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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. R. N. Dart writes stating that a severe earth tremor was felt here on Wednesday at 8.20 p.m. It lasted about three or four seconds. Windows of houses rattled and crookery on ...

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  3. OBITUARY.

    Mrs. M. L. Doust, of Beronia, Cronulla, died yesterday morning, Mrs. Doust was a patriotic war worker, and one of the leading local officers in the Red Cross movement. She ...

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  4. COLLISION.

    A collision between two motor cycles which occurred yesterday afternoon in Carltoncrescent, Marrickville, resulted in two men being taken to Lewisham Hospital. They ...

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  5. METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL AT BOWRAL.

    The building illustrated above forms the first section of a comprehensive scheme, comprising three or four similar schoolhouses, as well as an administrative block. The building is self-contained, and provides excellent accommodation for both boarders and teaching staff. Miss A. Wheen, M.A., Dip. Ed., a daughter of the Rev. J. G. Wheen, has been appointed hoad mistress. She is an honours graduate ot the Melbourne University, and for four years was English ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. SHEFFIELD SHIELD,

    In the Sheffield Shield match between South Austialla and New South Wales at Adelaide, the home team has lost nine wickets for 376 runs. ...

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  7. IN COURT.

    No steps were taken this morning to obtain crows for any of the idle steamers in Melbourne, and the comedy of the picking-up places was played again. Interest centred in ...

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  8. MOTOR LORRY ACCIDENTS.

    A new motor lorry, which was proceeding to Uley on Wednesday was totally destroyed by fire as a result of an unusual accident. The vehicle left the road and collided with a ...

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  9. MR. G. E. JACKSON.

    The funeral of the into Mr. G. Ernest Jackson took place yesterday afternoon at Rookwood Cemetery. Mr. Jackson, who was 56, died at a private ...

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  10. CASUALTIES.

    Robert Leo, aged 42, of Coopor-street, Randwick, sustained injuries to the back yesterday when he fell a distance of about 36 feet from the roof of a building in Fovcaux-street on ...

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  11. UNION ATTITUDE.

    At the end of the Arbitration Court proceedings, officials of the Seamen's Union were reticent regarding the intentions of the senmen. They would not pay whether they ...

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  12. SUICIDE AT NEWTOWN.

    At an inquest yesterday regarding the death of Leslie Raymond Isenhood, aged 26 years, whom the City Coroner found committed suicide by shooting himself at Newtown on ...

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  13. FIRE STATION FOR MERRYLANDS.

    A fire station is to be erected at Merryland[?] immediately. ...

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  14. MISS GERTRUDE PALMER.

    The Rev. Canon Beck read the burial service in the Church of England portion of the South Head Cemetory yesterdny over Miss Gertrude Palmer, when relatives and n few old friends ...

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  15. COAL FIND AT ULAN.

    A test of 1 ton 3cwt of coal from the recent find at Ulan has been made, at the Mudgee gasworks. The test disclosed the satisfactory yield of 12,600 feet of gas. The coke was of ...

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  16. LATE MR. W. M. KENNEDY.

    Mr. Kennedy, who died suddenly at Strath-field, on Thursday, was a senior inspector of schools. He joined the Education Department over 40 years ago as a pupil teacher, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  17. LAWN TENNIS.

    Serious competition for the the teams' championships began yesterday afternoon when the eliminating rounds were begun following upon the last preliminary round which took place in the morning. Important ...

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  18. VETERAN WHEELWRIGHT.

    Mr. Edward Seifleet, who has just celebrated his 81st birthday, claims to be the oldest working wheelwright and blacksmith in the State. He was borne at Moree, but has lived in ...

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  19. FALL FROM HORSE.

    A telephone messagewas received at Wingham this morning that William Easton, a resident of Wingham, was thrown from his horse while riding after cattle on the Upper Hastings ...

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  20. NORTHERN COALFIELDS.

    A strike occurred yesterday at New Greta colliery on account of a demand for extra payment for places over and above the ordinary allowance for dirt. Aberdare Central ...

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  21. NO STEAMERS MANNED.

    Seamen assembled at the Mercantile Marine Office at 10 o'clock this morning, and remained until 11 o'clock, the hour decided at their special meeting. At about half-past ...

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  22. MOTOR ACCIDENTS.

    A motor cycle and a motor car came into collision on High-street. Both were damaged, and their respective drivers, P. King and J. K. Sharpe, escaped. ...

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  23. TUGGERAH RAILWAY FATALITY

    Mr. Keith T. Holland, of Seemore, writing to the editor regarding the fatality at the Tuggerah level crossing on Sunday, when a train crashed into a motor car and killed ...

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  24. HARD COURTS.

    The following fixtures are set down for the weekend on association courts:- Saturday.—Men's open doubles: 1.45, Hopman and Lee v O'Keefe and Rowe, Sherwood and Jones v ...

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  25. NEWSPAPER STRIKE.

    The strike which occurred among the journalists employed by the "Labour Daily," Ltd., on Thursday partially collapsed yesterday, when the chapel decided to resume ...

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  26. PRACTICAL SYMPATHY.

    An instance of practical sympathy by neighbours was shown by farmers at Wallaroobie. Mr. Thomas Anderson lost his wife, who was fatally burnt as a result of an accident caused ...

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  27. PRICE OP BREAD.

    Because of the advanced flour rates, the price of bread has been increased one halfpenny a leaf. The new rates, which come into operation on Monday next, will be: Delivered, ...

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  28. A HOPEFUL SIGN.

    One of the principal topics on the waterfront at Fremantle to-day was the changed attitude of the seamen regarding the times of picking up members of the crews, and their ...

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  29. KIOWA NIGHT TOURNAMENT.

    The draw for to-night is:- Court 1.—7.30, ladies' doubles championship. Miss O'Connor and Mrs. Jermyn v Miss Hunt und Miss Mcinnis. ...

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  30. STOLEN LUGGAGE.

    At the City Court to-day, Robert Bradley, aged 30 years, and William Sunby, aged 25 years, were charged with having stolen women's wearing npparel of the value of ...

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  31. YOUNG MAN'S SUICIDE.

    A young man, a returned soldier, named Ernest E. Naylon, who has been resident at Barmedman for the past three months, died from the effects of strychnine poison on the ...

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  32. MALLINA HELD UP.

    Another vessel was added to the long list of steamers out of commission in Brisbane when the shipping dispute was extended to the A.U.S.N. Company's steamer, Mallina ...

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  33. SYDENHAM-BANKSTOWN COMPETITION.

    Monday: Verona v Glenrowan 1, No. 1 court;. Avonlen v Campsie (ladies), No. 2 court; Olympic v Glenrowan (ladies), No. 3 court); Wuratah v Glenrowan 14., No. 4 court. ...

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  34. LORD MAYOR VISITS NEWCASTLE.

    The Lord Mayor of Sydney yesterday paid a visit to Newcastle, and was tendered a civic reception. Mr. M. Charlton M.P., said he felt certain that Alderman Stokes would ...

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  35. ACCIDENT TO IMMIGRANT.

    A. Macfarlane, a young Scottish emigrant, was run over by a 10-ton loaded waggon at Rannock on Thursday. He is supposed to have been tripped by the reins. He was injured in ...

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  36. NEW ZEALAND WOOL SALE.

    At the Wanganui wool sale the prices were very satisfactory, all though not as high as at the first sale in November. Fine wools sold at about par with the December sales, any change being in sellers' ...

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  37. RAILWAY OFFICIALS.

    A public meeting this afternoon carried resolution strongly protesting against the proposal of the Railway Commissioners to clos[?] the superintendent's office at Parkes. The ...

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  38. CHATSWOOD TO BALMORAL.

    The tramway authorities notify that, commencing from to-morrow, a through service of trams will be run from Chatswood and Lane Cove to Balmoral. ...

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  39. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 214 words
  40. ATHLETICS.

    The eighth round of the inter-club competition for the Thompson cup will commence at the Sydney Sports Ground this afternoon. The competition is at an interesting stage, and much will depend on ...

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  41. BARRIER MINERS.

    By to-night's express for Adelaide 15 union representatives will take their departure for Melbourne for the purpose meeting representatives of the mining companies in ...

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  42. THE HOBSONS BAY.

    The Australian Commonwealth liner Hobsons Bay will leave Melbourne at six o'clock to-morrow morning for Low Head, at the month of the River Tamar. She is expected ...

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  43. ORANGE AREA COMMISSIONER.

    BATHURST.—The Advance Bathurst League passed a resolution protesting against Area Commissioner Williams being stationed at Orange, in view of the suggestion of the ...

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  44. BOXING.

    J. Dillon, of Darlinghurst, and L. Johnson, of Western Australia, will be oppenents at the Stadium this evening in a scheduled 20-round contest. There will also be several four-round bouls. ...

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  45. BITTEN BY SNAKES.

    A boy named Mumford was taken to the hospital from Yarrowitch, having been bitten on a leg in two places by a snake while walking in some ferns. He fastened a ligature ...

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  46. SOLDIERS SUPPORTED.

    The Sailors' mid Soldiers' Mothers, Wives, mid Widows' Association passed a resolution expressing its decision to stand firm on the principles for preference to the returned ...

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  47. EARTH TREMOR.

    Respecting the earth tremor which was felt in several suburbs last Wednesday, a correspondent writes from Summer Hill reporting that on the evening in question three people ...

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  48. MOTORING.

    With a view to assisting not only its own members, but motorists generally, the touring department of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia has collected detailed information which is made public, for the ...

    Article : 298 words
  49. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 249 words
  50. ENGINE-DRIVERS.

    The Council of Action of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association will meet to-day to consider what action is to be taken in regard to employers who have ...

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  51. HYDRO ELECTRIC SCHEME.

    A further move has been made regar[?] the proposal of the Public Works Department to supply several towns in the southern part of the State with electricity for power ...

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  52. MOLONG-DUBBO RAILWAY.

    Some postponement has become necessary in the date for the official opening of the first section of the Molong-Dubbo railway from Molong to Yeoval. The Minister for Works ...

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  53. MR. LAMB'S REPORT.

    Printed copies of the findings of Mr. Lamb, K.C., who acted ns a Royal Commission to inquire into charges of graft affecting City Council transactions, have been forwarded to ...

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  54. BOY SCOUTS.

    Headed by a life and drum band, about 500 Boy Scouts, including the visiting troup of New Zealanders, marched from the Town Hall yesterday morning to the Prince Edward ...

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  55. EASTWAY SHIELD.

    Entries for the fourth annual contest for the East-way Shielf championship of New South Wales with Mr. C. F. Norris, race secretary, of the Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales, at the clubhouse, ...

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  56. CHILD WELFARE.

    The Lady Mayoress (Miss Cecilia Walsh), who has always manifested an interest in child welfare, has received from Mr. C. C. P. Godhnrd, general manager, Co-operative ...

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  57. TO-DAY.

    Criterion Theatre: "The Green Goddess," 2, 8. Grand Opera House: "Rosie O'Reilly," 2.15, 8. Her Majesty's: "Betty," 2, 8. Theatre Royal: "Wildflower," 2, 8. ...

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  58. MAITLAND STOCK SALEYARDS.

    Maitland Municipal Council's saleyar[?] vide the greatest fat stock-selling centre outside the metropolis, and through them the butchers of Newcastle, South Maitland ...

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  59. IN TOUCH BY WIRELESS.

    It is expected that vessels will be in toueh by wireless to-day as follow:- Hobart: Tanda, Wear, Hobsons Bay, Loongana, Narrana. ...

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  60. QUEENSLAND GOLD YIELD.

    The approximate gold yield of Queensland for 1924 was 95,356 fine oz, valued at £405,013, compared with 84,814oz and £360,266 in 1923. ...

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  61. LORD HOWE ISLAND.

    According to information received by the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Fitzpatrick, the financial condition of Lord Howe Island improved last year. The operations of ...

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  62. A.L.P. SELECTIONS.

    The following nominations were received by the A.L.P. executive last night for the East Sydney Federal electorate:—J. E. West, M.P., R. Bates, N. Connolly, T. Hodge. The ...

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  63. SAVED FROM DROWNING.

    Percy Gauchet (19) and his sister [?] were bathing in the Hunter River at Elderslie, when the girl got into difficulties in a strong current. The lad held his sister up, ...

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  64. LATE SHIPPING.

    ADELAIDE (1084m).—Dep: Jan. 9, Anchoria, s, for Fremantle; Komura, s, for Sydney, via Edithburg; Key West, s, for Geelong; Mandalay, s, for Tasmania. FREMANTLE (2466m).—Arr: Jan. 9. Minderoo, [?] ...

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