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  2. "HIGHLY IMPROPER."

    In the High Court to-day his Honour Mr. Justice Isaacs expostulated with the writer of a letter relating to an increase of jury fees. It transpired that the name ...

    Article : 295 words
  3. ALLAN AND STARK, LTD.

    The annual meeting of the shareholders in Allan and Stark, Ltd., was held in the company's premises on Thursday evening, after business hours. There was ...

    Article : 552 words
  4. PROPOSED CENTRAL DISTRICT CAMP.

    The Hon. J. Adamson (Minister for Railways), Messrs. R. L. Hartley, Peterson, and Larcombe, M.M.L.A., interviewed the Commandant (Colonel G. L. Lee ...

    Article : 424 words
  5. THE HIGH C0MMISSIONERSHIP.

    It is practicably certain that when the Federal Parliament resumes its sittings next Wednesday the Hon. A. Fisher will not sit at the table as Prime Minister. ...

    Article : 263 words
  6. WYNDHAM FREEZING WORKS.

    The Select Committee's report on Mr. Nevanas' contract for the Wyndham freezing works deals voluminously with the details of that great muddle, regrets the ...

    Article : 314 words
  7. DOES ANYBODY KNOW?

    If any of the returned soldiers should know of the wherebouts of Private B O Harding, No. 951, C Company, Ist N S W Division, 1st Australian Infantry ...

    Article : 127 words
  8. LOCAL AUTHORITIES' ASSOCIATION.

    The quarterly meeting of the executive of the Local Authorities' Association of Queensland was held yesterday. The chairman (Alderman G. Down) presided, ...

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  9. MR. HUXHAM AT BUNDABERG.

    The Hon. J. Huxnam (Assistant Home Secretary) visites [?] to-day for the purpose of opening a [?] read in and of the [?] of the General Hospital ...

    Article : 358 words
  10. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

    The Home Secretary has decided that the work of erecting a shire hall at Yeulba, for which the Bendemere Council proposes to borrow a sum of money from the Treasury, will not be for the ...

    Article : 486 words
  11. THE ROLL OF HONOUR.

    The 95th and 96th lists of Australian casualties at the Dardanelles, portion of which appeared in yesterday's "Courier," also contained the names of the following ...

    Article : 175 words
  12. WESTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    The Legislative Assembly passed the second reading of a Bill to classify and reprice the conditional purchase lands, but the Country Party members indicated strong opposition to ...

    Article : 164 words
  13. PINE SHIRE COUNCIL.

    At the monthly meeting of the Pine Shire Council there were present: Councillors Smith (chairman), M'Nevin, Bradley, Macklem, Morrison, Gilliland, Lacey, and Johnston. A. Strain, ...

    Article : 286 words
  14. A NORWEGIAN DROWNED.

    The dead body of a young Norwegian named Peter Jofannessen was found floating in Ross Creek early this morning by some fishermen. Deceased was recently ...

    Article : 77 words
  15. MANUFACTURE OF SHELLS.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) announced to-day that after consultation with the British Government it had been decided to extend the ...

    Article : 62 words
  16. GROWN LANDS.

    The Government has decided to resume for settlement purposes 20½ square miles on Boolgal holding, in the Burnett district, as Ifrom May 1: and 19½ square ...

    Article : 382 words
  17. PLAINTIFF NONSUITED.

    The hearing was concluded to-day of the case brought before his Honour Judge Murray in the District Court, in which Mrs. Catherine Denton of Ultimo, sued ...

    Article : 98 words
  18. Science and the Weather.

    "Pluvious" writes: Sir,—Some little while since, our columns outlined from various contributors some interesting speculations; relating to what Mr. ...

    Article : 202 words
  19. THE IRON BONUS.

    Pending a report by the Interstate Commission on the iron industry from the point of view of a protective duty, the Federal Government has decided to ...

    Article : 59 words
  20. SHERWOOD SHIRE COUNCIL.

    The monthly meeting of the Sherwood Shire Council was held list night. There were present: Councillors F. Gostling (chairman), A. Raynes, W. C. Reading, A. Jones, M. B. Goggs, ...

    Article : 378 words
  21. EVIL SCHOOL CONDITIONS.

    Sir,—Do parents realise the irreparable injury being done to their children in schools? Every doctor, every teacher, every mother knows, or should know, that ...

    Article : 453 words
  22. VICTORIAN LAND BILL.

    The Minister for Lands (Mr. Lawson) in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon moved the second reading of the Land Bill which includes provisions for ...

    Article : 152 words
  23. NECESSITY FOR ECONOMY.

    In view of the war, and the urgent necessity for conserving the finances of the Commonwealth, the Federal Cabinet has decided to postpone the proposed Federal Capital ...

    Article : 62 words
  24. TASMANIAN BUDGET.

    The State Treasurer established a precedent in the House of Assembly tonight by tabling his Financial Statement without reading it. The revenue for the ...

    Article : 209 words
  25. THE LIGHTHOUSES.

    For the first quarter since the Commonwealth took over the control of the lighthouses from the States £34,000 has been collected in light dues. The Minister ...

    Article : 38 words
  26. The Versatile Minister.

    "South Sider" writes: Sir,—The "Versatile Minister," who does not welcome criticism, probably holds critics appalled. What I would like to know is, how did ...

    Article : 369 words
  27. WYNNUM DEMONSTRATION.

    Wynnum will be en fete to-morrow afternoon, when a spectacular procession and demonstration will be held. The procession will assemble at 2.30 o'clock, and ...

    Article : 99 words
  28. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    GATTON, October 21.— Very little produce of any sort came forward to-day, and prices generally remained firm at late rates as follows:—Lucerne chaff £10 to £12, mixed chaff, ...

    Article : 53 words
  29. SAILING.

    In connection with the Hamilton Town Council patriotic fete next Saturday afternoon, the Queensland Flying Squadron is putting on a sweepstake race amongst its 18-foot class, for ...

    Article : 165 words
  30. WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL.

    The Town Council met last night. The mayor (A[?]lerman J. Anderson) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen J. Lamb, J. Allman, J. W. Gilbam, D. J. Rutchings, S. Thompson, ...

    Article : 217 words
  31. COUNTRY MOVEMENTS.

    Much satisfaction is felt by Mrs. Burt and her committee at the splendid result of Saturday's fete. It was anticipated that £60 would be needed, and up to the ...

    Article : 397 words
  32. THE HIGH COURT.

    The High Court consisting of their Honours the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Duffy and Mr. Justice Rich, opened its sittings to-day. The Carnarvon Electric ...

    Article : 124 words
  33. A RACEHORSE SOLD.

    De Gama was sold to-day to J. Tinuns, of South Australia, for 2000 guineas. ...

    Article : 24 words
  34. TRADE IN RABBITS.

    Sir,—In the "Courier" recently was an allusion to the above matter, contrasting the methods of dealing with the pest in this State, New South Wales, and ...

    Article : 383 words
  35. A Settler Killed.

    Christain Hommelgaard, a resident of Edge Hill, was killed in that locality today (our Cairns correspondent wired last night) by a tree falling on him. ...

    Article : 57 words
  36. Birkoaie Progress Association.

    The monthly meeting of the Birkdale Progress Association was held at the residence of Mr. John Woodgate, on Friday evening, when a representative number were present, Mr. John ...

    Article : 348 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 443 words
  38. PASTORAL MATTERS.

    The feeding of travelling stock is now compulsory on account of the bad state of the stock routes, and only the strongest stock can travel. Never previously has it been considered ...

    Article : 302 words
  39. MARYBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL.

    The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held last night. The mayor (Alderman J. Blackley) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen the Hon. A. Dunn, M.L.C., G. Holbut, ...

    Article : 386 words
  40. Mr. E. B. Henning.

    "Historical Society" writes: Sir,—In "Fifty Years Ago" of 9th inst. mention is made of a "Leichhardt tree" having been found on the Flinders by Mr. ...

    Article : 151 words
  41. THE MYSTERIOUS CONFERENCE.

    Sir, —In your columns on Wednesday appears a comment on the recent conference of sugar growers convened by the Minister for Agriculture. Having ...

    Article : 341 words
  42. A Tramway Fatality.

    Mr. R.D. Neilson, J.P., yesterday held a magisterial inquiry into the death of Francis William Kelly, aged 17 years, who died on October 12 from injuries received through a ...

    Article : 399 words
  43. Prevention of Cruelty.

    The monthly council meeting of the Queensland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty was held on Monday. There were present: The president (Hon. E. W. H. Fowles, M.L.C.), ...

    Article : 291 words
  44. Studebaker Motor Cars.

    The Canada Cycle and Motor Agency advises that a shipment of the famous Studobaker six-cylinder motor cars is arriving by the steamer Westminister, due ...

    Article : 180 words
  45. Public Works.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 words
  46. Pleuro at Charleville.

    Mr. Buhot (stock inspector) states that pleuro has again broken out amongst stock on a selection off the Charleville reserve, where he obtained a good supply of virus for the ...

    Article : 53 words
  47. SOUTHPORT SHIRE COUNCIL.

    At the monthly meeting of the Southport Shire Council there were present, Councillors E. A. Freeman (chairman), E. Fass, G. Lather, J. W. Robertson, J. Siganto, E. ...

    Article : 388 words
  48. Indecent Language in a Railway Carriage.

    In the Central Summons Court yesterday before Mr. C. A. M. Morris, P.M., William Maple, of Main-street, Wooloowin, proceeded against George Johnson, known as " Curley " ...

    Article : 73 words
  49. Failure to Close a Shop.

    Before Mr. P. W. Pears, P.M., in the South Brisbane Summons Court yesterday, Hugh M'Whirter Kidston, a Shop and Factories Inspector, proceeded against Joseph Campbell for ...

    Article : 72 words
  50. Dunwich Benevolent Institution.

    A concert party organised by the Red Carnation Girls entertained the immates of the Dunwich Benevolent Institut on yesterday. The efforts of the artists who were mainly from the ...

    Article : 74 words
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