The meeting convened by the Mayoress of Brisbane (Mrs. C. M. Jenkinson) to form the first branch in Queensland of the Red Cross Society was attended by ...
Article : 1,034 wordsThe conference of Federal Leaders and the State Premiers further discussed to-day the various phases of the financial position which will have to be met in ...
Article : 271 wordsA suggestion that the pastoralists of Australia should be invited to make a g[?]t of one million sheep to Great Britain as a war contribution has been made to the ...
Article : 108 wordsVictoria Earracks for the last two or three days has been a place of considerable bustle and rush because of the preparation for the Queensland contingent of ...
Article : 654 wordsThe Defence Department in Queensland will require about 300 artillery and light transport horses, 15 to l6 hands. The horses must be broken in and suitable for ...
Article : 225 wordsOne bright summer afternoon a few years ago, a tall, severe-looking, broad-shouldered man walked along the fine promenade at Ostend. His long grey beard responded ...
Article : 1,916 wordsIn the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Acting Premier informed Mr. Huxl[?]am tht the Government was a good land[?]ord and while there was no desire ...
Article : 85 wordsThe outbreak of war in Europe, involving almost all the great nations, and certainly Australia's best wool customers, has completely dislocated business, sales ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 393 wordsAt to-night's meeting the Sydney much smaller cruiser fleet of Germany will be employed protecting trade routes, fighting other convoys, and scouting; ...
Article : 116 wordsIn the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. E. H. Macartney gave notice that on Tuesday next he would ask the Premier whether the Government would ...
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Advertising : 979 wordsThe following correspondence has been handed to us for publication:— Brisbane, August 11, 1914. His Worship, the Mayor, Town Hall, ...
Article : 412 wordsWhen the State Parliament met this afternoon several questions were asked regarding the position of goods consigned to New South Wales now lying in ...
Article : 175 wordsHer Excellency Lady Helen MunroFerguson presided at a well attended meeting at Government House this afternoon, when it was decided to form an ...
Article : 95 wordsThe Marine Underwriters' Association of Queensland has been advised that the following are now the rates for war risks:—Between Austialia, United ...
Article : 44 wordsIn the Legislative Council to-day Mr Hagelthorne, Minister for Public Works, introduced a Food Supply Bill which was read a first time. The Minister moved ...
Article : 49 wordsAt the annual meeting yesterday of the Queensland Scottish Union the Hon. W. Blair (Minister for Public Instruction) was unanimously re-elected president. The ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 50 wordsThe first lecture of a course of instruction in "First Aid" was delivered by Dr. H. C. C. Shaw, in the Ambulance Brigade rooms, last night to a class of ...
Article : 196 wordsThe Tramways Trust has advised the Government that it will grant leave of absence to all British reservists to rejoin the colours, and will grant leave of ...
Article : 263 wordsIt has been agreed by the signatories to the manifesto of the Churches, issued last week, to recommend to the Christian people of Brisbane, and other places ...
Article : 145 wordsA. satisfactory response is reported in connection with the call for volunteers from members and past members of the Moreton Regiment for service with the ...
Article : 53 wordsThe Legion of Frontiersmen, Queensland, have offered themselves for service in the expeditionary force, providing their own horses, and members in the other ...
Article : 119 wordsA large number of men assembled in the drill shed last night to discuss a proposal to form a class for military instruction. It was decided to ask the ...
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Advertising : 38 wordsAfter the meeting of the Federal Executive Council to-night a proclamation was circulated calling upon all subjects of the Empire of Austria and of the King of ...
Article : 56 wordsReports received from all parts of the Commonwealth show that recruiting for the Australian Imperial Expeditionary [?]rce is proceeding satisfactorily. It ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Fri 14 Aug 1914, Page 8
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