The metropolitan courses on Saturday, despite a large number of regular players being away on holidays, were fully occupied, and some exciting finishes were ...
Article : 621 wordsC.C. II. (Queensland), winner of the Australian 12ft. skiff championship, sailed in Sydney Harbour. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 15 wordsC.C. II. scored an easy win in the final Test race for the 12ft. Australian championship, sailed on the upper reaches of the Harbour ...
Article : 261 wordsIntense heat made the playing conditions trying for competitors in the Cumberland tennis championships at Pratten Park jesterdsy, when the ...
Article : 334 wordsFire.—A fire occurred at Rutlands' Boarding House in Margaret-street at midday yesterday, when the brigade, on arrival, found the kitchen on fire. ...
Article : 61 wordsBecause a lady, declined to travel from France to explain the disappearance of a valuable necklace, a Liverpool case ended with dramatic ...
Article : 540 wordsRabbit Inspector.—The Tweed-Lismore Pastures Protection Beard has appointed Mr. J. Irvine, of Dunoon, as rabbit inspector. He will make an inspection of ...
Article : 274 wordslate Mr. H. C. Hawthorn.—The funeral of the late Mr. H. C. Hawthorn took place on Friday morning, a large number of mourners ...
Article : 364 wordsAccident.—Lily Verrall (aged 9 years), residing at Limestone Ridges, met with a nasty accident on Boxing Day. When riding in a paddock she was thrown by a ...
Article : 221 wordsThe sign, "House Full," was placed outside the Empire Theatre on Saturday night long before starting time—a tribute to the popularity of George Ward's "Whirl ...
Article : 335 wordsAn outstanding programme will Be presented at the Valley Theatre to-day. Tuesday, and Wednesday. The features include Thomas Melghan in "The Mating ...
Article : 152 wordsOne of the conditions Imposed on the challengers for the Sayonara Cup is that the challengers shall sail to the port where the contest is to take place. For ...
Article : 218 wordsTo the young folk it would not be a real Christmas if there were no pantomime. The situation has been saved on this occasion by the gorgeous production ...
Article : 525 wordsOwing to the large numbers of patrons of the Majestic Theatre who have been unable to secure seats to witness the pantomime, "Little Jack Homer," the ...
Article : 176 wordsChristmas Tree.—The annual Christmas tree in connection with St. Luke's Church of England was held in the Farmers' Hall. Rev. A. W. Gilbert declared the ...
Article : 400 wordsSand Garden Competition.—On Boxing Day a sand garden competition was held at Woodgate, 35 competitors taking part. The first prize was awarded to Beryl ...
Article : 188 wordsInterest in the continuous Bogey Handicap having subsided to a great extent inconsequence of the phenomenal cards which have been put in by a well-known ...
Article : 115 wordsThe first heat of this year's Sayonara Cup will he sailed on January 17. The trophy will be awarded to the boat winning the best three races of the series ...
Article : 41 wordsThe final meeting of the year was held in the Shire Office on Thursday. A letter was received from the Ipswich Electric Light Company, advising that it was ...
Article : 222 wordsIt is advised by advertisement in this issue that there will be all night dancing at the Rivoli to-night, New Year's Eve. A special programme has been arranged, ...
Article : 59 wordsCommencing from January 1, the basis of charging for children travelling by steamers of the Interstate Shipping Companies between ports on the Australian ...
Article : 113 wordsThe beauty of Helen of Troy has fascinated poets, dramatists, and authors, from Homer, who made her the heroine of an epic work, to Professor John ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 344 wordsA recent welcome tendency on the part of Japanese publishers is the serious intention of introducing Japanese current literature to foreign ...
Article : 429 wordsFete.—A fete organised by the Ladles' Guild In aid of the building fund was held in the new church hall, Bribie Island, on Friday afternoon, December 28. ...
Article : 181 wordsThe Nellie Bramley Company made a welcome reappearance after their week's holiday, at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, in the Avery Hopwood farce, "Fair ...
Article : 355 wordsMotor Gymkhana.—A motor gymkhana was held on Boxing Day. under the auspices of the Chinchilla branch R.A.C.Q. There was not a large attendance owing ...
Article : 148 wordsThe director of the "Last Laugh" has contributed another masterpiece in "Faust," which will be the main attraction at the Wintergarden on Thursday ...
Article : 155 wordsChristmas Celebrations.—Christmas was observed very quietly here, many of the residents leaving for the seaside and other holiday resorts. Business men ...
Article : 84 wordsSports.—On Boxing Day sports were held at Virginia in aid of the Public Hall funds. The weather was cloudy, but fine, throughout. The attendance was ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 281 wordsSocial and Dance.—The committee and members of the Murgon Town Band held an enjoyable dance in the School of Arts on December 28. During the evening ...
Article : 100 wordsAn outstanding bill of fare will be presented to patrons of the Tivoli Theatro to-day, Tuesday, and Wednesday It is an ideal bill with which to close the old ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 434 wordsPresentation.—Mr. B. Thomson, conductor of St. Luke's Church of England choir at Kin Kin, who 18 leaving the district shortly, was farewelled at his ...
Article : 56 wordsChristmas Trees.—The annual picnic and Christmas tree celebrations in connection with the Marburg Church of Christ Sunday School was held in the show grounds ...
Article : 179 wordsTaking the Hones for a dip a t Wellington Point yesterday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 13 wordsChristmas Tree.—The annual fete and Christmas Tree organised by the members of the Church of england, proved very successful. The various stalls conducted ...
Article : 51 wordsBy way of an official opening an at home was held at the Redcliffe golf course on Saturday afternoon. The weather was ideal, and the fairways of ...
Article : 217 wordsChristmas Tree.—The St. John's Lutheran Church congregation held their Christmas service on Christmas night. Pastor Eckert, of Laidley, conducted the ...
Article : 41 wordsAmbulance Sports.—The Ambulance committee at Landsborough organised most successful sports, which were held at the council's reserve at South Caloundra on ...
Article : 172 wordsChristmas Tree.—The congregation of the Lutheran Church. Coolana, assembled to celebrate their annual Christmas [?] Pastor Rhode, of Hatton Vale, conducted ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Mon 31 Dec 1928, Page 8
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