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  2. BRITISH POLITICS.

    In the House of Commons to-day Mr. J. H. Thomas (Labourite, Derby) resumed the debate on the Address-in-Reply. There was a small attendance. ...

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  3. FINANCIAL SURVEY.

    The dominating influences on the Stock Exchange hare been the fluctuations of foreign rates of exchange, and, to a lesser extent, the political situation in ...

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  4. A WEALTH OF WOOL.

    The fourth sale, which will open the second series of the 1923-4 season, will be held in the Wool Exchange, Perth, to-morrow, and in view of the high values ...

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  5. SYDNEY BAKERS' STRIKE.

    To-morrow afternoon the Industrial Court will deal with an application of the Master Bakers' Association for the de[?]egistration of the Operative Bakers' ...

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  6. INDIA.

    A message from Nagpur says that the Legislative Council of the Central Provinces, of which the Swarajists (Home Rulers) form the majority, passed a ...

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  7. FRANCE.

    After M. Poincare had renewed at some length the foreign policy of France the Chamber of Deputies passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 415 ...

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  8. BRITISH RAILWAYS.

    An important circular which was issued by the executive committee of the National Union of Railwaymen, and is signed by Messrs. J. H. Thomas (general ...

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  9. AMERICA.

    Mr. Isaac R. Sherwood (Ohio), a member of the House of Representatives, who is 88 years of age, has made a stirring speech in Congress against the ...

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  10. Praise for a Duchess.

    The wife of Professor Gilbert Murray, Commons, the Duchess of Atholl spoke fluently and well, and she was congratulated on it by Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. J. ...

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  11. Central Legislature.

    In consequence of the political crisis in the Central Provinces, increased excitement exists in political circles over the assembling of the Central ...

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  12. A Professor's Wife.

    The wife of Professor Gilbert Murray, of Oxford, has notified the Oxford Liberal Association that she has joined the Labour Party. ...

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  13. WARNING AGAINST STRIKE.

    The Labour Correspondent of the London "Daily Chronicle" says that the letter from Messrs. Thomas and Cramp means that if the engine drivers and ...

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  14. Meeting of Strikers.

    Opposition to the return to night baking, condemnation of the master bakers and the men who are helping them to bake bread, and a determination to ...

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  15. Financial Proposals.

    The fiscal measures which are embodied in the Bills adopted by the Finance Commission include an increase of 20 per cent, on all taxes, heavy increases ...

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  16. A Conference.

    The general council of the Congress of Trade Unions and of representatives of the railwaymen's organisations held a conference last night and adjourned to ...

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  17. ANGLO-AMERICAN TREATY.

    The Diplomatic Correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" understands that the Governments of the Overseas Dominions have replied generally in favour of the ...

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  18. Mr. W. Churchill.

    The political correspondent of the "Sunday Times," says:—Mr. Winston Churchill's letter has failed to exercise any material influence, but it has a ...

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  19. A Report Denied.

    The police authorities deny the report of a "hold up" in Calcutta. It is understood that the property which was alleged to have been stolen was found in ...

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  20. Belgium Helps France.

    In an attempt to support France M. Thenuis (the Prime Minister of Belgium) has forbidden the Belgian banks to give advances and credits in francs on foreign ...

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  21. Polar Exploration.

    Mr. Edwin Denby (Secretary of the Navy), giving evidence before the Naval Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives said:—"The vast ...

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  22. Devastated Areas.

    The Parliamentary Commission which is investigating in Lille alleged frauds in connection with the reconstruction of the devastated areas is finding. Its task ...

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  23. SPORTING CABLES.

    The Marquis of Douglas, and Clydesdale, who was coached by Dick Smith, won on points a six rounds boxing contest at Bermondsey Town Hall against ...

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  24. SIR G. P. DOOLETTE.

    The death is announced of Sir George Philip Doolette (one of the pioneers of the Western Australian goldfields), at the age of 83 years. ...

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  25. No Result.

    The conference between representatives of the railway unions and the general council of the Congress of Trade Unions ended to-day without result:— ...

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  26. Locomotive Drivers.

    The Industrial conference terminated at 2.30 this morning, when it was announced that the locomotive drivers had refused to agree to the tentative ...

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  27. INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING.

    Charlton and Borg each smashed the world's record time in the 880 yards championship of New South Wales at the Sydney Domain baths on Saturday. ...

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  28. MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Greb retained the world's middleweight title against Johnny Wilson a former champion, in a decision fifteen rounds contest. ...

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  29. Peculiar Accident.

    As a result of a balcony railing collapsing at an indoor athletic meeting, a large number of boys were injured. Some 600 lads and their parents crowded the ...

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  30. The Falling Franc.

    The Paris correspondent of the "Morning Post" states that the franc after a sharp rally lost ground substantially. The average quotation on the ...

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  31. Football.

    To-day's football matches resulted as follow:— The League, First Division: Arsenal lost to Cardiff City, 1-2; Birmingham ...

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  32. THE DRIVERS EXPLAIN.

    The engine drivers, following long conferences, have announced that they have passed a motion stating, inter alia:—"We feel that it would be a gross betrayal of ...

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  33. Motion Pictures.

    A message from Albany says:—The report of the New York State Commissioner for Motion Pictures, who is vested with the power of censorship, ...

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  34. DRIED FRUITS.

    When interviewed on Saturday by a representative of the "West Australian," Mr. W. Alan Edmunds, growers representative for the Australian Dried Fruits ...

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  35. MIGRATION.

    During the past three weeks 1,130 assisted migrants, including 80 domestic servants, have sailed for New Zealand. The scheme for schoolboys will begin ...

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  36. THE WOOL INDUSTRY.

    In a speech at the annual dinner of the Wool Federation in Bradford Sir Joseph Cook (the High Commissioner for Australia emphasised the point. ...

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  37. Proposed Training Depots.

    On Saturday, the Director of Agriculture (Mr. G. L. Sutton) who represented Western Australia at the recent inter-State conference held in Melbourne to ...

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  38. EMPIRE EXHIBITION.

    Senator R. V. Wilson (the chairman of the Australian Commission for the British Empire Exhibition) says that he is gratified at the progress which has ...

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  39. GENERAL CABLE NEWS

    The London Divorce Court has granted to the wife of John Drinkwater, the playwright, a decree nisi on the ground of Drinkwater's misconduct with an ...

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  40. JAPAN.

    The "New York Times" learns that Japanese representatives here have agreed to the main features of a loan of 50,000,000 dollars for the purchase ...

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  41. The Situation.

    Mr. J. L. Garvin, writing in the "Observer," says:—The Unionists can only restore real majority Government by merging themselves in a national party. ...

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  42. RUGBY.

    Bath and Devonport Services drew, 3-3; Guy's Hospital v. Birkenhead Park match abandoned owing to rain in the second half with the scores 3-0: ...

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  43. PROHIBITION.

    With a few exceptions, the Prefects and police authorities throughout the country have reported that the prohibition of the consumption of spirits has ...

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  44. AN ANCIENT TABLET.

    A report which has been issued by the authorities of the British Museum concerning the excavations in Ur of the Chaldees and other sites in Mesopotamia ...

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  45. COKE WORKERS' STRIKE.

    No prospect of a settlement of the dispute in the coke industry appears to be in sight. Both masters and employees remain adamant. A prominent ...

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  46. SPEECH RESTORED.

    Ernest Hall, of Maidstone, the young son of a war cripple, was frightened so badly by a tramp a few months ago that he lost the power of speech. ...

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  47. Another Amendment.

    In connection with Mr. Winston Churchill's letter on Socialism it is note—worthy that a Parliamentary industrial group has given notice of an ...

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  48. NEW STATES MOVEMENT.

    The central executive of the Riverina New State League met at Wagga for a discussion on the projected Royal Commission to inquire into the new States ...

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  49. CHINA.

    Mr. J. G. Schurman (the American Minister to China), addressing the American Association here, cited six recent attacks upon American missionaries and ...

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  50. ENGLAND DEFEATS WALES.

    At Swansea to-day England beat Wales, 17-0 in a Rugby contest. The weather was showery and there were 40,000 people present. ...

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  51. WEDDING TRAGEDY.

    A message from Messina (Sicily) says:—Three murders and a suicide prevented a wedding in a village here. None of the guests who had assembled outside ...

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  52. SUICIDE OF A BOY.

    John Quirke, aged 15½ years, who has been deaf and very eccentric for years, was found hanging by the neck from a beam in a small hall at Parkeston to-day. ...

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  53. Dried Fruit Preference.

    There is a growing impression that the House of Commons will ratify the preference relating to Australian dried fruit ...

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  54. The Labour Leader.

    Lord Birkenhead, in a character sketch of Mr. Ramsay Macdonald in the "Sunday Times," says:—Labour and Socialism as a solid political force of great ...

    Article : 131 words
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