THE following details of this terrible catastrophe are taken from American files by the San Francisco mail:— An eye-witness said that as soon as the fire ...
Article : 1,660 wordsThe Katoomba, with Messrs. Griffith and Miles on board, reached here at half-past 2 this afternoon. Several of the leading tradesmen at once came on board and took the visitors for a ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 530 wordsSIR,—As my previous letter showed, I think land grants (as advocated by Mr. Douglas) are to be preferred over borrowing money for railway [?]construction—at a[?]yrate in the unsettled ...
Article : 206 wordsSIR,—The new omnibus stand is nearly opposite my door, in William-street. It is very much exposed to the sun in summer and to the west wind in winter. These men pay heavy license ...
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Article : 258 wordsSIR,—There is one word in the English language which is sadly descriptive of the Liberal Governments in Queensland, and indeed of the entire party—it is the epithet "slow." Now, ...
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Article : 240 wordsTHE quarterly meeting of members of the School of Arts was held last night in the smaller reading room. The president of the institution (the Hon. John Douglas) occupied the chair. ...
Article : 640 wordsThe weather in the Northern districts is reported to be fearfully hot, and terrible dust storms have occurred, the thermometer recording 115° in the shade. The wells are fast failing, ...
Article : 58 wordsThe P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Mirzapore arrived at Albany to-day. She has two cases of smallpox on board, and bas been quarantined. ...
Article : 32 wordsKing Tawhia arrived at Auckland to-day on a visit. He met with a splendid reception, thousands of persons being present and cheering most lustily. ...
Article : 34 wordsMessrs. Griffith and Weaver report as follows for the past week:—2500 cattle were yarded, and the market was firm at last week's rates. We sold 200 Whites at £8 5s. There were ...
Article : 64 wordsOn 18th June, 1880, Sir Wilfrid Lawson succeeded in passing by a majority of 26 a resolution in the House of Commons affirming "the justice of local ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Fri 20 Jan 1882, Page 3
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