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  2. THE WAR.

    The Capetown correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" reports that the South African House of Assembly was crowded when Mr. Merriman moved that the ...

    Article : 313 words
  3. Weather Reports.

    The Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau issued t the following reports this morning:— Average annual rainfall for 65 years. ...

    Article : 303 words
  4. The Upper House.

    The Government having failed to abolish the Legislative Council now aims at "reforming" that branch of the legislature. That at all events is the general belief in ...

    Article : 417 words
  5. Riots in Bohemia.

    The" Malin" reports that great revolutionary demonstrations occurred at Prague, the capital of Bohemia, for some days. The workinen's committee, ...

    Article : 127 words
  6. TELEGRAMS.

    Boys employed in the Randwick tramway workshop, about 100 in all, struck work for extra pay yesterday. There is a likelihood of the trouble spreading, ...

    Article : 245 words
  7. Lifebuoy Found.

    The Marine Department on Wednesday received from Mr. Inns, who is employed by Messrs. Pike Bros, a ship's [?] which he picked on the ocean side of ...

    Article : 308 words
  8. Motor Car Overturned.

    When returning from Lismore yesterday, a motorcar overturned over an embankment at Coffee Camp, about 11 miles from Lismore, with the result that Mrs. Scale, ...

    Article : 66 words
  9. Destructive Tornado.

    A tornado cut a track 20 yards wide through a portion of the Huntly district. After damaging sheds, the wind crossed the Waikato River, lifting the water 60 ...

    Article : 132 words
  10. Recruiting Campaign.

    The question of recruiting is to be considered by the Federal Cabinet. Certain proposals are to be submitted by the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce), and ...

    Article : 251 words
  11. Maryborough District.

    At the meeting of the Maryborough Technical College Committee last night, a letter was received from the Department of Public Instruction, approving of a ...

    Article : 136 words
  12. Impasse in Austria.

    The Rotterdam correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" reports that the political position in Austria is entangled, and seems to have reached an impasse. The ...

    Article : 164 words
  13. NEW ZEALAND.

    An Order-in-Council has been gazetted providing that the voluntary enlistment in the first division of men over 21 years of age shall cease on Saturday next. ...

    Article : 121 words
  14. Land Court.

    In the Land Court on Thursday, Mr. P. W Shannon gave further consideration to the matter of the determination of the compensation ...

    Article : 159 words
  15. Strict Economy Urged.

    When asked yesterday to outline the intentions of the Government in regard to the Federal Capital, the Minister for the Navy [Mr. Cook) said that no more ...

    Article : 187 words
  16. Supreme Court.

    In the Supreme Court on Thursday, before Mr. Justice Deal, the case or Trackson Bros., Limited, v. J. Johnstone was mentioned. ...

    Article : 154 words
  17. War Time Profits Tax.

    The present intention of the Federal Treasurer is to make the war Time Profits Tax retrospective in its operation. The revenue from this source for two ...

    Article : 112 words
  18. CITY POLICE COURT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 87 words
  19. FOOD AND GROCERIES.

    The results of the investigations made under the direction of the Minister for Home and Territories (Hon. P. M M. Glynn, K.C., M.P.), by the Common. ...

    Article : 352 words
  20. Canadian Success.

    The United Press correspondent at British headquarters reports that fighting is being kept up locally under torrid Skies, thunderstorms, and typhoon winds. ...

    Article : 86 words
  21. Red Cross Society.

    The box of chocolates, raffled by Miss Thompson, was won by Miss Griffin, ticket No. 27. Same can be obtained on presentation of ticket at organising ...

    Article : 42 words
  22. CUSTOMS CASE.

    Mr. O. S. Maddocks (collector of customs), on Wednesday decided to remit to Melbourne a case in which W. Cox Horan entered bamboo blinds as the produce of ...

    Article : 47 words
  23. MINISTERS ON THE MOVE.

    Ministers are on the move again. The Premier (Hon. T. J. Ryan) left for Roc..hampton and Mackay on Thursday, and will be absent for a week. The ...

    Article : 121 words
  24. BISHOP RESIGNING.

    The Bishop of Gippsland (Dr. Pain) announced at a diocesian festival, held at Sale, at which the Primate of Australia (Archbishop Wright) was present that he ...

    Article : 73 words
  25. SUDDEN DEATH IN SYDNEY.

    Jane [?]well (45) died at the People's Palace,' Pitt street, on Tuesday. She came to Sydney from Brisbane about a week ago, and appeared to be in good health ...

    Article : 57 words
  26. SALISBURY BRANCH.

    The annual meeting of the Salisbury branch of the Red Cross Society will be held in the Congregational Church, on Wednesday, 27th June, at 2.30 p.m. ...

    Article : 28 words
  27. COMMERCIAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 181 words
  28. IN MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION.

    This was an action standing for judgment from 11th June. The plaintiff, William Denne Smith, claimed a divorce from his wife, Kate Aland, on the ground ...

    Article : 299 words
  29. Guarding the Pacific.

    The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" reports that extraordinary precautions are being taken by American, Japanese, and British ships in ...

    Article : 52 words
  30. BIG FIRE AT BUNDABERG.

    The Police Department has been notified of a serious fire at Bundaberg. It broke out in the premises or the Hardware Company, Bourbon street, and damage ...

    Article : 37 words
  31. DEATH PENALTY.

    The abolition of the death penalty was urged by a deputation from the P.L.L. conference, which waited on the Minister for Justice (Mr. Garland) yesterday. Mr. ...

    Article : 162 words
  32. MURRAY RIVER FALLING.

    The Murray River has fallen a little, but unfortunately rainy conditions arc returning. ...

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  33. FIRE BRIGADE BOARD.

    The appointment of Mr. M. J. Kirwan, M.L.A., to be a Government representative on the Brisbane Fire Brigade Board has been approved by the Deputy ...

    Article : 53 words
  34. HENDRA IMPROVEMENTS.

    The Hendra Progress Association is busying itself in the direction of, securing local improvements. At a meeting on Tuesday, subcommittees were appointed. ...

    Article : 53 words
  35. STORAGE OF WHEAT.

    The Wheat Storage Commission has submitted a report recommending that storage should be provided. ...

    Article : 24 words
  36. Intrigue in Russia.

    Following the Hoffmann-Grimm episode, the Russian Government has prohibited M. Odier, the Swiss Minister at Petrograd from sending cipher messages to his ...

    Article : 54 words
  37. BOXING.

    Wednesday night's contest at the stadium between Charlie Carr and Billy Reardon, was the best seen for some time. The weights announced were, Carr. 8 st. 8. ...

    Article : 618 words
  38. STATE PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The following appointments,& c., in the State public service have received executive approval:- DEPARTMENT OF LANDS. ...

    Article : 216 words
  39. MILITARY UNIFORM CASE.

    Peter Ruddick, on remand, appeared in the City Police Court on Thursday, before W. Harris, P.M., charged that on 12th June, at Bundaberg, he had in his ...

    Article : 194 words
  40. FARM PRODUCE SALES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 290 words
  41. SHIPMENT OF BUTTER.

    At a meeting of the Sydney Butter Shippers Association, yesterday, the matter of shortage in shipping space to England was carefully considered. It was ...

    Article : 86 words
  42. New Submarines.

    Norwegian fishermen report that a large number of German submarines, of a new type, smaller than the old, and coloured to resemble the water, arc cruising in ...

    Article : 47 words
  43. AUSTRO-GERMAN PLANS.

    A, Beaumont, telegraphing from Mila on 22nd March, to the London ."Daily Telegraph," said:- General E. de Rossi, who was wounded ...

    Article : 280 words
  44. SOLDIERS RETURNING.

    Several hundred Australian soldiers are due to arrive at Melbourne. ...

    Article : 15 words
  45. CHARLEVILLE SCHOOL.

    Executive sanction has been given to the carrying out of additions and alterations at the Charleville Slate school at a cost of £3,133. ...

    Article : 26 words
  46. Zeppelin Over Holland.

    The Government of Holland has strongly protested to Germany against the action of a Zeppelin, in flying over Holland, on Sunday, when it was shelled. It points ...

    Article : 57 words
  47. ONE BIG UNION.

    The Minister for Labour (Mr. Beeby) yesterday said that the deliberations of the P.L.L. conference, which had just concluded, could not be dismissed with silent ...

    Article : 263 words
  48. SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE.

    The monthly meeting of the council of the Brisbane branch of the Royal Society of St George, was held on Monday evening last in the Society's rooms. 278 ...

    Article : 165 words
  49. FREE COTTAGES FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    The cottage building scheme, from which some of our returned soldiers are to benefit will bear fruit very soon. The promoters are stadium manager Mr. Jack ...

    Article : 363 words
  50. LOCAL AUTHORITY BOUNDARIES.

    Notice of intention to alter the following local authorities boundaries, under the usual conditions, has been approved by the Deputy Governor-in-Council : (1) To ...

    Article : 62 words
  51. SHIPPING.

    June 21.--BINGERA, 2,091 tons, Captain Mackay, from Townsville, via ports. Passengers : Mesdames D. Mitchell, and 4 children. Woodford, A. A. Doyle, ...

    Article : 89 words
  52. THIRD PIONEERS COMFORTS.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Third Pioneers' Comforts Fund was held in the depot on Tuesday, 19th June. There was a very large attendance of members and ...

    Article : 165 words
  53. RESUMPTIONS FOR SETTLEMENT.

    The following areas are to be resumed from pastoral holdings for settlement purposes 22 516 square miles of Bolingbro c, Leichhardt district; and 700 square ...

    Article : 35 words
  54. DISTRICT COURT BENCH.

    The Government's intentions in regard to the vacancy on the District Court bench, caused by the death of Sir Arthur Rutledge have not yet been ...

    Article : 132 words
  55. WAR NURSES' FUND.

    'A' special meeting of the war nurses fund was held at the National Political Council rooms, on Tuesday, I9th June, to discuss arrangements for the juvenile plain ...

    Article : 185 words
  56. LAND FOR LEASE.

    At Springsure on 9th August next, Biddolph block, area 10 square miles, will be opened for preferential pastoral lease. ...

    Article : 23 words
  57. OH, SO SUDDEN.

    "So you are going to leave us ?" the sweet, sim le aid rep[?]red to the ambitions young man. "We shall all be sorry to lose you but of course you will ...

    Article : 213 words
  58. OVERLAND PASSENGERS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 79 words
  59. REPATRIATION AND PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    A conference of representatives of those States which have established patriotic funds for the benefit of soldiers who have returned from the war, will be held in ...

    Article : 72 words
  60. CANE GRUB PEST.

    The appointment of Dr. J. F. [?]llingworth, professor of entomology, at the Hawaiian College of Agriculture, as entomologist, under the Sugar Experiment ...

    Article : 57 words
  61. PROTECTION OF BIRDS.

    The Cabbage Tree Creek reservoir catchment area has been proclaimed a reserve for the protection of native birds. ...

    Article : 21 words
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