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  2. Open Column.

    This column is open for a fairly free expression of opinion on subjects of interest; but we do not bind ourselves by any sentiments which our contributors may express. ...

    Article : 32 words
  3. The Derwent Accident.

    Mr &.. E. Sykes, harbourmaster at Rockhampton, telegraphed to the Portmaster (Captain Heath) on Friday, as follows: "Roport in this morning's papers that steamer Derwent ...

    Article : 52 words
  4. Social at St. Paul's.

    On Friday night last a social meeting of members and adherents of St. Paul's Preshyterian Church was held in the school hall, Mr. Wm. M'Callum Park chairman. During the ...

    Article : 308 words
  5. More Mail Alterations.

    In consequence of an alteration in mail arrangements with German New Guinea, the rate of postage on letters for that place will in future be 6d. instead of 2d. per half ounce. ...

    Article : 35 words
  6. CABLEGRAMS.

    The tallow market in firm, without any change in price. Best Australian mutton tallow ia quoted at 28s. to 28s. 6d. Beef tallow, 27s. to 27s. 6d. per cwt. The present ...

    Article : 145 words
  7. Smart Steaming.

    The A.U.S.N. Company's steamer Bulimba arrived here yesterday morning before daylight, with the English mails per R.M.S. Merkara. She made the passage from Keppel Bay ...

    Article : 52 words
  8. Detective Grievances.

    TO THE EDITOR.—Sir,—A letter appeared your open column on Saturday, headed "Detective Grievances," and promi[?]ing a "few suggestions." The only grievance complained ...

    Article : 390 words
  9. Debts Due.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 201 words
  10. Now Zealand.

    The New Zealand Parliament was opened yesterday by the Governor with the usual ceremonies. Lord Onslow, in his speech, referred to the reduced expenditure and the improved ...

    Article : 91 words
  11. A Sprained Limb.

    A groom named Charles Butler was found sitting on the kerbstone in George street late on Saturday sight, and when told to "move on" by the police he complained that be had hurt ...

    Article : 75 words
  12. Want of Confidence Motion.

    The debate, on the want of confidence motion was concluded last night, and the House divided, the result being the defeat of the Government by 20 votes to 23. The House ...

    Article : 47 words
  13. Johnstown Relief Fund.

    The hon. treasurer of the Johnstown relief fund (Mr. J. Chapman) has received the following additional contributions to the and : Sir Charles Lilley, £5 ; D. L. Brown and Co., ...

    Article : 67 words
  14. DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE SUMMONED

    A magistrate named Bridge having refused to summons H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, for assaulting a journalist on the occasion of the disturbance which occurred during the ...

    Article : 74 words
  15. Football.

    The return football match—New Zealand v. New South Wales—came off on the Association Ground on Saturday, in the presence of about 10,000 spectators. The game proved to be ...

    Article : 99 words
  16. Flogging a Prisoner.

    The prisoner Carl, who was sentenced by Judge M'Farlane, to a term of eight years' imprisonment and two floggings of 25 lashes, in Match last, for garrotting, received his ...

    Article : 66 words
  17. Illustrated Catalogue.

    We have received from Messrs. M'Ghie, Luya, and Co., South Brisbane, a copy of an illustrated catalogue of mouldings, joinery, turnery, and fretwork. The catalogue is well ...

    Article : 76 words
  18. SEARLE V. O'CONNOR.

    The oarsman O'Connor, who is to compete shortly with searle the champion, will leave this city for London on Wednesday next. ...

    Article : 27 words
  19. Married Couple Assaulted.

    The Dalby Herald waxes wroth over an outrage which occurred in the generally peaceful town of Dalby. Larrikinism has assumed such proportions in Dalby that it is now an ...

    Article : 282 words
  20. DISTURBANCES IN CRETE.

    News received from Crete reports that affairs in that island are becoming more tranquil, and that there have been no more disturbances. ...

    Article : 28 words
  21. The Panama Canal.

    The Panama correspondent of the European Mail writes under date April 6, as follows :— It is unfortunate that the comparative infrequency of mail communication between here ...

    Article : 911 words
  22. Overlanders.

    For Sydney—Messrs. E. S. Doubleday, E. E. Shaw, J. Potts, T. K. Steanes, F. W. Marshall, J. Darcy, T. Lawrence, W. Jeaught, F "W. "Walker, R. Cottell, G. Baker, W. ...

    Article : 60 words
  23. TELEGRAMS.

    Mr. Kyran John O'Dea, a book keeper at M'Donaldtown, has commenced an action for libel against Major-General Richardson. At a special meeting of the miners' delegates ...

    Article : 209 words
  24. Samoa.

    The San Francisco mail steamer Mariposa, which arrived on Saturday, brings later news from Samoa. Her British Majesty's war vessel Rapid had arrived from Fiji with Sir ...

    Article : 106 words
  25. Sudden Death.

    A man, named E. P. H. Wells, 60 years of ago, died suddenly yesterday. The deceased was in the employ of Mr. Frank Melton, of the Provincial Frees Agency, and slept in Mr. ...

    Article : 126 words
  26. Ithaca Council.

    TO THE EDITOR.—Sir,—In looking over your report of the proceedings of this council last night (Thursday, June 20) I see that the clerk complained of a dastardly not in someone ...

    Article : 219 words
  27. Tender Accepted.

    The tender of Meagre. J. Williams & Sons for the erection of additions to the Post and Telegraph offices at Surat, for the Sum of £146 17s. 6d, time 10 weeks, has been accepted by ...

    Article : 41 words
  28. Southern Sporting.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 89 words
  29. Tenders Opened.

    The following tenders were opened by the Railway Department on Friday: Timber for the Maryborough Railway line ; Mary River Investment Company, Edward Armitage, ...

    Article : 134 words
  30. Applications for Patents.

    The registrar of patents notifies in a supplement to Saturday's "Gazette" the acceptance of applications for patents for inventions as follows: From Thomas A. Edison, ...

    Article : 123 words
  31. Terrible Storm at Boulogne.

    The Daily News Boulogne correspondent, writing May 8, given some interesting details of the extraordinary thunderstorm which visited that town on Monday evening. He says it was ...

    Article : 213 words
  32. VICTORIA.

    At a monthly meeting of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, which was held on Wednesday, the Clarke medal was accorded to Penis Thomas Carniffe, of Bundaberg, ...

    Article : 284 words
  33. Overworked Employees.

    TO THE EDITOR.—Sir,—Inyour issue of Saturday a letter signed by "Suburban Resident" took me by surprise. an such twaddle written in this 19th century by a so-called working man ...

    Article : 883 words
  34. Elsternwick Park.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 words
  35. Temperance.

    The blue ribbon meeting of the above district was held as usual in the Oddfellows' Hall, Caxton street, on Saturday evening last. The president of the society occupied the chair, ...

    Article : 91 words
  36. Mr. John Dillon.

    Mr. Gerald Dunne, secretary of the H.A.B. Society, St. Stephen's Branch, and Mr. John Brosnan, secretary of the same society, St. Patrick's Branch, have seat in to Mr. M'Donnell ...

    Article : 152 words
  37. Mooney Valley.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  38. Collision at Port Phillip Head.

    The steamer Flinders, one of the beats of the Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company, which left the wharf for Launceston on Monday (says the Melbourne Age of the 18th instant) came ...

    Article : 1,103 words
  39. TEMPERANCE HALL.

    The usual meeting under the auspices of the Queensland Blue Ribbon Association was held on Saturday evening. Mr. F. Watts prodded, and in his opening remarks alluded to the ...

    Article : 134 words
  40. Diocesan Council.

    A special meeting of the Diocesan Council was held at the Registry on Friday. The following members of the council were present: The Bishop of Brisbane, in the chair, the ...

    Article : 153 words
  41. Amusements.

    A crowded house welcomed Brough and Bouciosult's comedy company at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday night, when the "Private Secretary" was staged. The piece is already ...

    Article : 348 words
  42. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The office of the South Australian Advertiser has been successfully lighted with electricity. Inside there are over 200 incandescent lamps of 16 candle power each, and outside an are ...

    Article : 131 words
  43. VALLEY TEMPERANCE.

    The usual Gospel temperance meeting was again held on Sunday evening by the Valley Blue Ribbon Union, at the corner of Brunswick and Wickham streets, when the secretary ...

    Article : 163 words
  44. Sanitary Contract.

    It has now been definitely decided to deposit the nightsoil from the city of Brisbane outside Cape Moreton. Tenders will be invited next Monday week for the work, and the contractor ...

    Article : 160 words
  45. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The police at Kimberley have discovered a white man living with the natives. It is believed that the man is a survivor from a wrecked ship, and that he has been living with the ...

    Article : 47 words
  46. VALLEY BLUE RIBBON UNION.

    The customary weekly meetings under the auspices of the Valley Blue Ribbon Union were attended on Saturday night with quite the average amount of success. At the open-air ...

    Article : 287 words
  47. Parliamentary News.

    Speaking in the Assembly last night Sir Henry Parkes said that the wild declamations that had been made about the Sydney merchants inflencing particular measures, had not ...

    Article : 244 words
  48. City Police Court.

    MINOR OFFENCES.—Two persons were discharged and one fined 5s. or six hours in the cells. Susan Mitchell was fined 10s. or twelve hours for drunkenness, and Thomas Mathers, ...

    Article : 233 words
  49. Advertising

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    Advertising : 190 words
  50. Opera House.

    The pantomime season came to a conclusion on Saturday night at the Opera House, when there wan a very good attendance, and the final appearance of ...

    Article : 162 words
  51. South Australia.

    The no confidence deba[?]o was resumed in the House of Assembly yesterday. After Mr. Stock had spoken against the Government, the Premier replied. His main [?]gement was that ...

    Article : 120 words
  52. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 41 words
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