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  2. PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH.

    "The programme cannot be a lengthy one," said Mr. Fisher, in commencing his remarks. "There is no time to give the careful consideration necessary for a lengthy programme ...

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  3. COMMONWEALTH OFFICES IN LONDON.

    In the House of Representatives to-day the Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Batchelor) moved the ratification of the negotiations for the purchase of the site at the corner of ...

    Article : 838 words
  4. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    The President took the chair at 4.30 p.m. THE COURSE OF BUSINESS. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL said he desired to let the ...

    Article : 750 words
  5. MANUFACTURERS MEET.

    The sittings of the annual conference of the Federal Council of the Australian Chambers of Manufactures were resumed to-day. Mr. J. M. Joshua, president, occupied the ...

    Article : 738 words
  6. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 87 words
  7. AMUSEMENTS.

    Frederic H. Cowen's principal sacred work is officially described as a "dramatic oratorio," but the quality in question [?] exactly what it lacks. It is a composition of much more importance from an art ...

    Article : 793 words
  8. SHIPPING.

    Namoi, s, 1414 tons, Captain Warne, from Newcastle. Newcastle and H. R. S.S. Company, Limited, agents. Makambo, s, 1170 tons, Captain Mortimer, from ...

    Article : 165 words
  9. DEPARTURES.—Nov. 25.

    Glaucus, s, for Dunkirk and London, via Suez, Star of Scotland, s, for Dunkirk, London, and Liverpool, via ports. Le Maire, s, for Melbourne, via Newcastle. ...

    Article : 53 words
  10. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Nov. 2[?].

    Kiel, s, for Antwerp and Hamburg, via ports; Stephanotis, s, for South Africa, via ports Star of Enggland, s, for New Zealand ports, Erina, s, for Gosford and Brisbane Water, Hillmeads, s, for Moruya; Tathra, ...

    Article : 85 words
  11. CLEARANCES.—Nov. 25.

    Victoria, s, 2969 tons, Captain G. F. Entwisle, for Auckland, N.Z. Passengers:—Mr. and Mrs. D. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan, Mr. and Mrs. O'Meara, Mr. and Mrs. P. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mr. and ...

    Article : 404 words
  12. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,108 words
  13. THE OPPOSITION.

    The Opposition will meet to-morrow to consider the position created by Mr. Fisher's statement. The new protection is a matter which will probably give cause for grave ...

    Article : 182 words
  14. ENTERED OUTWARD.—Nov. 25.

    Manurewa, bq, for Picton, via Newcastle; Pelotas, bqtn, for Gisborne, via Newcastle, Gowanburn, s, for New Zealand ports, Star of England, s, for London, via New Zealand ports. ...

    Article : 31 words
  15. ROYAL COMIC OPERA FUND MATINEE.

    The programme for the performance at Her Majesty's next Thursday afternoon in aid of the Royal Comic Opera Provident Fund will draw upon the combined artistic staffs of the J. C. Williamson ...

    Article : 179 words
  16. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Oruba, from London bound to Sydney, arrived at Melbourne at 10 a.m. yesterday from Adelaide. The R.M.S. Mongolia, from London bound to ...

    Article : 83 words
  17. EASTERN AT THURSDAY ISLAND.

    The E. and A. steamer Eastern left this morning in continuation of her voyage from Japan and China to Sydney. Her passengers were as follow:— For Brisbane Rev. A. J. Gri[?]iths, Messrs. E. ...

    Article : 132 words
  18. M. FRANK DOWN'S MATINEE.

    Many people were unable to gain admittance to Mr. Frank Down's final vocal matinee at Paling's yesterday, the rush being due to the fact that the best singers had been reserved for it, and also that one or two ...

    Article : 320 words
  19. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER TRADE.

    Advices from Greymouth state that the depression in the timber trade is being acutely felt on the west coast, where a large number of mills have already closed down. Others ...

    Article : 114 words
  20. GRYFEVALE FOR HONGKONG.

    The steamer Gry[?]vale, of 4424 tons, having loaded a cargo of coal for Hongkong left Port Kembla yesterday and passed Sydney Heads at 3.31 p.m., en route to the Far East. ...

    Article : 38 words
  21. OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    During the recent debate on the financial statement in the House of Representatives, Sir William Lyne, referring to the cost of pensions under the Federal Act, expressed ...

    Article : 618 words
  22. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The Speaker took the chair yesterday afternoon at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR WORKS, in reply to ...

    Article : 113 words
  23. WARRIMOO AT WELLINGTON.

    The Union Company was yesterday advised of the arrival of the passenger steamer Warrimoo at Wellington at 11 o'clock yesterday morning from Sydney. ...

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  24. POSTAL COMMISSION.

    The Postal Commission sat again to-day at Parliament House. H. W. Jenvey, Chief Electrical Engineer for Victoria gave further evidence. ...

    Article : 652 words
  25. THE GEELONG FROM LONDON.

    Lund's Blue Anchor liner Geelong, which sailed from London on Oct. 33 for Sydney, reached Adelaide yesterday—13 days out. ...

    Article : 24 words
  26. DEBATE IN THE SENATE.

    In the Senate the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Senator M'Gregor) moved that the House approve of the purchase of a site for Commonwealth offices in London. He ...

    Article : 189 words
  27. THE GUTHRIE AT SINGAPORE.

    Burns, Philp, and Co, Limited, have been advised that their steamer Guthrie, from Sydney, via ports, arrived at Singapore yesterday morning. ...

    Article : 26 words
  28. THE HARBOUR FORESHORES.

    In the Legislative Assembly last evening, Colonel Onslow asked the Premier if he was aware that portion of the Vaucluse Estate, between Shark Bay and Bottle and ...

    Article : 140 words
  29. AUSTRALIEN FROM MARSEILLES.

    The French mail steamer Australian, of the fleet of Messageries Maritimes, arrived at the Semaphore at 10.10 a.m. yesterday, from Marscilles, via ports, en route to Sydney and Noumea. ...

    Article : 32 words
  30. THEATRE ROYAL.

    In order to make way for further attractions in the brief season of the Margaret Anglin Company, Mr. J. C. Williamson announces this morning the last eight lights of "The Taming of the Shrew." This will be ...

    Article : 51 words
  31. ANOTHER NEW FERRY STEAMER.

    The work of building the new ferry steamer recently authorised by the directors of the Sydney Ferries, Limited, is to be pushed on without delay. Specifications have been drafted, and tenders are invited ...

    Article : 46 words
  32. INTERSTATE CRICKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 991 words
  33. HERR SCHEINPFLUG'S PUPILS.

    The annual concert of the pupils of Herr Scheinpflug, R.C.M.L., assisted by Miss Agnes Cole and Mr. Charles Larsen, was held last evening in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Bathurst-street. There was a good attendance, and ...

    Article : 114 words
  34. H.M.S. ENCOUNTER FOR SYDNEY.

    The second-class cruiser Encounter, which has been in New Zealand waters for some time past, left Wellington yesterday on her return to Sydney. ...

    Article : 31 words
  35. SALE OF SHIPS.

    The steel four-masted barque Celti[?]burn, of 2500 tons, well-known in Australian waters, has been sold by Messrs, R. Shankland and Co., of Greenock, to Mr. Thos. Shute, of Liverpool, for about £7000. The ...

    Article : 96 words
  36. GEORGE REID AND THE "WATER JOHN."

    A small boy, whose head did not reach many inches above the level of the table, entered the "Herald" office bearing a newspaper clipping in his hand. ...

    Article : 296 words
  37. JUVENILE CONCERT.

    The annual concert of the pupils of Miss Ethel Clifford was held last evening in the I.O.O.F. Temple, Elizabeth-street. A miniature fairy pantomime, "Little Red Riding Hood," was also acted. The hall was ...

    Article : 129 words
  38. NEWCASTLE-JOSEFA COLLISION.

    The collision between the steamer Newcastle and the hulk J[?], which occurred in Waterview Bay on Nov. 7, will form the subject of an investigation by the Court of Marine Inquiry next Wednesday. ...

    Article : 36 words
  39. BULLI COLLIERY.

    A public meeting was held in the Friendly societies Hill to-night in support of the application of the Bulli Colliery Proprietary for Government assis[?]ce in prospecting their ...

    Article : 437 words
  40. HOWARD SMITH COMPANY, LIMITED.

    The Age is in the Queensland trade. The Barrabool is laid up in Melbourne. The Bo[?]ala leaves Townsville next Saturday for the south. The Roveric leaves Sydney this day for San Francisco, via Newcastle, ...

    Article : 273 words
  41. MANUFACTURERS' EXHIBITION.

    The only competition held at the exhibition yesterday, was a recitation (under 16), of which the results were:—1, Miss Doris Williams and Miss Gynn Smith, equal; Miss G. Emerson; for the third place ...

    Article : 71 words
  42. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

    The pupils of the Glenmore-road Superior Public School gave a successful entertainment last night at the Paddington Town Hall. The first part was entitled "Kinderspiel." In this the participants ...

    Article : 106 words
  43. THE BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received last night regarding the conditions of the bar harbours:—Ballina, 13ft on bar, 15ft on inside channel at high water, Harrington, 11ft on bar, beacons in line, rise of 3ft; Yamba, ...

    Article : 93 words
  44. DRAWN OUT OF A VASE.

    The election of the Chairman of Committees in the Senate to-day was responsible for an exciting contest, which, after two ballots, had to be decided by a lottery. ...

    Article : 137 words
  45. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (2000m).—Dep: Nov. 25, Eastern, s, for Brisbane and Sydney. GERALDTON.—Arr: Nov. 24, Palmer, s, from the south. Dep: Nov. 24, Mourilyan, s, for the north. ...

    Article : 1,451 words
  46. PHYSICAL CULTURE EXHIBITION.

    The stadium at Rushcutter Bay was yesterday afternoon the scene of the first charity exhibition of physical culture and sparring by Tommy Burns the champion boxer of the ...

    Article : 222 words
  47. AGAINST THE MOTORIST.

    A discussion a[?]se in Kogarah Council on Monday in consequence [?] communication from Dr. Lamrock, wherein the writer referred to the bad state of th[?] roads. "The doctor has made a reflection on ...

    Article : 230 words
  48. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 125 words
  49. MELBOURNE STOCK SALES.

    In the live stock market to-day 1970 fat cattle were yarded, comprising [?] from South Australia and Queensland, 500 from N.S.W., 500 from north-eastern district, 300 from northern district, 50 from ...

    Article : 174 words
  50. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1239m).—Arr: Nov. 25, Warrimoo, s, from Sydney. Dep: Nov. 25, H.M.S. Encounter, for Sydney; Niwaru, s, for London. PORT CHALMERS (1235m).—Dep: Nov. 25, ...

    Article : 35 words
  51. FIJI SHIPPING.

    SUVA (1743m).—Arr.: Nov. 25, Aorangi, R.M.S., from Vancouver, en route to Sydney. Dep.: Nov. 25, To[?] s, for Sydney, en route from Auckland, via Tonga and Samoa. ...

    Article : 68 words
  52. TOUR OF THE WORLD.

    At an early hour this morning the American yacht Coronot, which is making a tour of the world, arrived at Sydney. The Coronet is rigged as a fore-and-aft ...

    Article : 62 words
  53. THE GREAT MORNING DRINK.

    "MIGHTY ALOK" clears the head and regulates the liver. Usual or Extra Bitter. The original famous Kola Nut Tonic. ...

    Article : 34 words
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