Pughs Alman-Dir Queensland 1872

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SWALLOW& ARIELL,
BISCUIAT NDF LOURM ANUFACTURERS,
SANER=EGE,
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA.
Our much admired Biscuits can be promptly sup-
plied to the Merchants of Queensland direct from
the Manufactory at the lowest price.
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SOLE AGENT FOR QUEENSLAND-
A. L. SMITH,
SAW MILLS,
BRISBANE.
THE COLONIST,
AN EVENING JOURNAL,
ADVOCATING
POPULARIN TERESTS.
PUBLISHED EVERY
WEDNESDA&YS ATURDAY
AT THE OFFICE,
QUEEN STREET, BRISBANE.
SUBSCRIPTION, 5s. Per Quarter.
PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
Pu ,i's ALMANAC, 1872.
GVOERNEMNT ANNUTYI
AND
INSURANCE FUND.
The Treasury,
Queensland , October 31, 1871.
PROPOSALS for the INSURANCE OF LIVES
under Guarantee , and for the Purchase of small
GOVERNMENT ANNUCTERS OR MONTHLY
ALLOWANCES,
can be receiveda t any branch of the Queensland
Government Savings' Bank.
LIFEI NSURANCAENSD A NNUITIES
may be purchased from the Government , by persons
between the ages of 16 and 60, either by one imme-
diate payment , or by annual , quarterly , or monthly
payments , as may be convenient to the purchaser.
Ad information , and the necessary forms of Pro-
posal, 4,c., can be obtained on application at any Savings'
Bank Office.
By His Excellency's command,
JOSHUA P. BELL,
COLONIAL TREASURER.
ii.
QUEENSLAND
touexnunent f av ngs' LpanE.
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BRANCHES of the above Bank are now open at
BANANA JIMNA
BEENLEIGH KILKIVAN
BOWEN LEYBURN
BRISBANE MACKAY
BUNDABERG MARLBOROUGH
CALLIOPE MARYBOROUGH
CAPE RIVER NANANGO
CARDWELL NEBO
CHARLEVILLE RAVENSWOOD
CLERMONT ROCKHAMPTON
CLEVELAND ROMA
CONDAMINE SHIPPING OFFICE, BRIS-
CURRIWILLINGHI BANE
DALBY SPRINGSURE
DRAYTON ST. GEORGE
GATTON ST. LAWRENCE
GAYNDAH SURAT
GILBERTON TAMBOO
GLADSTONE TAROOM
GOODNA TOOWOOMBA
GOONDIWINDI TOWNSVILLE
GYMPIE CREEK WARWICK
IPSWICH WESTWOOD
and new Branches will be opened throughout the Colony as
required.
Deposits to any amount, from 5s. upwards, can be made at
any of the above Banks during ordinary office hours, and on
Saturday evenings ; provided the total amount standing in such
depositor's name does not exceed £500, exclusive of interest.
INTERESTA T TIE RATEO F 6 PERC EN.T PERA RM dB ALLOWETDO
DEPOSITORSO N TBEIR CCRRENT ACOOIINTS.
-Further information can be obtained by applying, either by
letter or in person, at the Treasury, Brisbane, or at any of the
above offices.
By His Excellency' s Command,
JOSHUA P. BELL.
The Treasury,
Queensland, Oct. 31, 1871. iii.
IMMIGRATION.
THE attention of Persons desirous of providing Passages for their
Friends from Europe, or wishing to engage Mechanics or Labourers
in the United Kingdom, is directed to the following provisions con-
tained in "The Immigration Act of 1869."
BART. GRAY,
Brisbane, 1871. Immigration Agent.
REMITTANCE IMMIGRANTS.
Persons desirous of procuring Passage Certificates for their
friends or relatives in Europe , can do so by remitting to the
Immigration Agent , in Brisbane , or to any of the Clerks of
Petty Sessions in the Colony , amounts in accordance with the
subjoined scale, and signing an undertaking to pay the balance
of the Passage Money within twelve months after the arrival in
the Colony of such friend or relative ; and upon payment of
such undertaking, an order for the selection of Forty Acres of
Land will be issued to the nominator if the nominee is over
twelve years of age, and for half the quantity if under twelve.
SCALE OF PAYMENTS FOB NOMINATED PASSAGES.
MALES. FEMALES.
AGES.
Amount Amount Payable Amount Amount Payable
of 12 Months after of 12 Months after
Deposit. Arrival Deposit. Arrival.
£ a. d. £ s. d. £ s. d.I £ s. d.
Under 12 years ... ... 4 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0; 4 0 0
12 years and under 35 6 0 0 10 0 0 4 0 0!! 12 0 0
36 years and under 46 6 0 0 10 0 0 6 0 0 10 0 0
Above 46 ... ... ... 8 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 01 8 0 0
N.B.-Children under twelve months old will be taken tree, but no Land
Order will be issued on their account.
Hire of Mechanics, Laborers, &c., in the United Kingdom.
Persons wishing to engage mechanics, labourer,s or servants,i n the
United Kingdom, for two years' service in the colony, can do so upon appli-
cation to the Immigration Agent, in Brisbane, or to any Clerk of Petty Ses-
sions in the Colony. Applicants will be required to endorse upon the Un-
dertakings given by any mechanics , labourers, or servants , so engaged for
the payment of their passage money, computed at the rate of sixteen pounds
per statute adult, an undertaking to pay the Government the amount
named therein , should default be made in the payment of the same within
twenty-four months after the arrival of such mechanics , labourers, or ser-
vants in the Colony. And in the eveft of any employer being called upon
to pay any of the undertakings endorsed by him, such employer will be en-
titled to receive the order for the selection of land to which, unless default
had been made, such mechanic , labourer, or servant, would have been en-
titled, but without the conditions of residence , &c., imposed upon the Im-
migrant.
iv.
COBB Mww$ & CO." s
TELEGRAPH LINE
of
'x0mapxa il
COACHES
QUEENSLAND BRANCH.
ONa nda fterJ anuary1 , 1872, the Coaches of the above Line
will run as under
Between BRISBANE & IPSWICH.- Twice daily, meeting trains
to and from Toowoomba , Warwick , and Dalby.
it BRISBANE and GYHPIE.-Twice a week.
BRISBANE and NERANG CREEK.- Twice a week.
,,
It WARWICK and TENTERFIELD .- Twice a week.
DALBY, CONDAXINE, and ROMA.- Twice a week.
Passengers booked through from Brisbane to any of the above-
named places , Railway fares excepting.
For full particulars see daily papers.
FRED. SHAW,
Manager.
V.
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WATCHMAK&EJR E WELLED,
SCHOOL OF ARTS' BUILDINGS,
QUEEN STREET, BRISBANE.
C. W. SNOW has always in Stock a large and
varied assortment of-
FINE GOLD BROOCHES, EARRINGS, NECKLETS,
CHAINS, ALBERTS, LOCKETS, GEM and
FANCY RINGS, PENCIL CASES, &c., &c.
C. W. S. would especially draw attention to his
LEVER WATCHES, in Gold and Silver Cases,
With his NAME on the Dial and Movements . These Watches
are in every way made to stand hard riding, and a guarantee
of twenty years will be given to the purchaser.
A large assortment of English, French, and American
CLOCKS.
The whole of the above mentioned Goods have been pur-
chased for Cash, and selected with the care and taste for which
C. W. Snow is so justly celebrated , and are offered at moderate
prices.
C. W. SNOW,
C. W. SNOW,
C. W. SNOW,
QUEEN STREET , BRISBANE.
W.
FLAVLLLEB ROS. & ROBERTS,
eboetterz Q,pticianz, & = atcbma#erz,
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QUEEN STREET, BRISBANE,
RESCONPTREACTCORST FITIOL LTHEY QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT,
call attention to their extensive Stock, which is guaran-
teed to be of the best description . Being direct Importers from
London and Paris , they are enabled to obtain the newest goods. Mr. H.
$,evELLE having had many years ' experience in the Colonies , and being
now resident in London, where he buys for Cash, they are enabled to sell
on the best terms.
LONDON-MADE JEWELLERY
OF THE MOST MODERN AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS.
GOLD AND SIVER WATCHES
Irj, great variety . All Watches sold by F. B. & R. are selected by their
London Partner, and sold subjectt o a guarantee.
SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS,
And all appliances for the profession , from the best London Makers.
PLATED WARE
From the celebrated Establishment of ELKixoxox & Co.
SPECTACLES,
In Brazilian Pebble, and Optical Glasses, in various Mountings.
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
MICROSCOPES, TELESCOPES, RACE GLASSES,
METEOROLOGICALI NSTRUMENTS,
Made for F. B. & R. by Negretti and Zambra, London, Instrument Makers
to the Queen and Greenwich Observatory.
PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS
From the eminent makers, Collard & Collard, Broadwood, D'Almaine,
Cadby, &c., London, and Alexandre et File, Paris.
ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS,,
In handsome cases, and at moderate prices.
WATCHMAKINGA ND JEWELLERY.
Particular attention is devoted to these branches . First-class
Watchmakers and Jewellers are engaged to work on the
premises , giving immediate attention to all orders.
FLAVELLE BROS. & ROBERTS,
BRISBANE-QUEEN STREET I SYDNEY- GEORGE STREET
LONDON-HATTON GARDEN I PARIS-Rug GAILLON.
Goods are Imported direct from London to Brisbane.
vii.
BERLTN ' WOO
G' WAR-EHOUSE
MRS. HUBBARD,
%UEEN.STRT ET, BRISBANE.
$ERT AT w 4: :4
Patterns, Canvas, Wools, Filoselle Silks, &c.; Worked Cushion!,
LChairs, Ottomans, Hearth Rugs, Banner Screens, Fender
Stools, Watch Pockets, Mats, Slippers, &c.
Braids Tassels, Linings, &c.; Velvet and Cloth Slippers for
Braiding,
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MARCELLA 6000 3 FOR BRA0®0NG.
Childrens' Walking and Indoor Dresses and Pinafores, Ladies'
1)resses and Jackets, Toilet Sets, Watch Pockets, Brush
and Comb Bags. All kbtds of Fancy Braids.
LADIE' S ANDC HILDR'SE UNNDERCLOTHING
IMPORTED AND MANUFACTURED,
lomkxob erg , ttzpb Efb &u eb ill all iuts..
PAPER PATTERNS FOR BRAIDING IN ALL WIDT1%
LADIES' OWN MATERIALS TRACED TO ORDER.
CROCHET PATTERNS IN GREAT VARIETY.
Knitting Pins, Netting Needles and Meshes, Tricot Hoot
Tatting Shuttles, Tatting and Knitting Books.
PERFORATED CARDBOARD BOOKMARKS, &c.
WORKBOXEVS,A SES,T OILETA NDO THERC HINAO RNAMENTS,
BUITASLE FOR PRESENTS.
LADIES' WORK BASKETS, BAGS, &c.,
GLASS SHADES,
Orders from the Country containing remittance or reference to
a known house punctually attended to,
Sw,.
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