For some time past the health of Mr. R. J. Gray, the late Railway Commissioner, has been extremely unsatisfactory, and when it was known yesterday that he had ...
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Article : 329 wordsPatronage was supported to-day for the Melbourne Cup, and his price shortened from 100 to 8 to 8 to 1. Strata Florida eased to 6 to 1 offered. Bar two, odds of ...
Article : 142 wordsThe Tattersall's Club race meeting to-day was poorly attended, and only £100 went through the totalisator. The books did all the betting. The favourite, Welshman, won the Trial ...
Article : 160 wordsThe following troopers by the transport Moravian, which arrived to-day, are booked for Brisbane:—Thos. Byrne, H. E. Cooper, Jas. Flemming, J. W. Smith, F. ...
Article : 38 wordsThe Direct Importing Association, Drapery Theatre, Boggo-road, South Brisbane, will supply your needs in Drapery and Clothing, cheaper and better than any ...
Article : 31 wordsReplying to a queution in the House of Commons last night, Viscount Cranborne, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated that Great Britain had advised the Turkish ...
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Article : 91 wordsManufacturers' Summer Samples of most exquisite productions in Parasols designs entirely new handles tastefully mounted; prices less than makers'. Only one of a ...
Article : 37 wordsThe following scratchings are announced for the Melbourne Cup:—Safeguard, Rockleigh, and Point Piper. ...
Article : 21 words1000 pieces Mercerised Sateens, black and navy grounds.—Usual price, 9½d, 10½d., 1/3 per yard; our price, 4/11, 5/11, 7/6 per dozen. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe following passengers travelled by mail train to-day:- For Brisbane: Mrs. Linedale, Miss Linedale, Miss Peberdy, Mr. and Mrs. Rachek, Mrs. T. ...
Article : 123 wordsSYDNEY, October 23.—Arrived: Allinga, s., from Brisbane; Rockton, s., from Melbourne. Sailed: Kent, s., for Smith Africa: Loyola, for Calcutta. MELBOURNE, October 23.—Arrived: Moravian, ...
Article : 56 wordsHe is back from Europe and at his old post, Queen-street (near the bridge), ready to welcome all friends and customers, and give them his personal attention. He ...
Article : 66 wordsAt a meeting of the Chamber of Agriculture yesterday afternoon, the paper by Mr. R. M. Collins, which appeared in the "Courier" of 11th instant, was discussed ...
Article : 117 wordsAll Brisbane business men anxious to extend their trade to the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Rivers should not fail to secure a space in Nicklin's "North Coast ...
Article : 61 wordsAssorted light and dark Washing Blouses to fit boys up to 12 years of age. to clear at 1/, 1/6, 2/6. Tweed Knickers, all lined, 1/ pair. At T. C. Beirne and Co.'s. ...
Article : 106 wordsLisle and Silk Net Gloves, in white, new gray assorted beavers, and black, the very latest, at 1/, 1/4, 1/9, 2/3, and 2/11; Ladies' Lace Mitts, in white, cream, and black, at ...
Article : 53 wordsAccount for the increasing trade at the D.I.A., South Brisbane; and that's why trade movements there are so strong and continuous. ...
Article : 26 wordsHere or a bargain there, but every line a bargain at the D.I.A., Boggo-road, three doors from Stanley-street. ...
Article : 23 wordsBoys' Navy Serge Norfolk Suits, sizes 2 to 12, usual price 12/6, now 8/11; Cotton Sergerette Washing Norfolk Suits. 2 to 12 only 6/ll; Cotton Sergerette Washing ...
Article : 53 wordsWill take you to the Drapery Theatre, Boggo-road, for One Penny. It will pay you to visit the D.I.A. if you are a keen buyer. ...
Article : 41 wordsAnd Motif Galons, in Twine and Paris shades, just to hand. T.C. Beirne & Co. Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco. YANKEE DOODLE, smoke natural bright. ...
Article : 34 wordsIn Guipure Lace Insertions and Motif Galons, in Twine and Paris shades, just opened up ex Omrah. T. C. Beirne & Co. Smoke YANKEE DOODLE Tobacco. ...
Article : 32 wordsIs the best lighted, best ventilated, and coolest Drapery Establishment in Queensland, and the values are right. Ask those who have been there. ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Fri 24 Oct 1902, Page 5
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