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  2. PUBLIC SERVICE CONFERENCE.

    The Interstate Conference of elected delegates of State Public Service organisations was continued in Sydney yesterday, Mr. A. McD. Martin (Victoria), presiding. ...

    Article : 337 words
  3. SPORTING.

    Owing to overnight rain the middle grass track at Ranawick was rather heavy yesterday morning. There was very little work done against the watch. [?] did a working gallop over about a mine, and ...

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  4. OUR NEW ALLY'S REPRESENTATIVE.

    Mr. Brittain represented the United States in Nantes, France, from 1897 until 1902, when he was appointed to Kaehl, Germany, whore he remained until 1907. He repreaented his Government in Prague from 1907 to 1913, and subsequently acted as Consul-Goneral in Coburg, Germany. In 1914 Mr. Brittain was appointed to ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. STATE POLITICS.

    "After a perusal of Mr. Fuller's reply in yesterday's 'Horuld' to my criticism of Mr. Holman's summary of the political situation," said Mr. John Storey last night, "I feel ...

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  6. FEDERAL ELECTIONS

    A meeting of women, promoted by the Woollahra Women's Reform League, was held in the Congregational School Hall, Woollahra, yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of ...

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  7. NATIONAL RALLY.

    Rain, and the threatening monace of more rain, interfered a good deal with tho attendance at the National rally held at the Town Hall last night. The body of the great ...

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  8. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded yesterday:— CITY TATTFRSALL'S AUTUMN MEETING. Hurdle Race: Coominya, Algous. Novice Handicap: Queen Clarit, Downstream. ...

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  9. CITY TATTERSALL'S AUTUMN MEETING

    The following remain in after declaration of forfeit for the principal handicaps:— Denman Stakes, 6f.—La Steppe, 9st 101b, Spurn, 9st 81b; Secret Service, 9st; Dame Acre 8st; Quinn's ...

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  10. AVIATOR'S DEATH.

    "There is no doubt that this boy—for he was only a boy—had done a great deal to advance the art of aviation," said the coroner (Dr. Cole) in giving his verdict at the ...

    Article : 154 words
  11. I.W.W. IN THE UNIONS.

    Despite the vigorous assurance to the contrary from members of tue P.L.L., certain occurrences in the ranks of individual unions from time to time provide evidence of the ...

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  12. CESSNOCK JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the races to take place on Saturday next:— April Handicap, lm.—Dickman, 9st; Chiel Boy, 8st 10lb; Prudent Spite, 8st 51b; Melt, 7st 71b; ...

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  13. WAR CASUALTIES.

    Captain (Dr.) Brian Mack, A.A.M.C., has been killed in France. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Mack, of Manly, and was educated at Sydney Grammar School and Sydney ...

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  14. MILITARY MEDAL.

    Mrs. Laura Brewer, Neutral Bay, has received news that her youngeat son, Sergeant Victor Brewer, of the Field Artillery, has been awarded the military medal and mentioned in ...

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  15. UPPER HOUSE.

    A case of great interest was heard in the Supreme Court to-day, before the Chief Justice, when William F. Taylor, Bartley Fahey, and William Stephens, members of the ...

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  16. REPATRIATION.

    Senator Millen, Vice-President of the Executive Council, and Minister in charge of repatriation, will make an important speech on repatriation this afternoon at a meeting ...

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  17. KENSINGTON RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the pony and galloway meeting on the 25th inst.:— Maiden Handicap, 5½f.—Stage Struck, 8st 71b; Jerry Jerome, 8st 51b; Coolafton, 8st 31b; Boyle, 8st 11b; ...

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  18. WEST SYDNEY.

    For two hours on Wednesday night Mr. G. C. Gillespie, selected National candidate for West Sydney, and other speakers with him, were accorded an attentive hearing at the ...

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  19. ELECTRIC SUPPLY.

    A minute has been prepared by the Lord Mayor, Alderman R. D. Meagher, in reference to the enforced restrictions upon the city eleetric light service owing to the shortness of ...

    Article : 236 words
  20. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    Wheat and flour, quiet. Bran, steady demand, £4/2/6. Pollard, £5/10/ to £5/12/6. Barley neglected, 3/6 to 3/9 for best English, 2/6 to 2/9 for Cape. Chaff, 65/ to 67/6 ex trucks Mile End, bags included. ...

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  21. FATAL BOXING CONTEST.

    Whilst a boxing contest was in progress at the Rushcutter Bay Stadium on Wednesday night between Thomas Roiston and Gilbert Alexander, the latter received a blow ...

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  22. DIED OF WOUNDS.

    Corporal Farquhar H. A. Smith, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Alex. Smith, of West Leederville, Western Australia, died of wounds in France. He was formerly a resident of ...

    Article : 117 words
  23. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 142 words
  24. RABBIT SUPPLY.

    Under the methods adopted by the department controlled by the Assistant Minister (Senator Russell), it is hoped to have a better supply of rabbits available for the public at ...

    Article : 124 words
  25. LAND VALUES LEAGUE.

    The Freetrade and Land Values League is, by letter, submitting the following questions to each candidate:—I. Will you, if elected, take practical steps to reduce the cost of ...

    Article : 142 words
  26. A STRANGE DISEASE.

    A mysterious sickness, believed to be cerebro spinal meningitis, in a virulent form, has broken out at Goondiwindi and Dalby. In some cases the patients are stricken with ...

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  27. DIED OF ILLNESS.

    Private Jack W. Cooper, second son of Mr. J. H. Cooper, of Illilliwa Station, Hay, has died of pneumonia in France. The deceased, who was 24 years of age, fought at Gallipoll, from ...

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  28. RAIN IN THE CITY.

    The intermittent rain continued throughout yesterday and evening, and unpleasant conditions ruled. The rain varied in character from a "drizzle" to heavy showers, and was ...

    Article : 104 words
  29. ADVERTISMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 177 words
  30. IN THE WEST.

    The Opposition leader (Mr. Scaddan) made his entry into the Federal election campaign at West Guildford on Wednesday night, when he spoke in support of the Nationalist ...

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  31. AUSTRALIAN AIR SQUADRONS' FUND.

    Donations for two more New South Wales battleplanes have boen presented to the Imporial War Office during the week, viz., the New South Wales No. 14, subscribed and ...

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  32. GOSFORD RACING CLUB.

    Appended are the weights for the meeting on Tuesday next:— Maiden Handicap, 6f,—Silver Thread, 9st; Kenilworth Belle, 8st 131b, Sorry, 8st 111b; Recamier, 8st 111b; ...

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  33. ELECTORAL REFORM.

    The early introduction of an amending bill to provide for the proportional representation system was urged by a large deputation, which yesterday waited upon the Minister for Local ...

    Article : 215 words
  34. WOUNDED.

    Mrs. H. Lakeman, of 90 William-street, North Sydney, has been advised that her son, Private Leslie J. Lakeman, has been wounded. His eldest brother was killed at Lone Pine, ...

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  35. RED CROSS.

    The executive of the Red Cross Society met yesterday. The news was received with regret that owing to the indisposition of the Lady Edeline Strickland it would not be ...

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  36. IN HOSPITAL.

    Alderman and Mrs. J. Chandler, Bayswaterroad, Roseville, and late of Katoomba, have received information that their son, Sapper Glen E. P. Chandler, of the Field Engineers, ...

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  37. DISTURBED MEETING AT BRISBANE.

    Lieutenant-Colonel Plane, Nationalist candidate for Brisbane, addressed a meeting in Albert Hall last night. Right throughout the meeting the Opposition element at the back ...

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  38. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's: "House that Jack Built," 7.45. Criterion Theatre: "Daddy Long Legs,' 8.10. Theatre Royal: "The Pink Lady," 7.50. Grand Opera House: "Story of the Rosary," 8. ...

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  39. MISSING.

    Private E. J. Dunleavy, son of Mrs. Dunleavy, 38 Joseph-street, Ashfield, has been reported missing since November 14, 1916. ...

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  40. BROWN COAL.

    Important recommendations for the utilisation of brown coal are contained in a report which the Premier (Mr. Alex. Peacock) has received from the executive of the Institute ...

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  41. LATE LIEUT. RANKIN.

    The funeral of the late Lieutenant James W. G. Rankin, Army Service Corps, took place last Saturday at Woronora cemetery. Lieut. Rankin for many years took an active ...

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  42. SHORTAGE OF MINERS.

    The total number of men registered as working in the Broken Hill mines at the end of 1916 was 6392, and at the Easter holidays the total was 7161, when several plants ...

    Article : 79 words
  43. COST OF LIVING.

    The monthly statement has been issued by the Government Statistician Mr. J. B. Trivett), showing the price levels of food and groceries in Sydney between July, 1914, the month ...

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  44. BANK MANAGER CHARGED.

    At the Lismore Police Court to-day a charge of embezzling £781 was preferred against Francome Haldon Richardson, manager of the Byron Bay branch of the Commercial Bank. ...

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  45. ENGINE DRIVERS' AWARD.

    As a result of the compulsory conference under the Arbitration Act, an agreement has been entered into between the Federated Enginedrivers' and Firemen's Association and ...

    Article : 84 words
  46. A BAD MEMORY.

    Sir,—Ex-Senator Watson's egregious effort to draw a red herring across his trail decoives nobody. What I said in effect was that he, as one who had enjoyed the Loyal ...

    Article : 178 words
  47. EXTRAVAGANCE DENIED.

    Reference was made yesterday by the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) to the statement by Mr. Conroy at Parramatta on Friday night that "Mr. Hughes had been the most ...

    Article : 294 words
  48. BRICKLAYERS' WAGES.

    At a meeting of the Master Builders' Association on Tuesday, Mr. Brown intimated that the Bricklayers' Wages Board had that evening announced the new award, which came ...

    Article : 121 words
  49. UNION AND NON-UNION LABOUR.

    A temporary settlement has been reached in the dispute between the unions and the Public Works Department regarding the employment of non-unionists at the State ...

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  50. ST. IGNATIUS' OLD BOYS.

    The annual dinner of the St. Ignatius College Old Boys' Union was held at Baumann's Cafe on Thurbdny evening, Dr. James liughes presided. Among those present were the ...

    Article : 96 words
  51. "OUR WOUNDED HEROES."

    An order has been issued under the War Precautions Regulations prohibiting the use of the expressions "Our Wounded Heroes' Depots," and "Our Wounded Hero Brand," in ...

    Article : 40 words
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