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  2. COUNTRY CENTRES. IPSWICH.

    Teachers' Association.—The monthly meeting of the Ipswich and West Moreton Teachers' Association was held at the Technical College on Saturday morning, ...

    Article : 197 words
  3. GAS MASKS. AN AMERICAN INVENTION.

    The Chemical Warfare Service of the United States Army has announced the perfection of a gas mask, which, it is believed, will prove adequate protection ...

    Article : 75 words
  4. SPEED MANIA.

    A wave of high speed motoring is prevailing, particularly on the Rivicra, re sulting in three fatalities in one day at Nice. Several motor agents and notoricty ...

    Article : 59 words
  5. GYMPIE MINING.

    The following report has been made by the Chief Government Geologist (Mr. B. Dunstan) on the Lucknow mine. "An examination of this mine was made ...

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  6. ALL-RAIL ROUTE. LINKING UP WITH ENGLAND.

    "Lloyd's Sunday News" features an article by Lord Strathspey advocating a plan for getting from London to Australia in less than a fortnight by ...

    Article : 169 words
  7. COTTON ADVANCE. INCREASE ANNOUNCED.

    An increase of 1/2d. per lb. in the advance fixed for seed plant cotton of lesser staple than 1¼in. produced in Queensland next season was announced on ...

    Article : 331 words
  8. ROSEWOOD.

    Personal.—Mr. Woods, of South Australia, arrived here on Friday to inspect land suitable for half-share cotton farming and dairying. Mr. Woods considers ...

    Article : 140 words
  9. EMPIRE EXHIBITION.

    The chairman of the australian Commission of the British Empire Exhibition (Senator Wilson) states that the arrangements for the construction of the ...

    Article : 110 words
  10. DANCING CRAZE.

    The long-distance dancing craze seems to have struck America with full force. There are now nearly 50 couples in Cleveland, Baltimore, Houston, and Texas who ...

    Article : 144 words
  11. SOUTHPORT.

    Model Band Fete.—The fete organised by the Ladies' Committee of the Model Band was held in the School of Arts on Saturday. Mrs. Berry declared the fete ...

    Article : 134 words
  12. TOOWOOMBA.

    St. Patrick's Day.—The nett profit of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Toowoomba was about £150. Anzac Day.—At a meeting of the ...

    Article : 620 words
  13. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 292 words
  14. "LONDON GAZETTE"

    The dispute which resulted in the delay of the publication of the "London Gazette" has been settled. ...

    Article : 24 words
  15. ROCKHAMPTON.

    Motor Accident.—Noel Hughes, aged 10 years, residing in Campbell-sheet, was riding a bicycle on Sunday, when he was knocked down by a motor car. The ...

    Article : 71 words
  16. GYMPIE.

    Benefit.—The High School Past Pupils' Association held a enchre tournament and dance on Friday, in aid of a fellow member. Music for the dancing was provided ...

    Article : 353 words
  17. NEXT OF KIN.

    The undermentioned persons are wanted in connection with the estates of deceased persons. Any inquiry relating to one of the notices must be accompanied by a cutting from this ...

    Article : 518 words
  18. GRANDCHESTER.

    Clearing Out Sale.—The property of the late Mr. J. V. Creedy was offered for sale on Wednesday by Mr. Skinner, auctioned, of Gatton. The farm ...

    Article : 66 words
  19. IMMIGRATION.

    The Secretary of State for the Colonies (his Grace the Duke of Devonshire) and the High Commissioner for Australia (Sir Joseph Cook) have signed an agreement ...

    Article : 75 words
  20. BIG LONDON FIRE.

    Six thousand tons of tobacco, which, based on a value of 2/6 a pound, is estimated to be valued at £1,000,000. was destroyed by fire at the Victoria Docks ...

    Article : 97 words
  21. GROWERS' GRIEVANCES.

    Several grievances in connection with the cotton industry were dealt with at a meeting of the Bouldercombe Local Producers' Association. Members complained ...

    Article : 385 words
  22. LISMORE.

    The Tick Pest.—The Chairman of the Tick Board of Control (Mr. C. J. Sanderson) returned to Lismore from Sydney on Thursday, While in Sydney ...

    Article : 194 words
  23. ROYALTY INTERESTED.

    His Excellency the Governor (Sir Francis Newdegate) has received a message from their Majesties the King and Queen stating that they were greatly interested in ...

    Article : 145 words
  24. FAMOUS PHYSICIAN DEAD.

    The death is announced of Dr. Arthur Latham, the great authority on consumption. [Dr. Arthur Latham, M.A., M.D., ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 161 words
  25. BUNDABERG.

    Railway Matters.—The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Davidson) arrived on Friday on a tour of inspection During the afternoon he received a deputation ...

    Article : 77 words
  26. CASINO.

    A Loss.—The gate money at the show amounted to only £133/16/ for three days owing to unfavourable weather. The society will sustain a loss. ...

    Article : 99 words
  27. GLADSTONE.

    Illegal Sale of Liquor.—At the Many Peaks Police Court, before Mr. J. W. Lee, Acting P.M., James Roselt, jun., described as the manager of James ...

    Article : 91 words
  28. TWO YEARS' WALK.

    A story which thrill with adventures is related by Captain Murphy, late of the Dorsets, who has arrived in London after a two years' walk, in which he covered ...

    Article : 168 words
  29. WORLD COURT. WOMEN'S CONVENTION.

    The Convention of National League of Women voters first voted down, then reconsidered, and finally passed, a resolution pledging support to President ...

    Article : 175 words
  30. RESULTS AT MURGON.

    One of the most successful cotton growers in this district is Mr. Walter Bisdee, who, in conjunction with his son, has planted about 15 acres. So far, ...

    Article : 294 words
  31. MARBURG.

    Cotton.—Many farmers in this district planted cotton, and, notwithstanding adverse weather conditions, it has proved very successful. Everything points to ...

    Article : 97 words
  32. WARWICK.

    Country Women's Association.—At a meeting of ladies on Tuesday, a branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association was formed. The Mayoress ...

    Article : 165 words
  33. DALBY.

    Dalby Ginnery.—The ginnery buildings are nearing completion, but the installation has been held back owing to the non-arrival of some material. The gins are all put ...

    Article : 285 words
  34. STRIKE AVERTED.

    As the result of the intervention of the Ministry of Labour, the stoppage of work in the building trade has been averted, pending arbitration on the points at issue ...

    Article : 44 words
  35. NORTH COAST.

    Railway Matters.—The Commissioner for Railways called at Beerwah on Thursday, and was met by a deputation of residents, including Mr. J. ...

    Article : 67 words
  36. DR. WILSON'S VIEWS.

    The Washington correspondent of the "Public Ledger" quotes a letter that ex-President Wilson sent to the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign ...

    Article : 129 words
  37. GIN FOR GLADSTONE.

    The Gladstone Chamber of Commerce has received a letter from the Australian Cotton Growing Association stating that the erection of the proposed cotton ...

    Article : 200 words
  38. POLAR FLIGHT.

    Captain Roald Amundsen will leave on Saturday by dog team for Wainwright, on the Arctic Ocean, to prepare for his flight over the North Pole to Norway. ...

    Article : 37 words
  39. COUNCIL MEETINGS.

    At the monthly meeting of the Balmoral Shire Council the chairman (Councillor A. Harrison) presiding, a letter was received from the Morningside Progress Association notifying the ...

    Article : 330 words
  40. MALENY.

    Kitchen Tea.—Miss Sneyd, whose marriage will take place shortly, was tendered a kitchen tea in the school. The music for dancing was supplied by ...

    Article : 72 words
  41. UP ALL NIGHT.

    The House of Commons sat continuously for 21 hours. Labour members following their usual practice of moving amendments in Committee on the Army and ...

    Article : 154 words
  42. A GIRL'S ROMANCE.

    The secret marriage of Miss Mathilde M'Cormick, a granddaughter of Mr. J. D Rockefeller, the American multimillionaire, has been announced. The ...

    Article : 183 words
  43. A MOSCOW PLOT.

    Helsingfors papers report a new antiBolshevist plot in Moscow, and state that a number of Soviet employees were found to be implicated in work at a ...

    Article : 49 words
  44. SOUTH COAST.

    Record in Rates.—For the month ended 11th instant over £6000 in rates have been sent to the Town Council office. This represents 80 per cent. of the rates, and is ...

    Article : 256 words
  45. MURGON.

    The Show.—At the last meeting of the committee of the Murgon Show Society, the president (Mr. J. A. Heading) announced that arrangements for the show, ...

    Article : 125 words
  46. METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS.

    A concert and dance was held on Saturday, when an enjoyable programme was rendered in the School of Arts Memorial Hall, by Mrs. M. Jarrot and ...

    Article : 80 words
  47. THE BETTING TAX.

    The lobbyist of the "Daily Telegraph" says that, while the Cabinet has not reached a decision on the betting tax proposal, a majority of Ministers definitely ...

    Article : 70 words
  48. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 66 words
  49. KILCOY.

    Memorial Hall.—The following have been appointed a ladies' committee for the Memorial Hall:—Mrs. Maher (president), Miss Ivy Harris (hon. secretary), Miss ...

    Article : 134 words
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