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  2. TELEPHONE SERVICE.

    It is generally understood that when the new toll Charges in connection with the telephone service come into operation all free calls will be abolished. The scheme ...

    Article : 147 words
  3. NEW ORIENT SERVICE

    The London and Glasgow Shipbuilding Company has successfully launched from its yard the S.S. Osterley, the third of the five new 12,000 ton steamers intended to ...

    Article : 444 words
  4. VICTORIA.

    The notorious negro convict William King, who recently stabbed Warder Sharpe with a knife in Pentridge Gaol, has been committed for trial on a charge of having ...

    Article : 52 words
  5. THE "SALOON SMASHER."

    Mrs. Carrie Nation, "the American Saloon Smasher," appeared, on Monday evening at the' Canterbury Music Hall, London. When her turn came on the audience ...

    Article : 60 words
  6. A LEADER'S THREAT.

    Speaking at the mass meeting to-night Mr. Hogan, one of the delegates of the Sydney Labour Council, said that before a reduction of wages was accepted in Broken ...

    Article : 182 words
  7. Mann's Speech.

    The summary cases against the 23 defendants were adjourned until the afternoon, and the five defendants in the riot case, after the charge had been read out, were ...

    Article : 2,230 words
  8. AMUSEMENTS.

    This evening at the Tivoli Theatre Tommy Burns, the famous boxer and athlete, wil mate his first appearance in Adelaide. The season is limited to six nights ...

    Article : 102 words
  9. DUTY STAMP FRAUDS.

    During the past couple of months an enquiry has been in progress into the duty stamp frauds perpetrated in several country centres. Cancelled stamps valued at ...

    Article : 82 words
  10. THE LADY OF THE HATCHET.

    It has not occurred to many people—whatever opinion they may have of their own importance—to take the world into their confidence by writing a book to ...

    Article : 399 words
  11. POLICE STATISTICS.

    The police statistics for 1908 show that of 6,688 offences recorded 884 defenc[?]nts were not committed. The principal items were:—Larceny, 371; horse and cattle ...

    Article : 56 words
  12. MR. WADE CHALLENGED.

    In the course of his remarks Mr. Farrer, the other delegate, challenged Mr. Wade to come to Broken Hill and see for himself the conditions under which the men were ...

    Article : 73 words
  13. "FRIVOLOUS CONVERSATIONS."

    The Deputy Postmaster-General has replied generally with reference to the complaints of telephone subscriber in regard to delay in answering calls on the part of ...

    Article : 96 words
  14. BURNS-JOHNSON PICTURES

    The Burns-Johnson light pictures were shown at the port Adelaide Town Hall on Wednesday evening before a large attendance. Unfortunately the dynamo which ...

    Article : 110 words
  15. CHARGE OF BURGLARY.

    Patrick Lynch, a labourer, was arrested to-day in connection With the burglary at the Abbotsford Hotel, North Melbourne, on Tuesday morning. When taken to the ...

    Article : 74 words
  16. HELP FOR UNEMPLOYED.

    Rp. Poynton left by train this afternoon [?] speak at Crystal Brook to-night on the [?]dustrial situation. Mr. Renton (President of the A.M.A.) and the Union Brass ...

    Article : 127 words
  17. "SUBTLE GRAFT."

    The first case under section 9 of the Police Offences Act was heard at the Fitzroy Court to-day, when Annie, Turner of 27 Brunswick street, was changed with ...

    Article : 140 words
  18. HINDMARSH FIRE BRIGADE CONCERT.

    The Hindmarsh Volunteer Fire Brigade recently reported to the local town council that in consequence of the rough handling they received at Burford's fire on ...

    Article : 85 words
  19. THE SCHOOL STRIKE.

    The parents who are keeping their children away from the prentice State School are not satisfied with the explanation of the Minister for Education (Mr. ...

    Article : 58 words
  20. A CREMATION DIFFICULTY.

    A contingency not contemplated in regard to cremation was put before the Board of Public Health. The Chairman (Dr. Norris) said an application had been ...

    Article : 199 words
  21. BARRIER MINES.

    Sir—I should esteem it a great favour if you will publish the following facts in your valued paper. On January 15 appeared in The Register an article by ...

    Article : 206 words
  22. STRIKE AID FROM ADELAIDE.

    The secretary of the Adelaide Trades and Labour Council (Hon. F.S. Wallis, M.L.C.) on Wednesday sent to Broken Hill, on behalf of that body, £159 10/ donations; from ...

    Article : 33 words
  23. TRAMWAY EMPLOYES' WAGES.

    In connection with the Wages Boards for Brisbane tramways men the Minister for Works points out that the draft agreement between the company and its ...

    Article : 113 words
  24. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.

    Last evening, when submitting the railway Estimates in the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Works briefly pointed out the growth of the railway system, during ...

    Article : 424 words
  25. RUGBY FOOTBALL.

    The Australian Rugby League team drew with Keighley on Tuesday afternoon, each side scoring a goal and two tries. The ground was hard. The Yorkshiremen had ...

    Article : 68 words
  26. INDIAN AFFAIRS.

    Viscount Morley (Secretary of State for India) has sanctioned the abolition of the Military Supply Department in India, and thus confirmed Lord Kitchener's original ...

    Article : 65 words
  27. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Caledonian Society on Monday night celebrated the anniversary of Robert Burns's birthday by a social. The Chief (Mr. Megaw] presided. The past chief ...

    Article : 155 words
  28. STREETS QUIET.

    There have been so many cries of wolf in Broken Hill that it may be that if the ferocious animal does appear there may not be[?] so many curious spectators ...

    Article : 164 words
  29. COUNTRY SPORTS.

    MALLALA, January 26.—Athletic sports were held on the people's park on Monday. The weather was perfect, and the attendance was a record. The officials were:—President, Mr. A. ...

    Article : 1,221 words
  30. AUSTRALIA TO CANADA.

    A rumour is in circulation in Canada that Lord Northcote, ex-Governor-General of the commonwealth, is to be appointed by the Colonial Office to succeed Earl Grey ...

    Article : 50 words
  31. COMMERCE AND FINANCE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 270 words
  32. BROKEN HILL MUNICIPALITY.

    The City Council last night received the estimates of receipts and expenditure for the municipal year of 1909. The expenditure was set down at £37,721, which left a ...

    Article : 87 words
  33. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PRODUCE.

    The following extracts are taken from the Commercial Agents's report, dated London, December 24, 1908:—Flour. ...

    Article : 407 words
  34. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Daily Mail states that Sir Gerald Strickland (Governor of Tasmania), who was born at Malta 47 years ago, will be appointed to succeed Admiral Sir Harry ...

    Article : 31 words
  35. SOCIALISTS STILL TALKING.

    To-day was a close holiday, but there was never a big crowd about, although the afternoon change of pickets, who this time had out a red banner with the words ...

    Article : 218 words
  36. DIED ON THE STEPS.

    The Melbourne Hospital authorities had a rare experience to-day, when a patient died on the front steps of the institution as he was leaving it. The man's name was ...

    Article : 156 words
  37. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    Particulars of the British regulations relating to the import of tinned and other preserved meats into the United Kingdom have been forwarded to the Department of ...

    Article : 324 words
  38. BANK SHAKES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  39. "ONE PARLIAMENT, ONE JOB."

    The A.N.A. held a conversazione in the metropolis last night, when several stirring speeches were made by prominent men. In proposing "Federal and Sate ...

    Article : 345 words
  40. MANN'S POSITION.

    T. Mann has not yielded in his determination not to accept bail under the conditions imposed. It is stated that considerable pressure was brought to bear on Mann ...

    Article : 131 words
  41. QUEENSLAND.

    The Government has decided to exempt all Queensland Government Savings Bank inscribed, stock from transfer fees and stamp duty. Hitherto there has been a ...

    Article : 59 words
  42. THE WESTERN PARLIAMENT.

    That the end of the session of Parliament is approaching was foreshadowed by the Premier giving notice in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon that to-morrow he ...

    Article : 208 words
  43. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Council the Nannine-Meckatharra Railway Bill was read a third time and passed. In the Assembly Mr. Johnson urged that the time had arrived ...

    Article : 116 words
  44. COUNSELLED TO TAKE BAIL.

    It is understood that the combined unions to-night considered the question of asking Mann to waive all his personal feelings in the matter of giving a promise not ...

    Article : 76 words
  45. LABOUR LEAGUE RESOLUTIONS.

    The Labour Conference to-night passed resolutions in favour of a week of 44 hours' work. abolition of practically all overtime. a minimum wage for adult labour of 8/ ...

    Article : 112 words
  46. NEWSBOYS GOING TO STRIKE.

    Talks of strikes fill the air, and the newspaper boys say that next Monday they will refuse to sell paper unless they can purchase them at 2d. per dozen less than they ...

    Article : 102 words
  47. 'A' RAILWAY LOAN.

    Consideration is being given by the Minister for Railways (Mr. Billson) to a Bill, in which it is proposed to apply for a £1,000,000 loan for various railway works. ...

    Article : 115 words
  48. ALLUVIAL GOLD.

    The Mines Department has received a report to the effect that alluvial gold has been discovered about 12 miles from Mount Morgans. In all 14-oz. has been found ...

    Article : 41 words
  49. DEATH IN THE BUSH.

    The Commissioner of Police has received the following telegram from Inspector Duncan, of Menzies:—"The Sir Samuel police report that Edwin Witton was found ...

    Article : 83 words
  50. MEETING THAT FAILED.

    A public meeting called for to-night at the town hall to object to Broken Hill being put under the operation of the Theatrical and Public Halls Act, drew only the ...

    Article : 60 words
  51. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 357 words
  52. A LUNATIC'S CRIME.

    William Bates, an inmate of the Wendouree Asylum for the Insane, was killed to-day by Charles Russell, another patient. The two men were members of a gang who ...

    Article : 88 words
  53. EFFECT ON HOTELS.

    The position was again referred to in the Licensing Court to-day, when the licencee of the Junction Hotel asked for a reduction of his fee. The licencee, it was stated ...

    Article : 50 words
  54. A CLUB ROBBED.

    The Subiaco Club officials reported a robbery there on Tuesday night. It is stated that while the secretary was asleep the keys were extracted from his pocket and ...

    Article : 45 words
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