Flight-Lieut. Boothman (left) was given a great reception on landing after his record flight on September 12, when he averaged 340 miles an hour in winning the Schneider Trophy for Great Britain. He is seen here ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 46 wordsGroup of mannequins who displayed an attractive and striking selection of lounge pyjamas and beach costumes by Greddens, Ltd., at the Carlton Cabaret yesterday afternoon. The parade will be repeated on ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 37 wordsA view of the wreckage of the Vienna Budapest express, which fell 100ft. into a ravine when a bridge over which it was passing was bombed, it is believed by Communists. 25 persons were killed, including two ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 44 wordsShow Society.—The president (Alderman H. Bashford) presided at the annual meeting of the Wide Bay and Burnett Pastoral and Agricultural Society, held on October ...
Article : 272 wordsProgress Association.—At a meeting of the Abercorn Progress Association the correspondence included letters from the Main Roads Commission, advising that, ...
Article : 135 wordsVisitors Entertained.—The members of the Buderim Basket Ball Club entertained a large number of visitors from various clubs, including Toowoomba, ...
Article : 100 wordsMilitary Camp.—The Gympie, Kilkivan and Kandanga units of the 5th Lieht Horse Regiment went into camp for six days at the Show Ground on October 19. ...
Article : 185 wordsSchool Dance.—A dance was held in the dooga Googa Creek State School on October 17 in aid of school, funds. Mr. Jack Casey supervised the dancing. ...
Article : 196 wordsMembers of the deputation representing egg producers which waited on the Minister for Agriculture and Stock (Mr. H. F. Walker) yesterday to urge the abolition of the Egg Board. Left to right: Messrs. E. Chester (Sunnybank). E. O'Brien (Aspley), A. Neil (Hemmant), A. O. Thompson (Cooper's Plains), D. Courtenay ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 53 wordsThe Lady Mayoress (Mrs. J. W. Greene), on the right of this picture, is shown presenting a cheque for £369 to Mrs. J. P. Peterson, president of the metropolitan branch of the Country Women's Association, at the Missions to Seamen last evening. A cheque for a similar amount was presented to Dean Dixon (left) for ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 65 wordsPolice Court.—E. Taylor, on remand pleaded guilty on October 19 to stealing £76/5/ from T. J. Wilson, and £4/19/ form A. S. Mellick. Defendant was ...
Article : 108 wordsProperty sales.—Two well-known district properties changed hands last week, that of Mr. Paul Blanchard's The Range to Mr. H. R. Drabsch (recently of the ...
Article : 107 wordsChurch Fete.—The annual Methodist Church fete was officially opened in the School of Arts on October 17 by Mr. C. H. Jamieson M. L. A. The following were in ...
Article : 213 wordsCommunion Breakfast.—The annual Communion breakfast of St. Michael's branch, Clifton H.A.C.B. Society, took place on October l8. There was a large ...
Article : 138 wordsThe annual cricket match between the Overseas' Shipping Representatives' Association and the Butter Shippers was played yesterday on the Exhibition No. 1 Oval, On the left is the Shipping Representatives' team and on the right the victorious Butter Shippers. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 44 wordsConcert and Dance.—To assist the funds of the Cleveland Sailing Club a concert and dance was held in the Memorial Hall on October 16. The concert was ...
Article : 228 wordsMotor Accident.—When crossing the intersection of Stoke and Flinders streets on October 15. Theodore J. Matthews, a middle-aged man, was knocked down by a ...
Article : 208 wordsSheep Deal.—Another sheep deal has been transacted, Swifts Ltd. (Brisbane) purchasing 9000 wethers off the shears at Bendena station, W. H. Mace, ...
Article : 55 wordsGold Mining.—The management of the Golden Surprise Gold Mining Company, continued to push along with their tunnel on their lease on the North Arm ...
Article : 195 wordsGroup of Nambour school children together with those who met them in Brisbane yesterday. Left to right: Messrs. G. H. Thornton, W. A. Zerner, R. J. Warren, M.L.A., H. F. Walker, M.L.A. (Minister for Agriculture and Stock), J. Reid (editor of publications, Department of Agriculture and Stock), B. J. M'Kenna, (Director of Education), R. Ware ("Brisbane Courier"). ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 63 wordsState School Dance.—The committee of the Dayboro State School [?]held a successful dance in the Orange Hall on Friday night, October 16, in, aid of the school ...
Article : 107 wordsCarnival.—The carnival and paddy's market hold on the Lowood Show Grounds on October 17 in aid of the Lowood Ambulance Brigade proved a. great success. ...
Article : 166 wordsBenefit Evening.—A dance was held in the Dallarnil Public Hall on October 17, in aid of the T.B. soldiers' fund, under the auspices of the C.W.A. Mr. A. ...
Article : 40 wordsSchool Committee.—The regular monthly meeting of the Goodna State School committee was held on October 20. Mr. A. A. Roberts presided. The head teacher ...
Article : 76 wordsChoir's Success.—Notwithstanding the defeat suffered by the Goomeri Choir at Maryborough at Easter, the Goomeri state School choir have somewhat retrieved this ...
Article : 257 wordsSchool Dance.—On October 17 the school committee held a dance in the Farmer's Hall. Music was supplied by Mr. S. Chilton's Orchestra, and Mr. R. Jackson was ...
Article : 51 wordsBall.—An old-time ball was held on October 16, in the Upper Coomera School of Arts, in aid of the newly-formed cricket club. Mr. J. Whalley was M.C., ...
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Advertising : 12 wordsMunicipal Baths.—A request for assistance from the Government in the construction of the Murwillumbah Memorial Baths was placed before Mr. W. T. Ely, ...
Article : 248 wordsFarewell Afternoon.—The ladies of Gin Gin gave a farewell afternoon to Mrs. W. Hallam (wife of the postmaster) in the Oddfellows' Hall on October 14. Mrs. Jas. ...
Article : 102 wordsSports Club.—At a meeting of the Bryden Sports Club the following committee was elected to prepare for the coming sports on Boxing Day:—Messrs. J. ...
Article : 118 wordsBull Purchased.—Mr. R. V. Ford, a sugar cane grower and dairyman of the Pomona district, has bought a young Guernsey bull—Jupiter of Willow ...
Article : 163 wordsHospital Meeting.—The Harrisville Maternity and First Aid Hospital committee held its monthly meeting on October 14. A letter of thanks was sent to Mr. Arnold ...
Article : 110 wordsChristmas Fund.—A successful evening in aid of the Church of England Sunday school Christmas fund was held at Mrs. E. L. Hansen's home on October 16. Games ...
Article : 96 wordsPolice Court.—In the Police Court on October 21, before Mr. O. E. Power, P.M.. Robert Hector Norman pleaded guilty to having been found In a dwelling-house ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Fri 23 Oct 1931, Page 16
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