Settlement advances and turmoil in 1868 Queensland news
A lengthy 1868 summary details Alexandra plantation sugar production, copper and wool exports, and the development of infrastructure in Queensland. It notes public demand for police and governance, ongoing plantation machinery shipments, the creation of sugar mills, and local political and social concerns including licensing, court actions, and transport improvements. The report highlights the era's labor tensions, community meetings, and notable incidents in towns like Alexandra, Secubby Creek, and Walkers ton, finishing with electoral and banking notes.
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Callley
Alexandra
Ooce
Pidenea
Arthur Kemmis
Rockhampton
A Shiels
Leenser
Queen's Hotel
Markar
Mall
Ube
Secubby Creek
Freemason
Mesa J. E. Davideon
D Connor
E Tawson
HE Bell
Porime
Fort Cooper
Serebby
Oolten
Mercury
Tade
Sebo
Clermont
Fleystone
Lake Elphisstone
Nebo
Appsis
War risks cancelations amid Mukden fighting under way
Reports from London and St. Petersburg detail heavy operations near Mukden with General Oku closing on the railway and Kuropatkine retreating. Russian losses quoted as high as 34,000 in ten days, while Japanese forces push forward 50,000 troops with 260 guns, seizing Samfang and threatening Manchuria as the Baltic Fleet sails toward Jibual.
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Tandom
London
Vladivostok
Australia
Mukden
Kuroki
Mukeen
Spaartens
Times
St. Petersburg
Kouropathine
Tieling
Kourepatkine
Ated
Oku
Kourdpatkine
Kurvki
Manchurian
Whadavastok
Ohn
Nogi
Campang
Kowropatione
Shalo
John Kay
United States
Tokio
Kouropatrmne
South Amd
Plague Case Reported at Brisbane General Hospital
Telegrams note a fresh plague case discovered at Brisbane General Hospital today. The patient is aged 19 and resides at South The?
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Brisbane General Hospital
South the
Crow's Nest a Mystery in Queensland Murder Case
The case against James Ryan for the murder of Walter G. Benton was resumed with a sparse public attendance. Witness L Griffith testified Benton last appeared February 4 and that Benton failed to turn up next day for a contract, claiming Benton as killed since. Mrs Annie Neilson said Benton stayed at her Crow's Nest home on February 4 and left between 5 and 6 to prowl timberlands, with a late report suggesting further details in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Crow's Nest
James Ryan
Walter G. Benton
L. Griffith
Benton
Witness
Annie Neilson
Cablegrams and overseas notices from wartime reports
A mangled cablegram notes a Chinese trading bot fire on the River Si-kianme near Wudvhew, killing about 1u0 Chinese. The Kaiser withdraws four German warships from foreign stations and boosts the home fleet to twelve battleships. Mr Malcolmson argues in The Times that Western Australian laws sanction enslavement of Tipmines and make other strong allegations.
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Lomon
Thuretas
Si-kianme
China
Kaiser
Dr Williams Pink Pills For Women Ad
A vivid testimonial style ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills safely aid women at midlife and beyond by creating new blood and restoring strength. It features Mrs Richie of Toowoomba and Miss M Robertson near Rowndary Street, Charters Towers, praising improvements in energy, digestion, and overall health after use.
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McLaughlin
Pulee
Ir Williams
Richie
Water Street
Toowoormha
William’ Pink Pilla
Willame’ Fink
Williama
M. Robertann
Rowndary Street
Charters Towers
Aj Pete
Bachelhis
Williams
Alweya
Jams
Willams
Ball
Dr. Wiliame' Medicine Co
Sydney
Uncertain OCR Text About Baye Port Douglas and Mosman
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Mareh and events at four and seven miles, aiming for a quick goal. It notes weeds growing in fields and hints at a recommen crash shout Ist Juss. Overall text is garbled and inconclusive about clear facts.
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Port Douglas
Mosman
Mareh
Enkudy
Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited directors and duties
The Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited reports capital of £150,004 with £144,555 paid up £740,422. Directors include Hoc. A. Norton MLC chairman Sir Hugh M Nei GS Murphy Jobo Cameron Key A D Walsh and James Munro. Company acts as executor trustee of wills administrator in equity and other fiduciary roles. Government debentures of £29,400 held as security. Local agents listed and operations at 62 Queen Street. Also mentions repair services and St Patrick's Day celebrations.
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A. Norton
MLC
Hugh M. Nei
KOMG
GS. Murphy
Jobo Cameron
Key
MLA
A.D. Walsh
Keq
James Munro
WM. Geo Hodges
G. F. Scott
Queen Street
Priskann
Grand Athletic Carni vals Racing Entries
Racing card lists several events with prizes for 100 Yards Handicap and related races. Notable entrants include Prim, Prait find, Nomination, Hibernian Utamd, Rei mina liad, and other names with prize amounts and nominations. The day features jump events, post times, and vesting details amid a busy program.
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Hibernian
Eas Nile
Music. E W Chandler Harcaluine Tutor and Conductor
Music offer from E W Chandler late bandmaster organist and conductor of the Musical Union Harcaluine TEACHER OF PIANO ORGAN WOOD BRASS INSTRUMENTS terms to Swayne McCullagh Musical Depot Victoria Street Sydney Street details via publisher.
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E. W. Chandler
Ststers Church
The
Musical Union
Harcaluine
Planoparte
Swayne & McCullagh
Victoria Street
Sydney Street
Technical College Macky Offers Evening Art Classes
The program outlines drawing and water color painting courses for civil navigation and related subjects. Instruction runs Wednesday and Thursday evenings with various time slots and instructors, including Mrs J F Christo and G Pearce, with French and geometrical examination components.
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King's College
G. J. Penkion
Uisberg
Oxioml
Miss Perkins
Thoreday
Laverdey
Eoon
Honday
Mra
J. F. Christos
Tucmiay
G. Pearce
James Ranelor and Accomm Modifications At Premises
A fragmented note references accommodation changes and a premises plan. It mentions a request to adjust arrangements and ensure good table provisions. No clear names, dates, or organizations are discernible.
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Abe
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Willam Bagley
Eton
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Dion
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Tozer
Tsis
Miltiades
Lady Toser
Mackay
Crow’s Nest
William Guthrie
Esk Street
Petrie Terrace
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McLaRvenLie Co
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Emo
J.C. Eno, Ltd
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J. C. Enos
Erenowienn
the Union Trustee Company OF Australia Limited
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Epee
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Grand Athletic Carnival
Alexandra Park
Sm Si Rourke
Romine Shiralan
Stee
Macky
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