FLORAL CLOCK. This clock, just installed at Taronga Park, Sydney, is a combination of timekeeper and flower led. The dial is a mass of flowers, difference in colour being used to indicate the divisions. The hands also carry floral growth as they move round the face of the clock. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 52 wordsTanks were used to right the ill-fated Rye Harbour (Sussex) lifeboat, which capsized in a 70-mile per hour gale recently. The whole of the crew of seventeen were drowned. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 31 wordsMR. THOMAS BUCKLAND, President of the Bank of New South Wales. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 11 wordsTHE WORLD'S GREATEST DAM. The largest dam in the world, at Bhatgar, near Poona (India), has just been completed after 15 years' work. It was designed by Mr. Pooley, of Bombay, and is one of the greatest engineering achievements of India. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 43 wordsThe waterpool in the Botanic Gardens, which is a popular rendezvous for the children, is these days a perpetual source of happiness. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 22 wordsA blue metal path for the new Kyogle line, between Dutton Park and Fairfield. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 17 wordsWhen Mr. Stanley Baldwin (Prime Minister of Great Britain) said recently that "the business of a business manager was approximating to some ...
Article : 413 wordsSt. Oswald's Sunday School.—The annual basket picnic took place on December 21, in Mr. T. A. Hodgson's puddock. A programme of athletic events ...
Article : 143 wordsAn overhead bridge at Dutton Park for the new Kyogle line. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 13 wordsPea Rifle Accident.—While out shooting with two boys, "Tod" Walker, son of Mr. A. W. Walker, Killarney, had the misfortune, owing to the ...
Article : 450 wordsThe Weather.—Ideal holiday weather prevailed during the Christmas season. A few light showers fell, but each morning broke fine and cool. ...
Article : 93 wordsAccident.—As the result of a fall from a see-saw, on Thursday night Allan Schmidt, of Berndale, sustained a fractured left forearm. The ...
Article : 79 wordsPresentation.—On Thursday, December 20, Mr. E. B. Crosley, of Yaralla, was entertained by a large and representative gathering of citizens at a farewell social. ...
Article : 102 wordsChurch Official Welcomed.—Mr. L. Kentish, of King's College, Brisbane, who recently took charge of the Eumuncil-Yandina station of the Methodist Church for ...
Article : 73 wordsChristmastide.—Christmastide was quietly spent in Rosewood. The shops, which were bedecked with greenery remained opened on Monday night, and there was ...
Article : 312 wordsPromotions.—Mr. L. Clemens, manager of the Lismore branch of the Bank of New South Wales, has been promoted to Sydney as manager of the ...
Article : 154 wordsChristmas Trade.—There was a large crowd in the town on Christmas Eve, and the shops reported good business. Beautiful cool weather prevailed. There was an ...
Article : 140 wordsCar Destroyed.—Early on Christmas morning, Mr. Geo. H. Hayes, a car-driver, was driving a passenger from the railway station to her home at Carlton-terrace, ...
Article : 444 wordsH.A.C.B. Society.—Bro. F. P. Power presided over the quarterly meeting of Saint Michael's branch, H.A.C.B. Society. Accounts amounting to £81/3/10 were ...
Article : 145 wordsEuchre Tournament.—The final euchre tournament of the series in aid of the funds of the School of Arts, which took place on Friday evening last proved very ...
Article : 179 wordsConfirmation Service.—Six candidates, who were examined recently, were confirmed on Sunday, December 23, by Pastor Temme, in the Zion Lutheran Church. The ...
Article : 185 wordsBoxing Day Functions.—The result of the Boxing Day sports showed a net profit of £21. The dance in the evening in the School of Arts had to be abandoned. ...
Article : 48 wordsDance.—Blue and gold streamers, relieved with coloured balloons and rows of artificial flowers, formed the decorations for the dance promoted by a ...
Article : 148 wordsChristmas Tree.—An enjoyable evening was spent by the Sunday school children on Christmas night. The teachers had provided a young pine tree, and planted it ...
Article : 64 wordsChristmas Tree.—The annual Christmas tree in connection with the Progress Association was held in the Memorial Hall on Friday, December 21, a large gathering ...
Article : 64 wordsSchool Picnic.—When the school children broke up for the holidays, a picnic was held on the reserve, and during the afternoon Mr. W. H. Barnes, M.L.A., ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Sat 29 Dec 1928, Page 7
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