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  2. OUR PACIFIC NEIGHBOURS.

    Mr Edward Jacomb, author of "France and England in the New Hebrides" and of "The Future of the Kanaka," holds strong opinions on the importance of the New ...

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  3. MAN WITH REVOLVER.

    An exciting [?]le occured in Avoca avenue, St Kilda, last night between a resident of that street and a stranger who was armed with a revolver. ...

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  4. SIR JOHN ALCOCK DEAD.

    The death has occurred of Sir John Alcock, the famous aviator, who in June last made the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic from Newfoundland to the ...

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  5. RUSSIAN SITUATION.

    It is understood that the Bolsheviks have inserted three secret clauses in the Peace terms with the Baltic States. The first provides that relations must cease with all ...

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  6. COUNT PROCEEDING.

    The counting on Saturday and yesterday of votes recorded at the Federal elections did not materially alter the positions of candidates either for the House of ...

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  7. JUDGE BEVAN EXAMINED.

    DARWIN,Saturday.— Mr. Justice Ewing continued the Royal commission of inquiry into Territory affairs to-day. Mr. Roberts (who appeared for Judge Bevan ...

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  8. DISCUSSION IN COMMONS.

    Speaking in the House of Commons on the third reading of the Appropriation Bill, the leader of the Non Coalition Liberals (Sir Donald Maclean) condemned secret ...

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  9. FIRED AT IN DUBLIN.

    On Thursday afternoon, while Field-Marshal Viscount French, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, was motoring through Phœnix Park, Dublin, a determined attempt was ...

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  10. LAND FOR SOLDIERS.

    It was announced by the Assistant Minister for Lands(Mr. Mackinnon) on Saturday that the Ministry had practically completed negotiations for the purchase of ...

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  11. BANK OFFICIAIS' ASSOCIATION.

    The Bank Officials' Association recently formed came before the registrar of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, Mr.A M. Stewart, on Saturday, on an application ...

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  12. ROSS SMITH AT CLONCURRY.

    Captain Ross Smith has completed another stage in his flight across Australia, having arrived at Cloncurry, Queensland, at 11 o'clock on Saturday morning. After ...

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  13. BRITISH IMPORTS.

    Mr. Justice Sankey has given a judgment of far-reaching importance in the case of Brown versus Buckley. The plaintiff in this case—a manufacturer of chemicals at ...

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  14. TROUBLE WITH PROPELLERS.

    CAMOOWEAL (Q.), Saturday.— Twice during the journey across the Northern Territory trouble was experienced with the propellers of the aeroplane. The party left ...

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  15. SENATE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 243 words
  16. Soldiers' Dependants.

    The Repatriation department on Saturday issued the following list of soldiers and soldiers' dependants who are returning to Melbourne by the steamer Aenas, which left ...

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  17. UNITED STATES OUTLOOK.

    A message from Washington states that Senator Knox (Republican) has introduced a resolution declaring peace with Germany, retaining for the United States the ...

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  18. CORK STATION RAIDED.

    Two hundred Sinn Feiners raided Cork railway station on Wednesday night. Suddenly a whistle was blown, and porters, signalmen, drivers and clerks were ...

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  19. Farm for Convalescents.

    During his stay in Western Australia General Sir William Birdwood will lay the foundation stone of additions which are to be made to the building at Kalamunda, the ...

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  20. Unrest in Turkey.

    The situation in Turkey is uneasy. The Government is coming under the influence of the Nationalist Congress, and the provinces are thus assuming a more ...

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  21. SEASIDE HOODLUMS.

    Sir,—It is to be hoped that during the forthcoming Christmas and New Year holidays the commissioner of police will, in his wisdom, provide adequate police protection ...

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  22. French Bread Subsidy.

    The French Government has decided to withdraw the bread subsidy, which was costing £160, 000,000 a year. The cost would have been even higher but for favourable ...

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  23. SECRET OF CHRISTMAS.

    Preaching yesterday morning at Wesley Church from the text "What think ye that He will not come to the feast?" (John ii., 56), the Rev. J. H. Cain said that no one ...

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  24. INDIAN FRONTIER WAR.

    A communique issued by the officer commanding the British force operating against the Mahsuds states:—"Our forces advanced five miles into the Mahsud country from ...

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  25. QUEENSLAND BY-ELECTIONS

    BRISBANE, Sunday.—The latest returns in the State by elections are as follow:- Barcoo.—F. W. Bullock (Caucus), 1,632; J. McM. Boland (Nationalist), 552. ...

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  26. China and Japan.

    The Japanese Cabinet has protested to the Chinese Government against the antiJapanese activities of certain Chinese elements, stating that they endanger friendly ...

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  27. AVIATION ON SUNDAYS.

    Before dealing with his main theme at the pleasant Sunday afternoon service at Wesley Church yesterday, the Rev. Henry Worrall said that the educated conscience ...

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  28. Australian Fruit.

    The British Ministry for Shipping has not yet allocated space for Australian apple shipments. It is understood that Australia desires to ship 1,600,000 cases. There will ...

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  29. NAVAL OFFICERS.

    The Lords of the Admiralty have issued an order authorising that all temporary officers, R.N., R.M., R.N.R., and R.N.V.R., on the termination of their ...

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  30. Anglo-Japanese Alliance.

    The Japanese Minister for Marine (Admiral T. Kato), writing to the Tokio "Jiji Shimpo," says:—"The form and substance of the existing Anglo-Japanese alliance are ...

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  31. Scottish Churches Unite.

    After negotiations extending over 12 years, the Established and United Free Churches of Scotland have agreed to union by an overwhelming majority. Parliament ...

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  32. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 209 words
  33. The Prince's Return.

    The Prince of Wales on his return to London had an enthusiastic reception in the streets between York House and the Guildhall, where he received an address of ...

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  34. GOLDEN DAWN.

    In the course of his address delivered in Wesley Church yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Henry Worrall said that there was much in the world to-day to sadden and ...

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  35. Devastated France.

    It is officially estimated that the restoration of the devastated French provinces will cost 130,000,000,000 francs (about £5,200,000,000). ...

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  36. Canadian Railway Smash.

    A message from Montreal announces that a goods train collided with an immigrant train on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Twenty passengers on the immigrant train ...

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  37. NEXT OF KIN.

    The following persons are requested to communicate with the officer in charge. Base Records, Victoria Barracks, as early as possisble:—Miss. F. Whitehead next of kin of the late No. 3,501. Private ...

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  38. MEAT TRUST BROKEN.

    According to a message from Washington, Mr. W. P. Palmer, the well-known manufacturer, has announced that the "Big Five" packing interests have consented to sell all ...

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  39. Shipping Losses Off Canada.

    Forty-three members of the crew of the British steamship, Manxman, which went down in a recent storm off the east coast of Canada, were drowned. The survivors ...

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  40. ARRIVAL IN MELBOURNE.

    The chief of the general staff (MajorGeneral Legge) received on Saturday night the following telegram from Captain Ross Smith at Cloncurry: ...

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  41. Society Divorce.

    Lord Dalmeny has obtained a divorce from his wife on the grounds of desertion. [Albert Edward Harry Meyer Archibald Primrose, Lord Dalmeny, is the eldest son ...

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  42. H.M.S. River Clyde.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Lloyd George) announces that the warship River Clyde, which was salved after being badly damaged off Gallipoli, would be sold at Malta, ...

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  43. Capt. Wrigley Returns by Sea.

    DARWIN (N.T.), Sunday. —Captain Wrigley has dismantled the aeroplane with which he flew across Australia, and will return to the south by steamer. ...

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  44. QUEENSLAND'S LOAN.

    BRISBANE, Sunday.—Confirmation was given by the Premier (Mr. Theodore) on Saturday to the cable message that the Queensland Ministry had floated a loan of ...

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  45. ARE AUSTRALIANS GENEROUS?

    At the Independent Church last night the Rev. J. E. James said that Christmas was the festival of generous hearts. It originated in the gift of Jesus Christ to ...

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  46. COUNTRYMAN AND STRANGERS

    Egbert George Medlow, George Mason, Richard De Gracie, and Frederick Newsome were locked up at the Prahran watchhouse on Saturday on a charge of having ...

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  47. British Politics.

    Latterly there have been many vague rumours in London that it is possible that a general election will be held in the near future. The "Daily News," the organ of ...

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  48. Krupps' Heavy Losses.

    According to a Berlin message, Krupps' accounts show a deficit for the year of £1,700,000. The loss has been covered by drawing on reserves. The firm is now ...

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  49. South African Strike.

    The strike caused by the embargo on the export of foodstuffs continues. Members of the Railways Union are displaying sympathy with the Federation of Trades, the ...

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  50. NEW ZEALAND ELECTIONS.

    WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Sunday.— It is reported from Napier that Mr. Vigor Brown, who was elected for that seat by a small majority, offered to resign if Sir ...

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  51. NURSES' EXAMINATION.

    Following are the names of the successful candidates at the examination of the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses' Association held in November:— Alfred Hospital—Mary Lynn Davies, Elsie Harriet ...

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  52. PRICE OF KEROSENE.

    Sir,—We feel that possibly the information outlined herein in respect to the advance in the selling prices of Laurel and Voco Power kerosenes would be of ...

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  53. REFERENDUM.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 52 words
  54. How Soldiers Voted.

    Voting by New Zealand soldiers in the United Kingdom in connection with the New Zealand licensing poll resulted as follows:—For State purchase, 230; for ...

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  55. A DIVINE HUMANITY.

    At Collins street Baptist Church last night the Rev.T.E. Ruth spoke of the New Testament as a collcetlon of a few pages of a universal biography. The birth at ...

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  56. Release of Emden's Crew.

    A message from Rome states that the remaining members of the crew of the German raider Emden, who have been detained at Malta, have been released. They have ...

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  57. NO GULF MAIL SERVICE.

    BRISBANE,Friday.— The Acting Premier (Mr. Fihelly) this morning remarked that in consequence of the shipping companies not having tendered for the Gulf mail ...

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  58. PLAYGROUND FOR HOSPITAL.

    Mr.W.H. Williams and Mr. Campbell (in conjunction) arranged an entertainment at the Vicetorian Eye and Ear Hospital to raise funds for equipping a children's playground for the many ...

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  59. MONOPOLIES QUESTION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 50 words
  60. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

    Licur-Colonel R.J. Dyer, D.S.O., Legton of Honour,commanding Engineers, 4th Australian Division, has been again mentioned in despatches by Lord Haig (fourth time). ...

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  61. GENERAL CABLES.

    A cable message from Ottawa states that Sir Robert Borden, who was recently announced to be intending to resign on account of ill-health, has decided to remain ...

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  62. Classified Advertising

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  63. Blacks Hold Corroboree.

    DARWIN,Sunday.—The aborgines today gave a corroborce in honor of Mr. Justice Ewing in the compound near Darwin, which is occupedcd at present by over ...

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  64. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S ORPHANAGE.

    A cafe chaulant promoted by Miss A. Byrne and Mrs. F.Brennan in the Interests of the boys at St. Vincent de Paul's Orphanainnace, South Melbourne, was held at the Catholic Women's Club on ...

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  65. LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

    ADELAIDE (509 Miles).—Arrived.—Dec. 20— Glanens, from New Zealand. Dec.21—Eumeralla, from Melbourne. Salled.-Dec. 20-Hexham, for Melbourne. ...

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  66. Classified Advertising

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