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  2. UPPER HUNTER.

    At the State general elections of March. 1917, Mr. Abbott retained the Upper Hunter seat for the National party with a margin of about 500 votes. Slight majorities were ...

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  3. RECRUITING.

    On Friday last—the day of the appeal for 500 men—173 volunteers were examined at the Central Recruiting Depot in Hyde Park, of whom 113 were passed by the doctors. ...

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  4. HONOURED BROTHERS WHO DIED FOR THE EMPIRE.

    Sons of the late Mr. Henry Wallach and of Mrs. Wallach, of Bondi. Captain Clarence Wallach, M.C., the fifth son of the late Mr. Henry Wallach and Mrs. Wallach, of Bondi, died of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. WAR CASUALTIES.

    Mrs. J. A. Milne, of Le Bocage, Terrace-road, Marrickville has received news that her husband, Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. Milne, D.S.O., was killed on April 12. He left for the ...

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  6. RETURNING SOLDIERS

    The following soldier[?] from the Second Military District have been listed for return to Australia, and are actually en route from abroad:- NEW SOUTH WALES. ...

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  7. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 286 words
  8. CASUALTIES.

    Through failing down a flight of steps at his home at Gowrie-street, Newtown, on Saturday night, Thomas Reed sustained a fractured skull. He was taken by the Newtown District ...

    Article : 438 words
  9. ROSEVILLE BALLOTS.

    Keen interest is being displayed in these ballots, and names are coming in for No. 1 ballot for eligibles and No. 2 ballot for ineligibles. ...

    Article : 135 words
  10. METEOROLOGICAL REP0RTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 677 words
  11. EMPIRE DAY.

    Friday next will be Empire Day, and is to be fittingly celebrated this year, as in previous years. His Excellency the Governor, with Lady Davidson, will have a busy time ...

    Article : 418 words
  12. VICTORY POLICIES.

    Three of the life assurance offices doing business in Sydney have expressed their willingness to insure recruits for active service provided they have dependents. Following ...

    Article : 467 words
  13. WELCOME CLUBS.

    The ladies employed in the Commonwealth Bank, Moore-street, Sydney, have set an example that might well be followed by the employees of other large business houses in ...

    Article : 250 words
  14. SHIPPING.

    Saint Antoine s, 807 tons, Captain Terr[?], from Noumea. R. Towns and Co., agents. Unita, s, 3580 tons, Captain Lyche, from Vancouver. Union S. S. Company, agents. ...

    Article : 359 words
  15. THE LONG TUNNEL.

    To-day ore was met at the 325ft level—the deepest point reached in the Long Tunnel mine, and quite equal, it is reported, to the rich discoveries of old times in this famous ...

    Article : 41 words
  16. "STRONG POSTS."

    Mr. R. B. Orchard, Minister for Recruiting, states that he has received innumerable letters from the public asking for information concerning strong posts. ...

    Article : 588 words
  17. AUSTRALIANS HONOURED.

    Mr. F. J. Barnett, post and telegraph station-master at West Maitland, has received news that his son, Captain F. G. Barnett, has again been mentioned in despatches. ...

    Article : 208 words
  18. RED CROSS DAY.

    The amateur sportswomen of New South Wales, acting in conjunction with the New South Wales Sports Club, collected £537 at their stalls in Hunter-street on Red Cross ...

    Article : 471 words
  19. ABSENT-MINDED PUBLIC.

    The public almost daily carries resolutions unanimously that the Post Office is hopelessly absent-minded and dilatory. Mr. Webster, stung by perpetual taunts, is hitting back at ...

    Article : 172 words
  20. THE MAILS.

    DAILY, except Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday— South Australia, 5 p.m.; Victoria, 5 p.m. and [?] p.m.; Queensland, except Sunday and public holidays, noon. ...

    Article : 164 words
  21. DEPARTURES.—May 1[?].

    Wakatipu, [?], for Newcastle. Beulah, [?], for Melbourne. Broiga, trawler, for a cruise. [?]undaal, trawler, for a cruise. ...

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  22. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—May 20.

    Mataram, s, for Singapore, via port[?]; Wakatipu, a, for Launceston Boambee, s, for the Tweed River: Tambar, [?], for the Nambucca River, Eden, [?], for the Bermagui and Tathra, Tuncurry, [?], for Cape ...

    Article : 67 words
  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LAND SCANDALS.

    The report of the Pethick Board of Inquiry has been ma available. It completely vindicated the Surveyor-General, Mr. N. W Pethick, regarding the allegations against him ...

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  24. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ENLISTMENT.

    Replying to a protest by the Unley Voluntary Service Association in regard to the Governments' refusal to allow Mr. A. J. Hannan (Parliamentary draughtsman) to enlist ...

    Article : 128 words
  25. CLEARANCES.—May 18.

    Corrimal, s, 1140 tons, Captain Barnard, for Nonmea, via Built. Kadina, s, 2709 tons, Captain Webb, for Port Pirie. Paringa, [?], 1310 tons, Captain Hall, for Queensland ...

    Article : 196 words
  26. BRISBANE SOLDIERS' INSTITUTE.

    A dramatic incident occurred at the Soldiers' Institute yesterday when a returned soldier, who was not a member of the institute, accompanied by several members of the ...

    Article : 111 words
  27. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 164 words
  28. OLD MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

    An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Thomas Briggs, who was found with a bullet wound in his back at a cave where he resided on Lapstone Hill, north ...

    Article : 262 words
  29. MONTORO FROM SINGAPORE.

    Burns, Philp, and Co.s steamer Montoro is due to arrive to-day from Singapore. ...

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  30. SOLDIERS' POSTAL SERVICE.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) has received a report from the commandant of the Australian imperial Force in London, to the effect that, in consequence of ...

    Article : 111 words
  31. MANNING RIVER BAR.

    The Navigation Department advises that the Manning River har, which has been impossible for some time [?] is navigable for vessels of small draught. The entrance can only be made under favourable ...

    Article : 82 words
  32. THE "RYAN THOUSAND."

    The Premier, Mr. Ryan, referring to the reinforcements question on Saturday, stated that he hoped to see the Recruiting Committee during the week, when he would go into ...

    Article : 77 words
  33. HENRY GEORGE COMMITTEE.

    A meeting of land reformers was held on Friday night at the rooms, 65 Market-street, when a committee was formed for the propagation of the principles of the late Henry ...

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  34. NIAGARA FROM VANCOUVER.

    According to present arrangements the mail steamer Niagara will leave Vancouver on Wednesday for Sydney via ports. ...

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  35. MATARAM'S PASSENGERS.

    The Burns, Philp liner Mataram sails to-day at 12 noon, from Central wharf Miller's Point, for Singapore via Brisbane, Townsville Cairns, Thursday island, and Darwin. Passengers—Mesdames Callan, E. ...

    Article : 241 words
  36. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 words
  37. NEW SCHOOL AT BEXLEY.

    On Saturday afternoon the Minister of Education (Mr. James), accompanied by Mrs. James and Mr. Bagnall, M.L.A., opened a new Public school at Kingsgrove (Bexley). ...

    Article : 114 words
  38. LABOUR COUNCIL SECRETARY.

    The following have been nominated for the position of secretary to the New South Wales Labour Council, in succession to Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, M.L.C. who has been appointed a ...

    Article : 72 words
  39. MISSING SCHOONER.

    Fears are entertained locally for the safety of Rooney's, Ltd., timber schooner Swordfish. The vessel left Maryborough on May 1 with a cargo of timber for Townsville. She was ...

    Article : 132 words
  40. NORTHERN MINES.

    The following were the days worked by the pits during the fortnight:—Wallsend, Jesmond, Aberdare. Aberdare Central, Ellermore Vale, Ellermore Tunnel, Richmond Main, 11 days: ...

    Article : 100 words
  41. TOWN PLANNING.

    The federal executive council of the Australian Town Planning Conference and Exhibition, consisting of delegates from all the States of the Commonwealth, has concluded ...

    Article : 63 words
  42. ATUA DUE TO-DAY.

    Among the expected arrivals at this port to-day is the Union Company's island liner A[?]ua from Fiji and Samoa. As usual, the A[?]ua will berth at the company's wharf, Darling Harbour. ...

    Article : 40 words
  43. PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The Public service Association of New South Wales will hold a meeting on Wednesday night for the purpose of considering industrial arbitration as applied to direct ...

    Article : 72 words
  44. PARLIAMENTARY NOMINATION.

    T. E. Coates, solicitor, of Greymouth, and Harry Holland, formerly editor of the "Maoriland Worker," have been nominated for the Grey seat, rendered vacant owing to the ...

    Article : 49 words
  45. TELEGRPHIC SHIPPING.

    RICHMOND RIVER HEADS(33[?]).—May 19: Myee, s, and Mokau. s. bar[?]ound, inside. SMOKY CAPE (205[?]).—Pas[?]ed May 19, Chillagoe, s, 12.[?]5 p.m., Brundab, s, 12.35 p.m., Paringa, [?] ...

    Article : 539 words
  46. TO-DAY.

    Criterion: "Bird of Paradise,"[?] Her Majesty's: "Dick Whittington," 7.[?] Palace: "De Line Annie," 8. Grand Opera House: "Bad Girl of the Family. ...

    Article : 113 words
  47. FISH FOR BARRENJACK.

    A first consignment of 5000 young Murray cod was liberated in Barren Jack dam last week, and more are being sought for the same purpose. ...

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  48. NAVAL PROMOTIONS.

    The following promotions in the permanent naval forces of the Commonwealth (seagoing) have been gazetted:—To be lieutenant-commanders: Lieutenant K. H. L. Mackenzie and ...

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  49. PROMOTION.

    Lieut. Frank W. Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt, of Kiama, Dowling-street, Redfern, has been promoted to the rank of captain. He enlisted at the outbreak of the ...

    Article : 64 words
  50. LATE MR. L. F. HEYDON.

    A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Villa Marla Church, Hunter's Hill, this morning, at 10.30, for the repose of the soul of the late Mr. L. F. Heydon, M.L.C., ...

    Article : 63 words
  51. LARGE STEEL FURNACE.

    What will probably be the largest electric steel f[?]rnace in Melbourne is no[?] being constructed at the works of the Victorian Iron Rolling Company's mills in ...

    Article : 48 words
  52. BRICK YARD WAGES.

    A conference between the masters and the workmen in the brick-yard trade has resulted in an industrial agreement increasing the pay by 8d a day. ...

    Article : 32 words
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