Several old landmarks that have since been swept away in the building progress of the city appear in this panorama, which was taken from Wickham-terrace in 1925. To the left of the picture the C.C.M. Building, now occupied by the State Insurance Office, appears as a three-story structure. In the centre will be recognised the old Normal School. At the right a low-roofed shed Marks the site of the new Town Hall. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 82 wordsMany changes will be noted by comparing this Picture, which was taken yesterday from Wickham-terrace, with that reproduced above it. On the extreme left is the Masonic Temple. The C.C.M. Building has two additional stories. Next come three new structures—Griffiths House, the National Mutual Building, and the Colonial Mutual Building. Two new banks—the Commonwealth and Commercial Bank of Australia—adjoin the new A.M.P. structure, with Ascot Chambers immediately opposite. In the centre foreground, on the right of Edward-street, is the Canberra Hotel, and on the extreme right the new Town Hall, with its imposing clock tower. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 101 wordsIs it mere curiosity or admiration for the men who fearlessly work 100ft. above street level, or a little of each, that causes people to stop and gaze up at buildings in course of construction? ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 38 wordsMembers of the Queensland Gliding Club, an amalgamation of the Queensland Glider Club and the Annerley Gliding Club, constructing a new wing for one of their machines at the residence of Mr. R. Carter, ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 39 wordsLike the girders that they swing and weave into position on top of the new A.M.P. Building in Queen-street, the nerves of these workmen must be capable of withstanding a severe strain. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 36 wordsShortly after midnight a five-roomed wood and iron house, situated at the corner of Josephine-street and Prince Edward Parade, was destroyed by fire, ...
Article : 50 wordsThe flowers staged at the Hendra Horticultural Society s monthly show in the Hendra Hall last evening were a credit to the exhibitors. All sections but the ...
Article : 429 wordsAccident.—The small daughter of M[?]. and Mrs. Wm. Cook, of Shore-street, Cleveland, on March 9, accidentally pulled [?] pot of hot water over herself, and was ...
Article : 133 wordsSeveral attractive shades of coleus, attractive roses, and an outstanding exhibit of Golden Glow by Mrs. A. Stegman, in the floral section, featured the monthly ...
Article : 397 wordsTennis Club.—At the annual meeting of the tennis club on March 5, the report showed that the membership was 47, a decrease of six compared with the ...
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Advertising : 217 wordsSchool Committees.—The following school committees have been elected:— Goomeri West: Messrs. H. H. Silburn (chairman and secretary), S. M'Grath ...
Article : 180 wordsGold Prospecting.—Messrs. C. Croscisca and Ed. Tappenden, who have been prospecting on Langmorn goldfield for some months, report they are down about 20ft., ...
Article : 73 wordsAlluvial Claim.—Messrs. Harry Ross, W. H. and J. H. Parry-Keene, H. Bennett, and Doris Nevin, of Coolum, and Harold and Noel Ross, of Yandina, have ...
Article : 139 wordsTennis Dince.—A well-attended tennis dance was held in the Benarkin goods shed on March 4. Music was supplied by Messrs. T. and J. Richards, N. Alyard, and ...
Article : 289 wordsDrudgery can be eradicated from vocational life said Mr. F. A. Trainer, in his interesting lecture at the Teachers' Conference Hall yesterday. Vocational ...
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Advertising : 273 wordsHall Benefit.—The Mooloolah Public Hall committee held a dance on February 27. Mr. T. J. Griffin was M.C., and music was supplied by Misses M. ...
Article : 48 wordsLife Saving.—The Brisbane Surf Life Saving Club, who patrol Palm Beach, have now made arrangements to purchase a suitable allotment on Palm Beach and to ...
Article : 128 wordsPersonal.—Mr. F. Kershaw, Commonwealth Bank, has received notification of his transfer to the bank's branch at Willoughby, Sydney. ...
Article : 86 wordsBanana Loadings.—During February 111 tons llcwt. of bananas were consigned to the Melbourne markets the number of cases being 2578. The amount of freight ...
Article : 36 wordsMr. and Mrs. Booth-C[?]bborn accompanied by their children were entertained at a farewell gathering at M[?]Whirters' last Saturday afternoon. Messrs. G. Valentine, ...
Article : 134 wordsPolice Court.—In the Clifton Police Court before Mr. P. G. Knyvott, P.M., the Clifton Shire Council proceeded against Frederick Hughes of Nobby, for having ...
Article : 316 wordsDouglas Plan.—The members of the Pomona branch of the Douglas Social Credits Plan met in the Memorial School of Arts on March 7, the Rev. J. S. Roach ...
Article : 147 wordsHomestead Destroyed.—A fire on March 6 destroyed the station homestead and furniture of Mr. W. B. Gordon, Blooms bury. The dwelling and contents were ...
Article : 81 wordsRemoval of school Building.—The Department of Public Instruction has informed the Minister for Agriculture and Stock (Mr. H. F. Walker) that it has been ...
Article : 80 wordsThe Windsor Municipal 49th Battalion Band will render a programme of music in the Botanic Gardens to-morrow afternoon, at 3.15. The music rendered will ...
Article : 90 wordsCairns Convent.—The grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, erected in the grounds of the Cairns Convent of Mercy by St. Monica's parish working bee, was solemnly ...
Article : 94 wordsTennis Ball.—A succe sful ball was held in the Shire Hall on March 3 under the auspices of the Mundubbera Tennis Club. Competitions were won by Miss J. Walker ...
Article : 203 wordsTennis.—At the annual meeting of the Maryborough Tennis Association the following officers were elected:—President Dr. Bendeich: vice-presidents, Messrs. G. ...
Article : 126 wordsAt the Milton Congregational Church to-morrow Rev. Henry Gainford will preach at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The morning subject will be "Titles of Christ." ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Sat 12 Mar 1932, Page 16
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