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  2. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    There was a plethora of questions in the House of Representatives to-day, a number being asked without notice. Mr. Bonython wanted to know whether any ...

    Article : 1,334 words
  3. THE FEDERAL TARIFF.

    The consideration of the tarilf was resumed on the last section of item 74,— "Metals and machinery, n.c.l., including engines, boilers, pumps, machines, and ...

    Article : 1,638 words
  4. THE BOER WAR.

    General Bruce Hamilton has wired stating that his column was on the march when Colonel Wing reported that there was a large concentration of Boers on ...

    Article : 135 words
  5. GERMANY AND GREAT BRITAIN.

    In connection with the forthcoming visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to the Emperor William, the "North German Gazette" states that the Kaiser did not invite the ...

    Article : 268 words
  6. GREAT BRITAIN.

    His Majesty King Edward has adopted the suggestion made by the Archbishop of Canterbury that the Archbishop of York (the Most Rev. Dr. Maclagan) should ...

    Article : 150 words
  7. TOOWOOMBA SHOW.

    The fortieth show promoted by the Drayton and Toowoomba Agricultural and Horticultural Society—popularly known as "the farmers' show"—was opened yesterday ...

    Article : 1,063 words
  8. THE FEDERAL CONTINGENT.

    One-third of the men of the Federal Contingent now in camp at Lytton are old campaigners, and in consequence the camp has readily settled down. ...

    Article : 681 words
  9. COMMONWEALTH MATTERS.

    A return laid on the table of the House of Representatives to-night shows that Customs receipts in the various States from the 1st to the 7th of January were ...

    Article : 412 words
  10. OPERATIONS AGAINST DE WET.

    It is stated that Captain Mueller, a German, is in command of De Wet's guns. General De Wet, by doubling, has eluded the pursuit of the British columns, but ...

    Article : 64 words
  11. BRITISH POLITICS.

    The " Times" considers that Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the leader of the Liberal party, has by his recent utterances accentuated the paralysis in the party, and ...

    Article : 45 words
  12. KITCHENER'S WEEKLY REPORT.

    Lord Kitchener, in his usual weekly report to the War Office, gives the following as the Boer losses during the past week: —Killed, 20; wounded, 9; prisoners ...

    Article : 46 words
  13. THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

    The London "Daily Mail" publishes the statement that the British Government will shortly announce to the International Conference now sitting at Brussels to consider ...

    Article : 59 words
  14. OTHER ITEMS.

    An outbreak of smallpox has occurred at the Hounslow Barracks, and this has necessitated the postponement of the departure of the 5th battalion of the ...

    Article : 48 words
  15. ENGLAND "TOO IMPATIENT."

    The "Cologne Gazette" states that England is too impatient with the utterances of foreigners, considering the nature of the language that has been used by Sir ...

    Article : 42 words
  16. CONFERENCE ON OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    The joint conference of 1000 delegates from the Trades Union Congress and the Co-operative Union Congress to formulate a scheme of old-age pensions has been ...

    Article : 94 words
  17. THE KAISER AND BULOW.

    There is no disposition in England to identify the Emperor William with the utterances of Count von Bulow, the Imperial German Chancellor. ...

    Article : 31 words
  18. COLONIAL CASUALTIES.

    Private P. G. Smart, of the Second Contingent New South Wales Mounted Infantry, has been severely wounded at Ermelo. ...

    Article : 46 words
  19. SHO[?]KING ANGLOPHOBIA.

    The "Times" has published a number of shocking examples of Anglophobe literature and caricatures which have been published in Germany. One of these latter represent ...

    Article : 52 words
  20. A NEW BRITISH ACADEMY.

    The petition presented to King Edward praying for the incorporation of the British Academy for the Promotion of Historical, Philosophical, and Philological ...

    Article : 53 words
  21. LAND SETTLEMENT IN THE ORANGE RIVER COLONY.

    The Government of the Orange River Colony have purchased 80,000 morgen of land (about 160,000 acres) in the Ficksburg district, and 45,000 morgen (about 90,000 ...

    Article : 62 words
  22. ADMIRAL BIBRAN'S MISSION.

    With regard to the statement published that Admiral Bibran had handed to his Majesty King Edward an autograph letter from the German Emperor, it has been ...

    Article : 63 words
  23. A BREACH OF PROMISE CASE.

    The breach of promise case instituted some time ago by Miss Portia Knight against the Duke of Manchester has been withdrawn. ...

    Article : 122 words
  24. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 135 words
  25. THE CAPE PARLIAMENT.

    The Parliament of Cape Colony, which has not met since October, 1900, has been further prorogued to the 4th March next. ...

    Article : 30 words
  26. ACTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The resolutions passed by the Commonwealth Parliament last night, on the motion of Mr. Barton, expressing indignation at the baseless charges made abroad ...

    Article : 268 words
  27. CABLE MESSAGES.

    The Union Bank of Australia has declared a dividend at the [?] of 8 per cent per annum for the past half-year. A sum of £25,000 has been added to the reserve ...

    Article : 71 words
  28. ELECTION NOTES.

    The committee of the South Brisbane Branch of the National Liberal Union closed the books last evening with a total membership of 1150. Nominations of ...

    Article : 177 words
  29. HEALTH OF SIR F. DARLEY.

    Our Sydney correspond advises that the health of the Lieutenant-Governor was much improved yesterday. It is anticipated that Sir F. Darley will be out of danger in ...

    Article : 50 words
  30. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    In connection with the case of smallpox on the steamer Eastern, the Board of Health decided to-day that the passengers who landed from the vessel at Sydney ...

    Article : 74 words
  31. TUESDAY'S "RECORD" AT [?]APEMBA.

    We learn that at Capemba (Mr. Wragge's private residence near Taringa) on Tuesday last the shade thermometer reached fully a degree higher than at the ...

    Article : 32 words
  32. THE NEWFOUNDLAND QUESTION.

    The Newfoundland Legislature has expressed its willingness to agree to a renewal of the modus vivendi between Great Britain and France with regard to the ...

    Article : 48 words
  33. THE TOOWOOMBA BANQUET.

    In our report of the Mayoral banquet at Toowoomba on Tuesday evening, it was inadvertently stated that the banquet was tendered to Brisbane citizens and others ...

    Article : 41 words
  34. CO-OPERATIVE WOOL AND PRODUCE COMPANY.

    The Co-operative Wool and Produce Company has declared an interim dividend for the ten months ended 31st December at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. ...

    Article : 32 words
  35. RUSSIAN FINANCE.

    News from St. Petersburg states that M. de Witte, the Russian Minister of Finance, has reported a satisfactory Budget, and he states that he is confident of the continued ...

    Article : 68 words
  36. A CLEVER YOUNG IMITATOR.

    Master Maurice Evans, of Taroogn, Queensland, who is at present in Brisbane, has the peculiar faculty of being able to imitate perfectly the various cries of birds ...

    Article : 132 words
  37. SYDNEY, JANUARY 15.

    The weather in Sydney to-day is beautifully cool, and a fresh southerly wind is blowing. Phenomenal heat was experienced on the North Coast on Tuesday, when a hot, ...

    Article : 64 words
  38. REPORTS FROM THE COUNTRY.

    The Labour party held an open-air meeting tonight, and the candidates addressed a fairly large crowd. The plebiscite will take place on Saturday. BARCALDINE, anuary 15. ...

    Article : 199 words
  39. ARMENTANS IN RUSSIA.

    Prince Ukhtomsky has characterised the recent alleged revelations of Dr. [?] with regard to the enforced Russian naturalisation of Armenian refugees in ...

    Article : 122 words
  40. PETITION FOR LIQUIDATION.

    On the 14th instant a petition was filed for the liquidation of the estate of Goldsworthy and Perkins, wholesale boot importers, Newstead, Brisbane. The ...

    Article : 64 words
  41. RUMOURS OF FLOODS.

    In view of the above, we remind our readers that for best value in Waterproofs and Oilskins and Umbrellas, visit Chas. Gilbert's, Queen-street (near Bridge), ...

    Article : 64 words
  42. SUITS FOR NOTHING

    We do not give, but we do give real good Suits at the lowest prices possible. Stylish cut and finish. A vast ass[?]ment of patterns; also Assam Silks and other ...

    Article : 51 words
  43. THE EXHIBITS.

    The exhibition of agriculture was more than up to the average. The maize was unaccountably poor in quantity, and also in quality, but the wheat and barley showed ...

    Article : 1,748 words
  44. "METHOD IN HIS MADNESS."

    Some people think that Charles Gilbert, the Leading Tailor, is crazy to sell so cheap. Well, it may be so, but there is method in his madness, as results have ...

    Article : 68 words
  45. MESSAGE FROM ADELAIDE STOCK EXCHANGE.

    The Adelaide Stock Exchange has sent the following message to the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain:—"The members of the Stock Exchange at Adelaide admire and ...

    Article : 75 words
  46. MEN'S WASHING DELHI SILK SUITS.

    B. Mountcastle and Sons' Delhi Sil[?] Suits, two garments, 50s., to order only. Superior to Assam. Will not rag out in washing. Real Irish Brown Drill Suits, ...

    Article : 69 words
  47. LONDON'S LATEST CRAZE.

    Novelties in Gent.'s Neckties per parcel post. Latest fashions in Pin Scarfs, specially made for the double collar; [?]tens to neck stud; also in bows. These are ...

    Article : 72 words
  48. CHINESE ATTACK ON A BRITISH STEAMER.

    Information[?] to hand that a party of Chinese soldiers fired a volley into the British steamer Teanning, in the Tumchau Channel of the[?] West river, and the Rev. ...

    Article : 62 words
  49. A NEW YEAR'S GIFT.

    A Framed Enlargement given free of cost with each Dozen[?] Cabinets at the Tosca Studio for one month only.* ...

    Article : 24 words
  50. TO BE SEEN

    At Wiley's Studio, Queen-street, some Beautiful Photographs of all the [?]eading weddings of the last few weeks. Studio open Saturday Afternoon and all Holidays.* ...

    Article : 30 words
  51. LADIES' NIGHTDRESSES.

    Fifty dozen Calico and Madapolam Nightdresses, trimmed lace or embroidery, full sizes, reduced from 3/6 and 3/11 to 2/6 each at T. C. Beirne and Co.'s summer ...

    Article : 101 words
  52. MEN'S SERGERETTE SUITS.

    All wool, original price 27s. 6d., now being cleared at 18s. 11d. at T. C. Beirne and, Co.'s Summer Sale.* Great Reduction Sale of Silks, Oriental, ...

    Article : 88 words
  53. THE NEW ZEALAND PREMIER'S VIEWS.

    Speaking at Wellington, Mr. Seddon refolded to the German criticisms of the British army, remarking that there was no just ground whatever for them. The charges ...

    Article : 176 words
  54. CONVERTS TO DR. DOWIE.

    It is announced that Mr. and Mrs. Booth-Clibhorn, who were at the head of the Salvation Army in the United States, have declared their belief in faith healing, and ...

    Article : 77 words
  55. AS BLIND AS A BAT.

    "None so blind as those who will not see," and blind indeed is the man who cannot see that Chas. Gilbert's values and selections in Hats, Shirts, Mercery, and ...

    Article : 71 words
  56. WHITE CONVENT HATS.

    100 do[?]; clearing sale price, 7½d. and 9¾d. (original p[?], 1/ and 1/3). T. C. Beirne and Co., the Valley.* Wassiamull, Assomull and Co., 116 ...

    Article : 74 words
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