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  2. ELECTRIC COOKING

    A kitchen at the front door! No architect, of course, would design a house to such a plan. But there is a reason for laying out the restaurant at the Electrical ...

    Article : 406 words
  3. The State GRAPEFRUIT IN SOCIETY

    "Girl from 10th Avenue" is helped by the good acting of Bette Davis, Ian Hunter, and Colin Clive, but it is not saved. There is too much of the odour ...

    Article : 381 words
  4. Letters to the Editor CORRESPONDENTS are requested to inform the Editor if their letters are also sent to another paper. Each letter must liavo the name and address of the writer attached, not necessarily for publication, but'as a guarantee or pood faith. Rejected letters will not be returned or acknowledged. Smoking in Restaurants

    Sir,—The practice of smoking in restaurants and other eating houses, more especially by women, seems to be more general in Melbourne than in other ...

    Article : 245 words
  5. MUSIC, DRAMA, AND FILMS The Majestic FINE BRITISH FILM

    The exciting film which Alfred Hitchcock has made out of John Buchan's stirring novel of spying adventure in Scotland is one of the British film ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 369 words
  6. ELECTRICAL MARVELS Final Week of Exhibition

    The success of any show can accurately be gauged by the extent to which it becomes a topic of general conversation. By that measure the All-Electrical Exhibition, organised by the Electric Federation (Victoria) and supply authori... ...

    Article : 191 words
  7. Town Hall ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

    Discipline, discipline, and again discipline was the slogan put into active operation by Dr. Gerhard von Keussler, when appearing on Saturday night as ...

    Article : 502 words
  8. The Plaza "THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL"

    "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is one of those rare films which satisfy in every important respect. Even before the acting, its most striking delight is the smooth beauty ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 385 words
  9. Registration of Opticians

    Sir,—The Government is to be congratulated upon the introduction of a bill to register and control opticians. This is a measure very necessary, and ...

    Article : 126 words
  10. EVEN A PRAYERBOOK FORGOTTEN

    Judging by the number of articles unconsciously discarded by visitors to the Electrical Exhibition, the attractions displayed there have claimed the exclusive ...

    Article : 79 words
  11. STRONG MAN OF PARIS

    More than 100 years ago a French conjurer, Robert Houdin, astonished the good people of Paris by making a leaden weight become heavy or light at will. ...

    Article : 609 words
  12. "THE OLD LADIES"

    At the Comedy Theatre, beginning on Saturday night, the Gregan McMahon Players will present "The Old Ladies," by Rodney Ackland, from Hugh Walpole's novel. The next ...

    Article : 98 words
  13. Tourist Bureau

    Sir,—The indictment of the Tourist Bureau by Mr. Pullman shows the need for a genuine tourist bureau, where information regarding all means of travel ...

    Article : 123 words
  14. Advertising

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    Advertising : 589 words
  15. The Lyceum PROMISING AUSTRALIANS

    "Murder at Monte Carlo" is an example of a good story failing to carry conviction because of ragged direction. It has more than passing interest to ...

    Article : 309 words
  16. Independent Theatres

    New programmes at the independent theatres this week include the musical film "Naughy Marietta," at the Apollo Theatre, Glenferrie; the Orient Theatre, ...

    Article : 134 words
  17. TROOPING THE COLOUR

    The ceremony of Trooping the Colour was performed by the 46th Battalion (Brighton Rifles) at Elsternwick Park yesterday afternoon. About 200 members ...

    Article : 365 words
  18. Windsor Telephone Exchange

    Sir,—The Windsor Telephone Exchange is out of date, and should be replaced by an automatic exchange. Engaged signals are legion. Long delays in ...

    Article : 103 words
  19. His Majesty's Theatre "The Mikado"

    The final four nights of the Gilbert and Sullivan season at His Majesty's Theatre were begun on Saturday night, when a repetition performance of "The Mikado" ...

    Article : 69 words
  20. "FLAME OF DESIRE"

    The preparations for the production at the Apollo Theatre, on October 19, of Ernest C. Rolls's new musical romance, "Flame of Desire," are well in hand, and rehearsals will ...

    Article : 284 words
  21. A Gruclling Course

    Sir,—There were many others besides "Animal-Lover," who were shocked to read of the appalling cruelty to two horses. Under the heading of "Hard Coursing at ...

    Article : 73 words
  22. TIVOLI THEATRE

    A high standard of production with good variety acts is given in the Tivoli revue "The Laughter Express." The Lassiter Brothers, who Show something new in acrobatic dancing, ...

    Article : 246 words
  23. Dunlop Co.'s Directors' Fees

    Sir,—I am not a shareholder of, or in any way interested in the Dunlop, Perdriau Rubber Co. Ltd., but I am interested in all matters pertaining to the extent ...

    Article : 85 words
  24. "The Vortex"

    An interesting performance of Noel Coward's play, "The Vortex," was given by the Art Theatre Players at Queen's Hall, Collins street, on Saturday night. ...

    Article : 49 words
  25. Smoking on the Wharves

    Sir,—Some time ago I noticed a letter directing attention to the dangerous habit of smoking on the wharf and in ware-houses along the river and docks. ...

    Article : 55 words
  26. Advertising

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    Advertising : 47 words
  27. EDUCATION PROBLEMS

    Addresses on apprenticeship, dead-end occupations dental services for school children, and free text-books and school requisites were given at a conference held ...

    Article : 213 words
  28. ARBITRATION IS OPPOSED

    BRISBANE, Sunday.—The attitude of the Australian Railways Union toward arbitration was defined in the following resolution which was passed at the final ...

    Article : 180 words
  29. DELIGHTED CHILDREN

    An outstanding feature of the Electrical Exhibition has been the keen interest taken in it by the children, who have attended in large numbers, both in ...

    Article : 208 words
  30. "MADE IN AUSTRALIA"

    One of the most valuable lessons taught by a large trade exhibition is the high quality attained by Australia in the production of goods which were previously ...

    Article : 186 words
  31. RELIEF WORKERS PAID IN ADVANCE

    The strike of sustenance workers at Mordialloc is expected to end to-day, when a call will be made by the Mordialloc Council from among the ...

    Article : 204 words
  32. DO YOU KNOW?

    Strange are the uses to which the modern inventor turns that public benefactor—electricity. Did you know 1. That a new electric signal system ...

    Article : 262 words
  33. Woman Obtains Money by Trick

    Detectives are seeking a woman who for the last two years has obtained sums of money from officials at practically every metropolitan cemetery with an ingenious ...

    Article : 93 words
  34. FELL 80 FEET INTO QUARRY

    SYDNEY, Sunday.—Albert Guthrie, aged 38 years, of Kandos, had a narrow escape from death when he fell 80ft. into a quarry. Guthrie, who was employed on ...

    Article : 70 words
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    Advertising : 18 words
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