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  2. ASQUITH APHORISMS.

    A short, pithy sentence is called an aphorism. A physician named Faustus was said to have become famous, not by inventing some great remedy, but by his ...

    Article : 979 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 329 words
  4. THE WAR

    The cancellation of large wheat shipments to Europe is reported. The wheat pit is lowering prices considerably. Dealers profess to be unable to ...

    Article : 60 words
  5. The Wheat Crop.

    It is stated that there are prospects of a record wheat crop in the Maranoa district. The conditions also are promising on the Darling Downs. Mr. A. ...

    Article : 525 words
  6. War Loans.

    When the House of Representatives met yesterday, Sir Robert Best, victoria, moved the adjournment to direct attention to the treatment of the victorian ...

    Article : 539 words
  7. Russian Front.

    A Berlin communique states: Marshal von Hindenburg's forces have made progress, and are attacking Kovno. We have progressed, between the Narew and the ...

    Article : 99 words
  8. The Weather.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 285 words
  9. Terrific Hurricané.

    A terrific hurricane has swept over Jamaica causing damage along the coasts estimated at 10,000,000. The sugar cane and banana plantations have been ruined. ...

    Article : 48 words
  10. BURIAL OF A PRIEST.

    On the ground of the smallness of the church, the Archbishop of Tuam directed the burial of the late Rev. Father O'Toole outside the church at Westport. The ...

    Article : 65 words
  11. Peace Overture.

    An Italian greenbook discloses the fact that the Italian ambassadors at Nish, Sofia. Berlin, and Petrograd, have reported that a peace overture had been ...

    Article : 76 words
  12. ILLNESS OF REV. J. CANALI.

    It will he heard with regret that the Rev, Father. Canali, the venerated priest who, on behalf of the Roman Catholic' Church, visits the hospitals of the city, ...

    Article : 54 words
  13. MILITARY PROMOTIONS.

    In the House of Representatives yesterday, the Minister for the Navy (Mr. Jensen) promised an inquiry regarding the allegations that men at the front were ...

    Article : 101 words
  14. Prices of Cane.

    The Minister for Agriculture (Hon. W. Lennon) announces that early in the present session of Parliament legislation, will be submitted providing for discrimination ...

    Article : 105 words
  15. Austrian Submarine

    The Italians in the lower Adriatic sank the Austrian submarine [?] The second in command and eleven of the crew were taken prisoners. ...

    Article : 32 words
  16. RECEPTION OF WOUNDED.

    A summary of the inquiry, which has been held at Victoria Baracks, Melbourne, in regard to the care and transport of the sick and wounded soldiers of ...

    Article : 334 words
  17. ACQUISITION OF EXPLOSIVES.

    In connection with the Government's action in regard to the acquisition of explosives, the Treasurer (Hon. E. G. Theodore) stated yesterday that he had ...

    Article : 89 words
  18. Escapees Recaptured.

    The two German officers of high standing, who had escaped from the prison camp at Oldcastle, in county Meath, [?] land, have been recaptured. ...

    Article : 30 words
  19. TREATMENT OF HIDES.

    In reply to a deputation from the Chamber of Agriculture yesterday, the Minister for Customs (Mr. Tudor) said that representations had been made that ...

    Article : 99 words
  20. JERSEY BREEDERS AMALGAMATE.

    At a meeting of the Jersey Breeders' Association, held at the Exhibition on Friday, it was decided, after discussion, on the motion of Mr. W. J. Afileck that ...

    Article : 144 words
  21. Exchange of Prisoners.

    An exchange of Russian for German prisoners has commenced. One hundred out of 500 Have lost a leg. ...

    Article : 25 words
  22. Advisory Committee Meets.

    The advisory committee appointed in connection with the Government's Acquisition of supplies of explosives held its first meeting at the office of the chief inspector ...

    Article : 57 words
  23. SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE.

    The annual meeting of the grand council of Royal Society of St. George was held on Thursday morning, in the society's hall, Adelaide street. Sir Alfred ...

    Article : 621 words
  24. SMALL ARMS FACTORY AT CANBERRA.

    In the House of Representatives yesterday, the Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Archibald) moved, that a small arms factory be erected at Canberra. From the ...

    Article : 51 words
  25. Defence Expenditure.

    The Treasury control of the expenditure on the army and navy has been relaxed. Official minutes show that the Board of the Admiralty and the Army Council, ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. "HIGH JINKS."

    "Hight Jinks'' to be produced for the first time in Brisbane on Monday evening described by the management as "musical jollity" in three acts. Its ...

    Article : 320 words
  27. DUTY ON WHEAT.

    Replying to a deputation from the Chamber of Agriculture yesterday, the Minister for Customs (Mr. Tudor) said that the matter of reimposing the duty ...

    Article : 91 words
  28. SHIPPING.

    August 14.-- ARAWATTA, 3,114 tons, Captain Hall, for Melbourne Passengers: Mesdames Shannon, Tennant, Webb and infant, Robinson, Downes, ...

    Article : 123 words
  29. TESTING EXPLOSIVES.

    Replying to inquiries made in the House of Representatives yesterday, by Mr. Charlton (New South Wales), the Minister for Customs (Mr. Tudor), said that ...

    Article : 113 words
  30. MEAT SUPPLIES.

    A complaint was uttered in the Legislative Assembly yesterday against the delay of the Government in securing for victorian consumers supplies of cheap ...

    Article : 352 words
  31. New Zealand Hospital.

    The High Commissioner for New Zealand (Mr. Mackenzie), Miss Mackenzie, Major Bernard Myers, and Matron Tombs received King George, Queen Mary, and ...

    Article : 168 words
  32. SHARE MARKETS.

    SALES, 14th August.-- Winchcombe, Carson (ex dividend), 15s.; Clark's Gold Mines, 2[?]½ ...

    Article : 20 words
  33. ATTEMPTED ENEMY TRADING.

    Yesterday the High Court heard further argument from Sir Josiah Symon, K.C., and Mr. Piper, K.C., on behalf of the respondent, Francis' Hugh Snow, on a ...

    Article : 67 words
  34. PRODUCE REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 165 words
  35. MOTOR CAR COLLISION.

    On the night of 31st July a taxicab, owned and driven by Jesse Bridger, collided with a motor-car. driven by Dr. Baker, near Guildford. Mrs. Baker ...

    Article : 93 words
  36. SUICIDE TO AVOID ARREST.

    In an hotel in Angas street a boarder, for whose arrest a warrant had been issued, was discovered by the police the luncheon. On being advised that he was ...

    Article : 74 words
  37. MURRAY RIVER SCHEME.

    In the House of Representatives yesterday, in reply to a question put by Mr. Fenton (Victoria), whether it was intended to advance £1,000,000 towards the ...

    Article : 82 words
  38. FINE OF £10.

    At Masterton, Carl Eckhardt was fined £10, on a charge of having attempted to trade with the enemy, by sending a subscription to a German newspaper. Accused ...

    Article : 50 words
  39. PROCURED LIQUOR.

    Before Mr. P. W. Pears, P.M., in the South Brisbane Police Court, this morning. [?] Lawton, 55, brie layer, appeared charged, that while being a ...

    Article : 55 words
  40. CITY POLICE COURT.

    A large array of offenders, 40 in all, filled the dock in the City Police Court on Saturday, when Mr. E. Eglinton, P.M. took his seat on the bench. Seven ...

    Article : 172 words
  41. CONTROLLING RACING.

    In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, the hon. Minister (Mr. Underwood submitted a motion for the appointment of a joint committee of the Legislative ...

    Article : 103 words
  42. CYCLIST KILLED.

    A fatal collision occurred yesterday at Rose Park, between a cyclist named E R. Maddern, of Parkside, and a motor car. Maddern was thrown heavily, and ...

    Article : 56 words
  43. METAL EXCHANGE.

    An announcement was made by the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Hughes) a few days ago that the proposed metal exchange was to be established as from ...

    Article : 106 words
  44. ALLEGED THEFT OF WATCHES.

    James Alexander Hoelscher, 18, labourer, was charged in the South Brisbane [?] on Saturday before Mr. P. W. Pears, P.M., with having, on ...

    Article : 77 words
  45. VERY TRUE.

    The young man in charge of the "Home Help" column in the local paper took his duties very seriously, and worried all the other members of the staff with ...

    Article : 43 words
  46. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The House of Representatives yesterday adjourned until Wednesday, when the financial debate will be opened. Mr. Hughes probably will bring down the ...

    Article : 43 words
  47. DISCOVERY OF OIL.

    It is reported that searches for oil. which have been proceeding at Kingston for some time, have been successful. ...

    Article : 25 words
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