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  2. COUNTRY CENTRES.

    In the Ipswich Police Court on Monday, before Mr. J. S. Berge, P.M., William Johnson was charged that by falsely pretending to be deal and dumb, he had ...

    Article : 191 words
  3. BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    Three male patients were discharged from the Wattlebrae Hospital yesterday, leaving five male and three female patients remaining in the institution. A ...

    Article : 93 words
  4. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,—Woody Point has earned unenviable notoriety lately owing to various happenings, but one matter that needs ventilation is the manner in which ...

    Article : 177 words
  5. CAUCUS MALADMINISTRATION.

    A spirited denunciation of the maladministration of the Cancus Government in Queensland was made by Messrs. C. Taylor, M.L.a. (Leader of the ...

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  6. BOXING IN DAVIES PARK.

    It was learnt on inquiry yesterday that the contemplated application for an injunction restraining the South Brisbane City Council from granting permission for ...

    Article : 58 words
  7. W. W. HOOD'S RIDE.

    Sir,—With regard to the above, I think the particulars you supplied were incorrect. I always understood that it was for the long distance—700 or 800 miles ...

    Article : 140 words
  8. ANOTHER SUGGESTION.

    Sir,—The decision of the South Brisbane Conned to permit the utilisation of Davies Park for a boxing contest or fight, notwithstanding the protest of an ...

    Article : 277 words
  9. RATS IN A SHELTER SHED.

    Sir,—In London, until recently, when people were waiting in the queue for the theatre doors to open they were entertained by "Gutter Artists" (any ...

    Article : 160 words
  10. CAMPAIGN IN THE CITY.

    There are few students of Browning who have not been stirred by the story of the Pied Piper of Hamclin, who, according to tradition, freed the city from a plague of ...

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  11. GATTON.

    The adjourned annual meeting of the Lockyer A. and I. Society was held on Saturday, Mr. H. Maher presiding. It was decided on the motion of Mr. H. ...

    Article : 162 words
  12. BALMORAL SHIRE IMPOUNDING.

    Sir,—According to Friday's "Courier" our shire councillors have been seized with the brilliant idea of impounding all stock after February 1. Now I wonder ...

    Article : 380 words
  13. TOOWOOMBA.

    Mr. John Gilmour (representative of the British-Australian Tobacco Co., Ltd.), under the auspices of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, on ...

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  14. HIDDEN GUNS.

    The Berlin correspondent of the "Times," in an article relating to the difficulties of disarming Germany, says:- General Nollet has returned to Berlin ...

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  15. RUBBISH TINS.

    Sir,—Some of your correspondents seem concerned that the rubbish man does not call regularly, but 1 consider that the householder with a wood stove ...

    Article : 178 words
  16. MACKAY.

    The Mackay-Rockhampton railway traffic has exceeded all anticipations, and continues to show a satisfactory profit. The effect of the opening of the line is ...

    Article : 134 words
  17. THE PROPOSED PERCENTAGE.

    Sir,—Referring to the decision of the South Brisbane Council to allow a boxing contest in Davies Park on January 26, I notice that the promoter is to pay the ...

    Article : 261 words
  18. ISLAND STATE.

    Tasmania's financial relationships with the Commonwealth, and the need for alteration, were referred to by Mr. T. Murdoch, M.L.C., at a gathering which ...

    Article : 300 words
  19. QUESTION OF FEES.

    A motion,—"That this council does not approve of its representatives on the Metropolitan Joint Health Board voting for the payment of fees for attendance ...

    Article : 411 words
  20. BOOKS AND CATALOGUES.

    Regulations are being framed by the Postal Department, which, it is hoped, will overcome the difficulties that have been associated with the definition of the ...

    Article : 143 words
  21. ROCKHAMPTON.

    In the Police Court on Monday William Jones, alias Captain Scott, pleaded guilty to a charge of having wilfully and unlawfully destroyed, on January 22, two panes ...

    Article : 448 words
  22. RAILWAY COMMISSIONER'S TOUR.

    Sir,—When the Commissioner for Railways was to visit Glen Aplin, on January 20, it was made generally known to residents that Mr. Davidson would visit here ...

    Article : 263 words
  23. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    "It is to be regretted that the percentage of efficients—14—is the lowest on record in the first military district. Club officials should be their best to remedy this, as any grant the ...

    Article : 528 words
  24. SCREAMS AT MIDNIGHT.

    A woman's screams created considerable excitement in the neighbourhood of Fortescue-street, Spring Hill about 12 o'clock on Sunday evening. It appeals that a lady ...

    Article : 95 words
  25. Taubman's Ltd.'s Calendar.

    We have received from Taubman's Ltd., [?] manufacturers, of Sydney and Melbourne, a useful and artistic wall calendar. Mr. George M. Williams, residing at ...

    Article : 289 words
  26. GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA.

    a gathering was held at the Marine Board offices to-day to bid farewell to his Excellency the Governor (Sir William Allardyce). The Master Warden (Mr. J. ...

    Article : 128 words
  27. COUNCIL MEETINGS.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the Brisbane City Council yesterday, the Mayor (Alderman H. J. Diddams) presiding, a letter was received from the Under Secretary, Department of Public ...

    Article : 544 words
  28. WHITHER ARE WE DRIFTING?

    Sir,—One may well ask the above question in the face of what transpires night after night in Brisbane, under the very eyes of duly constituted authority. Look ...

    Article : 286 words
  29. KENDENUP VENTURE.

    The Royal Commissioner (Mr. William Grogan, assistant manager of the Government Agricultural Bank) will commence taking evidence on Wednesday regarding ...

    Article : 109 words
  30. SCHOOLS TO BE SPRAYED.

    At the meeting of the Joint Health Board yesterday the Commissioner (Dr. Moore) suggested that gangs should be detailed to spray the large Brisbane ...

    Article : 96 words
  31. JOINT HEALTH BOARD.

    At the weekly meeting of the Joint Health Board, held yesterday, the Mayor of Brisbane (Alderman H. J. Diddams) presiding, the Chairman stated that ...

    Article : 900 words
  32. LONGREACH.

    In the Police Court on Monday Patrick Caine was charged with having stolen from a railway carriage a watch and chain, the property of Arthur Deakin (conductor). ...

    Article : 42 words
  33. TRAMWAYS EMPLOYEES' ANNUAL OUTING.

    The second division of the Brisbane Tramways employees' picnic was held at Redcliffe last Wednesday, the weather conditions being favourable. The steamer Koopa left the Tug ...

    Article : 636 words
  34. PITTSWORTH.

    Mr. W. P. Adam, late head teacher of the Pittsworth State School, who has been transferred to the Toowoomba South Boys' School as head teacher, was farewelled at ...

    Article : 120 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 319 words
  36. "DIRTY BRISBANE."

    When the report of the Health Committee was presented to the Brisbane City Council yesterday Alderman M'Lachlan said that he was surprised to see ...

    Article : 174 words
  37. PITTSWORTH RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 170 words
  38. COCKROACHES.

    Sir,—In all the comments regarding cleanliness, &c., for our city, there is one pest that I have never seen mentioned, and that is the cockroach. ...

    Article : 148 words
  39. Warwick Farmers' Mill.

    A new engine has been supplied and installed at the Warwick Farmers' Mill by Mr. J. W. Chew, engineer, of Queen-street, Brisbane, who has also carried out ...

    Article : 81 words
  40. MARYBOROUGH.

    A sinking testimony of the esteem in which Mr. George James was held by his old pupils and the citizens generally was afforded at a public gathering on Monday ...

    Article : 500 words
  41. Coorparoo Housewives' Association.

    The Coorparoo Housewives' Association held its first meeting for the year at Mrs. Argact's residence, Bennett's road. The president (Mrs. Argaet) occupied the chair, and Mrs. Hussey ...

    Article : 192 words
  42. Men's Wear at B. W. Allen's.

    Just twelve months ago the firm of B. W. Allen acquired premises on the corner of Edward and Adelaide streets, in the city block, and opened its doors ...

    Article : 100 words
  43. BACKWARD CHILDREN.

    Sir,—I shall be obliged if you will permit me, through your columns, to reach those interested in the following matter. In my long experience as a ...

    Article : 326 words
  44. SOUTHERN SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings have been notified:— Second Hurdle Race: Samatau and Caperer. Nursery Handicap: Gleneuse, Kalevala, Fop, Little Vixen, Searchlight, Last Damsel, and ...

    Article : 121 words
  45. OPERATIONS IN ITHACA.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the Ithaca Town Council last evening the inspector's report stated that a rat gang was still employed on the block system, and was ...

    Article : 96 words
  46. Sudan United Mission.

    The first meeting for the year of the Sudan United Mission Committee was held last Thursday under the presidency of Mr. F. R. Lloyd, who has been ...

    Article : 112 words
  47. Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade.

    The secretary of the Q.A.T. Brigade has received from Messrs. Coulthard, Melville, and Hubbard, £2/17/, representing proceeds of a dance held in the Strathpine and Lawton districts in ...

    Article : 102 words
  48. PUBLIC APATHY.

    Sir,—After leading this morning's "Courier" and the several comments on the plague, permit me to state a few things that are necessary to be said at ...

    Article : 169 words
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