Fire at a Dance.—(But for the prompt action of the firemen on duty on Tuesday night a serious outbreak of fire might have occurred at the Town Hall. Flames ...
Article : 209 words"Any attempt to give an artificial stimulus to migration is bound to fail was one of the assertions made by the Premier (Mr. M'Cormack) yesterday, in ...
Article : 624 wordsAt the Imperial Dairy Show to-day Australia swept the board in Colonial butter competitions, taking all medals in both classes. ...
Article : 297 wordsMr. L. R. Macgregor (Director of the Queensland Producers' Association) is visiting Cairns. Archbishop Duhing (President of the ...
Article : 596 wordsConditions still disturbed over all Southern waters, with fresh to strong north-wtst to westerly winds, and moderate to rough sea. ...
Article : 1,811 wordsR.S.S.I.L.A.—The Redlands sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. entertained a party of "Diggers" (42nd Battalion) from Brisbane, on 16th inst. A cricket match was ...
Article : 203 wordsNew Race Club.—A new race club has been formed, and representatives waited on the Shire Council with a request that the shire hand the course over to three ...
Article : 99 wordsMill Crushing.—The Mossman Mill, for the week ended October 9, crushed 4507 tons of cane; to date the figure is 42.722, The c.c.s. for the week was 13.83; ...
Article : 85 wordsSurprise Party.—An enjoyable evening was spent at a surprise party at the home of Mrs. J. M'Guire, sen., the object of the visit being to make a presentation to ...
Article : 107 wordsGarden Fete.—Mr. E. Brodie's residence was the scene of a successful fete on. October 16, the proceeds going to the funds of St. Thomas' Church of ...
Article : 314 wordsHotel Licenses.—In the Licensing Court on October l8, before Mr. A. Ferguson, P.M., the licensing fees of all the hotels in Southport were increased ...
Article : 122 wordsPersonal.—Mr. and Mrs. Harris and family are spending a holiday, here.—Mr. and Mrs. Lamont, of the "Point," have returned from England, after a six ...
Article : 113 wordsMr. M. J. E. Squire, of the Department of Agriculture, who is investigating the pests at present attacking the potato crops on the Tweed, visited North Arm ...
Article : 338 wordsEuchre Party.—A progressive auchre party and dance was held in Lunn's Hall, on Friday, October 15, in aid of the funds' of the local hospital, The ladies' prize ...
Article : 180 wordsVaiedictory.—The Rev. and Mrs. A. M'D. Hassell entertained the members of the Parochial Council of St. Andrew's Church of England at a banquet at the ...
Article : 120 wordsFarm Work.—Several farmers are now busy planting, maize being the chief crop. Owing to the uncertainty. Of the price of cotton for the coming season, very little ...
Article : 120 wordsThe death of Mr. P. R. Macdonald, of Coominya, occurred at a private hospital in Ipswich on October 11, at the age of 42 yeas. The late Mr. Macdonald ...
Article : 558 wordsAmbulance Brigade.—At the monthly meeting of the Committee of the Roma Ambulance Brigade the chairman (Mr. R. B. Collins) presiding the superintendent ...
Article : 56 wordsCricket Club Benefit.—A dance in aid of the Alpha Cricket Club, held in Ryan's Hall, was well attended. A chocolate valtz was won by Mr. E. Dendle and ...
Article : 37 wordsPresentation.—A pleasing ceremony took place at the conclusion of the ambulance class on October 16. Mr. V. H. Dow, on behalf of the students, presented ...
Article : 197 wordsWool sales were held to-day, when 11,444 bales were catalogued, and sales, including Private transactions, amounted to 10,741 bales. The market ruled without change ...
Article : 150 wordsPersonal.—Mr. Bryce, sen. (Felton) is visiting his native place for the "Back to Shoalhaven" celebrations. Garden Fete.—A garden fete and social ...
Article : 145 wordsThe revenue at the recent Royal Show Soared from nearly £10,000 in 1925 to £14,000 in 1926, according to a report submitted by the secretary (Mr. H. J. ...
Article : 73 wordsFarewell Tea.—Prior to their departure for Brisbane, where they will, reside in future, Mesdames Farry and Walsh were entertained by the ladies of tlio district ...
Article : 137 wordsAn important meeting dealing with the sugar growers' organisations in the Cairns district was held at the office of the Farmers' Organisation in Cairns. The ...
Article : 268 wordsMr. Joe Fanning, who has spent 17 years in'New Guinea, returned to Port Moresby by the Morinda to-day, and will proceed direct to th'e gold area. He ...
Article : 128 wordsThe members of the Empire Parliamentary delegation left for Tasmania this afternoon by the Nairana. They were ucompanied by the President of the ...
Article : 138 wordsIn the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. J. S. Kerr asked the Minister for Railways:- (1) Is it a fact that a number of ...
Article : 159 wordsThe October series of Melbourne wool sales came to a close to-day, when, three firms of selling brokers brought forward catalogues totalling 8209 bales. As ...
Article : 261 words"You will all be pleased to hear that cable advice has been received that Queensland eggs on the London market have sold at the same price as that paid ...
Article : 347 wordsMrs. Elliott Lynn, Britain's only woman aviator, has caused a sensation in the living world by announcing her retirement as a protest against male ...
Article : 179 wordsA verdict of "not guilty," on the grounds of insanity, was returned by the jury, to-day in the case of William Frederick Currey, who was charged at ...
Article : 84 wordsBaron Byng of Vimy, who recently retired from the position of GovernorGeneral of Canada, has been raised to a Viscountcy. He will retain the title ...
Article : 55 wordsA second compulsory conference to deal with the dispute at Pelaw and Richmond Main collieries has been summoned by the Chairman of the Coal Tribunal (Mr. ...
Article : 74 wordsMounted Constable Pratt (27) was found shot dead in his room at the Police Barracks. His service revolver was lying alonge[?]de, and a bullet had entered the ...
Article : 64 wordsA warder at Pentridge Gaol, Melbourne, has been suspended. It is alleged by the authorities that he had been posting letters from prisoners to their relatives ...
Article : 46 wordsProfessor Holme (of Sydney), after visiting the best carillons in Europe and America, is of the opinion that it will be unfair if Sydney's carillon loses any ...
Article : 113 wordsRussia's trade with European countries during the past financial year showed a unfavourable balance of 86,100,000 roubles (£8,610,000) compared with 152,900,000 ...
Article : 53 wordsAt the sitting of the Circuit Court yesterday, before his Honour Mr. Justice Webb, Keith Cowley (23) was charged with having committed an indecent offence ...
Article : 93 wordsMessrs. M'Phie apd Co. had a yarding of 210 horses at their sales to-day. The attendance was fair, and included local buyers and those who regularly attend ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 wordsIn answer to Mr. Maxwell, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Minister for Works (Mr Kirwan) stated that the estimated cost of additions and ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Thu 21 Oct 1926, Page 13
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