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  2. STATE BASIC WAGE.

    After a conference with representatives of employers and unions in his chambers on Tuesday, Mr. President. Dunphy, of the State ...

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  3. PERSONAL.

    Mr. John Doherty Kearney. M.C., K.C., has been appointed High Commissioner for Canada in India, says an Ottawa message. ...

    Article : 785 words
  4. GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

    ADELAIDE, Dec. 25.—A petition to the King has been presented to the Governor of South Australia (Sir Willoughby Norrie) ...

    Article : 235 words
  5. The West Australian.

    The approach of Admiral Byrd's American expedition to the Antarctic Continent emphasises the very early post-war revival of ...

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  6. A HOT CHRISTMAS.

    Perth yesterday had its hottest Christmas Day since 1915. In marked contrast with the bleak weather of last year the maximum temperature in the metropolitan area was 99deg. at 4.15 p.m. But despite such unseasonable conditions for heavy eating, West ...

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  7. NEWS AND NOTES.

    Today (Boxing Day) the Perth of office of "The West Australian" will open from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the receipt of classified ...

    Article : 600 words
  8. HOLIDAY SMASHES.

    Several people were taken to hospital and many vehicles were damaged as a result of a heavy road toll on Tuesday and ...

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  9. AT THE BEACHES.

    Metropolitan beaches were well patronised yesterday in distinct contrast to Christmas Day last year, when stormy weather kept ...

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  10. JOLLY AIR.

    At Hollywood Hospital yesterday morning all wards were decorated for the festive occasion with flowers and paper ornaments and the ...

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  11. RUNAWAY TRAM DERAILED.

    Despite the efforts of the conductor in applying the emergency brake, a tram which had been standing at the St. George's-terrace terminus of the William-st. line got out of control early yesterday afternoon and ran downhill towards the river. The tram left the rails on the turn and came to rest against a steel post on the border of the Esplanade. A Chinese passenger and the conductor (G. Worthington), ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  12. CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

    Special Christmas services were held in churches throughout the city and suburbs yesterday and from an early hour Salvation ...

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  13. INCOME TAX.

    CANBERRA, Dec. 25.—The Full High Court last week ruled that an employer who employed persons to pick onions at 2/ a bag was not ...

    Article : 123 words
  14. PREFERENCE ACT.

    ADELAIDE, Dec. 25.—The federal president of the Returned Servicemen's League (Mr. Eric Millhouse, K.C.) said today that there ...

    Article : 177 words
  15. DARWIN DEFENCE.

    DARWIN, Dec. 25.—The Army garrison at Darwin will be reduced about 180 men by the middle of January. This will be the bare ...

    Article : 279 words
  16. ISLAND HOLIDAY.

    "No bigger crowd than usual, but It has been a perfect Rottnest day," was the reply to an inquiry at Rottnest Island yesterday evening. Fewer ...

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  17. BOXING DAY.

    Traditionally associated with sport, Boxing Day this year offers the usual variety of activity. This afternoon the. WA. Turf Club's ...

    Article : 264 words
  18. SEASONAL HOMILY.

    CANBERRA, Dec. 25.—An appeal to employees and employers as well as all Australians to take stock of their individual position and their obligations to the nation is contained in a Christmas and New Year message issued by the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley). "It Is ...

    Article : 525 words
  19. NEW YEAR PLANS.

    About 40 prominent local artiste will take part in the midnight stage show to be held at the Fremantle Oval on New Year's Eve. The show ...

    Article : 182 words
  20. JOCKEY DARBY MUNRO.

    Darby Munro won the last Melbourne Cup on Russia. In a recent candid moment he wrote: "I have been asked many times to name the ...

    Article : 208 words
  21. PETROL PRICE.

    SYDNEY, Dec. 25.—The price of petrol could revert to the pre-war level only by the removal of the extra wartime customs duty and by ...

    Article : 99 words
  22. PRIME MINISTER.

    CANBERRA, Dec. 25.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) is spending Christmas Day and Boxing Day at his home in Bathurst. On Friday ...

    Article : 87 words
  23. CAROLS IN DARWIN.

    DARWIN, Dec. 25.—For the first time since the end of the war Darwin was able to join in carols by candlelight last night. Hundreds of ...

    Article : 100 words
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