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  2. FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

    The reserve of notes aud gold is £30,408,000 against £33.349,000 a week ago while the proportion of liabilities is 25.30 per cent., compared with 26.70 ...

    Article : 121 words
  3. FRIDAY'S WEATHER CHART.

    Yesterday morning's weather chart showed that changes of a somewhat ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 169 words
  4. ENTERTAINMENTS.

    On Monday evening next (Boxing Night) Herbert Millard will present for the first time the London comedy success, "Quinneys." at His Majesty's Theatre. ...

    Article : 98 words
  5. RAILWAY FATALITY.

    Thirty persons at least are thought to be dead in the wreck, on Thursday night, of two railway passenger traits. ...

    Article : 29 words
  6. NOT TOO OLD AT EIGHTY.

    How many young men, in these days of easy transit, would care to tackle a 72-mile ride, in one stretch, on a "push cycle? Yet, at the age of 81, Mr. G. ...

    Article : 375 words
  7. AIR MAP OF THE EMPIRE.

    A proposal having for its object the tapping of vast new sources of wealth within the Empire has been made (says the Aeronautical Correspondent of the ...

    Article : 679 words
  8. MINING.

    Glenelg Hills.—An option has been taken over Smith's lease in the Queen group, which adjoins the Glenelg Prince Mr. H. Hale, of Perth, who has several ...

    Article : 175 words
  9. FIGHT WITH PIRATES.

    The steamer Sunning, which had been seized and set on fire by pirates on her way from Shanghai was (says the Hong Kong Correspondent of the London ...

    Article : 630 words
  10. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

    Reginald Denny is the main actor in the holiday film attraction to be shown at the Prince of Wales Theatre from to-day—a picture adapted from the ...

    Article : 85 words
  11. LONDON METAL MARKET.

    The Australian Mines and Metals Association report as follows:-The following are the official London metal quotations (middle prices) on December 23, ...

    Article : 128 words
  12. LUXOR THEATRE.

    Commencing at this afternoon's matinee, F. Gayle Wyer and his Band Box Revue Company will present a Christmas programme. It will include "The Babes ...

    Article : 133 words
  13. LOCAL BUREAU'S REPORT.

    Reports received at the Weather Bureau yesterday morning indicated that an active disturbance still lingered off the north-west coast. Overcast skies ...

    Article : 166 words
  14. COMMERCIAL CABLES.

    The butter market is quiet, New Zea­land control prices range from 170s. to 172s., and finest stored is selling at 160s. to 164s. Australian choicest salted is ...

    Article : 85 words
  15. MENZIES GOLDFIELD.

    Messrs, Collier and Reilly, who in September last obtained 323oz, of gold from 28¼ tons of ore extracted from the old Golden Age mine, Menzies, have just ...

    Article : 61 words
  16. TEMPERATURES OF CAPITAL CITIES.

    Perth, max 88deg., min, 59deg,: Adelaide, 96, 59: Melbourne, 90. 50: Brisbane, 84, 59: Sydney, 72, 62: Hobaet.—5s. ...

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  17. THE LATE DR. C. J. QUINLAN

    The funeral of the late Dr. Cecil Jo­seph Quinlan, who died suddenly on Thursday-evening, took place yesterday, when the remains were interred in the ...

    Article : 451 words
  18. MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCE.

    Flour is quoted at 44s., and Australian Chevalier barley at 47s. Oats are stead and peas and beans quiet. ...

    Article : 23 words
  19. "THE MESSIAH."

    Handel's oratorio. "The Messiah," will be rendered by St. Andrew's Choir under the conductorship of Mr. H. C Goff in St. Andrew's Church at 8 o'clock. The ...

    Article : 52 words
  20. ASTRONOMICAL DATA.

    To-day.—Sun rises at 5.11. sets at 7,22: moon rises at 11.45 p.m., sets at 10.30 a.m. ...

    Article : 18 words
  21. BRITISH ROAD TRAFFIC

    Returns [?] local announces and tabulated and collated by the Imperial Ministry of Transport have made it possible for the department to issue ...

    Article : 353 words
  22. THE MONEY MARKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 328 words
  23. AUSTRALIAN RAINFALL.

    De Grey Division.—Marble Bar, 6 points: Whim Creek. 36. East Gascoyne Division,—Nannine, 2. Fortescue Division.—Fortescue, 15. ...

    Article : 145 words
  24. TO-DAY'S FORECAST.

    The forecast for to-day is:— Disturbance off the north-west coast moving southward to North-West Cape. and later towards Shark Bay, ...

    Article : 67 words
  25. BROWN'S REWARD GOLD MINES.

    Manager's' report (December 12):—(Field's Find leases: Parallel lode: The width varies from 2ft. to 6ft. We struck some very rich ore in this lode going ...

    Article : 95 words
  26. THEATRE ROYAL.

    "A Kiss for Cinderella." a new Paramount picture will commence a week's season at the Theatre Royal to-day at 3 p.m. The story is by James ...

    Article : 108 words
  27. HOLLOW'S FIND.

    Our Narembeen correspondent writes:—An important discovery was made during the past week on Northmore and Brown's leases at Hollow's Find. Under ...

    Article : 325 words
  28. FORECASTS FOR OTHER STATES.

    South Australia.—Fine and hot, with northerly winds, soon followed by change to cool southerlies with some showers and possibly thunder is coastal areas. Showers soon ...

    Article : 188 words
  29. GRAND THEATRE.

    The Grand Theatre's Christmas programme will be screened for the first time to-day, commencing at 3 p.m. Harry Langdon, a new comedian, will be seen in ...

    Article : 116 words
  30. GENERAL NEWS.

    Addresses will be delivered under the auspices of the International Bible Stu[?] Perth, to-night, at 7.30 and to-morrow night at 7.15. ...

    Article : 395 words
  31. MAJESTIC THEATRE, PERTH.

    "The Old Soak," a picture dealing with the regeneration of a man who was addicted to drink, will commence a season of a week at the Majestic Theatre. ...

    Article : 91 words
  32. HARRIS, SCARFE AND SANDOVERS LTD.

    Harris, Scarfe, and Sandovers. Ltd., have declared a dividend on all Preference shares at the rate of 7 per cent, per annum, for the half-year ending, ...

    Article : 47 words
  33. DEAF AND DUMB SCHOOL.

    Mr. J. P. Maxwell, the honorary; treasurer of the W.A. Deaf and Dump School acknowledges receipt of the following sums:—Mrs. E. A. Pearse £100: Boans Ltd. (Christmas ...

    Article : 428 words
  34. FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE.

    POULTRY.—Values of all prime table poultry continued very good at the auction sales held on Thursday and yesterday. Average market quotations per pair were:— ...

    Article : 350 words
  35. OVERSEA WHEAT MARKETS.

    The market for wheat cargoes is fully steady, but buyers are still reserved. Parcels are fully firm and Australian and Argentine are still in demand. To-day's ...

    Article : 199 words
  36. THE FRENCH ARMY.

    The proposals of the Ministry of War for the Army vote in the Budget for 1927 give particulars of the effectives in respect of which expenditure is provided ...

    Article : 451 words
  37. POLICE COURTS.

    shoplifter Imprisoned.—Charged with having stolen a clock valued at 8s. 11d. from Barton's, Ltd. and with having been in the unlawful possession of a number of other ...

    Article : 629 words
  38. PAVILION THEATRE.

    A change of programme will take place at the Pavilion Theatre to-day. Ronald Coleman will appear with Norma Talmadge in "Kiki" and Jackie Coogan will ...

    Article : 46 words
  39. CHRISTMAS CHEER.

    The Board of Visitors and the, After-Care Committee of Discharged Mental Patients thank the following for, donations, to the Christmas Cheer fund for the inmates of the ...

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  40. MAJESTIC THEATRE, FREMANTLE

    "Hands Up." a comedy-drama will be the main attraction at the Majestic Theatre, Fremantle, to-day. The first session will commence at 3 p.m. The cast ...

    Article : 73 words
  41. Advertising

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  42. PRINCESS THEATRE, FREMANTLE.

    The Christmas feature at the Princess Theatre, Fremantle, commencing to-day, is "The Son of the Sheik." featuring Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky, ...

    Article : 82 words
  43. GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

    WHEAT.—The market was a a little firmer at the metropolitan chaff and grain sales yesterday. A truck load of f.a.q. sold at 5s. 5d, per bushel and other lots were ...

    Article : 467 words
  44. CARCASE MEAT.

    NELSON and Co., Stirling-street reported on Thursday:—Light supplies of pork and veal were forward, but were quite sufficient, considering the weather prevailing. The ...

    Article : 87 words
  45. KING'S PARK MOTOR LICENCES.

    Sir.—In reply to Mr. Lovekin the pre­sident of the King's Park Board, who has invited suggestions of a practical scheme to obtain money for the maintenance of ...

    Article : 532 words
  46. COMO BEACH BATHING FACILITIES.

    Sir.-I have noticed on more than one occasion references in the sporting columns of your paper regarding the lack of public bathing facilities on ...

    Article : 523 words
  47. BAND CONCERTS.

    The Perth City Band will present its usual vocal and instrumental concert in the Government Gardens to-morrow evening, the assisting vocalists being Miss ...

    Article : 98 words
  48. BRICK AREAS.

    Sir.—At the last meeting of the Perth City Council the matter of the North Perth brick area was discussed. Notwithstand­ing that the best wood in the world ...

    Article : 344 words
  49. EASTERN PRODUCE MARKETS.

    Wheat, growers' lots December delivery, 5s 3½d,: January delivery, 5s 4d. Flour, bakers lots, 14 to £15. Bran, £6 5s, to £6 10s. Pollard £8 10s. to £9. Barley ...

    Article : 266 words
  50. LYCEUM GARDENS, MT. LAWLEY.

    The programme for to-night includes "Combat." and "Puppets," a drama in which national events play a big part. Orchestral music and a gramophone recital ...

    Article : 42 words
  51. WESTS PICTURES, SUBIACO.

    To-night's main picture will be "Isn't Life Wonderful?" There will be supporting films, a vaudeville act by "The Happiness Boys." orchestral music, and ...

    Article : 30 words
  52. MIGRATION.

    The following is the official list of new settler due to arrive at Fremantle by the s.s. Ballarat on January 3:—Nominated: Armstrong Miss Annie and John G.: Carleton, ...

    Article : 253 words
  53. UGLIELAND.

    Uglieland will be in full swing to-night. The new dance floor will be available under Courtier's orchestra. Molly the ourang-outang will show and the ...

    Article : 64 words
  54. FREMANTLE.

    Four Months Imprisonment.—Roy Bonnet was charged with having stolen hardware valued at £1 3s. 6d., the property of Arthur Morris White. He elected to be dealt with ...

    Article : 193 words
  55. Advertising

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    Advertising : 29 words
  56. A DISTRESSING CASE.

    In response to the appeal on behalf of Mr. Jim Dunt, who recently lost both hands by a premature explosion while helping a neighbour Gosnells to remove stumps, and ...

    Article : 110 words
  57. SEA AND RIVER TRIPS.

    The s.s Zephyr will leave Perth at 10 a.m. to-day and daily until December 30 for Rottnest Island, calling at Point Walter and Fremantle on route. A ...

    Article : 198 words
  58. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

    Most of the buying for the Christmas trade was done at the mid-week sales but yesterday fruit was very well supplied and sold well. Strawberries realised very high ...

    Article : 438 words
  59. DAZZLING HEADLIGHTS ON MOTOR CARS.

    Sir.—In to-day's "West Australian" appears an account of another accident caused by, dazzling headlights. It is getting quite a common occurrence ...

    Article : 135 words
  60. CHILDREN'S COURT, PERTH.

    Theft of a Bicycle.—For having stolen a bicycle, valued at £10, from Frank Elliott, a lad of 17 was committed to the care of the State till 18 years of age. It was stated ...

    Article : 148 words
  61. Advertising

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    Advertising : 133 words
  62. Advertising

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    Advertising : 30 words
  63. Advertising

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  64. Advertising

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    Advertising : 39 words
  65. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Rosemount Theatre, North Perth.—"His People" and "The Mystic" are the pictures are presentation to-night. Holiday programmes are advertised for ...

    Article : 315 words
  66. Advertising

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    Advertising : 32 words
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    Advertising : 21 words
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