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  2. STUDENTS' DAY OUT.

    Thanks to the kindly divinities who sit in the seats of the Weather Bureau, no untoward conditions disturbed the even tenor of the annual commemoration procession on ...

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  3. THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' DAY OUT.

    Our University undergraduates are strong believers in the saying that all work and no play makes boys dull, and so once a year they leave the "studious University" and go ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 112 words
  4. ON THE LAND.

    At a period when Imperial feeling is uppermost in the mind, there is considerable gratification in realisation of the part that Australia has played during its comparatively ...

    Article : 1,092 words
  5. MR. FLOWERS AT MAITLAND.

    The visit of the Chief Secretary to the district yesterday afforded an opportunity for several deputations. These were introduced by Major Nicholson, but prior to receiving ...

    Article : 317 words
  6. FARMING IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Unfortunately, many stock diseases are rife in the Dominion. What is known as "bush sickness" attacks sheep and cattle in the country outlying Rotorua. The affected area ...

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  7. NORFOLK ISLAND.

    The Melanesian Mission steamer Southern Cross, Captain Sinker, arrived from Auckland on the afternoon of the 23rd ult. Next day all her mission cargo was landed, and on ...

    Article : 314 words
  8. VICTORIAN BUTTER FACTORIES.

    MELBOURNE.—The conference of the Butter and Cheese Factory Managers' Association was concluded on Friday. The greater portion of the proceedings were devoted to ...

    Article : 55 words
  9. THE MACQUARIE RIVER.

    BATHURST.—Mr. W. H. Webb, well known in agricultural and pastoral circles, points out that for some time past there has been no water in the Macquarie River for miles ...

    Article : 134 words
  10. MAMMOTH CABBAGES.

    ADELONG.—Two cabbages taken from Grady Bros.' vegetable garden have been exhibited here. One weighed 30lb and the other 28lb. Before stripped of the outer ...

    Article : 65 words
  11. B[?]ACHED WHEAT.

    PARKES.—A number of samples of bleached wheat have been forwarded to the Department of Agriculture by the local F. and S. Association for analysis, with a view of ...

    Article : 59 words
  12. SURVEYOR'S CONFERENCE.

    The Conference of the Surveyors-General of the Commonwealth and of New Zealand was concluded on Thursday. Consideration was given to the naming of places in Australia, ...

    Article : 202 words
  13. DICTRICT ITEMS.

    WOLLONGONG.—At the Illawarra Central Creamery on Monday last something of a record was put up in treating close on 8000 gallons of milk for the day. This clearly shows ...

    Article : 112 words
  14. DAIRYING.

    BLACKTOWN.—New arrivals, who are desirous of settling on the land locally, are greatly inconvenienced by absurd ordinances the shire council is endeavouring to enforce, ...

    Article : 394 words
  15. ARTESIAN BORES.

    BRISBANE.—Mr. Hood, president of the United Pastoralists' Association, and Mr. A. H. Whittingham, president of the Central and Northern ...

    Article : 128 words
  16. PRIZE PLAN FOR THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    The above plan is the one that secured the first prize in the Federal capital competition. the successful competitor being an American, Mr. Walter B. Griffin, of Chicago. The ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  17. COST OF LIVING.

    The following were appointed a Royal Commission to inquire into the cost of living and report by June 25:—Messrs. A. Fairbairn (importers' agent, Christchurch), E. Hall ...

    Article : 138 words
  18. AUSTRALIAN HISTORY PICTURES.

    Messrs. George Robertson and Co., Limited, have now issued a series of six beautiful Rembrandt photogravures, illustrating dramatic incidents in the exploration of Australia. The ...

    Article : 180 words
  19. PEEL RIVER LANDS.

    TAMWORTH.—A meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the Caledonian Hotel by the holders of land under lease, with the option of purchase from the Peel River and Mineral ...

    Article : 355 words
  20. VOMITING AND HEADACHE.

    Ailing housewives will find a true friend in Bile Beans. Mr. George Peters, Fairley, Mackenzie County. South Canterbury, N.Z., says:—"For a number of years my wife ...

    Article : 237 words
  21. CULTIVATION OF THE SOIL.

    Dr. R. Greig-Smith writes:—In your issue of [?]riday Mr. M. H. Reynolds has contributed an article, in which he refers to investigations at Rothamsted, England, and India. The ...

    Article : 554 words
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