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  2. MINISTER FOR RAILWAYS AND THE MURWILLUMBAH SHOW.

    The Minister for Railways (the Hon. J. Leahy) has accepted an invitation to be present at the Murwillumbah (New South Wales) Show on the 20th Instant. He will, ...

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  3. IN THE GALLERY.

    "One tip of the yellow bucket," said an alarmist referring to China, " will swamp Australia." In the leasing of agricultural lands to Celestials, Mr. Givens espies, with ...

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  4. FRANCE AND TURKEY.

    There is nothing to indicate that France will accept the offer made by the Porte for the settlement of the French claims, as the offer Snakes no reference to the ...

    Article : 298 words
  5. THE BOER WAR.

    Lord Kitchener has reported that in the recent engagement at Brakenlaagte, where General Benson was killed, the Boers got nothing belonging to the British ...

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  6. AUSTRALASIAN INTERESTS.

    Mr. W. C. Dawes has been appointed chairman of the board of directors of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, in succession to the late Mr. ...

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  7. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    In what is termed the Verdi second period, "Un Ballo in Maschera" was written and was produced in 1858 at the Teatro Apollo at Rome. The story upon which ...

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  8. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    In the Senate to-day, as in the House of Representatives, it was a dull day. At times there were not half-a-dozen Senators in the House, and the discussion on ...

    Article : 331 words
  9. CARRIAGE OF SHEEP.

    An endeavour has been made by some persons in the Central division to get the Raliway Department to quote a through rate for sheep from places on the Central ...

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  10. SCOTTISH-AUSTRAILIAN INVESTMENT COMPANY.

    The half-yearly balance-sheet of the Scottish-Australian Investment Company shows a profit of £3437, hut it is intended to apply this amount to the reduction of ...

    Article : 38 words
  11. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

    Recently a number of corrections of names of justices of the peace have had to be made by the authorities. It would appear that these corrections arise ...

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  12. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

    Arrivals.—Agda, barque, from Melbourne; Meridian, barque, from Sydney; Amiral Courbet, barque, from Melbourne; Lingard, barque, from Melbourne; ...

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  13. DROWNING CASE AT INDOOROOPILLY.

    A sad drowning case was reported from Indoproopilly last evening. It appears that three lads, named George Pascoe, aged 14 years, and Claud Wheeler and Walter Jones, ...

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  14. REINFORCEMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    Four hundred men of the Grenadier and Coldstream Guards, and 800 men of the Fusilier and other regiments, embarked at Southampton yesterday for South Africa. ...

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  15. GREAT BRITAIN.

    The Board of Trade returns for the month of October show that the Imports into Great Britain decreased to the extent of £4,144,205 as compared with the ...

    Article : 74 words
  16. THE KANAKA BILL.

    Mr. Thomas Foley, of Townsville, addressed a meeting of electors here last night under the auspices of the Labour party. His remarks were principally ...

    Article : 533 words
  17. GENERAL BADEN-POWELL.

    Major-General Baden-Powell, who was some time ago appointed to the command of the South African Constabulary Force, but had to return to England on account ...

    Article : 53 words
  18. VOLUNTARY SURRENDERS.

    In connection with the war in South Africa, it has been announced that henceforth no further voluntary surrenders will be accepted, and all Boers taken by the ...

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  19. THE SEIZURE OF MITYLENE.

    Information is to hand that, in pursuance of orders given by the Porte, no resistance was offered by the local Turkish authorities to the seizure of the Customs in the ...

    Article : 44 words
  20. THE WORCESTER BISHOPRIC.

    It is announced that Canon Gore (the Rev. Charles Gore, Canon of Westminster), has been appointed Bishop of Worcester, in succession to the Right Rev. Dr. Perowne, ...

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  21. HUMPYBONG REGATTA

    Final arrangements have now been made by the committee for the nineteenth annual regatta, to be held at Humpybong on Monday next. Races are provided for ...

    Article : 128 words
  22. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    There was no energy about the House of Representatives to-day. The House seemed to be in a somewhat limp condition, and there was no heart in the discussion on ...

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  23. FRANCE'S ASSURANCE TO THE POWERS.

    With regard to the aation taken by France against Turkey, M. Delcasse, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, has assured the Powers that, beyond enforcing ...

    Article : 82 words
  24. RUSSIAN HORSES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    The St. Petersburg " Official Gazette" contains the announcement that Russia is supplying 20,000 horses for the use of the British troops in South Africa. ...

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  25. WOOD FOR STREET HAVING.

    The Municipal Council of Westminster has adopted the report of the Works Committee in favour of the adoption of American red gum in the street paving contract. ...

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  26. THE LIBERALS AND THE BOERS.

    At a meeting of the Home Counties Liberal Federation, at which Lord Carrington, formerly Governor of New South Wales, presided, a resolution was passed ...

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  27. ANOTHER DONATION BY MR. CARNEGIE.

    Mr. Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American millionaire, whose many donations for philanthropic and educational purposes have lately been recorded, has now ...

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  28. TO-DAY'S SPORTING FIXTURES.

    Monday next being an annual holiday largely devoted to sporting, the fixtures for this afternoon are not so numerous as usual. The Q.T.C. are holding the first ...

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  29. FURTHER CONCESSION BY TURKEY.

    The Porte has announced to M. Bapst, who is in charge of the French Embassy at Constantinople, with regard to the demands made by France on the questions of ...

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  30. ARREST OF MISS EMILY HOBHOUSE.

    The " Daily News" publishes the statement that Miss Emily Hobhouse, whose statements regarding the concentration camps in South Africa have given rise to ...

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  31. CABLE MESSAGES.

    The Imperial Agricultural Society of Moscow has appealed to the Minister of the Interior to take measures to facilitate a regular and extensive export trade in ...

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  32. BRISBANE JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

    The programme for tue Brisbane Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday, 16th instant. is advertised in this issue. Nominations close on Tuesday, 12th instant, at 4 p.m. ...

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  33. BRITISH INTERVENTION URGED.

    The German Press, commemting upon the occupation by France of the Island of Mitylene, near the mouth of the Dardenelles, express the apprehension that the ...

    Article : 58 words
  34. PROMOTIONS OF QUEENSLAND OFFICERS.

    A letter has been received from Lord Kitchener stating that, subject to the approval of the Queensland Government, Lieutenant M. A. T. Bell, of the Fourth ...

    Article : 75 words
  35. THE TREATY OF BERLIN.

    The " Cologne Gazette," a prominent German newspaper, states that there are indications that France and Russia are taking steps for initiating a conference of ...

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  36. CHINESE AFFAIRS.

    Later particulars from Peking regarding the death of the Viceroy LI Hung Chang, state that he died from ulceration of the stomach, and that his end was hastened ...

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  37. QUEENSLAND'S CLAIM FOR A CAPTURED GUN.

    In connection with the application to Lord Kitchener for a captured gun, it appears that the Commandant, on 30th July last, wrote to the Chief Secretary, saying: ...

    Article : 225 words
  38. ABYSSINIAN FRONTIER DELIMITATION.

    It is announced that the Governments of Great Britain, Egypt, and Abyssinia have now settled the main outlines of the delimitation of the frontier between the ...

    Article : 42 words
  39. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 144 words
  40. A SERIOUS COLLISION.

    The Flushing mail boat Konlngin Regentes came into collision with the British cruiser Proserpine during a fog last night off Sheerness. The mail steamer was so ...

    Article : 57 words
  41. THE MANCHURIAN CONVENTION.

    The " Standard" publishes a statement telegraphed by its correspondent at Shanghai, to the effect that it is understood that the Chinese Minister at St. Petersburg has ...

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  42. SOCIALISTS IN BERLIN.

    News from Berlin states that the Socialists have gained four additional seats in the Municipal Council of the city of Berlin. ...

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  43. MY HEADACHE CURING RECORD.

    Hundreds have been freed from persistent headaches by my scientifically fitted glasses. When I undertake to cure headache I do it. W. Flegeltaub, D.B.O.A., the ...

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  44. CHILLAGOE ORE RESERVE.

    A telegram from our Melbourne correspondent states that Mr. Danvers Power's report on the Chillagoe ore reserves will not be available until early next week. ...

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  45. RAILWAYS IN BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA.

    The " Times" states that the British Government have signed a contract with the Shire Highlands Railway Company, in Nyasaland (the British Central Africa ...

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  46. J. HOARE'S CLUB HOTEL

    Is the best in Pittsworth. Table a speciality. Vehicles always on hire. Wellgrassed paddocks. Buggy meets all trains Communications promptly answered. ...

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  47. "LA BOHEME."

    Puccini's fine work, " La Bohemc," which was received with so much demonstrative enthusiasm on Wednesday night last, will be revived this evening, and ...

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  48. WHAT 50s. WILL DO.

    The most satisfactory way to discover this is to call on Charles Gilbert, the Leading Tailor (near the bridge), and inspect the splendid selection and sterling values ...

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  49. A LONELY DEATH.

    Our Adelaide correspondent wires that officers of the Overland Telegraph Department found the body of Thomas Meredith, who had apparently perished from thirst, ...

    Article : 77 words
  50. LADIES' CAMBRIC AND ZEPHYR: BLOUSES AND COSTUMES.

    B. Mountcastle and Sons, specialists in Ladles' Blouses and Washing Costumes. Washing Duck, Drill, and Pique Coats and Skirts, in designs and patterns which ...

    Article : 55 words
  51. THE CHINESE COURT.

    It is announced that the Chinese Imperial Court will remain at Kai-feng-fu, in the province of Ho-nan, for a further twenty days before returning to Peking. ...

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  52. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

    SYDNEY, November 8.—Arrived: Aberdeen, s., from London. Sailed; Rockton, s., for Melbourne; Karaweera, s., for Brisbane. ...

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  53. THE ADEN HINTERLAND.

    It is announced that a mixed AngloTurkish commission has been appointed for the purpose of delimiting the boundary of the hinterland of the British possession ...

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  54. EXTRAORDINARY VALUES.

    In Summer Suitings. Those desirous of obtaining a really first-class, well-finished garment, combined With economy in price, should not fall to inspect. Suits to ...

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  55. LADIES' WRAPPERS.

    Choice neat patterns in Print and Fancy Muslins, at 4s. 6d., 6s. 6d., 7s. 11d., 11s. 6d., 16s. 6d. each. Full sizes; lengths, 50in. to 60in. T. C Beirne & Co., the Valley.* ...

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  56. J. HOARE'S CLUB HOTEL

    Is the best in Pittsworth. Table a speciality. Vehicles always on hire. Wellgrassed paddocks. Buggy meets all trains. Communications promptly answered. ...

    Article : 27 words
  57. BOXING CONTEST.

    News is, to hand that Frank Slavin, the ex-Australian pugilist, fought Peter Kenney, at Klondyke, and won on a foul after three rounds. The bout throughout was all ...

    Article : 43 words
  58. THE NEW TARIFF

    Makes our values better than ever, as we have not increased our prices. Pure-wool Serges and Suitings, summer textures, excellent resigns, unrivalled quality. Also ...

    Article : 123 words
  59. SUNSHADES FOR THE RACES.

    M'Whirter and Son, Valley. Ninety-eight dozen just opened; wonderful value, all fresh and now, from 2/9 to 35/. Ladies, do not fall to inspect.* ...

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  60. WOOLLOONGABBA RACES, TO-NIGHT

    Archibald MacLea &. Co., Tailoring and Outfitting Emporium, George-street (next the Lands Office).* 750 Pairs Men's All wool Trousers; ...

    Article : 79 words
  61. CLOSED ON MONDAY NEXT.

    Chapman and Company, Queensland Drapery Warehouse, will be Closed on Monday, 11th Instant, In consequence of King's Birthday.* ...

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  62. NEW PULLEY BELTS.

    T. C. Beirne and Co. are now showing a Choice assortment of above in Folde[?] Satin, Moire, and Corded Silk; trimmed with Jet, silver and gold ornaments; from ...

    Article : 44 words
  63. " CHALLENGE."—London Prize Medal

    To Riflemen.—A full supply of Riflemen's Requisites just received. Flavelle, Roberts, and Sankey.* "CHAXILBNGE."—Only Genuine Texas.* ...

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  64. WOOLLOONGABBA RACES TO-NIGHT

    Choice New Season's Goods just opened, at Merry Silver Ball, Courier Building.* "CHALLENGE."—Dark and Bright." ...

    Article : 33 words
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