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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. MAN TAKES STRYCHNINE.

    Drinking a glass of milk Into which he had placed some strychnine, a man named Jones, an employee of Collarey station, Merriwa, died within a few minutes. He was a ...

    Article : 48 words
  3. CROWD BLAMED.

    The Rugby League decided last hight that the blame for the rlot which occurred at the conclusion of the St. George-Balmain match at Earl Park on August ll, attached solely ...

    Article : 504 words
  4. GRAFT INQUIRY

    When the Inquiry was resumed by the Commissioner (Judge Thomson) Into City Council coat contracts during the past 20 years yesterday, Mr. Knox Ma[?], ...

    Article : 1,133 words
  5. SEAMEN'S UNION.

    "The Seamen's Union has no rules, only Rafferty's rules. There Is no union now. It was dereglstered In 1925, and Is now only a rabble. I pay my contributions to save ...

    Article : 845 words
  6. SETTLEMENT. Large Estates.

    In the ten months that have elapsed' since the Bavin Ministry assumed office, In October last, 821,887 acres of land have been made available for closer settlement, and 768 farms ...

    Article : 301 words
  7. MOTOR CAR FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS.

    SEVERE TEST OF A VAUXHALL SIX CYLINDER CAR DESIGNED FOR USE OVERSEA. Our London cable messages published on July 18, stated—"The chauffeur started the engine at the foot of a densely-grassed and shrubbed hill. It mowed through grass and bumped over obstacles, and jumped an embankment. The chauffeur quitted the car at the edge of a second embankment, down which mechanics ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 125 words
  8. MOTOR CAR OVERTURNS.

    While returning from a Grand United Oddfellows' conference at Forster, a motor car driven by Mr. E. R. Johnson overturned. The occupants were Messrs. H. J. Bakewell, J. ...

    Article : 145 words
  9. DEATH OF MR. JOHN SHEATHER.

    Mr. John Sheather, late of Lily Hill, Stockinbingal, and previously of Jindalee and Cootamundra, died at Guildford on Saturday. He was one of the pioneers of Cootamundra ...

    Article : 106 words
  10. COTTAGE BURNT DOWN.

    The residence of Mr. W. Hodge, In Baystreet, near the Pier Hotel, was destroyed by fire on Saturday night. The fire occurred during the absence of the owner. Willing ...

    Article : 59 words
  11. HUNTER RIVER FERRIES.

    The Main Roads Board has notified the councils concerned that the ferries plying across the Hunter River at Hexham and Raymond Terrace have been handed back to the ...

    Article : 103 words
  12. IMPORTANT BILLS.

    A number of bills, which will give effect to the Government's land policy, has been prepared by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Ball) for submission to the forthcoming session of ...

    Article : 333 words
  13. ELECTIONS.

    It Is hinted that the executive of the Victorian Labour party will exercise the power it possesses to withdraw endorsement of several candidates selected to contest the ...

    Article : 223 words
  14. SOUTHERN GROSS.

    The condition of the Maylands aerodrome ground improved with fine weather to-day, and if no rain falls during the night SquadronLeader Kingsford Smith hopes to start In the ...

    Article : 177 words
  15. ROUGH WRESTLING.

    With a weakened and greatly-dazud, Opponent, whose senses,were apparently reeling, the Russian, AI Karasick, lost a wonderful opportunity of defeating his American ...

    Article : 657 words
  16. FATALITY AT CESSNOCK.

    When a motor car overturned on the Wollombi-road to-day, Thomas Smith, 18, living at Bellbird, was fataly Injured. The driver ot the car, Thomas Clarke. an uncle of Smith, ...

    Article : 41 words
  17. FELLOWSHIP OF MONS.

    A stranger strolled Into the Fellowship of Mons office at ll a.m. yesterday, and said: "I am from the north of Australia, I have a wool sale this afternoon, and I would like to take ...

    Article : 164 words
  18. THEFT FROM SHOP.

    Mr. Arthur Cornford discovered this morning that a burglary had been perpetrated at his shop during the week-end, and about £20 worth of tobacco and cigarettes had been ...

    Article : 578 words
  19. MURRAY WATERS.

    The Federal Loan Council has suggested that the expenditure on the Murray Waters scheme should he limited to £1,000,000 during the present financial year. ...

    Article : 257 words
  20. PAN-PACIFIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE.

    From left to right: Miss Jo. Coffin, typographical operator, "New York World," Miss Ann Satterthwaite, arrangements secretary for the conference, Miss Mary Anderson, chief of the Women's Bureau, Federal Department of Labour, U.S.A., Dr. Mildred Staley, Howard League of Penal Reform, New Zealand, Miss ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 77 words
  21. LEVEL CROSSING.

    The Tweed Heads to South Brisbane express crashed into a level crossing gate near Beohania Junction this morning. The sides of several carriages were badly ...

    Article : 110 words
  22. "RIGOLETTO."

    Two Important changes In the cast of "Rigoletto" made last night's performance of this opera a notable one. The part of the Duke, formerly taken by Signor de Muro ...

    Article : 480 words
  23. PROHIBITION.

    "A very fair exposition of the cases for both sides," was the opinion of Miss Brown, who moved a vote of thanks last night at the Women's National Club, after hearing ...

    Article : 408 words
  24. WARM WEATHER.

    An absence of win[?] and a thick haze which overhung the city yesterday made conditions rather hot. The maximum temperature, recorded about noon, was 78.5 degrees, but this ...

    Article : 135 words
  25. ALSATIAN DOGS.

    In order to protest against the prohibition on the importation of Alsatian dogs, a deputation of the Sporting Terrier and Alsatian Club had a private Interview with the Prime ...

    Article : 61 words
  26. LORD HALDANE,

    The death of Lord Haldane Is announced in to-dny's cables. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 11 words
  27. INCREASED FARES.

    Considerable, opposition was expressed a a meeting of the Tasmanian Shipping Committee to-day regarding a proposal that an Increase should be mande In passenger and ...

    Article : 264 words
  28. COUNTRY CRICKET.

    Before the country committee's recommendations were made to last night's meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association, Mr. R. L. Horford (Western Suburbs) ...

    Article : 111 words
  29. SNAKES ON A TRAIN.

    Excitement prevailed at the railway station, when four live snakes were seen riding on the top of a loaded truck which formed part of a train that had arrived ...

    Article : 170 words
  30. N.S.W. SELECTORS.

    There were eight candidates for the New South Wales selection committee of three at last night's meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association. After an exhaustive ...

    Article : 201 words
  31. INDEX. NEWS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 194 words
  32. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre: "Andrea Chen[?]er," 8. Criterion: "Other Men's. Wives," 8. Theatre Royal: The Silent House," 8. Palace Theatre: "Mr..What's-His-Name," 8. ...

    Article : 224 words
  33. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 257 words
  34. MILDURA IDLE. FREE SELECTION OF LABOUR.

    Members of the Waterside Workers' Federation to-day refused to work the steamer Mildura because the agents would not agree to the selection of a particular man. The ...

    Article : 63 words
  35. PUNCTURE CAUSES COLLISION.

    Although a motor lorry and a motor ca[?] were greatly damaged in a collision which occurred on the main western road about two miles from Prospect yesterday. the drivers ...

    Article : 167 words
  36. "DEPLORABLE."

    Mr. J..MacDonald, a member of the "Scottish delegation which recently toured Great Britain, returned to Sydney by the Esperance Bay yesterday. ...

    Article : 86 words
  37. MEAT EMPLOYEES.

    Objection has been taken by members of the Meat Employees' Union to the action of the Sydney Master Butchers' Association and the New South Wales Retail Butchers' ...

    Article : 130 words
  38. OBITUARY.

    Mrs. Jane Harrison, mother of Sir John Harrison, and widow of Mr. John Christopher Harrison, died suddenly yesterday morning at her home In Parramatta-road, Asbfield. ...

    Article : 135 words
  39. MOTOR OVERTURNS.

    One man was killed and three others were Injured when a motor car overturned on the Mudgee-road. near Lithgow, on Saturday afternoon. The casualties are:—Killed: ...

    Article : 112 words
  40. CAIRNS STRIKE.

    Information was received In Melbourne tonight, Intimating that the moderate section of the waterside workers at Cairns (North Queensland) had secured a decisive victory ...

    Article : 95 words
  41. 18th BATTALION RE-UNION.

    Colonel G. F. Murphy, chairman ot the 18th Battalion reunion conilttee, will place a wreath on the Cenotaph at 7 o'clock to-morrow evening Members of the battalion will ...

    Article : 54 words
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