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  2. REFERENDUM.

    A keen debate took place in the Legislative Assembly last evening, when the proposal to introduce a bill to submit to a referendum the question of the reduction of the number of ...

    Article : 3,615 words
  3. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  4. AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS.

    A deputation from the Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia waited upon the Prime Minister to-day, and presented a number of resolutions passed at the Adelaide ...

    Article : 1,301 words
  5. VICTORIA.

    The report of the Chief Inspector of Factories shows that in 1886 1949 factories, employing 39,506 persons, were registered in Victoria; in 1909 there were 5248 factories, and 79,348 ...

    Article : 164 words
  6. SHIPPING.

    Namoi, s, 1414 tons, Captain Nilson, from Newcastle. Newcastle and Hunter River S. N. Company, Ltd., agents. Titania, s, 3613 tons, Captain Kroger, from South ...

    Article : 176 words
  7. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, in reply to Dr. Creed, said that full consideration would be given to the question raised by the hon. member as to the ...

    Article : 1,674 words
  8. DEPARTURES.—Aug. 17.

    Wimmera, s, for Auckland and other New Zealand ports. Pandora, yawl, for New Zealand. Wakatipu, s, for launceston. ...

    Article : 55 words
  9. NEWCASTLE.

    The following vessels were cleared at the Newcastle Customs-house:—Kirkcudbrightshire, ship, for Portland with 2340 tons coal, and nine tons ships' use; Manuka, s, for ...

    Article : 82 words
  10. NEW ZEALAND.

    Advices from Wanganui state that the Southern Cross Biscuit Company's premises were destroyed by fire. The insurances total nearly £8000. Sixty hands have been thrown ...

    Article : 41 words
  11. CLEARANCES.—Aug. 17.

    Wimmera, s, 3022 tons, Captain Wm. Waller, for Auckland and other New Zealand ports. Passengers:— Captain Chrisp, Messrs. Eastwood, Sebphi, T. Phillis, C. Phillis, J. R. King, J. H. Liggins, H. G. Innes, ...

    Article : 184 words
  12. RAILWAY SUPERANNUATION.

    Superannuation allowances paid under the railways fund last year amounted to £39,240, representing grants to 622 people. At the end of the year there were actually 986 ...

    Article : 46 words
  13. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    Two measures of considerable importance were introduced in the Legislative Council on Tuesday, namely, a bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to juries, and a bill ...

    Article : 85 words
  14. FEDERAL LAND TAX.

    Referring to the statement of the Lord Mayor of Sydney that the city solicitor had reported that practically all the properties of the council, with the exception of the Town ...

    Article : 309 words
  15. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Aug. 18.

    Waddon, s, for Ocean Island and Nauru; Erina, s, for Gosford, Woy Woy, and Brisbane Water; Merimbula, s, for Bermagui, Tathra, Merimbula, and Eden; Hillmeads, s, for Moruya and Nel[?]dgen; Macquarie, s, ...

    Article : 92 words
  16. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 975 words
  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly the Premier moved the second reading of the bills to provide for the registration of steam boiler and the electrification of the Glenelg railway. The latter ...

    Article : 53 words
  18. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—Aug. 17.

    Hazel Craig, bq, for Kalpara, via Newcastle; Senorita, bqtn, for Gisborne, via Newcastle; Narrung, s, for London, via ports. Coblenz, s, will be removed from the N.D.L. Wharf ...

    Article : 317 words
  19. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    On Tuesday, in the Assembly, Mr. Murphy, member for Fremantle, asked, in view of the statement of the Minister for Home Affairs that the Federal Government had no power ...

    Article : 106 words
  20. OLD MAN'S DEATH.

    In the City Police Court to-day Edward Nixon and Henry Strak, two bluejackets from H.M.S. Promethens, were charged on remand with the wilful murder of Frederick Douce. ...

    Article : 79 words
  21. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA VESSELS.

    Macedonia, R.M.S. (P. and O. line), arrived at London from Australia on Sunday. Moldavia, R.M.S., arrived at Suez from Australia on Monday. ...

    Article : 63 words
  22. MEETING OF PROTEST.

    A meeting in opposition to the Federal Land Tax Bill was held at the Employers' Federation rooms yesterday. After discussion it was agreed to arrange a deputation of an ...

    Article : 49 words
  23. MILTIADES[?] FROM LONDON.

    The following is a list of passengers to arrive to the Aberdeen liner Miltiades, which is due to-morrow:— From London and Capetown: Mrs. D. MacLaurin, Miss Constance MacLaurin, Masters N. and G. ...

    Article : 621 words
  24. SENATOR FINDLEY'S VIEWS.

    Senator Findley, Hon. Minister, in a speech at Morwell, last night, said that when they had a desirable land tax throughout Australia a new era would dawn, bringing with it ...

    Article : 93 words
  25. ADELAIDE EGGS.

    Considerable public interest is being taken in the loss of over £10,000 in egg circles for the year. In the Legislative Council, Mr. Pascoe, Minister for Agriculture, moved for ...

    Article : 72 words
  26. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received yesterday respecting the conditions of the various bar harbours:— Cape Hawke, bar 8ft 6in high water; South-west Rocks, bar 7ft low water, Camden Haven Heads, bar 7ft ...

    Article : 112 words
  27. QUEENSLAND'S PROSPERITY.

    In the Assembly this afternoon the Treasurer delivered his financial statement. Mr. Hawthorn said:—"Good seasons continue to afford to Queensland that material prosperity ...

    Article : 560 words
  28. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN FLOUR.

    The first shipment of Western Australian flour was despatched to London by the O[?]ranto yesterday, and the result of the experiment will be awaited with interest. ...

    Article : 36 words
  29. ADDITIONAL CHARTERS.

    Afghanistan, s, 4443 tons (chartered by New Zealand Shipping Company). Turkistan, s, 4505 tons (chartered by New Zealand Shipping Company). ...

    Article : 48 words
  30. SELLING A CHURCH.

    One of the oldest church buildings in Gordon, the Methodist, erected in 1868, was, on account of the falling-off of adherents, sold to-day by public auction to Walter Chapman, who ...

    Article : 68 words
  31. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    COOKTOWN (1518m).—Passed: Aug. 16, Van W[?]rwyck, s, from Sydney to Batavia. TOWNSVILLE (1258m).—Arr: Aug. 17, Queensland, s, from Maryborough; Wyandra, s, from Melbourne. ...

    Article : 1,405 words
  32. KNOCKED DOWN BY A TRAM.

    James Lyons, 65, an engineer, living at Spit-road, Mosman, was knocked down by a tram in Pitt-street, near the Circular Quay. The Civil Ambulance Brigade, after ...

    Article : 54 words
  33. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1239m).—Arr: Warrimoo, s, from Sydney. DUNEDIN (1235m).—Arr: Aug. 17, Empreza, bq, from Newcastle. ...

    Article : 17 words
  34. FIJI SHIPPING.

    The A.U.S.N. Company's steamer Suva departed to-day for Sydney. ...

    Article : 14 words
  35. YAWL PANDORA SAILS.

    The 9-ton yawl Pandora, which left Western Australia for a cruise round the world, left Sydney yesterday morning, bound for New Zealand, in continuation of her voyage. Her first place of call will be ...

    Article : 181 words
  36. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 89 words
  37. DIED IN THE BUSH.

    Frederick Scott, who camped near Dargin's Creek railway station, was missed from his tent on July 8, being last seen on the 7th. Search was made in the neighbourhood, but ...

    Article : 126 words
  38. "JUST IN TIME."

    A letter has been received by Captain M'Neil, of the four-masted barque Hougomont, now in Sydney Harbour, with the information that Captain Smith, of the barque Dunsyre, was operated on for an ...

    Article : 118 words
  39. UTILISING SHARKS.

    The Minister for Lands has agreed to grant a lease of an area of 50 acres near Canalpin, Stadbroke Island, for the erection of a factory for the establishment of fish oil and guano ...

    Article : 99 words
  40. HOMEWARD MAILS.

    Orontes' mails, which left Sydney on July 13, arrived in London on Monday. ...

    Article : 16 words
  41. CARPENTERS' WAGES.

    The Woodworkers Board sat in the courthouse this afternoon to take evidence respecting the application of the Amalgamated Society and Progressive Society of ...

    Article : 200 words
  42. INCOMING MAILS.

    English mails dated London, July 22, per R.M.S. Mooltan, are expected to reach Sydney on Monday next. American mails per the steamer River Clyde are expected to reach Sydney on Friday, 19th inst. ...

    Article : 52 words
  43. ORIENT MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Orient Company's R.M.S. Otway, leaving at noon on Saturday for London via ports, will depart from the Norddeutscher Lloyd Wharf, West Circular Quay, whither she will be removed this morning. The R.M.S. ...

    Article : 75 words
  44. LAIE COMMERCIAL.

    Messrs. Elder, Smith, and Co. report:—Only 660 cattle were yarded, but all were good to prime quality. The yarding comprised more weight and condition, forming quite an ample supply. The market opened lower, but ...

    Article : 136 words
  45. WIRELESS FOR SINGAPORE.

    Messrs. burns, Philp and Co., intend to adopt wireless telegraphy on their Singapore steamers as soon as the Australian stations are in readiness. The first vessel to be fitted will be the new steamer of ...

    Article : 47 words
  46. ALLEGED SLANDER.

    The hearing was continued to-day of the slander action in which Jane Steele, widow, of Butler-street, Seymour, sought to recover £499 damages for slander from the Rev. John ...

    Article : 86 words
  47. COAL IN QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. W. E. Cameron, Assistant Government Geologist, submitted a report to the Undersecretary for Mines regarding the recent discovery of coal on Sharer's selection, parish ...

    Article : 90 words
  48. ISLANDS AND WIRELESS.

    In some of the South Sea islands the only communication with Australia is per the medium of the steamer belonging to the fleet of Burns, Philp and Co., Ltd. There are times when the news might be a ...

    Article : 99 words
  49. BRISBANE LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 108 words
  50. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION.

    Mr. Hill, the wireless operator on the P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Morea, now at Circular Quay, was in communication shortly after midnight on Tuesday night with the White Star liner Runi[?], then 854 miles ...

    Article : 104 words
  51. AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

    In perfect weather to-day Hon. M. Scott defeated J. D. Howden in the final of the amateur golf championship. Both men played fine golf. Scott was out in 37 and home ...

    Article : 94 words
  52. WOMAN'S DEATH.

    Peter Long, otherwise known as Lee Yeo, herbalist, was charged at the Ballarat Court yesterday with the murder of Florence Hill Jelbart, at Ballarat East, on July 10. Most ...

    Article : 91 words
  53. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    The parishioners of St. John's Church, Parramatta, and St. Paul's, Harris Park, tendered a farewell to the Rev. W. A. O'Neill on Monday evening. There was a large ...

    Article : 71 words
  54. NIKKO MARU'S CARGO.

    Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited (managing agents for Nippon Yusen Kaisha in Australasia), are in receipt of advice from Thursday Island of the departure of J.M.S, Nikko Maru from that port at 4 p.m. on ...

    Article : 105 words
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