The little patients at the Children's Hospital were supremely happy yesterday when the toys provided by the "Courier's" generous readers were distributed from a handsome Christmas tree. The Lieutenant-Governor (Mr. Lennon) and party will not soon forget the joyous spectacle. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 48 wordsThe State Cabinet to-day approved a scheme of Family Endowment. The scheme was subsequently endorsed by the Labour Caucus. It provides for an ...
Article : 301 wordsThe heroine of a thrilling adventure with bloodthirsty Amoy pirates in Chinese waters passed through Brisbane yesterday on the s.s. Tanda, on her way to ...
Article : 784 wordsShortly after 5 p.m. to-day Kenneth Cairns (18), of Marion-place, was killed on Braund-road, Prospect. He was riding a motor cycle, and in swerving to avoid ...
Article : 62 wordsThe first, section of an electrified railway in France was opened from Paris to Vierzon. The train travelled at a rate of 83 miles an hour. ...
Article : 36 wordsThe Tivoli Theatre's current programme will be screened for positively the last time to-day and to-night, the theatre being closed on Christmas Day. The ...
Article : 199 wordsUnabated indignation at the 'Landau judgment is voiced in this morning's papers, which unanimously declare that while German territory is occupied, and ...
Article : 113 wordsA poker "school" in the Hibernian Buildings, Adelaide street, was raided by the police on Wednesday night, and the players and the occupier of the room in ...
Article : 417 wordsPursuing its policy of economy the Railway Department has cut down certain tram services in the Maryborough district. It is announced that one train which goes ...
Article : 81 wordsNeighbours at variance were the parties in an assault case which was heard by Mr. A. P. Tregear, P.M., in the Summons Court yesterday. ...
Article : 142 words"I had it given to me by a friend from Longreach. We were drinking together," said James Ross (33, labourer) in the Police Court yesterday, when, he was ...
Article : 119 wordsThe monthly meeting of the Enoggera Progress Association was held in the Shire Hall, Alderley, on Monday evening Mr. W. Raymont (president) occupied the ...
Article : 236 wordsA very busy time has been the experience of Mission Superintendent Rev. I. Brandon and helpers in dispensing Christmas cheer at the Mission Hall, ...
Article : 192 wordsThe new St. Augustine's R.C. Church, Coolangatta, which will be blessed and opened by Archbishop Duhig on Sunday. A. S. Martin photo. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 24 wordsThe Government has instructed Herr von Hoesch, the Ambassador in Paris, to demand the reopening of the Landau case, and also to officially protest, pointing out ...
Article : 119 wordsThe Wintergarden Theatre will present for the last time to-day and to-night "The Savage," starling Ben Lyon, and "The Beautiful Rebel," starring Marion Davies. ...
Article : 181 wordsTravelling in the Commonwealth liner Jervis Bay, which arrived at Fremantle from England yesterday, were about 30 members of the complement of the ...
Article : 191 wordsThe Executive Council has directed that future polls required to be taken in the shires of Chinchilla, Coomera. Crow's Nest, Emerald (Division 2 and ...
Article : 40 wordsFor the convenience of those leaving the city at an early hour, Mass will be celebrated in St. Stephen's Cathedral at 5 a.m. on Christmas morning ...
Article : 29 wordsGerman journalists, who daily reported the Rouzier case, have sent M. Briand a protest against the Council of War's extraordinary judgment, which is classed as ...
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Advertising : 173 wordsA regulation has been made under the Harbour Boards Act fixing the harbour dues on iron or steel scrap shipped in the port of Brisbane for carriage beyond the ...
Article : 44 wordsThe Whirligigs will present their merry musical farce, "The Waiters," for the last time at the Empire this evening There will be no performance to-morrow ...
Article : 216 wordsFrank Joseph Mooney, licensee of the Hotels Yorke, Stanley-street, South Brisbane, wag fined £10, with 3/6 costs, by Mr. J. S. Berge. P.M., in the Licensing ...
Article : 157 words"It was an outburst of temper; I don't know why I did it, and I'm soiry now," said Archibald Duncan M'Intyre, a middle-aged man, in the Summons Court ...
Article : 146 wordsWhen he was under the influence of liquor, Harry Freeman (23, bricklayer) went into Yet Sun's cafe in Albert- street last Friday night, and, when nobody ...
Article : 82 wordsTwo instances of workmen falling a distance of 25ft. were reported to the police to-day. One man's injuries proved fatal, and the second man was reported to-night ...
Article : 145 wordsMR. John Robert Pinkerton (aged 82 years), whose death has occurred at his home at John-street, Lidcombe, was an old and well-known resident of Lidcombe, ...
Article : 116 wordsA fine picture is now being shown at the Majestic Theatre of special interest to the large numbers of children who flock day and night, to this theatre to ...
Article : 157 wordsTher Salvation Army yesterday distributed 237 parcels of an average cost of 1[?]/ each, to [?] cases. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 20 wordsThe pantomime "Robinson Crusoe" continues to attract large houses at Cremorne Theatre. Miss Queenie Paul makes a charming Robinson Crusoe, and is very ...
Article : 153 wordsThe last few months have been a rather trying period in the local coal industry. The State secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. A. Phillips) said yesterday ...
Article : 134 wordsThe influx of visitors to Brisbane has been very great during the past week, trains from all pans of the State having been crowded, many special trains ...
Article : 152 wordsThe Valley Theatre's current programme will be offered for positively the last times today and to-night, the theatre being closed to-morrow ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Fri 24 Dec 1926, Page 18
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