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  2. SPORTING NEWS.

    W.A.T.C. Boulder R.C.; Laverson R.C.; Mandurah Picnic Sports Committee, Meekatharra R.C.; Mingenew-Yandanpooka District R.C., Red ...

    Article : 40 words
  3. IN THE HANDS OF BRIGANDS.

    Though robbers had attacked Mienchu and the neighbouring villages, in the Szechuan Province of China, during July our own valley remained in peace ...

    Article : 1,457 words
  4. TRAYNING CLUB HANDICAPS.

    Following are the handicaps for the meeting of the Traying Trotting Club to be held on January 1:— TRIAL STAKES, one mile. (For horses ...

    Article : 322 words
  5. CABLE TRAMS DEPART.

    Cable trains will run for the last time in Swanston-street and the lower part of St. Kilda-road to-morrow. Electric cars operating on temporary tracks ...

    Article : 80 words
  6. PERSIA TO-DAY.

    An exceptionally warm summer has (says Maurice Kernot, writing from Te­heran in September to the London "Daily Telegraph")caused everyone—Pension or ...

    Article : 1,356 words
  7. FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 150 words
  8. TATTERSALL'S CLUB ACCEPTANCES.

    Following are the acceptances for the principal events to be run at Tattersall's Club's meeting next week:— Wednesday, December 30. ...

    Article : 204 words
  9. LOTES AND CHAT.

    The W.A.T.C. Racing Carnival opens to-day. Full particulars regarding the arrangements for the meeting, etc., will be found in this issue. ...

    Article : 101 words
  10. AMERICAN INCOME TAX

    One million Americans will be relieved of income tax to the extent of £60,000,000 by reason of the tentative agreement made by the Ways and Means ...

    Article : 309 words
  11. PERTH WOOL SALE.

    The secretary of the W.A. Wool and Produce Brokers' Association advises that No. 5 wool sale will be held in Perth on January 19, when the associated ...

    Article : 72 words
  12. TROTTING.

    The twelfth Christmas carnival of the West Australian Trotting Association will be commenced this evening on the grounds at the foot of Hay-street. Since ...

    Article : 687 words
  13. OVERSEA WHEAT MARKETS.

    Wheat cargoes firmed 6d, to 1s. 6d. a quarter on strong American opening quotations, but buyers did not respond. Parcels advanced 1s. to 1s. 6d. as a result ...

    Article : 127 words
  14. GOLDFIELDS RACING.

    Following are the weights for events to be tun at the Boulder Club's meeting to-day:— TRIAL STAKES, six furlongs.—Permando, 9.0; Jolly Line, 8.3; Eastville, 8.7; Polycles, ...

    Article : 284 words
  15. GOVERNMENT STOCKS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 300 words
  16. SPORTING CABLES.

    At Cannes Mdlle. Lenglen was an onlooker at a professional tournament. She is saving up her strength for the future. She says:—"I will never again risk ...

    Article : 84 words
  17. COUNTRY STOCK SALES.

    WALKAWAY.—ELDER, SMITH, and CO., report (December 15):—We conducted our usual monthly sale to-day, when we yarded and gold 217 sheep, 34 pigs. 1 cow, and calf ...

    Article : 72 words
  18. FOOTBALL.

    In Rugby contests Cardiff and Devenport Services drew, 15-15. The game between Gloucester and Abertillery was postponed, owing to snow. ...

    Article : 27 words
  19. DIPLOMATIC ETIQUETTE.

    The Foreign Office is being strongly criticised in Labour circles (writes our London correspondent) because no representative was sent to bid farewell ...

    Article : 317 words
  20. Advertising

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    Advertising : 32 words
  21. BOXING.

    "Cyclone" Jarvis, having failed to present himself at the Esplanade Gardens last night to meet Jack Dennis, was replaced by "Digger" Binks. The fight lasted the ...

    Article : 127 words
  22. MINING NEWS.

    The Australian Mines and Metals Association reports the following official London metal quotations (middle prices) on December 23 as received by cablegram ...

    Article : 125 words
  23. FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 185 words
  24. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RACING.

    EXETER TRIAL STAKES (First Division); six and a half furlongs.—Leocops King, 9.0; Monteform, 8.8; Mount Lofty, 8.3; Scottie's Bairn. 8.2; Benjeroo ...

    Article : 561 words
  25. WHITE CITY CONTESTS.

    "Driver" Hughes and Wynne were the principal boxers at the White City Carnival last night, and Terry Morrison, the heavy-weight, was matched with McGinniss ...

    Article : 63 words
  26. THE SHARE MARKETS.

    London, Tursday.—Broken Hill Proprietary, 25s. 9d.; North Broken Hill, 133s. 1d.; Broken Hill South, 77s. 6d.; Mount Lyell, 24s. 7d.; Sons of Gwalia, 3s. 11d.; ...

    Article : 76 words
  27. THE MONEY MARKET.

    The Bank of England discount rate is 5 per cent. The open market rate of discount for three months bills is 4 7-8 per cent, and the short dated loans are ...

    Article : 39 words
  28. WHIPPET RAGING.

    Following are the handicaps for the whippet hurdle race, to be run at the Christmas carnival at White City to-night:—Homestead, 2. Orio Greenstead. 3: Heroic, 4; Freckles ...

    Article : 79 words
  29. PRICE OF GOLD.

    Fine gold is quoted at 81s. 11½d. per oz. ...

    Article : 28 words
  30. Advertising

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    Advertising : 183 words
  31. ANTIMONY.

    British antimony is quoted at £95 per ton and foreign at £87 10s. ...

    Article : 21 words
  32. CRICKET.

    South Suburban Association v. W.A.C.A.—The annual match between the South Suburban Association and W.A.C.A. will be played to-day at the W.A.C.A. ground, commencing at ...

    Article : 102 words
  33. THE ART OF EIGHT NATIONS.

    Eight countries are officially represented in the 29th London exhibition of the International Society of Sculptors. Painters and Carvers, now opened at the ...

    Article : 371 words
  34. AUSTRALIAN EGGS.

    About 15,000 cases of Australian eggs arrived in the Esperince Bay, Suevic, and Ceramic. All are reported to be of good quality, and in excellent condition. ...

    Article : 58 words
  35. COMMONWEALTH TARIFF POLICY.

    Discussing the lifting of the London embargo on oversea loans, and the hope expressed by the Chancellor of the Exebequer that the market would give ...

    Article : 248 words
  36. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The Christmas Carnival at White City last night saw two heats of the amateur and professionals run off. The winner in the amateur heat was Anderson. It yards, and in the ...

    Article : 59 words
  37. POWER ALCOHOL.

    A source of powers that as yet is comparatively undeveloped, in which Australia may be destined to acquire a dominant position is (says London ...

    Article : 642 words
  38. HOW MAN LEARNED TO SEE.

    "In a larger measure than any other sense, vision is the foundation of man's intellectual supremacy," said Professor G. Elliot Smith, F.R.S., who delivered ...

    Article : 321 words
  39. CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 614 words
  40. VICTORIAN RACING.

    SHOOBRA HURDLE RACE, two miles and 65 yards.—Flamberge, 11.2; Moogana 10.11; Chelidon, 10.4; Ralglass, 9.12; Bellanius, 9.10, Pommy, Nobility, Binbi ...

    Article : 227 words
  41. COMMERCIAL CABLES.

    To-day's quotations for frozen and chilled meat were:— Sheep.—New Zealand ewes, 4 7-8d. per lb. ...

    Article : 109 words
  42. GENERAL NEWS.

    Molloy's 'buses will run to the races to-day, leaving the A.M.P. corner at 11.45 a.m. and noon. The State Public Service Commissioner ...

    Article : 422 words
  43. COTTON, RUBBER, JUTE, ETC.

    Cotton.—Good middling American January delivery, 9.61d. per lb., compared with 9.56d, a week ago. Rubber.—Fine hard Para, 49d. per lb.; ...

    Article : 97 words
  44. NEW SOUTH WALES RACING.

    SUMMER HURDLE RACE. About two miles and three furlongs.—Royal Howard, 10.12; Bungarly, 9.7; Exchequer, 9.5; Fierabras, Double Escape, Nurredin, 9.4; Brown ...

    Article : 312 words
  45. Advertising

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    Advertising : 272 words
  46. RAILWAY SAFETY DEVICE.

    A safety device automatically controlled by radio was (says the New York correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph," writing on October 30) ...

    Article : 198 words
  47. SILVER FOX SWINDLE.

    Another silver fox affairs has (says the Paris correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph," writing on October 30) occupied the attention of the examining ...

    Article : 216 words
  48. BUTTER AND CHEESE.

    Butter is very quiet. New Zealand choicest salted is quoted at 164s. to 166s., and unsalted at 166s. to 172s. Australian salted is offering at 156s. to 160s. and ...

    Article : 57 words
  49. ANTICIPATIONS.

    Summer Handicap.—Werrie. 1: Lawrence, 2: Indian Curry 3. Carnival Handicap.—Brent, 1; Sadie Pickwick, 2; Coming Home, 3. ...

    Article : 85 words
  50. AUSTRALIA'S WOOL EXPORT.

    A feature of Australia's wool export trade is the growth of shipments to Japan. Exports in 1919-20 were valued at £2,010,792. In 1921-22 they rose to ...

    Article : 218 words
  51. Advertising

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    Advertising : 40 words
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