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  2. The Artesian Wells.

    Having regard to the important discovery of artesian water near Wana[?]ring, reported to the Under Secretary for Milles by Mr. W. H. J. Slee, Mr. Abigall (says the S.M. Herald) has ...

    Article : 135 words
  3. Rockhampton Railway Sheds.

    The tender of Moir and Cousins for the erection of an engine and carriage shed at Rockhampton, for £1053, has been accepted. ...

    Article : 25 words
  4. Parramatta Passing.

    A memorandum received at the Electric Telegraph Office last evening from Adelaide, reports that the R.M.S. Parrainatta, from London, was passing Cape Borda inwards at ...

    Article : 30 words
  5. LATEST BY WIRE.

    At a meeting of the Ironworkers’ Association to-night, it was reported that there were fully [?]00 artisans connected with that trade now seeking work, and that the iron trade was in a ...

    Article : 605 words
  6. A Painful Disease.

    A correspondent of the Riverina Herald says:—"A curious and painful disease affecting the eyes of cattle has broken out in the Tatalia district. The first symptom is a white ...

    Article : 116 words
  7. Religion and Temperance. Loyal and True.

    The Loyal and True Lodge held its usual weekly session on Saturday evening last. A good number of members and visitors were present. Two candidates were proposed and ...

    Article : 153 words
  8. Stripped by a Chaffcutter.

    Atelegram from Wallerawang to the Newcastle Call states that remarkable escape from a terrible death occurred on Friday last at Meadow Flat to George Dobbie, a farmer, of ...

    Article : 107 words
  9. Providing for the Members.

    The additional accommodation in the Legislative Assembly Chamber will provide for sixtytwo members, allowing 3ft. to each. The seats for the members of the Legislative Council will ...

    Article : 53 words
  10. Tenders Invited.

    Tenders are invited by the Commissioner for Railways up to Friday, the 16th instant, for the construction of one second-class passenger carriage for the Mackay Railway; up till ...

    Article : 65 words
  11. A Small Fire.

    A fire broke out in an untenanted house in Adelaide-street, behind the Wharf-street Baptist Church, about 1 o’clock to-day. The fire, which seemed to have originated in a ...

    Article : 62 words
  12. The Antarctic Expedition.

    The Treasury has returned an unfavourable answer to the representations of the Colonial Office on behalf of the Australian proposal for a joint Antarctic expedition. It will be ...

    Article : 253 words
  13. The Infanticide Case.

    Sir,—In your issue of the 5th instant I observe a letter by "Justice" reflecting in no small degree upon the action of Detective Armitage over the infanticide case, which has ...

    Article : 245 words
  14. An Interesting Discovery.

    Probably one of the most useful and interesting discoveries of the contury bus (says the Brooklyn Eagle) just been perfected and put to practical use by Professor Huge Blanek and ...

    Article : 171 words
  15. Boy Missing.

    Charles B. Begola, of Duke-street, Thompson Estate, has reported to the police that his son Charlie, 5 years of age, was sent to a store on the Ipswich-road yesterday for some stores, ...

    Article : 102 words
  16. Emblem of Peace.

    The Emblem of Peace Lodge, No. 14, I.O.G.T., held its usual weekly session on Tuesday evening, Bro. Horton, W.C.T., presiding. Owing to the absence of the W.S. ...

    Article : 140 words
  17. The Banf[?]shire Shooting Case.

    The two Banffshire men, James Dudgeon and James Blackwood, on remand, again appeared at the Police Court this morning, before Mr. W. H. Day, P.M., but were again ...

    Article : 73 words
  18. Customs Report[?]

    The officer in charge of border Customs stationed at Mungindi, reporting to the Collector of Customs for the month of February, states that the rainfall for the month was over ...

    Article : 100 words
  19. Another Snake Story.

    Another somewhat sensational snake story is to be recorded. As two members of the Courier composing staff were proceeding home this morning along Upper Roma-street, one of ...

    Article : 103 words
  20. News in a Nutshell.

    The weather forecast issued by Mr. Wragge yesterday predicts fine weather over the whole of the Southern division of Queensland. Two divorce cases were heard at the Supreme ...

    Article : 424 words
  21. The Russian Budget.

    The Russian Budget for 1888 has been published, and shows for the first time for many years a complete balance of receipts and expenditure. The St. Petersburg correspondent of ...

    Article : 499 words
  22. The Lutwyche Meeting.

    Sir,—Reading the report in the Courier this morning of last night’s meeting at Lutwyche schoolhouse, I was surprised to see that an untruthful report had been given. In the first ...

    Article : 243 words
  23. A Sharper’s Tools.

    The World says:—Scotland-yard possesses a "museum" which is, I believe, a memorial of Mr. Howard Vincent's regime. It consists principally of ghastly mementoes of certain ...

    Article : 296 words
  24. Flood at Jundah.

    The Thompson River rose rapidly last Saturday, and the country was flooded, but the water is now slowly going down. No Windorah mail has arrived for three weeks. It is feared that ...

    Article : 66 words
  25. A Gun Accident.

    A gun accident, fortunately unattended with serious results, occurred at Paddington this morning. Shortly after 7 o’clook a man named Pitt, employed at the hospital, called on his ...

    Article : 102 words
  26. Overland Passengers.

    To Brisbane: Lady M’Ilwraith, Miss M’Ilwrith, Miss L. M’Ilwraith, Miss Marston, Mrs. and Miss Barker, Miss White, Messrs., R. Campbell, H.J.Blake, H. Mossman, C.C. Rawlins, ...

    Article : 62 words
  27. Children’s Hospital.

    At the meeting of the committee of the Hospital for Sick Children held last Wednesday there were four ladies present. The report showed that two children were admitted ...

    Article : 70 words
  28. Northern Territory Chinese.

    The Ministry having imposed a poll-tax on Chinese entering the Northern Territory in spite of the fact that the Legislative Council rejected the proposal last session, a ...

    Article : 95 words
  29. The Civil Service Commission.

    Sir,—Some few days ago a letter appeared in your columns signed "Citizen" which had reference to Government servants who had made fortunes dabbling in land and shares during ...

    Article : 309 words
  30. New Insolvents.

    In Chambers yesterday, before his Honour Sir Charles Lilley, John Buzza and William Bray, trading as Buzza and Bray, carpenters, of Normanton, were adjudicated insolvent on ...

    Article : 125 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 404 words
  32. Bowled Out on Ball.

    James Stuart, an East Indian, has been committed for trial for perjury. The case arose out of a small debts proceeding on 27th January, in which Stuart was defendant, and James Markey ...

    Article : 137 words
  33. City Police Court.

    Before Mr. W. H. Day, P.M., and J. Forsyth, J.P. DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT.— Three persons charged with minor offences ...

    Article : 531 words
  34. Chamber Business.

    The following matters were dealt with in Chambers yesterday before Sir Charles Lilley, C. J.:—Re the will of Daniel Williams, late of St. Leonards, Suseex, contractor, Mr. Power ...

    Article : 103 words
  35. Olla Podrida.

    The Cooper’s Plains Races are postponed until Thursday, 24th May. The 1st Queenslanders will proceed with the annual course of Musketry at the Toowong range ...

    Article : 151 words
  36. Gooburrum Bits.

    Our Gooburrum correspondent writing on 1st instant says:— The weather has been very wet, and we expect to hear of severe floods in our vicinity. The wind has been cold, and ...

    Article : 65 words
  37. Trades Union Congress.

    Sir,—During the debate at the Trades Congress on Monday evening re organisation of labour, I was much surprised to hear the contradictory statements ...

    Article : 487 words
  38. Booroodabin Sanitation.

    A deputation from the Booroodabin Divisional Board consisting of the chairman (Mr. Robert D[?]th) and the clerk (Mr. Ballinger) waited upon his worship the Mayor this morning for ...

    Article : 134 words
  39. Meeting of Creditors.

    A meeting of creditors in the estate of Robt. Brodie, of Tallibudgers, storekeeper, was held at the office of the Principal Registrar, Supreme Court buildings, this morning. ...

    Article : 97 words
  40. Darling Downs.

    Our Darling Downs correspondent writes under date 6th instant:—In stock passings I have nothing to report this week, none moving. The weather during the last few days has been ...

    Article : 137 words
  41. Advertising

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    Advertising : 372 words
  42. The Lucinda’s Load.

    The Lucinda left the Queen’s wharf last night for Rockhampton with the Ministerial party. Sir S. W. Griffith and the Hon. [?]. B. Dutton were accompanied by Colonel ...

    Article : 274 words
  43. The Share Market.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 100 words
  44. A Serious Accident.

    A serious accident occurred in George-street about 10 o'clock this morning to a lad named Lade, son of Mr. Lade, saddler. It appears Mr. Lade's horse attached to a dogcart wa[?] ...

    Article : 164 words
  45. The Weather.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 169 words
  46. Mining Items.

    A general meeting of the sharcholders of the Mount Mungai Prospecting Company, Limited, was held at the Exchange yesterday afternoon. Mr. Walter S. Smith occupied the chair. ...

    Article : 100 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 58 words
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