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  2. CABLE MESSAGES. THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA AND THE POPE.

    Owing to the strictures passed by the Pope on the Emperor of Austria, relations are now very mach strained, and the Austrian Ambassador (M. Reverta) has been ...

    Article : 59 words
  3. MOTOR-CARS FOR POSTAL PURPOSES.

    The officials of the Postal Department, says the "Brisbane Courier" of Friday last have been for some time considering the question as to how far motor-cars could ...

    Article : 119 words
  4. PARLIAMENTARY NEWS.

    The debate on Mr. M'Donald's amendment of the Premier's closure motion was continued until the small hours this (Saturday) morning, when Mr. Dibley ...

    Article : 1,140 words
  5. CHINA. THE REBELLION IN THE SOUTH

    The notorious anti-foreigner Yu-chang, Governor of Honan, has been appointed Governor of Hupeh. It is admitted that the two chief ...

    Article : 547 words
  6. THE WAR. LORD KITCHENER TO SUCCEED LORD ROBERTS.

    It is understood that on the departure of Lord Robers for England at the end of the month Lord Kitchbener will take supreme command in South Africa and settle ...

    Article : 176 words
  7. EARLY RESIGNATION OF SIR JOHN FORREST.

    The Premier of Western Australia (the Right Hon. Sir John Forrest), at the conclusion of his Budget Speech on Tuesday evening last, said be had not decided ...

    Article : 59 words
  8. INCREASE IN STEAMSHIP FARES.

    In consequence of the high price of coal all the steamship companies intend to raise fares ten per cent on an after the 13th instant. ...

    Article : 116 words
  9. NEW CENTRAL GIRLS' SCHOOL.

    With reference to the statement in on article of Saturday on the meeting respecting the proposed new Central Girls' School that Mr. Williams did not answer the ...

    Article : 78 words
  10. THE DOWAGER EMPRESS OF GERMANY.

    The Empress Frederic of Germany, mother of the German Emperor, who has been suffering from an affection of the kidneys, has held a relapse, and Professor Renvers, ...

    Article : 76 words
  11. BRITISH GENERAL ELECTION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 475 words
  12. A BOY LECTURER.

    The war correspondents having refurned and lectured, says the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" of Wednesday last, it is now the [?] of the war stowaways. When ...

    Article : 169 words
  13. BLAIR ATHOI COAL.

    On the motion of Mr. W. H. Groom, in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, [?] was ordered:—"That there be laid upon the table of the House a return showing— ...

    Article : 116 words
  14. COMMERCIAL MESSAGES.

    The market rate of discount for three months' bills in 4 1/16 per cent. The following are the latest quotations on the metal and produce markets:— ...

    Article : 107 words
  15. DISSOLUTION OF THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.

    The Canadian Parliament has been dissolved and the general election fixed to take place on the 7th of November. The Leader of the Opposition (the Hon. Sir ...

    Article : 94 words
  16. DETENTION OF THE S.S. MINER.

    Again the s.s. Miner, which is now taking the running of the s.s. Premier between Broadmount and Gladstone, has been unable to get through The Narrows. She left ...

    Article : 129 words
  17. REMARKABLE ESCAPE OF A CHILD.

    The Port Fairy correspondent of the Melbourne "Argus" telegraphing on the 7th instant, says:—"A child of about four years of age experienced a remarkable ...

    Article : 289 words
  18. BALLOONING EXPERIMENTS IN FRANCE.

    The French War Departmet, with a view to wncouraging ba—ooning, has been giving a remarkable display at the Aerostat Exhibition Paris. One balloon travelled ...

    Article : 71 words
  19. THE MONEY MARKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 197 words
  20. IN THE COLONIES.

    The Minister for Defence states that the Government is not aware that any colonial troops have been taken to London. He has, however, cabled to the Agent-General ...

    Article : 335 words
  21. GENERAL BADEN-TOWELL ON THE COLONIALS.

    In a letter received yesterday by MajorGeneral Downes fromLicutenant-General Baden-Powell, says the Melbourne "Argus" of the 10th instant, the following tribute ...

    Article : 131 words
  22. MR. ASQUITH'S LONDON HOUSE DESTROYED.

    A fire broke out at the residence of the Right Hon. H. H. Asquith, situated in Cavendish Square West, yesterday. The building and Mr. Asquith's valuable ...

    Article : 41 words
  23. THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

    Ex-President Cleveland, like Ex-President Harrison, asserts that the issue in connection with the forthcoming Presidential election is the same as in 1895. ...

    Article : 33 words
  24. THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

    The Brisbane papers which came to hand by the mail yesterday contain the results of the civil service examinations which were held from the 28th to the 31st of ...

    Article : 146 words
  25. "ARASO" AT JAMES STEWART AND CO.

    "Araso". What is it? It is a detachable cover for either Sunshade or Umbrella. Easily put on, suitable for any umbrella or sunshade. An old umbrella converted ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA.

    The Governor-General of Australia (the Earl of Hopetoun) has been created a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. ...

    Article : 29 words
  27. ALLENSTOWN ANGLICAN CHURCH.

    The ceremony of laying the foundation stone fo the font to be erected in the Anglican Church, Allenstown, took place yesterday afternoon ...

    Article : 573 words
  28. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS (By Telegraph.) NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Breelong murderers and the police exchanged shots at a place called Yarras, on the Hastings River. The murderers advanced on a but owned by a man named ...

    Article : 223 words
  29. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the sales to-day there was spirited competition for all classes of wool, and the market generally ws characterised by a better tone. ...

    Article : 138 words
  30. "THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN."

    A thieft was recently committed at the shop of Mr. J. Downs, tobacconist, Edward-street, Brisbane. The proprietor declared that the door was locked; but the ...

    Article : 215 words
  31. QUEENSLAND NEWS.

    Another case of plague occurred on Saturday afternoon, the victim being Harry James, aged fifteen years, residing at Mount Gravaut. There are seven ...

    Article : 281 words
  32. MESSRS. DALGETY AND CO.

    The directors of Messrs. Dalgety and Co. have issued their annual report. They recommend the payment of a dividend at the rate of four per cent per annum and the ...

    Article : 44 words
  33. ILLNESS OF MR. DAWSON.

    Just after the adjournment of the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, at the concluion of what was somewhat humorously termed "Wednesday's ...

    Article : 184 words
  34. AUSTRALIAN MORTGAGE COMPANY.

    The Australian Mortgage Company has declared an interim dividend at the rate of two and a-half per cent per annum. ...

    Article : 26 words
  35. IN THE COLONIES.

    The Secretary of the China Inland Mission has received a cablegrams from Shanghai, stating that the news of the death of Mrs. Chapman and Miss Way had been ...

    Article : 262 words
  36. VICTORIA.

    Mr. J. Mathieson's term of office as Railway Commissioner will expire early next year. It is believed he will be offered a renewal of his present agreement. ...

    Article : 90 words
  37. THE MIDDLE PARK PLATE.

    The race for the Middle Park Plate of [?], added to a sweepstake of £30 each —the second horse to receive £200 from the prize and the third horse £100; for ...

    Article : 81 words
  38. THE FROZEN MEAT MARKET.

    The following are the latest quotations for frozen meat:— New Zealand mutton (crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, 55 lb to 65 lb).— ...

    Article : 128 words
  39. MINING NOTES.

    Some very nice samples of what is stated to be anthracite coal were brought into town last week from the mineral area recently taken up at Jelliabah, on the right ...

    Article : 120 words
  40. HINT TO MOTHERS ONLY.

    Mothers should see the marvellous value CHAS. GILBERT, the Great Juvenile Clothier, is offering in Boys' Washing Blouses. 250 Choice Manufactures' ...

    Article : 106 words
  41. SPORTING NEWS. [By Telegraph.] Q.T.C. OCTOBER MEETING.

    The October meeting of the Queensland Turf Club took place to-day. The weather was threating; but the attendance was large. The sum of £3223 passed through ...

    Article : 609 words
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