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  2. N.S.W. DEVELOPMENTS.

    The conference between the representatives of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation and the State Cabinet has failed. The negotiations were resumed ...

    Article : 984 words
  3. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    In the Senate to-day, Senator Russell stated to Senator Pruttem that two consignment of soldiers Christmas paicels had been despatched ...

    Article : 1,759 words
  4. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 419 words
  5. THE ESTIMATES.

    The Estimates of expenditure for the financial vear 1917-18, were tabled by the Treasurer, in the Legislative Assembly last night in the following details the ...

    Article : 3,163 words
  6. STOP PRESS.

    The Uruguayan Congress will meet on Saturday to consider the question of severing relations with Germany. It is believed that the Paraguayan ...

    Article : 46 words
  7. THE STRIKES.

    The only development in connection with the shipping situation yesterday was an announcement by the Premier that a Maryborough ship owner is negotiating to ...

    Article : 811 words
  8. DIFFICULTIES AT BOWEN.

    The Harbour Board is almost at an absolute standstill owing to the need of storage accommodation It wired to the Prime Minister that there was an urgent ...

    Article : 216 words
  9. FIRES.

    At 9.30 last evening the Central Fire Brigage received a call to a fire in Wickham-stret, Valley. Two motors from the head station and a reel from No. 2, ...

    Article : 479 words
  10. WHY AMERICA IS FIGHTING.

    Considerable interest has been manifested in an article in the Northcliffe magazine, "Current Opinion," in which it is stated:—"If America meant to fight in ...

    Article : 84 words
  11. THE BINGERA.

    Messrs. Macdonald, Hamilton, and Company advise that the Bingera is turning round at Gladstone this week, and will not come on to Brisbane. ...

    Article : 26 words
  12. QUEENSLAND PATRIOTIC FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 51 words
  13. THE STEAMER SPHENE.

    In the Legislative Council to-day, Mr. James Murdoch gave notice to ask the Attorney-General: Will the Premier ask the Prime Minister under what conditions ...

    Article : 135 words
  14. CONTRACT FOR JAM.

    In connection with the recent order received from the imperial Government for 12,000,0001b. of jam, Mr. Jensen stated today that an opportunity will be given to ...

    Article : 174 words
  15. WATERSIDE QUESTION.

    The decision of the Ship Owners' Association to employ constant labour on the wharves was severely criticised by the officials of the Wharf Labourers' Union ...

    Article : 624 words
  16. "QUEENSLAND HKROES' DAY."

    The ladies' commtttee of the "Heroes Day" movememt, whose objective is the raising of £100.000 will meet in the Town Hall this afternoon. The public [?] ...

    Article : 289 words
  17. STRASDFD STEAMER FLOATED.

    A large steamer which had been stranded on the bank of the Platymis Channel for the past fortnight came oil at high tide this evening, with the assistance of ...

    Article : 115 words
  18. VICTORIAN POLITICS.

    At a conference of the People's Party to-day a proposal for amalgamation with Liberal parties was agreed to. The meeting was equally divided a motion expressing dissatisfaction ...

    Article : 45 words
  19. MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW.

    The Royal Show, which was conuiieiiced yesterday, was officially opened by the Governor (Sir Arthur Stanley) to-day. There was a record attendance for a Wednesday. The judging of ...

    Article : 626 words
  20. WELCOME TO SOLDIERS.

    Members of the City Council and a number of other citizens at the railway station on Saturday extended a hearty welcome to Sergeant Buchanan and ...

    Article : 79 words
  21. QUESTION IN THE ASSEMBLY.

    Mr. Armstrong, in the, Legislative Assembly yesterday, gave notice of his intention to ask the Premier if the Government had power, in view of the ...

    Article : 50 words
  22. BUTTON AND TAG DAY.

    The net proceeds of the Wattle League's Button and Tag Day, to be held to-morrow. will be handed over to the Queensland War Council, and applied towards a curative ...

    Article : 160 words
  23. MACKAY IN DARKNESS.

    The announcement made on the authority of the secretary ofthe Gas Co. that no gas would be available after 6 o'clock for another 24 hours threw the town into ...

    Article : 586 words
  24. REPATRIATION FUND GIFT.

    During the week Mr. John Adamson called at the War Council office mid handed to the secretary £100 as a donation towards the repatriation of returned soldiers. ...

    Article : 34 words
  25. STATEMENT BY MR. HUGHES.

    Mr. Hughes stated that he had received the following telegram from Mr. Fuller:—"I had a further conference with Mr. Biddeley and five other ...

    Article : 402 words
  26. RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    The Kurinla brnach met last Friday evening, the president (Mrs. J. E. Hilton) in the chair. The first Tuesday in each month was arranged for meetings, the time being fixed for 8 p.m. ...

    Article : 185 words
  27. UCCESSFUI SALVAGE.

    The purchasers ofthe wreck of the Pouri at Greymouth have salved practically everything of value on board, including the engines. ...

    Article : 29 words
  28. THE GYMPIE ELECTORATE.

    The only nomination received for a candidate to contest the Gympie electorate in the Caucus interest at the next State elections waa that of the present ...

    Article : 41 words
  29. VICTOREAN POSITION.

    There was no change in the industrial situation to-night. Both sides were awaiting the settlement of the coal strike. ...

    Article : 88 words
  30. CATTLE STEALING.

    The Circuit Court concluded its sittings in Bundaberg to day, before his Honour Mr. Justice leeal. Two brothers, John and Herman Jaenke, were found guilty of having stolen a steer (the ...

    Article : 212 words
  31. LAD ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

    Kenneth Fletcher, a lad in the employ of a firm of solicitors in Adelaide, was acclelcntnlly shot by another boy, Albert Anderson, to-day. Anderson was showing his companion a small ...

    Article : 71 words
  32. PATRIOTIC WAR WORK.

    A meeting of the Ladies' General Committee of the Queensland Heroes Day will be held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, to-day, at 3 p.m. ...

    Article : 395 words
  33. BUNDABERG CIRCUIT COURT.

    The Circuit Court commenced its half-yearly sittings at Bundaberg to-day, before his Honour Mr. Justice Real. Mr. J. J. Kingsbury was Crown Prosecutor. Billy Alberts, on aboriginal, ...

    Article : 132 words
  34. PASTORAL INDUSTRY.

    A meeting of shed emplojees jesterday, by open vote, 48 to 46, reversed Monday's vote, declaimg the strike off, as from midday on Tuesday after a very ...

    Article : 129 words
  35. FISHING BOAT CAPSIZES.

    A fishing boat capsized tour miles out at sea from Collaroy beach to-day, throwing the occupants—Charles Francia and Charles Jonnson—into the water. ...

    Article : 59 words
  36. WAGES CONFERENCE.

    In the ballot to select two representatives of the Northern district of the A.M.I.E. Union at the State wages conference in 1918 Messrs. P. Carney and A. ...

    Article : 44 words
  37. Knocked Down by a Motor Car.

    Willikam O'Brien, who is staying at the Oriental Hotel, Valley, was knocked down by a motor car in Wickham street late last night, and in addition to shock sustained lacerations on ...

    Article : 81 words
  38. Studebaker Cars.

    The Studebaker Corporation is one of the companies that manufactures its cars throughout, and the ultimate experience won from the building of 250,000 Studebaker cars has given this ...

    Article : 87 words
  39. RAILWAY ROYAL COMMISSION.

    The Railway Royal Commission, consisting of Messrs. A. Dean (chairman), Mr. J. Kirwan, and F. A. Cooper, Ms.L.A., took further evidence at the railway works yesterday, when Samuel J. ...

    Article : 76 words
  40. Recent Wynnum Show.

    The prize for the collection of roses at the recent Wynnum Show was son by W. T. H. Brake, not Mrs. C. Churchward, as stated in the prize schedule published on Monday. ...

    Article : 48 words
  41. NEW ZEALAND SHORT OF WHEAT.

    It is officially stated that there is a shortage of wheat in New Zealand, and the position will not be improved until the industrial position in Australia ...

    Article : 70 words
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