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  2. RAILWAY TENDEES.

    The acceptances of the following railway tenders have been approved:—For the supply of four 20 ton automatic weighbridges, Webster and Co., £281/14/9 each; ...

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  3. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES.

    Yesterday witnessed what was apparently one of the last stages of the collapse of a foolish strike on the part of the Gas Employees Union, which has apparently ...

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  4. TERRIBLE BURNING ACCIDENT

    A serious burning accident occurred yesterday morning at Chermside. A little girl aged 4, named Edith Volkman, living on Gympie-road, ...

    Article : 153 words
  5. THE STRANDED TOFUA.

    The Union Steamship Company's steamer Tofua, which recently grounded on a reef in Navua Strait, came off the reef last night unaided. The third mate was ...

    Article : 133 words
  6. THE UNIVERSITY.

    Queenslanders cannot but feel proud of the imposing and splendidly ordered function which marked the first commemoration service of the newly inaugurated ...

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  7. DECLARATION OF LONDON.

    The delegates, to the imperial Conference, in discussing the Declaration of London at to-day's meeting, were practically unanimous in favour of it. ...

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  8. CAIRNS SAILING ACCIDENT.

    The Harbour-master at Cairns has received a wire from Cooktown, stating that the Cape Bedford mission boys found the missing sailing boat Valda at Cape ...

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  9. RAILWAY ACCIDENT

    A serious accident occurred on the Millmerran branch line about 6.30 to-night. As the train used for carrying material for the construction works was returning to ...

    Article : 161 words
  10. HON. W. M. HUGHES SUED.

    The hearing of the action against the Hon. W. M. Hughes, Federal Attorney-General and Acting Prime Minister, arising out of the working of a dairy farm, ...

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  11. CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF.

    The fund contributed to by the Marys of the Empire for a presentation to Queen Mary on the occasion of the Coronation has now reached a total of ...

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  12. STATION PROPERTIES.

    Two more properties in this district have changed hands, these being Nogo and Upshot, both of which were owned by Mr. J. H. Peters. The former was purchased by ...

    Article : 262 words
  13. COMMONWEALTH MATTERS.

    Major-General Hoad is making good progress towards recovery. Although still in the hospital he is able to attend to a number of the more urgent ...

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  14. PASTORAL MATTERS.

    Coreena cuts out to-morrow after a very good shearing, there having been only one slight interruption, due to weather. R. H. Clarke drives out to-day a party of ...

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  15. CENSUS FIGURES.

    The census returns, Which are subject to revision, however, give the total population of Sydney and suburbs as 637,794 (312,503 mailes and 325,286 females), ...

    Article : 75 words
  16. EXCISE STAMPS.

    A deputation of members of the United Licensed Victuallers' Association interviewed the Acting Prime Minister to-day, and asked for an ...

    Article : 137 words
  17. DISAPPEARANCE OF AN AFGHAN.

    In the Police Court to-day the trial was continued of William Gould, aged 23 years, who was charged with the wilful murder on March 20 of an Indian named ...

    Article : 98 words
  18. PERSONAL.

    The Hon. J Tolmie (Minister for Agriculture), has returned to Brisbane from Gin Gin, where he attended the annual show. Mr. Tolmie, who has in no way ...

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  19. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The new industrial legislation introduced by the Minister for Labour in the Legislative Assembly was the subject of discussion in union circles at the Trades Hall ...

    Article : 497 words
  20. ELECTION PETITION.

    Sir Henry Seymour King, M.P. for Central Hull, has been declared unseated to-day as the result of the election petition. As Justices Ridley and Bucknill ...

    Article : 111 words
  21. HOME FOR VETERANS.

    A deputation of veterans who have seen service in the Crimea, New Zeland war, Red River campaign, and East African trouble to-day asked the Acting Prime ...

    Article : 91 words
  22. SEIZURE OF OPIUM.

    The Customs officials seized 96 tins of opium, and Low Lum, the second cabin boy on the steamer Empire, was brought before the Collector of Customs and ...

    Article : 106 words
  23. SENSATIONAL BOATING ACCIDENT.

    A sensational boating accident occurred in the harbour late last night. A naval skiff, in which were seven marines and bluejackets, capsized between Balmain and ...

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  24. FORTRESS EXPLOSION.

    The fortress at Laloma has been the scene of a terrible explosion, in which 150 men were killed. The cause of the disaster is not known. ...

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  25. AMERICAN TARIFF.

    The Democratic caucus has unanimously approved of the revision of the Wool Tariff Bill. A resolution was adopted leaving the party free to renew the ...

    Article : 273 words
  26. SALVATION ARMY.

    The Lord Mayor of London presided at a breakfast given to the delegates to the International Council of the Salvation Army this morning. ...

    Article : 74 words
  27. MEXICAN REVOLT.

    Daniel De Villars, a former Boer officer, has been indicted by the Grand Jury, charged with complicity in a plot to murder General Madero, the Mexican ...

    Article : 77 words
  28. ESCAPE OF NATIVE PRISONERS.

    Three native prisoners escaped from Broome Gaol, and subsequently had an encounter with the police, spearing a trainer. One of the natives was shot, but ...

    Article : 42 words
  29. MOROCCAN SITUATION.

    Widespread indignation has been expressed at the barbaric treachery of the Fez garrison towards the Lemta suburb, which bad previously been assured it ...

    Article : 124 words
  30. ROCKHAMPTON CARNIVAL.

    During the last few days there has been a very large influx of visitors for the carnival. A special train from Longreach to-day brought 200 passengers, and ...

    Article : 80 words
  31. King George Coronation Fund.

    [?] hon, treasurer acknowledges the receipt off further donations to the King George Co[?]ation presentation fund from the following. George Culhane, L. George ...

    Article : 339 words
  32. BILLIARDS.

    In the Lindrum-Reece billiard match Lindrum carried his unfinished break of 371 to 830 (1819 off the red), and ran to his points with 208 unfinished. In the ...

    Article : 62 words
  33. INTERNATIONAL POLO.

    In the international polo match, which was played yesterday, the English team, scoring goals, easily outplayed the Americans for three-quarters of the match. Then ...

    Article : 93 words
  34. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A native named Esperance stole some goods at the West Guildford Railway Station, near Perth. Later in the night the native fired, at the station-master, P. ...

    Article : 52 words
  35. NATIONAL INSURANCE BILL.

    There is considerable discussion of the fact that under the National Insurance Bill it is left for the Registrar of Friendly Societies, and not the law ...

    Article : 174 words
  36. MACKAY NEWS.

    The District Court sittings were commenced to-day, before Sir Arthur Rutledge, the Hon. J. G. Drake being Crown Prosecutor. A youth named William ...

    Article : 194 words
  37. Aibert-street Church.

    To-morrow (Pentecostal Sunday) the Rev. G. E. Rowe will be the preacher in the Albert-street Church. In the morning he will take for his text "The Day of ...

    Article : 96 words
  38. LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

    At a special meeting of the Roma Town Council it was resolved to ask Mr. J. M. Hunter, M.L.A., to interview the Government regarding the payment of gas loan arrears, and also to meet ...

    Article : 86 words
  39. NEW ZEALAND.

    Captain Stafford, of H.M.S. Pioneer, stated that only about 10 per cent. of applicants to the navy from New Zealand, passed the doctor. The percentage of ...

    Article : 155 words
  40. REVENUE RETURNS.

    The revenue for May was £317,759, and the expenditure £348,241. The accumulated deficit now amounts to £47,865. MEIJBOURNE, June 2. ...

    Article : 96 words
  41. Massed Bands Practice.

    The practice for the massed bands, in connection with the Coronation ceremony will be held in the Town Hull on Monday evening next instead of Wednesday next, ...

    Article : 140 words
  42. Designs for the Federal Capital.

    The Commonwealth Government, by advertisement, invites competitive designs for laying out the Federal Capital City, the prizes offered being: First £1760, ...

    Article : 101 words
  43. WANGARATTA SHIRE COUNCIL.

    The election for three members for Wangaratta Shire Council resulted in the return ot Messrs. Black, Kyle, and Pott. ...

    Article : 27 words
  44. SAFE DEPOSIT.

    The rent of safes and deed boxes at Trustees' Safe Deposit, 41 Queen-street, ranges from 10/6 per annum; a mere insurance premium. Inspection invited. ...

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  45. ANTIGUA SHIRE COUNCIL.

    At the last meeting of the Antigua Shire Council there were present:—Councillors Jas. Mahoney (Chairman), R. Beattie, F. Weinholts, C. Grohn, A. Rockemer, and J. Lohse[?]. The Q.N. Bank, ...

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  46. Pianos That ARE Pianos.

    Bechstein, Renisch, Lipp, the famous Sames (English). Victor, and Belling. List[?] post free. Paling and Co., Brisbane. Rowe's Cafe for genuine Scotch ...

    Article : 33 words
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