Mr. C. D. Ferguson, president of the Queensland Bowling Association, advises as follows:—"I have received an invitation from the president of the New South ...
Article : 443 wordsErected on the wall of the new South Africa House, in Trafalgar Square, London, this "Buy British" sign is the biggest in England. It was constructed by the Empire Marketing Board in connection with the ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 42 wordsThis striking display of Australian products was a voluntary exhibit by the British-Columbian Lumber Manufacturers at the recent Vancouver Exhibition. One display card read: "If Canada does not produce ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 35 wordsA shipment of Gladstone beef on view at Smithfield markets, London, last month. In the opinion of the veterinary inspector of the Corporation of London, "Queensland can produce beef equal, and perhaps ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 46 wordsA daring attempt to rob a jeweller's shop, which failed, occurred in George-street, last night, when one of the show windows of Stegman's jewellery ...
Article : 187 wordsThe children's fancy dress carnival, held by the Kalbar branch of the C.W.A., took place on December 18, when the door takings amounted to a little in excess ...
Article : 814 wordsThis excellent photograph shows the Saro Windhover three-engine amphibian flying boat carrying out land tests over Essendon aerodrome prior to being put into commission on the Melbourne-Hobart air service. The Windhover, which can land on and take off from either water or land, has accommodation for six persons. Shell ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 65 wordsThe remarkable scene in the Plaza Ball Room, Dublin, during the mixing of the tickets for the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes, which was drawn on November 18. The "track" girls (in skirts) push the bogies round the track; the "mixing" girls (wearing trousers) take the counterfoils from the boxes and pass them to the ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 63 wordsPlaying for third and fourth prizes in the C. T. A. open snooker handicap. A. L. Macmillan (on 86), defeated Dr. Cowlishaw (on 50), by 192 to 147. The final will be ...
Article : 49 wordsTom Newman, in his match at Thurston's with Walter Lindrum, has now scored (including his 5000 start) 17,086, including breaks of 851, 450, and 665; Lindrum has ...
Article : 43 wordsThe Queensland Homing Pigeon Society held a race from Rockhampton. The velocities were slow, due to the varied wind encountered by the birds during ...
Article : 344 wordsThe latest version of the famous Autogiro has a threebladed folding rotor, a two-seater cabin, a top speed of 120 m.p.h., and a cruising speed of 105 m.p.h. It takes off in 15 yards. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 38 wordsUmbrellas, which have been used exclusively as sunshades during the heat wave, were used for another purpose yesterday afternoon when a welcome rain storm broke over the city. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 31 wordsThere was much material damage done to two motor trucks that collided in James-street, New Farm, yesterday afternoon, but neither driver sustained any serious injury. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 29 wordsA pleasant gesture has been made by the wrestlers appearing under the management of Mr. Leo Le Cornu, of the Bohemia Stadium. As a contribution to ...
Article : 128 wordsWarner Baxter and Janet Gaynor in a scene from "Daddy Long Legs," which will commence at the Regent Theatre on Saturday next. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 22 wordsWarner Oland as "Dr. Fu Manchu" and Anna May Wong as "Ling Moy" in a scene from "Daughter of the Dragon," which will commence at the Winter Garden Theatre on Saturday. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 31 wordsShowers interfered with the success of the Owners' and Trainers' Association meeting on the Glen enclosure yesterday afternoon. The racing was above the ...
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Advertising : 219 wordsShow Society.—At the first meeting of the new committee of the Mackay Show Association Mr. Edward Hannan (North Eton) was elected president, and Messrs. ...
Article : 47 wordsCrops Good.—The land and crops have wonderfully responded. to the recent rain. Accident.—On December 19 Mr. Jim ...
Article : 64 wordsSchool Picnic.—The Camp Mountain School picnic to Redcliffe took place on December 19, over 100 persons being conveyed there by car and truck. ...
Article : 61 wordsEuchre Party.—In the School of Arts, held on December 19 a dance and euchre party was largely attended. Mr. C. Flanders was M.C., and the music was played ...
Article : 43 wordsChristmas Tree.—A Christmas tree and dance was held at the School of Arts on December 17, by St. John's Ladies Guild. Over 200 toys were given from the tree. ...
Article : 80 wordsSchool Improvements.—Extra seating accommodation has been provided underneath the State school. This was necessary, owing to the increasing attendance. ...
Article : 44 wordsOakfield School.—Mr. T. M. Wise, sectary of the Goomeri Chamber of Commerce, is in receipt of advice through Mr. E. H. C. Clayton, M.L.A., that the Works ...
Article : 46 wordsChurch Benefit.—On December 18 there was a large gathering in the Peachester School of Arts for a social in aid of the Church of England funds, which will ...
Article : 48 wordsImmunisation.—To date 55 children have been immunised against diphtheria in the town of Yeulba, and the Shire Council is appealing to the parents to have their ...
Article : 47 wordsChristmas Tree.—The members of the Tewantin United Church Ladies' Guild held their annual Christmas tree in the School of Arts on December 18, when the ...
Article : 155 wordsObituary.—The death occurred suddenly on December 19 of Mr. William Henry Solaman, of Severn Dale, Dundee, one of the best known residents of the district. ...
Article : 146 wordsL.P.A. Meeting.—At the monthly meeting of Local Producers' Association, Mr. J. Brough presiding, the secretary was instructed to write the Shire Council, ...
Article : 97 wordsL.P.A.—Mr. Blackmore has resigned as secretary of the Black Mountain District Local Producers' Association, and Mr. E. R. Stranger has been appointed to the ...
Article : 162 wordsPresentations.—The Pomona Church of England Sunday School children, accompanied by parents and friends, paid a surprise visit to the home of the ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Wed 23 Dec 1931, Page 14
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