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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The death occurred recently of Mrs, M.A. Morton, who had been a resident of tha Clarence district for 70 years. Born in Ireland, she was the eldest daughter of Henry Massy, ...

    Article : 152 words
  3. STATE FINANCES.

    "I pointed out recently, when reviewing the position of the State finances for the half-year ended December 31, 1925," said Mr. Bavin (leader of the Opposition) yesterday, "that ...

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  4. FEDERAL SESSION.

    After questions without, notice had been disposed of in the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Fenton (Vic.) obtained leave to move the adjournment of the House in order to ...

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  5. CIVIC SOCIALISM.

    The Lord Mayor (Alderman Stokes) yesterday replied to the criticism of the Electrical Employers' Association in regard to the proposal of the Labour aldermen to ...

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  6. FORSTER CUP.

    The second heat of the Forster Cup was contested in Gage Roads this morning, and resulted in a win for Tassie (W. Batt, Tasmania), by 4m 30s, from the Western ...

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  7. TERMS OF THE MEMORIAL.

    1. This memorial is submitted in view of the fact that, without the approval of the people, the Government of New South Wales has announced its intention of pressing ...

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  8. CITIZENS' PEOTEST.

    To protest against the proposod abolition of the Legislative Council and the recent appointments to it, an indignation meeting was held in St. John's School Hall, Darlinghurst, ...

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  9. RYDAL-ROAD ACCIDENT.

    The Rydal-road is acquiring a reputation for motor car accidents. Last night a motor car ran off the road, overturned, and was destroyed. It appears that the ...

    Article : 78 words
  10. GRASS FIRES NEAR HAY.

    A large grass fire took place on [?]waw Station, near Hay, yesterday. Strips of country eight miles long were burut before the flames were subdued. A large number ...

    Article : 108 words
  11. WATER SHORTAGE.

    Unless a change of weather occurs, difficulty will be expelenced in maintaining a full supply of water in Cessnock and surrounding districts. The chief engineer ...

    Article : 119 words
  12. MINISTRY'S PLANS.

    The Premier had no comment yesterday to make concerning the publication of the Ministry's plans to seek additional appointments, including women, to the Legislative Council, ...

    Article : 45 words
  13. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION

    A meeting of the council of the National Rifle Association was held last night, the chairman (Mr. K. J. Brown) presiding. Discussion took place regarding the Metropolitan Union, and it was decided ...

    Article : 174 words
  14. CHARGE OF ARSON.

    The Coroner held an inquiry at Gulgong to-day into the cause of a fire which occurred at Gulgong on January 17, when a motor garage, motors, harvesting implements, ...

    Article : 111 words
  15. CITY RAILWAY.

    A mass meeting of the members of the Railway Workers branch of the A.W.U. decided last night that work should be resumed at 7 o'clock this morning on the work of ...

    Article : 287 words
  16. NO MANDATE.

    The leader of the Opposition (Mr. Bavin), in a long statement yesterday asserted that the Premier had received no mandate from the electors to abolish the Legislative ...

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  17. REVENUE FROM WISHING POOLS.

    The sum of £40/10/6 has been handed to the Tumut Hospital as the result of a clearing of the "Bath of Venus" and the "Reflection- Pool," at the Jillabenan Cave and the ...

    Article : 87 words
  18. KING AND EMPIRE ALLIANCE.

    At the sixth annual meeting of the Petersham branch of the King and Empire Alliance it was unanimously resolved that action should be taken to oppose the abolition of the Upper ...

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  19. LATE SHIPPING.

    The following vessels were cleared at the Newcastle Customs-house yesterday:—Maroro, scow, for Gisborne; Wear, s, for Melbourne; Kokiri, s, for Devonport; Hokkai Maru, s, for Yokohama; Ville de ...

    Article : 80 words
  20. SAFETY IN MINES.

    The Coal Commission of inquiry into safe working of coal mines visited the Aberdare Extended colliery to-day. The party inspected the Sullivan coal-cutting machines ...

    Article : 116 words
  21. LISMORE HOSPITAL.

    The annual report of Lismore District Hospital shows that during the year 1142 patients were treated. The daily average was 43. The cost of maintenance amounted to £5369, and ...

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  22. TELEGRAPHIC.

    BRISBANE (516m).—Feb. 3, Tasman, s, from Batavia; Port Caroline, s, from Gladstone, Dep: Feb. 3, Mareeba, s, for Rockhampton; Berwickshire, s, for Avonmouth; Tasman, s, for Sydney. ...

    Article : 248 words
  23. MORT'S DOCK.

    Although it has been in existence for only a comparatively short time the strike of dockers and painters, with the closing down of the works at Mort's Dock, has involved the men in ...

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  24. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Your correspondent, "A. G. Clarke," in his postscript to letter dated 2/2/'26, states:— "Religion, of course, did not enter into the matter at all." 1 differ from him. The Roman ...

    Article : 143 words
  25. ELECTRICITY SCHEME OPPOSED.

    A petition demanding a poll of ratepayers was received by the Gerringong Council on Monday relative to a special loan of £4500. It was proposed by the council to secure ...

    Article : 121 words
  26. MOVE TO CANBERRA.

    A largely attended meeting of Commonwealth public servants was held to consider the conditions that will have to be faced when the move to Canberra is ordered. ...

    Article : 113 words
  27. CITY PROPERTY SALES.

    There was a large attendance at the rooms of Hurdle and Gorman Proprietary, Ltd., yesterday, when a number of city properties were offered. There was brisk bidding. Nos. ...

    Article : 127 words
  28. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In to-day's "Herald" Mr. Woodham makes the utterly false statement that the 26 recently appointed to the Upper House were all Catholics. His words are:— ...

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  29. CAR DAMAGED BY FIRE.

    Yesterday a car driven by the Rev. James Macandrew, Presbyterian minister, on the road to Marrar, back-fired, and was ablaze in a few seconds. Men from the silos ...

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  30. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    The following vessels are expected to be in touch with the undermentioned stations to-day:- With Sydney: Aorangi, Marella, Makura, Euripides, Kasama, Halle, Riverina, Ka[?]a, Katoomba, Karoola, ...

    Article : 133 words
  31. NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    On returning from the Northern Territory to take up his Parliamentary duties Mr. Nelson, M.P., said that the impression in the Territory was that the meat works ...

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  32. DEATH OF MR. MACKENZIE.

    The death has occurred of Mr. Roy Mackenzie, one of the founders of the well-known motor firm of Glenister and Mackenzie, Ltd. Recently Mr. Mackenzie went to Sydney to ...

    Article : 163 words
  33. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—The Rev. A. G. Clarke claims that "his Grace Archbishop Kelly made no official statement, but merely expressed his opinion as a citizen." In the Archbishop's statement ...

    Article : 141 words
  34. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 158 words
  35. LATE FINANCIAL.

    Sales on Change to-day included:- Commonwealth Govt. Debs.: 5 per cent. (1928), £101/2/6, per cent. (1931), £101; (6 per cent. 1927), £102/5/; 6 per cent. (March, 1930), ...

    Article : 236 words
  36. PATTERSON BUTTER SCHEME.

    The Queensland Butter Board to-day decided to adopt the Patterson scheme for the purpose of the board's equalisation as from January 1, 1926. ...

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  37. ASSAULT ON OLD MAN.

    Jack Laws, aged 21 years, was committed for trial for assaulting and robbing an old man named W. H. Silk. Evidence showed that Laws followed Silk into the back yard ...

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  38. LATE SPORTING.

    Judging from the discussions on the Newmarket Handicap, many bookmakers are evidently afraid of a stable-inspired move in favour of Heroic. That horse is sharing with ...

    Article : 228 words
  39. SEAMEN'S UNION.

    At the informal meeting of Melbourne seamen during the pick up this morning the assistant secretary of the Melbourne branch of the union (Mr. C. O'Nell) made a vigorous ...

    Article : 348 words
  40. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 257 words
  41. DANGAR COTTAGE HOSPITAL.

    The report presented at the annual meeting of subscribers to the Dangar Cottage Hospital, Singleton, mentioned that the financial results for 1925 were unprecedented, ...

    Article : 95 words
  42. LATE MINING.

    Sales on 'Change to-day included:- Hampden, 9/3, 9/7, Ban Na San, £38, £40, £39; ditto (paid), £46/10/, £47, £45; Taranaki, 13/9; B.H. South, 81/6; North B.H., £6/16/, £6/16/6; ...

    Article : 198 words
  43. FIRE AT PORTLAND.

    A fire occurred early yesterday morning in the rear portion of Tweedle's butcher shop at Portland. Efforts to obtain water from the local supply were fruitless, owing to the shirts ...

    Article : 93 words
  44. REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE.

    The annual meeting of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales was held on Tuesday evening. The president, Mr. Mack Walker, stated that the year had been a most ...

    Article : 119 words
  45. WATER RESTRICTIONS AT LITHGOW.

    The Lithgow Council has decided to prohibit the use of hoses for all purposes, and to close down the municipal baths until the position in regard to the water supply in ...

    Article : 65 words
  46. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    Wheat firmer, 6/3½ to 6/3[?]. Flour, steady, cash £13/15/, booked 7/6 extra. Bran firm, at £7/5/ Pollard scarce, £8/15/. Oats, firm market for good quality, 4/ and upwards. Peas scarce, 7/9 to 8/. ...

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  47. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre: "Katja," 8. Criterion Theatre: "Give and Take," 8. Theatre Royal: "The Pelican," 8. Grand Opera House: "Cinderella," 8. ...

    Article : 126 words
  48. FOOD PRICES.

    According to the State Government Statistician, the prices of food and groceries during last January showed a decrease of 1½ per cent., compared with the previous month. ...

    Article : 96 words
  49. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

    Ross Gilmore, a coal guard, employed by the South Maitland Railway Company, living at West Maitland, fell under a coal train in the Abermain colliery siding this ...

    Article : 77 words
  50. CITIZENS' PETITION.

    An executive committee was recently appointed at a meeting or citizens in the Chamber of Commerce rodms to organise an effective protest against the Government's ...

    Article : 146 words
  51. BRISBANE WOOL SALES.

    The February series of the Brisbane wool sales were continued to-day, when 15,839 bales were catalogued. There were again a full attendance of buyers, competition was strong and general, and the ...

    Article : 53 words
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