Although the Lang Ministry is not deviating from its aim to hang on to office the path is still strewn with thorns, for dissatisfaction prevails in ...
Article : 735 wordsThe Pacific Cable Board entertained at luncheon to-day public men and representatives of the professional, financial, and commercial communities at the Hotel ...
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Advertising : 434 wordsR.S.S.I.L.A. Meeting.—Considerable business was transacted at the quarterly meeting of the Moreton District branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. at the Memorial Hall ...
Article : 341 wordsPatrick Estate School.—The annual breaking-up treat was held at the Patrick Estate State School on Friday last in the school grounds. The children were ...
Article : 420 wordsOpening of Bridie.—About 50 residents and councillors of the Goolman Shire Council were present at the official opening of the bridge over Reynolds Creek, ...
Article : 362 wordsFailed to Vote.—In the Toowoomba Summons Court yesterday, before Mr. F. C. M. Burne, P.M., for breaches of the Commonwealth Electoral Act, in failing to vote ...
Article : 424 wordsHarbour Board.—On December 10 the Cairns Collector of Harbour Dues (Mr. G. Gorton) reported to the Harbour Board that a lugger, the Minerva, had arrived ...
Article : 454 wordsFishing.—The fishing in the river has been good. Many good catches have been made. Mr. White made a good haul, his best catch being a 15lb. jew. ...
Article : 151 wordsWeather.—The past couple of days have been extremely hot and dry. Sunday, December 12, was very hot and sultry. The temperature at 1 p.m. was 91deg., ...
Article : 370 wordsIn his speech proroguing Parliament, his Majesty the King said: "I rejoiced at the opportunity given by the recent meeting of the Imperial Conference to ...
Article : 335 wordsThe explorer, Dr. W. T. Grenfell, before returning to Labrador, suggests that it would be inspiring for people throughout the Empare to dine at the ...
Article : 157 wordsValedictory.—A large and representative gathering of the residents of Clifton and district assembled at the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon to farewell Mr. ...
Article : 306 wordsDetails of the provisional agreemsnt for the amalgamation of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney and the Bank of Victoria are contained in a ...
Article : 396 wordsInflux of Visitors.—Preparations are steadily being made here for the comfort of the large number of visitors known to be coming at Christmas. The Shire ...
Article : 119 wordsThe King has accepted an Empire Christmas pudding, made from the Marketing Board's recipe, consisting of Australian sultanas, raisins, and currants, ...
Article : 50 wordsSchool of Arts.—The monthly meeting of the School of Arts Committee was held on Thursday evening, December 9. The vice-president (Mr. J. P. Barrett) ...
Article : 104 wordsEuchre Party.—A euchre party and dance was held in the Convent School on Saturday night in aid of the convent funds. The prize winners were as follows:—Ladies: ...
Article : 63 wordsIn the House of Commons to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Stanley Baldwin) said that when legislation was introduced in the next session to effect the change ...
Article : 88 wordsThe Australian Press Associations understands that when the Liaison Officer (Mr. Casey) returns to Australia next year there is a strong probability that ...
Article : 94 wordsHospital Committee.—Mr. A. J. Heap presided over the monthly meeting of the Stanley Memorial Hospital Committee on December 11. The resignation of ...
Article : 265 wordsApart from the fact that he is the fust civilian Freeman of Canterbury since 1702, the Prime Minister of Australia (Mr. S. Bruce), at his afternoon visit ...
Article : 474 wordsSchool Picnic.—On Friday, December 10, a school picnic was given to the Maroochydore State School children on the fine esplanade, with its shady trees. Three ...
Article : 218 wordsSunday School Anniversary.—The Salvation Army Sunday School anniversary took place, in Taras Hall on Monday night, when there was a good attendance ...
Article : 194 wordsMr. E. G. Brooke, divisional manager of the Eastern Extension Cable Company, made the following statement yesterday on the reduction of cable rates:—"It is ...
Article : 434 wordsReferring to-day to the withdrawal of [?]is resignation, the chairman of the Australian Commonwealth Shipping Board (Mr. H. G. B. Larkin) said there ...
Article : 104 wordsAfter passing through the House of Commons and the Senate, the Supply Bill authorising the expenditure of 64,000,000 dollars (£12,800,000), portion of last ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Fri 17 Dec 1926, Page 20
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