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  2. STRANDED IN A SIMOON.

    The twentieth of November proved a day of many troubles for Sir Ross Smith and party on their long aerial journey from England to Australia. Heading for ...

    Article : 207 words
  3. "BEHIND THE DOOR."

    A story containing many tragic incidents was the feature of the new programme presented to large audiences at the Wondergraph Theatre on Wednesday. It is an ...

    Article : 631 words
  4. SHIPPING AFFAIRS.

    At the resumed sitting of the select committee of the House of Representatives on interstate shipping to-day, Mr. James Harrison, manager of the Slapping ...

    Article : 306 words
  5. SOUTH-EASTERN AFFAIRS.

    The Commissioner of Public Works (Hon. W. Hague), accompanied by the members for the district (Messrs. Petherick and Reidy, M.P.'s), the Engineer-in-chief (Mr. J. G. Stewart), and the ...

    Article : 1,989 words
  6. OLYMPIC GAMES.

    Australian representatives have always taken a prominent part in connection with the Olympic sports held in Europe, and at the games which will be resumed at ...

    Article : 830 words
  7. THE WINE SHORTAGE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 220 words
  8. AMUSEMENTS.

    The complete change of programme to-day at the Pavilion Theatre will be headed by the big screen Classic production "A Man of Honour," the last picture ...

    Article : 94 words
  9. AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

    From J. LENNOX SHIERLAW:—I have perused an article which appears in The overseas Daily Mail, dated December 27 last, under the heading "A Wonderful ...

    Article : 325 words
  10. UNION "GO SLOW" RECOMMENDATIONS.

    It has been resolved by the Federated Seamen's Union to appoint Mr. C. Burke as the representative of the sailors at the Genoa Labour Conference. The New ...

    Article : 142 words
  11. THE MAJESTIC THEATRE.

    Fine new turns are included in the programme being presented at the Majestic Theatre this week. Mr. Louis Bloy has made an instantaneous success. He is a ...

    Article : 160 words
  12. MISCELLANEOUS.

    "Exact."—There are 40 perches in a rood and 160 in an acre. Mr. A. T. SAUNDERS courteously supplies the following particulars:—1. The Tam o' Shanter ...

    Article : 355 words
  13. GROUNDING OF WESTRALIA.

    An enquiry into the grounding of the steamer Westralia on the Moriarty Bank, in Banks Strait, on April 13, was opened at the Court of Marine Enquiry to-day ...

    Article : 211 words
  14. "THE MAN FROM KANGAROO."

    The second release of the Carroli-Baker Australian-made productions will be "The Man from Kangaroo," written by Miss Ross Meredith and directed by Mr. ...

    Article : 256 words
  15. THUMB-SUCKING A PERNICIOUS HABIT.

    From "PRO PATRIA":—I have been very sorry indeed lately, when travelling on our trains, to notice the frequency with which parents encourage and induce their ...

    Article : 756 words
  16. NOTES AND QUERIES.

    From JAMES McNAMARA, Yongala:—In commenting on my letter of the 3rd inst., Mr. Nicholls a second time vainly endeavours to cloud the issue in a raspy ...

    Article : 280 words
  17. LATE SPORTING.

    The following scratchings have been announced for the Epsom Meeting:—Epsom Plate—Antenor. Epsom Purse—Merrie. Two-year-old Handicap—Englefield. Brush ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. BOWLS.

    The winners of the A grade matches, South Park v. Norwood, and Adelaide v. St. Peters, who will play on May 1, will try conclusions on May at Sturt. The winners of the B grade ...

    Article : 148 words
  19. PROHIBITION COUNCIL.

    The annual conference of the Australian Alliance Prohibition Council was brought to a close to-day. Attention was directed to the fact that in the pre-war year the ...

    Article : 168 words
  20. THEATRE ROYAL.

    The last two days of the current programme of pictures at the Theatre Royal are announced. There will be the usual matinee this and to-morrow afternoon, and ...

    Article : 91 words
  21. WEST PARK CHAMPION.

    The final games, in the club championship of the West Park Bowling Club, were completed recently. The semi-finals were played off between C. E. Wyett and A. G. Roberts, and the former ...

    Article : 88 words
  22. ADELAIDE HOTELS.

    The Adelaide (Midland) Licensing Court, presided over by Messrs. R. G. Nesbit, S.M. (Chairman), T. J. S. O'Halloran, S.M., and E. J. Thomas, which is hearing ...

    Article : 654 words
  23. "OUR PBLIC MEN."

    From J. SANKEY ROBINSON, Adelaide:—I am glad to note that, notwithstanding his reservations, "Presbuteros" "acknowledges and cordially thanks Mr. ...

    Article : 254 words
  24. BAILEY & GRANT SEASON.

    "On Our Selection" will be played at the Tivoli Theatre to-night and to-morrow night only. On Saturday "Grandad Rudd," the sequel to "On Our Selection," ...

    Article : 164 words
  25. FOOTBALL.

    At a players' meeting of the West Torrens Football Club on Wednesday night, Mr. S. Patten was ejected captain, Messrs. B. Johnson (vice-captain), J. Karney (players' representative), B. ...

    Article : 47 words
  26. SERVICE IN THE NAVY.

    When recently an increase in the period of service in the navy was announced, attention was directed to the fact that at the end of the period of seven years' ...

    Article : 158 words
  27. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 149 words
  28. "THE LITTLE DAMOZEL."

    The approaching return of Emelie Polini is delighting the hearts of playgoers in Adelaide, and the boxplan for the forthcoming season is rapidly filling at Allan's. Miss ...

    Article : 152 words
  29. STRANDED FRENCH BARQUE.

    From F. CHICHESTER:—There is talk about sending a craft to the French barque Notre Dame D'Arvor, which is stranded at Wardang Island, to remove her spars ...

    Article : 102 words
  30. AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 240 words
  31. ADELAIDE ORPHEUS SOCIETY.

    The second concert of the season will be given in the Adelaide Town Hall this evening. A most interesting programme of part-songs and choruses will be provided by ...

    Article : 171 words
  32. COAL WORKERS' DECISIONS.

    A special meeting of the council of the Coal and Shale Employes' Federation was held in Sydney to-day. It was resolved again to reject the employers' offer for a ...

    Article : 78 words
  33. WHEAT AND WEEVIL.

    From A. T. SAUNDERS:—In The Register of September 23, 1846, is an account of the silos on Cockatoo Island, Sydney; and it mentions that one of the silos had ...

    Article : 95 words
  34. BARRIER POLICE COURT NEWS.

    BROKEN HILL, April 28.—When the case of G. Gunning, postmaster at Broken Hill, v. George Davidson, postal assistant, in which the latter was charged with ...

    Article : 183 words
  35. MOUNT BARKER ROAD.

    From R. SANDERCOCK, Piccadilly:—I find that in connection with a previous letter I was misinformed about the amount which was allotted to the two districts ...

    Article : 54 words
  36. LATE MINING.

    A widespread feeling of indignation has been caused by what is regarded as an unwarranted press attack on the Mount Monger field. The Mayor of Kalgoorlie has convened a public ...

    Article : 139 words
  37. THE FRINGE AND SOLDIERS.

    From R. SANDERCOCK, Piccadilly:—In about the year 1850, when the late King Edward wan Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, the opened the new ...

    Article : 102 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 713 words
  39. NATURAL BEAUTY AND THE PEOPLE.

    From "M. A.":—After reading the paragraph in The Register headed "Beautiful sky effects," which draws the attention of the public to the glorious autumnal ...

    Article : 103 words
  40. CIVIC WELCOME TO SOLDIERS.

    About 1,000 men enlisted from the Hindmarsh district to take part in the recent war. Owing to the alterations to the town hall, a civic welcome home to the returned men has been delayed. ...

    Article : 61 words
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