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  2. £7 A LB.

    "Our air mail costs us £20,000 a ton in subsidy. That is taken from the official figures of the Civil Aviation Department," said ...

    Article : 115 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Cricket.—At the annual meeting of the Luscombe Cricket Club. the following officials were elected:—Patron, Mr. T. F. Plunkett, M.L.A.; president, Mr. W. ...

    Article : 152 words
  4. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL ANNUAL SPORTS.

    Left to right:—Akes, winner of the junior high jump; Smith II., winner of the junior championship cup (left).congratulates Lewis, winner of the senior championship cup; Bayless I. (nearest camera) winning the 75yds. under 12. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 44 words
  5. STANTHORPE.

    Hospital Meeting.—A special meeting of the Stanthorpe Hospital committee was held on Tuesday, when Mr. A. G. Glover was re-elected to the position of ...

    Article : 210 words
  6. COMMONWEALTH BANK.

    The return of the Commonwealth Bank as at August 29 is colourless. The note issue is unchanged. Other items amone the liabilities of the Issue Department ...

    Article : 306 words
  7. ALL BRITISH TALKING PICTURES FOR BRISBANE.

    A section of the representative gathering at Lennon's Hotel yesterday on the occasion of the luncheon arranged by Mr. Ernest Turnbull (managing director of British Dominions Films, Ltd.) to mark the opening this evening of His Majesty's Theatre as an all-British "talkie" house. From left to right at the top table are:—Messrs. C. H. Briggs, C. Derrick, A. E. Moore, Ernest Turnbull, M. P. Hynes (Minister for Labour and Industry), P. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 84 words
  8. OUTSIZE CABBAGE.

    This giant drum head cabbage was grown by Mrs. Henricksen, of Graceville. It measures 38in. across, and weighs 221b. To boil it whole would present a kitchen problem. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 31 words
  9. DALBY.

    Valedictory.—The members of St. Thomas Presbyterian Church tendered a farewell to the Rev. W. M'C. Maitland, Who, for about three years, has been in ...

    Article : 124 words
  10. WARRA.

    Tennis—A team from 16-Mile Creek visited Brigalow on August 27, and after an enjoyable day's tennis were defeated by 19 games. ...

    Article : 184 words
  11. BRISBANE BOYS GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS MEETING.

    On the left is G. Y. Vowles, winner of the championship hurdles, open, and tied for first in the championship high jump, open. In the centre is N. Y. M'Callum, who recorded 10 2-5sec in winning the 100yds. open championship. On the right competitors are shown negotiating one of the obstacles in the novelty race. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 61 words
  12. Solar Shadow Bands.

    E. J. Kennedy, secretary of the Royal Astronomical Society, reveals I that solar shadow bands, the existence of which has often been ...

    Article : 74 words
  13. GRANTHAM

    Methodist Church.—At a shilling evening held in the Methodist Church, the function was arranged by the Ladies Guild. The programme was contributed ...

    Article : 63 words
  14. ST. GEORGE.

    St George Hospital.—Receipts for July were £145/11/11; and expenditure £255/1/11. Doctor's Generosity.—The Balonne Shire ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. C.W.A.

    The August meeting of the Milmerran branch of the Country Women's Association took the form of a birthday party it being the 8th birthday of the branch. ...

    Article : 412 words
  16. DULACCA.

    Improved Road.—The Main Roads Board contract work on the North Dulacca road is nearly completed, and should prove a boon to travellers, especially in wet ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. AMAZING COLLECTION OF ALLEGED STOLEN GOODS.

    Allegedly stolen property, valued at approximately £400, which was seized by plain clothes constables attached to Roma Street Police Station at a house at Milton yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  18. MA MA CREEK.

    Presentation.—At a social function a presentation was made to Mr. F. Petersen by Mr. J. M'Garva, supported by Messrs. H. C. Sutton, J. Philp, and W. Neale, on ...

    Article : 39 words
  19. TOOGOOLAWAH.

    Tennis Tournament.—A Boston handicap tennis tournament was held in aid of the Toogoolawah Patriotic Fund, on the town courts, on August 27. The winners were ...

    Article : 32 words
  20. PEAK CROSSING.

    Arbor Day.—At the Arbor Day celebration at the Peak Mountain State School, three trees were planted under Mr. Bradshaw's supervision. ...

    Article : 63 words
  21. CLIFTON.

    Ambulance Benefit.—A benefit dance and euchre tournament was held at Back Plains on August 27, in aid of the funds of the Chiton Ambulance Centre. ...

    Article : 87 words
  22. ABERCORN.

    Tennis.—On August 27 a tennis match was played at Cynthia, between Abercorn and Cynthia schools, resulting in a win for Abercorn by 91 games to 68. A match ...

    Article : 46 words
  23. CALOUNDRA.

    Fishing.—Some very une fish are being caught. Mr. R. R. Tilney landed several flathead, weighing from 41b. to 71b., and there ere also plenty of bream, with ...

    Article : 33 words
  24. CHARTERS TOWERS.

    Mining.—One of the latest crushings put through at the Venus mill from the Sunrise Show at Lolworth yielded 146 ounces of gold from 37 tons of stone. This ...

    Article : 230 words
  25. BLACKALL.

    Blackall Hospital Board.—At the monthly meeting held on August 23 the financial statement showed a credit balance of £140; and accounts amounting to £98/11/7 as ...

    Article : 51 words
  26. MT. LARCOM.

    Social Service League.—A branch of the Social Service League has been formed in Mt. Larcom. Mr. J. Cummings was elected chairman, and Mr. N. K[?]orgaard, ...

    Article : 103 words
  27. PIALBA.

    Visit of Dr. Earle Page—A party consisting of the Leader of the Federal Country Party (Dr. Earle Page) and Mr. B. H. Corser, Ms. H. R., and several others visited ...

    Article : 53 words
  28. GOOVIGEN.

    Accidents.—While engaged in scrub cutting near Goovigen on August 28 Mr. A. Dellar stumbled and fell, the axe coming down on top of his left hand, almost ...

    Article : 76 words
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  30. DAGUN.

    New Bridge.—Mr. H. A. Bruce, the Minister for Public Works, has notified Mr. E. H. C. Clayton, M.L.A., member for the Wide Bay Electorate that tho Main Roads ...

    Article : 57 words
  31. GREENMOUNT.

    Football and Golf.—Greenmount footballers had a runaway victory at Nobby on August 28, when, in a curtain-raiser to the final of St. Vincent's Cup, they ...

    Article : 67 words
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  33. COOROY.

    Show Society Benefit.—The members of the Cooroy Amateur Comedy Company staged the three-act comedy, "High Flying," in the Memorial ...

    Article : 133 words
  34. GLADSTONE.

    Police Court.—Ernest James Henry and John Henry Wood pleaded guilty on August 30, before Messrs, T. W. Eite and D. Tudman, Js.P., to a charge of stealing ...

    Article : 165 words
  35. KAIMKILLENBUN.

    Inter-Troop Competitions.—The Kaimkillenbun No. 1 team won by 257 points a rifle shooting competition which was held on August 27, between teams from the ...

    Article : 34 words
  36. LISMORE.

    Farmers club.—The second annual show of the Junior Farmers Club at Woodburn was officially opened by Mr. J. T. Beld, M.L.A. for Casino, who said that the ...

    Article : 99 words
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