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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The running of the Hexham ferry was abandoned on Friday and part of Saturday, owing to a river steamer cutting a wire, All traffic was diverted to Raymond ...

    Article : 92 words
  3. STEELWORKERS.

    Because only 25 of their members ceased work to attend the May Day celebration, the executive of the Lithgow Branch of the Fedelated Ironworkers' Federation has resigned. ...

    Article : 155 words
  4. MUNGANA LEASES.

    When the Mungana Commission resumed its inquiry to-day Mr P. L. Goddard, former manager of the Chllagoe mines and smelters, was further examined by Mr. McGill ...

    Article : 471 words
  5. MR. JOSEPH PALMER.

    Mr. Joseph Palmer, head of the firm of Joseph Palmer and Sons, stockbrokers, of Pitt-street, died yesterday at the age of 89 years. Born in London, Mr. Palmer was educated ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 350 words
  6. STATE SESSION.

    The first of the Government's measures aiming at the restoration of the economic position of the State, was introduced by the Treasurer (Mr. Stevens) in the Legislative ...

    Article : 2,082 words
  7. EMPIRE DAY.

    Because the date usually set aside for the celebration of Empire Day in the schools (May 24) falls this year within the vacation, yesterday was obseived as Empire Day, with ...

    Article : 2,236 words
  8. THE KING'S CUP.

    This year's air race for the King's Cup is to be confined to light 'planes. The course will be one of 750 miles round Britain, and the contest will be held on one day instead of ...

    Article : 161 words
  9. FLOWER SHOW AWARDS.

    The Presbyterian flower show was a success Mrs. S. Watson won first prizes for collection of dahlias, best 12 chrysanthemums, six chrysanthemums, best white chrysanthemums, best ...

    Article : 89 words
  10. MR. PERCY ALLAN.

    Mr. Percy Allan, M. Inst. C.E. (London), M. Am. Soc. C.E. (New York), formerly Chief Engineer for Public Works in New South Wales, died suddenly at his residence, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 507 words
  11. GULGONG ROADS.

    So incensed are the councillors of Wyaldra Shire Council over the refusal of the Main Roads Board to pay the full cost of the Nairaworgong bridge across Reedy Creek ...

    Article : 112 words
  12. CANADIAN POLITICS.

    The Conservative leader (Mr. Bennett), in the Canadian House of Commons, moved a Budget amendment, declaring that while the House welcomed and approved every measure ...

    Article : 195 words
  13. POSTAL DEPARTMENT'S NEGLECT.

    Protesting against the practice of the Postal Department in leaving fallen trees on lanes and roads after the erection of telephone lines, Councillor A: H. Fortescue said at a ...

    Article : 63 words
  14. PIONEER'S DEATH.

    Mr. William Woods, of Glendon Brook, has died at the age of 82 years. Born at Anambah, he went to the north-west when a young man. Over 40 years ago he purchased s ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. TRADE WITH RUSSIA.

    In the House of Lords, Lord Newton inquired why the Government was giving diplomatic privileges and immunities to the Soviet trade representatives in London and their ...

    Article : 173 words
  16. MITTAGONG-BOWRAL ROAD.

    The Main Roads Board has notified Bowral Municipal Council that arrangements have been made at council's request to modify the plans previously prepared by the board for ...

    Article : 119 words
  17. UNEMPLOYMENT.

    Details of the assistance which the Federal Government is prepared to give to the State authorities in the relief of unemployment during the winter have been sent to the Premiers ...

    Article : 177 words
  18. MR. E. S. PHIPPARD.

    Private advice was received by wireless yesterday that Mr. Edwin Samuel Phippard, a well-known builder and contractor in Sydney for many years, had died on R.M.S. Orontes, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 177 words
  19. QUESTIONS.

    The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond), replying to Mr. Davies, said it Was not a fact that it had been decided to impose a fee of 10/ upon every student who sat for the ...

    Article : 384 words
  20. LOW-LEVEL BRIDGE OPENED

    A low-level bridge across the Hunter River at Maison Dieu, seven miles from Singleton, has been opened, the official ceremony being performed by Mrs. W. H. Andrews, wife of the ...

    Article : 74 words
  21. MOTORIST'S COMPANIONS ARRESTED.

    A motor car, with two men named Ward and Cullen, and driven by the owner, Walter Martin, arrived from Nyngan by way of Cobar and Wilcannia. The party put up at the ...

    Article : 917 words
  22. ACCESSION DAY.

    Newspapers in leading articles on the twentieth anniversary of the accession of King George emphasise that his Majesty has seen more changes, political, social, and scientific, ...

    Article : 210 words
  23. PIANO RECITAL.

    Since the policy of the British Music Society (of which Mr. Moore MacMahon is the new president) is to foster a knowledge of the contemporary composers of various ...

    Article : 300 words
  24. POLICE PROTEST.

    At the annual conference of the Police Association yesterday a protest was made against any reduction in salaries. Motions protesting against any reduction of ...

    Article : 479 words
  25. INDEX.

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  26. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In the Legislative Council the Prickly Pear (Amendment) Bill was read the third time and returned to the Assembly without amendment. ...

    Article : 644 words
  27. AFGHAN TREATY REAFFIRMED.

    It is officially stated that on the accession to the Afghan throne of King Muhammad Nadir Khan, both the Afghan Government and the British Government desired to ...

    Article : 81 words
  28. COAL DISPUTE.

    To-morrow may be fateful in the coal dispute. It is expected that at the meeting of lodge delegates to be held at the Newcastle Trades ...

    Article : 208 words
  29. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    At the request of the British and Iraq Governments Sir Hilton Young, M.P., is proceeding at short notice to Bagdad to advise the Iraq Government on urgent questions ...

    Article : 554 words
  30. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 204 words
  31. ROYAL SOCIETY.

    Professor O. U. Wonwiller, who has occupied the Chair of Physics at the University of Sydney since April, 1923, was elected president of the Royal Society of New South Wales ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 211 words
  32. "ALL OUT" POLICY OPPOSED.

    Richmond Main and Pelaw Main lodges at a combined meeting this evening decided to instruct their delegates to the rank and file conference at Newcastle to-moirow to oppose ...

    Article : 77 words
  33. JOINERY WORKS.

    Fire early this morning destroyed Mr. C. A Skinner's Joinery works at Tamworth. The damage is estimated at £2500, insurances totalling £1000. ...

    Article : 50 words
  34. TO-DAY.

    Town Hall Matinee recital by Backhaus, 2.30. Her Majesty's Theatre: "The Belle ot New York," 8. Criterion Theatre: "Scandal," 8. ...

    Article : 217 words
  35. GOOD GENERAL RAIN.

    Good general rain should fall over New South Wales during the next 24 hours, according to a forecast made by the Weather Bureau last night The rain is expected to spread ...

    Article : 101 words
  36. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Parnell by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. H. R. Jenkins, owing to his inability to continue to support the Government, resulted in a victory ...

    Article : 94 words
  37. MAN'S BODY FOUND.

    The body of a man was found in scrub land at St. Ives, near the St. Ives showground, yesterday. Death appeared to have taken place about a month ago. Deceased ...

    Article : 68 words
  38. STRIKE OF SLAUGHTERMEN.

    Operations at the Imperial Freezing works, Footscray, conducted by W. Angliss and Coy Pty., Ltd., were again at a standstill to-day, owing to the strike of slaughtermen. It ...

    Article : 44 words
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