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  2. Threatened Coal Strike.

    The crisis in the coal trade, between masters and miners, is rapidly approaching an acute stage. The demand for an increased hewing rate was met by the ...

    Article : 484 words
  3. Cable Comments.

    The army Of the allies is fast approaching Pekin, and is now reported to be within 16 miles of the city, and the Americans hope and expect that an attack will soon be made on Pekin from ...

    Article : 1,345 words
  4. Little Breeze.

    At the Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday afternoon a special meeting was held, of the committee of the Queensland Blind, Deaf and Dumb Institution. Mr. P. Thomson was elected ...

    Article : 689 words
  5. TELEGRAMS.

    The Harbour Board have decided to call for tenders for a coal and explosives wharf, 250 feet in length, at Gavil Creek, half a mile below the town. ...

    Article : 63 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 992 words
  7. Very Latest.

    Mr. Bennett Burleigh, the correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, recently paid a visit to the town of Belfast, about 30 miles cast of Middelburg, on the Pretoria-Delagoa Bay ...

    Article : 130 words
  8. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Two brothers who have boon missing since August 13 were found yesterday on Pyrmont bridge. A man yesterday pleaded guilty to stealing ...

    Article : 377 words
  9. LATEST SHIPPING.

    August 15.--DUKE OF NORFOLK, s., 3,810. tons, Captain Jenkins, R.N.R., from London, via ports. Passengers: 299 immigrants. B.L and Q.A. Company, Limited. agents. ...

    Article : 781 words
  10. Kruger's Son Captured.

    It has transpired that one of President Kruger's sons was among the Boers who were captured by the British during the recent fighting in the Rustenburg district. ...

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  11. Patrol Relieved by Victorians.

    News comes from the front that two squadrons of Victorian Mounted Rifles, commanded by Lieutenant Baker, have succeeded in relieving a British patrol who had been ...

    Article : 49 words
  12. Six Months' Boer Losses.

    Official Transvaal papers show that the Boer losses from January 1 to June 30 amounted to 7,000, including 1,000 men killed. ...

    Article : 25 words
  13. Returning Soldiers.

    Mr. J. H. Forrest reports: The reception on board the Queensland Government steamer Lucinda promises to be a very successful function. The Premier and all the members ...

    Article : 225 words
  14. VICTORIA.

    At the luncheon yesterday, to the federal delegates, a toast to the memory of the late Sir Henry Parkes, the father of federation, was honoured. ...

    Article : 228 words
  15. The Plague.

    In yesterday's second edition brief mention was made of the fact that a young girl named Olive Bates had died from the plague. The child was but nine years of age, and lived ...

    Article : 251 words
  16. Queensland Officer.

    His Premier to-day received a cablegram from South Africa, via Adelaide, signed, by Colonel Horlon (Horton ?) stating that, Major Rankin, who accompanied the Queensland ...

    Article : 52 words
  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Heavy rain has fallen over the southern districts of South Australia. The Government astronomer says there is a probability of the rain extending over the northern areas. ...

    Article : 33 words
  18. Queensland Contingents.

    In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. C. M'Donald will ask the Chief Secretary, --1, Has the following extract from the Gympie Times come under the honourable gentleman's ...

    Article : 474 words
  19. Mean Trick.

    On two nights this week tricks have been played on the Ambulance Brigade at the Whart street centre, which might have led to very serious consequences. On Tuesday ...

    Article : 235 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND.

    The steamer Penarth has left for Hongkong with a cargo of Westport coal for the British squadron in China waters. Rear admiral Pearson says that if the ...

    Article : 86 words
  21. KELVIN GROVE CASE.

    The young man Gibson at Kelvin Grove is making tedious headway towards recovery. It is quite possible that he will be removed to Colmslie to complete his recovery, so as to ...

    Article : 46 words
  22. CONDITION OF THE PATIENTS.

    The bulletins issued last night and this morning from Colmslie state that the various patients are doing well. From the contact area also comes the news that there is no ...

    Article : 40 words
  23. Southern Sporting.

    Last night 2,000 to 50 was taken about Belemnite for the Caulfield Cup. ...

    Article : 20 words
  24. Roman Catholic Missions.

    The Vatican organ states that there are in China 759 European priests, 499 Chinese priests, and 532,443 native converts. The Catholic buildings and institutions number ...

    Article : 285 words
  25. Australian Parliaments.

    The second reading of the Harbour Trust Bill was moved in the Assembly yesterday by the Premier and carried after a long debate. Several members spoke in favour of a barbour trust ...

    Article : 48 words
  26. COMMERCIAL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 158 words
  27. VICTORIA.

    In the Assembly after the question of the Federal Electorates Bill was further considered in committee. Mr. M'Konzie again Attempted to have the basis of representation altered to 13 ...

    Article : 65 words
  28. The Lodgeroom.

    [Reports Of lodge meetings must roach this office not later than the morning after the meeting,or they cannot be inserted. ...

    Article : 25 words
  29. Independent Oddfellows.

    LOYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE. No. 11--The fortnightly meeting was held in lodgeroom, Brunswick street, on Tuesday evening, August 14, Bro. Hah, N.G., presiding. The routine business ...

    Article : 70 words
  30. District Court.

    The civil sittings of the District Court were continued this morning before his honour acting Judge Byrne. SYM AND ANOTHER V. CRAWFORD AND ANOTHER. ...

    Article : 115 words
  31. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly yesterday Sir John Forrest gave notice of a motion for the presentation of an address to the Queen, praying that West Australia might be admitted as an original State ...

    Article : 39 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    A bill limiting the profits of meat preserving companies has been read a first time in the House of Representatives. The budget will be brought down on Friday. It is expected that ...

    Article : 76 words
  33. Eight-hour Union.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Brisbane Eight-hour Anniversary Union was held in the Trades Hall on Wednesday evening. Mr. W. M'Cosker presided. There was a good ...

    Article : 161 words
  34. Illustrating the Story.

    "Shon, mine son," said a worthy German emigrant to his hopeful heir of 10 years, whom he had heard using profane language. " Shon, mine son, come, here ...

    Article : 167 words
  35. Weather in Tasmania.

    Heavy rains continue throughout Tasmania and all the rivers are rapidly rising. Some lowlying parts at Invermay are flooded and the residents have been compelled to vacate ...

    Article : 93 words
  36. Lawn Tennis.

    In connection with the lawn tennis tournament which starts on Saturday, the entries close to-morrow, at noon, with Mr. B. R. Crouch. The visitors from Sydney will be ...

    Article : 38 words
  37. City of Tientsin.

    Tientsin is a city of about l,000,000 inhabitants, in the province of Pc-chi-li, and situated on the river Pei-ho, 70 miles south-east by south from Pekin. It is the port of Pekin. ...

    Article : 261 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 48 words
  39. Latest Liquidation.

    An application for the liquidation of his estate has been filed in the Supreme Court by Gustave Antonie Collin, business manager. General meeting of creditors has been ...

    Article : 51 words
  40. Diseases in Plants Act.

    A special meeting of the Mount Cotton and Tingalpa Division Fruitgrowers' and Farmers' Association was held to discuss the Diseases in Plants Act of 1896. A paper was ...

    Article : 132 words
  41. First Offenders.

    The annual report of the inspector of prisons, in New Zealand, shows that a steady decrease in crime was maintained last year. Regarding the working of the First Offenders ...

    Article : 129 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 102 words
  43. Electric Light Ballot.

    A meeting of ratepayers was held last evening at the Kangaroo Point School of Arts in advocacy of the council retaining control of the electric light and power schome. Several ...

    Article : 55 words
  44. Funeral in Snow.

    A resident of the Kiandra district for about 30 years died suddenly on Sunday night at the age of 70. A pathetic and unique Bight was witnessed at the funeral, as the corpse ...

    Article : 89 words
  45. Late Jockey Strickland.

    A movement is on foot to erect a monument to the late jockey, Percy Strickland, who met his death at the Q.T.C. races on Saturday last. His Excellency the Governor has headed ...

    Article : 89 words
  46. Advertising

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    Advertising : 74 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 11 words
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