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  2. BANDIT OUTRAGE.

    SHANGHAI, Dec 30.—By removing part of the track near a small station on the Peking-Mukden railway to-day, bandits derailed a crowed mail train. The ...

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  3. A CHINESE SOVIET.

    RIGA, Dec. 30.—A new-born Chinese Soviet Republic, with its chief centre in the Kiangsi Province, is already experiencing internal difficulties similar to ...

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  4. RACING CARNIVAL.

    The biggest racing event of the Perth Cup, will be run to-morrow and great interest is being taken in the event throughout the State. The race is worth ...

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  5. BURMESE REBELS.

    CALCUTTA, Dec. 30.—Faced with the alternative of battle or surrender, the Burmese rebels (who retired to a jungle fastness in the Tharawaddy District ...

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  6. FARM TRAGEDY.

    BRUCE ROCK, Dec. 30.—On a farm about 14 miles south of Bruce Rock, and four miles from Ardath, Mrs. Trena MeCaskell (28) and her eight-months-old baby ...

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  7. WHEAT TRADE.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—A very serious position is fast developing in regard to the storage of wheat. Trade in grain has practically ceased in New South. Wales, ...

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  8. MENA GRIFFITHS INQUEST.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 30.—Following an inquest which lasted four hours and at which 24 witnesses gave evidence, the Coroner (Mr. D. Grant. P.M) to-day ...

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  9. LABOUR CONFLICT.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—Fears are held in Labour circles that the result of the move in the Federal Labour Party against the Prime Minister (Mr. Seullin) and ...

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  10. SHOOTING AFFRAY.

    BRISBANE, Dec. 30.—Apparently the outcome of an encounter last week between two rival factions at a house at Breakfast Creek, when one man was injured and ...

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  11. THE HOLIDAYS.

    To-morrow (New year's Day), and in some cases, Friday as well, will give, people 1 further respite before tackling, the work sf another year. Shops—excepting ...

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  12. EMPIRE TRADE.

    LONDON, Dec. 29,—Deploring the fact that the Imperial Conference failed to awaken the British Government to a full sense of the vast opportunity presented ...

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  13. A SENATOR IN DISFAVOUR.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—Because of alleged association with the Communist Party, Senator A. Rae (N.S.W.) may be called upon to appear before an Australian ...

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  14. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

    After having spent several months in Great Britain and on the Continent, Dr. A. C. D. Rivett, chief executive officer of the Commonwealth Council for ...

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  15. INDIAN CONFERENCE.

    LONDON, Dec. 29.—The Indian Roundtable Conference to-day resumed its work after the Christmas recess. The North-West Frontier Province sub-committee met ...

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  16. AUSTRALIA AND CANADA.

    OTTAWA, Dec. 29.—Expressing confidence that the details of - the new trade agreement between Australia and Canada mil be worked out within, the next few ...

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  17. N.N.W. COAL MINES.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—At an extraordinary meeting of Abermain Seaham Colliers, Ltd., to-day the shareholders unanimously agreed to a resolution that it was ...

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  18. A COMPANY'S AFFAIRS.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—In the Equity Court to-day, before Sir. Justice Long Innes, an application was made by Mr. W. A. Wideyer on behalf of Alfred John Rowland ...

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  19. SPORTING FIXTURES.

    Details of the chief sporting events in the the metropolitan area are given below:— Racing.—To-morrow: Perth Cup, at headquarters; first race starts at 1 p.m. ...

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  20. THE MOTOR INDUSTRY.

    LONDON, Dec. 29.—Sir Herbert Austin (tin motor manufacturer) in the course of an interview to-day said:—"Next year will be better than 1930 as far as the British ...

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  21. GLASGOW BACKED.

    Mr. W. P. Oliver yesterday backed Glasgow to win a substantial sum in the Cup. He informed me that he felt fairly confident about Glasgow winning. ...

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  22. TRANSPORT FACILITIES.

    Augmented train, and tramway services will be provided to-morrow. For details, intending, travellers are advised to study time tables and handbills displayed at ...

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  23. HOPE ABANDONED.

    RIGA, Dec. 20.—When a Finnish steamer stranded in a severe storm in the Baltic to-day, the crew of 48, giving up hope of rescue, looted a number of cases of ...

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  24. CHECKING CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE.

    LONDON, Dec. 29.—The Government of India's weekly survey says that reports received from the Provincial Governments for the first half of December show in ...

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  25. DOUBLE MURDER.

    ADELAIDE, Dec. 30.—A station t owner and his wife were found shot dead in the stable of their home at Tintinara this moraine. They were Mr. Walter Helps ...

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  26. SMOKING IN BED.

    VIENNA, Dec 29.—The Austrian chess champion, Dr. Alekhine, fell asleep in bed at his hotel with a lighted cigarette in his mouth. The bed was set on fire, and he ...

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  27. FORMER ROTHBURY WORKERS.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—The Government has traced the whole of the Rothbury employees who were transferred to the Government service when the colliery was ...

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  28. PROBABLE RIDERS.

    Following are the probable riders for horses engaged in the Cup:— Serbury (W. Huxley) Coolbarro (R. Morley) ...

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  29. FEDERAL METEOROLOGIST.

    CANBERRA, Dec. 30.—When the Commonwealth Meteorologist, Mr. H- A. Hunt retires on February 7, the Government will probably find some difficulty in ...

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  30. GRAMOPHONE FACTORY SALE.

    MELBOURNE, Dec. 30.—Referring to the report from London that the Vocalion Gramophone Co. had concluded an agreement to sell its factory in Australia, owing ...

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  31. PERTH THEATRES.

    The following entertainments are being, presented in Perth Theatres.— Luxor Theatre.—"The Irish Cinderella," Nellie Bramley Company. ...

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  32. TIDAL WAVE.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—A tidal wave, apparently the result of a marine earthquake, swept the western islands north of New Guinea on Christmas Eve. according in ...

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  33. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S HEALTH.

    LONDON, Dec. 29.—An encouraging report on the school medical service for 1929, by the Chief Officer (Sir George Newman) was issued to-day. In general the ...

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  34. BETTING MARKET.

    The following prices were on offer last night about Cup candidates:— 3 to 1 agst. Knight Commander. 4 to 1 agst. The Dimmer. ...

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  35. MATURING BILLS.

    HOBART, Dec. 30.—Questioned at Burnie to-day, regarding arrangements for the renewal or payment of the £5,000,000 worth of Treasury bills due in London ...

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  36. TRANS-ATLANTIC TELEPHONE.

    LONDON, Dec. 29.—The Postmaster-General announced to-day that from January 1 calls will be accepted by the trans-Atlantic telephone service for all parts ...

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  37. WATCHNIGHT SERVICES.

    To mark the passing of the old year and to usher in the new, Watchnight services will be held in the principal city and suburban churches to-night. ...

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  38. SELECTIONS.

    Freezeout, 1; Kombrook, 2; Prince Alfred, 3: EPSOM HANDICAP. Air Lord, 1; Knightlike, 2; Keenedge, 3. ...

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  39. PRIMARY PRODUCTION.

    BRISBANE, Dec. 30.—"Primary production in Queensland developing steadily and markets are being found for the State's Products abroad." said the Acting ...

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  40. BANKRUPTCIES.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—During the past six months there has been a considerable increase in New South Wales in the number of bankruptcies and of persons ...

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  41. BRITAIN'S POLICY.

    LONDON, Dec. 30.—It is apparent that the Indian Round-Table Conference is approaching the stage when it is necessary for the British Government to make up ...

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  42. New Issue Announced in London.

    LONDON, Dec 29.—The Commonwealth of Australia is issuing £5,000,000 worth of Treasury bills, at 5 per cent, discount repayable on June 30 next. ...

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  43. NEW SOUTH WALES CYCLONE.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 30.—The cyclone which has caused boisterous weather and heavy rain on the New South Wales coast has lost much of its intensity, but more ...

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  44. MARSHAL JOFFRE.

    PARTS, Dec. 30.—It is revealed that Marshal Joffre was given only a local anaesthetic and that he watched the amputation of his leg without showing the ...

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  45. NATIVE MURDERS.

    DARWIN, Dec. 30.—An aboriginal named Smiler baa been arrested at the Daly River for the murder of an old aboriginal named Jacob and his son. ...

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  46. CHINESE TARIFF.

    SHANGHAI, Dec 30.—A new tariff schedule published this morning provides for big increases in import duties all round. Australian imports affected are canned ...

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  47. TAISHO.

    Taisho has been left in the W.A.T.C. All Aged Stakes in error. His owner stated on Monday that the Eastern Monarch gelding would not start at the meeting. ...

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  48. SPECIAL TRAILS.

    The Railway Department have arranged for a special train to leave Collie for Perth at 4.40 a.m. to-morrow. This train will connect with a Bunbury train leaving, that ...

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