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  2. ABANDONED.

    The match between the Australian Eleven and Yorkshire was continued at Bradford to-day, in sunny and breezy weather. The wicket, which was ...

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  3. IN HIS BOOTS.

    Yesterday morning the “ boots,” or what might be termed the " handy man” at one of the hotels in Ruthven-street, Toowoomba, made a "find” in a pair of ...

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  4. ENTERTAINMENTS.

    To-night, to-morrow afternoon and night this much talked about play, "An Englishman’s Home," will be staged at the Town Hall, Toowoomba. By special ...

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  5. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT

    In the House of Representatives to day, Mr. A. Fisher spoke for nearly two hours, in moving his no-confidence ...

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  6. IRRIGATED ORCHARDS.

    Citrus fruits from Brewarrina have attained a high-degree of perfection, and are now considered among, the best of their kind produced within the State ...

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  7. HYDE PARK TRAGEDY.

    An inquest was held today by the City Coroner concerning the death of Robert Masey (24), a bootmaker, who, on June 16, attempted to murder Mary ...

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  8. EDINBURGH TOWN

    The Students Union of Edinburgh University breakfasted the Press delegates. There were many Colonials present. The delegates thence visited ...

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  9. QUEENSLAND.

    There were 100 guests present at the Queensland dinner, including the Hon. A. J. Thynne, Messrs. Finn, T. A. Coghlan (New South Wales), ...

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  10. SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

    Yesterdny Bullock's College were defeated by the Shamrocks by 25 to nil. Bullock’s challenged the Christian Brothers, but when they reached the Park ...

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  11. WHO TOOK MY HAT?

    Last night at a city function one of Toowoomba’s M.L.A.’s who was present left his hat on the table near the door while he went inside for a while. On ...

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  12. THE FRENCH NAVY.

    The French Navy Commission has issued a sensational report, in which it declares that France has spent £120,000,000 during the last decade, whilst Germany ...

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  13. A FRACTURED WRIST.

    Christina Nielson, 21, residing in the Grange Estate, and employed at Mrs. Gant's, was chopping wood last evening, when a log fell on her left arm and ...

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  14. D.D.A.S. CLUB ART UNION.

    The art union drawing conducted by the Darling Downs Amateur Swimming Club was drawn last night by Mrs. L. E. Groom at the Ladia Swimming Club ...

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  15. MELBA.

    There was an unusually large crowd on the station platform yesterday afternoon —gathered there for divers reasons. Some passengers, others seeing friends ...

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  16. BADGERING THE BUDGET.

    Liberal whip has been issued appealing to members to organise demonstrations in the constituencies to counteract the efforts of the league recently ...

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  17. A REALISTIC FEATURE.

    A feature that will enhance the graphic realism of the patriotic production will be the march of the Toowoomba Senior Cadet corps from the ...

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  18. DASHFUL MEN.

    After the euchre party at the Alexandra Hall last night, the floor was cleared for dancing. The M.C. for the evening announced the first dance, a waltz, ...

    Article : 133 words
  19. MORE PROGRESS.

    An important proposal is under the consideration of the Minister of Water Supply, Mr. Graham, who has recently been in conference with the chairman of ...

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  20. UNPARLIAMENTARY.

    There is likely to be a strike in the gas-making industry very shortly, because of the appointment on the wages board of nonunionist employees. ...

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  21. JACK AND JILL.

    Mr. Claude M’Kay, representing the J. C. Williamson management, arrived in Toowoomba last night to make the preliminary arrangements for the visit ...

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  22. SOUTH AFRICA.

    Lord Mcthuen has made strong representations to the War Office to transfer the South African headquarters to Capetown. ...

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  23. DEMOCRACY’S MECCA.

    The members of the Russian Council of the Empire and the Duma, who are now visiting England, were entertained at luncheon at the House of Commons ...

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  24. LADY SWIMMERS’ EUCHRE PARTY.

    The euchre party organised by the members of the Darling Downs Ladies’ Swimming Club was held in the Alexandra Hall last night. The attendance ...

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  25. A SHIP WRECKED.

    Hobart advise at 9.20 to-night, the following has been received from Strahan: " Macquarie Heads reports arrival of a boats crew of six men from ...

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  26. IN QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. G. P. Barber, M.L.A., thin morning presented a requisition to the chief inspector of factories and shops from the employees of gasworks in the country ...

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  27. AUSTRAL RINK.

    Interest in the Austral rink carnival to be held next Wednesday and Thursday is very keen. The display promises to be one of the finest sights yet ...

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  28. THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    In the House of Representatives this afternoon there was laid upon the table a report of the board appointed to advise as to the best site for the proposed ...

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  29. THE GOVERNMENT ARRANGE

    The Secretary for War (Mr. R. B. Haldane) presided over a gathering of 200 members of the House of Commons in connection with the scheme to hold ...

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  30. THE TURKISH PARLIAMENT

    Arrangements are in progress in London to welcome a dozen members of the Parliament of Turkey (including Talaat Bey, the Vice-President), who are about ...

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  31. WELSH RUGBY TEAM.

    Negotiations are proceeding for bringing to Sydney next season, a crack Welsh Rugby football team, and the chances are, that are long, the matter ...

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  32. TIT FOR TAT.

    Twenty German boy scouts are returning the visit recently paid to Germany by English boys, and now are touring Great Britain under the guidance of ...

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  33. THE TAROOM RAILWAY.

    The following letter has been sent to the Minister for Railways by the Dulacca Progress Association:—" With reference to the Taroom railway, we would again ...

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  34. SUCCESSFUL BORING.

    The Lands Department has been advised of two more successful experiments with the sub-artesian bores. At Omrah, in the Chinchilla district, at 120 feet, ...

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  35. A SERIOUS EXPLOSION.

    A youth named Henry Knott. an employee of the Gowrie Dairy Supply Co., at Gowrie Junction, met with an accident yesterday from which he was ...

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  36. A MONEY MEETING.

    An enormous meeting of protest againat the Budget has been held. It included leading members of the House of Commons, bunkers, and investors of all ...

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  37. FIXING THE CHARGES

    The Government have failed to secure a majority in the Finance Committee of the Reichstag of Germany in favor of the proposed succession duties, the ...

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  38. CAMARADERIE.

    After having shaken hands with Webb at the finish of the championship race on the Wangauni River, Arnst suggested to those on the umpire’s steamer that a ...

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  39. THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

    The following official notifications have been approved:—CHIEF SECRETARY’S. The resignation of Andrew Gordon, of ...

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  40. HER “AIN FOLK."

    Nothing in all Madame Melba's brilliant career—not even the homage of kings and queens or the remarkable ardor of the musical worlds of England, ...

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  41. TOOWOOMBA FEATHER CLUB SHOW.

    This event will take place in the Alexandra Hall on Thursday and Friday July 8 and 9. Entries close on Monday, June 28, with the secretary (Mr. ...

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  42. THE SCIENTIFIC SOLDIER.

    Lord Kitchener’s tour will last until the close of 1011. ...

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  43. A CAPITAL CHARGE.

    A capital charge, arising out of the senantional ease at North Sydney on April 7, was heard at the Central Criminal Court to-day. A young man named ...

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  44. MURRAY WATERS.

    A special meeting of the River Murray League was held to-day for the purpose of considering a communication from the secretary of the Victorianictorian ...

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  45. BAD POLICY.

    The chairman of the London Mendicity Society declares that it is probable that £100,000 is given annually to street beggars in London. ...

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  46. PROPOSED FEDERAL LOAN.

    The Commonwealth Cabinet may, be considered to have practically affirmed the principle of a loca loan for revenueproducing public works in 1909-1910. ...

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  47. THAT ATROCITY.

    Chong Shing, a cousin of Leong (who, it is alleged, murdered Miss Elsie Sigol in Chinatown, New York) has been arrested and has confessed that he ess ...

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  48. ROYALTY’S RECOGNITION.

    The King and Queen of Norway have sent to Madame Melba two autographed pictures of their Majesties in beautiful silver frames. As Prince Charles of ...

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  49. THE LIBEL CASE.

    The action brought by the Rev. Frackleton against J. N. M’Callum, in which the former claimed £3000 damages for defamation, came to a conclusion to-day, ...

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  50. ENCOURAGING BRAINS

    In pursuance of Lord Curzon's recommendation, the council of Oxford University has appointed a committee to consider the best means of admitting a ...

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  51. THE MELBOURNE RAILWAY STRIKE.

    A deputation representing 25 of the engine-drivers and firemen who had been dismissed in connection with the railway strike of 1903—but who had failed ...

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  52. RIOTS AT LIVERPOOL.

    Riots between Roman Catholic and Protestants have occurred in Scotland Road, Liverpool, and have lasted since Sunday. Many persons in consequence ...

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  53. LOCAL OPTION POLL.

    Some time ago provisional certificates were granted by the Boonah Licensing Bench for hotels at Dugandan and Mt. Alford. A petition containing the names ...

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  54. SENIOR INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS.

    It was announced to-day that Mr. J. Shirley, B.Sc., had been appointed Senior Inspector of Schools under the Department of Public Instruction, as from ...

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  55. GOWRIE SHIRE COUNCIL.

    Those interested in the affairs of the Gowrie Shire will wonder somewhat how it is that the council are again notifying the ratepayers that it is their ...

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  56. INDISPENSABLE.

    Turkey is issuing a 4 per cent loan of £4,282,810 in London, Paris, Berlin, and Turkey. The price of issue is £89 10s. The loan will be secured principally on ...

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  57. CO-OPERATIVE DAIRYING.

    At a conference of co-operative dairy factory managers and secretaries to-day, Mr. Menress (manager of the Coastal Farmens’ Society) addressed the delegates ...

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  58. FIGHTING FACTORS.

    The Emperor William of Germany, in a speech at Cuxhaven, said, "The Czar and I agreed that our meeting must be regarded as a vigorous strengthening of ...

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  59. ACORIGINAL SETTLEMENTS

    The Home Secretary stated this morning that he proposed to have two aboriginal reserved established—one near Taroom, and the other under the Bunya ...

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  60. THE HANKOW RAILWAY.

    The Government of the United States of America has offered to accept 20 per cent of the loan of 27,500,000 dollar for the construction of the ...

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  61. SECOND-HAND GRAIN BAGS

    A deputation waited upon the Minister for Customs recently to make representations with respect to possible danger arising from the introduction of noxious ...

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  62. ALL ABOUT PEOPLE.

    We (Nambour " Chronicle") are sorry to learn that Mr. F. Frame, who has become so well and favorably known in local musical circles, is about to leave ...

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  63. A HUGE AIRSHIP.

    Messrs. Vickere, Sou, and Maxim are preparing to construct a huge airship at Barrow. ...

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  64. CHAPMAN-ALEXANDER MISSION.

    The religions fervour of the people of Sydney may be right enough, out they do not appear to back up the enthusiasm shown at the Chapman-Alexander ...

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  65. DOWNS CONTRACTS.

    The tender of G. W. Bertwistle and Sons of £3[?] has been accepted for repairs and painting to the Toowoomba. Post and Telegraph office. The tender ...

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  66. LONG DISTANCE RACE

    The Ford car, which won the ocean to ocean motor race in the U.S.A., starting from New York, reached Seattle after 22 days 55 minutes. Racing commenced ...

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  67. DAILY MAIL GARAGE.

    The offer made by the "Daily Mail" of an airship garage has been accepted, and the work is to be commenced immediately. ...

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  68. PREVENTION OF CRUELTY SOCIETY.

    The ordinary monthly meeting of the committee of the Prevention of Cruelty Society was held in the Mayor’s room yesterday afternoon, There were ...

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  69. SPECIAL MEETING.

    A special meeting re the loan of £5000 took place last evening. There were present: Councillors Nuss (chairman) Bell, Rowe and Ellis, Councillor ...

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  70. THE SAPPHO COLLISION.

    H.M.S. Sappho, which recently was beached at Dover after a collision with the Wilson liner Sappho, off Dungeness, has been refloated, and has started for ...

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  71. SWAG AND SWAGGER.

    The police have arrested a Chinaman, who had cleared out from Inglewood, and left £100 worth of opium behind. It in stated that he came from New ...

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  72. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Mr. James A. Jacoby, M.P., for Mid-Derbyshire. ...

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  73. THE TALLOW MARKET.

    At the weekly sales of Australasian tallow to-day 1406 casks were offered, and 1129 casks sold. The price realised for mutton tallow, fine, was 33s. 3d. per ...

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  74. W.C.T. UNION.

    The regular meeting of the W.C.T.U. was held in the Neil-street Methodist schoolroom yesterday afternoon, the president in the chair. The meeting ...

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  75. THE PLOUGHSHARE.

    The Australian Agricultural Company has declared a dividend of 30s. per share, and a bonus of 10s. per share. ...

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  76. GOOD AS GOLD.

    The Mount Morgan Goldmining Company have declared a dividend of £50,000, being at the rate of 1s. per share. The dividend is payable on July 1. ...

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  77. Advertising

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  78. CENSORSHIP OF PLAYS.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith) is appointing a joint committee of both Houses of Parliament to inquire into the censorship of plays, the licenses of ...

    Article : 47 words
  79. LOCKING THE DOOR.

    There were 75 cholera cases reported yesterday in St. Petersburg. The Cabinet has decided to overhaul the city drainage To reorganise the water ...

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  80. QUEER SWADDLING.

    The body of a newly born male child wag found in one of the parlors of a hotel in Regent-street last night, wrapped in an American newspaper. The ...

    Article : 47 words
  81. No Title

    A mind inclined to what is false rejects better things. ...

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