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  2. THE NEW LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLOR.

    The Hon. A. G. C. Hawthorn, M.L.C., whose recent resignation from the Ministry and the Lower House was followed immediately by the announcement of his ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 586 words
  3. QUEENSLAND LOANS.

    Following on the unofficial communication from Mr. Fisher indicating that the Commonwealth was in a position to lend money to Queensland, the Premier ...

    Article : 124 words
  4. RECENT POLITICAL CHANCES.

    The Hon. D. F. Denham (Chief Secreary) will leave Brisbane on Thursday night for Rockhampton, where he will assist the selected Government candidate ...

    Article : 671 words
  5. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES.

    The number of wages boards continue to receive additions. The Minister for Works has approved of the formation of a wages board for the ...

    Article : 72 words
  6. LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

    The South Brisbane City Coundil met yesterday afternoon, when there were present: Aldermen A. Gillespie (Mayor), J. Allen, D. B. M'Cullough, W. E. Burke, ...

    Article : 823 words
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    COUNCILLOR H. L. JONES. Chairman of the Purga Shire Council. —Whitehead photo. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 13 words
  8. ARRIVAL OF IMMIGRANTS.

    Another contingent of new settlers arrived on board the Aberdeen liner Moravian, which berthed at Bulimba about 1 p.m. yesterday. They were met ...

    Article : 1,060 words
  9. THE CYCLONIC STORM

    Showery weather prevailed throughout to-day, and to-night the sky is still overcast, with occasional showers falling. One very heavy shower passed over the town ...

    Article : 1,302 words
  10. ENGINE-DRIVERS AND FIREMEN.

    The hearing was commenced to-day, in the Arbitration Court, before Mr. Justice Higgins, of the application to have the award in regard to the wages of ...

    Article : 100 words
  11. THE CAPSIZED BARQUE.

    According to the story given through an interpreter, Antil Kitala, the only sailor saved from the Russian barque Glenbank, which capsized off Le Grand ...

    Article : 241 words
  12. TIMBER WORKERS' DEMAND.

    The timber sorters and stackers have decided to cease working for those firms which refuse to increase wages to 1/5 per hour and 2/ per hour overtime. ...

    Article : 35 words
  13. ADELAIDE DRIVERS' TROUBLES.

    The Industrial Court, considering the drivers' appeal case, sat again to-day. Mr. Justice Homeburg informed the parties that the Victorian Drivers' Board was ...

    Article : 54 words
  14. FRUIT PICKERS' WAGES.

    The Renmark fruit pickers, controlled by the United (Labourers' Union, have raised the wages log from 7/ to 8/. The men seem generally satisfied with 7/. A ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. BRASSALL SHIRE COUNCIL.

    At a meeting of the Brassall Shire Council on Saturday afternoon Councillor W. Hastie was appointed chairman for the ensuing 12 months. ...

    Article : 30 words
  16. NORTHUMBERLAND MINERS.

    The Northumberland miners have taken a ballot which was largely in favour of terminating the Conciliation Board agreement with a view to abolishing the ...

    Article : 57 words
  17. THE TURRAMURRAEXPLOSION

    The City Coroner held an inquest today concerning the death of Mr. George Bertrand Edwards, M. H. R., and Mr. John Graham, the victims of the acetylene gas ...

    Article : 120 words
  18. GOWRIE SHIRE COUNCIL.

    A Special meeting of the Gowne Shire Council was held on Saturday to elect a chairman for the ensuing year. There were present Councillors Bell, Hohman, ...

    Article : 467 words
  19. COMMONWEALTH MATTERS.

    The conference of railway and military officers on the subject of the transport of troops will be opened to-morrow by the Minister for Defence. After the formal ...

    Article : 247 words
  20. FOURTH TEST MATCH.

    It had been practically decided to commence the fourth test match this morning, and players all put in an appearance. Just before noon, however, rain began to ...

    Article : 137 words
  21. THE NEW POSTAL REGULATION.

    The statement by the Postmaster-General that the early closing of the Post and Telegraph offices will not mean retrenchment formed the subject of conversation ...

    Article : 136 words
  22. TRAMWAY MEN

    A conference of the various States connected with the Australian Tramway Employees' Association was concluded yesterday. A schedule of wages and working ...

    Article : 44 words
  23. WITH CLOSED DOORS.

    At a meeting of the Manne Board yesterday afternoon a report was received from Captain V. Forrester (shipping inspector), who held a preliminary inquiry ...

    Article : 406 words
  24. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

    A highway robbery was committed near Young on the night of Thursday last. An orchardist named Frank. Jasprizza wus driving to his home from Young, and about ...

    Article : 104 words
  25. ITHACA TOWN COUNCIL.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the Ithaca Town Council, held last night, there were present: Aldermen S. White (Mayor), R. Speedy, W. M. L'Estrange, G. ...

    Article : 308 words
  26. TERRORISM IN IRELAND.

    Two constables patrolling near Headford, county Galway, Ireland, heard shots fired at midnight and ascertained that they had been fired at the domicile of William ...

    Article : 159 words
  27. ROMA TOWN COUNCIL.

    At Friday's meeting of the Roma Municipal Council, Mr. G. L. Chrystal was reappointed clerk at the same salary as last year. The foreman of works was ...

    Article : 115 words
  28. STEAMER EASTERN.

    The steamer Eastern arrived in Sydney to-day. She put up a record run from Cape Moreton to Sydney, and made no water on the voyage. It is not ...

    Article : 60 words
  29. THE REFERENDA.

    Sir,—As a lad of 13 years of age, I landed in Melbourne Australia Felix was then endeavouring to obtain emancipation from the yoke of New South Wales, which ...

    Article : 329 words
  30. WARWICK SHOW.

    Although there have been only nine fine days so far this year, the clouds are lifting this evening, and prospects of fine weather for the show are fairly good. The ...

    Article : 221 words
  31. KOLAN SHIRE COUNCIL.

    At a meeting of Kolan Shire Council to-day Councillor Harry Mullett was reelected chairman for the ensuing year. ...

    Article : 25 words
  32. PLAGUE IN MANCHURIA.

    Four deaths from plague have occurred in the province of Astrakhan, causing fems of an invasion of Southern Russia. The Roumanian Government is ...

    Article : 268 words
  33. TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.

    It is officially announced that Mr. Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for Home Affairs, has accepted the position of president of the ...

    Article : 115 words
  34. IMPERIAL POLITICS.

    The "Times" states that the more moderate members of the Ministry consider that the Veto Bill must first be passed, and then the reform of the House of Lords ...

    Article : 183 words
  35. CLEVELAND SHIRE COUNCIL.

    A meeting of ratepayers was held in the hall on Saturday, to hear the views of Mr. Wm. Woodgate who is contesting the vacancy on the council, caused through the ...

    Article : 91 words
  36. RETIRED RAILWAY SERVANTS' REQUEST.

    A deputation of New South Wales retired railway servants interviewed the Premier to-day, and asked that one month's pay for each year of service ...

    Article : 133 words
  37. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

    In connection with the statement by the "Sunday Times" that General Botha will announce to the Imperial Conference that the Union Government proposes to abolish ...

    Article : 97 words
  38. TAMBOURINE SHIRE COUNCIL.

    At the monthly meeting of the Tambourine Shire Council there were present: Councillors A. W. C. Henderson, Geo. Barnes, T. Strachan, C. Thompson, ...

    Article : 383 words
  39. AMERICA AND CANADA.

    Mr. C. N. Armstrong, of Montreal, a prominent figure in the Canadian railway world, and who is now in London, condemns the reciprocity agreement. He ...

    Article : 149 words
  40. BURGLARIES IN SYDNEY.

    Robberies in the city are becoming of frequent occurreuce. Three shops in Castlereagh-street were broken into a few nights ago, and a quantity of goods ...

    Article : 60 words
  41. RIGHT TO WORK BILL.

    Mr. Keir Hardie, speaking at Saltaire, referred to Kemp's trial, and said that the Government had now an easy chance to redeem its pledge to give facilities for ...

    Article : 86 words
  42. Tom Petrie Memorial Fund.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 35 words
  43. DEPARTMENTAL ADVICES.

    The Railway Department has been advised by wire from Cairns that the rainfall at Redlynch, at the foot of the range, was 17.60in. for the 24 hours ended at 11 ...

    Article : 485 words
  44. Waipara Widows and Orphans' Fund

    A concert organised by Mrs. Proctor, of the Missions to Seamen, in aid of the fund for the widows and orphans of the Waipara firemen, will be held on Monday, ...

    Article : 67 words
  45. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    SYDNEY, February 13.—Flour was quoted to-day at £8/10/. MELBOURNE, Febaruary 13.—Wheat was irregular to-day. Business in parcels was done at ...

    Article : 48 words
  46. Forest Hill School.

    The Department of Publie Works has accepted the tender of Christison and Clark, at £50, for repairs and painting, State School, Forest Hill. ...

    Article : 26 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 14 words
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