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  2. A Page for Boys and Girls.

    MANY and thrilling are the adventures we have had here in Brisbane during the past week, for the Show always provides plenty of both, ...

    Article : 449 words
  3. SIMPLE CONJURING TRICKS.

    IN this trick the useful match box comes into favour again. It really is wonderful how many interesting tricks are performed with matches and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 881 words
  4. Our Goodningt Story.

    "Yesterday I helped the teacher," said Konglk, the big Eskimo boy who was walking home from school with Meetuk, "and he gave me two ship ...

    Article : 1,014 words
  5. From My Letter Bag.

    All letters and stories most bear the name, address, and age of sendet clearly written, and should be addressed to "Sally Horner," "Courier" ...

    Article : 1,165 words
  6. CARNIVAL WEEK FOR SCOUTS.

    The date for the final receipt of entries for competitions —August 19-will mark a definite advance in the arrangements for "Scout Week," to be observed in Queensland between September 9 and 16. This carnival of Scouting, which ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,452 words
  7. A "MAZING" JOURNEY.

    Last time we took a maze journey round France, and a long but very interesting one it was. Now, for a change, we will travel about Ireland. Commence at Belfast, and following the maze roads, being careful not to cross any black lines, journey to Galway, and from ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 80 words
  8. Senior Drawing Prize.

    Drawn by May M'Culloch, Annerley Road, Annerley (aged 16). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 12 words
  9. Junior Drawing Prize.

    Drawn by Alan Henderson, Dudley Street, Sherwood (aged 9 years). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 13 words
  10. Felicity and the Brownie.

    FELICITY was a "new chum." Three months ago she had come out from England to her big-hearted Uncle Bi[?] in Australia. Felicity liked both Uncle ...

    Article : 620 words
  11. Try This.

    HERE is a very, amusing little thing to try. Put a piece of paper on a table, and, with a pencil in each, hand, make a W with your left hand and am ...

    Article : 84 words
  12. Cubs' Handicrafts.

    Wolf Cubs in all parts of Queensland are making models for the Scoutcraft show. The members of this group are holding ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 32 words
  13. Is Seeing Believing?

    When looking at the circle in the diagram below it appears to bulge towards the lower part. That it is a true circle can be proved by ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 33 words
  14. Competition Results.

    THE competition in connection with the business transactions of a traveller and his firm proved a little too much for most of our ...

    Article : 77 words
  15. Miss Piggy's Bonnet.

    Of her bonnet Miss Piggy" is really most vain, And she walks with an air of the utmost disdain; ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 44 words
  16. Don Bradman.

    DON BRADMAN is a mighty man; He slogs the ball for fours; He often makes a hundred, And gets a warm applause. ...

    Article : 30 words
  17. Undimmed Lights.

    IN the town of Medicine Hat, Canada, the street lights are left burning all day. This is because the town's supply comes from a natural ...

    Article : 51 words
  18. Birthday Greetings.

    THIS week our best birthday greetings are sent to the following members. "Jane," of Brinsop. "Killarney," ...

    Article : 201 words
  19. Another Word Problem.

    IN how many different ways is it possible to read the word "MADAM" in the accompanying diagram? You may go as you please, upwards, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 129 words
  20. Question and Answer.

    WHAT is pain?—A mortal's testing. What is fear?—A thing for besting. What is hate?—A crimson blindness. ...

    Article : 50 words
  21. A Changing Duckling.

    Here is a little duckling waving his wings. The puzzle is to change him into a baby bunny without adding a line to the sketch. This is done by ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 47 words
  22. A Good Trick.

    GIVE an ordinary cork to a friend and ask him to drop it on a table from a height of about 5 inches so that it will alight in an erect ...

    Article : 159 words
  23. How Clever!

    WHEN sitting round a camp fire, or watching a bush fire, or even lighting the fire at home, ask your companions if they would be willing ...

    Article : 120 words
  24. A Hint to Swimmers.

    IT is great fun to go swimming from a boat, either on the river or at sea. But when your swim is over do remember that there is a right and a ...

    Article : 79 words
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