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  2. COMMERCIAL. PRODUCE MARKET.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—Messrs. John See and Co., Sussex-street, advise dry yellow maize is dull at, 4s 8d, soft lots are offering at lower prices. Ripe pumpkins are quoted at £4 to ...

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  3. GENERAL NEWS. MUSIC FOR THE HOSPITAL.

    The programme for the Hospital recital to be given by the Lismore Citizens' Band to-morrow afternoon will include a grand selection from "II Trovatore," "Marilana," ...

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  4. RETURNED SOLDSERS' ASSOCIATION.

    At a meeting in Lismore last night of the committee of the Richmond-Tweed District Returned Soldiers Aid Fund, there were present: The Mayor (Alderman ...

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  5. PERSONAL.

    Mr. W. Brown, late accountant at Messrs. W. H. Paling and Co., Lismore, and now at head office, Sydney, is severing his connection with this firm to-day, and takes up ...

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  6. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    The defenders of Verdun knew that the Russian offensive was the beginning of a general offensive. General Haig reports further progress near ...

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  7. LIBERAL CONFERENCE.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The Liberal Conference carried a motion providing for the agricultural education of women, as well as other proposals for experimental farms and the ...

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  8. PRODUCE MARKET.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—Trade in Sussex-street this morning was firm. There were heavy supplies of eggs, but merchants had no trouble in effecting sales. Case descriptions ...

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  9. HOSPITAL SATURDAY REFRESHMENTS.

    Mr. J. I. Smith states that he is prepared to supply refreshments as formerly to all lady workers at Nesbitt's and Marcus Clark's corners. The following amounts were also ...

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  10. FIRE AT BOOYONG.

    A message received in Lismore last night stated that a general store belonging to Mr. Trevellyen, at Booyong, was completely destroyed by fire shortly after 7 p.m. No ...

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  11. LISMORE v. CASINO.

    To-day teams of ladies from Lismore and Gasino will meet on the links at the latter township to indulge in a friendly game of golf, play commencing at 2 p.m. The ...

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  12. FISH MARKET.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The following prices ruled:—Schnapper 8d to 9d and jewfish 6d per lb.; bream 20s to 30s, blackfish 10s to [?]s, flathead 22s 6d to 30s, garfish 16s to ...

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  13. MILITARY DEPOSITORS.

    In view of the fact that [?]n some cases the amounts to the credit of military depositors in the Savings Bank Department of the Com-monwealth Bank (says the "Daily ...

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  14. The northern Star.

    6s per Quarter in Advance. In Advance Rate will not apply when Accounts have to be Rendered. 7s per Quarter Booked. Postage or Delivery 1s per Quarter extra. ...

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  15. BRAN, POLLARD, AND FLOUR.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.—By Executive act to-day the Federal Government fixed the prices of bran, pollard and flour throughout N.S.W. In Sydney, within 10 miles of the ...

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  16. SWINE FEVER OUTBREAK.

    The Chief Inspector of Stock in Adelaide, Mr. T. H. Williams, on Thursday last, said:—"I am sorry to have to report that there has been an outbreak of swine fever. With the ...

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  17. MILITARY TRAINING.

    While conscription is still in the murky atmosphere of Governmental dodgery and doubt, we are officially, informed that the Federal Government intend to introduce ...

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  18. STATE POLITICS.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—Candidates favorable to permanent six o'clock closing will be endorsed by the Alliance executive at the coming State elections. ...

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  19. SHIPPING.

    In the N.C.S.N. Co's. service it is notified that in future the steamer Wollongbar will sail from Sydney on Tuesday nights at 10 o'clock instead of Wednesday, and no cargo ...

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  20. NECESSARY COMMODITIES.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Federal Ministry has decided to assume power under the War Precautions Act to fix the prices of all necessary commodities throughout the ...

    Article : 89 words
  21. LARGE AMOUNT FOR A CAKE.

    The cake so generously donated by the Salvation Army on Monday last in the Richmond Hall to assist in defraying the expenses in connection with the six o'clock movement ...

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  22. THE WEATHER. LOCAL CONDITIONS.

    It was showery in the early part of yester-day and continued overcast all day, though the sky had cleared considerably by nightfall. The lowest temperature during the 24 ...

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  23. FOOTBALLERS' AID FOR THE HOSPITAL.

    The Richmond River Rugby Football League has decided to hold a fancy dress football match and sports on the Recreation Ground on Hospital Saturday (July ...

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  24. LADIES' LIFE-SAVING CLUB.

    The presentation of prizes at the Lismore Ladies' Life Saving Club Room took place on Thursday last, when there was a good gathering. Mrs. Sullivan, president, ...

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  25. A VISITOR'S MONEY.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—John Bartley was sentenced to six months' imprisonment on a charge of having attempted to steal 18s 3d from Patrick Kerr, a visitor from ...

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  26. COASTAL CONDITIONS.

    The sea was yesterday reported to be smooth to slight along the coast, and it Was showery in many parts. There was a light S.W. to W. wind. ...

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  27. HOSPITAL "SPECIAL EFFORT."

    The ladies of the hospital "special effort" committee are again making an appeal to the ever generous public for funds. A visit to the institution will disclose the fact that ...

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  28. ERUPTION AND EARTHQUAKES.

    ROME, Thursday.—The Stromboli Island volcano is in a violent state of eruption. Government tugs are reseuing the terror-struck inhabitants. ...

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  29. UNSETTLED CONDITIONS GENERALLY.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—Unsettled conditions have gradually developed over the whole of New South Wavles, resulting in light to moderate rains in the greater part, but particularly ...

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  30. GENERAL RAIN PREDICTED.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The forecast is:—General rain, with many good falls; more thunder; northerly winds. ...

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  31. COMMONWEALTH WAR LOAN.

    Investors, in the second issue of the war loan are advised that it will be necessary for them to forward to the Registrar, Com-monwealth Government Inscribed Stock, ...

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  32. AMUSEMENTS. JASPER'S PANTOMIME COY.

    Next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Federal Hall, Lismore, a season of pantomime will be played by the Jasper Company of clever pantomime artists. The ...

    Article : 182 words
  33. CHANNEL TUNNEL.

    PARIS, Thursday.—There is a revival of interest in the Channel tunnel proposal. M. Lercy Beaulieu, a member of the House of Deputies, is convinced that scheme can be ...

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  34. LIQUOR QUESTION IN AMERICA.

    SEATTLE, Thursday.—Liquor prohibition rules in Washington, but to-day a petition signed by 70,000 voters was presented to the Governor, demanding a chance to vote next ...

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  35. QUEENSLAND NEWS.

    BRISBANE, Friday.—Advice was received in Brisbane to-day that the steamer Waitomo, which had been around off Rattray Island since last week, has been floated, ...

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  36. CHARGE OF CATTLE STEALING.

    In a message last night our Casino correspondent stated that at Drake Police Court yesterday George and Joseph Petrie, who were charged with stealing 34 head of cattle ...

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  37. LABOR AFFAIRS.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—There is trouble on the Barrier, members of the Carpenters and Joiners' Association and engineers, boilermakers, and firemen having ceased work owing ...

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  38. AMERICAN DOCKS.

    SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday—Henry White, the Federal mediator in the Pacific Coast longshoreman's strike, renewed his efforts to-day to induce the striking union ...

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  39. STAR COURT PICTURES.

    A good night's amusement at the Star Court Pictures to-night is assured by a programme which includes a powerful drama, "The Fighting Chance." There is a good ...

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  40. SLOWING DOWN.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—Mr. Kavanagh says that no countenance will ever be given to such a thing as slowing down at work. He felt sure that no union would be a party to ...

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  41. ONE OF OUR HEROINES.

    The following letter, from the wife of a dead soldier, speaks for itself. It was addressed to a friend of the writer's late husband, a returned soldier now in Bandwick ...

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  42. OPEN COLUMN.

    Sir,—In reference to a letter in this morning's "Northern Star" from Arthur Toombes, I would be glad if that gentleman Would publish the name of the "certain ...

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  43. ALLEGED SLANDER.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The action Griffith versus Gombellack, for alleged slander, was resumed in the Supreme Court to-day, when counsel commenced their addresses. ...

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  44. WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Acting federal Prime Minister has promised to assist in the direction of securing work for the unemployed. He said the Government could ...

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  45. STUDENTS' CONCERT.

    A concert given by Mr. T. H. Massey's students on Wednesday night in the New Masonic Hall proved a great success both from a financial and musical standpoint, ...

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  46. Advertising

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  47. SALE OF RAILWAY HOLDINGS.

    NEW YORK, Thursday.—The Central Railway has announced the sale of its holdings in the New York, Chicago, and St. Louis railway to the Cleveland interests for ...

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  48. WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The Sydney Labor Council is considering a number of amendments in the Workers' Compensation Act to place before the Government. ...

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  49. Advertising

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  50. QUEENSLAND LOAN

    MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Queensland Government has received £1,275,000 as its share of the loan of £2,560,000 which the Com-monwealth Government arranged to make ...

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  51. MINING TOWN BURNED.

    VANCOUVER, Thursday.—Ashcroft, a mining and ranching town 200 miles east of Vancouver, has been burned down. The loss is £500,000. ...

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  52. Advertising

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  53. COMPULSORY ARBITRATION.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.—The Victorian Labor Caucus is considering a proposed Bill to provide for the establishment of Courts of Compulsory Arbitration. ...

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  54. Advertising

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  55. FEDERAL TERRITORY.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.—The lands of the Federal Territory acquired by the Common-wealth are being rapidly leased to tenants, principally on five years' leases. ...

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  56. DEATH OF A BANKER.

    NEW YORK, Thursday.—The death has occurred of James G. Cannot, a leading banker. Such of the cable news on this page as is ...

    Article : 69 words
  57. Advertising

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