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  1. INSPECTORS UNDER THE SCHEME.

    Criticisms of the Wheat Commission have been indulged in by the Wimmera shire council, winch claims that the appointment of four inspectors under the wheat scheme ...

    Article : 192 words
  2. APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTORS APPROVED.

    The appointment of three inspectors by the Wheat Commission was discussed by the local agricultural society to-day. Several members had been under the ...

    Article : 177 words
  3. ACCOMMODATION FOR WHEAT.

    Complaints have been received from various parts of the State that the railway wheat storage accommodation in certain districts is insufficient for the deliveries of ...

    Article : 84 words
  4. THE N.S.W. HARVEST.

    Up to 12th inst. about 43,365,465 bushels of the States wheat harvest had been accounted for. This was made up by 3.365,155 bags carried by rail; approximately 2,000,000 ...

    Article : 108 words
  5. THE WHEAT BOARDS.

    Among other matters referred to yesterday by the Minister of Agriculture in respect of the wheat scheme was a request he had received from the Political Labor ...

    Article : 144 words
  6. QUICK GRISTING.

    Yesterday the Minister of Agriculture commented on a quick piece of gristing work which was carried out a day or so ago to complete the flour loading of a ...

    Article : 138 words
  7. DAY BAKING.

    A deputation, representing the Operative Bakers' Society, yesterday waited on the Premier as Minister of Labor, and requested that legislation should be ...

    Article : 268 words
  8. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

    The nomination of Annet Brian for the Trial Handicap ami Plate and Purse, and Cider for the Pony race, were omitted from the list of entries published ...

    Article : 44 words
  9. FOOD PRICES.

    Within the next few days it is probable that the price of butter will be further decreased. In making this announcement yesterday, the Minister of Customs Mr. ...

    Article : 393 words
  10. PRICE OF MEAT IN QUEENSLAND.

    A large deputation of cattle owners this afternoon urged the Premier to consider their interests in conducting negotiations with meat works for the purchase of meat ...

    Article : 214 words
  11. DEAR FOOD.

    Sir,—I wonder if those in power who have caused food to be so heavily taxed can understand that it is the children who are suffering the most. It would be fairer ...

    Article : 182 words
  12. PRICE OF RABBITS.

    Sir,-"Anti-Exploiter" says that he has to pay 1/ for a small rabbit. The price is a daylight robbery. The rabbit which cost the householder 1/ in Melbourne, we get ...

    Article : 122 words
  13. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,—Referring to a letter appearing in "The Age" on 17th inst. stating that small rabbits cost 1/ in Melbourne, I, as a rabbit trapper, state that this exorbitant price is ...

    Article : 134 words
  14. BUTTER EXPORT RESTRICTIONS

    The Necessary Commission to-day had before it the question of repealing the embargo placed on the export of butter. Mr. C. E. D. Meares ...

    Article : 157 words
  15. INSPECTION OF MINING BOILERS.

    A deputation representing the Amalgamated Engine Drivers' Association waited of the Minister of Mines yesterday to ask for an improvement in the inspection of ...

    Article : 157 words
  16. STATE BREAD MONOPOLY.

    A deputation representing the Employrrs" Federation wailed on the Premier to-day to discuss the proposed. Bread. Monopoly Bill. ...

    Article : 493 words
  17. CABINET DISSENSION.

    A confidential circular letter relating to tho Bakery Bill, signed by Mr. G. R. W. M'Donald, M.L.A. (Labor), was received by members of the caucus this afternoon. ...

    Article : 249 words
  18. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    The Governor-General presided a meeting of the Federal Executive Council yesterday morning Lieutenant-Colonel Futrell, Major Pollock and ...

    Article : 362 words
  19. ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 305 words
  20. OBLIGATIONS TO SOLDIERS.

    The Federal War Committee met yesterday to consider the conditions to be prescribed for the Soldiers' Repatriation Fund, the establishment of which was ...

    Article : 216 words
  21. AGRICULTURAL TRAINING.

    The course in practical farming at Dookie Agricultural College arranged for returned soldiers, the Minister of Lands announces, will comprise instruction in ...

    Article : 203 words
  22. OFFERS OF LAND FOR SALE.

    The State committee appointed to deal with the question of settling returned soldiers on small farms, decided at a meeting held yesterday that offers from persons ...

    Article : 97 words
  23. MR. HOLMAN'S CLAIM.

    The Premier is pleased with the work done by Mr. Ashford, Minister of Lands, in connection with the folding of land for returned soldiers. "Mr. Ashford has a ...

    Article : 172 words
  24. Filling Soldiers' Positions.

    Nunawading council on Tuesday night appointed Mr. Ernest L. B. Jonas, a returned wounded soldier, to the position of temporary clerk in the shire offices to fill ...

    Article : 87 words
  25. A Returned Soldiers' Bureau.

    A returned soldiers' bureau has been established at the town hall, Prahran, where unemployed discharged soldiers may enter their names for employment. ...

    Article : 53 words
  26. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,—Several soldiers to my knowledge hold blocks of land and are desirous of building and they require to borrow money, but they have to pay such an ...

    Article : 124 words
  27. EMPIRE TRADE.

    A well-attended meeting of women interested in the formation of the Empire Trade Defence Association was held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall. The ...

    Article : 341 words
  28. AFTER THE WAR.

    Mr. Ashmead Bartlett was given a reception yesterday afternoon by the women's section of the Overseas Club, at their rooms in Flinders-street. Lady Hennessy ...

    Article : 352 words
  29. SOLDIERS AND LIQUOR.

    An important suggestion has been made by the Commonwealth Government to the Governments of New South Wales and Queensland with retard to the closing ...

    Article : 228 words
  30. FUNDS FOR LOCAL OPTION.

    Sir,—While I intend to decline any liquor controversy on the grounds that finality is impossible, I cannot refrain from drawing the attention of the public to Mr. ...

    Article : 165 words
  31. SYDNEY 6 P.M. BAR CLOSING.

    At the last meeting of the P.L.L. executive, Mr. R. D. Meagher, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and Lord Mayor of Sydney, attached the Minister of Defence ...

    Article : 348 words
  32. RIOTERS SENTENCED.

    In connect ion with the recent riot, Harold Kingston, James Jones, Fredk. Pye, Patrick Murphy, James Johnson, James Dowd and Lionel Smith were charged at ...

    Article : 58 words
  33. LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

    FREMANTLE.—Sailed, February 23.—Barotse, for Great Britain. ALBANY.—Arrived, February 23.—Salmon Pools. ...

    Article : 12 words
  34. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 170 words
  35. BARRIER TROUBLE.

    In the Arbitration Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Higgins, the hearing was continued of the plaint in which the Barrier branch of the Amalgamated Miners' ...

    Article : 841 words
  36. STREET CLEANERS' STRIKE.

    For a couple of hours yesterday afternoon citizens in the main streets of the city were treated to the latest phase of industrial unrest—a strike of street orderly ...

    Article : 399 words
  37. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 50 words
  38. EFFECT ON THE RAILWAYS.

    Some idea of the effect of the recent Barrier strike on railway business may be gathered from the traffic figures. On 10th, 11th, and 12th February only 5, 16 and 3 trucks ...

    Article : 117 words
  39. CITY FINANCES.

    Evidence of the extensive business transacted by the City Council is afforded by the perusal of a budget of financial statements which was presented to the council ...

    Article : 286 words
  40. NEW RATES STRUCK.

    Acting upon the recommendation of Cr. D. Bell, chairman of the finance committee the City Council yesterday decided upon the following rates for the ensuing year ...

    Article : 121 words
  41. CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY.

    From a profit making point of view gratifying success attended the City Council's electric supply undertaking during 1915, Despite the fact that business was ...

    Article : 887 words
  42. Bank Notes Destroyed in a Fire.

    A fire destroyed a weatherboard cottage occupied by Mr. W. Cupples, at Carroll Gap, near Gunnedah, N.S.W., yesterday, including £175 in bank notes. The ...

    Article : 41 words
  43. CITY BUILDING REGULATIONS.

    The revised building regulations adopted by the City Council after years of hesitating consideration, and recently gazetted under the Local Government Act, will ...

    Article : 470 words
  44. VICTORIAN WHEAT.

    According to a statement made yesterday by the Minister of Agriculture, the total amount of wheat which has been received in Victoria by the "pool" is 43,000,000 ...

    Article : 155 words
  45. GENERAL NEWS.

    Labor Candidate for Senate. The counting at votes in the New South Wales Labor pre-election for the selection of candidates for the next Senate elections ...

    Article : 682 words
  46. NORTON MATRIMONIAL SUIT.

    The Full Court to-day dismissed the appeal of John Norton in the suit in which his wife, Ada Norton, secured a judicial separation. ...

    Article : 199 words
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