The Labour Conference continued its sittings to-day. The committees were appointed to deal with the Standing Orders and to arrange the precedence of motions ...
Article : 461 wordsThe members of the English eleven arrived from Geelong this morning by the Melbourne express, and in the afternoon were interested spectators of the play in ...
Article : 212 wordsAs an evidence of the very patchy nature of the recent storms, two big fires occurred last night close to the town, to the west and north. They were evidently caused by heavy lightning. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 1,094 wordsThe smelters were run out at midnight last night. The trouble arose on the men's afternoon shift going on, when the manager, it is stated, suspended a few men. ...
Article : 420 wordsThe latest development in connection with the recent double tragedy in Casino is that a Lismore solicitor, on behalf of Messrs. Parker and Kissane, Casino ...
Article : 200 wordsMr. VILLIERS BROWN, by leave of the Council, moved without notice,—"In view of the length of time which must elapae before the Northern and Central ...
Article : 3,656 wordsMr. Fowler, [?]the American aviator, was aeroplaning from Hampshire to Eastbourne, on the Sussex coast, when he was caught in a storm and carried out to sea, ...
Article : 40 wordsAt the monthly meeting of the Windsor Town Council, held last evening there were present[?] Aldermen A. W. Bale (Mayor), W. Bo[?]er, J. Johnson, W. E Parsons, C. Toylor, W. H. Clark, ...
Article : 547 wordsA report was made to the police this morning that the body of a man was floating in Barnes Creek, half a mile from Mackay, on the North Side road. The ...
Article : 149 wordsMr. E F. Mitchell, K.C., who took an important part in the earlier proccedings in connection with the control of cricket, said to night that he had no doubt as to ...
Article : 119 wordsTwo unclaimed suits of clothes were found in the dressing sheds at Coogee, and it is believed two surf bath[?]rs have lost their lives. The dangers which surf ...
Article : 61 wordsThe interstate cricket match, New South Wales v. South Australia, was advanced another stage to-day in cool and pleasant weather. There was poor attendance. As a result of the ...
Article : 364 wordsThe conference between the steamship owners and the wharf labourers regarding the demand for increased pay was concluded to-day. No announcement as to ...
Article : 64 wordsMr. W. H. Lee, a son of Major Lee, of the Wide Bay Regiment, while kangaroo hunting, became separated from his companions, and was found unconscious. He ...
Article : 65 wordsThe Prime Minister (Mr. Fisher) has gone to Hobart to attend the Federal Labour Conference as a delegate for Queensland (says Saturday's "Sydney ...
Article : 263 wordsIn consequence of the decision to abolish the ward system in the Toowoomba municipality, all the members of the City Council will probably be gazetted out of office some ...
Article : 115 wordsThe building trades in the metropolitan area are considering a proposal to insist on the introduction of 14 hours as a week's work on February 1 next. The ...
Article : 53 wordsA miner named Cullen displayed conspicuous bravery in the Bullfinch Mine last week. After lighting fuses attached to a dozen charges in the bottom of the ...
Article : 126 wordsThe final meeting of the Laidley Shire Council, as at present constituted was held yesterday. There were present: Councillors R. J. BLake (Chairman), J. Cook J. Brimblecomb, ...
Article : 256 wordsThe workers comprising the turners, fitters, and blacksmiths in the locomotive workshops, to the number of 1000, ceased work to-day, as the outcome of the refusal ...
Article : 156 wordsSevere snowstorms have occurred in Scotland and the North of England. There have been heavy losses of stock in Derby[?] shire. ...
Article : 38 wordsSir George Reid, Commonwealth High Commissioner, in a letter to the "Standard" to-day referring to the statements made by Mr. E. G. Jelli[?], who was ...
Article : 282 wordsThe water tank of a gasometer at Ilke[?] stone burst, and the gasometer collapsed, partially demolishing a row of cottages. A girl was drowned, and other persons ...
Article : 168 wordsThe correspondent of the "New York Herald" states that Russia has demanded that China shall recognise the independence of Mongolia, and announces that ...
Article : 211 wordsThe death-roll in this city from the intense cold lately preva[?]ng now totals 17. The cold wave extends across the continent to the Pacific Coast, and the ...
Article : 80 wordsAt the deferred conclusion of the cycle and pedestrian events in connection with the six days' bicycle race, A. H. Shepherd succeeded in Jewering the motor paced ...
Article : 121 wordsThe Warwick Town Council's finances on January [?] stood as follows:—The general account started on January 1, 1911, with a debit balance of £3494/10/2, and terminated the year with a ...
Article : 221 wordsMr. Thomas, chairman of the Cambrian Combine Colleries, states that the recent efforts to effect peace by a compromise have been set aside, and now the struggle ...
Article : 99 wordsThe total damage caused by the fire at Pittsworth in the early hours this morning is estimated at £5700. Copp's buildings were insured with the ...
Article : 198 wordsIt was announced it the sitting of the Licenses Reduction Board to-day that the total compensation awarded for the year ended December 31 amounted to £48,454. ...
Article : 92 wordsAt a mass meeting of cotton operatives held it A[?]ingtion, where the trouble ever the employment of a non-unionist arose, which has led to the present strike ...
Article : 87 wordsAt the meeting of the Murwillumbah Town Council on 3rd instant the Mayor (Aldermani Goldsmid) presiding, accounts totalling £24/4 were passed for payment from the general fund, ...
Article : 163 wordsTwo trains on the Canadian Pacific Railway crashed into each other head on at Terrebonne, in the Queb[?] province, while travelling at full speed. Both trains ...
Article : 112 wordsViscount Haldane, Secretary of State for War, speaking at Edinburgh, said he welcomed Lord Roberts's more generous attitude towards the Territorials, but a ...
Article : 75 wordsThe masters at Bradford have resolved upon a lockout unless the woolcombe[?] on strike resume work by Wednesday. They have also decided not to renew the ...
Article : 69 wordsSydney Ashdown, alias C. Berkley Ayres, an Englishman, 30 years, who was recently arrested at Broome on a charge of having embezzled 6000 dollars received by ...
Article : 144 wordsThe King and Queen concluded their visit to Calcutta yesterday and left in the Medina for Bombay. An enormous crowd assembled to witness the departure ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 68 wordsAt a conference between representatives of the Shipbuilders' Federation and the Workmen's Federation, held at Carlisle, it was mutually agreed to discuss the ...
Article : 41 wordsThe remains of the late Mr. C. Blanch, who was accidentaly drowned an the Lockyer Creek on Sunday, were laid to rest this afternoon in the Gatton ...
Article : 152 wordsA fire broke out on the British battleship caesar at devonport through a leak in one of the oil fuel tanks. A desporate effort was made to prevent the flames ...
Article : 76 wordsPrivate detectives have arrested in New York a man named John Macnamara on the charge of complicity in the bank robbery at New Westminster, in British ...
Article : 135 wordsThe police were informed to-day that a man had been seen wandering naked in a paddock at the Elliott River. A constable was despatched, and found James Alexander [?]others ...
Article : 136 wordsIn years past local government elections have not caused any interest in this locality, as the old representatives have usually been allowed to return unopposed. This year, however, there is ...
Article : 71 wordsThe Postmen's Federation has formulated demands for submission to the Select Committee to be appointed to consider their grievances. These include an 8-hour ...
Article : 55 wordsThe revenue for the first three quartera of the current financial year totals £7,747,467, an increase of £598,884 over the corresponding period of the previous ...
Article : 35 wordsAt the monthly meeting of the Bungil Shire Council there were present: Councillors Thrupp (Chairman), Ferrier, Stevenson, Dray, and Mr. D. Ross (clerk). In reply to the District Lands ...
Article : 130 wordsThe managers of the railway companies in the Argentine Republic accepted the offered intervention of the Minister for the Interior in the existing dispute with ...
Article : 76 wordsIt is being found by the defence authorities that the 14-year-old boys of Australia who have now become eligible for training under the defence scheme are not ...
Article : 161 wordsMiss Kate Nicholls, the victim of the burning accident on Monday, is still in the hospital in a serious condition. ...
Article : 21 wordsThe monthly meeting of the Montville Fruitgrowers' and Farmers' Progress Association was held in the School of Arts on saturday evening. The president (Mr ...
Article : 175 wordsFive lorry drivers employed by a well known firm of carriers were arrested to-day on a charge of pillaging at the wharves. Detectives searched the lorries, and found a quantity of white lead, ...
Article : 61 wordsVictor Woodward, aged 14 years, was bitten by a brown snake at Armstrong Creek, North Pine-district, yesterday afternoon. The Ambulance Brigade journeyed ...
Article : 48 wordsThe negotiations between France and Spain with regard to Morocco are still beclouded. France requires the Sultan of Morocco to retain a general sovereignty ...
Article : 110 wordsCaptain Morner and nine men, forming portion of the crew of the wre[?]ked ship Askoy, who were picked up in mid-ocean while endeavouring in a boat to mike for ...
Article : 96 wordsA public meeting of ratepayers of the Highfield Shire, convened by the local progress association, was held in the Empire Hall last night for the purpose of ...
Article : 138 wordsThe Melbourne Church Missionary Association began a fifth summer school at Cowes yesterday, 170 members being drawn from the other States and all parts ...
Article : 38 wordsTwo men employed in connection with the Rail[?] Department met with accidents yesterday. While at work at Melbourne-street Station a bridge ...
Article : 159 wordsRecords, Jumbo Double, sided only, 3/ each now. Heindorff Bros., 210 Queen-st.* Bensdorp's Famous Pele Mele Chocolates and Peak Freens Golden Puffs at Rowe's.* ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Wed 10 Jan 1912, Page 5
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