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  2. Local Government.

    The ordinary meeting of the Ithaca Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon when there were present Councillors Boys (president). Mullen, Moffat, Valentine, Speedy, and ...

    Article : 495 words
  3. Smart Forgery.

    A successful forgery, of a cheque for £5,000 on James Grice has just been brought to light. The forger, who opened an account at the Colonial Bank under the name of Samuel Grice ...

    Article : 169 words
  4. Great Strike.

    It is understood that the Colonial Secretary, after consulting with his colleagues yesterday, called upon the Commissioner for Police for on explanation as to his attendance at the mass ...

    Article : 239 words
  5. TELEGRAMS.

    Delegates from the Shop Employees' Union yesterday waited on the leading business men in Summer Hill, and urged that their establishments be closed at 6 p m. on weekday evenings ...

    Article : 122 words
  6. New Guinea.

    By the steamer Merrie England, which arrived on Monday last from Now Guine, his Excellency Sir William MacGregor, M.D., K.C.M.G., the Governor of British New ...

    Article : 1,492 words
  7. In the Lodge-room.

    The following officers and delegates were present at the nineteenth half-yearly meeting of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society, which was held in St. Stephen's ...

    Article : 404 words
  8. Operators' Operatics.

    The operators of the Brisbane office of the Electric Telegraph Department have lately been turning their attention to mutual wants and requirements and, as a case in point, have ...

    Article : 101 words
  9. Cycling Notes.

    I have heard many questions asked about the recently formed Brisbane Harriers' Club, which, was supposed to be formed for the purpose of conducting cross-country runs and such ...

    Article : 181 words
  10. Another Dingo Hunt.

    The hounds of the Brisbane Hunt Club are announced to meet at Ipswich for a dingo hunt to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, and arrangements have beenn made with the railway ...

    Article : 50 words
  11. VICTORIA.

    Judge Hedges gave his reserved decision on the claim of Colonel, Templeton, liquidator of the Premier Permanent Building Association, of £1,293, for actuarial services prior to the ...

    Article : 166 words
  12. Sending Sugarcane.

    In response to a request made by the Colonial Secretary of Mauritus, the Department of Agriculture are forwarding to that island by the Tara, five cases of sugar canes grown in the ...

    Article : 56 words
  13. The Tara Trouble.

    The " amateur lumpers" referred to in our first edition worked splendidly yesterday morning. Mr. R. W. Stuart was in charge of the team, which included, amongst others, Messrs W. S. ...

    Article : 59 words
  14. A Pawnbroker's License.

    Yesterday afternoon, before Mr. P. Pinnock, P.M., Louis Dare made application for a pawn broker's license. Mr. Rutledge, instructed by Messrs. Chambers, Bruce, and M'Nab, appeared ...

    Article : 363 words
  15. South Brisbane Fire Brigade.

    The ordinary monthly meeting of the South Brisbane Fire Brigade Board was held in the Municipal Council Chambers yesterday afternoon Present: Messrs. Morry (mayor) in the ...

    Article : 359 words
  16. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A sensational sequel is furnished to the robbery of £110 from the trousers pocket of Captain Thomas, manager of the Central mine, at the Imperial Hotel, on Friday last. Dr. ...

    Article : 131 words
  17. Victoria.

    The Iron masters' Association yesterday decided to place themselves in the hands of the Employers' Union, and to lockout all employees if desired to do so. ...

    Article : 32 words
  18. Hope of South Brisbane I.O.G.T.

    A social meeting of the members and friends of the Hope of South Brisbane Lodge, I.O.G.T., was held in the School of Arts, West End, on Wednesday evening. There was a large ...

    Article : 61 words
  19. Adelaide Action.

    A meeting of the Workingmen's Association at Port Adelaide will be held to-day to decide what action they will take in reference to the strike. The Trades and Labour Council and ...

    Article : 214 words
  20. Evening Entertainments.

    A concert, organised on behalf of Christ Church, Milton, Sunday School Building Fund, was given at the Caxton street Hall, Petrie terrace, last evening. The attendance was ...

    Article : 183 words
  21. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    Another big patch of alluvial gold has been struck at Ashburton gold field. A small party of miners were working there five weeks before the discovery. They obtained 700 ozs. ...

    Article : 35 words
  22. Insolvency Proceedings.

    At the City Police Court yesterday afternoon, before Mr. G. P. M. Murray, P.M., Henry M'Naughton, builder and contractor, Teneriffe, Brisbane, was charged at the instance of Mr. ...

    Article : 915 words
  23. NEW ZEALAND.

    Yesterday in the Legislative Council notice was given to reinstate the Employers' Liability Bill that was thrown out on the previous day by a majority of one. The bill is to enable ...

    Article : 122 words
  24. Tasmania.

    The strike matters are perfectly quiescent here. The strike has made no difference to the general public yet, except by causing a slight advance in the price on meat and coals. General ...

    Article : 37 words
  25. Rev. Charles Clark.

    At the Centennial Hall last evening, a mode rate but enthusiastic audience listened to the Rev. Charles Clark's eloquent portrayal of the life of Macaulay, the historian, poet, and statesman ...

    Article : 333 words
  26. Women and Temperance.

    A coffee supper in connection with the fifth annual meeting of the 'Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Y.M.C.A. lecture hall, Elizabeth street, last evening. ...

    Article : 651 words
  27. Petty Payments.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 520 words
  28. New Zealand Notes.

    The climax has been reached between the Union Steam Shipping Company and the Seamen's Union. Yesterday the directors of the, company issued a manifesto ...

    Article : 368 words
  29. Railway Employees.

    The Railway Commissioners having recommended the reversal of the bylaw making insurance compulsory on all railway employees, the Government, it is understood, have ...

    Article : 35 words
  30. Street Robbery.

    A dating assault and robbery was committed yesterday afternoon at Powlett street, East Melbourne. A lady named Mrs Highlore was walking along the street when suddenly. she was ...

    Article : 99 words
  31. Southern Parliaments.

    In the Assembly the appearance of the Premier in the House last night was greeted with loud cheers from both sides Sir Henry Parkes, who was assisted by the Sergeant-at-Arms and ...

    Article : 126 words
  32. Kangaroo Point School of Arts.

    A popular concert in aid of the building fund of the Kangaroo Point School of Arts was given in the Five ways Assembly Hall, Woolloongabba, last night. The audience ...

    Article : 415 words
  33. Victoria.

    In the Assembly a question elicited a statement from the Attorney-General that the total cost to the Crown of the prosecution of the defendants in the Premier Building Society ...

    Article : 80 words
  34. Novel Christmas Cards.

    Messrs. A. Lomer & Co. are the first in the field with photographic novelties for the coming Christmas and New Year's greeting cards. The samples forwarded to this office embody ...

    Article : 80 words
  35. The Weather.

    The following report was issued from the weather bureau yesterday:-- North Queensland.--Generally fine weather with light cloud has prevailed, and continues ...

    Article : 179 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 222 words
  37. Musgrave Cricket Club.

    The annual general mealing of the above club was held on Wednesday at the Royal Mail Hotel, when there was a good attendance. Mr. A. B. Stewart, vice-president, occupied ...

    Article : 225 words
  38. Jottings.

    The committee of the Industrial Home held their usual weekly meeting yesterday. Fourteen members present. Number of inmates 21 women and 19 children. ...

    Article : 142 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 115 words
  40. Rainfall.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 19 words
  41. Advertising

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    Advertising : 30 words
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