article : 160 words
  8. FEDERAL TAXATIONS.

    The recent conference of Associated Chambers of Commerce passed a resolution that the Commonwealth Government should retire from the ...

    Article : 443 words
  9. THE SHARE MARKETS.

    The following were the buying and selling quotations at yesterday's meeting of the Stock Exchange:— Gold Stocks: Associated Northern, s 2s. ...

    Article : 477 words
  10. MT. ISA MINES.

    According to the Brisbane "Courier" trial surveys for the railway to Mt. Isa mines are complete for a distance of 30 miles from Duchess. The working ...

    Article : 163 words
  11. LOCAL BUREAU'S REPORT.

    Reports received at the Bureau yesterday morning showed that all parts of the wheat-growing regions, except some of the northern Midland localities, had ...

    Article : 94 words
  12. AUSTRALIAN RAINFALL.

    Fortescue Division.—Onslow, 1 point, South-West Division, North Coastal Subdivision.—Walebing, 8 points. Central Coastal Subdivision.—Kalamunds, ...

    Article : 377 words
  13. TO-DAY'S FORECAST.

    The forecast for to-day is:— Fine generally, with rising temperatures and south-east to north-east winds. ...

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  14. FORECASTS FOR OTHER STATES.

    South Australia.—Cloudy with isolated showers in the south and south-east otherwise fine. South to south-east winds chiefly. Cool to moderate temperatures. ...

    Article : 164 words
  15. AMALGAMATED ZINC ASSETS.

    At an extraordinary meeting of Amalgamated Zinc (De Bavay's), Ltd., held in Melbourne last week, shareholders confirmed a resolution providing for the ...

    Article : 120 words
  16. TO ENCOURAGE THRIFT.

    An International Thrift Institute has been started to encourage thrift in the various countries of the world. This organisation has its headquarters in ...

    Article : 382 words
  17. FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE.

    POULTRY.—Average quotations, based on last Friday's market prices, are as follow:—Cockerels, prime, 6s. 6d. to 10s. 3d.; medium, 5s. to 6s.; others, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. ...

    Article : 296 words
  18. WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

    Under the Workers' Compensation Act, which comes into force shortly, approximately an extra amount of £11 5s. will have to be paid yearly for workers' ...

    Article : 100 words
  19. SOCIAL.

    The engagement is announced of Lorna Kathleen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Hooper, of Torridge, 9 Ballarat-street, West Perth, to Ray Snowdon, only son of ...

    Article : 45 words
  20. TEMPERATURES AT CAPITAL CITIES.

    Perth, 79deg. (max.), 56deg. (min.); Adeladie, 81, 61; Melbourne, 62, 63; Brisbane, —63; Sydney, 73, 58; Hobart, 72, 62. ...

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  21. EASTERN STOCK EXCHANGES.

    Adelaide, Monday.—Barriers and other silver lead mining companies' shares were weaker, but the principal stocks were freely traded in. Amalgamated Zinc were asked for ...

    Article : 387 words
  22. ENTERTAINMENTS.

    Oliver Goldsmith's comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer," tie second production of the Allan Wilkie season, which will be commenced in His Majesty's ...

    Article : 104 words
  23. W.A. MUSIC TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The first meeting for 1926 of the W.A. Music Teachers' Association was held on Friday evening in the Karrakatta Club lecture hall, and took the form of a ...

    Article : 185 words
  24. TALLOW.

    Our London correspondent cabled a few days ago that tallow prices were mostly unchanged. Referring to the London tallow market, W. Weddel and Co., ...

    Article : 284 words
  25. MT. MARGARET GOLDFIELD.

    During the first two months of this year the Sons of Gwalia Company, Leonora, treated 15,824 tons of ore for a yield of £21,260 or 26s. 10d. per ton. ...

    Article : 345 words
  26. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

    Values remained firm at the fruit markets yesterday. High prices were again paid for the few prime oranges offered and good peaches also sold well. A few dump ...

    Article : 268 words
  27. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

    At the Prince of Wales Theatre Gloria Swanson takes the leading role in "Madame Sans Gene," an adaptation of the French comedy by Sardou-Moreau. ...

    Article : 118 words
  28. POLICE COURTS.

    Obscene Language.—Phil, Heath (26), labourer, pleaded guilty to a charge of having used insulting language to Anthony Train. It was stated that defendant who was very ...

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  29. LAND REFORM.

    Sir,—Where does Mr. Somerset get his peculiar ideas from? The Wars of the Roses had no effect on ordinary land. The people went on with their ordinary ...

    Article : 616 words
  30. Advertising

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  31. LUXOR THEATRE.

    On Friday night the season of the present company at the Luxor Theatre will terminate. On the current programme the Homaz trio present a clever ...

    Article : 89 words
  32. NEW WOOL DEGREASING PROCESS.

    Senator Leopold Fischer, of Niemeyerstr. 12, Hannover-Linden, Germany, has forwarded to the Official Secretary, Australia House, London, particulars of ...

    Article : 222 words
  33. KING EDWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

    The following is a list of contributions received by Mrs. George Rae, honorary treasurer, in response to the appeal for funds for the erection of a pre-ratal ward at the ...

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  34. EASTERN PRODUCE MARKETS.

    Wheat, growers' lots, 5s. 8½d. to 5s. 10d.; parcels, for trade, 6s. 3d. Flour, bakers lots, £13 7s. 6d. per ton. Bran, £8 to £8 5s. per ton. Pollard, £9 to £9 5s. ...

    Article : 340 words
  35. THE WHIRLIGIGS.

    On Saturday night Nat Phillips will present the Whirligigs, a new company at the Luxor Theatre, where new lighting and scenery are being installed. Of ...

    Article : 108 words
  36. NORTHAMPTON WAGES.

    Some months ago the A.W.U. served a new log of wages and working conditions on the mining companies operating on the Northampton lead field. Amongst ...

    Article : 172 words
  37. THE HUMOUR OF TIPSINESS.

    Some amusing reflections on "Light Refreshments" were provided by Mr. W. Pett Ridge, who was the chief guest of the Wine Trade Club, 8 Lloyds-avenue, ...

    Article : 616 words
  38. EASTER CARNIVAL.

    The Easter Carnival entered on its second week at White City last night, when many attractions, calculated to please persons of all ages, were provided. ...

    Article : 103 words
  39. FURRED SKINS.

    The first sales of the year of Australian furred skins took place on January 21, states the Commercial Officer, Australia House, London, in a report to the ...

    Article : 222 words
  40. COPPER COMBINATION.

    As Australian copper mines for several years past have suffered from the low price of copper ruling since the war it is of interest to find that Mr. C. F. Kelley, ...

    Article : 284 words
  41. COLISEUM GARDEN'S.

    To-night's attractions at the Coliseum Gardens, Subiaco, will be Colleen Moore in "We Moderns." and "The Speed Demon" with orchestral music and an ...

    Article : 26 words
  42. Advertising

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  43. MEETINGS.

    A meeting of the Free Trade and Land Values League will be held to-night at 8 o'clock in the Perth Literary Institute. Mr E. J. Gregory will give an address ...

    Article : 171 words
  44. STEAMER EXCURSIONS.

    The s.s. Zephyr will leave Perth at 10 a.m. to-morrow for Rottnest. The Rottnest time-table for Easter is advertised and tickets for the special trip on ...

    Article : 61 words
  45. BREAKING AND ENTERING.

    A table in the City Court was littered with exhibits yesterday, when John Spurgeon (24), labourer, appeared before Messrs. H. E. Wells and J. McKenna, ...

    Article : 347 words
  46. GENERAL NEWS.

    To-morrow evening, in Wesley Church, an augmented choir, under the direction of Mr. E. S. Craft, L.Mus.A., will render "Gethsemane," competed by Dr. C. Lee ...

    Article : 862 words
  47. FREMANTLE.

    Disorderly.—For having created a disturbance in Bannister street on March 27, Frank Brozieivich was fined £2, with 1s. costs. ...

    Article : 180 words
  48. INVESTMENT STOCKS.

    Trading in Commonwealth Loans to-day was limited to a few issues at around Saturday's rates. The 4½ per cents, 1927, had exchange at £100 17s. 6d. ...

    Article : 162 words
  49. ROAD BOARD ELECTIONS.

    The following additional nominations for the Road Board ejections have been received:— Wickepin.—West Ward, C. D. ...

    Article : 97 words
  50. UNEMPLOYMENT.

    Sir,—The Government's cry is "Preference to married men," but have they ever considered that, if this system is always carried on, those same married ...

    Article : 183 words
  51. COLLIE COAL.

    In responding to a toast at the official opening of the new premises of the W.A. Bank at Collie on Saturday last, the managing director of the Amalgamated ...

    Article : 331 words
  52. CHILDREN'S COURT, PERTH.

    Theft.—For having stolen a bicycle repair outfit, the property of Foy and Gibson, Ltd., a boy was committed to the State Children Department until 15 years of age. ...

    Article : 80 words
  53. GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

    WHEAT.—At the metropolitan chaff and grain sales yesterday f.a.q. was sold at 6s. 1d. and passed in at 6s. O½d. Details were; Ex Gillingarra, (G2829) and (G3757) 6s. ...

    Article : 697 words
  54. Advertising

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