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  2. SHIPPING.

    Oct. 7.—PARINGA, 1310 tons, Capt. W. Hall, from Cairns. Passengers: M[?]dames Stokes and two children, Williams and two children, Walker and infant, Gibbings and th[?] children, ...

    Article : 275 words
  3. PURCHASE OF RED CROSS BADGES.

    The Auditor-General (Mr. Mu[?] H. Robertson), commenting on certain expenditure for badges in his recent report, said:—"The inspector who recently ...

    Article : 481 words
  4. PERSONAL NOTES.

    Mrs. Jane M. Taylor, Monkland, has received advice that her husband, Arthur Young Taylor, was killed in action on September 12. ...

    Article : 480 words
  5. BUSH FIRES.

    Hot weather, with a strong, hot. variable wind, prevails to-day, spreading the existing fires in all directions. Reports to hand state that the country between ...

    Article : 290 words
  6. ELECTORAL REFORM.

    Mr. Gillies (Assistant Minister) stat[?] that he has not yet had time to look into the Bi[?] on electoral reform that has been sent to him by Mr.Glynn (Minister for ...

    Article : 291 words
  7. BRISBANE'S BEER STRIKE.

    The increase in the price of beer came into operation at [?] o'clock yesterday morning, and as a consequence the strike agreed on by the waterside workers and ...

    Article : 1,037 words
  8. SUN, MOON, AND TIDE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 147 words
  9. "THE MIRROR OF THE NATION'S MIND."

    In moving the second reading of the New Consolidating Electoral Bill on Friday, Mr. Glynn incidentally paid a tribute to Australia and her sons and ...

    Article : 430 words
  10. SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    The General Superintendent of the Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations (Mr. H. T. Easterby) has returned to Brisbane from a somewhat lengthy visit ...

    Article : 820 words
  11. Mails for the A.I.F.

    A parce[?] mail for members of the Expeditionary Forces in Egypt will close at the G.P.O. at noon on Thursday. ...

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  12. MAILS OUTWARD.

    Northern Mails.—Fridays, 7 p.m.; parcels, 4 p.m. Western Australia.—October 9, 7.5 a.m. New Zealand.—October 8, 7.5 a.m. ...

    Article : 35 words
  13. Treatment of Infectious Diseases.

    The resolution passed by the conference of representatives of local authorities of the metropolitan area on September 4, requesting the Government ...

    Article : 54 words
  14. TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    No responsibility can be accepted by the Editor for MS., nor can he undertake to return it. No replies to questions will be conveyed by ...

    Article : 163 words
  15. Reinforced Concrete Ferry Pontoon.

    A recommendation from the Ferries and Baths Committee that tenders be invited for the construction of a pontoon in reinforced concrete, in accordance ...

    Article : 130 words
  16. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE.

    Commenting on the proposal of the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Watt) to pay half the support of the dependents of soldiers who are absent from the Front ...

    Article : 185 words
  17. ENFORCING AWARDS.

    S[?]king in the Ar[?]at[?]n Court to-day his Honour Mr. Justice Powers said it was clear from what had been said in various public places that the decision of ...

    Article : 373 words
  18. Family Notices

    {No abstract available}

    Family Notices : 673 words
  19. The Present Town Hall.

    A communication was received from Messrs. Chambers, M'Nab, and M'Nab, at a meeting of the Brisbane City Council yesterday, submitting a proposal [?] ...

    Article : 62 words
  20. The Brisbane Courier.

    Peace rumours continue to gathe[?] strength, and evidently have a strong backing of truth. In the German Reichstag, the new ...

    Article : 402 words
  21. Old Man's Death.

    Robert Pope (73), of Bowen Bridge road, Valley, was found dead at his residence on Sunday morning. He was last been alive at about 8 o'clock on the ...

    Article : 91 words
  22. WAR-TIME PROHIBITION.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce), addressing the Brighton Rechahites this afternoon, said the Federal Government was urged to introduce ...

    Article : 139 words
  23. THE BASIC WAGE.

    The frequently adjourned case in which the Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association is seeking from the Public Service Commissioner a variation ...

    Article : 224 words
  24. Ithaca Lighting Proposal.

    The Mayor of Ithaca (Alderman Kaye) had an interview with the Treasurer Mr. E. G. Theodore) yesterday regarding a proposal by the Ithaca Town Council ...

    Article : 42 words
  25. Fatal Burning Accident.

    Phyllis Jean Quinn, 6 years of age, eldest daughter of Charles Quinn, Tableland. Murgon, received severe injuries on Sunday owing to her clothes catching fire, ...

    Article : 36 words
  26. New Zealand High Commissioner.

    The Government has agreed to extend for four months the terms of service of the High Commissioner in London (Sir Thomas Mackenzie). ...

    Article : 27 words
  27. CITIZEN FORCES IN CAMP.

    The annual training camp for the old [?]th Infantry (Oxley) Battalion (now the [?]nd Battalion of the 15th Infantry Regiment) commenced yesterday. There ...

    Article : 130 words
  28. COMFORTS FUND DAY.

    The following circular is being issued by Mr. J. T. Isles (chairman of the Organising Committee, Co[?]orts Fund Day): ...

    Article : 236 words
  29. Crushed by a Log.

    Mr. W. Nicolls, son of Mr. R. Nicolls, sen., Bli Bli road, Nambour, met with a fatal accident while unloading timber an Ravenshoe, in the Herberton district. ...

    Article : 68 words
  30. Drowning Accident.

    A young man named Joseph V. Tanner, employed at the C.S.R. Company's mill at Childers, was drowned in the large dam at the mill at about 5 ...

    Article : 122 words
  31. PRICES OF TIMBER.

    Som[?] misunderstanding appears to have arisen [?]garding the price of timber. Messrs. [?]. W. Campbell (president) and F. Nixo (secretary), of the Brisbane ...

    Article : 509 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND WAR LOANS.

    It is officially stated that subscriptions to the War Loans, including the purchase of war savings certificates, now amount to £40 per head of the ...

    Article : 35 words
  33. PEACE CAMOUFLAGE.

    With defeat staring her in the face —with her Allies [?]ntically seeking a way out—sorely beset on all fronts, and giving ground before the ...

    Article : 670 words
  34. "TANK" COMING TO BRISBANE.

    Mr. G. W. Whatmore, [?]anaging director of the Queensland Motor Agency (Ford Company), has returned to Brisbane from a two weeks' visit to Sydney ...

    Article : 134 words
  35. Normanby Bridge.

    The completion of Normanby Bridge formed the subject of some discussion at the meeting of the Ithaca Town Council last night, on an application by the br[?]d[?]e ...

    Article : 106 words
  36. THE CAUSE OF RAILWAY DEFICITS.

    "Give me time," said Barty Pain's washerlady, Mrs. Murphy, "and I can explain away anything." The Minister for Railways is evide[?]y a ...

    Article : 1,054 words
  37. THE BEARD OF MOURNING.

    Ring Peter of Serbia has lately grown a full beard in accordance with the Serbian custom whereby a father allows his beard to grow in mourning for the death ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 38 words
  38. TWEED FRUIT GROWERS.

    The first annual meeting of the Tweed Fruit Growers' Association was held on Saturday. The financial statement showed that the revenue for the year had exceeded ...

    Article : 215 words
  39. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 words
  40. Railway Fatality.

    As a train of sugar cane was proceeding to the Victoria Mill, Ingham, on Friday, a boy named Althans sustained injuries to the head while uncouping trucks. He ...

    Article : 45 words
  41. HELPING A SOLDIER.

    A working b[?] was organised by Councillor Banker on October 4 to give a day's work to Private Wm. White, a returned soldier, who has taken up land in the ...

    Article : 91 words
  42. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 610 words
  43. A Bull in a Picture Shop.

    A somewhat sensational incident occurred at Rockhampton at 5 p.m. yesterday. Two bulls were being driven down Kent-street towards ...

    Article : 97 words
  44. SYDNEY'S EIGHT-HOUR DAY.

    Sydney's Eight-hour Demonstration was held to-day in dull weather. The procession was of the usual order, 83 unions taking part. The displays were even ...

    Article : 79 words
  45. ALLEGED CATTLE STEALING.

    The hearing of the charge of cattle stealing preferred against George Croton was concluded on Saturday. The accused was committed for trial at Townsville on ...

    Article : 43 words
  46. A Show and a Petition.

    A letter from the secretary of the Ithaca Annual Show Committee, stating that it has no intention of allowing horse racing, illegal games, or gambling ...

    Article : 287 words
  47. FOR THE Y.M.C.A.

    A donation of 10/, in aid of the Y.M.C.A. Fund, has been received from Miss A. W. Wilson, Moggill. ...

    Article : 24 words
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