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  2. A SAILORS' "GAFF" IN EAST LONDON.

    It is time to visit the "gaffs," or "taverns," where singing and dancing are provided for the amusement of sailors. These places very considerably from the flashy ...

    Article : 1,618 words
  3. ORIGIN OF THE NAME AMERICA.

    It is well known that Columbus, who is generally considered the discoverer of this continent, was ignorant of the fact that the island, he found and examined on his four voyages belonged to a new ...

    Article : 1,676 words
  4. MINING NEWS.

    NORMANBY.—A great deal of energy is being displayed towards the erection of the smelting works in this mine, for we find that already the excavations for two furnaces are completed, and a start made in ...

    Article : 512 words
  5. THE STEAMER QUEENSLAND.

    The following letter appeared in Tuesday's Brisbane Courier:— Sir,—I have been informed that there are, in these colonies, certain inspectors paid by the different ...

    Article : 832 words
  6. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

    Much surprise and universal regret were expressed yesterday morning when it became known that Mr. John Johnston, one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of Ipswich, had just breathed his last. ...

    Article : 3,509 words
  7. THE RUSH TO CHARTERS TOWERS.

    The Hon. Minister for Works and Mines has received the following official report from Mr. Commissioner Jardine:— Townsville, September 28, 1872. ...

    Article : 1,049 words
  8. QUEENSLAND OPALS.

    A contributor to the S. M. Herald has given the following account of this remarkable class of minerals, compiled from the best authorities:— "There are several species of opal, viz:—The ...

    Article : 805 words
  9. IPSWICH POLICE COURT.

    Wahanta, a Polynesian, was brought up in custody on the above charge. Johnny Wapoon was sworn as interpreter. Frederick Donaldson, mounted constable, deposed ...

    Article : 293 words
  10. ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.

    SIR,—Some two months ago a sum of money was voted by the House for the purpose of providing the "present volunteers" with uniforms, Mr. Palmer, who moved the vote, stating that it was a simple matter of ...

    Article : 236 words
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