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  2. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.

    NEWCASTLE, Dec.22.—Treating the match very lightly, the English players received more than an unpleasant surprise this afternoon, when they lost wicket after ...

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  3. LONDON EXPLOSION.

    LONDON, Dec. 22.—Masked workmen this afternoon succeeded in filling up the great, gas main from which gas has been pouring since explosions that did so much ...

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  4. ANTARCTICA.

    DECEPTION ISLAND, Dec. 22.—"Our flight of 1,200 miles over hitherto unknown territory has resulted in the discovery of six previously uncharted islands, which is ...

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  5. BRITISH ELECTIONS.

    LONDON, Dec. 23.—The "Sunday Express" features a report by a special lobbyist stating that the Labour Party at the general election will make a ...

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  6. PEACE IN INDUSTRY.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—Hopes are entertained by the Chamber of Manufactures that the Labour Councils in the other States will refuse to endorse the attitude ...

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  7. REPARATIONS.

    LONDON, Dec.-22.—It has been officially announced that the Governments concerned in the appointment of the expert committee on reparations have reached the ...

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  8. THE KING'S ILLNESS.

    The bulletins issued on Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday night show that the King is making slow but steady progress, and a particularly good sign is the statement in the last report that instead of the usual two dally bulletins, the next report would no be issued ...

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  9. "CRIMINAL VIEWPOINT."

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—The Riga correspondent of "The Times" states that a report represented by the Trade Union Congress at Moscow complained that the ...

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  10. TIDE OF MIGRANTS.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—"It is prosperous enterprise in Australia that calls for settlers, not depression in England that drives men overseas," said Sir Alan Anderson, ...

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  11. INQUIRY TO BE HELD.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—The fire brigade estimates that 2,400 feet of roadway and 20 buildings have been damaged as the result of the explosion. At the premises of ...

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  12. AMERICAN PARTICIPATION.

    WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—President, Coolidge would be sympathetic to an invitation from European Governments to participate in an expert study of German ...

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  13. A ROAD SENSATION.

    Herbert Andrew Mitchell (38) manager for the Phoenix Assurance Co., Ltd., was arrested on Saturday morning by Detective-Sergeant Manning and charged with ...

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  14. PRINCE GEORGE RETURNS.

    LONDON, Dec. 22.—Prince George, the King's youngest son, who has been serving in the cruiser Durban on the West Indies station, arrived at Southampton ...

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  15. SATISFACTORY BULLETIN.

    LONDON, Dec. 23.—To-night's bulletin is regarded in palace circles as satisfactory. Though it is unable to report notable progress it means that his Majesty is ...

    Article : 74 words
  16. AFGHAN REVOLT.

    CALCUTTA, Dec. 23.—Sir, Francis Humphrys, British Minister at Kabul, has arranged with the Afghan authorities for British Airforce 'planes to land at Kabul ...

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  17. EGYPTIAN SENSATION.

    CAIRO, Dec. 21.—The Parquet (which conducts prosecutions before summary tribunals) is summoning Nahas Pasha, ex-Premier, Wassef Bey, ex-President of the ...

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  18. ALSATIAN'S REVENGE.

    PARIS, Dec. 21.—A young man gained admission to the flat of M. Fachot, a judge of the Supreme Cort, pulled out a revolver, and fired three shots. He then ...

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  19. A QUIET DAY.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—The following bulletin was issued at 8.15 p.m. to-day:—"The King has had a quiet day. His local and general conditions show a very slow though ...

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  20. SCORES.

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  21. LEAVE FOR CRUISER'S CREW.

    LONDON, Dec. 22.—For their services in expediting the return of the Prince of Wales from Africa, the crew of the cruiser Enterprise have been given three days' ...

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  22. RIFLE RANGE TRAGEDY.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 23.—As a result of a 303 service rifle being accidentally discharged among a group of citizen force trainees sheltering behind an overcoat ...

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  23. ANXIETY LARGELY ALLAYED.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—To-night for the first time since the King's illness developed seriously, a distinct air of confidence was noticeable at Buckingham Palace. His ...

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  24. VICTIM PROMOTED.

    PARIS, Oct. 22.—The Government has promoted M. Fachot from an officer of the Legion of Honour to Commander. M. Fachot is better, but his condition is still ...

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  25. GERMAN INDUSTRY.

    BERLIN, Dec. 21.—Headed "Christmas Peace in Industry," the newspapers announce Herr Severin's award covering steel workers. It will be enforced until ...

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  26. SHIPPING WAR.

    NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—The "World" says:—"The United States Shipping Board has declared open war on the attempt of the Cunard Line to cut into the ...

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  27. OFFICIAL REPORTS.

    CALCUTTA, Dec. 22.—The Afghan Consul-General in India has reported that the rebels are making headway in the vicinity of Kabul. There is a lull in the ...

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  28. PONSFORD'S MISFORTUNE.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 23.—Another examination of W. H. Ponsford's hand, a bone of which was broken while he was batting in the second test match in Sydney, has ...

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  29. CONDITION UNCHANGED.

    LONDON, Dec. 22.—A bulletin issued at 11.30 a.m. to-day, and signed by Sir Stanley Hewett, Sir Hugh Rigby and Lord Dawson, stated:—"The King had a fair ...

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  30. AVIATION.

    BERLIN, Dec. 21.—It is probable that if Germany competes in the Schneider Cup race next year she will enter a Dornier seaplane with two 500 horse power engines ...

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  31. ARBITRATION.

    WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—In connection with—Sir Austen Chamberlain's remarks in the House of Commons, it has been pointed out here that negotiations ...

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  32. REBEL REPULSE.

    LONDON, Dec. 22.—The Afghan Legation in London has reported the repulse of rebels in the vicinity of Kabul, thereby opening up the roads and restoring road ...

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  33. IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

    LONDON, Dec. 22.—It was learned at the Palace that the bulletin is considered satisfactory and means no backward step. On the contrary his Majesty is heading in ...

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  34. TRAINS COLLIDE.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—A crowded passenger train bound for the Blue Mountains collided with another passenger train at the Seven Hills station yesterday ...

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  35. SALVATION ARMY.

    NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—The "New York Times" states that Commander Evangeline Booth sailed secretly for London to-day aboard the Olympic to ...

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  36. ROYAL AIR FORCE.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—The "Daily Express" understands that following upon the Air Minister's visit to India that reinforcements for the Royal Air Force to the ...

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  37. ENGLISH CRITIC'S VIEWS.

    LONDON Dec. 22.—The "Observer's" special critic says:—"In cricket as elsewhere we reap what we sow. For many years it seemed to us in England that the ...

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  38. CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—It was stated in ministerial circles to-night that the King and Queen desire their subjects not to allow the King's illness to diminish the ...

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  39. CANADA'S NAVY.

    OTTAWA, Dec. 23.—The Government has awarded a contract to the Thorneveroft Company for two destroyers at £670,000 each. They will have a light displacement ...

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  40. AIRCRAFT CARRIER ALBATROSS

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—The aircraft carrier Albatross, which has been built at Cockatoo Island, has completed satisfactory trials and has been accented by the Navy ...

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  41. DOMINION INDUSTRIES.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—"The Empire must be regarded as an economic unit for future development," said Lord Melchett to-day in supporting Sir Benjamin ...

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  42. MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—The Regent-street police are endeavouring to solve the shooting last night of Frank Fletcher (29), at his home at Riley-street, Surry Hills. ...

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  43. A MEDICAL REVIEW.

    LONDON, Dec. 23.—An informative medical review of the King's illness, published in the "Observer" states: "The dangerous nature of the infection was clear ...

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  44. POWER FROM WATER.

    WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—President Coolidge has signed the Boulder Dam Bill, ending years of Congressional argument over the ...

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  45. JAPANESE POLITICS.

    TOKIO, Dec. 22.—The Diet has been convened for December 24, and the formal opening will take place two days later. After the election of committees and ...

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  46. NEW THAMES BRIDGE.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—Dorman, Long and Co. have obtained a contract for the construction of the new Lambeth Bridge, London, for £550,000. There will be five ...

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  47. "THE TIMES" COMMENT.

    LONDON, Dec. 22.—Commenting on Sir Hubert Wilkins's feat, "The Times" says: "After no sleep for 40 hours, and a flight of 1,200 miles, there are not many people ...

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  48. DEATH OF HARRY BUTT.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—The death is announced of Har Butt, the cricketer, and latterly better known as a test umpire. ...

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  49. TURKISH PLOT.

    LONDON, Dec. 21.—The Constantinople correspondent of "The Times" reports that owing to the refusal of the authorities to provide definite information, ...

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  50. BOMB OUTRAGES.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 23.—Alexander McIver (26), labourer, of Station-street, Port Melbourne, one of the five men committed for trial on charges arising out of the bomb ...

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  51. STABBED IN LEG.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—During a quarrel which is alleged to have followed a number of drinks taken by some men in the Watson's Bay Park yesterday afternoon, ...

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  52. MR. HOOVER'S CRUISE.

    RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 21.—The President-elect of the United States (Mr. H. C. Hoover) was given a great reception on arrival here, with two Brazilian cruisers ...

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  53. DANCER WOUNDED.

    PARIS, Dec. 21.—Dolores Gibbons (21), an Australian dancer, was wounded while walking in the Rue Fontaine, when two negro jazz bandsmen were quarrelling and ...

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  54. WIRELESS TELEPHONY

    BERLIN, Dec. 21.—Direct wireless telephony between Berlin and Buenos Aires was opened to-day with a wave-length of 15.2 metres. The initial conversations ...

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  55. GERMANY AND SOVIET.

    MOSCOW, Dec. 21.—A Russo-German agreement, covering 60 pages, to facilitate trade, has been signed. It gives the Germans improved travel and Passport ...

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  56. TRAMS IN COLLISION.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 23.—Arising out a collision between two trains near the Waverley Police Station early this morning, the driver of one of the cars was arrested and ...

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  57. MEETING OF PRIVY COUNCIL.

    LONDON, Dec. 22.—The Counsellors of State, appointed by the King during his illness held a meeting of Privy Council at Buckingham Palace to-day. The Queen ...

    Article : 81 words
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