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  2. TRAMWAY EMPLOYEES.

    A large number of the members of the Queensland branch of the Australian Tramway Employees' Association have sent in their resignations owing to dissatisfaction ...

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  3. COPPER MINING.

    Some interesting information regarding the possibilities of the mining industry in the Cloncurry district, especially copper mining, and the fines upon which ...

    Article : 1,163 words
  4. RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT

    A gang of men has been started on the hill at Mayne, which is to be the site of the new railway engine sheds. The spoil from this hill is being conveyed to the ...

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  5. THE LATE MR. D. T. KEOGH, M.L.A.

    The flags on Parliament House and other public buildings were placed at halfmast yesterday out of respect to the memory of Mr. Keogh. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. PEOPLING QUEENSLAND.

    The Premier has received information that the steamer Torilla left London this week with 1600 emigrants for Queensland. It was previously stated that ...

    Article : 288 words
  7. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES.

    Telegrams received in Brisbane yesterday intimated that the position was unchanged in respect to the strike of unionist waterside workers at Townsville ...

    Article : 640 words
  8. "LIKE DEVILS LET LOOSE!"

    The tramway authorities in Liverpool have decided to reinstate the men who went out on strike when their services are required. ...

    Article : 1,304 words
  9. PROPOSED BUFFET CARS.

    In the course of a reply yesterday to a deputation, the Railway Commissioner (Mr. Evans) said he was endeavouring to bring about a special change in the ...

    Article : 213 words
  10. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER'S TOUR.

    The Deputy Commissioner for Railways (Mr. W. Pagan) has returned to Brisbane after an inspection of the railways between Brisbane and the Wide Bay district ...

    Article : 431 words
  11. WET WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 539 words
  12. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS.

    While on a trial run in the Cairns railway yards yesterday morning an engine left the track, and the rails in the vicinity of the points were smashed. Repairs ...

    Article : 122 words
  13. DISCOVERY OF WRECKAGE.

    The Marine Department yesterday received information to the effect that Mr. Bourne, land commissioner, while riding along the outer beach of Fraser Island, and ...

    Article : 180 words
  14. SALES OF CITY PROPERTY.

    Messrs. Finney, Isles, and Co., Ltd., yesterday completed negotiations for the purchase, at £20,000, of the property in Adelaide-street adjoining the firm's ...

    Article : 159 words
  15. COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

    This morning Denis O'Rourke, charged in connection with the riots of Saturday night, August 12, was committed for trial to the Circuit Court, to be held here on ...

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  16. THE NORTH COAST LINE.

    Mr. W. H. Parkinson, resident engineer for Mackay, in connection with the construction of the North Coast Railway, which will be commenced shortly, ...

    Article : 53 words
  17. SUPPLY OF SLEEPERS.

    The Deputy Commissioner for Railwavs referred yesterday to statements made by our Maryborough correspondent to the cutting of sleepers for railway purposes. ...

    Article : 227 words
  18. LIVE STOCK IN QUEENSLAND.

    The report of the Government Statistician on the live stock in Queensland for 1910 has just been issued. Attention is drawn in the report to the slow rate at ...

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  19. LAUNCESTON CARTERS.

    The threatened strike of carters and drivers has been avoided by nearly all the masters signing an agreement to pay the increased wages asked for. Those standing ...

    Article : 49 words
  20. VICTORIAN POLITICS.

    Everything seems to point to in early dissolution of the Legislative Assembly, with general elections to follow some time in October. Members appear to have ...

    Article : 115 words
  21. GERMAN SHIPYARD STRIKE SETTLED.

    The strike at the Schichau shipbuilding yard at Danzig, which had lasted some months, has terminated. ...

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  22. OFFICIAL REPORT.

    Divisional Meteorological Office, August 25. Meteorological Notes.—Contrary to expectations, the monsoonal disturbance is now in practically the same position as it occupied at 9 a.m. ...

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  23. FIFESHIRE WRECK

    The steamer Warwickshire has signalled to Perim that all those who were on board the missing boat from the Fifeshire are safe. ...

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  24. THREATENED STRIKE IN AMERICA.

    The federation of shop employees on the Harriman lines have placed their grievances before the company, demanding a settlement, ...

    Article : 51 words
  25. DIAMOND ROBBERIES.

    A diamond merchant named Hopton was bailed up in the street in the day time near Dalston and robbed of £3000 worth of diamonds. There were three robbers, ...

    Article : 60 words
  26. WAR RISK INSURANCES.

    There has been sharp advance in the rates for war insurance at Lloyd's. Almost every broker had orders for the quotation against the risk of war between ...

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  27. A SAD DEATH.

    On returning home Fredk. Schute, who resides at Fitzroy, found his wife on a bed in a semi-conscious state. The following note was on the table:—"Dear Fled,— ...

    Article : 85 words
  28. TIMBER ON THE CAIRNS RAILWAY.

    During the visit of the Commissioner for Railways to the Cairns hinterland, as already stated. arrangements were made for a patrol train to deal with ...

    Article : 56 words
  29. THE PASTORAL CASE.

    The hearing of the shearers' case was continued to-day in the Federal Arbitration Court, before his Honour Mr. Justice Higgins. ...

    Article : 458 words
  30. ENGLISH CRICKET.

    F. E. Woolley, of Kent, playing in the match against Yorkshire, at Canterbury, took five wickets for 39 runs, and batting for his side scored 57 runs. ...

    Article : 67 words
  31. CATASTROPHE IN A CHURCH.

    During a service in the Binieff Church the choir loft collapsed, and 82 persons were buried in the debris. Twenty-three of these were suffocated, and the remainder ...

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  32. SUBURBAN FACILITIES.

    A deputation consisting of Councillors Congreve, Collings, and Irish, and Mr. J. Riddel (clerk) of the Balmoral Shire Council, waited on the State Treasurer ...

    Article : 546 words
  33. PORTUGUESE PRESIDENCY.

    Senhor Arriaga has been elected President of the Portuguese Republic, in succession to Dr. Theophil Braga, who was appointed provisional President when the ...

    Article : 73 words
  34. NEW SOUTH WALES CADETS.

    Mr. T. A. Coghlan (New South Wales Agent-General) is despatching 12 boys for the Dreadnought Farm with Captain Wynne's cadets, and they will undergo ...

    Article : 167 words
  35. JAPANESE CABINET.

    The Japanese Prime Minister, Marquis Katsura, has resigned office, and has recommended the Marquis Saionji as his successor. ...

    Article : 32 words
  36. RAILWAY TRAFFIC EMPLOYEES.

    The annual Interstate Railway Traffic Employees' Conference opened in the Holy Trinity Schoolroom to-day. The president (Mr. W. Phelan) occupied the chair. ...

    Article : 146 words
  37. RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Further rain han been recorded generally over the State, excepting south of the Lachlan. There were heavy falls on the coast, and especially on the Central and Northern seaboard. ...

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  38. LYNCHING IN AMERICA.

    A negro named Carter, who had been identified as the man who attacked a woman and set fire to her home, was burned to death by a mob in the streets ...

    Article : 88 words
  39. Albert-street Church.

    Special anniversary services are to be conducted in the Albert-street Church all day to-morrow in connection with the Sisters of the People of the Central ...

    Article : 235 words
  40. COAL VEND CASE.

    At to-day's continuation of the Coal Vend case the matter of penalties was again mentioned. On the question of what penalties should be imposed if the ...

    Article : 126 words
  41. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

    Special services in celebration of the 49th anniversary of the establishment of the charge which until recently went under the name of the Wickham-terrace ...

    Article : 165 words
  42. AMERICAN POLITICS.

    The political parties have already mapped out the programme of the coming winter congressional session. Tariff revision on a greater scale than ever will be ...

    Article : 87 words
  43. LAND TAX ASSESSMENT.

    Judgment was given in the High Court to-day in two appeals, heard conjointly, by Alfred E. Sendall and another, and by Kate M. Grace and ...

    Article : 149 words
  44. SUSPICIOUS STEAMER.

    The Customs authorities at Gravesend seized a steamer which was found to be filled with munitions of war, and also fitted with wireless anparatus and amply ...

    Article : 65 words
  45. Mamara Plantations Limited.

    The prospectus of Mamara Plantations Limited is advertised in this issue. The capital of the company is £120,000, in 120,000 shares of £1 each, and its object is, ...

    Article : 80 words
  46. THRILLING EXPERIENCE

    While he was aeroplaning on Laffan's Plain, the petrol tank of Mr. S. F. Cody's machine broke from its fastenings. The aviator with his right hand prevented it ...

    Article : 51 words
  47. FIRE IN A MINE.

    The Giroux Consolidated Mines caught fire, and 10 men were burned to death. Many dashed through the flames in the vain effort to reach the surface, but others ...

    Article : 59 words
  48. Hiring of Domestics.

    The matron of the Immigration Depot advises that the domestics who arrived by the Oswestry Grange will be available for hire next Monday and Tuesday morning ...

    Article : 33 words
  49. 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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  50. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    MELBOURNE, August 25.—The wheat market is steady, with business at 3/7½, while 3/8 is quoted on special terms for early delivery. Flour, £8/10/. ...

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  51. PHOTOGRAPHS

    of the late Cardinal Moran, the most recent, and acknowledged best, are at J. S. Wiley's, Queen-st., opposite Q.N. Bank.* ...

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  52. Pianos That ARE Pianos.

    Bechstein, Ronisch, Lipp, the famous Sames (English), Victor, and Belling. Lists post free. Paling and Co., Brisbane.* ...

    Article : 23 words
  53. GAELIC WHISKY

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

    Article : 17 words
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