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  2. SHIPPING.

    May 20.—ARAWATTA, 2114 tons, Capt. Gill[?] [?], from Melbourne and Sydney. Macdonald, Hamilton, and Co., managing agents. May 20.—BINGERA, 2002 tons, Capt. J. ...

    Article : 782 words
  3. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 522 words
  4. LOCAL OPTION.

    It was announced yesterday that the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, in pursuance of the provisions of the Liquor Act Amendment Act, had directed that ...

    Article : 152 words
  5. COST OF FOOD AND GROCERIES

    The results of the investigations by the Commonwealth Statistician as to variations in the prices of food and groceries for April show that, compared with the ...

    Article : 153 words
  6. Extension of Water Mains.

    An Order in Council has been issued approving of the plans, specification, and estimate relating to the construction, throughout portions of the Metropolitan ...

    Article : 65 words
  7. THE SECOND CHAMBER PRINCIPLE.

    Speaking in the House of Commons, on the Home Rule Bill, Mr. Walter Long said that the Government definitely proposed to accept the principle of a ...

    Article : 943 words
  8. UNIFORM GAUGE PROBLEM.

    Sir Joseph Cook says that he is glad the question of a uniform railway gauge is to be discussed at the Premiers' Conference, because he thinks it is "one of ...

    Article : 451 words
  9. Accommodation in Brisbane.

    As mentioned previously, accommodation in Brisbane during the period covering the Brisbane Exhibition and the visit of the Prince of Wales is at a premium. ...

    Article : 119 words
  10. Deputy Judge of District Court.

    Mr. J. G. Drake, barrister-at-law, has been appointed to act as deputy judge of District Courts at the sittings of the court to be held at Ipswich, Toowoomba, ...

    Article : 45 words
  11. THE MEAT INDUSTRY.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) had a conference to-day with representatives of the meat producers of Australia regarding the contract with Great Britain. ...

    Article : 88 words
  12. THE SALARIES GRAB.

    The Bill to increase the salaries of Federal members to £1000 per year was introduced in the House of Representatives to-night by a message from the ...

    Article : 610 words
  13. AUSTRALIA'S YOUTHS.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) has issued a circular letter to all masters of Boys' schools in Australia, and also to the Minister for Education in ...

    Article : 612 words
  14. The Brisbane Courier.

    The Lieutenant-Governor in Council, in pursuance of the provisions of the Liquor Act Amendment Act, has directed that local option polls shall be taken ...

    Article : 1,208 words
  15. Backward Brisbane.

    "A Dust Gasper" writes: Sir,—Your leading article in this morning's issue should have the effect of awakening the ratepayers of Brisbane from the ...

    Article : 180 words
  16. EXPORT OF CHEESE.

    Action has been taken, by proclamation, by the Customs Department to ensure that cheese exported from Australia shall be properly graded. The regulations hitherto ...

    Article : 102 words
  17. The Federal Grab.

    In the course of a letter touching among other matters upon the proposal to advance the salaries of the members of the Federal Parliament, Mr. E. Welton Fisher ...

    Article : 325 words
  18. EX-GERMAN PROPERTIES.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) said to-day that the Government had engaged Mr. Walter Lucas, late of Burns, Philp. and Co., Ltd., to advise it in connection ...

    Article : 182 words
  19. Control of Coal Supplies.

    The announcement that the Commonwealth Government had decided to relinquish the measure of control it exercised over the coal industry under the provisions ...

    Article : 93 words
  20. PRICE OF GAS.

    In the Arbitration Court yesterday, before the President (his Honour Mr. Justice M'Cawley), an appeal was made by the South Brisbane Gas Company, ...

    Article : 796 words
  21. Sunday Mail Train.

    For a considerable time the running of the Southern mail train from Brisbane on Sundays has been tentative, a proposal for the abolition of the ...

    Article : 104 words
  22. SUN, MOON, AND TIDE.

    Sun rises, 6.25 a.m.; sets, 5.4 p.m. Moon.—First quarter, May 25, 7.7 a.m. a.m. Height. p.m. Height. High water.. 11.46 5ft 4in. — — ...

    Article : 63 words
  23. A Toowong Complaint.

    "Resident of Toowong" writes: Sir,— With reference to the paragraph in Thursday's "Courier" regarding the behaviour of youths who congregate every evening ...

    Article : 118 words
  24. MAILS OUTWARD.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 101 words
  25. Cane Prices Act Assessment.

    The assessment to be levied this year under the Regulation of Sugar Cane Prices Acts had been fixed at 2d. per ton on all cane delivered at sugar mills. ...

    Article : 70 words
  26. A Tractor and a Petition.

    At a meeting of the Sherwood Council last night a petition was received from 31 ratepayers of No. 2 Division, drawing attention to the unsatisfactory state ...

    Article : 243 words
  27. LIBERAL UNION OPPOSITION.

    The Liberal Union executive to-day passed a motion expressing indignation at the vote in the House of Representatives for increasing members' salaries, and ...

    Article : 49 words
  28. City Council's Assessments.

    A well attended meeting of the city members of the Land Owners' Protection Association was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. H. Knapp in the chair. ...

    Article : 129 words
  29. TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    All letterse, news items, and other contributions intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor. Every letter must be accompanied by the name ...

    Article : 650 words
  30. LUTWYCHE PARISH.

    For over 30 years Canon Osborn—now Archdeacon Osborn—had charge of the Lutwyche Anglican parish. He has three sons, and during the 30-year period two ...

    Article : 338 words
  31. A COLLIERY STRIKE.

    The Redbank Colliery, has been idle for the past two days, but it is expected that a resumption of work will be made to-morrow. The trouble appears to have ...

    Article : 266 words
  32. Public Works Commission.

    The members of the Public Works Commission will leave Brisbane by the Gladstone mail train to-day en route to Townsville and Cairns. They will ...

    Article : 88 words
  33. Basic Wage Commission.

    Members of the Basic Wage Commission have arrived in Brisbane, and it is expected that they will remain here for about three weeks. The sittings of the ...

    Article : 67 words
  34. Tha Sunken Tug.

    The work of raising and repairing the sunken tug Greyhound has been entrusted to Messrs. H. and R. Peters, of Kangaroo Point. The secretary of the ...

    Article : 269 words
  35. Tram Company's Generous Action.

    The directors of the Brisbane Tramways Co., Ltd., decided some weeks ago to provide their employees with heavier uniforms for winter wear. With ...

    Article : 121 words
  36. NON-UNION TEACHERS.

    The announcement that the Government has decided to adopt the policy of preference to unionists in the State teaching service marks more clearly perhaps ...

    Article : 422 words
  37. CARTERS' CLAIM.

    Information reached here to-day that a plaint is to be lodged before the Arbitration Court by the Federated Carters' Union in Brisbane asking for shorter hours and ...

    Article : 90 words
  38. THE SHIPPING SHORTAGE.

    Mr. W. Moxon (Queensland manager of the Adelaide Steamship Co.) told the Federal Sea Carriage Committee to-day that in 1914 the world's rates for chartered ...

    Article : 180 words
  39. Proposed Diversion of Shipping.

    The proposed diversion to the west of ships that had been scheduled to convey meat from Gladstone and Lake's Creek was mentioned in the Acting Premier ...

    Article : 64 words
  40. Opossum Shooting.

    Opossum shooters are still busy in the Baffle Creek district, and a number appear to be doing well now that the snare has been abandoned in favour of the gun and ...

    Article : 65 words
  41. MELBOURNE PRINTERS' STRIKE.

    Work was resumed in the job printing offices in the city and suburbs to-day by the members of the Victorian Typographical Society, the Bookbinders' and ...

    Article : 113 words
  42. Queensland Cotton Industry.

    Mr. Daniel Jones will leave Brisbane to-day for a visit to the Baffle Creek district, having been invited there by a number of settlers, who, now that the sugar mill has ...

    Article : 278 words
  43. A Rural Worker's Complaint.

    "A Sufferer" writes: Sir,—Following up your correspondent "A Rural Worker," who speaks truly when he says that his is not the only case, let me say there are ...

    Article : 196 words
  44. "PERJURY BECOMING TOO COMMON."

    At the Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court to-day Arthur Wallace Pearse and Leopold Edward Anthony were sentenced to 18 months' ...

    Article : 68 words
  45. Family Notices

    {No abstract available}

    Family Notices : 1,008 words
  46. THE WAR GRATUITY.

    It is estimated that in New South Wales alone between 170,000 and 200,000 persons will participate in the soldiers' war gratuity bonds, which are ...

    Article : 61 words
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