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  2. Teachers Entertained.

    As is usual, after the Teacher's Annual Conference, the Minister for Education, entertained the delegates at an enjoyable river trip yesterday afternoon, An ...

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  3. Delegate to Petrograd.

    The following paragraph was published in the "Socialist," on 18th January: "As chairman at Sunday night's Socialist meeting, Mr. F. J. Riley took the ...

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  4. Sir S. A. Pethebridge Dead.

    Brisbane citizens will regret to learn that a private telegram was received in the city this morning, conveying news of the death of Brigadier-General Sir S. A. ...

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  5. City Burglaries.

    In the City Police Court, this morning, before Mr, W. Harris, P.M., the hearing was concluded of the charges which are the outcome of recent burglaries in the ...

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  6. THE WAR.

    The London correspondent of the New York "Times" says that he has obtained an intimate view of the German Government's attitude. Germany desires an ...

    Article : 71 words
  7. City Elections.

    The nominations in connection with the Brisbane City Connell elections, reported elsewhere, were formally declared to-day by the returning-officer (Aid. A. J. ...

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  8. Disaster at Mackay.

    The first definite news of Mackay has been received this morning, and it reveals that disaster has overtaken the town and the port. The news came ...

    Article : 224 words
  9. Rockhampton Floods.

    Mr. J. Darrington, with his wife and five children from the south, who had been spending six weeks here, were caught by the flood waters in Low[?]r east street, ...

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  10. STATE PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The following appointments, transfers, &c., in the State public service have been approved by the Governor-in-Council:-- THE TREASURY. ...

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  11. Higher Commands.

    The "Daily News" states that it is untrue that the War Office will immediately appoint a number of brigadier-generals, but will continue the present ...

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  12. Plea for Russia.

    The Petrograd correspondent of the New York "World" states that while the Bolshevik Minister of foreign Affairs (M. Trotsky) is making an unflinching fight ...

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  13. Public Works.

    The following expenditure has been approved by the Governor-in-Council:-- Erection of additions, State school, Wooloowin, £2,250. ...

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  14. Government Relief.

    The Acting Premier (Hon. J. M. Hunter) made the following statement to the Press this morning: "Information has been, received from the Harbours and ...

    Article : 168 words
  15. America's Army.

    The Secretary for War (Mr. Baker) states that the Government's plans for sending a large army to France are undergoing a constant development. He ...

    Article : 57 words
  16. The Gas Act.

    The additional regulations providing the necessary machinery for the Institution of appeals against the decision of the gas referee in any reference under the Gas Act of 1916, ...

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  17. Next War Loan.

    It was stated in the Senate yesterday by the Minister, of Repatriation (Senator Millen) that the terms of the next war loan were under consideration by the ...

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  18. TELEGRAMS.

    The principal feature of the weather in New South Wales is the continued heat over the western half of the state. The highest temperature reported yesterday ...

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  19. American Loan.

    The Secretary of the Treasury (Mr. M'Adoo) states that the Government is facing the necessity of raising 10 billion dollars (£2,000.000,000) before June. ...

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  20. STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS.

    The following transfers, appointments, &c., of State school teachers have been approved by the Governor-in-Council:-- TRANSFERS. ...

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  21. £1,000 for Central Sufferers

    The Cabinet, at a special meeting today decided to grant £1,008 towards the fund being raised for the relief of sufferers by the flood in Rockhampton and ...

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  22. Submarines Off Brazil.

    The captain of a vessel which has arrived at Boston reports that U-boats, have been seen off the Brazilian coast. ...

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  23. Rescues by Police.

    Inspector M'Graff[?], of Rockhampton, to-day wired to the Commissioner of Police as follows: Railway employers and [?]oastable Rutter have returned from ...

    Article : 123 words
  24. 50 Tons of Foodstuffs.

    After the special meeting of the Cabinet to-day the Acting Premier (Hon. J. M. Hunter) announced that it had been decided to at once despatch by the steamer ...

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  25. Italian Premier in England.

    Mr. Lloyd. George met the Premier of Italy (Senor Orlando) on his arrival in England. ...

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  26. Australian Poets.

    Sir Herbert Warren, professor of poetry at Oxford, yesterday read an interesting paper on overseas poetry, at the Colonial Institute. Australian poetry, he said, ...

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  27. French Bread Cards.

    Bread cards allowing 12 ounces daily will operate throughout France on Tuesday. ...

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  28. RESUMPTIONS APPROVED.

    Executive authority has been given to the following resumptions: 1 acre 3 roods, of portion 17 v. Amemoor, for a new road in connection with forest improvement work at ...

    Article : 87 words
  29. SUPPLY OF CORNSACKS.

    An order under the War Precautions was gazetted last night, empowering the Chief Prices Commissioner to take drastic steps, if necessary, to secure ...

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  30. Heavy Rain in the North

    The divisional weather office this morning issued the following report:-- RAINFALL. Following were the principal rainfalls ...

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  31. SHIPBUILDING SCHEME.

    Mr. Curchin, the Commonwealth director of shipbuilding, and Messrs. Duggan and O'Halloran (Victoria), Messrs, Watson, Newcastle, M'Innes, Green, and Dooley ...

    Article : 104 words
  32. No Conscription of Wealth.

    In the House of Commons yesterday, in reply to a question, Mr. Bonar Law announced that the Government were not taking steps to prepare a scheme for the ...

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  33. RESUMPTIONS FOR SETTLEMENT.

    The following areas will be resumed on 1st August, 1918, for the purpose of opening the land for selection: donngm[?]bulla, South Kennedy district, area 58 square miles; ...

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  34. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.

    The following new subclause (2) is added to clause(1) of part X of the traffic regulations for the metropolitan district in Hell of the provisions of the additional traffic ...

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  35. FALL FROM TREE.

    Af noon to-day a boy named Walter Imery, who lives at Lloyd street, New Farm, felt from a tree near his residence, and injured his back and neck and ...

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  36. WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING.

    E[?]sle Roberts, aged 24, appeared in the City Police Court this morning, before Mr. W. Harris. P. M., charged as follows: 1, That on or about 12th December, 1917, at Toowoomba, she ...

    Article : 97 words
  37. Statement Denied.

    The Washington correspondent of the New York '"Times" says that officials state that there is no truth in reports published in London to the effect that ...

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  38. COLLIERY STRIKES.

    Mr. Baddeley, of the Miners' Federation, yesterday stated that three collieries were now idle. They were Lymington, Burwood, and the New Greta ...

    Article : 154 words
  39. SOLDIERS' CHILDREN.

    The Government has decided to allot 10 scholarships at the district high schools of a value of £30 a year for five years, to children of deceased and incapacitated ...

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  40. WYNNUM ELECTIONS.

    Executive approval has been given to the alteration of the date of the Wynnum Town Council elections from 6th to 9th February. ...

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  41. ROAD TO MOUNT COOT-THA.

    A proclamation has been issued, vesting in the Toowong Town Council 9 6 10 perches or portion 871, and [?]10 perches of Toowong Cemetery, for a Cemetery, for a new road to ...

    Article : 42 words
  42. REGISTRATION OF ALIENS

    It is officially announced that the registration of aliens in New Zealand is proceeding satisfactory. The registered to date is 4,933. ...

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  43. Personal Notes.

    Mr. and Mrs. Grant, of Thompson Estate, Brisbane, have received a cable from their son, Private T. J. Grant advising his gate arrival in England on ...

    Article : 31 words
  44. Advertising

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  45. POLICE OFFICERS RETIRE.

    The Executive Council has approved of the retirement, through ill health, of Sergeant, Patrick Daly, stationed at Maryborough, who joined the police force ...

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  46. NEW ZEALAND WHEAT YIELD.

    If the wheal, yield of New Zealand comes up to the average of the past 10 years, there will probably be sufficient for local requirements. It is hoped that ...

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  47. DOCTORS ADHERE TO DECISION.

    By a unanimous decision, the council of the Victorien branch of the British Medical Association, decided [?]latt resignations of lodge doctors would take effect from ...

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  48. ADVOCATING PEACE.

    The Victorian executive of the Australian Labour Party has decided to inaugurate a series of meetings at all important centres in the State, in order to ...

    Article : 53 words
  49. ORIENT STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

    The balance-sheet of the Orient Steamship Company shows a balance to the credit of the pre[?]t and loss account of £233,921. A divide[?]t of 15 per cent was declared. A sum of ...

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  50. ACCIDENT TO A JOCKEY.

    George Bergman, of Wedd street, Spring Hill, was severely injured, when engaged in training operations at Kedron Park this ...

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  51. DEATH OF MR. G. WALL.

    The death occurred at his residence, at Randwick, yesterday afternoon, of Mr. George Wall, who for many years was prominent in commercial and civic life in Sydney and ...

    Article : 55 words
  52. What of Bowen?

    It is officially that the Government is in touch with northern public officials, with a view of ascertaining, at the earliest possible hour, some definite ...

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  53. MISSING NEW ZEALANDER.

    Captain Charles K. Ward, who is reported to be missing, belonged to the New Zealand Dental Corps. Inquiries suggest that he still may be alive, as he ...

    Article : 53 words
  54. AUSTRALIAN NOTE ISSUE.

    Notification was published in the "Commonwealth Gazette" yesterday to the effect that the amount of the Australian note issue might be increased from ...

    Article : 41 words
  55. RESTRICTED IMPORTS.

    The Minister for Customs has been advised that the imperial government has added antimony are ([?]rude regulus and sulphide) and carpets and [?]igs of all description, not ...

    Article : 51 words
  56. SIR JOHN FORREST PROGRESSING.

    The Commonwealth Treasurer (Sir John Forrest), who underwe[?] a slight operation in Melbourne on Monday, is progressing well, He hopes to be out of the ...

    Article : 45 words
  57. BULIMBA RECREATION RESERVE.

    A prosh[?]tion has been Issued vesting in Balmoral Shire Council for recreation purposes is o[?]rches of suburban allotment 7. E[?]ludia, land acquired by the council to ...

    Article : 38 words
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