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  2. INDUSTRIAL.

    Members of the Fire Brigades Employees' Union unanimously decided to-day to request the Conciliation Committee to grant an 8½ hour week instead of ...

    Article : 90 words
  3. EASTERN STATES RACING.

    The Rosehill Racing Club held its June meeting on Saturday in fine bright weather. There was large attendance. Details:— FLYING WELTER HANDICAP (First ...

    Article : 807 words
  4. IN THE CHURCHES.

    Speaking on Titus 11:10, last night in St. Paul's Church, Carr-street. West Perth, the Rev. E. S. Clairs said the text was applicable to all conditions of ...

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  5. FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

    The reserve of notes and gold is £29,535,000, against £28,353,000 a week ago, while the proportion of liabilities is 24.70 per cent., as against 24 per cent. ...

    Article : 117 words
  6. ENTERTAINMENTS.

    Under the direction of J. and N. Tait, Toti Dal Monte will give a season of four concerts at His Majesty's Theatre, commencing to-morrow week, June 29. The ...

    Article : 106 words
  7. MINING.

    The only report regarding State battery operations during last week was from the manager of the Coolgardie State battery, where 158 tons of ore was ...

    Article : 76 words
  8. SATURDAY'S WEATHER CHART.

    The notable feature of Saturday's chart was a pronounced increase in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 110 words
  9. MAY COAL OUTPUT.

    The output of coal in Western Australia during May was 35,620 tons, valued at £29,655, compared with 38,837 tons, worth £32.280, for the previous month, ...

    Article : 105 words
  10. THEATRE ROYAL.

    A new programme, containing a number of diverting items of a novel kind, and uncommonly well done, was presented in the Theatre Royal on Saturday by the ...

    Article : 305 words
  11. AN OVERTIME MATTER.

    After a trial lasting a week the jury gave a verdict this evening for the plaintiff for £165 in the case of Cock versus the Town Council, for overtime for three ...

    Article : 43 words
  12. LOCAL BUREAU'S REPORT.

    Reports received at the Weather Bureau on Saturday morning showed that conditions bad become increasingly disturbed over night. Further showers ...

    Article : 163 words
  13. FINANCIAL PROPOSALS.

    Upon his arrival in Sydney on Saturday, the Federal Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) commented upon the new taxation proposals of the Federal Government. ...

    Article : 278 words
  14. TANTALITE ORE.

    The Foote Mineral Company, of Philadelphia, U.S.A., has written to the Mines Department, staring that it is in the market for one to two tons of high-grade ...

    Article : 57 words
  15. THE MONEY MARKET.

    The Bank of England discount rate is 5 per cent. The open market rate of discount for three months' bills is 4½ per cent., and the short-dated loans are ...

    Article : 41 words
  16. AUSTRALIAN RAINFALL.

    South-West Division.—[?] 1 point; Geraldton, 6; kalamunda, 16; Guildford, 7; Perth Gardens, 9; Perth Observatory, 8; Fremantle Signal Station, 12; Rottnest, 18; ...

    Article : 174 words
  17. GOVERNMENT STOCKS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 255 words
  18. LONDON METAL MARKET.

    The Australian Mines and Metals Association report that the following are the official London metal quotations (middle prices) on June 18, as received from ...

    Article : 155 words
  19. TODAY'S FORECAST.

    The forecast for to-day is:— Fine throughout, with south to east winds, and a cold night, with frosts Inland. ...

    Article : 22 words
  20. TEMPERATURES AT CAPITAL CITIES.

    Perth. 66deg (maximum), 55deg. (minimum); Adelaide, 70, 46; Melbourne, 64, 44; Brisbane, 70, 55; Sydney, 67, 47; Hobert, 60, 44. ...

    Article : 48 words
  21. LUXOR THEATRE.

    The usual bright performance of the Whirligigs found favour with a large audience in the Luxor Theatre on Saturday, when a new programme was ...

    Article : 339 words
  22. RUGBY CHAMPION JEERED.

    Yesterday's Rugby League match between Globe and University was an interesting match if only for its great lesson on mob psychology. It was a great ...

    Article : 301 words
  23. SOCIAL NOTES.

    A euchre party will be held in St. Joseph's Hall, Salvado-road, Subiaco, at 8 o'clock to-night, and every Monday night. ...

    Article : 184 words
  24. HORSES AND DAIRY CATTLE.

    ELDER, SMITH, and CO. report (June 18):-We yarded 25 horses and 329 dairy cattle at our usual weekly sale to-day. The horses yarded included a few handy farm ...

    Article : 368 words
  25. DROWNED IN A WELL.

    The 6½-year-old son of Thomas Blair Wilson was drowned in a deep well at his home in Paul-street, North Sydney, and his mother Mrs. Beatrice Annie ...

    Article : 185 words
  26. FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 137 words
  27. The Great Question.

    In the Hardey Memorial Church, Cottesloe, last night, preaching from the text, Matthew 19:16, the Rev. W. R. Lang said that the conversation between ...

    Article : 404 words
  28. INVESTMENT STOCKS.

    Sales and closing quotations on the Stock Exchange to-day were as follow:—Commonwealth Government debentures, 4½ per cent. 1927, 101 1s. 3d.; do., 5½ ...

    Article : 60 words
  29. GENERAL NEWS.

    Early yesterday morning a showcase outside the Equity Tailoring Company's premises in Murray-street was broken; and goods were stolen from it. ...

    Article : 694 words
  30. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FIRE.

    On Saturday afternoon a fire was discovered in the factor of Messrs. E. S. Wigg and Son, Ltd., at the corner of Phillips-street and Port-road, Southwark. ...

    Article : 114 words
  31. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN WOOL.

    The local representative of the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia reports that from July 1, 1925, to May 31, 1926, 118,032 bales of ...

    Article : 68 words
  32. SKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, ETC.

    THE ASSOCIATED BROKERS (Elder, Smith and Co., Limited. The Westralian Farmers, and Dulgety and Company, Ltd.) report (June 18):—We held our usual weekly ...

    Article : 671 words
  33. TRAM FATALITY.

    Early on Saturday night Henry Davis, aged 22 years, who was a stoker on [?] H.M.A.S. Marguerite, was caught between two trams in George-street, near ...

    Article : 101 words
  34. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

    The chairman of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (Mr. G. A. Julius) arrived by the Sydney express to-day to attend the council meeting which ...

    Article : 225 words
  35. PRINCE OK WALES-THEATRE.

    Making their first appearance in Perth at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Saturday afternoon, the Royal Italian Opera Singers received the most encouraging of ...

    Article : 228 words
  36. South Australia.

    The Port Adelaide races were held yesterday in fine weather. Results:— HURDLE RACE. Two and a quarter miles. PISTOL BARREL—Mr. P. Timmens's, by ...

    Article : 534 words
  37. COTTON, RUBBER, JUTE, ETC.

    Cotton.-Good middling American, July delivery, 9.03d. per lb., compared with 9.23d. a week ago. Rubber.—Fine hard Para, 19½d. per ...

    Article : 98 words
  38. PENDING COMMONWEALTH APPOINTMENTS.

    There are several important appointments still to be made by the Government. The successor to Sir Joseph Cook as High Commissioner has yet to be ...

    Article : 107 words
  39. ROAD ROLLER BLOWN UP.

    At Warrnambool on Saturday a steam roller and scarifier belonging to the Warrnambool City Council was wrecked by an explosion at about 4.30 a.m. ...

    Article : 114 words
  40. LONDON MEAT MARKET.

    To-day's quotations for frozen and chilled meat were as follow:— Lambs.—Canterbury: Medium, 9¾d. per Ib,; Others (selected), light 97-Sd., ...

    Article : 105 words
  41. God and Man.

    Using as the basis of his remarks the question, "What is man that Thou art mindful of him, and the son of man that Thou visitest him?" the Rev. C. A. ...

    Article : 500 words
  42. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION.

    At the last meeting of the Municipal Council of Singleton a letter was received from the Local Government Association submitting some information upon the ...

    Article : 172 words
  43. BAND CONCERT.

    The first of a series of Sunday night concerts was given in His Majesty's Theatre by the Returned Soldiers' League Band last night to an audience of ...

    Article : 192 words
  44. THE DRUG TRAFFIC.

    In order to combat the drug traffic in Sydney and to assist drug addicts, the Police Department recently established a police drug bureau. Mr. Mitchell, ...

    Article : 97 words
  45. THE SHARE MARKETS.

    Adelaide, Saturday.—Sales and closing quotations were as follow:-Silver: Broken Hill Proprietary, b 30s. 7½d., s 30s. 9d.; North Broken Hill, £6 5s., s [?]s.; Broken Hill ...

    Article : 320 words
  46. AUSTRALIAN DRIED FRUITS.

    The appraised values of Australian sultanas ere 68s. to 95s.; currants, 44s. to 54s.; lexias, 40s. to 48s. Trade is quiet for all varieties. ...

    Article : 31 words
  47. ENGLISH FRUIT MARKET.

    Portion of the Tasmanian apples consigned by the s.s. Moldavia were transferred to Hull. Cleopatras realised 12s. 6d. to 14s., and others 10s. to 11s. 61. ...

    Article : 91 words
  48. PROHIBITION ENDED.

    The licensing committee for Ohinemuri, the first "dry" district in New Zealand to return to "wet" has granted ten licences for hotels, and refused three ...

    Article : 101 words
  49. MR. CHARLES IFFLA'S RECITAL.

    On Thursday next at 8.15 p.m., in the Karrakatta Club Hall. Mr. Charles Iffla will give his farewell recital prior to his departure to study for three years in ...

    Article : 98 words
  50. R.S.L. AND TOC H.

    Resentful of the criticism directed against it by the Rev. H. E. E. Hayes, Toc H. padre, the executive committee of the Victorian branch of she Returned ...

    Article : 183 words
  51. OVERSEAS WHEAT MARKET.

    The market for wheat cargoes was firm to-day, and occasionally higher, with fair Continental inquiries. Parcels were steady, and fair business was done, the ...

    Article : 188 words
  52. Advertising

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    Advertising : 230 words
  53. LONDON QUOTATIONS.

    London, Friday.—Quotations on the Stock Exchange today were as follow:—Broken Hill Proprietary, 29s. 9d.; North Broken Hill, 12[?]s.; Broken Hill South. 78s. 1d.; Mt. ...

    Article : 82 words
  54. NEW ZEALAND CENSUS.

    The returns of the recent Census show the population of the Dominion, including Maoris, but excluding natives of Samon. Cook and other island, to be ...

    Article : 54 words
  55. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Syd. Chaplin in "The Man on the Box." a story of adventure, intrigue and romance, will be shown in the Lyceum Theatre to-night and on Wednesday ...

    Article : 64 words
  56. Advertising

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  57. Advertising

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  58. Victoria.

    The June meeting of the V.A.T.C. was held on the Caulfield Racecourse yesterday in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance. Details:— ...

    Article : 1,055 words
  59. TENNIS CHAMPION ROBBED.

    Mr. J. O. Anderson, the well-known tennis player, had between £25 and £30 stolen from his pocket at the Gold Cop pony meeting at Victoria Park on ...

    Article : 70 words
  60. THE LAW COURTS.

    Nisi Prius.—At 10.30 a.m., in No. 1 Court, before the Chief Jusstice.—Harriet Susan Philp (petitioner). Francis Henry Philp (respondent): Violet Grace ...

    Article : 58 words
  61. Advertising

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    Advertising : 70 words
  62. NEW ZEALAND POTATO PRICES.

    In the Canterbury potato market to-day there was great fluctuation in prices, partly due to inquiries from Sydney, and party to the fight developing between ...

    Article : 69 words
  63. Advertising

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    Advertising : 45 words
  64. Advertising

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    Advertising : 25 words
  65. Advertising

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    Advertising : 17 words
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    Advertising : 11 words
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