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  2. SHIPPING.

    August 23.--BIRKSGATE, s.,1,458 tons, Captain James Higgen, for Burketown via Keppel Bay and intermediate ports. Passengers: Mesdames F. W. Watson and child, Pengelly, Townsend and ...

    Article : 253 words
  3. The Great Strike.

    All classes of maritime labour have been "called out," and have responded to the word of command like a military battalion the whole colonial and intercolonial steamship ...

    Article : 632 words
  4. Minor Offences.

    At the City Police Court on Saturday the following minor cases were disposed of: Three men and a woman, on pleading guilty to drunkenness, were discharged. For drunken ...

    Article : 91 words
  5. Horrible Discovery.

    A mysterious discovery was made outside the old racecourse, New Farm, in a small paddock close to the residence of Mr. Wilson, architect. The police, on proceeding to the spot, found the ...

    Article : 281 words
  6. A Case of Leprosy.

    A lad, 14 years of age, who has been attending the Balmain public school, is suffering from leprosy. The disease manifested itself some months ago, when the lad's hands became bad, ...

    Article : 156 words
  7. In the Lodgeroom.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Prince George Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., was held at the School of Arts, West End, on Friday night. After the usual routine business had been ...

    Article : 73 words
  8. TELEGRAMS.

    The hearing of the Windsor conspiracy case resulted yesterday in Wm. Jas. Forrester, Wm. Nichole, and Albert Cornwell being committed to the Central Criminal Court for trial. ...

    Article : 164 words
  9. (Australian Star, Sydney, August 20.)

    For the purpose of securing general support for the mad action the men have taken the Maritime Conference has sent a manifesto to all the trade organisations in Australasia. As a ...

    Article : 449 words
  10. Manchester Unity of Oddfellows.

    At the last meeting of the Past Grand Lodge, Brisbane district, M.U.I O.O.F., a very interesting paper was read by the vice-president, J. Turner, P P.G.M., on the steady progress of ...

    Article : 189 words
  11. COMMERCIAL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 294 words
  12. Child Desertion.

    Charles Bidwell (35) was brought up at the City Police Court on Saturday on the charge of deserting his child. After evidence as to the arrest he was remanded until to-day. ...

    Article : 33 words
  13. Savings Bank.

    It bas been decided by the Government that on and after the first day of September the interest on the deposits in the Government Savings Banks shall be reduced. In future ...

    Article : 66 words
  14. Ipswich Oddfellows.

    The Loyal Norman Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., Ipswich, celebrated their anniversary in the Oddfellows' Hall, Burnett street, Ipswich, on Thursday evening last, by holding a most ...

    Article : 263 words
  15. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    An order was made, by consent, yesterday fixing the rate of interest on the claims against the Commercial Bank of South Australia, by the associated banks, at a uniform rate of 8 per ...

    Article : 42 words
  16. Public Tenders.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 80 words
  17. TASMANIA.

    A motion was carried in the Assembly for the imposition of a tax of 1s. 6d. per head on sheep, and 30s. per head on cattle, to take effect from November next. ...

    Article : 114 words
  18. Robert Adair.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 125 words
  19. Lectures for Teachers.

    The for Education, recognising the material benefits to be gained in the way of instruction from the lectures of Rev. Chas. Clark, has made arrangements for special facilities to ...

    Article : 93 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND.

    A writ under which the Attorney-General claims £3,000 from Mr. Hutchison, member for Waitotara, for alleged slander, was issued yesterday. In the House of Representatives ...

    Article : 60 words
  21. (Melbourne Argus, August 18.)

    There has been in reality but one point at issue between the shipowners and the marine officers, which was distinctly said by the former to present an insuperable difficulty. ...

    Article : 348 words
  22. Scottish Association.

    The musical competition under the auspices of the Queensland Scottish Association, which was continued at the Centennial Hall on Saturday afternoon, was well attended, the audience ...

    Article : 856 words
  23. Weather Report.

    North Queensland.--Throughout this division the weather is and has been mostly fine, with cloud here and there; winds south-east, east, and north-east; sea generally smooth. ...

    Article : 159 words
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    Mrs. Leslie, New York publisher, believes that the reign of Paris as fashion queen is over, and will never return. Why? Because London and New York have obtained a ...

    Article : 425 words
  25. Mistletoe Lodge, 255, U.A.O.D.

    The above lodge held their regular fortnightly meeting at the School of Arts, West End, on Monday evening last, there being a good master of members present. One ...

    Article : 124 words
  26. Stud Sheep Sales.

    The stud sheep sales were continued, when the balance of the Tasmanian flock were submitted. No sensational figures were reached but a fair average was maintained. ...

    Article : 33 words
  27. Price v. Santley.

    Mr. Charles Santley, the well-known baritone, appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday as defendant in the action brought against him by his lata manager, Mr. Prise, to recover ...

    Article : 64 words
  28. True Blue Lodge, No. 12, I O G T.

    The regular meeting was held on Friday evening last. The lodge was opened by Bro. J. M. Murray, C.T. brother was reobligated, and one candidate proposed and initiated. The ...

    Article : 202 words
  29. Fire in William Street.

    An alarm was given at the Central fire station on Saturday at about 9.15 am. that a fire had broken out in the vicinity of Pettigrew's sawmills, William street. The steam fire ...

    Article : 180 words
  30. Australian Federation.

    SYDNEY, August 23. Sir Henry Parkes has received, by the Calefornian mail, a letter from Sir John A. Macdonald, Prime Minister of Canada, which ...

    Article : 106 words
  31. Victorian Cabinet.

    MELBOURNE, August 23. The Cabinet yesterday considered the question of filling the portfolio of Postmaster General. No definite decision was come to, ...

    Article : 98 words
  32. Melbourne Age, August 19.

    Up to yesterday the hope was clung to in many quarters that despite the ominous outlock, counsels of moderation and mutual forbearance would prevail at the eleventh hour, and ...

    Article : 383 words
  33. Taringa Band of Hope.

    This young but growing Band of Hope held another meeting on Friday night in the Taringa Institute, which was as usual crowded. A good programme of recitations, songs, duets, ...

    Article : 57 words
  34. Marine Court Awards.

    Inquiries have been held at Thursday Island and Cooktown into the accidents to the steamers Changehs and Archer respectively, and reports have been sent by the courts of inquiry to the ...

    Article : 489 words
  35. Jottings.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,317 words
  37. Overland Passengers.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 92 words
  38. Official Notifications.

    APPOINTMENTS.--A. W. S. Whitchurch, to be an auditor for the Tambo division, in the room of F. C. Williams, resigned; John R. Loder, to be a member for subdivision No. 2 of the ...

    Article : 132 words
  39. Antarctic Expedition.

    Last night a meeting of the Melbourne Royal Geographical Society cordially accepted Baron Nordenskjold's offer to command an expedition to the south polar regions on condition that the ...

    Article : 129 words
  40. Coorparoo Wesleyans.

    The fourth anniversary of the Coorparoo Wesleyan Sunday School was celebrated yesterday, when the Rev. Joseph Snell preached in the morning from St. John, chapter viii, ...

    Article : 156 words
  41. (Sydney Telegraph, August 19.)

    The more immediate cause of the present troubles is the refusal of the steamship owners to grant their officer increased rates of pay and certain other concessions unless the officers ...

    Article : 370 words
  42. The Three Card Trick.

    Three men, named respectively Edward Hurley (28), Richard Beattie (32), and Herbert Hewitt (28), were brought up at the City Police Court, on Saturday, charged with playing an ...

    Article : 76 words
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