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  2. PRICE OF BREAD.

    The deputation that, yesterday, waited on the Premier, in regard to the price of bread, made out a strong case. They showed that, as the "Telegraph" very ...

    Article : 532 words
  3. Sank in Mid-Ocean.

    The American steamer Denver, of 4,519 tons, was returning to New York from Bremerhaven, in Germany, when she sank in mid-ocean. The Atlantic ...

    Article : 51 words
  4. Steamer Attacked.

    The steamer Teal, when in the North Sea yesterday, was attacked by a German Taube aeroplane. The Taube dropped four bombs, fired 20 rounds from ...

    Article : 76 words
  5. THE WAR

    The fourth instalment of the review prepared from French official reports insists on the decisive character of the defeat of the German plans at Ypres. It says that ...

    Article : 192 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 147 words
  7. Loan of £12,500.

    The Governor-in-Council has approved of a loan from the Treasury of £12,500 to the Water and Sewerage Board for the purchase of land at Newstead, and the ...

    Article : 51 words
  8. BRISBANE RESOLUTIONS.

    Detailed reports appearing in the Hobart "Mercury" are now to hand of the annual conference in Hobart of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, the ...

    Article : 997 words
  9. Hurricane at Vavau.

    A hurricane raged over the Vavau group, Friendly Islands, from 17th March to 19th March. It was at its height on Friday morning. The Hapai group and ...

    Article : 66 words
  10. GERMANS OBJECT TO WORK.

    The two German prisoners of war, Balke and Woolf, quartered at Somes Island, considered the road work, upon which they were employed, too much like ...

    Article : 109 words
  11. SHIPPING.

    The Atua arrived from Tonga to-day and left again for Auckland. The Levuka has arrived from Sydney. ARRIVALS. ...

    Article : 429 words
  12. CITY BYLAWS.

    A bylaw made by the Brisbane City Council has been approved by the Governor-in-Council, providing for an increase in the rate of damage, from 7s. 6d. for ...

    Article : 104 words
  13. Tremendous Losses.

    "Eye Witness" with the British headquarters staff, reports that the German losses from the counter attacks made from Borzdubiez during the Neueve ...

    Article : 86 words
  14. MARINE BOARD.

    Captain William Eaton, who has been an acting member of the Marine Boar for some time past, has now been permanently appointed to that board, in ...

    Article : 40 words
  15. SUGAR TOWNSHIPS.

    The regulations issued in 1914 under the Sugar Works Act, regarding townships have been modified. The upset in the rental of the residence leases has been ...

    Article : 52 words
  16. LIVING ON GARBAGE.

    In the City Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. E. Eglinton, P.M., William Dawson pleaded guilty to a charge of vagrancy. ...

    Article : 98 words
  17. SUPREME COURT.

    The civil sittings of the Supreme Court were continued on Thursday, before his honour Mr. Justice Real. CARR V. A.U.S.N. CO., LTD. ...

    Article : 409 words
  18. OFFICIAL NOTIFICATIONS.

    The Governor-in-Council has approved of the following appointments, transfers, &c.:--DEPARTMENT OF LANDS. ...

    Article : 381 words
  19. "Day of Revenge."

    After the British victory at Neueve Chapelle, Prince Ruprecht, Crown Prince of Bavaria, issued an army order, in which he insisted on the necessity of ...

    Article : 54 words
  20. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

    The following public holidays have been proclaimed:--Wednesday, 7th April, and the afternoons of Thursday and Friday, 8th and 9th April, for the show of the ...

    Article : 152 words
  21. TRANSFER OF LIGHTHOUSES.

    A letter has been received by the Acting Premier from the Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher), suggesting that a conference be held in Melbourne between official ...

    Article : 126 words
  22. STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS.

    The following transfers of State school teachers have been approved by the Governor-in-Council:--James Best, from assistant teacher, ...

    Article : 133 words
  23. Submarine Warfare.

    The Marquis of Bristol, in his presidential address to the Institute of Naval Architects, said that in order to obtain reasonable protection from the German ...

    Article : 63 words
  24. THE PILOT STEAMERS.

    The Rockhampton pilot steamer Champion is coming to Brisbane for an overhaul, and she will be replaced by either the Llewellyn or the Excelsior. ...

    Article : 29 words
  25. Clyde Engineers.

    The Government Arbitration Court has awarded to the Clyde engineers an increase in wages of one penny per hour, and to pieceworkers an increase of 10 ...

    Article : 37 words
  26. PRODUCE REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 505 words
  27. WHEAT MARKET.

    The wheat market is firmer, and very quiet. ...

    Article : 18 words
  28. SELLING INFERIOR MILK.

    In the City Summons Court, before Colonel Moore, P.M., on Thursday, Lidwell Henry Wilkinson, of Kedron Brook dairy, pleaded not guilty to a complaint ...

    Article : 139 words
  29. LONDON WOOL SALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 77 words
  30. British Airmen.

    Since the beginning of the war, 35 British airmen have been killed or are missing. ...

    Article : 25 words
  31. WEATHER REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 299 words
  32. AUSTRALIAN NOTES.

    The Australian notes in circulation on 22nd March, amounted in value to £26,489,300, and the gold reserve to £10,125,065, or 38.23 per cent of gold. ...

    Article : 33 words
  33. FIRE ON SPRING HILL.

    Slight damage by fire was done to an old and unoccupied cottage in North street, Spring Hill, on Thursday. A tree burning in the back yard sent sparks on ...

    Article : 79 words
  34. War Orders for Canada.

    Great Britain has placed in Canada war orders of the value of 95,000,000 dollars (about £19,000,000). Seventy-two companies are supplying shrapnel shells. Many ...

    Article : 58 words
  35. INDUSTRIAL BOARDS.

    The resignation of C. O. Petersen, employees' representative, of his appointment as member of the Brisbane Board for masters and engineers of river and ...

    Article : 97 words
  36. AUTOMOBILE CLUB.

    At the meeting of the Competition Committee of the Automobile Club of Queensland en Wednesday, it was decided to hold hill climb contests on Saturday, ...

    Article : 201 words
  37. FATAL SHOOTING.

    John Thomas Shepherd, 24, a ship's fireman, died at the hospital late last night as the result of a bullet wound. Shepherd, it is said, had an altercation ...

    Article : 109 words
  38. NEW STATE SCHOOLS.

    His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has approved of the establishment of State schools at Ropeley East, via Gatton; ...

    Article : 43 words
  39. Workmen Fined.

    Several workmen have been prosecuted by their employers in various parts of the country for being engaged on drinking bouts instead of doing their work in ...

    Article : 90 words
  40. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  41. ELECTRICITY FOR BARCALDINE.

    An Order-in-Council has been issued, authorising the Barcaldine Shire Council to supply electricity within the area of the town of Barcaldine. ...

    Article : 24 words
  42. EFFECTS OF MILITARY TRAINING.

    The police authorities in the various States are unanimous in their opinion that military training has benefited youths, subject to it both mentally and ...

    Article : 62 words
  43. RAILWAY PROSECUTIONS.

    In the City Summons Court on Thursday, before Colonel R. A. Moore, P.M., C. Chaffey pleaded guilty to a charge of travelling in a railway carriage ...

    Article : 69 words
  44. PREMIERS' CONFERENCE.

    It is almost certain that the Premiers' Conference will be held in Sydney, about the second week in May. Final arrangements to that end now are being made. ...

    Article : 39 words
  45. LOANS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

    The Treasury has obtained executive sanction to a loan of £2,000, to the Dalby Town Council, for street works, and £1,000 to the Tinaroo Shire Council ...

    Article : 48 words
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