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  2. THE WORKER

    The week's strike has cost London roughly £1,500,000. One thousand window cleaners/have struck in London. ...

    Article : 814 words
  3. LATE KING EDWARD.

    The Mayor of Homburg unveiled the King Edward memorial tablet in the presence of the Kaiser, who was attired as a British Admiral. The Kaiser sent a ...

    Article : 93 words
  4. SOUTH AFRICA.

    The census shows the population of the union of all races to be 5,938,499. The Europeans number 1,278,025, and natives 4,061,082. The feature of the returns ...

    Article : 63 words
  5. ABOUT PEOPLE

    A cablegram from The Hague reports the death of Josf Shracls, the artist. Dr. A. J. Hamilton, of Queenstown, has been registered as a medical practitioner. ...

    Article : 1,082 words
  6. THE BOOK TRADE

    The determination of the Boot Trade Wages Board is published in the "Gazette." The following determinations have been made:— ...

    Article : 727 words
  7. TRADE UNION CONGRESS

    The International Trade Union Congress has accepted the Swiss proposal of international support to the affiliated federations of strikes. ...

    Article : 27 words
  8. THE PREMIER INTERVIEWED.

    General Botha, when interviewed, declared that South Africa had a great problem to face, but it must be solved by South Africans alone. He ...

    Article : 78 words
  9. THE TELEGRAPH SERVICE

    After having been in conference with the public service inspectors of the different states for the past fortnight, the Federal Public Service Commissioner (Mr. ...

    Article : 410 words
  10. BATTLESHIP BUILDING

    The construction of three sister battleships occupied from 31½ to 33½ months apiece. This discounts the German official assertion that it would be done in ...

    Article : 82 words
  11. SHIPPING CONFERENCE.

    It is stated that the Germans' withdrawal from the South African Shipping Conference is due to a desire for concessions in the East African trade, ...

    Article : 40 words
  12. SOUTHERN NIGERIA

    While voyaging on the river a volley from the bush killed Mr. James, District Commissioner for Forcados, and also two policemen and three boatmen. Owing to ...

    Article : 49 words
  13. ULSTER DEMONSTRATION

    A great demonstration was held in Londonderry in celebration of the relief of Derry. The Duke of Abercorn telegraphed expressing the hope that the ...

    Article : 49 words
  14. AVIATION

    Dr. Mawson's monoplane has been tested. Mr. Atkins believes that it will remain in the air for five hours with a passenger, and will be able to cover 250 ...

    Article : 44 words
  15. BRAKES FAIL

    The brakes failing, a passenger train crashed into a dead end in the Queenstreet station, and jumped the platform. It went through the wall of the ...

    Article : 48 words
  16. CRICKET

    Against Derbyshire F. Foster took six wickets for 37 runs, and against Hampshire Jessop made 153 and 183 not. Fry heads the batting average with ...

    Article : 39 words
  17. DUEL WITH SWORDS.

    Count Karolyi and Count Sternberg fought a duel with swords, owing to the former slandering the Austrian army in a speech in the Hungarian Parliament. ...

    Article : 40 words
  18. GREAT FIRES

    Three hundred houses at Kontroina were destroyed by fire, 28 persons being killed and 50 injured, while 290 houses were burnt in Homel, in the same ...

    Article : 35 words
  19. THE SUGAR TROUBLE

    In connection with the sugar trouble, it is understood that the conference has admitted the eight-hour principle, and has conceded 30s as the minimum wage. ...

    Article : 324 words
  20. STEAMER FIFESHIRE

    The steamer Fifeshire is ashore 20 miles south of Guardafni, and is badly leaking. Seventy-five passengers and the crew were landed at Aden, but two ...

    Article : 44 words
  21. ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION

    Three Chinese anarchists attempted to assassinate Admiral Lichun by throwing a bomb at him. The Admiral's bodyguard killed his assailants. ...

    Article : 28 words
  22. PASSING OF THE BUSSES

    With the advent of tramways Messrs. Owen and Spearman have retired from the 'bus service, and in recognition of their efforts for many years to cater for ...

    Article : 591 words
  23. HEAT WAVE

    At Leipzig 305 infants died during the week through the abnormal heat. ...

    Article : 17 words
  24. CRUISER'S MISHAP

    The cruisor Sagiorgio struck a rock at Posilippo, and remains firmly held. ...

    Article : 19 words
  25. THE TRAMWAYS

    The official opening of the tramways will take place to-morrow. They continue to be well patronised, and on Sunday—the first Sunday upon which a service ...

    Article : 272 words
  26. THE MEAT INDUSTRY

    A mass meeting of members of the Launceston branch of the Australasian Federated Butchers' Employees' Union was held in the Workmon's Club last evening. Mr. ...

    Article : 925 words
  27. THE POSITION IN SYDNEY.

    As far as Sydney is concerned the position to-day in connection with the Queensland sugar trouble was one or quiet waiting, with hopes of a settle. ...

    Article : 169 words
  28. CORONATION HONOURS

    The Mayor of Adelaide (Alderman Cohen) returned from London by the Osterley on Saturday. He stated that much surprise was occasioned in ...

    Article : 100 words
  29. GOLF CADDIES ON STRIKE

    At Tamworth the golf caddies went on strike on Saturday for a higher rate of payment. Up to the present they have been receiving 1s per two rounds, ...

    Article : 67 words
  30. A GRAVE POSITION.

    The situation here is grave. Eight thousand goods and railwaymen ceased, and 500 porters and cleaners struck to-day. The men have no particular ...

    Article : 59 words
  31. LIQUOR TRADE

    Judge Gordon to-day announced his award in the liquor trades dispute. The employers had offered £2 3s per week, and the men wanted £2 14s. Judge ...

    Article : 53 words
  32. Advertising

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    Advertising : 977 words
  33. PRIME MINISTER'S ATTITUDE.

    The Prime Minister to-day stated that he could not enter into any discussion on the point. It is understood, however, that the Prime Minister did refrain from ...

    Article : 37 words
  34. TRAMWAY STRIKE.

    Strikers detached trolly wires and smashed a number of cars. Twenty men have been arrested. A partial service was maintained for a time by the ...

    Article : 90 words
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    Coughing, sneezing, spitting, wheezing Hands too hot, and feet near freezing, I'd no pleasure, standing, walking, Lying, sitting, silent, talking; ...

    Article : 43 words
  36. SHIPPING DISPUTE

    The Conciliation Commissioner is engaged in hearing a dispute between the New Zealand section of the Merchant Service Guild and the various shipping ...

    Article : 70 words
  37. A DESERVING CASE

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 13 words
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