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  2. NEWS AND NOTES.

    Cloudy and unsettled weather, with rain fairly general in the western sub- tropics and lighter falls on the Coolgardie Goldfields and in the Eucla division, is ...

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  3. THE COUNTRY PARTY.

    BRISBANE, Nov. 9.—Four members of the Federal Country Party, Messrs. Fadden, Corser, Collins and Badman — who left the Parliamentary group in April ...

    Article : 306 words
  4. Advertising

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  5. PERSONAL.

    The Archbishop of Perth (Dr. Prendiville) returned to Perth yesterday after attending the Victorian Roman Catholic Centenary celebrations. ...

    Article : 396 words
  6. DEFENCE CONTRACTS.

    CANBERRA, Nov. 9.—Expenditure of more than £750,000 for providing clothing, blankets and clothing materials for the defence services was authorised ...

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  7. MORAL REARMAMENT.

    A manifesto which aims at crystallising the objects for which the nations opposed to aggression are fighting, and laying down principles for the ...

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  8. DAIRY PRODUCE.

    CANBERRA, Nov. 9.—The Commonwealth Government today appointed boards to control the export of butter. cheese and eggs from Australia to the ...

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  9. The West Australian.

    That 420,000 tons of contraband goods designed for Germany had been seized up to November 4 was announced by the British Minister for Economic ...

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  10. DARWIN STRIKE.

    MELBOURNE, Nov. 9.—The end of the Darwin railway men's dispute over wages., and the consequent food shortage in the town appears to be in sight. After his ...

    Article : 135 words
  11. PROBATE.

    The late Lady McMillan left estate which bas been valued for probate at £10.251/14/6. The sole beneficiaries under the will are the testator's two sons and two daughters— ...

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  12. WORKING WEEK.

    SYDNEY, Nov. 9.—An application by the Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association for a new award was adjourned abruptly in the Federal Arbitration Court ...

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  13. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

    The following passengers are expected to arrive in Perth tomorrow by the Westland express:—Misses McDougall, Palmer. Thompson. Spencer, Wells, Evans, Masters, ...

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  14. FRIGHTENED OF WAR ZONE.

    SYDNEY, Nov. 9.—Sixty-two Lascar seamen from a British freighter who have refused to man the ship because of the fear that they will be taken into ...

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  15. MAIL TIMETABLES.

    MAIL CLOSING TIMES.—The closing times hereunder are for the Perth G.P.O. Registered articles must be posted at the G.P.O. one hour before the closing time for letters, but ...

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  16. PUBLICITY UNNECESSARY.

    CANBERRA, Nov. 9.—Great Britain's agreement with the Commonwealth Government to purchase the whole of the surplus production of butter and cheese ...

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  17. PERTH.

    EASTERN STATES. — Westland express. Tuesday and Thursday; letters. 3.30 p.m. (late fee. 4.20 p.m.); newspapers and packets, 2.30 Pm.: parcels. 1.30 pm. Saturday; ...

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  18. COALFIELDS DISPUTE.

    SYDNEY, Nov. 9.—A conference held in Sydney today of combined mining unions, at which two delegates from the Amalgamated Engineering Union were ...

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  19. PITH OF PARLIAMENT

    Both Houses of the State Parliament met yesterday. In the Legislative Council Bills to amend the Firearms and Guns Act and ...

    Article : 243 words
  20. FREMANTLE.

    EASTERN STATES.—Tuesday and Thursday. at 2.30 p.m. (late fee. 3 p.m.); Saturday, at 12.30 p.m. (late lee. 3 p.m.). MARBLE BAR (via Meekatharra).— ...

    Article : 61 words
  21. MARGARINE BAN REMOVED.

    CANBERRA, Nov. 9.—The ban on the export of margarine of a colour resembling butter was removed today under amending Customs regulations. At the ...

    Article : 118 words
  22. THE MONTEREY SAILS.

    SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8.—The Matson liner Monterey, whose departure for New Zealand and Australia with 700 British subjects aboard was delayed for two ...

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  23. AIR SERVICES.

    PERTH-EASTERN STATES.—Outward mails for the Eastern States close at the G.P.O., Perth, at 5.30 am (late fee. 5.45 am.) on Sunday. Wednesday and Friday. Inward mails ...

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  24. SOLDIERS' CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

    The Lord Mayor of Perth (Mr. C. Harper) has decided to open a fund to provide Christmas gifts for West Australians in the navy, army and air force, and ...

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  25. PASTORAL RAIN.

    For the 24 hours ended at 8 a.m. yesterday rain was reported from practically every part of the State south of Onslow, but in very few instances did falls ...

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  26. STORAGE OF WHEAT.

    The Minister for Lands (Mr. Wise) said yesterday that the Australian Wheat Board had authorised the construction of a building at Fremantle to store 750,000 ...

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  27. WAR'S EFFECT ON AUSTRALIA

    KALGOORLIE, Nov. 9.—Although no doubts existed about who would win the war, and the Allies were fighting for the peace of the world, the road might be ...

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  28. THE LAW COURTS.

    NISI PRIUS.—At 10.30 a.m., before the Chief Justice: Richmond N. S. Brewing Co. (W.A.). Ltd., v. Phoenix Assurance Co., Ltd. IN CHAMBERS.—At the rising of the Court. ...

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  29. PUBLIC SERVANTS IN CAMP.

    Mr. Seddon mentioned in the Legislative Council yesterday that circulars issued by the Public Service Commissioner (Mr. G. W. Simpson), relating to ...

    Article : 247 words
  30. CANADIAN POST.

    CANBERRA, Nov. 9.—Three former Premiers of Australian States are among candidates for appointment to the post of Australian High Commissioner in ...

    Article : 110 words
  31. WHEAT SUBSIDIES.

    CANBERRA, Nov. 9.—Members of the Federal Government are not perturbed by the abandonment by several of the State Governments of an agreement ...

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  32. TODAY'S ENTERTAINMENTS.

    AMBASSADORS: "Rose of Washington Square," "Chasing Danger" and Movie Jackpots (night); 10.45 a.m., 2 and 7.45 p.m. ...

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  33. CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.

    ALBANY, Nov. 9.—Delegates to the 10th annual conference of the Federated Chambers of Commerce of Western Australia were welcomed at a civic ...

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  34. FROZEN WEIGHT OF LAMBS.

    Questioned yesterday regarding the loss of weight of lambs after slaughter, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Wise) said that he had received many inquiries ...

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  35. SHIPPING SPACE FOR GRAPES.

    Mr. H. Gregory, M.H.R., recently wrote to the Minister for Commerce (Senator McLeay) concerning the need to protect the interests of exporters of grapes in ...

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  36. HELPING MANUFACTURERS.

    Fears that West Australian manufacturers may entertain regarding the application of the Government's policy of encouraging secondary industries were ...

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  37. Suburban Theatres.

    BEACON (South Fremantle): "Men With Wings" and "Listen. Darling." CLAREMONT and SWANBOURNE: "Thanks for Everything" and "Miss Fix-it." ...

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  38. CURRENT COMMENT.

    With a justifiable admission of its incompetence to perform the duties of a rating appeal court as those duties ought to be performed, the Perth City ...

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  39. THE NATIONAL DEBT.

    CANBERRA, Nov. 9.—Australia's national debt at September 30 was £1,299,161,072 15 9, or approximately £190 per head of population. ...

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  40. NOTED PORTRAIT PAINTER.

    MELBOURNE, Nov. 9.—Mr. W. B. McInnes, one of Australia's most distinguished portrait painters, died today in an East Melbourne hospital. He was ...

    Article : 163 words
  41. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

    (Every request for information must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer not necessarily for publication, but as guarantee of good faith.) ...

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  42. STATE IMPLEMENT WORKS.

    Recalling that in November. 1932, assent had been given to an Act to discontinue the State Implement and Engineering Works as a concern under the State ...

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  43. THE HIGH COURT.

    CANBERRA, Nov. 9.—The sittings of the High Court of Australia for 1940 have been arranged as follows:— Hobart, February 19: Melbourne. ...

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  44. LEGISLATOR'S UNUSUAL WILL.

    AUCKLAND, Nov. 9.—The estate of the late Mr. E. J. Howard, Chairman of Committees of the House of Representatives. has been valued for probate at £3.300. ...

    Article : 68 words
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