Throughout yesterday the greatest interest was maintained in the flight, and people crowded around "The Mercury" board to obtain progress reports. ...
Article : 147 wordsNo commercial enttirprise that has ever been undertaken in Tasmania has created such enthusiasm and such widespread interest as the delivery of "The ...
Article : 171 wordsConsiderable interest was manifested when it was announced that "The Mercury" would be delivered at Perth on Monday morning per aeroplane, and all ...
Article : 91 wordsW. Miller, Esq., President Launceston Chamber of Commerce, Launceston. Dear Mr. Miller,—Through the courtesy and business enterprise of the ...
Article : 394 wordsEverybody 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 wordsA 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 wordsAn 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 wordsThe 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 wordsLAUNCESTON, 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 wordsThe drought throughout the South African Union, except on the coastal belt, is assuming an alarming aspect, and is described as the worst ...
Article : 69 wordsAt 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 ...
Article : 2,519 wordsThe 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. ...
Article : 41 wordsThe 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 wordsWhen 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 wordsMr. 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 wordsGreat 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 wordsThe 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 wordsIn the course of a review of the industrial position, the President of the Victorian Employers' Federation (Mr. Ernest E. Kemp), addressing a ...
Article : 275 wordsMonday, 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe Right Worshipful the Mayor, Town-hall, Launceston. My Dear Mr. Mayor,—I am embracing the opportunity given by the first flight ...
Article : 159 wordsThe 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"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 ...
Article : 1,308 wordsResidents 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 wordsLate on Saturday night Miss Eileen Clarke, 22, an actress, fell from the upper window at Pacifia Mansions, Woolloomooloo, and, crashing heavily ...
Article : 147 wordsFrom 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 wordsThe 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 wordsCongregational Manse, Bagdad, 27/10/19. To the Proprietor "Mercury," Hobart. Dear Sir,—By aeroplane this morning I received your complimentary copy of ...
Article : 146 wordsThe 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 wordsFrom 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, ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 28 Oct 1919, Page 5
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