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  2. PUZZLES

    As the train from Brisbane travelled at 45 miles an hour and the Gympie train at 15 miles, an hour, they wonld together cover the distance between the ...

    Article : 117 words
  3. PUZZLING

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 681 words
  4. FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS

    ADAM LINDSAY GORDON, whose vivid and picturesque pictures of bush life in Australia find many admirers, was born of British parents in Fayal, one ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 898 words
  5. THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS

    THE beautiful islands of the Soutb Seas have aptly been called the Lotus Islands, the Islands of Delight, and no better description could be given ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,245 words
  6. LITERARY COMPETITION

    SENIOR AWARD.—Mavis Jackson, 93 Rockbourne-terrace, Upper Paddington. Subject: The Crime Novel. JUNIOR AWARD.—Estelle Lind, Leigh-street, Coorparoo. Subject: The Daily Newspaper. ...

    Article : 32 words
  7. MORE TO CRACK

    I'm long, I'm short, I'm crooked, straight. Sometimes I'm swift and sometimes slow; I'm sometimes.high and sometimes Iow. ...

    Article : 153 words
  8. SENIOR AWARD.

    THE craze for crime novels is growing. at an amassing rate. It is growing at both ends, for the readers increase in number and appetite and then ...

    Article : 265 words
  9. JUNIOR AWARD.

    THE newsboys were harrying to a d fro with bundles of early morning papers under their arms, crying, in tremulous trebles, "Da-aily Mail!" One ...

    Article : 616 words
  10. WEEKLY ESSAYS

    This competition (for which book prizes will be awarded) will be continued. Senior and junior competitors to select their own subjects. The competition Saturday. ...

    Article : 86 words
  11. TRAVELLERS'

    A FATHER and his little boy were haying a discussion on legal matters. "What is a retaining fee?" asked the little boy. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 79 words
  12. UNFRIENDLY.

    A woman was buying golf balls to give to her husband on his birthday. "Which sort does ho like?" asked the shop assistant. ...

    Article : 61 words
  13. Listening-In

    A TRAVELLER got into conversation with a stranger in a railway carriage. "Do you believe in the survival of the fittest?" asked the traveller. ...

    Article : 333 words
  14. Wirelessed

    THE manager of a lange drapery store was interrupted by the entry of an agitated assistant "We've just caught a woman who has ...

    Article : 56 words
  15. Advertising

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    Advertising : 12 words
  16. WORD PERFECT.

    At a singing competition the local baritone sang The Village Blacksmith, and was confident of being placed first. On the result being declared he was ...

    Article : 94 words
  17. HEARTLESS.

    "I am very proud of my paintings," declared the artist. "I think I shau hold an exhibition of my work." "Well, take my tip," commented the ...

    Article : 42 words
  18. SAFE.

    The prisoner was not professionally represented. Before proceeding with the case, the judge said: "Your offence is 8 serious one. If you are convicted, it ...

    Article : 79 words
  19. PARSON'S PROBLEM.

    A clergyman caused a slight sensation among his congregation, particularly among those mathematically inclined, on giving out a hymn. ...

    Article : 70 words
  20. CUTTING.

    He had talked about himself till she could endure it so longer. "It costs a great deal more than one would think to become a broad-minded ...

    Article : 49 words
  21. TOMMY KNEW.

    The visiting school inspector wrote the word "thief" on the blackboard, and then turned to the class. "Now, young man," he said ...

    Article : 99 words
  22. ANOTHER SIGN.

    She was resplendent in a complete new spring outfit. "Do you know, Mrs. Barker," she whispered to her neighbour, "business ...

    Article : 81 words
  23. TO THE POINT.

    A young author wrote asking the editor his definition of the perfect short story. The editor replied that it must be ...

    Article : 72 words
  24. A GRADUAL PROCESS.

    Litte Betty, like most other children, never wanted to go to bed. One evening she wag naughty, and as a punishmeat her mother placed her on a chair ...

    Article : 85 words
  25. A FAMILY AFFAIR.

    The meeting was interrupted by the entrance of one who made his way to the platform and whispered excitedly to the chairman. ...

    Article : 90 words
  26. NEARER THE MARK.

    The rather heavily-built woman seated herself in the shoe shop. "I want a pair of dainty, brown shoes," she told the assistant. ...

    Article : 68 words
  27. THE SERENADER.

    Thro Now ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 11 words
  28. OMINOUS.

    Two football teams had played a number of drawn matches and it was decided to engage a professional referee for a deciding game. ...

    Article : 67 words
  29. SOUND ADVICE.

    Mr. Henpeck ordered bis meal and waited patiently for it to be served. Half way through the second course the waiter came up quietly to his ...

    Article : 85 words
  30. ANY OFFERS?

    Henry had been friendly with Mary for over 10 years. In all that time he had never suggested that they should marry. ...

    Article : 107 words
  31. MAKING SURE.

    A sailor stuck his Lead in the door of the public bar and said: "Does anybody in here want to fight?" Nobody said a word and the sailor ...

    Article : 68 words
  32. UNNECESSARY.

    A school inspector was shocked at the untidy condition of the boys. He gave a lecture to some of the older ones. "Don't yon think." he said, "it would ...

    Article : 97 words
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