"The dying thought of the men in the lost R101 was, no doubt, that they were giving their lives for a great adventure."—Sir John Simon, ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 528 wordsMr. Mark Hambourg, the famous Russian pianist, replying to the welcome extended him by a gathering of prominent Brisbane citizens at station 4BC last evening. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 31 wordsThe gathering at Kelvin Grove drill hall last evening on the occasion of the first dance arranged by the social committee of the Australian Army Service Corps. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 32 wordsSir,—Realising the value of space in your columns, but at the same time mindful of the liberality of the Press in permitting the ventilation of public ...
Article : 226 wordsSir,.—I have been reading with interest the letters of "Oarsman" and the rowing notes of "Drive." which have been appearing in the "Courier" at regular ...
Article : 647 wordsLoading copy shells of His Master's Voice records on to the first air mail liner to leave London for Australia. The records were sent by the Gramophone Co., London, to their Australian factory. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 37 wordsMaster Ray Trotter's great dane, King, won the prize for the most faithful dog at the competition held yesterday in connection with the screening of "The Devil to Pay" at the Winter Garden to-day. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 38 wordsThe bonnet of this car, which was standing in Adelaide-street yesterday afternoon, was damaged when a sandbag, used in connection with blasting in Anzac Square, fell on it. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 30 wordsThis panoramic view, taken from North Quay yesterday, shows the northern arch of Grey-street bridge in position, the steelwork of the central arch ready for raising, and the southern section awaiting the advent of the girders. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 42 wordsThe Warwick Town Council meeting on May 11 was presided over by the Mayor (Alderman D. Connolly). It was decided to approach the Home Secretary for an ...
Article : 419 wordsMaize Payments.—The Maize Board has paid a further 5/ on last season's crop, making a total payment of £5/5/ per ton to date. ...
Article : 27 wordsBACK IN A BARREL. This is how Dorothy Brunton will return to Brisbane at His Majesty's next Saturday, when the "Dearest ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 37 wordsChurch of England Euchre Party.—On May 8 a euchre party and dance was held in aid of the Church of England improvement fund. The euchre prizes ...
Article : 53 wordsEidsvold Shire.—A public meeting, convened by the Eidsvold Chamber of Commerce, at which some 200 ratepayers were present, carried resolutions protesting ...
Article : 129 wordsAmbulance Com[?]e.—Councillor H. W. Hinrichsen presided over the monthly meeting of the Clifton Ambulance Committee. The superintendent's report for ...
Article : 56 wordsRugby League.—At a meeting of the South Burnett Rugby League it was arranged to play the first match of the Leitch Cup competition between South ...
Article : 35 wordsSugar Mill Directors.—The election of directors to the Gin Gin sugar mill, resulted in the return of the seven original directors—Messrs. F. A. Reick, W. A. ...
Article : 75 wordsReid's Creek Dance.—A dance was held at Reid's Creek, in aid of the School of Arts. Miss Gladys Lutvey and Mr. P. Burke supplied the music. As a result ...
Article : 145 wordsArbor Day.—Arbor Day was celebrated at the Pimpama Island State School on May 8. Races and sports took place during the day. ...
Article : 57 wordsNarrow Escape.—On May 4 the manager of the Southern Queensland Dairy Company (Mr. Juers) had a narrow escape from a serious accident. He was ...
Article : 85 wordsNew Industry.—The Gympie Chamber of commerce is assisting Mr. W. H. Pritchard, a farmer of the Woondum district, to secure all the information he can ...
Article : 172 wordsCommunity Singing.—Community singing was held on May 11, and proved very successful. Mrs. J. F. Donohue carried out the duties of planist and Mr. N. R. ...
Article : 37 wordsWharf Labourer Fined.—In the Summons Court on May 12, before Mr. O. E. Power, P.M., William Picking, wharf labourer, was fined 30/, and £2/5/6 costs, ...
Article : 46 wordsPoultry Club.—On May 9 a meeting was held to form a poultry club. A committee, with Mr. J. W. Fowler as secretary, was elected to arrange for a visit from a ...
Article : 47 wordsMission.—The Rev. Father Ryan conducted a week's mission in the local Roman Catholic Church. A Communion breakfast was held at which the Sunday ...
Article : 75 wordsMethodist Concert.—In the Surface Hill Methodist Hall on May 7 a concert was held in aid of the gymnasium fund. Those contributing to the programme were Dr. ...
Article : 57 wordsWater Supply.—The new water scheme is nearly completed. Another weir had to be put down in addition to the specifications, which added considerably to the ...
Article : 101 wordsCricket Club Anniversary.—The fifth anniversary of Hutton's Cricket Club was celebrated in the School of Arts on May 8. The euchre prize winners were Mesdames ...
Article : 112 wordsPhilharmonic Society.—A concert was given on May 7 by the Maroochy Philharmonic Society. Choral items included solos and choruses from "The Pirates of ...
Article : 170 wordsTOOWOOMBA, May 14.—Messrs. Harrison Gilbert and Co. conducted their fortnightly sale of fat cattle, fat sheep dairy and store cattle at their Harristown ...
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Advertising : 50 wordsObituary.—The death occurred on May 8 of Mr. Dave Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paul, of Glen Innes. The late Mr. Paul served in the army during the ...
Article : 75 wordsGirls' Comradeship.—At the installation of the Middle Creek branch of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship, the following were the officers:—Director, Mrs. A. H. ...
Article : 110 wordsDance.—A dance and euchre party, organised by members of the Mayfield State School, was held in the Orange Hall on May 8. Music was supplied by the ...
Article : 88 wordsAmbulance Benefit.—The annual benefit organised by the C.W.A., in aid of Southport and District Ambulance, took place in the Upper Coomera School of Arts on ...
Article : 44 wordsEjectment Order.—The War Service Homes Commissioner proceeded against K. S. A. Dawson in the Summons Court, before Mr. A. H. O'Kelly, P.M., applying for ...
Article : 72 wordsSurprise Party.—A number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. Drew and family tendered them a surprise visit on Saturday evening. Supper was served by the ladies, ...
Article : 54 wordsShareholders' Meeting.—At the halfyearly meeting of shareholders of the Tweed Butchering Co., Ltd., held at Murwillumbah, the retiring directors, Messrs. ...
Article : 66 wordsCitrus Growing.—The season is now in full swing, and growers are busy carting large[?] consignments to the railway. Coal Mining.—Matters are in a parlous ...
Article : 40 wordsPineapple Crop.—The figures for the summer crop of pineapples just harvested show that the crop in this district was about equal to the large crop last ...
Article : 252 wordsImprovement Board.—The first meeting of the St. George District Improvement Board was held on May 7. With a view of coping with the increase of rabbits it was ...
Article : 232 wordsEuchre Party and Dance.—A euchre party and dance was held at the residence of Mrs. C. M'Nab on May 8 in aid of the Maroochy District Hospital. Euchre prizes ...
Article : 163 wordsCoastal Raliway.—The Ratepayers' Association has decided to arouse the interest of public bodies to support the extension of the coastal railway from Boogan ...
Article : 82 wordsCane Season.—An adjourned meeting of the Local Cane Prices Board of Victoria and Macnade decided to ask for a further extension to make awards to ...
Article : 165 wordsR.S.S.I.L.A.—At a meeting of the Isis sub-branch, R.S.S.I.L.A., discussion ensued as to whether the present method of commemorating Anzac Day was the most ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Sat 16 May 1931, Page 16
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