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  2. CONFERENCE AT MUDGEE.

    A conference of delegates from recruiting associations throughout the district Avas held at Mudgee on Tuesday night. Private Fleming, M.P., presided. There were present: ...

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  3. THE TEAWLERS.

    Mr. T. R. Bavin, instructed by the Crown Solicitor, applied on behalf of the Minister for Labour and Industry yesterday to Mr. Justice Heydon, sitting in Chambers, for a ...

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  4. AE2.

    Engineer Lieutenant-Commander Paterson, R.N., now in Sydney, has received a letter from Mrs. Stoker, mother of Commander Dacre Stoker, of AE2, the Australian ...

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  5. WATERSIDE WORKERS.

    Trouble has arisen between the wharflabourers and the agents for an oversea vessel over the question of the re-engagement of men to work ships. Shipping agents in ...

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  6. WAR CASUALTIES.

    Mr. Alex. Paterson, of Toowoomba, who is in Sydney at present, received news by the last English mail that his cousin, Lieut. David W. S. Paterson, of the Royal Flying Corps. ...

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  7. SPORTING.

    Ruin yesterday caused the postponement of the Ascot Racing Clubs pony and galloway meeting until to-day. Special trams will run direct to the course, and the ordinary Botany ...

    Article : 244 words
  8. CLYDE WORKERS.

    The Ministry of Munitions states that Kirkwood had curried out his threat to return to Glasgow in defiance of the law, and his rearrest had been ordered. ...

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  9. DIED OF WOUNDS.

    Private J. Brosnan, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Brosnan, of Pyrmont, died on January 13 of wounds received at the Somme battle. He also received wounds at the battle of ...

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  10. DEATH FROM MENINGITIS.

    Private A. D. Courtney has died in England from meningitis. He was a native of England, but lived in Lithgow before enlisting. He took a great interest in sport. ...

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  11. WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

    A number of women demanded an interview with the Prime Minister, Mr. Lloyd George, on the subject of woman suffrage. They sat on the steps of his house in Downing-street for four ...

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  12. ILL.

    Driver Walter Hellyer, son of Mr. H. Hellyer, of Leichhardt, has been admitted into Alexandria Hospital suffering from influenza. Driver Hellyer has been serving with the ...

    Article : 141 words
  13. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    Scratchings recorded yesterday were as follow:- A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. St. Leger Stakes.—Sir Varco, Hecton, ...

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  14. BRITAIN IN WAR TIME.

    Mr. Norman H. Murray, of [?] M'Lachian and Murray, soli[?] has returned to Sydney after [?] sence of ten months, says that [?] ...

    Article : 214 words
  15. APPEAL BY QUEENSLAND PREMIER.

    A recruiting meeting was held at Albertequare to-day, the object being to awaken interest in the recruiting campaign. Several thousand people were present. ...

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  16. FROST IN BRITAIN.

    The frost in Britain shows no sign of breaking. The hydraulic gear at the West India dock is frozen, blocking the entrance. lce has formed in the London docks for the first time ...

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  17. NOW REPORTED WELL.

    Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Metcalfe, Orakel, Young, have received word that the news that their son, Corporal A. Selwyn Metcalfe, of the 1st Light Horse, had been wounded was ...

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  18. TASMANIAN RACING CLUB.

    The Tasmanian Racing Club's summer carnival was opened at Elwick this afternoon, in fine weather. There was a big crowd on the course, which was in splendid order. Details: ...

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  19. ELECTORAL REFORM.

    The official report of the Speaker's conference regarding electoral reform generally confirms the forecast given a fortnight ago. The conference recommends the suffrage for ...

    Article : 197 words
  20. CHARGE AGAINST MILITARY OFFICER.

    Fresh charges were preferred against Lieutenant David Clayton Howell-Price at the Central Police Court yesterday. He was charged with having, on December 21, 1916, ...

    Article : 249 words
  21. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    In the Assembly to-day the Treasurer [?] in answer to a question, that the amount [?] Government debeutures issued by the [?] Ministry in respect of purchases for [?] ...

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  22. BUSH DANGERS.

    Mr. Andrew Glenn, of North Yathoug station, Jerilderie, with three others, had a fearful experience last week on the plains between Oxley township, on the Lachian ...

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  23. WAR SERVICE.

    The town of Orange and the district of which it is the centre has played a conspicuous part in raising men and money in connection with the war. When the war ...

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  24. NEW ZEALAND VISITORS.

    The National Union of Women's Societies yesterday entertained Mr. Massey and Sir Joseph Ward. The speakers, who included, Mrs. Fawcett and Lady Frances Balfour, ...

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  25. GIFTS OF BATTLEPLANES.

    Mrs. C. H. Macintyre (executrix of the [?] Mr. Donald Macintyre, Kayuga Station, [?] wellbrook) has presented the sum of [?] a battleplane for the imperial Government [?] ...

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  26. WIDESPREAD RAINFALL.

    Widespread rainfall was again reported in New South Wales yesterday morning, almost every part of the State being affected. Some very heavy falls occurred in the Hunter ...

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  27. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The agitation has been renewed in Southern Riverina to secure a through train service between Melbourne and Sydney via Tocumwal. The service was promised, but owing to the ...

    Article : 544 words
  28. BRITISH PURCHASES.

    A meeting was held in the Town Hall last night for the purpose of forming a branch of the Win-the-War League. The principal speakers were Mr. A. H. Poynton, ...

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  29. MELBOURNE LIVE STOCK [?]

    In the live stock market to-day [?] were entered, comprising 1635 bullocks and and including 500 from New South Wales[?] was a moderately good one, and included [?] ...

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  30. LIBERAL ASSOCIAIONS.

    At the annual meeting of the Chatswood branch of the Liberal Association the following were elected office-bearers:—President, Mr. J. M. Callaghan; vice-presidents, Messrs. ...

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  31. MEXICAN ADMINISTRATION.

    It is stated that President Wilson will fully recognise the Curranza Administration in Mexico. ...

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  32. STATION REPORTS.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., Ltd., have received the following telegrams reporting rain:— Noondoo Station, St, George, Q., dated January 23. —"Rainfall January 22: Noondoo 124 points, Narine ...

    Article : 254 words
  33. CAMPERDOWN TURF CLUB.

    At the Camerdown Turf Club's meeting on Monday the race for the principal event resulted us under:- CAMPERDOWN CUP of 300 sovs., 1½m. Alice M'Calloch's Tulkara, by Challenger (imp.) ...

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  34. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 149 words
  35. ENORMOUS PROFITS.

    The United States Steel Corporation's net earnings for three months were £21,000,000. ...

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  36. SOLDIERS' DEPENDENTS.

    The State War Council yesterday decided to ask the Federal authorities to make it compulsory for soldiers with dependents to allot 4s a day minimum, instead of 3s, as at ...

    Article : 151 words
  37. CASUALTIES.

    An inquiry was conducted by the Acting City Coroner yesterday into the circumstances connected with the death of William Harper, who died at Sydney Hospital on January 29 ...

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  38. RAIN IN WEST DARLING DISTRICT.

    Another 64 points of rain were registered at Broken Hill yesterday and last night, making 342 points for the month. Rain [?] over the whole of the West Darling distriet, averaging from half an inch to an ...

    Article : 147 words
  39. [?]MOND TROTTING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the handicap for the trotting meeting to-morrow:- Windsor Handicap, [?]—Toxin, Lady Winn, L.C.H., Lady Nearea, [?] Kingswood, [?] 10s; ...

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  40. RARATONGAN SOLDIER'S DEATH.

    The hon. secretary of the Neav Zealand Soldiers' Reception Society, Sydney, writes:- A Raratonga volunteer, William Ruka, who dropped out of the ranks of his reg[?]nt ...

    Article : 258 words
  41. BULLET WOUND IN THE TEMPLE.

    George Colley, 44, a carter, was found at his home, Shepherd-street, Darlington, lying on the floor with a bullet wound in the temple. Alongside was a six-chambered ...

    Article : 59 words
  42. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 126 words
  43. NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL.

    The Minister for Public Health, Mr. Fitz[?] yesterday said the Government was not guilty of neglect in the provision at accommodation for infectious cases at the Royal ...

    Article : 99 words
  44. A BRAVE MAN'S DEATH.

    The death of Alfred Augustus Thomas, who attempted to stop a runaway horse in Oxford-street, was the subject of an inquiry at the City Coroner's Court yesterday. ...

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  45. FATAL FALL DOWN A STA WAY

    In the case of George Cordeaux, a native of England, who died at Sydney Hospital, following a fall down a stairway on a steamer berthed at Circular Quay on January 28, the ...

    Article : 49 words
  46. VICTORIA PARK RACING CLUB.

    Following are the weights for Saturday:- [?] Handicap [?]—Paspa[?] Happy [?] [?] Head Master, [?] Baleake, [?] [?] 7st 12lb; [?] ...

    Article : 601 words
  47. MOTOR LORRY ACCIDENT.

    On Tuesday evening Archie William Prentice, 26, living at Allandale, Wentworth-street, Homebush, was driving a motor lorry along Parramatta-road, Ashfield, when something ...

    Article : 107 words
  48. SHIRE ELECTIONS.

    BLUE MOUNTAINS.—C Riding: S. H. Walker, [?] S. H. Riches, 257; J. T. Wall 255; W. H. Hall, 164. CAMBERWARRA.—A Riding: T. Watson, J. Nelson. B. Riding: H. Craham, R. Lumsden. C Riding: ...

    Article : 305 words
  49. DECREASED BEER OUTPUT.

    Speaking to-day at a meeting of the shareholders of Fitzgerald's Brewing and Malting Company, Castlemaine, Mr. G. P. Newman, chairman of directors, said that since 6 ...

    Article : 67 words
  50. PURIFICATION OF SEWERAGE.

    The Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage at yesterday's meeting approved of a new system for the purification of sewerage, which involves a total cost of £30,050, ...

    Article : 148 words
  51. TO-DAY.

    Recruiting Meeting: Eastwood School of Arts, [?] Christian Endeavour Week. Her Majesty's Theatre: "The Cinema Star," [?] Criterion Theatre: "Mum Dawson, [?] ...

    Article : 76 words
  52. FARMS IN WAR AREA.

    The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, which is taking an interest in the proposals for the agricultural restoration of the war-devastated districts in the ...

    Article : 94 words
  53. STATE LIME WORKS.

    The State limeworks, situated between Wingham and Taree, which have been leased by the Broken Hill Proprietary Company, have been again opened up, after having been ...

    Article : 100 words
  54. FATAL FALL FROM PLANK.

    About 10 o'clock on Tuesday night Reginald Tripp, a coal-lumper, lately residing at Whiting-street, Gore Hill, North Sydney, was running a qlank on board the collier Woniora, ...

    Article : 97 words
  55. IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

    At a meeting hold under the auspices of the No-Imperial Federation League of N.S.W., at the School of Arts, Mr. J. M. Power preslding, a resolution was carried affirming that ...

    Article : 43 words
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