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  2. COBHAM'S FLIGHT.

    To-day at dawn, eight R.A.F. aeroplanes took off from Shaibah, and I was a passenger in the squadron loader's machine, in order to try to direct him to ...

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  3. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    The Governor, accompanied by Lady Somers, and attended by his personal staff, was present at the Victoria League Ball at the St. Kilda town Hall yesterday ...

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  4. OFFICIAL VIEW IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    ADELAIDE, Friday.--The Acting Premier (Mr. Jelley), referring to-day to the statement made by the Federal Treasurer (Mr. Page) in his budget speech ...

    Article : 300 words
  5. FRANC'S NEW CRASH.

    Considerable excitement prevailed in financial circles in Paris to-day owing to the heavy fall in the frane, which reached 193 to the pound sterling. The ...

    Article : 277 words
  6. TAX ON PETROL.

    Indignation was strongly expressed in all sections of the motoring trade and in motoring circle's yesterday at the proposals of the Federal Government to impose an ...

    Article : 1,276 words
  7. THE "GO SLOW" TRAMWAY STRIKE.

    Judge Winncke gave his reserved decision in the County Court yesterday, in an action which was a sequel to the "regulation strike'' on the Essendon line last ...

    Article : 884 words
  8. AMUSEMENTS.

    The season of Chaliapin, the famous basso, will open at the Auditorium to-night with a gala concert. Chaliapin will select the most notable items from ...

    Article : 183 words
  9. THE REFERENDUMS.

    In a further rejoinder to Sir A. Robinson, the-Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Latham) stated yesterday that no useful purpose could be served by indefinitely ...

    Article : 372 words
  10. Adelaide String Quartet.

    The visit of the Elder Conservatorium String Quartet has the happy purpose of "fostering closer mutual relations between the sister capitals." it is desirable and ...

    Article : 624 words
  11. STATE TREASURER NOT SURPRISED.

    The State Treasurer (Sir A. Peacock) stated yesterday that the announcement that the Federal Government intended importing a petrol tax was not a surprise ...

    Article : 164 words
  12. PROHIBITION IN AMERICA.

    "Pussyfoot" Johnson declared to-day that he or anybody with ability and determination could enforce prohibition in the United States within six months. He ...

    Article : 332 words
  13. DARING BOOT ROBBERY

    A daring theft of a Chevrolet motor truck, loaded with 1400 pairs of ladies and children's boots and shoes, valued in nil at £1400, took place yesterday at ...

    Article : 297 words
  14. Federal Union Organisation.

    The first meeting of the council of the Federal Union was held yesterday at the officers, Temple Court. the chairman (Sir A. Robinson) presided over a large ...

    Article : 124 words
  15. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    Sarah Canwal, late of Woodside, near Sale, widow who died on 25th March left by will dated 19th March 1926 real-estate valued at £3276 and personal property valued at £1895 to ...

    Article : 238 words
  16. THE WAR MEMORIAL.

    At yesterday's monthly meeting of the council of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects considerable time wag devoted to a discussion of the proposed ...

    Article : 238 words
  17. GRAFTON TO BRISBANE.

    Moving the second reading of the Grafton to South Brisbane Railway Bill in the Senate yesterday, the Minister in charge of the bill, Senator Crawford, said ...

    Article : 187 words
  18. "SIBERIA" AT HOYT'S DE LUXE.

    Siberia, a representation of Russian life, will be the principal attraction at Hoyt's De Luxe Theatre to-day. The story ranges from the luxurious quarters ...

    Article : 53 words
  19. RAMMED SUBMARINE RAISED.

    The wrecked submarine 851, which was rammed and sunk last September off the Connecticut coast, has now been raised and towed to Brooklyn navy yard. It has ...

    Article : 150 words
  20. The Allan Wilkie Fund.

    Final arrangements were made by the Allan Wilkie matinee committee at the Green Boom Club yesterday for the performance in the Princess Theatre next ...

    Article : 122 words
  21. AUSTRALIA'S DEFENCE.

    Unstinted appreciation of Sir James Allen's services was voiced at the British Empire League's luncheon to-day, at which the guests included Mr. Ambry ...

    Article : 247 words
  22. WHO OWNED THE DOG?

    Ethel May Blank, 19 years, who sued through her father, Reuben Christopher Bank, of Raleigh-street, Northcote, claimed £249 as damages in an action ...

    Article : 473 words
  23. GOVERNOR-GENERAL ON TOUR.

    BRISBANE, Friday.--The departure of Lord and Lady Stonehaven this afternoon by special train for Rockhampton was of an informal nature. Those on the ...

    Article : 101 words
  24. Kendall String Quartet.

    The Kendall String Quartet will give their final evening concert in the Assembly Hall to-night. The programme will be:--Quartet in D Minor (Mozart); Quartet in C Minor (Brahms): ...

    Article : 149 words
  25. International Research Council

    A cablegram has been received from Sir Edgeworth David, formerly professor of geology in the Sydney University of Sydney, staling that at a special assembly ...

    Article : 116 words
  26. MR. McTIERNAN'S MISSION.

    Mr. McTiernan, New South Waits Attorney-General, returned to-day from Ireland, where he spent a fortnight visiting Derry and Sligo, the homes of his mother ...

    Article : 101 words
  27. Town-Planning Commission.

    Considerable discussion as to the advisability of the Anzac Square proposal took plate at yesterday's meeting of the Town-Planning Commission, but no ...

    Article : 160 words
  28. WAR-SERVICE HOMES.

    On being questioned yesterday as to the decision of the State Savings Bank Commissioners to terminate their agreement with the War-Service Homes Commission, ...

    Article : 90 words
  29. Theatres and Entertainments.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 83 words
  30. INDIAN CASTE CONFLICTS.

    A serious inter-communal situation has arisen in Pabna, 200 miles from Calcutta, following a clash between Hindus and Mahometans over the desecration of ...

    Article : 89 words
  31. Advertising

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  32. Returned Soldiers Indignant.

    Indignation was expressed yesterday by Mr. E. Turnbull, formerly president of the State branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, at the report ...

    Article : 132 words
  33. GOLD IN NEW GUINEA.

    SYDNEY, Friday.--The rich finds of gold in the inland districts of New Guinea have caused something in the nature of a rush. ...

    Article : 171 words
  34. THE INCREASED DUTIES.

    In view of the increased duties on motor spirits, chassis and tyres, which became operative yesterday, the action of importing interests supplying these requirements ...

    Article : 423 words
  35. TRAINING IN JAPAN.

    According to the "Kokumin" over 1,000,000 have already enrolled under the scheme inaugurated on 1st July whereby youths between 10 and 20 years not ...

    Article : 148 words
  36. Advertising

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  37. Weather Still Unsettled.

    The fine weather experienced yesterday is only a temporary respite. Whether it will keep up until the sporting fixtures are over, this afternoon Mr. Hunt, ...

    Article : 147 words
  38. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 205 words
  39. Tasmanian Caride Works.

    HOBART, Friday.--An English company has signed an option for the purchase of the State carbide works at Electrona. a cable containing this ...

    Article : 70 words
  40. Advertising

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