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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Fire at a Dance.—(But for the prompt action of the firemen on duty on Tuesday night a serious outbreak of fire might have occurred at the Town Hall. Flames ...

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  3. NO DECISION.

    "Any attempt to give an artificial stimulus to migration is bound to fail was one of the assertions made by the Premier (Mr. M'Cormack) yesterday, in ...

    Article : 624 words
  4. BOARD SWEPT.

    At the Imperial Dairy Show to-day Australia swept the board in Colonial butter competitions, taking all medals in both classes. ...

    Article : 297 words
  5. PERSONAL.

    Mr. L. R. Macgregor (Director of the Queensland Producers' Association) is visiting Cairns. Archbishop Duhing (President of the ...

    Article : 596 words
  6. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

    Conditions still disturbed over all Southern waters, with fresh to strong north-wtst to westerly winds, and moderate to rough sea. ...

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  7. CLEVELAND.

    R.S.S.I.L.A.—The Redlands sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. entertained a party of "Diggers" (42nd Battalion) from Brisbane, on 16th inst. A cricket match was ...

    Article : 203 words
  8. LANDSBOROUGH.

    New Race Club.—A new race club has been formed, and representatives waited on the Shire Council with a request that the shire hand the course over to three ...

    Article : 99 words
  9. MOSSMAN.

    Mill Crushing.—The Mossman Mill, for the week ended October 9, crushed 4507 tons of cane; to date the figure is 42.722, The c.c.s. for the week was 13.83; ...

    Article : 85 words
  10. WALLOON.

    Surprise Party.—An enjoyable evening was spent at a surprise party at the home of Mrs. J. M'Guire, sen., the object of the visit being to make a presentation to ...

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  11. MARYBOROUGH

    Garden Fete.—Mr. E. Brodie's residence was the scene of a successful fete on. October 16, the proceeds going to the funds of St. Thomas' Church of ...

    Article : 314 words
  12. SOUTHPORT.

    Hotel Licenses.—In the Licensing Court on October l8, before Mr. A. Ferguson, P.M., the licensing fees of all the hotels in Southport were increased ...

    Article : 122 words
  13. WELLINGTON POINT.

    Personal.—Mr. and Mrs. Harris and family are spending a holiday, here.—Mr. and Mrs. Lamont, of the "Point," have returned from England, after a six ...

    Article : 113 words
  14. PLANT PESTS.

    Mr. M. J. E. Squire, of the Department of Agriculture, who is investigating the pests at present attacking the potato crops on the Tweed, visited North Arm ...

    Article : 338 words
  15. MOSSMAN.

    Euchre Party.—A progressive auchre party and dance was held in Lunn's Hall, on Friday, October 15, in aid of the funds' of the local hospital, The ladies' prize ...

    Article : 180 words
  16. PITTSWORTH.

    Vaiedictory.—The Rev. and Mrs. A. M'D. Hassell entertained the members of the Parochial Council of St. Andrew's Church of England at a banquet at the ...

    Article : 120 words
  17. DEGILBO.

    Farm Work.—Several farmers are now busy planting, maize being the chief crop. Owing to the uncertainty. Of the price of cotton for the coming season, very little ...

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  18. OBITUARY.

    The death of Mr. P. R. Macdonald, of Coominya, occurred at a private hospital in Ipswich on October 11, at the age of 42 yeas. The late Mr. Macdonald ...

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  19. ROMA.

    Ambulance Brigade.—At the monthly meeting of the Committee of the Roma Ambulance Brigade the chairman (Mr. R. B. Collins) presiding the superintendent ...

    Article : 56 words
  20. ALPHA.

    Cricket Club Benefit.—A dance in aid of the Alpha Cricket Club, held in Ryan's Hall, was well attended. A chocolate valtz was won by Mr. E. Dendle and ...

    Article : 37 words
  21. MOUNT ALFORD.

    Presentation.—A pleasing ceremony took place at the conclusion of the ambulance class on October 16. Mr. V. H. Dow, on behalf of the students, presented ...

    Article : 197 words
  22. WOOL TRADE.

    Wool sales were held to-day, when 11,444 bales were catalogued, and sales, including Private transactions, amounted to 10,741 bales. The market ruled without change ...

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  23. CAMBOOYA.

    Personal.—Mr. Bryce, sen. (Felton) is visiting his native place for the "Back to Shoalhaven" celebrations. Garden Fete.—A garden fete and social ...

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  24. ADELAIDE ROYAL SHOW

    The revenue at the recent Royal Show Soared from nearly £10,000 in 1925 to £14,000 in 1926, according to a report submitted by the secretary (Mr. H. J. ...

    Article : 73 words
  25. JANDOWAE

    Farewell Tea.—Prior to their departure for Brisbane, where they will, reside in future, Mesdames Farry and Walsh were entertained by the ladies of tlio district ...

    Article : 137 words
  26. SUGAR BROWERS.

    An important meeting dealing with the sugar growers' organisations in the Cairns district was held at the office of the Farmers' Organisation in Cairns. The ...

    Article : 268 words
  27. MODERN EL DORADO.

    Mr. Joe Fanning, who has spent 17 years in'New Guinea, returned to Port Moresby by the Morinda to-day, and will proceed direct to th'e gold area. He ...

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  28. EMPIRE DELEGATES.

    The members of the Empire Parliamentary delegation left for Tasmania this afternoon by the Nairana. They were ucompanied by the President of the ...

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  29. PRUNING KNIFE.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. J. S. Kerr asked the Minister for Railways:- (1) Is it a fact that a number of ...

    Article : 159 words
  30. MELBOURNE OFFERINGS

    The October series of Melbourne wool sales came to a close to-day, when, three firms of selling brokers brought forward catalogues totalling 8209 bales. As ...

    Article : 261 words
  31. EGG EXPORTS.

    "You will all be pleased to hear that cable advice has been received that Queensland eggs on the London market have sold at the same price as that paid ...

    Article : 347 words
  32. "MALE JEALOUSY."

    Mrs. Elliott Lynn, Britain's only woman aviator, has caused a sensation in the living world by announcing her retirement as a protest against male ...

    Article : 179 words
  33. WOMAN'S DEATH.

    A verdict of "not guilty," on the grounds of insanity, was returned by the jury, to-day in the case of William Frederick Currey, who was charged at ...

    Article : 84 words
  34. RAISED TO VISCOUNTCY.

    Baron Byng of Vimy, who recently retired from the position of GovernorGeneral of Canada, has been raised to a Viscountcy. He will retain the title ...

    Article : 55 words
  35. COAL DISPUTE.

    A second compulsory conference to deal with the dispute at Pelaw and Richmond Main collieries has been summoned by the Chairman of the Coal Tribunal (Mr. ...

    Article : 74 words
  36. BULLET IN TEMPLE.

    Mounted Constable Pratt (27) was found shot dead in his room at the Police Barracks. His service revolver was lying alonge[?]de, and a bullet had entered the ...

    Article : 64 words
  37. PENTRIDGE GAOL.

    A warder at Pentridge Gaol, Melbourne, has been suspended. It is alleged by the authorities that he had been posting letters from prisoners to their relatives ...

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  38. SYDNEY'S CARILLON.

    Professor Holme (of Sydney), after visiting the best carillons in Europe and America, is of the opinion that it will be unfair if Sydney's carillon loses any ...

    Article : 113 words
  39. RUSSIAN TRADE.

    Russia's trade with European countries during the past financial year showed a unfavourable balance of 86,100,000 roubles (£8,610,000) compared with 152,900,000 ...

    Article : 53 words
  40. GYMPIE CIRCUIT COURT.

    At the sitting of the Circuit Court yesterday, before his Honour Mr. Justice Webb, Keith Cowley (23) was charged with having committed an indecent offence ...

    Article : 93 words
  41. TOOWOOMBA HORSE SALE.

    Messrs. M'Phie apd Co. had a yarding of 210 horses at their sales to-day. The attendance was fair, and included local buyers and those who regularly attend ...

    Article : 65 words
  42. LIQUOR PROHIBITION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  43. ROMA-STREET POLICE STATION.

    In answer to Mr. Maxwell, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Minister for Works (Mr Kirwan) stated that the estimated cost of additions and ...

    Article : 40 words
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