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  2. THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

    The Sydney seamen came to no decision to-day, but there is a general feeling that the further meeting to be held to-morrow morning will accept Senator Millen's latest ...

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  3. INFLUENZA.

    The number of cases of influenza notified yesterday for the metropolitan area totalled 42, as against 25 for the previous day. Five deaths were recorded. Zoc ...

    Article : 111 words
  4. BRITAIN.

    The London "Daily Telegraph" has published a long letter from its well-known correspondent "Nauticus," deprecating the difference which has been made in the ...

    Article : 157 words
  5. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    In the Senate to-day Senator Russell, replying to a question by Senator Gardiner, said that approximately 17 persons had been deported from the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 479 words
  6. PEACE TREATY.

    President Wilson admitted at a conference with the Senate Committee that the United States might accept the League of Nations, with any interpretations it ...

    Article : 350 words
  7. A NAVAL FIGHT.

    The British Admiralty, in an official message, announces that two Bolshevik battleships and one destroyer have been sunk in the Gulf of Finland, and that a cruiser ...

    Article : 111 words
  8. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Maley resumed the debate on the motion for the adoption of the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's Speech. He said ...

    Article : 1,974 words
  9. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The United States Government has paid the ransom for the American air lieutenants, Peterson and Davies, and they have been released. They landed in ...

    Article : 100 words
  10. ECONOMIC POSITION.

    In his speech in the House of Commons on Monday the Prime Minister said that an Imperial investigation commission would be constituted representing the British and ...

    Article : 136 words
  11. FREMANTLE.

    The Chief Health Inspector for Fremantle reported last night that cases of pneumonic influenza had been diagnosed at King William, Charles, Attfield, Point, ...

    Article : 214 words
  12. THE GERMAN FLEET.

    According to "Die Flotte," the German Navy League's organ, Germany's naval war losses in open fighting were:—One battleship, seven armoured, and 17 smaller ...

    Article : 75 words
  13. KRONSTADT AFLAME.

    British aeroplanes, in conjunction with motor boats, attacked Kronstadt, which is reported to be aflame. ...

    Article : 24 words
  14. SCENE IN THE HOUSE.

    There was a scene in the Commons at a late stage of the debate. Mr. V. Hartshorn (Labour) asserted that Mr. Bonar Law had promised to accept the nationalisation of ...

    Article : 196 words
  15. PROFITEERING BILL.

    The House of Lords has passed the Pro fiteering Bill. ...

    Article : 21 words
  16. DASHING EXPLOIT.

    The "Daily Express's" correspondent at Helsingfors states that British high speed coastal motor boats achieved dashing exploits at Kronstad, sinking two Bolshevik ...

    Article : 159 words
  17. TAX ON FLOUR.

    On the advice of the Wheat Commission the Treasury authorities have reduced the tax on flour for non-bread purposes from 30s. per 280lb. to 24s. ...

    Article : 70 words
  18. SOUTH AFRICA.

    In view of the Congress of the South African Party, which will be opened here to-morrow, when General Boths (the Prime Minister of the Union) is expected to make ...

    Article : 132 words
  19. KALGOORLIE.

    One death occurred in the isolation hospital to-day. There are now thirty four patients in the hospital, 5 being dangerously ill. There is much sickness throughout ...

    Article : 51 words
  20. FRANCO-AMERICAN TREATY.

    The Senate judiciary sub-committee has reported that the Franco-American treaty, whereby the United States agrees to protect France against Germany, does not conflict ...

    Article : 33 words
  21. FOOD IMPORTATIONS.

    The food import figures for the week ended August 2 show vast increases compared with the same week of 1918. Meat was 193,477cwt., compared with 75,525cwt. ...

    Article : 82 words
  22. COMBINED OFFENSIVE.

    The Kronstadt operation coincides with the renewed aerial attacks on the fortress. It is known that British tanks and munitions have arrived at Reval, and these ...

    Article : 121 words
  23. RESTRICTIONS ON SECURITIES.

    The bulk of the restrictions on dealings in foreign securities and investments abroad are now cancelled, but the restrictions on capital issues and dealings in ...

    Article : 37 words
  24. COST OF FOODSTUFFS.

    Widespread dissatisfaction prevails at the increasing cost of foodstuffs locally produced, and there is a growing demand for Government prohibition, or the restriction ...

    Article : 43 words
  25. MATTERS IN MELBOURNE QUIET.

    Without even a mass meeting to keep them occupied, the Melbourne seamen passed a dismal time to-day. The Federal council of the Seamen's Union held two ...

    Article : 178 words
  26. JAPAN AND CHINA.

    The Washington correspondent of the New York "Times" says that the text of the recent speech delivered by the Japanese Minister of Marine (Admiral T. Kato) ...

    Article : 67 words
  27. SCHOOLS AT BOULDER CLOSED.

    The schools at Boulder were closed to-day. The fact that about 200 children were absent on Tuesday from the Boulder central school owing to illness indicates ...

    Article : 49 words
  28. PRESS OPINIONS.

    The newspapers reflect a certain amount of disappointment at the Prime Minister's speech, mainly as the result of unauthorised anticipations, but there is general ...

    Article : 172 words
  29. METEOROLOGICAL CONFERENCE.

    The Dominion and Indian meteorological conference, to be held in London from September 23 to September 27, will discuss the exchange of long distance observations ...

    Article : 44 words
  30. SMUGGLERS ARRESTED.

    The authorities in Berlin, learing that a party aboard an express were conveying twenty million marks to Switzerland, sent three aeroplanes in pursuit. The train ...

    Article : 67 words
  31. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    Mr. Massy Greene, in reply to Mr. Foster, said that he was unable to announce the date of the proclamation of the Navigation Act. There was a considerable ...

    Article : 826 words
  32. VICTORIA.

    Three deaths from influenza occurred in Victoria to-day. The admissions to the hospitals numbered 31. ...

    Article : 28 words
  33. RETURN OF SHANTUNG.

    The Washington correspondent of the New York "Times" says that advices from Pekin state that many provinces in China have advised the Government not to sign ...

    Article : 50 words
  34. RAILWAY MEN'S DECISION.

    The joint executive of the National Union and Associated Society of Railway men have deferred their decision until they have conferred with the railway executive ...

    Article : 33 words
  35. FURTHER ADMIRALTY REPORT.

    The Admiralty has issued a further official report:—"In the naval engagement which took place in the Gulf of Finland early on August 18 two battleships, the ...

    Article : 45 words
  36. "TOO OLD AT FORTY."

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Premier informed Mr. Maley (who represented Mr. Griffiths, in the latter's absence) that the recommendation to ...

    Article : 973 words
  37. POLISH REVOLTS.

    Polish revolts in Upper Silesia are spreading, and the Berlin "Lokalanzeiger" attributes them to the fear of the result of the forthcoming vote which is to decide the ...

    Article : 61 words
  38. DARDANELLES COMMISSION.

    It is understood that the second report of the Dardanelles Commission expresses the opinion that the difficulties in connection with the operations at Gallipoli were ...

    Article : 156 words
  39. THE WHEAT POOL.

    Speaking in the Senate to-day on the Commercial Activities Bill, Senator Pratten (New South Wales) said that the Bill was the most far-reaching piece of ...

    Article : 685 words
  40. MEETING IN BRISBANE.

    A largely attended meeting of members of the transport workers' unions, including the seamen, waterside workers and coal workers, was held at the Trades Hall ...

    Article : 214 words
  41. DEPARTMENTAL HEADS AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 675 words
  42. THE STERLING EXCHANGE.

    The sterling exchange is demoralised, the rate being 419 cents (17-5½) to the pound. Banking circles expect a further reduction unless stabilisation is established. The ...

    Article : 101 words
  43. TRANSPORTATION STRIKE.

    The New York transportation strike was settled after 48 hours. There was a serious congestion of traffic. The employees on the underground lines will receive a 25 ...

    Article : 42 words
  44. CONGRESS OF FARMERS.

    The Washington correspondent of the New York "Times" reports that it is announced that the Government of the United States has invited foreign Governments to send ...

    Article : 72 words
  45. THE COST OF LIVING.

    The State Royal Commission which was appointed to inquire into the reasons for the high cost of living resumed its sittings to-day, when Mr. Robert Crowe ...

    Article : 314 words
  46. "DIGGERS" IN MESOPOTAMIA.

    A certain number of Australian soldiers (mostly wireless operators) have been serving in Mesopotamia. The men desired to be repatriated, but the British military ...

    Article : 62 words
  47. NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.

    Telegrams have been received to-day from Mackay to the effect that unless the sugar mills are supplied with sacks immediately they will be forced to close at the end of ...

    Article : 79 words
  48. THE WEATHER.

    Yesterday morning's weather reports showed that, as an outcome of the unsettled conditions which developed on the previous day, a widespread inland rainfall ...

    Article : 574 words
  49. PROBABLE NEW INDUSTRIES.

    The removal of the restrictions on investments abroad is likely to result in the early establishment of new industries in Australia and New Zealand. Bankers and ...

    Article : 96 words
  50. MYSTERY OF THE SILVER STAR.

    On Tuesday it was reported that a hitch had occurred in connection with the despatch to Hopetoun of the small steamer the s.s. Silver Star from Albany with ...

    Article : 187 words
  51. AMERICAN SHIPS SOLD.

    The New York "Times" correspondent at Washington says that the Shipping Board announces that it has sold up to date 122 steel vessels of 465,745 dead weight tons ...

    Article : 46 words
  52. POSTAL OFFICERS' CONFERENCE.

    Improvements in the telegraph service and the blessings to be derived from the Postal Institute provided the Postmaster-General (Mr. Webster) with material for ...

    Article : 268 words
  53. A BANKRUPT "BARON."

    Application was made in the Bankruptcy Court to-day to set aside a bankruptcy notice served on Dorothy Vera Riviere and her husband, Gerald Riviere. Notice had ...

    Article : 368 words
  54. THE RAMORNIE.

    Yesterday morning the rumour was prevalent at the Port that Messrs. McCorkill and Co. s newly acquired steamer Ramornie had been declared "black" by members of ...

    Article : 195 words
  55. VICTORIAN FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    Developments which occurred to-day seem to indicate that a settlement of the dispute between the medical practitioners and the lodges is further off than ever. For ...

    Article : 227 words
  56. RELIEF FOR RAVENSTHORPE.

    In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. L. Groom, in reply to a complaint made by Mr. H. Gregory, said that he would have immediate inquiry made into ...

    Article : 64 words
  57. A FATAL FALL.

    After hearing evidence at the City Morgue to-day relative to the death of Arthur Muirhead (40), a private of the 9th Battalion (New South Wales), who was ...

    Article : 135 words
  58. THE LAW COURTS.

    Nisi Prius.—At 10.30 a.m., in No. 1 Court, before Mr Justice Northmore: J. A. Wright (plaintiff) and J. Inglis (defendant), (part heard). In Divorce: Hansen v. Hansen; ...

    Article : 113 words
  59. COPPER ORE EXPORTS.

    At a large meeting of residents held in Roebourne last night a resolution was carried unanimously protesting against the action of the Federal Government in ...

    Article : 78 words
  60. PRICES FIXED FOR FLOUR.

    The Chief Prices Commissioner has issued an order fixing the maximum wholesale prices which may be charged for flour within the metropolitan area of Western ...

    Article : 55 words
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