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  2. SPLENDID RAINS.

    Rain has fallen over the eastern half of Australia. The immense monsoonal disturbance operating over Queensland on Saturday has, since ...

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  3. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Miss Dorothy Millar, of the Public school, Hermitage, South Australia, has been honourably mentioned in connection with Lord Meath's Empire Day essay competition. ...

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  4. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER[?]

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  5. NEW ZEALAND.

    By a substantial majority the Wellington branch of the Seamen's Union rejected the proposal to vote money in support of the Waihi strikers. ...

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  6. INTERSTATE TRADE.

    In the report now available of the conference of State Statisticians, which was held in Sydney in March, prominence is given to the importance of resuming the collection of ...

    Article : 370 words
  7. QUARANTINE ACTS.

    A bill to amend the Quarantine Act was introduced into the Senate on Thursday. It removes the section which has hitherto preserved the past operations of the State Quarantine ...

    Article : 279 words
  8. SHIPPING.

    Aramac, s, 2133 tons, Captain Cowle, from [?] Burns, Philp, and Co., Ltd., agents. Wyrecma, s, 6337 tons, Captain Grahl, from Melbourne burns, Philp, and Co., Ltd., agents. ...

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  9. WEST DARLING RAINFALL.

    Splendid rain started on Saturday over the Western Darling district, and continued for at least 48 hours. The fall in Broken Hill registered up to 9 a.m. yesterday was 388 ...

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  10. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

    The general manager of the bank of New Zealand has received a message from the London board, advising the declaration of a dividend of six per cent for the half-year, ...

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  11. JURY FOREMAN'S ACTION.

    The prosecution of two men for conspiracy it Blenheim took a curious turn yesterday. The Crown Prosecutor informed the Court that the foreman of the jury visited the police ...

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  12. DEPARTURES.—June 24.

    Marima, R.M.S., for Newcastle Maheno, s, for Newcastle. ...

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  13. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—June 25.

    Echunga, s (cargo only), for Western Australia; Burninyong, s (cargo only), for Queensland ports; Wyreema, s, for Cooktown; Aramac, s, for Melbourne, Tyrian, s, for Brisbane; Gosford, s, for Brisbane Water; ...

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  14. QUEENSLAND RAIN.

    Steady soaking rain begin to fall yesterday after noon, and continued throughout the night, 132 points being recorded at Allora and 134 at Hendon. This morning the weather was still showery, with heavy ...

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  15. PRIMITIVE METHODISTS.

    The New Zealand representative on the Primitive Methodist Church Union Conference, sitting at Norwich, has cabled "Conference granted our request for separation. We now ...

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  16. BOXING.

    In a 20-round contest at Dieppe for the world's bantam championship Ledoux knocked out Digger Stanley in the seventh round after a fine fight. ...

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  17. BORDER RAILWAYS.

    The Premier has expressed gratification at the statement made by the New South Wales Minister for Works, Mr. Griffith, and the Minister for Lands, Mr. Beeby, on Friday, ...

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  18. AIDS TO GAMBLING.

    Addressing the Grand Jury at Blenheim, Judge Chapman referred to the charge against two men of conspiring to defraud, by using the Telegraph Department as a vehicle for ...

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  19. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA VESSELS.

    Aeneas, s (Blue Funnel line), which should arrive at Capetown to-day, is due at London on July 11. Astjanax, s (Blue Funnel), left Glasgow May 10. She will be at Sydney about July 8. ...

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  20. TASMANIA.

    A deputation from the Tourist Association walled on the Minister for Lands (Mr. Mulcahy) and asked that the old Imperial penitentiary buildings at Port Arthur, mentioned ...

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  21. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 622 words
  22. PASSENGERS BY THE COMMONWEALTH.

    Passengers by the steamer Commonwealth, due to arrive at the Central Wharf to-day at daylight, are the following:—Mrs Houston and five children, Mr. R. Speirs, Miss A. Winer, Mr. S. Weinster, Mr. M. ...

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  23. STEEL WORKS.

    Keen interest is being evinced here regarding the Broken Hill Proprietary Company's intention to establish large steel works at Port Waratah. ...

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  24. LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLORS APPOINTED.

    The following ex-members of the Lower House have been appointed Legislative Councillors:—Sir W. J. Steward and Messrs. T. Parata and T. Y. Duncan. ...

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  25. OFFICIAL REGISTRATTONS.

    The official list of rainfalls registered in Queensland for the 48 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day is as follows:— Northern:—Atherton 112 points, Ayr 233, Balfe's ...

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  26. MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.

    A mysterious shooting case occurred in Surry Hills on Saturday night, as the result of which a young man, Frederick Newton, 20, a lift attendant, living in Clifdell-street, ...

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  27. NEW SETTLERS.

    During the past six months numerous people from England and elsewhere have come to Tasmania, many of them with capital, and a considerable number have settled down. Some ...

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  28. NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    A telegram which the Minister for External Affairs has received from the Administrator of the Northern Territory, Dr. Gilruth, states that the American land-seekers went ...

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  29. THE CISNEROS CONCERTS.

    The second of the concerts at which the stately mezzo with the great rich voice is starring drew a large and deeply-moved audience to the Town Hall last night. Mme. ...

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  30. PEA RIFLES.

    Among the measures to be submitted to the State Parliament during the next session, which commences in July, is a Pea Rifle Bill. It has been framed with the object of ...

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  31. ARCHDEACON NASH PROSTRATED.

    The recent proceedings in the law Courts have completely prostrated Archdeacon Nash. On Saturday evening he complained to Mrs. Nash that the strain had been too much for ...

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  32. QUEENSLAND.

    A tram collision resulting in much damage to cars occurred on the Kelvin Grove line at about 6 on Friday evening. A through car was descending the hill, and was pulled up, ...

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  33. HOBART AS A PORT.

    Following upon the recent announcement of the decision of the German-Australian Company to bring Tasmanian cargo direct to Hobart from Germany, instead of transhipping ...

    Article : 174 words
  34. ROUGH TIME AHEAD.

    In the Western districts, particularly towards the north, very heavy falls of rain have been recorded in many parts, the Mallee being well favoured. ...

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  35. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    BLUFF (1107m).—Arr: June 24, Moana, s, from Melbourne. Dep: June 24, Moeraki, s, for Melbourne. ...

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  36. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  37. VAN WAERWYCK'S PASSENGERS.

    The Royal Packet S. N. Company are in receipt of telegraphic advice from Thursday Island advising the departure of the steamer Van Wacrwyck, for Sydney, via Townsville and Brisbane. She has the following ...

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  38. HOTEL HOURS.

    A deputation of barmen, introduced by the secretary of the Labour Federation on Friday, requested the Premier and the Attorney-General to oppose the publicans' request for ...

    Article : 94 words
  39. DIRECTOS OF SUGAR EXPERIMENTS.

    The time for receiving applications for the position of Director of Sugar Experiment Stations, rendered vacant by the promotion of Dr. Gibson, has now expired. A number of ...

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  40. INDUSTRIAL PROSECUTIONS.

    Mr. G. C. Addison, Chief Industrial Magistrate, presided at the Industrial Court on Saturday. There were two cases for breaches of an award against the Electrolytic and ...

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  41. AMUSEMENTS.

    Large as the crowd was which thronged the Crystal Palace—the new and elaborate amusement resort in George street-on Saturday night, it was as nothing to that which poured in yesterday. when it was finally ...

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  42. BRITISH AND NORTH MINES.

    Rumours of an amalgamation of interests in the British Mine and the North Mine have been current for some days, and it is now known semi-officially that such an ...

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  43. THE FRENCH MAIL STEAMER.

    The French mail steamer Dumbea, from Noumea, anchored in Watson's Bay last night. She will berth at the M. M. wharf, Miller's Point, this morning. ...

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  44. AORANGI, FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

    The union companys mail steamer Aorangi, from San Francisco, is due to-day, and will berth at the E. and A. Wharf, West Circular Quay, at about dus[?] ...

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  45. REDEEMING TREASURY NOTES.

    The process of redeeming the Queensland Treasury notes, which were called in when the Commonwealth note issue was made, is proceeding steadily. During January the ...

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  46. NO HOLIDAY FOR MINERS.

    The Invincible colliery, Cullen Bullen, put in 11 days, while the Main Range collieries worked 10 shifts. At Oakey Park colliery 10 days were worked. To-day the collieries ...

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  47. ORARA'S NORTHERN MISSION.

    The steamer Cavanba has finished running to this port, her place being taken by the steamer Orara. This alteration is welcomed here. Although leaving Sydney the same time as the Cavanba on Saturday ...

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  48. STATE ELECTIONS.

    The annual conference of the Liberal Association of New South Wales will open in Sydney on Thursday, July 11, in the Masonic Hall, Castlereagh-street. The conference will ...

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  49. A NEW SINGER.

    Arrangements have been made to hold a concert in the Town Hall in order to give Mr. Cecil Sherwood, son of Superintendent Sherwood, the opportunity to make his debut as a singer. About sixty ladies and ...

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  50. MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.

    The Federal Government has appointed Professor Gilruth, Administrator of the Northern Territory, to the temporary rank of lieutenant-colonel On the unattached list ...

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  51. KAKAPO STILL AGROUND.

    The steamer Kakapo is still aground in Kelso Bay, River Tamar. She has been lightered by 500 tons of coal and more is being taken out to-night. ...

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  52. Y.W.C.A. FUND.

    To-day, the third day of the Y.W.C.A. campaign to raise £25,000 for the new building, yielded £944 12s 7d, and the total now stands at £4333 7s 10d. ...

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  53. CERTIFICATION OF NURSES.

    Steps were taken on Friday night for the election of two representatives of qualified; nurses on the Board for the Certification of Nurses in Queensland. At present the board ...

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  54. AUTOMATIC TELEPHONES.

    The Postal administration has not yet made up its mind that automatic telephones are a success on a large scale. It is awaiting with some anxiety a report on the ...

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  55. STEAMERS DUE TO-DAY.

    Buteshire, from Queensland ports. Levuka, from Fiji. Albany, from Hamburg. Commonwealth, from London. ...

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  56. THE KORAVICK CONCERTS.

    The second of a series of concerts in the Y.M.C.A. Hall was given last evening by Mr. Thuness Kovarick. This talented and youthful violinist opened with a concerto (No. 7) by De Beriot, in which his characteristic ...

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  57. FROZEN MEAT INDUSTRY.

    It is understood that at a meeting of representatives of the meat works this afternoon Mr. W. W. Hood was nominated for a position on the Royal Commission to inquire ...

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  58. KING SELECTION.

    The executive of the Liberal Association of New South Wales has upheld the appeal lodged by Mr. Manning against the selection of Mr. Dunn as candidate for King ...

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  59. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following particulars were, posted up at the G.P.O. last evening; Camden Haven Heads, depth of 9ft 3in on the bar, with a rise of 3ft. 6in. ...

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  60. THE LOCKROSE MURDER.

    The man Frisby, who is accused of having murdered a little girl named Wilson at Lockrose, and who attempted to commit suicide, is now stated to be showing improvement. ...

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  61. THE WARREGO.

    Captain Chambers, R.N., has made an inspection of the destroyer Warrego on behalf of the Naval Board. In the course of a brief Report Captain Chambers declares "that the ...

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  62. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    BRISBANE (516m).—Arr: June 23 Innamincka, s, from Cairns. June 24, Ophir, R.M.S, from London Eumeralla, s, and Gabo, s, from Rockhampton, Wollowra, s, and Peregrine, s, from Melbourne, Urilla, ...

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  63. MISS MARJORIE WRAY'S CONCERT.

    A grand concert will be Riven by Miss Marjorie Wray (from the studio of Mr. Percy Herford) to-night, at St. Georges Hall, Newtown, assisted by Miss Ivy Allen, Miss Amy Dellow, Messrs. Reg. ...

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  64. SEAMEN'S COMPENSATION.

    The regulations issued in connection with the Seamen's Compensation Act provide that medical referees shall receive £1 for a first examination. Masters of vessels employing ...

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  65. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    At the Sessions on Thursday the Japanese Yoyamoto was charged with murdering a countryman named Taketo on a lugger at Port Hediand on April 29. The evidence showed ...

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  66. FOOD STANDARDS.

    The Commissioner on Food Standards (Dr. Ashburton Thompson) took further evidence on Saturday. Local manufacturers stated that vinegar was made from acetic acid and ...

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  67. "THE-BLUE BIRD."

    Maurice Maeterlinck's symbolical fairy dream play that has been appreciated all over the world realised every expectation on its first production at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. It was given an ...

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  68. UMBRELLA SHOP ABLAZE.

    A fire was discovered in the rear portion of J. Hilderbrandt's umbrella and phonographic record shop, in High-street, about 4 o'clock this afternoon. A considerable amount ...

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  69. THE MOSMAN ROLL.

    The State Parliamentary roll for the Mosman division of the Middle Harbour dootorate has been completed, and shows a substantial increase. The total number ...

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  70. GRAND OPERA IN MELBOURNE.

    "Carmen" was staged by the Quinlan Opera Company on Saturday night, and, though on many other occsions during the season Her Majesty's Theatre has been packed, this house owing to the heavy booking, ...

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  71. FEDERAL BANK.

    Speaking at a Labour meeting at Ballarat on Friday evening, the Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Thomas) said that immediately the Commonwealth Bank had proved a ...

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  72. PRISONERS' ATTEMPTED ESCAPE.

    Three prisoners to the Perth lockup early on Friday morning cut through their cell bars and making a rope of their blankets reached the courtyard, where police were awaiting. ...

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  73. STRIKE AFTERMATH.

    An interesting trades union case is to be board in the Supreme Court to-morrow, arising out of the late carters and drivers' strike. F. Katz, secretary of the Carters and Drivers' ...

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  74. IN THE COUNTRY.

    The local branch of the Liberal Association has decided to send Messrs. W. Pugh and H. H. M'Gregor as delegates to attend the conference on July 11. ...

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  75. NO MORE SLUMS.

    In order to do away with, slums, the Australian Labour Federation decided to ask the Government to Introduce legislation fixing the minimum building allotment at 50ft by ...

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  76. KILLED BY A TRAIN.

    James A. Lawrence was run over and killed by a train at Collie on Friday. The previous night the deceased informed his brother-in-law that some women were after him for his ...

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  77. CENTENARIAN'S DEATH.

    The death occurred at the Benevolent Home of Michael Clogger, formerly a resident, of Nymboida, at the age of 102 years. He was a native of Ireland, and had resided in this ...

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  78. BONUS FOR BABIES.

    The Premier, at a Liberal meeting at Essendon on Friday, made a vigorous attack on the Labour party's proposals for a bonus to babies and the general scheme of pensions. ...

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  79. DOMINION TRADE.

    Mr. Buxton, Minister for Trade and Commerce, states that negotiations are still going on with the Commonwealth Government over the importation of potatoes into Australia. He ...

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  80. "NEVER BE CONTENTED."

    Speaking here on Friday night Mrs. Huxham, Women Workers' organiser, said that girls were now being well paid and were contented, but she did not want them to be contented. ...

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  81. PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS.

    The Minister for Defence announced to-aay that no more names would be registered for werk at the Victorian naval base, Westernport. First preference, Senator Pearce added, ...

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  82. TRADES HALL FREEHOLD.

    The Metropolitan Council of the Australian Labour Federation has decided to surrender the freehold of the Trades Hall to the government, and to accept a lease in perpetuity. ...

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  83. MAN JUMPS OVERBOARD.

    As the German ship Claus was leaving Newcastle at about 2 pm to-day on her way to Antofagasta, a sailor was seen to jump overboard when the vessel was near the Wave ...

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  84. THE LAW OF BUILDINGS.

    At the last general meeting of the local Government Clerk's Association, Mr. A. R. Bluett, solicitor (secretary of the Local Government Association), delivered a lecture of the powers of councils in relation to ...

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  85. STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE.

    Mr. A. R. Amos, assistant town clerk and secretary of the Bathurst Bowling Club, and a well-known sporting enthusiast, has mysteriously disappeared. He was last seen on ...

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  86. THE DOOMED KILT.

    The Bunyip Caledonian Society has agreed to support the Highland Society of New South Wales in its protest to the Minister for Defence against the abolition of the kilts. ...

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  87. A COSTLY DAM.

    At a meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board, A. Midson's amended tender for the construction of Cabbage Tree Creek dum, in which he reduced his original tender ...

    Article : 54 words
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