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  2. A Big Strike.

    It is Stated that 75,000 colliers in the States of Pennsylvania and Ohio will go out on strike on the 1st May unless the eight-hour system is conceded. ...

    Article : 42 words
  3. Second Edition. "OBSERVER" OFFICE, 4 p.m.

    The following resolutions will be submitted to the public meeting to be held in the Town Hall this evening to consider the present difficulty in the West:—. "That in the interests ...

    Article : 203 words
  4. SWEET IS REVENGE.

    CHAPTERS I AND II.—Sir Danvers pornergate, of Fothergille Abbey, a twenty-year-old widower, falls in love with a Miss Fayne, a governess at the rectory of the Rev. Charles Harrow; and after ...

    Article : 2,233 words
  5. The following appeared in a portion of Saturday's issue:—The Shearers.

    The following is the version received by the Strike Committee of the resolution adopted by the unionists at Blackall:—"Resolved, that in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable that ...

    Article : 165 words
  6. A Serious Assault.

    Maitland W. Grant, chief officer of the schooner Yolande, surrendered to his bai lupon the charge of having assaulted John Jackson, a sailor on board that vessel, occasioning him ...

    Article : 659 words
  7. Public Tenders.

    The following tenders have been received by the Department of Works:—Repairs to Mackay lands office, J. D. M'Intyre, £47 7s. 9d., time three months: C. Porter, £49 three weeks; ...

    Article : 80 words
  8. Suicide in the Gaol.

    A magisterial inquiry been has held the Brisbane Gaol, before Mr. P. W. Pears, J.P., into the circumstances surrounding the death of the prisoner Edmund L. C. Wheeler, who ...

    Article : 199 words
  9. Latest Local News.

    The following is the latest official news:—The majority of unionists at a meeting held at Isisford were against conceding freedom of contract. At Muttaburra, Augathella, Blackall, ...

    Article : 190 words
  10. South Side Sins.

    At the South Briabane Police Court this morning, before Messrs. W. G. Chancellor and E. Allen, one drunkard was discharged with a caution; and Jane Turner, arrested for ...

    Article : 42 words
  11. The Jelunga Immigrants.

    Of the 128 immigrants brought here about a fortnight age by the Jelumga only one married couple remain at the Immigration Depot. The others have either gone into the country ...

    Article : 39 words
  12. Fall Downstairs.

    An elderly man named Thomas Hopkins, who has been employed about the Sovereign Hotel for some time past, met with a serious accident last night. He was in the habit of ...

    Article : 142 words
  13. Fire at Breakfast Creek.

    Shortly before 5 o'clock on Friday afternoon a dense cloud of smoke was noticed in the direction of Leichhardt-street by some members of the Fire Brigade, and instructions were ...

    Article : 175 words
  14. The Argentine Scheme.

    The Argus to-day says:—"In connection with the shearers' offer to proceed to the Argentine Republic, we are informed that yesterday Mr. A. Reid was offered £350 towards ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. Salvation Army Rescue Work.

    The Salvation Army Rescue Home reports for week ending l0th instant:—Twenty-four inmates at beginning of week; two admitted; one sent to situation; two discharged. ...

    Article : 30 words
  16. March Rents.

    In addition to the amounts reported as having been received for March rents, the following have been notified, The first figures represent the amount received, and the second the ...

    Article : 75 words
  17. Railway Lighting.

    It is understood that the Railway Commissioners are about to take into consideration the question of lighting the railway carriages with gas. It is not likely, however, that this change ...

    Article : 50 words
  18. Produce Prices.

    The Queensland Farmers' Co-operative Agency Company, Limited, report the following sales of produce to-day:—: Maize from 1[?]. 10d. to 2s. 1d. per bushel; ...

    Article : 88 words
  19. City Police Court.

    Before Mr. A. M. Francis, P.M. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—One inebriate was discharged, and Alice Todd, against whose name forty-three previous convictions had been ...

    Article : 740 words
  20. Found Floating.

    The body of a man, about 40 years of age, was found floating in the river on Saturday, close to the A.U.S.N. Company's wharf, by Constable Hill. The body, which was taken ...

    Article : 51 words
  21. Railway Tenders.

    The following tendors have been received by the Railway Commissioners:—Three porters' cottages and one gatehouse on the North Coast railway: Fitzwilliam Williams, Walter Wood, ...

    Article : 152 words
  22. Supreme Court.

    IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.—THIS DAY. Before his Honour Mr. Justice Harding and a jury of twelve. Mr. F. W. Dickson prosecuted on behalf of ...

    Article : 1,601 words
  23. Collision on the Bridge.

    A collision occurred on Friday afternoon on Victoria Bridge between cab No. 218, driven by J. O'Brien, and a dogcart, driven by a man named Webb. The force of the collision threw ...

    Article : 76 words
  24. Colonel French.

    News has been received that Colonel French left Clermont on Saturday for Rockhampton. It was intended that he should proceed to Thursday Island in connection with the ...

    Article : 50 words
  25. Shipping.

    VESSELS TO ARRIVE.—APRIL 12. Abeeearne, barque, 1088 tons, from London for Brisbane; sailed 16th January. Webster and Co., agents. ...

    Article : 472 words
  26. Veerongpilly Election.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 130 words
  27. Scottish Quadrille Assembly.

    The first of the dances under the auspices of the Scottish Quadrille Assembly was held on Friday night last at the Protestant Hall. About forty couples took part in the opening dances. Mr. ...

    Article : 77 words
  28. The Federal Convention.

    The Times in an article to-day on the Australian Federal Convention, refers to Sir Henry Parkes's triumph as remarkable, and considers that few public men have achieved ...

    Article : 79 words
  29. Ayrshire Cattle.

    It has, on more than one occasion, been matter of complaint, both in this and the neighbouring colony, that some of the cattle introduced by dealers from New Zealand as ...

    Article : 336 words
  30. The Weather.

    The following rainfalls (for two days) were recorded up to 9 a.m. to-day:—North Queensland: Cairns, 0.07in.; Cooktown, l.78in.; Geraldton, 0.38in.; Herberton, ...

    Article : 262 words
  31. The Revision Court.

    The revision court for the electoral district of North Brisbane was held on Friday before Mr. A. M. Francis, P.M., and Mr. Carbery, J.P. Three hundred and eight new claims had been ...

    Article : 89 words
  32. Religion and Temperance.

    Primitive Methodist Band ot Hope. The usual fortnightly meeting in connection with the Latrobe-terrace Primitive Methodist Band of Hope was held on Friday. Mr. Moon ...

    Article : 87 words
  33. Advertising

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    Advertising : 29 words
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