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  2. To-Night's Cables. "Observer" Office, 8 p.m.

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    Article : 26 words
  3. RECRUITING OR PICNIC?

    The proposed trip of seveal members of the Federal Parliament to England is apparently not viewed with much favour in State political circles. A question ...

    Article : 163 words
  4. “COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    The outstanding item in the "Courier" Patriotic Funds yesterday was the balance of the collection taken last Thursday on behalf of the French Red Cross, ...

    Article : 611 words
  5. QUEENSLAND PATRIOTIC FUND.

    The military authorities acknowledge the following gifts for the week ended 20th instant:—Alexander Stewart and Sons, Ltd/. for troops at Rabual, 1 package of ...

    Article : 60 words
  6. ENTERTAINMENTS.

    The submarine motion pictures taken by the Williamson Brothers in the West Indian Seas, which Senora Spencer will present at the Strand Theatre for three ...

    Article : 461 words
  7. EAST BRISBANE HONOUR BOARD.

    An honour board to bear the names of all East Brisbane residents who have enlisted for active service, is to be erected in the district, and relatives and friends ...

    Article : 51 words
  8. NEED F0R ECONOMY.

    At a meeting of the Central Council of the employers of Australia yesterday the necessity for national and private economy wan emphasised, and it ...

    Article : 76 words
  9. CLIFTON WAR COUNCIL.

    Councillor John Logan presided over a meeting of the War Council, held in the School of Arts, on Saturday afternoon. The Rev. John Sinclair resigned ...

    Article : 150 words
  10. A.N.A. AND CONSCRIPTION.

    The annual conference of the Australian Natives' Association was opened at Warragul to-day. Mr. Hewson (retiring president), in opening the conference, claimed ...

    Article : 155 words
  11. ELIMINATING GERMANS.

    In connection with the regulations passed on 8th instant, requiring all companies incorporated in Australia to supply to the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 54 words
  12. INSPECTION OF TROOPS.

    The following troops will be inspected on the flat at Bell's Paddock, Enoggera, at 3.30 p.m. to-day, and the Defence authorities would welcome the attendance ...

    Article : 140 words
  13. CONVALESCENT SOLDIERS.

    Unprecedented scenes were witnessed at Buckingham Palace yesterday, on the occasion of 1000 convalescent soldiers being entertained at afternoon tea by their ...

    Article : 114 words
  14. FEELING IN AMERICA.

    Mass meetings demanding definite action by the United States on behalf of the Allies, and also the dismissal of Count Bernstorff, the German ...

    Article : 44 words
  15. RIFLE CLUBS.

    The route march in connection with the Sherwood Shire Rifle Club was held last Saturday, when between 20 and 30 members took part. Previous to starting from the Junction Dril Hall, ...

    Article : 3 words
  16. SANDBAG LEAGUE.

    It is intimated by advertisement that in view of the decision to wind up the affairs of the Sandbag League, all donors in cash are invited to send suggestions as ...

    Article : 325 words
  17. THE GERMAN MARK.

    The value of the German mark has declined to the lowest point ever known on the New York Exchange. ...

    Article : 32 words
  18. MR. HUGHES’S VISIT.

    Mr. Hughes will receive the freedom of the city of Cardiff on Friday, and probably Mr Lloyd George will be present. ...

    Article : 71 words
  19. A COUNCIL'S FIRM STAND.

    The Fern Tree Gully Shire Council has called upon all of its employers who are eligible for military service to present themselves for enlistment within 14 ...

    Article : 68 words
  20. THE MEXICAN BANDITS.

    An American army is chasing General Villa in Mexico, but has not been successful in locating the forces of the bandit leader, and additional troops are ...

    Article : 31 words
  21. A MOTHER'S PATRIOTISM.

    Mrs. F Hall, late of Wynnum South, has three out of four boys at the Front. After the departure of her last boy she sold her trunkets, and later on some other ...

    Article : 131 words
  22. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    "Dahlia show night" of the Horticultural Society of Queensland drew a large number of lovers of flowers to the Albert Hall last evening. There was a delightful and comprehensive ...

    Article : 4 words
  23. THE WET CANTEEN.

    "We find it very hard," says the "Congregationalist" (Sydney) "to believe that Senator Pearce altered his policy from ’wet’ to ‘dry’ canteens without having, ...

    Article : 139 words
  24. ENLISTMENTS IN OTHER STATES.

    To-day's recruiting figures were as follows:—Volunteered, 318: accepted 221 ADELAIDE, March 21. To-day 51 men volunteered at Adelaide ...

    Article : 24 words
  25. KEDRON PARK RACES.

    Kedron Park races were held this afternoon in fine weather. The attendance was good. Details:—FOURTH DIVISION HANDICAP, of 20 sovs.; ...

    Article : 425 words
  26. COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS.

    Three more recruits enlisted from Jandowae last week. TOOWOOMBA, March 21. During the 24 hours ended 1 p.m. ...

    Article : 157 words
  27. ANZAC DAY.

    A meeting of the executive of the Anzac Day Commemoration Committee was held in the Premier's office on Monday evening,the Hon. W. Lennon (Minister ...

    Article : 357 words
  28. A Soldler’s Photographs.

    A packet of photographs picked up on Ipswich-read on Sunday afternoon has been left at the “Courier” Office. The packet, which contains about two dozen ...

    Article : 35 words
  29. INNISFAlL SHIRE ELECTION.

    INNISFAIL, March 13. The result of the shire election for No. 3 Division was:—Henry A. Noone, 191 votes; H. Elston. 97. ...

    Article : 25 words
  30. PRESENTATIONS.

    On Saturday evening the Stratliploc Shire Hall waa filled with a representative gathering of residents who had assembled to say farewell to Mr. Percy ...

    Article : 984 words
  31. Farewell to the Premier.

    A representative gathering of citizens was held in the Council Chambers yesterday to discuss the question of a send-off to the Premier (Hon. T. J. ...

    Article : 474 words
  32. SOLDIERS’ C. OF. E. HELP SOCIETY.

    An informal gathering will take place to-morrow at the hut erected by the Soldiers’ Church of England Help Society at the rifle range camp. Lady Morgan ...

    Article : 206 words
  33. CHARGE OF MURDER.

    Frederick Nathaniel Fisher, aged 20 years, a constable, was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court today on charge of having murdered his ...

    Article : 197 words
  34. CHARGES OF STEALING.

    In the Toowoomba Police Court this morning, before Mr. W. Harris, P.M., Harold John M'Naughton, alias Neary, a soldier, was charged with having stolen, ...

    Article : 106 words
  35. MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS.

    The following gits in kind were received yesterday:—Mrs. Priest (Wynnum) and Miss Vincent, parcel of books and magazines; Mrs. A. Nason, parcel ...

    Article : 29 words
  36. CABLES IN CODE.

    The Acting Deputy Postmaster-General advised yesterday as follows:—The secretary. General Post Office, London, now notifies that Riveside code, 5th edition, ...

    Article : 40 words
  37. ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES.

    In the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. E. Elington, P.M., Arthur Guy Patton, a soldier, on remand, was charged that, on January 3, at Brisbane, by having ...

    Article : 117 words
  38. THE CHRISTMAS BILLIES.

    Belated acknowledgments of Christmas biliycans continue to come in. Mrs. Magnus Smith, Wooloowin, has received a letter fromm Private Polak, a West ...

    Article : 64 words
  39. SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED.

    Thu Chermside branch of the Red Cross Society entertained a number of soldiers from the Chermside Light Horse Camp at tea on St Patrick's Day in the ...

    Article : 281 words
  40. CUNNAMULLA DISTRICT COURT.

    The sittings of the District Court were held yesterday. his Honour Judge Jameson presiding. In the civil action. Charles and [?]aud Cooney v. Francis Garner, claim for £61 for labour and ...

    Article : 80 words
  41. COUNTRY MOVEMENTS.

    The Gatton United Friendly Societies' social and dance, held on St. Patrick's night, in the School of Arts, in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, was most ...

    Article : 111 words
  42. ART UNIONS.

    Samson Vale Red Cross Society.—First prize, Miss Ese Joyner, Samson Vale; 2nd, Miss Jean Carson, Whiteside; 3rd, C. Bright, North Pine; 4th, Mrs. S. Day, ...

    Article : 81 words
  43. FIRE AT TOOWOOMBA.

    To-night the Fire Brigde was called to attend a fire at P. Garrahy's residence in Kennedy-street. The bed curtains and bedding had caught fire. The brigade ...

    Article : 40 words
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