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  2. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 452 words
  3. QUEENSLAND RED GROSS.

    This question has been asked, and the following short statement will be of interest to those who do not know. It has forwarded to London for Red ...

    Article : 1,152 words
  4. SENDING MONEY TO MALTA.

    As numerous requests have been received for direct cable remittances to Malta to be sent to members of the Australian Expeditionary Forces who are ...

    Article : 260 words
  5. THE CALL TO QUEENSLANDERS

    Age, 18 to 45; minimum chest measurement, 33in.; minimum height, 5ft. 3in. Rates of pay: Lieutenant, 21/ per day; sergeant, 10/6; corporal, ...

    Article : 169 words
  6. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 571 words
  7. BOOKS, GAMES, &c.

    Donations of books, games, or socks for the troops have to be acknowledged from Mr. E B. Bradford, Mrs. Cronin, Sandgate; G. Wright, Milton; and Allan M. ...

    Article : 32 words
  8. DOLLS' FETE.

    The results of the Dolls' Fete will be greater than at first anticipated. So great was the crowd that hundreds were unable to gain admission. In addition ...

    Article : 444 words
  9. ENCOURAGING RECRUITING.

    The fact that the Victorian Premier had announced his hearty co-operation with the Commonwea[?]th Government in encouraging recruiting was brought ...

    Article : 104 words
  10. RECRUITING IN SYDNEY.

    Recruits are offering themselves at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, at the rate of nearly 150 per day, and the accepted men easily exceed 100. For the week ended ...

    Article : 82 words
  11. ENLISTMENT ON SATURDAY.

    At Victoria Barracks on Saturday 35 men presented themselves for enlistment. Of these 20 were allotted to the Australian Infantry Forces, and 15 were ...

    Article : 30 words
  12. A CONVALESCENT HOME.

    A generous gift by Mr. T. A. Di[?]bs, general manager of the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney, was announced to-day Mr. Gibbs has offered to the Government, ...

    Article : 87 words
  13. PRESENTATIONS.

    Lieutenant-Colonel Ferguson, Director of the State Children Department, was yesterday made the recipient of a handsome despatch bag, a presentation by the ...

    Article : 229 words
  14. NEW ZEALAND FORCES.

    His Excellency the Governor has received a communication from the Colonial Secretary regarding New Zealand contributions to the forces at the Front, ...

    Article : 113 words
  15. PERPETUAL LEASES.

    An amendment of the Land Act to deal more effectually with perpetual leases is one of the proposals of the Minister for Lands. Discussing the matter yesterday ...

    Article : 249 words
  16. TOBACCO FOR TROOPS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 639 words
  17. UNVEILING A BANNER OF HONOUR.

    On Sunday evening in the Ann-street Presbyterian Church, which was filled to overflowing, Senior Chaplain-Colonel J[?] Cosh, B.A., B.D., who was in ...

    Article : 693 words
  18. COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS.

    Among those who have recently enlisted for active service here was Lieutenant E. B[?]ington, of the teaching staff of the Maryborough West State ...

    Article : 403 words
  19. TRAVELLING KITCHENS.

    The fund for the supply of travelling kitchens received no support of any kind yesterday. The cause is well worthy of attention. At present the position is: ...

    Article : 37 words
  20. Proposed Railway General Officers' Association.

    A meeting of clerks, architects, engincers, surveyors, and draftsmen in the Railway Department was held yesterday afternoon to discuss the ...

    Article : 101 words
  21. CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS.

    "The construction of roads is a matter that the Cabinet will consider at a later date," said the Minister for Lands yesterday in referring to the portion of the ...

    Article : 130 words
  22. MR. GEO. LOGAN'S OFFER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 words
  23. "THE FLAG OF FREEDOM."

    Unfortunately no additional names were received yesterday for inscription in gold on the handsome blue ensign donated to the Belgian Fund. There is room for 400 ...

    Article : 54 words
  24. Inexpensive Business Suits.

    Mention is made in our advertising columns of a new depature made by the firm of G. R. Ryder, Ltd. The war has made many demands on the pockets of ...

    Article : 137 words
  25. AGRICULTURAL BANK.

    It is possible that the Agricultural Bank may pass from the administration of the Lands Department to that of the Treasury Department. It recently passed ...

    Article : 226 words
  26. "OLD ORKNEY'S" OFFER.

    There was no further response yesterday to "Old Orkney's" offer, which still stands at:- Previously acknowledged £60 0 0 ...

    Article : 24 words
  27. TOWN AND DISTRICT FUND.

    The Town and District £100 Fund made no advance yesterday. Who will follow the good lead set by the Cambooya Fund, and send along a district contribution of £100? ...

    Article : 35 words
  28. Big Offer of Pianolas.

    In addition to the large list of pianos included in the Pianola Company's sale, which commented yesterday and will continue until the end of this month ...

    Article : 251 words
  29. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 122 words
  30. "PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD."

    In the Congregational Church, Wharf-street, on Sunday morning the Rev. W. H. Lewis preached on the subject of "Prayers for the Dead," based on the words in ...

    Article : 1,018 words
  31. THE BILLINGTON INVITATION.

    No further donations were made to the Billington Invitation Fund yesterday. It must be pointed out that there are only three amounts each of £100 needed to ...

    Article : 53 words
  32. MRS. RYAN'S COLLECTION.

    Mrs. T. A. Ryan's usual collection in aid of the Travelling Kitchen Fund will not be published until Tuesday, 22nd, owing to her having a stall at the Auchenflower ...

    Article : 45 words
  33. CHURCH OF ENGLAND HELP SOCIETY.

    The committee of the above society would be glad to receive donations of a bagatelle board and other games, also records for gramophone for the use of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. A MOTHER'S RESIGNATION.

    My boy, you tell me that your country calls you To fight for freedom in a foreign land; You say the memory of your friend appals you As he said good-bye, and warmly gripped your ...

    Article : 235 words
  35. MENTAL HOSPITALS.

    Since Dr. Ellerton took control of the Mental Hospitals steps have been taken to inaugurate a new system of dealing with the patients. One of the first was ...

    Article : 180 words
  36. "ARDENCRAIG" OBSERVATORY.

    Some enthusiasts put in an appearance at the Ardencraig Observatory last Saturday and Sunday. The total of silver collections for the "Courier" Belgian ...

    Article : 63 words
  37. Buderim Tramway Opening.

    The Railway Department announces the running of a special cheap excursion train from Brisbane to Palmwoods and back next Friday to convey visitors to the ...

    Article : 68 words
  38. The Panama Exhibition.

    The Premier has not decided on any line of action regarding the State's share in the Panama Exhibition. The matter is now the subject of negotiation, he said ...

    Article : 46 words
  39. FOR THE TROOPS.

    Lieut. Colonel J. Paton, officer commanding 25th Battalion, 7th Infantry Brigade, encamped at Alderley, writes as follows: "Sir,—I have received to-day a ...

    Article : 107 words
  40. "COURIER" AEROPLANE FUND.

    On thursday evening next the public will be afforded an opportunity of substantially increasing the amount standing to the credit of the Aeroplane Fund An ...

    Article : 197 words
  41. A Longreach Protest.

    The Longreach Shire Council is protesting against the decision of the Home Secretary to excise the Warrnambool and Sunny Hills holdings and the selections ...

    Article : 83 words
  42. Public Service Association.

    A meeting of all public servants, including members of the General Officers' Association and Professional Officers' Association, will be held to-morrow ...

    Article : 66 words
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