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  2. BRISBANE IS ACQUIRING A SKY-LINE.

    While building regulations prevent the erection of American type skyscrapers in Queensland's capital, the recent addition of new structures in Brisbane has given the city a decided sky-line. In this panorama, taken from the tower of Central Station and having Anzac Square as a foreground, will be recognised the Colonial Mutual building, the Commonwealth Bank and Commercial Bank buildings, Kodak building, Astoria building, and on the extreme right the framework of the new Government building in Edward-street. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Narrow Escape.—A boy named Ronald Doyle, employed at the Allora butter factory, had a narrow escape from a aerlous accident on November 2. He was working ...

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  4. MT. LARCOM.

    Golf Club.—The Mt. Larcom Golf club had its links officially opened on November 8, in the presence of a large attendance, including about 150 visitors. ...

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  5. ABERCORN.

    State School.—The building of a much needed up-to-date State school has commenced, Mr. Pigeon (Brisbane) being the contractor. At a recent meeting of the ...

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  6. ALPHA.

    Tennis Tournament.—At the Wyuna tennis court on November 1, the American tennis tournament was finalised, Miss D. Jaques and Mr. J. Chambers defeated Miss ...

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  7. MOOLOOLAH.

    L.P.A.—The Glenview L.P.A. has decided to request tho Department of Agriculture and Stock to send an expert to investigate the effects of poisonous weeds ...

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  8. LABORATORY AT BRISBANE ABATTOIR.

    One of the most interesting additions made by the Queensland Meat Industry Board to the Brisbane Abattoir is the analytical laboratory. Here the aid of science will be utilised in solving some of the meat industry's problems. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  9. FOR NEW TOBACCO LAND.

    Portion of large Nunan irrigation plant, supplied by Buzacotts (Q'land), Ltd., to the Earl of Suffolk for the irrigation of tobacco land at Warwick. The total cost of this plant, which was mainly manufactured in Queensland, was over £1000. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  10. MONDURE:

    Accident.—Mr. Sam. Pidgeon recently had his leg broken, having been kicked by a horse. ...

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  11. MURWILLUMBAH.

    No Bonus.—The New South Wales Banana Growers Federation Tweed District Council, relative to their request for restoration of the bonus for the ...

    Article : 363 words
  12. BIGGENDEN.

    Tennis Dance.—On November 7. the Biggenden District Lawn Tennis Association held their annual dance, at which the presentation of the season's trophies was ...

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  13. BYRON BAY.

    Triennial Flections.—Messrs Edward John Cook and Robert Ernest Walker have been elected unopposed for the B riding of Byron Shire Council, in connection ...

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  14. BLACKBUTT.

    Accidents.—Bernett Dobe. aged 9 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernett Dobe, is an inmate of the Esk Hospital as the result of the horse he was riding falling into a ...

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  15. FERRY FIRE.

    The Bulimba ferry, Dorothy, which was damaged by fire yesterday afternoon, is shown here after being beached near the Vacuum Oil Co.'s wharf. The driver sustained a burnt hand. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  16. NONE LARGER.

    From the point of floor space Chicago's new merchandise market building is the largest in the world. Texaco sheet asphalt covers the streets flanking this colossal structure. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  17. TURTLE SOUP.

    Live turtles from the Barrier Reef being landed at Foggitt Jones's wharf, South Brisbane, yesterday. They are destined to fill many tins labelled "turtle soup." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  18. BARCALDINE.

    Confirmation.—Bishop Ash held a confirmation service in the Church of St. Peter's, when 22 candidates were presented. Bishop Ash is at present on an ...

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  19. COOROY.

    Concert.—A concert was staged in the Memorial Hall on November 6 in aid of the Methodist Church. The programme consisted of vocal and elocutionary items, ...

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  20. MURRUMBA.

    Surprise Party.—About 50 to 60 young people of Coal Creek and Mt Beppo paid a surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs. H. Jaaenke on November 7. Music was ...

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  21. MACLEAN.

    Obituary.—The death has occurred Of Mr. John william Howard, second engineer of the Colonial Sugar Refining Co.'s Harwood mill.—Ellen Davis, an old pioneer, aged ...

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  22. CLIFTON.

    Ambulance Committee.—Councillor H. W. Hlnrlchsen presided over the monthly meeting of the Clifton Ambulance Committee. The Home Secretary's Office ...

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  23. MOOLOOLAH.

    Ambulance Benefit.—The members of the Forest Glen Recreation and Athletts Club held a dance in that centre last week for the benefit of the Maroochy Shize ...

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    A scene from "The Isle of Intrigue," one of the two all-Australian talkies being shown at the Lyceum Theatre, George-street. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  25. MARBURG.

    Crops Prosper.—As a result of the recent very beneficial rains, grass lands and lucerne are showing a wonderful shoot. ...

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  26. COORAN.

    Obituary.—On November 2 Mrs. Maiy Furner, wife of Mr. B. Furner, of Cooran, died in the Gympie General Hospital, aged 22 years. She is survived by her husband ...

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  27. HOWARD.

    Ball.—The combined sporting bodies sponsored a function in the form of a "Waybacks' Ball" on November 7. Their project s the improvement of the ...

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  28. NANANGO.

    Electric Light.— The proposal to instal electric light in Nanango is the most discussed proposition in the town at present. The Nanango Shire Council proposes to ...

    Article : 61 words
  29. CHILDERS.

    School Fete.—The Apple Tree Creek School Committee held a fete on November 7, which was opened by Mr. W. A. Brand, M.L.A. The stallholders were: ...

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  30. CASINO.

    Chilling-room Proposal.—A few months ago shareholders of the Casino Co-operative Dalry Society sanctioned the fitting up of a chilling chamber at the Casino ...

    Article : 236 words
  31. JACKSON.

    District Benefits.—The dry spell, which apparently had brought despair to the hearts of many stockowners. was definitely broken on November 8. when a ...

    Article : 45 words
  32. EUDLO.

    Dance.—A dance, organised by the Eudlo Cricket Club in aid of their funds and the recreation reserve, was held in the Eudic Hall on November 7. Mr. V. Laxton was ...

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  33. NORTH ARM.

    Accident.—Mr. J. Dobe, a resident of the North Arm district, was riding a horse, when the animal slipped, and he sustained a fracture of his right wrist. ...

    Article : 165 words
  34. EMERALD.

    Boring Accident.—Mr. J. T. Wilson, boring contractor, while boring on Cullinlarlngo, dropped a bore drill about 1501b. weight on his right foot, which was ...

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  35. DAYBORO.

    Accidents.—Leonard Boyle, a married man, residing at Lacey's Creek, had the end of his right thumb lacerated through its coming in contact with a circular ...

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  36. JANDOWAE.

    Campdrafting Association.—At a meeting of the Jandowae rodeo and bushmen's carnival committee, it was decided to endeavour to establish a Downs and S.W.D. ...

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  37. LAIDLEY.

    Benefit Entertainment.—in aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Laidley, St. Stephen's Dramatic Club (Toowoomba) staged a three-act play, entitled "London ...

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  38. GATTON.

    Menin Gate Picture.—The Women's Auxiliary of the local sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. havo presented to the Gatton returned soldiers a copy of the picture, ...

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  39. MAPLETON.

    Social Evening.—To obtain funds for the Maroochy District Hospital a social evening was held at Strongarra, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnson, on ...

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  40. GYMPIE.

    Arterial Road.—At a representative meeting of the Goomboorian, Wolvi, Cedar Pocket, and Sandy Creek ratepayers on November 10 Councillor H. Bath was ...

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  41. KERRY.

    Dance.—On November 7 a dance in aid of the Kerry Cricket Club was held in the Kerry Hall. The door takings amounted to £15/9/. Music was supplied ...

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  42. DALBY.

    Chamber of Commerce.—The monthly meeting of the Dalby Chamber of Commerce was held on November 6. The president (Mr. Victor Drury) presided. ...

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  43. ORALLO.

    Dance.—A dance was held in the School of Arts Hall on November 7, in aid of the hall funds. The takings amounted to £3/8/6, and Mr. G. J. Laycock was M.C. ...

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  44. COOMINYA.

    School Danae.—An enjoyable dance was organised by the local State school committee and head master (Mr P. H. Robinson), in the Oddfellows' Hall on October ...

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  45. GLEN INNES.

    Relief Rations.—Charles Gerke, charged with obtaining food relief rations by false pretences, in the Police court was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. ...

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  46. MILBONG.

    Concerts.—On November 5 Boonah and Roadvale artists gave a concert in the Milbong Congregational Church. The accompanlstes were Mrs. Grimsey and Miss ...

    Article : 138 words
  47. GOODNA.

    Debating Society—An inter—society debate took place on November 10 between the Goodna Debating Society and the Young Statesmen League. The ...

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  48. LANDSBOROUGH.

    Valuation Appeal Court.—In the Appeal Court on November 6 before Mr. James Bracewell P. M, decision was given in the recent appeal cases from division 4, ...

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  49. CHINCHILLA.

    Trustees Appointed. —Mr. L. L. Atkins has been advised of the appointment of Messrs. J. E. Mackie, J. P. Evans, W. B. Gates, James Evans, as trustees of the ...

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  50. GRANDCHESTER.

    Welcome Rain.—The rain which fell on November 8 will be of immense benefit to the district, which is showing mantles of green everywhere. ...

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  51. POMONA.

    Golf Links,—For several weeks the members of the Cooroora Golf Club, or Pomona, have been improving the links that were recently marked out on the farm ...

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  52. LONGREACH.

    Sports Club.—At a meeting of the Jundah Sports Club committee it was announced that £50 had been paid off the piano purchased in conjunction with the ...

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  53. HARRISVILLE.

    Jumble Fete.—Members of St. John's (Anglican) Church held a Jumble fete on November 7. Captain Jos. Francis, M.H.R., officially opened the function. The ...

    Article : 211 words
  54. GOOMERI.

    School Dance.—On November 6, in the Kinbombi School a dance was held and was well patronised. Mr. H. Dahike was M.C. The takings will amount to about ...

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  55. MALENY.

    School of Arts.—At a meeting of the Maleny School of Arts committee it was decided to grant permission to the sporting bodies of Maleny district to instal a ...

    Article : 298 words
  56. CAIRNS.

    Cane Crushing.—For the week ending on November 7 the Babinda mill crushed 8644 tons of cane for an average c.c.s. of 15.78. The amount treated to that ...

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  57. PIALBA.

    Methodist Church Choir.—The annual meeting of the Pialba Methodist Church Choir was held last week when Rev. S. G. Monro presided. The annual report ...

    Article : 77 words
  58. ESK.

    School Sports.—The annual State school sports were held on October 31 on the Esk State School grounds. Mr. S. R. Eaton, head teacher, assisted by Miss N. ...

    Article : 226 words
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