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  2. TROTTING CARNIVAL.

    The Christmas, trotting carnival will be continued this evening, when another attractive programme will be presented. The sport promises to be exceptionally ...

    Article : 185 words
  3. NEW YEAR'S EVE.

    The old year passed out quietly on the warm night air as the venerable Town Hall clock chimed 12 last night, and was laid to rest with all the thousand years ...

    Article : 345 words
  4. AN OLD CONTROVERSY.

    A man feels a modest shrinking when the dares to disinter an ancient subject of discussion. There is a proverbial saying. "Let sleeping dogs lie." the ...

    Article : 1,581 words
  5. FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 185 words
  6. FRIDAY'S WEATHER CHART.

    Yesterday's weather chart showed that a monsoon was re-established over the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 115 words
  7. ENTERTAINMENTS.

    A larger audience greeted Herbert Millard's presentation of "Quinney's" last evening at His Majesty's Theatre. The play has proved popular, and its season ...

    Article : 88 words
  8. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

    The chief film attraction at the Prince of Wales Theatre to-day, will be "Men of Steel," with Milton Sills in the leading role. A year was occupied in the making ...

    Article : 75 words
  9. TO-DAY'S MATCHES.

    Following is the programme of matches for to-day. Players not ready to go on at the specified time will be scramched:— 9 a.m.—German and McDougall v. ...

    Article : 396 words
  10. LOCAL BUREAU'S REPORT.

    The weather was fine practically throughout the State yesterday morning, although clouds were gathering over the Murchison goldfields. In the city the ...

    Article : 129 words
  11. LUXOR THEATRE.

    To-night, and at a matinee to-day, the Band Box Revue Company will appear in a new revue, "The Blue Rose." Songs will be rendered by Vera Benson. Elsa ...

    Article : 85 words
  12. The Programme.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 659 words
  13. THE MONEY-MARKET.

    The Bank of England discount rate is 5 per cent., to which it was raised on December 3, 1925. The open market rate for three months' fine bills is 4 9-16 ...

    Article : 50 words
  14. TEMPERATURES AT CAPITAL CITIES.

    Perth, max. 89deg., min. 56deg.; Adelaide, 77, 57; Melbourne, 72. 59; Brisbane, 94, 67; Sydney, 80. 61: Hobart, 68, 55. ...

    Article : 29 words
  15. UGLIELAND.

    To-night, the Scottish Pipers will leave the Perth railway station at 7.30, and proceed to "Uglieland," via William-st., under the direction of Pine-Major Finley ...

    Article : 75 words
  16. GOVERNMENT STOCKS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 274 words
  17. ASTRONOMICAL DATA.

    To-day.—Sun rises at 5.15 sets at 7.25; moon rises at 2.52 a.m., sets at 4.57 p.m.; new moon, January 4. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. TO-DAY'S FORECAST.

    The forecast for to-day is:— Hot and sultry for the most part: temperatures still moderate to warm over south coastal districts and the ...

    Article : 51 words
  19. AUSTRALIAN RAINFALL.

    West Kimberley Division.—Derby, 10 points. South-Eastern Division.—Kookynie, [?] 5 points; Yundamindra, 15. ...

    Article : 122 words
  20. LAWN TENNIS.

    The annual State championship tournament was advanced a further stage at the association courts, Kitchener Park, yesterday when several, unexpected ...

    Article : 1,155 words
  21. THEATRE ROYAL.

    Silence," featuring Vera Reynolds and H. B. Warner, will commence a week's season at the Theatre Royal, today. It is an adaptation of the stage ...

    Article : 85 words
  22. Watchnight Services.

    In many churches in the metropolitan area the closing of the old year and the dawing of the new were celebrated by watchnight services, which were well ...

    Article : 21 words
  23. FORECASTS FOR OTHER STATES.

    South Australia.—Fine, cool to moderato temperatures. South to south-east winds. Queensland.—Ahowers and thunder along and near the coast and in south east; ...

    Article : 132 words
  24. ST. GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL

    Bowed on their mees, worshippers in St. George's Cathedral prayed together, in a low murmur, the Lord's Prayer—"Thy Kingdom come. The will ...

    Article : 148 words
  25. MINING.

    To-day's quotation for fine gold was £4 4s. 11½d. per ounce. ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. GRAND THEATRE.

    At the Grand Theatre to-day "The Enchanted Hill," a screen version of Peter B. Kyne's novel, will commence a three day's season. The leading roles are ...

    Article : 67 words
  27. GIRA GUINEA GOLD, LTD.

    The secretary of Gira Guinea Gold. Ltd. (Mr. T. S. Wilson, of Adelaide) has telegraphed to Mr. Edward Bruce (chairman of directors) who is on a ...

    Article : 80 words
  28. FOREIGN EXCHANGES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  29. PAVILION THEATRE.

    "The Green Temptation," featuring Betty Compson, and "In the Knock-out," with Milton Sills in the principal part, will be the main attraction at the ...

    Article : 31 words
  30. DECEMBER MINT RETURNS.

    The weight of gold received at the Perth branch of the Royal Mint from mining districts during December was 49,388,60oz., and trade waste, etc., ...

    Article : 252 words
  31. MAJESTIC THEATRE PERTH.

    Jacqueline Logan an Edmund Burns are starred in "Out of the Storm," a story of newspaper life, which will commence a season of one week at the Majestic ...

    Article : 38 words
  32. TWO BROTHERS MISSING.

    Two boys, who were visiting the Tarrawarra district, are believed to have been drowned in the Yarra River. The boys were Reginald George Worn (12). ...

    Article : 96 words
  33. BRITISH CONVERSION LOAN.

    The British conversion loan had a most favourable reception on the Stock Exchange, causing firmness in all gilt edged investments. The most attractive ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. SCOTTISH CONCERT.

    The Caledonian Society will hold a Scottish concert in the Perth Town Hall to-night. Leading Scottish singers and [?] have been engaged. The pipers ...

    Article : 32 words
  35. BAND CONCERTS.

    The Perth City Band will present a vocal, and instrumental concert in the Government Gardens to-morrow evening. Assisting vocalists will be Miss M. Grist ...

    Article : 61 words
  36. COMMERCIAL CABLES.

    To-day's quotations for wheat options were as follow:—December, 138½ cents per bushel; May, 139 cents; July, 130 7-8 cents. ...

    Article : 342 words
  37. FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE.

    POULTRY.—Light supplies of poultry were forward to a keen demand ar yesterday's aution sales, with high values ruling for all prime [?] Muscovies, however, were a ...

    Article : 396 words
  38. ANTICIPATION.

    Esperanco Handicap.—Honest Dot, 1; Olive Dudley, 2: Coney Whips 3. Albany Handicap.—Monsoon, 1; Roisorel, 2; Donald Huon 3. ...

    Article : 61 words
  39. WESLEY CHURCH.

    A service conducted by the Rev. John W. Grove was held in Wesley Church, Mr. Grove spoke on the words, "O, Lord, revive. Thy work in the midst of the years." ...

    Article : 1,250 words
  40. GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE.

    Sir Lennon Raws, former President of the Chamber of Commerce says that and analysis of the Federal and State Budgets shows that a lavish increase of ...

    Article : 52 words
  41. PRINCESS THEATRE. FREMANTLE.

    To-day, at the Princess Theatre Fremantle. "The Pleasure Buyers" and "Soul Mates," from the novel by Elinor Glyn, will be shown. Harry North ...

    Article : 61 words
  42. LONDON METAL QUOTATIONS.

    The Australian Mines and Metals Association reports the following official London metal quotation (middle prices) on December 30, as received from the ...

    Article : 110 words
  43. Notes.

    Heen Elmo, who is on scratch in the Bunbury Handicap, to be decided this evening, has not competed on the Perth course since February 9, 1924. ...

    Article : 439 words
  44. MAJESTIC THEATRE FREMANTLE.

    "The Old Soak," a comedy-drama telling of a drunkard's regeneration, and featuring Jean Hersholt. June Marlowe, and George Lewis, will commence a ...

    Article : 71 words
  45. SHARKS IN PORT PHILLIP.

    Sharks appeared in Port Phillip Bay to-day close to the bathing beaches between Aspendale and Mordialloc. They remained for some hours then went as ...

    Article : 142 words
  46. LYCEUM GARDENS.

    To-night "Into Her Kingdom.' featuring Corinne Griffith, and 'The Man Upstairs," with Monte Blue in the chief part will be shown at the Lyceum ...

    Article : 45 words
  47. THE SHARE MARKETS.

    London, Thursday.—Broken Hill Proprietary, 26s. 7½.; North Broken Hill, 127s. 3d., Broken Hill South, 77s. 4d.; Mount Lyell, 26s. 10.; Great Boulder Proprietary ...

    Article : 71 words
  48. WESTS GARDENS SUBIACO.

    At Wests Gardens, Subiaco, to-night, "The Little Firebrand" and "The Old Soak" will be shown, supported by Benns and Elman in a vaudeville act and an ...

    Article : 31 words
  49. EASTERN PRODUCE MARKETS.

    Wheat: Buyers holding off; quotations, 5s. 3½d., Old flour £14 10s., new £13 10s., cash 5s. concession; bran, £6 15s.; pollard, £8: oats. milling, 2s. 10d., feed 2s. 8d.; ...

    Article : 197 words
  50. STEAMER EXCURSIONS.

    The Zephyr will leave Perth at 10 a.m. to-day, and on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, for Rottnest Island, calling at Point Walter and Fremantle. River ...

    Article : 131 words
  51. BUTTER AND CHEESE.

    Butter is in, good demand, and prices are firer. Quotations are as follow:—New Zealand: Salted. 172s. to 174s. per cwt; unsalted, 184s.; best stored, 164s. ...

    Article : 61 words
  52. OVERLAND MOTOR CYCLISTS

    The first organised motor cycle tour from Perth to Sydney, a distance of about 3,000 miles, concluded to-day when a party of 16 young men from Western ...

    Article : 74 words
  53. WOOL TOPS.

    In the wool tops market at Bradford business is practically at a standstill as a result of the holidays. The tone is fairly cheerful, and quotations are ...

    Article : 35 words
  54. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Premier Theatre.—"The Clash of the Wolves" and "The Savage" will be screened to-night. On Monday the programme will include 'The Plastic Age" ...

    Article : 251 words
  55. YOUTH ELECTROCUTED.

    Henry Joseph Faust, aged 164 years, of Millhill-road, Waverley, touched a live electric wire at the Bondi baths last night and was killed instantly. ...

    Article : 98 words
  56. HOMEBUSH STOCK SALES.

    At the Homebush stock sales to-day about 19,480 sheep and 3,540 cattle were forward Supplies had to provide for a week's requirements owing to up sales being held here on ...

    Article : 188 words
  57. MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCE.

    Flour is quiet; Australian, ex store, 14s. Oats are steady. Peas and beans ire neglected. Eggs are dull at 16s. to 17s. ...

    Article : 27 words
  58. GENERAL NEWS.

    Mails for Australia were despatched rom London by the R.M.S. Orsova on December 16. The Public Service Commissioner (Mr. ...

    Article : 225 words
  59. GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

    WHEAT.—Values were again very low at the metropolitan chaff and sales yesterday, and truck load of f.a.q. wheat was sold at 5s. 3d. per [?] Details were:— ...

    Article : 232 words
  60. GOVERNMENT RECEIVING DEPOT.

    The matron of the Government Receiving Depot, at the corner of Walcott and Lira streets, Mount Lawley, thanks the following who sent gifts to tho institution last ...

    Article : 168 words
  61. CLAREMONT TRAGEDY.

    Propped against a fence in a vacant paddock of Gugeri-street, Claremont, the dead body of an old-age pensioner named William Lusted (70) was found about ...

    Article : 138 words
  62. Advertising

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    Advertising : 151 words
  63. RAILWAY DANGER SIGNALS.

    The Victorian Railway Commissioners are experimenting with the use of yellow instead of rod as a danger signal. They report that the experiments are a ...

    Article : 47 words
  64. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

    Peaches were very dear at yesterday's fruit auctions, when the demand exceeded the supply. Apricots were a little easier through prime lines sold well. The market ...

    Article : 408 words
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