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  2. The Floods.

    A meeting of the Central Committee of the Floods Relief Fund was held in the Council Chamber this morning, there being present Hon. F. T. Brentnall (in the chair), the Revs. ...

    Article : 1,196 words
  3. Advertised Events.

    Theatre Royal, “ Little Lord Fauntleroy," tonight. Breakfast Creek Grounds, Centennial Handicap, Saturday afternoon. ...

    Article : 106 words
  4. The Coal Strike.

    The colliery owners in the Bristol district, and in parts of Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire, Lancashire, and Yorkshire, have conceded the demands of the men, and this ...

    Article : 111 words
  5. LATEST BY WIRE.

    Our Special Cables. Mr. A. M'Arthur. LONDON, March 15. Mr. Alexander M’Arthur does not intend to ...

    Article : 627 words
  6. The Quetta.

    The following telegram was received to-day by the B.I. and Q.A. Company relative to the position of the Quetta:— "Divers report as follows:—“Vessel lying ...

    Article : 215 words
  7. Herborton Wants.

    A deputation, consisting of Messrs. W. M. Bonnor, J. Newell, and E. G. Goertz, prominent residents of Herberton, waited on Mr. Nelson, the Minister for Works and Railways, this ...

    Article : 379 words
  8. Loss in the Oxley District.

    Mr. S. Grimes, M.L.A., member for Oxley, with Mr. John Moffatt, member of the Yeerongpilly Divisional Board, and Mr. Kinghorn, of Rocklen, have been round the districts of ...

    Article : 246 words
  9. Doran Gold.

    Mr. Thos. W[?]lsby, secretary of the Doran p.c., Glastonbury, has received the following telegram, dated 17th instant:—“One hundred and eighty tons stone yielded 90oz," ...

    Article : 26 words
  10. Prospect of Settlement.

    The coal owners have appointed a committee to meet delegates from the strikers on Thursday. It is hoped that a settlement will result from this meeting. ...

    Article : 30 words
  11. A Pontoon Adrift.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 26 words
  12. Only Bruised.

    The man who fell from the train at Limestone yesterday is Henry G. Bailes, a surveyor, residing at Esk. When he was brought to the hospital here his injuries were found to be ...

    Article : 66 words
  13. Message from the Sea.

    Senior-constable Hanlon, of Caboolture, has forwarded to the Commissioner of Police the following document, which was picked up by a man, named Charles Godwin, living on the ...

    Article : 230 words
  14. The queen’s Park.

    Numerous complaints have reached [?]s as to the condition of the Queen’s Park sins the flood. The water is lying stagnant in n[?]y places, and it is said that no attempts are be[?] ...

    Article : 61 words
  15. The Railways.

    The Chief Engineer advised the Railway Commissioners that the assistant engineer, Mr. Bernays, temporarily in charge of the Brisbane Valley branch, reports that the siding at 18 ...

    Article : 271 words
  16. New South Writes Floods.

    To-day a report was received in the Railway Commissioners’ office to the effect that railway communication on the lines of the colony is unbroken with the exception of a break on the ...

    Article : 86 words
  17. A Drunken Brawl

    A man named Michael Connors was severely beaten last night during the course of a drunken brawl at the Railway Hotel, Romastreet, Constable Joyco conveyed him to the ...

    Article : 58 words
  18. To the Editor.

    Sir,—In reply to R. Viner’s letter, which appeared in your yesterday’s issue, I beg to contradict the statements made by that gentleman. On Thursday morning last another gentleman ...

    Article : 125 words
  19. A Nasty Fall.

    Mrs. Print, living in Crown-street, off the Boggo-road, while getting off a Woolloongabba tramear while it was in motion in Stanleystreet last night, missed her footing and fell to ...

    Article : 63 words
  20. Dunedin Exhibition.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  21. The Sanitary Difficulty.

    In the Supreme Court, this morning, before his Honour Mr. Justice Mein, an application was made to vary the injunction granted on the 7th instant, restraining the Brisbane Municipal. ...

    Article : 252 words
  22. Sandgate Skating Carnival.

    A highly successful plain and fancy dress skating carnival was held at the Sandgate Rink last night, when there was a large attendance, including numerous visitors from Brisbane, ...

    Article : 62 words
  23. City Police Court.

    Before Mr. P. Pinnock, P.M. MINOR OFFENCES.—Six persons charged with drunkenness on pleading guilty were treated as first offenders and discharged. Michael ...

    Article : 278 words
  24. Tin Mining at Cooktown.

    A representative of Southern syndicates is now in town treating for the purchase of various tin mines in the Lesweel district. He made offers for two, which remain open till ...

    Article : 76 words
  25. Delayed Mails.

    The [?]O[?]O. by the Under telegrams have been received graph Departm[?]etary of the Post and TeleKilkivan, Mar[?]— ...

    Article : 173 words
  26. The Oysters.

    Mr. C. S. Fison, Inspector of Fisheries, received news yesterday to the effect that the water at Currajee and Turin was briny. The oysters in the Broadwater are all right. The ...

    Article : 118 words
  27. Holiday Races at Cooktown.

    To-day was kept as a holiday. Among the amusements provided were the Amateur Turf Club races, a rifle match, and a cricket match. The day was considerably marred by heavy ...

    Article : 91 words
  28. Evening Entertainments. Hicide's Attractions.

    Mr. J. B. Hickie, who has been visiting the Southern coloniest for the past three weeks on the look-out for attractions for Her Majesty’s Opera House in this city, has just returned, ...

    Article : 148 words
  29. A New Firm.

    Mr. Ernest Muller, who has been in the employ of Messrs. Foster and Kelk for the past six years, was the recipient of a handsome present from his follow-employees on Saturday ...

    Article : 74 words
  30. St. Patrick’s Troubles.

    At the Police Court this morning a young man named Frank Baldwin (19) was brought up before Mr. Pinnock, P.M., in answer to charges of disorderly conduct, and assault on ...

    Article : 459 words
  31. Congratniating Parnell.

    St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were carried on with much enthusiasm to-day in the city as well as in the country districts. Sports under the auspices of the united Irish societies were ...

    Article : 108 words
  32. P[?]. and Point.

    With the tea per acre, as they ar[?] of China yielding £200 year, it seems as thorted to have done this fortably enough at ho[?]ohn might live ...

    Article : 447 words
  33. Shows and Railways.

    A deputation from the National Association waited on the Railway Commissioners this morning to request that passes to judges attending shows in Queensland and New South ...

    Article : 185 words
  34. Parachute Descents.

    We understand that Mr. J. B. Hickie has arranged with the Macmabon Bros., agents for the Misses Van Tassel, for three parachute descents. ...

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  35. "The Gundagai Trick."

    The second hearing of the action for libel brought by John M’Laughlin, solicitor, and formerly one of the members for Paddington in the Assembly, against the proprietors of the ...

    Article : 118 words
  36. Little Lord Fauntleroy.

    There was a crowded audience at the Theatre Royal last evening, when "Little Lord Fountleroy" was again produced, and again was thoroughly appreciated by every one present. ...

    Article : 83 words
  37. Rickard's Benefit.

    Mr. Harry Rickards's Company closed their season at the Gaiety Theatre last evening, when Mr. Rickards took a benefit. The programme was in many respects an improvement on any ...

    Article : 57 words
  38. A Mysterious Fire.

    A fire, the circumstances attending which are to a certain extent at present rather mysterious, occurred at East Brisbane last night. About half-past 11 o’clock two young ...

    Article : 190 words
  39. The Railways.

    The [?]r ins between Brisbane and Toowoomba and between Brisbane and Ipswich will be run to-day the same as yesterday—namely, one up and one down in the former case, and two each ...

    Article : 84 words
  40. Dunwich Doings.

    The following is a report of the state of the Dunwich Asylum for the week ending 8th instant:—In the house at last report, 544 males, 66 females; since admitted, 6 males, 1 female; ...

    Article : 129 words
  41. The Weather.

    The meteorological observer reports for the past twenty-four hours:— North.—In coast parts heavy rain has fallen, and is still being experienced. Inland electric ...

    Article : 124 words
  42. [?]oor[?]odabin Comittee.

    Mesdames Spooner, Scarr, Dyason, Lency, Bruce, and Chapman, Misses Bilbury, Longland, and M’Arthur, members of the Ladies' Committee, Booroodabin, were in attendance at ...

    Article : 74 words
  43. Enoggera Stock Sales.

    There was an extra sale of stock yesterday at Enoggera to keep up the butchers’ supplies, which were in many cases exhausted. Messrs. Fenwick and Co. filled ...

    Article : 156 words
  44. No Title

    A London paper speaks of the work of a London artist, Charles Sainton, in “ silver point" sketching. A silver point is simply a sketch made on prepared paper with a bit of silver ...

    Article : 104 words
  45. A Curious Incident.

    Mr. C. W. Midson reports a curious experience in connection with the flood which might be held in remembrance by builders and other persons who are in the habit of keeping ...

    Article : 194 words
  46. Advertising

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    Advertising : 59 words
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    One hundred and nine thousand orphans have been supported and educated at George Muller’s famous orphanage at Bristol, England. Five large houses, capable of affording homes ...

    Article : 37 words
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    The postage stamp will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary next year. The invention is due to Printer James Chalmers, of Dundee, who [?]ed in 1853. ...

    Article : 27 words
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