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  2. INTEREST IN HOBART.

    Throughout yesterday the greatest interest was maintained in the flight, and people crowded around "The Mercury" board to obtain progress reports. ...

    Article : 147 words
  3. MERCURY'S AERO DELIVERY

    No commercial enttirprise that has ever been undertaken in Tasmania has created such enthusiasm and such widespread interest as the delivery of "The ...

    Article : 171 words
  4. PERTH.

    Considerable interest was manifested when it was announced that "The Mercury" would be delivered at Perth on Monday morning per aeroplane, and all ...

    Article : 91 words
  5. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    W. Miller, Esq., President Launceston Chamber of Commerce, Launceston. Dear Mr. Miller,—Through the courtesy and business enterprise of the ...

    Article : 394 words
  6. DELORAINE.

    Everybody was astir early this morning to welcome the arrival of the aeroplane. Early opinion was that the heavy fog would hinder its arrival, and such was ...

    Article : 235 words
  7. THE WELCOME AT DELORAINE.

    A very cordial reception was given to Lieut. Long and Mr. Mackenzie at Deloraine, both officially and unofficially, and the aviators, hungry and fatigued after ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 397 words
  8. SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS.

    An official report of the conference held on the gold position in South Africa as affecting the cost of living states that the conference passed a resolution ...

    Article : 109 words
  9. BAGDAD.

    The inhabitantas of the Bagdad district evinced the liveliest interest in the flight of the B.P., and were [?] betimes to make sure that they not a good ...

    Article : 192 words
  10. ARRIVAL AT LAUNCESTON.

    LAUNCESTON, 3 p.m., October 27. Although the landing ground (Mowbray racecoune) is situated about three miles from town, the unique event of the ...

    Article : 367 words
  11. DROUGHT THROUGHOUT THE UNION.

    The drought throughout the South African Union, except on the coastal belt, is assuming an alarming aspect, and is described as the worst ...

    Article : 69 words
  12. OUR TRIP.

    At 7.30 the B.P. was wheeled out of the 'drome, and "The Mercury," which had arrived by car, was stowed in every avaliable part of the front ...

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  13. EPSOM STABLE LADS.

    The Epsom stable lads have rejected the offer of the trainers for a weekly wage of 42s., and will strike to-day for a wage of 50s. ...

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  14. "THE MERCURY" TO THE WARDENS.

    The following is a copy of the letter sent by "The Mercury" to the Wardens of Oatlands, Ross, Campbell Town, Longford, Deloraine, Westlury, Green ...

    Article : 165 words
  15. AFFLUENT "TRAMP"

    When Leonard Winkler, an old man, poorly clad, appeared at the City Court to-day to answer a charge that he had insufficient means of support, it was ...

    Article : 307 words
  16. "MERCURY," HOBART, TO LAUNCESTON OFFICE.

    Mr. H. W. Judd. "Mercury" Branch Office, Launceston. Dear Mr. Judd.—This will be one of the first letters I have been privileged to ...

    Article : 290 words
  17. KEMPTON.

    Great excitement prevailed at Kempton over the first delivery of "The Mercury" by aeroplane. Quite a crowd of people gathered in and around the ...

    Article : 182 words
  18. THE AERO POST.

    The B.P. in addition to its "Mercury" cargo, carried letters from Hon. C. E. Davies, M.L.C., to the Mayor of Launceston, from the chairman of the ...

    Article : 257 words
  19. THE INDUSTRIAL POSITION.

    In the course of a review of the industrial position, the President of the Victorian Employers' Federation (Mr. Ernest E. Kemp), addressing a ...

    Article : 275 words
  20. A MASONIC GREETING.

    Monday, 7 a.m., Oct. 27, 1919. M.W. Bro. R. J. Sadler, Past G.M., Acting Pro. G.M., Launceston. M. Wor. and Dear Brother,—I am ...

    Article : 262 words
  21. OATLANDS.

    The aeroplane arrved at Oatlands at 7.50, and was met by a representatite gathering of the leading residents and people from all the surrounding districts ...

    Article : 78 words
  22. OFFICIAL AERO GREETING.

    The Right Worshipful the Mayor, Town-hall, Launceston. My Dear Mr. Mayor,—I am embracing the opportunity given by the first flight ...

    Article : 159 words
  23. ROSS.

    The town appeared quite lively, most of the residents being astir awaiting the annal of the aeroplane. A large number congregated on the hill near the ...

    Article : 140 words
  24. "GOING UP."

    "Going up," and "getting the wind up," and "winding up are terms that lend themselves to facetious usages in connection with aviation, but "going up ...

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  25. ON THE ROUTE.

    Residents of Pontville were astir early this morning in anticipation of the first aerial delivery of newspapers, which had been arranged for by the ...

    Article : 528 words
  26. FALL FROM A WINDOW.

    Late on Saturday night Miss Eileen Clarke, 22, an actress, fell from the upper window at Pacifia Mansions, Woolloomooloo, and, crashing heavily ...

    Article : 147 words
  27. REPLY BY AEROPLANE.

    From the Mayor of Launceston to His Worship the Mayor of Hobart. My Dear Mr. Mayor,—Your letter of even date, delivered per "The Mercury ...

    Article : 140 words
  28. CAMPBELL TOWN.

    The aeroplane, with special copica of "The Mercury," arrived 45 minutes behind time, and there was a large concourse in the streets. Copies of "The ...

    Article : 56 words
  29. CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES.

    Congregational Manse, Bagdad, 27/10/19. To the Proprietor "Mercury," Hobart. Dear Sir,—By aeroplane this morning I received your complimentary copy of ...

    Article : 146 words
  30. WESTBURY.

    The aeroplane arrived here at 9.50, and there was a great crowd to see it. There was intense excitement as the machine circled around and dropped the papers ...

    Article : 149 words
  31. MAYOR OF LAUNCESTON TO "MERCURY."

    From the Mayor of Launceston to Messrs. Davies Bros. Ltd., Hobart. Dear Sirs,—I am duly in receipt of your letter of even date, per aeroplane, ...

    Article : 126 words
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