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  2. WORK OF MITCHELL.

    An address upon the life and work of Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, formerly Surveyor-General, was delivered by Mr. Cecil W. Salier to members of the Parramatta Historical ...

    Article : 471 words
  3. BRITISH FILMS.

    A communication from the studies of British International Pictures, Ltd., at Elstree, sums up interestingly the films that have recently been completed there, or are at ...

    Article : 216 words
  4. POLICE CONDITIONS.

    Mr. Gavin (president), Mr. Foster Doolan (vice-president), and Mr. Fortescue (secretary) of the Police Association, waited upon the Chief Secretary yesterday and made ...

    Article : 409 words
  5. SHIPPING.

    Nleuw Holland, s, 1[?]1,008 tons, Captain Bauer, from Singapore and Java ports, 5.24 a.m. Royal Packet Navigation Co., agents. Ballarat, s, 12,996 tons, Captain Cotchlng, from ...

    Article : 326 words
  6. TARIFF INQUIRIES.

    The Tariff Board yesterday heard evidence in support of an application for increased duty on oil and spirit heating lamps, and oil and spirit heating and cooking appliances. ...

    Article : 503 words
  7. LATE MR. CONNINGTON.

    An eloquent tribute was paid to the memory of the late Mr. M. J. Connington, M. L. C., by the President of the Industrial Commission (Mr. Justice Piddington) yesterday on behalf ...

    Article : 1,096 words
  8. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 343 words
  9. DEPARTURES.—Dec. 4.

    Dimboola, s, for Newcastle, 12.5 a.m. Yarra, s, for Bellambi, 7.10 a.m. Koollga, s, for Newcastle, 11.28 a.m. INTRASTATE.—Kintore, s, 12.10 a.m., Hunter, ...

    Article : 134 words
  10. SAILING.

    The popular long Sow and Pigs course will be traversed by the 18-footers to-morrow afternoon in the Sydney Flying Squadron's race for Commodore J. J. Watt's Cup. Twenty-six boats have ...

    Article : 160 words
  11. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Dec. 5.

    Themlstocles, s, for London and Liverpool, via ports (No. la wharf, Darling Harbour), 3 p.m. Canadian Commander, s, for Halifax, via ports (No, 9 wharf, Woolloomooloo), about 6 p.m. ...

    Article : 132 words
  12. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,225 words
  13. MIDDLE HARBOUR CLUB.

    The second heat of the Middle Harbour Sailing Club championship, and the third and final test race to select representatives for the Hobart regatta, will be sailed to-morrow, Saturday. The ...

    Article : 102 words
  14. VESSELS DUE TO-DAY.

    Aorangi. R.M.M.S., from Vancouver, via ports (No. 5 wharf, Darling Harbour), about 8.30 a.m. Union S.S. Co., Ltd., agents. Esperance Bay, s, from London, via ports (No. ...

    Article : 78 words
  15. THE SMITH FAMILY.

    Rear-Admiral Evans was the guest of honour at the final smoke concert for the year of the Smith Family, held in the auditorium at David Jones'. Other guests were ...

    Article : 132 words
  16. AUSTRALIAN PROBLEMS.

    The first of five public lectures by Mr. R. W, G. Mackay, M.A., on Australian social problems, was given last night under the auspices of the Workers' Educational ...

    Article : 362 words
  17. ROWING.

    The entries for the Sydney Rowing Club's annual regatta, which will be held on the Parramatta River an December 13, are satisfactory, and although only Mosman and Sydney will be represented in ...

    Article : 365 words
  18. OVERSEA VESSELS IN PORT.

    Ballarot, s. No 9 wharf, Walsh Bay. Balranald, s. No 10 wharf, Pyrmont. Canadian Commander, s. No. 9 wharf, Woolloomooloo. ...

    Article : 169 words
  19. WAR HISTORY.

    At the Legacy Club's weekly luncheon yesterday, Dr. C. E. W. Bean (Official War Historian) spoke of the need for a history, suitable for children's reading, of Australia's part ...

    Article : 209 words
  20. CATHEDRAL OLD BOYS.

    Archbishop Wright was the guest of honour at the annual dinner of St. Andrew's Cathedral Choir School Old Boys' Union held last night at Sargent's cafe, Market-street. The ...

    Article : 156 words
  21. CLEARANCES—Dec. 4.

    Koollga, s, 2459 tons, Captain Miller, for Fremantle, via Newcastle and Port Kembla. Saros, s 3304 tons, Captain Hassall, (or Rock-hampton, via Newcastle and Brisbane. ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. LATEST MOVEMENTS.

    BALRANALD, P. and O. Branch liner, is due to sail for London, via ports, at 11.30 a.m. to-morrow, from No.8 wharf, Walsh Bay. ORVIETO, Orient line R.M.S., arrived at London ...

    Article : 55 words
  23. SCULLING.

    Articles have been signed between Bede Whitmore (Ballina), holder of the North Coast mile championship gladstone skiffs, and Kevin Huxley (Coraki), challenger, for a race at Ballina over a mile ...

    Article : 70 words
  24. MOMBA TO LIE UP.

    On arrival here from Adelaide to-morrow morning, the Adelaide S.S. Company's motor freighter Momba will be held up in Iron Cove. The vessel has been engaged in the Queensland sugar trade. ...

    Article : 39 words
  25. PASSENGERS BY ORAMA.

    Following is a list of passengers by the R.M.S. Omma, soiling from No. 8 wharf, Woolloomooloo to-morrow for London, via ports:—Mrs. E. B. Brvce, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Buchanan, Miss. M. W. Bird, ...

    Article : 229 words
  26. OBITUARY.

    Mr. Herbert James Priest, lecturer in mathematics at the Brisbane University, died at Forestville yesterday. He took the degree of Bachelor of Science in ...

    Article : 110 words
  27. MALTESE EMIGRATION.

    Awake, Malta" or "The Hard Lesson of Emigration," is the title of a booklet by Mr. Henry Casolanl, I.S.O., M.B.E., late Superintendent of Emigration in Malta. The author ...

    Article : 177 words
  28. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    The following vessels are expected to be in touch by wireless to-doy:- With Sydney Canadian Commander, Discovery, Golden Rod, Iron Prince, Madras City, Makambo, ...

    Article : 162 words
  29. HOCKEY.

    At Amsterdam, the Australian women's hockey team beat Holland by 3 goals to nil. The scorer[?] were Miss McRae [?]21 and Miss Bloore. ...

    Article : 31 words
  30. "AUSTRALIA TO-DAY."

    The twenty-sixth issue of "Australia To-day," the national annual produced by the United Commercial Travellers' Association of Australia, is noteworthy for its many ...

    Article : 102 words
  31. PLAY COMPETITION.

    The Australian play competition which Miss Carrle Tennant has organised at the Community Playhouse began last night, under the most favourable auspices. So many people had, ...

    Article : 371 words
  32. BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT.

    Following are the scores in the international bilHards tournament:- Davis (received 7000), 19,629, including breaks of 375, 647, 253, and 221; Lindrum, 18,147, including ...

    Article : 87 words
  33. N.Y.K. ITINERARY.

    An alteration in the [?]tinerary of the N.Y.K. Japan-Australia service is announced, and comes into effect forthwith. In future steamers of the line will reach Sydney from Japan on Wednesday. ...

    Article : 99 words
  34. MR. E. H. SCALES.

    The funeral of Mr. E. H. Scales who for 25 years was secretary of the Metropolitan Coal Company, Ltd., took place at Rookwood Crematorium on Wednesday. The Rev. H. N. ...

    Article : 313 words
  35. RAILWAY PARCELS.

    Since the recent introduction on the railways of the cash-on-dellvery system and reduced parcels charges the business is increasing to such an extent as to require ...

    Article : 138 words
  36. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 509 words
  37. MOTORSHIP CAPE YORK.

    At present in Melbourne, the motor freighter Cape York is due at Sydney from Adelaide on Saturday December 13. The vessel has been chartered for the outward voyage by the Union ...

    Article : 88 words
  38. THE MAILS.

    United Kingdom and Continent of Europe.—(Parcels) 4 p.m. (Orama). United Kingdom only, endorsed "All sea route."— (Newspapers) 4 p.m. (Orama). ...

    Article : 264 words
  39. BACH RECITALS.

    Great succ[?]s has attacted the two Bach recitals given by Mr. Laurence Godfrey Smith at the Conser[?]orium—indeed, the small hall was not large enough for all who wished to ...

    Article : 463 words
  40. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (1958m).—Arr: Dec. 4. Changte, s, from southern ports. Dep: Dec. 4. Aki Maru, J.M.S., for Japan. BRISBANE (510m).—Arr: Dec. 4. Queda, s, from ...

    Article : 509 words
  41. SCOUTS' HONORARY WORK.

    District Commissioner V. Bruce Rogers writes that at the pageant play held at Manly recently in aid of the local hospital, the Boy Scouts of the Middle Harbour district were ...

    Article : 75 words
  42. MRS. W. H. COATES.

    The death occurred at Waverley last week of Mrs. W. H. Coates, J.P., at the age of 64 years. Mrs. Coates was born at Moruya, N.S.W., ...

    Article : 151 words
  43. RYLSTONE WOOL

    When some high quality wool from Rylstone was offered at yesterday's wool auction sale. French buyers once again demonstrated their eagerness to secure the particular class of ...

    Article : 201 words
  44. INCENDIARY'S ADMISSIONS.

    A labourer, aged 26, who recently was caught in the act of giving a false fire alarm, after having caused much trouble by such acts, was declared a mental defective, and ...

    Article : 82 words
  45. UNITED KINGDOM MAILS.

    Inward.—Dated Landon November 6, ex Chitral due Sydney December 7: dated London November 13, ex Otranto, due Sydney December 14; dated London, Novemeber 20, ex Maloia, due Sydney ...

    Article : 96 words
  46. FIRE AT FURNITURE FACTORY.

    Early yesterday morning the furniture factory owned by Addison Bros., in Balmain-road, Leichhardt, was destroyed by fire. The alarm [?]as given about 1.30 a.m., when flames ...

    Article : 79 words
  47. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    A picture showing the connection of one family with the Benevolent Society of New South Wales since it was formed in 1813 was unveiled at the board meeting of the society ...

    Article : 151 words
  48. AMERICAN MAILS.

    Inward.—Dated Vancouver, November 12, ex Aorangi, due Sydney December 6; dated San Francisco, November 26, ex Makura, due Sydney December 20; dated San Francisco, ...

    Article : 76 words
  49. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Dep: Dec. 4. Port Nicholson, s, for London: Canadian Constructor, s, for New York. WELLINGTON (1239m).—Dep: Dec. 4, Athel ...

    Article : 33 words
  50. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.

    A remarkable case of the success of artificial respiration has occurred in the Blue Mountains District Anzsac Memorial Hospital. ...

    Article : 138 words
  51. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    At Liverpool: Clan Wacwhlrter, s, from Queensland ports (left Bowen Sept. 30). At Suez: Moreton Bay, s, en route from Australian ports to London (left Sydney Nov. 1.). ...

    Article : 203 words
  52. SHALE INDUSTRY.

    At a Conference of cavilled-out miner, agreement was expressed with the proposal to reestablish the shale industry at Newnes as a means of giving employment to unemployed ...

    Article : 55 words
  53. MAYORAL ELECTIONS.

    ADAMST[?]WN.—Alderman Cameron. GLEBE.—[?] A. J. Ward. HAMILTON.—Alderman E. Richardson. HOMEBUSH.—Alderman A. Mason (unopposed) ...

    Article : 68 words
  54. MAN KILLED.

    Reginald Marks, a carpenter, of Casino, who was the occupant of the sidecar of a motor cycle ridden by C. Schneider, was killed this afternoon in a collision with a motor bus ...

    Article : 63 words
  55. UNITED STATES CONSUL.

    Mr. John W. Dye will succeed Mr. W. L. Lowrie as United States Consul in New Zealand. Mr. Dye is at present in Montreal. ...

    Article : 36 words
  56. MINIATURE GOLF.

    Ryde Council at its last meeting decided to prohibit the playing of miniature golf in the municipality on Sunday. ...

    Article : 23 words
  57. SHIRE P[?]ESIDENTS.

    COPMANHURST.— Cr. R. [?]. Davison (re-elected). SUTHERLAND SHIRE.—C[?]cillor Shaw. ...

    Article : 7 words
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