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  2. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES.

    Though the official intimation that the gas strike is off has not yet been made, the trouble is now regarded as at an end. As previously announced, many of the ...

    Article : 188 words
  3. TRAMWAY MEN.

    The president of the Australian Tramways Association, Mr. G. L. Prendergast, who returned from Adelaide to-day, said: "Genuine discontent exists among the ...

    Article : 168 words
  4. ROMA-STREET EXCAVATIONS.

    Another accident, fortunately unattended with very serious results, occurred yesterday afternoon on the site of the old Grammar School excavations, Roma-street, ...

    Article : 120 words
  5. GOVERNMENT COLD STORES.

    Recently the Cabinet, approved of a proposal by the Minister for Agriculture to erect central cold stores in Brisbane. Progress with this matter hass been delayed ...

    Article : 228 words
  6. DOMINION DELEGATES.

    General Louis Botha (Prime Minister of South Africa) and Sir Joseph Ward (Premier of New Zealand) visited Bristol today. They were accorded a civic ...

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  7. THE COAL VEND.

    The prosecution in connection with the coal vend was resumed before his Honour Mr. Justice Isaacs in the High Court today. James Cant, managing, director of ...

    Article : 124 words
  8. TRADE WITH JAVA.

    An arrangement has been entered into between Messrs. Burns,'Philp, and Co., Ltd., and the Royal Dutch Packet Company, whereby the tickets of these two ...

    Article : 174 words
  9. ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER.

    Thomas Gendinning, of Reeves Plains, aged 77 years, was arrested yesterday in connection with an alleged attempt to murder Edgar Hermann Day, aged 15 ...

    Article : 228 words
  10. BETTING PROSECUTIONS.

    The Central Police Court was crowded to its utmost yesterday when a number of prosecutions, in connection with the mid made by the police on a number ...

    Article : 1,989 words
  11. GAYNDAH SHOW.

    The Gayndah Show was continued today. The weather was excellent, and there was a large attendance. The ring events proved a source of attraction. The ...

    Article : 541 words
  12. SUICIDE OF A POLICE SERGEANT.

    The body of Apsley Mills Beck, aged 44 years. Sergeant of Police at Condobolin, was found hanging by a strap round the neck from the branch of a tree in ...

    Article : 178 words
  13. NATIONAL INSURANCE BILL.

    At the annual conference of the Hearts of Oak Benefit Society, Mr. Mills, the vicepresident, delivered a speech with reference to the National Insurance Bill, in ...

    Article : 119 words
  14. CHINESE IMMIGRATION.

    Four Chinese who were amongst the principal witnesses in the recent Customs inquines in Western Australia admitted that they had come into the ...

    Article : 262 words
  15. SUGAR WORKERS' STRIKE.

    There is nothing new in connection with the sugar workers' strike at Ayr. A business man said to-day that the lookout was black, many men having left the ...

    Article : 74 words
  16. CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF.

    The King has been spending the past four days at Aldershot. Despite the heat, his Majesty visited the entire command, including the Territorials. To-day he ...

    Article : 811 words
  17. LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

    A meeting of the Enoggers Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Councillors W. H. Ashton (chair), W. J. Afflick, J. F. Bergin, J. F. Coe, T. Marshall, D. ...

    Article : 201 words
  18. THE ADELAIDE TROUBLE.

    Before 7 o'clock this morning the strikers gathered at Messrs. Graves and Co.'s yard, but none of them attempted to start work. Everything appeared to be ...

    Article : 626 words
  19. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A ballot is now being taken of the depositors of the New South Wales Savings Bank on the question of amalgamation with the Government Savings Bank. ...

    Article : 48 words
  20. MURDER AND ROBBERY

    Two 17-year-old lads at Cuxhaven stole a fishing boat and made for the open sea, after killing the owner, who had pursued them in a motor boat. A flotilla of fishing ...

    Article : 61 words
  21. BELMONT SHIRE.

    Meetings of the Belmont Shire Council and the Belmont Tramway Board were held yesterday afternoon. Councillor Marsden presided at the meeting of the board, which was attended by ...

    Article : 295 words
  22. TASMANIA.

    Giving evidence at Launceston before the Royal Commission in Tasmania on losses through Customs leakages and other causes, the Hon. J. W. Cheek, M.L.C., ...

    Article : 122 words
  23. FIRE AT CRYSTAL PALACE.

    A fire broke out to-day in the southern end of the Crystal Palace-wherein the Festival of Empire is now being held—and got a good hold of the ...

    Article : 63 words
  24. VEBDICT FOR £1250.

    Elizabeth Baillie, who sued the Wellington Harbour Board for £2000 damages on account of the death of her husband, who was killed while working on the ...

    Article : 48 words
  25. ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

    Captain Amundsen, the leader of the Norwegian expedition now in the Antarctic, in a letter to the "Plme" dated February, gives his reasons for originally ...

    Article : 172 words
  26. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    During the voyage of the Howard Smith collier, Age, which arrived from Newcastle on Wednesday morning, a young seaman, named C. Wilson, was lost ...

    Article : 224 words
  27. THE ROUBAIX EXHIBITION.

    Hon. E. L. Batchelor (Commonwealth Minister for External Affairs) had an enthusiastic reception at the Roubaix Exhibition, where he opened the Australian ...

    Article : 99 words
  28. INTERSTATE FOOTBALL.

    No doubt the runaway victory of New South Wales over Queensland in the League football match last Saturday was responsible for the slackness of public ...

    Article : 244 words
  29. REDCLIFFE SHIRE COUNCIL.

    At the monthly meeting of the Redcliffe Shire Council the Chairman (Councillor J. Wayman) presiding, a letter was received from the Treasury stating the council's indebtedness up to the end ...

    Article : 68 words
  30. METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS.

    The Flinders Parade Fishing Club held its first annual ball in the Gordon Hall, Sandgate, this evening. Mr. J. Stewart (hon. secretary) and the committee, ...

    Article : 325 words
  31. TOOMBUL SHIRE COUNCIL.

    The Toombol Shire Council met last evening. There ware present: Councillors D. Wilder[?] (in the chair), A. Wall, W. P. Cookeley, J. W. Wood, F. Zigenbine, T. Burr, R. Wesacott; ...

    Article : 222 words
  32. CLAIM FOR £400,000

    The Municipal Council of Johannesburg is suing D. Stewart and Co., of Glasgow, and William Beardmore, claiming £4O0,000 for alleged failure to complete the ...

    Article : 75 words
  33. ROCKHAMPTON CARNIVAL MEETING.

    The carnival meeting of the Rockhampton Jockey Club was concluded to-day. The weather waa cool and fine, and the attendance numbered 7000. During the afternoon his Excellency the ...

    Article : 666 words
  34. WESTERN AUSTRALIA

    The population of Perth proper, according to the census, is 35,735. comprising 18,121 males aud 17,614 females. ...

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  35. A STRANGE HONEYMOON

    A commercial traveller named Cockbura was starting on his honeymoon trip, and attempted to board a moving train in which his bride was seated, at Kingston, Ireland. ...

    Article : 72 words
  36. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES.

    Before his Honour the Chief Justice and a special jury, in the Supreme Court to-day. Evelyn Aborn and Sylvia Maurer, members of the "Gay Gordons" Company, ...

    Article : 206 words
  37. BUNGIL SHIRE COUNCIL.

    At the monthly meeting of the Bungil Shire Council there were present: Councillors W. H. Thrupp (Chairman), T. Ferrier,, P. Hoskin, W. Dray, J. Stevenson, and the clerk (Mr. Donald ...

    Article : 179 words
  38. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Auckland Cricketing Association has cabled to England engiging G. J. Thompson, of Northamptonshire, as coach for next season. ...

    Article : 33 words
  39. HON. A.FISHER INTERVIEWED.

    The "Labour Leader" publishes an interview with Hon. A Fisher (Commonwealth Prime Minister). Mr. Fisher declined to specify the monopolies which the ...

    Article : 135 words
  40. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 204 words
  41. BRISBANE CORONATION EXHIBITION.

    The Coronation Show of the National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland should be rich in exhibits in the fine arts section. Amateurs only are ...

    Article : 278 words
  42. AUSTRALIAN CADETS.

    The Swiss Federal Government has deputed several officers to accompany the, Australian cadets on their visit to the primary und secondary schools and ...

    Article : 59 words
  43. KEDRON SHIRE COUNCIL.

    The monthly meeting of the Kedron Shire Council was held on Tuesday night, the chair being occupied by Councillor R. Fleming. Councillors R. Fleming and S. ...

    Article : 148 words
  44. CHAMPAGNE RIOTS.

    The decision of the Government with regard to the delimitation of the champagne area has caused further rioting at Bar-sur-Aube. The vine dressers marched ...

    Article : 107 words
  45. SYDNEY GOVERNMENT HOUSE

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Wade asked whether, in view of the determination to withdraw the Federal Government House from occupation by ...

    Article : 108 words
  46. The Sheffield Choir.

    The famous Sheffield Choir will arrive in Brisbane next Saturday, and it is anticipated that a very hearty welcome will be accorded these Empire singers. ...

    Article : 279 words
  47. Sales of Station Property.

    The_ sale is reported, on account of Sir Franck Murphy and Sons, of their Arcturus Downs property, near Springsure, consisting of 148 square miles of leasehold, ...

    Article : 111 words
  48. Orders to Administer Estates.

    Orders to administer the estates of the following deceased persons were granted yesterday by his Honour Mr. Justice Lukin to the Deputy Curator of ...

    Article : 81 words
  49. SOUTHERN SPORTING.

    The following nominations were received by the W.A.T.C.— Williamstown Cup.— Rifle. V.R.C.— Lady Linlithgow for the ...

    Article : 122 words
  50. Citizens' Service, Coronation Day.

    It is notified by advertisement that the procession to take place immediately before the citizens' service on Coronation Day will assemble at Market Square, ...

    Article : 179 words
  51. A Leper Patient.

    Messrs. J. Burke and Son's, steamship Porpoise, which has been under charter to the Government and has been searching for the Yongala, arrived in Moreton Bay yesterday. The vessel has on ...

    Article : 172 words
  52. BILLIARD MATCH.

    There were no sensational breaks in the hilliard match between Lindrum and Reece to-day. The best contributions made by Lindrum were 512 and 274, and ...

    Article : 55 words
  53. CHARLEVILLE LAND COURT.

    The Land Court was opened to-day, Mr. F. X. Henrey presiding. There are 15 cases set down for hearing. An appeal by Wm. Penhallurick against the decision of Land ...

    Article : 67 words
  54. Magisterial Inquiry.

    Mr. C. Francis, J.P., opened an inquiry yesterday into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man named Leonard Rosendort!, a wharf labourer, who died at the General ...

    Article : 192 words
  55. Fire at Spring Hill.

    Shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon the Central Brigade received a call through the alarm at the corner of Boundary and Leichhardt streets to a fire at M'Canmell-street. The reel ...

    Article : 104 words
  56. Mosquito Destruction.

    A public meeting will be held in the lecture hall of the Brisbane School of Arts next Monday night, at 8 o'clock, to discuss the question of mosquito destruction, ...

    Article : 74 words
  57. Lots of the Yongala.

    The Marine Board of Queensland will hold a public inquiry, commencing today at 10 a.m., at the Marine Board office, Edward-street, into the circumstances ...

    Article : 58 words
  58. MARTELL'S BRANDY.

    The oldest and best. Blue and silver label. Absolutely reliable. All hotels.* ...

    Article : 19 words
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