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  2. A FOUNDER OF CADETS.

    A union of military and educational interests was effected last night for the pleasing purpose of marking the influential part which Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Halstead ...

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  3. THE SUGAR STRIKE.

    Pursuant to an arrangement come to on the previous day a conference of representatives of those concerned in the sugar strike took place yesterday afternoon at ...

    Article : 681 words
  4. TRANSPORT WORKERS' STRIKE.

    In consequence of the strike of transport workers, some of the London streets are as quiet as on Sundays, commercial and veh[?] cular traffic having ceased. ...

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  5. MULGRAVE TRAMWAY

    The Covernor in Council has approved of the purchase by the Commissioner for Railways of the Cairns-Mulgrave tramway in accordance with a provisional ...

    Article : 343 words
  6. BATTLE OF THE VETO.

    Lord Morley, replying to Lord Lansdowne in the House of Lords to-day, said that if the Parliament Bill were defeated sufficient peers would be created to guard ...

    Article : 727 words
  7. CORONATION EXHIBITION.

    Though the elements frowned darkly yesterday morning, and weather prophets spoke pessimistically of the rain to come, the fifth day of the Coronation Show ...

    Article : 385 words
  8. PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL STEWARD.

    At the meeting of the Queensland Herd Book Society last night, Mr. John Mahon said that he had a very pleasant duty to perform. During the day the ...

    Article : 224 words
  9. CHAMPION BUTTER FAT TEST

    Mr. E. Burton, by winning th butter test competition this year, secured the trophy, valued at £25, presented by the Brisbane Newspaper Company for the ...

    Article : 575 words
  10. WOMEN'S INDUSTRIES.

    An exquisite piece of Hedebo work, or Danish embroidery, was shown by Miss Chapman (Wyalong), and claimed much attention. A beautifully worked supper ...

    Article : 141 words
  11. MR. DAVID WEBSTER'S CATERING.

    During the Exhibition excellent luncheons and afternoon teas were served by Mr. David Webster in the dining rooms under the grand stand. ...

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  12. CABLE NEWS IN BRIEF.

    Miss Billie Burke, the popular actress, and Herr Dernburg, formerly German Minister for the Colonies, were among those who escaped from the Carlton Hotel ...

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  13. THE RAILWAY SERVICE.

    The experiment of carrying passengers to the Exhibition Grounds by train over the Normanby line was entirely successful. A half-hourly service was ...

    Article : 138 words
  14. THE HORSES.

    For pony hack, over 12 and not over 13 hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl 16 years of ago or under. The class was an excellent one, the ponies being of a very ...

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  15. NOTABLE EXHIBITS.

    Messrs. Barbat and Sons, manufacturers of agricultural machinery, with Ipswich as their headquarters, have a fine display on the hill, and it attracted considerable ...

    Article : 107 words
  16. CARGO OVERCARRIED.

    The steamer Kuranda, which arrived from the north this afternoon, over carried 30 tons of cargo which should have been landed at Lucinda. The crew ...

    Article : 57 words
  17. STUD STOCK SALES.

    Moreheads Ltd. report having made the following sales:—Shorthorns.—On account Bracker Estates Ltd., Warroo, the following bulls:— Kirklevington's Peer, calved March, 1908, [?] ...

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  18. A GRAVE SITUATION.

    Matters have been given a decidedly grave complexion as regards a possible strike of transport workers. According to news received in Sydney to-night the ...

    Article : 300 words
  19. CHEESE.

    The judge of the cheese (Mr. W. H. Vagg) was present yesterday to discuss the exhibits with the competitors. On the whole section he remarked: In my opinion ...

    Article : 525 words
  20. BATHS FOR MINERS.

    The Government has reintroduced in the Coal Mines Regulation Bill the clause dealing with baths at the pithead. In its amended foun it stipulates that colliery owners ...

    Article : 105 words
  21. SCOTTISH HOME RULE.

    Sir James Dalziel, Liberal member of the House of Commons for Kirkcaldy Burgs, on Wednesday next will introduce a Bill to provide for Home Rule for ...

    Article : 86 words
  22. OLYMPIC GAMES.

    The Tasmanian Rowing Union has decided to send the amateur sculling champion, Cecil M'Villy, to compete in the Olympic Games, at Stockholm, next year. ...

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  23. CONNECTION WITH THE NORTH

    Alderman Fred. Johnson, of Charters Towers, Councillors John Matthews (chairman) and John M'Laren, of the Queenton Shire Council, ...

    Article : 475 words
  24. FIRE AT ANTWERP

    A fire broke out yesterday in a warehouse filled with cotton, saltpetre, and wool, and the whole place was destroyed, the damage being estimated at £160,000. ...

    Article : 35 words
  25. CANADIAN CABINET

    A number of changes in the Canadian Cabinet has been announced. Dr. Beland is appointed Postmaster-General, in succession to Mr. Rodolph Lemieux, who takes ...

    Article : 66 words
  26. STRIKE OF NAVVIES.

    A strike of navvies occurred on the Avondale-Invicta railway line to-day in consequence of a special train conveying free labourers for Invicta running over ...

    Article : 65 words
  27. PRIZE SCHEDULE.

    Collection of flowers: Rangeville 1, Eumundi 2. Collection, grown at least [?]0 miles outside of Brisbane: Highfields 1, Gowrie-road, Charlton, 2. Collection of wild flowers: Rangeville 1, ...

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  28. DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.

    A sensational domestic tragedy has been reported. M Tagnief, a millionaire owner of oil fields in Southern Russia, suspected a young engineer named ...

    Article : 126 words
  29. MOROCCAN SITUATION.

    The "Times" correspondent in Paris states that negotiations between France and Germany with regard to Morocco have not yet led to any basis for final ...

    Article : 142 words
  30. TRAMLINE MEN STRIKE.

    Eleven men of a gang of 14, putting down the four-mile tramline from Nikenbah to the Mountain, on the Pialba line, left this morning in sympathy with the ...

    Article : 59 words
  31. JUNIOR WOOD CHOP.

    A good deal of interest was displayed in this event. Competitors to be under 19 years of age on August 7, 1911: logs, 15in. First heat: D. Potter, 1.40. Second ...

    Article : 116 words
  32. FREE LABOURERS AT MACKAY.

    A number of free labourers arrived yesterday. The efforts of the pickets to get them out were unsuccessful. ...

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  33. ALLEGED RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR.

    In the Ayr Police Court to-day, 21 men, charged with riotous behaviour at the Kalamia Mill, were committed for trial at the sittings of the District Court on ...

    Article : 39 words
  34. CHOLERA EPIDEMIC.

    Sixteen deaths from cholera occurred in one night in the insane asylum at Marseilles. ...

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  35. EXHIBITS OF GOVERNMENT STOCK.

    At the meeting of the Herd Book Society last night there was some divergence of opinion regarding the advisableness or otherwise of government stud stock ...

    Article : 149 words
  36. Sunday Band Recital.

    The Brisbane Municipal Concert Band will render a programme in the Botanic Gardens tomorrow afternoon, commencing at 3.15. Opportunity will also be given to hear Mr. E. ...

    Article : 116 words
  37. A Queen-street Attraction.

    One at the principal attractions in Queen-street during the carnival week has been a display in one of the windows of B. G. Wilson's hardware store, where a Cyphere incubator, ...

    Article : 59 words
  38. RUSSIAN BOY SCOUTS.

    The Tsar and the Russian Grand Dukes yesterday held a review of 5681 boy soldiers, who represent a movement on the lines of the British Boy Scouts. This ...

    Article : 67 words
  39. Pianos That ARE Pianos.

    Bechstein, Ronisch, Lipp, the famous Sames (English), Victor, and Belling. Lists post free. Paling and Co., Brisbane.* Valley Art Printing Co.—William S. ...

    Article : 45 words
  40. 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.* ...

    Article : 43 words
  41. GAELIC WHISKY,

    is a special blend of excellent quality, unvarying standard. All hotels.* ...

    Article : 16 words
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