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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    This week Adelaide theatre-goers have their last opportunity ef witnessing the gorgeous pantomime "Aladdin," which is being staged nightly at the Theatre Royal ...

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  3. DISTRICT TRAINED NURSING SOCIETY.

    The annual report of the committee of the District Traind Nursing Society to be presented at the annual meeting on Friday next states:— ...

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  4. AVIATION.

    Between two and three thousand people proceeded to the Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday afternoon with the hope of witnessing the first flight in ...

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  5. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS.

    Passengers by the Sydney express which reached Melbourne yesterday had an adveuturous journey on the Victorian section of the line. As the express was ...

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  6. A VISION OF WEALTH.

    The old friend is still with us who some time ago predicted "seasonable rains"—a prophecy more than fulfilled—and his further forecast is "continued rains when ...

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  7. IMPORTANT BILLS.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher), when asked what business would be gone on with this week in the House of Representatives, said there were several financial ...

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  8. RURAL WORKERS OF THE STATE.

    Referring to the conditions of labor existing on farms, Mr. F. W. Lundie, secretary of the A.W U., stated on Saturday to a representative of "The ...

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  9. RICHMOND DISASTER.

    The claims agent of the Railway Department has new received 463 claims for compensation in connection with the Richmond accident. This total exceeds the roll of ...

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  10. TARIFF REVISION.

    The Minister of Customs, referring to criticisms of his alleged inactivity in the matter of revision of the tariff, said it was not a subject on which he, as the Minister ...

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  11. ACTION FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT.

    KADINA, July 21.—At the Kadina Court yesterday Harry J. Coote, of Agcoy, farmer, sued Sydney Edyvean, of Kadina, contractor, for £100 damages for alleged breach of ...

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  12. THE BOOT TRADE.

    On behalf of the boot manufacturers interested in the recent decision of the High Court invalidating the common rule sections of the Commonwealth Arbitration ...

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  13. THE VICTORIAN LINES.

    Speaking at the smoke social of the Locomotive Enginedrivers', Firemen's, and Cleaners' Association on Saturday night, Mr. Prendergast, M.L.A., leader of the ...

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  14. DIPHTHERLA AT GAWLER.

    GAWLER, July 22.—An outbreak of diphtheria and tonsilitis has occurred at the Gawler public school. Several of the scholars were attacked, and to prevent a ...

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  15. MYSTERIOUS FIRES.

    A strong predeliction for a most dangerous form of crime has been brought to light in the arrest at Collingwood of Oliver Leslie Searle, aged 16, on two charges of ...

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  16. ABSENTEES AND INCOME TAX.

    The Prime Minister, referring yesterday to the question mentioned by cable whether Great Britain or the dominions should forego the taxation of income of ...

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  17. YANKALILLA RAILWAY.

    YANKALILLA, July 22.—On the whole, the reply of the Premier (Hon. J. Verran) to the deputation of residents whicn waited on him in connection with the ...

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  18. FESTIVITIES AT WILLIAMSTOWN.

    WILLIAMSTOWN[?] July 22.—Last Monday evening the rifle club held its annual meeting in the local Intitute. Most members were present, and Captain R. Ross ...

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  19. TRUST FUND ADVANCES BILL.

    After consulting the Attorney-General and his departmental advisers the Prime Minister has satisfied himself that there is nothing in the Opposition's contention ...

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  20. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Henry Grenvold, 45, disappeared from his home at Maylands on Friday evening and was found in the bush the next morning with his throat horribly gashed. Though ...

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  21. LOCAL TIMBER EMPLOYES.

    The members of the South Australian branch of the Federated Sawmill and Timberyard Employes' Union are not by any means satisfied with the wages ruling ...

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  22. ON THE POSTAL INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  23. VICTORIA.

    "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" made a, great impression on the huge audience which witnessed its first performance in Melbourne on Saturday night, and the ...

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  24. PETTY THEFTS AT PORT PIRIE.

    PORT PIRIE, July 22.—Many local business people who provide yards for the convenience of their patrons have been lately annoyed by petty thefts from conveyances ...

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  25. VACANT POSITIONS.

    The Federal Public Service Commissioner is calling for applications from the public for the vacant positions of land and property officer in the Home Affaire ...

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  26. THE JELBART CASE.

    [?]ee Lee, or Peter Long, the Chinese who was on Friday committed for trial on a charge of the murder of Florence Jelbart, was yesterday released on bail ...

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  27. GOODS SIDING WANTED.

    NACKARA, July 23.—A petition asking the Railways Commissioner to open the Nantabibbie Siding for the dispatch and receiving of goods is being circulated for ...

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  28. A BIG STUMP-JUMP PLOUGH.

    Mr. J. F. Mellor, of Franklin and Waymouth streets, has just completed to the order of Mr. Kohnke, Tamworth, New South Wales, a "Dreadnought" 12-furrow ...

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  29. PERTH TRAMWAYS' STRIKE.

    The president of the United Laborers' Union (Mr. F. W. Lundie) has received a telegram from Perth in connection with the tramways' strike. The message states ...

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  30. BROKEN HILL.

    The young man John Gallagher, who the [?]her-day attempted suicide at Yancannia [?]tio[?], but cutting his throat with a poe[?]et knife, is slowly recovering in the White ...

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  31. ADVERTISING AUSTRALIA.

    The External Affairs Department intends to publish a series of booklets for the purpose of advertising Australia. They are to contain plainly printed letterpress ...

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  32. PERTH SHOP ASSISTANTS.

    The Perth branch of the Shop Assistants' and Warehouse Employes' Federation has lodged a citation in the Arbitration Court to Foy & Gibson, Chas. Moore ...

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  33. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The New South Wales hockey team yesterday defeated Victoria by 4 goals to nil. The home team excelled in all departments of the game. ...

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  34. FOUGHT UNDER GENERAL BOTHA.

    Frank White, a well-known prospector, died at the Broken Hill Hospital on Friday night. The deceased[?] fought under General Botha in the South African war, ...

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  35. "THE BRASS ROTTLE."

    The farcical comedy, "The Brass Bottle," produced at Her Majesty's yesterday evening, proved a surprise packet, and the exhilarating quality of its contents caused the ...

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  36. BLACK AND WHITE.

    Returns which were tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday[?] by the Minister for Customs (Mr. Tudor) show the progress of the sugar industry in ...

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  37. TIMBER TRADE TROUBLE.

    A meeting of engine-drivers in the timber indnstry, held at Bunbury to form a union for the purpose cf referring the wages trouble to the Arbitration Court, ...

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  38. OLD MAN SENTENCED.

    John Challoner pleaded guilty at the Adelaide Police Court on Saturday to a charge of having had in his possession on July 23 a pair of winkers which it was ...

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  39. MUNICIPAL EMPLOYES' ASSOCIATION.

    An application has been lodged with the Industrial Registrar of the Federal Arbitration Court for the registration of the Municipal Employes' Association of ...

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  40. AUSTRALIAN GASLIGHT COMPANY.

    The report for the half-year ended June[?] 30, to be presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Gaslight Company, states ...

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  41. SHEEPDOG TRIAL.

    WTLLUNGA, July 23.—A sheepdog trial in connection with the McLaren Vale Poultry and Kennel Club was held on Friday morning at Mr. Pridmore's, "Sylvan Park." ...

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  42. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Wellington Meat Export Company with a net profit for the year of £17,879 has declared a dividend of 8 per cent. The House of Representatives has ...

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  43. LABOR TROUBLE AT PORT PIRIE WORKS.

    Another unfortunate trouble (reports the Port Pirie "Recorder") has occurred at the Broken Hill Proprietary Company's works, where the withdrawal of nineteen men has ...

    Article : 161 words
  44. Advertising

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    Advertising : 302 words
  45. QUEENSLAND.

    The Department of Agriculture recently received an intimation that a market existed in Germany for Queensland butter. Several samples are to be ...

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  46. A FREAK OF NATURE.

    ERITH, July 23.—While Mr. Cars[?]ake was mustering his sheep last week he found a freak of nature. One ewe had twin lambs, one of which had eight legs, ...

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  47. LITERARY SOCIETIES.

    The annual meeting of the Weat Torr[?] [?]t[?] rary Societies' Association was held on Friday evening, at the residence of Mr. F. M. Shaw, Hindmarsh, Mr. Baker presided over a good ...

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  48. CORRESPONDENCE.

    "P. F. Zimmermann."—Your letter appeared in "The Advertiser" of July 23. "Blair Atholl."—If the two leading teams had each won the same number of sames ...

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  49. SYDNEY SLAUGHTERMEN.

    There is trouble between the slaughtermen and the master butchers, the conference having failed to patch matters up. The men opposed the piecework method of ...

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  50. FEDERATED IRONWORKERS.

    A meeting of the South Australian branch of the Federated Ironworkers' (for merly Cast-iron Pipe Moulders' Association) was held on July 23 at the Trades ...

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