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  2. NEWS AND NOTES.

    There will be no publication of "The West Australian" to-morrow (Christmas Day). To-day the commercial offices at Perth and Fremantle will close at 6 p.m. ...

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  3. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor (Sir William Campion) will be entertained at luncheon at the Perth Hospital and will visit the wards to-day. On Wednesday, his ...

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  4. PERTH BROADCASTING.

    Pending the co-ordination of broadcasting stations of the Commonwealth and the inauguration of a national broadcasting service, the Postmaster-General's ...

    Article : 260 words
  5. ACCIDENTS.

    ALBANY, Dec. 23.—A motor truck while out of control struck and damaged the residence of Fred Hartnup shortly after noon yesterday. The vehicle was ...

    Article : 184 words
  6. Special Christmas Programme.

    The Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. S. R. Roberts) announces that, in continuance of the policy, of improving the programmes from 6WF, the ...

    Article : 280 words
  7. CLOSE OF THE SESSION.

    During the Parliamentary session which ended on Friday there were placed on the Statute Book 34 Government and seven private Bills. Even though many ...

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  8. CYCLE STRIKES TRAIN.

    ADELAIDE, Dec. 23.—Riding a motor cycle along Kirkcaldy-road, Kirkcaldy, last night, W. D. Hart, of the Esplanade, Henley Beach, crashed into a train at a level ...

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  9. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.

    "I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round—apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging ...

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  10. FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—Thomas Raymond Hall (34) was found dead on the floor of his bedroom at his home in Henson-street, Merrylands, yesterday, having been killed ...

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  11. Other Announcements.

    12.30: Tune in, 12.35: Markets, news and cables, 1.0: Time signal. 1.1: Weather notes, station announcements. 1.2; Luncheon music, Items by Miss Vera Waterman (violin), Miss Edna, ...

    Article : 220 words
  12. YACHT CATCHES FIRE.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—Three men were severely burned when the motor yacht Euna Mara caught fire in Parsley Bay while being prepared for a pleasure trip ...

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  13. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

    The following are expected to arrive in Perth by the Great Western express to-day:—Mesdames Connaughton, Forbers (5), Deakin, Dempster, Fox, King, O'Halloran, Andrews and child, Budge, ...

    Article : 257 words
  14. THE "MESSIAH."

    About two thousand persons heard the "Messiah" in Queen's Hall (Hoyts Regent Theatre) yesterday afternoon. The performance was notable. Mr. H. Vowles ...

    Article : 378 words
  15. WOMAN BURNED WITH PETROL.

    While washing clothes with petrol on Saturday morning Pauline Craig (76), of 26 Woodville-street, North Perth, struck a match which lighted the petrol. She ...

    Article : 51 words
  16. CAR AND TRAM COLLIDE.

    A motor car driven by John H. Conroy, of 222 Beaufort-street, collided head-on with a tram car on the Causeway shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday. The car was ...

    Article : 103 words
  17. HOSPITAL FINANCE.

    Sir,—I notice in this morning's paper that Mr. Lovekin, M.L.C., states that the Hospital Fund Bill has not been rejected, and that the endeavours to place ...

    Article : 664 words
  18. BOY BREAKS AN ARM.

    While playing on Saturday afternoon Mervyn George Smith (15), of 13 Geddes-street, Victoria Park, fell and broke an arm. He was taken by the St. John ...

    Article : 44 words
  19. MOTOR CAR OVERTURNS.

    When a motor car in which she was travelling was overturned at the intersection of Bulwer and Beaufort streets at 8.20 p.m. yesterday Evelyn Carr (8), of ...

    Article : 121 words
  20. STRANGE SUICIDE.

    AUCKLAND, Dec. 23.—A strange suicide is reported from Rotorua. A man whose body has not yet been identified stood on the edge of a boiling pool at ...

    Article : 94 words
  21. MAIL TIME TABLES.

    UNITED KINGDOM, EUROPE, INDIA and EGYPT.—Moldavia, to-day; letters, 1 p.m. (late fee, G.P.O., 2 p.m.); newspapers and packets, noon; parcels, 11 a.m.; registered letters, noon; ...

    Article : 242 words
  22. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

    To-day: Open as on ordinary days. To-morrow: Sunday arrangement will be observed throughout the State. December 26; At the G.P.O. the telegraph office will be open all day. ...

    Article : 263 words
  23. CURRENT COMMENT.

    The observations of Colonel Brinsmead on aviation in America will doubtless be given detailed application when this officer who is Controller of Civil ...

    Article : 529 words
  24. NO BARS AT CANBERRA.

    CANBERRA, Dec. 23.—Although the hotels and cafes in Canberra at which liquor was on sale yesterday for the first time were mostly well patronised ...

    Article : 240 words
  25. CAR SKIDS OVER CULVERT.

    A motor car being driven along the Albany-road at Byford on Saturday afternoon by Colin Skipper (33), of 58 Francis- street, with May Florence McMullen (32), ...

    Article : 80 words
  26. ENGAGEMENTS.

    The engagement is announced of Agnes Rita, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hardie, Woodbridge-terrace, Midland Junction, to Thomas, second son of Mr. ...

    Article : 167 words
  27. GIRL SHOT.

    ADELAIDE, Dec. 23.—Jealousy is said to be the cause of a shooting affray in the city last night, when a young Russian, Joseph Amitai (27), is alleged to have shot ...

    Article : 216 words
  28. ON OTHER PAGES.

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  29. FREMANTLE.

    UNITED KINGDOM, CEYLON, INDIA, CHINA, and JAPAN.—Per Moldavia, to-day, at 2.30 p.m (late fee 3.15 p.m.). EASTERN STATES.—Tuesdays and ...

    Article : 54 words
  30. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 157 words
  31. CANCER TREATMENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 156 words
  32. MAILS INWARD.

    Lett London, November 29, per Osterley; due Perth, to-day. Left London,December 6, per Cathay; due Perth, January 1. ...

    Article : 64 words
  33. SHOPLIFTERS ACTIVE.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—Shop detectives were busy in Sydney on Friday night watching the crowds of Christmas shoppers. They arrested 35 persons on charges ...

    Article : 61 words
  34. AERIAL MAIL SERVICE.

    PERTH-DERBY.—Outward mails close G.P.O. midnight Fridays. Inward mails are due Perth, 2 p.m. Thursdays. FREMANTLE-DERBY.—Outward mails close ...

    Article : 106 words
  35. DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 28 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 14 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,471 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 59 words
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