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  2. ENTERTAINMENTS

    "Kongo," which commenced a season at the Tivoli Theatre yesterday, was appreciated by large audiences at one of the most remarkable stories of the jungle ...

    Article : 450 words
  3. LOW AVERAGE.

    Agricultural centres received partial relief by thunderstorms on Thursday night. The year's average [?]n many centres was the lowest recorded for ...

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  4. THE QUEST'S CREW.

    Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Raynor, of Sydney, who are making a leisurely cruise of the east coast of Australia in their auxiliary yacht, The Quest. They will remain in Brisbane for some time. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  5. KEEPING FIT.

    The young Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang, who is commanding the Chinese forces at Shan-hai-kuan, plays golf for several hours each day when official duties permit. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. LEISURELY CRUISE.

    The auxiliary yacht, The Quest, moored in the Gardens Reach of the Brisbane River, after a leisurely trip from Sydney. The Quest has a length of only 28ft. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. WHAT DO SCHOOL CHILDREN DO AT HOLIDAY TIME?

    Here is the answer, as supplied by a staff photographer after a tour of the suburbs yesterday. Two daring navigators negotiate a small creek in a canoe constructed from a sheet of galvanised iron. Two hunters spend the afternoon firing at birds with air rifles, and a party of young hopefuls find that a fallen frond of a palm tree makes quite a good sledge. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 88 words
  8. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    Since the inception of talking films many famous screen combinations have appeared, but lew, either British or American, have shown better ...

    Article : 147 words
  9. WINTER GARDEN THEATRE.

    At the gala performance at the Winter Garden Theatre to-night "Maid of the Mountains" will be presented in the presence of the Governor (Sir Leslie ...

    Article : 179 words
  10. Progress of the Wool Clip From Grower to Buyer.

    In view of the important conferences that are to take place in Austrlia as aresult of the furnished to the Federal Government by the Wool Inquiry Committee—the first is assembling in Sydney on Monday—the above graph will indicate to those intersted—and everybody in Austrlia is vitally and pecuniarily intersted, whether the fact is realised or not—just how the organisation that has been developed for the marketing of the clip operates. The committee, in the course of its report, said: "The Australia organisation for the marketing of wool is of a high standard, and is admitted to be most effective." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  11. ARRESTS IN VALLEY.

    Plain-clothes Constables E. C. Beetham and C. E. Risoh, when on duty in the Valley about 10 o'clock last night, saw two men jostling a third. ...

    Article : 65 words
  12. REGENT THEATRE.

    In keeping with the theme of "What Price Hollywood," [?]n which Constance Bennett plays the leading role at the Regent Theatre to-day, a special premiere ...

    Article : 149 words
  13. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    Beginning at the Empire Theatre to-day is the new programme, featuring Charles Bickford in "Vanity Street," Helen Chandler takes the leading fem[?] role. ...

    Article : 108 words
  14. PILTON.

    Rainfall.—The district is still very much in need of rain. All maize crops are at a standstill, and many have been ruined. owing to-the lack of rain. The total ...

    Article : 124 words
  15. MAJESTIC THEATRE.

    Commencing to-day, for one week only, the Majestic Theatre will present the famous English actor, Clive Brook, [?]n his latest Paramount production, "The Night ...

    Article : 90 words
  16. MINDEN.

    Picnic.—On Boxing Day the members of the Laidley, Marburg, and Minden Luther Leagues assembled in Mr. J. Herrmann's paddock for their annual ...

    Article : 31 words
  17. COUNTRY NEWS.

    New Year's Picnics.—On January 2 a basket picnic was held at Cooya Creek swimming pool, and a very enjoyable time was spent at swimming, cricket, and other ...

    Article : 92 words
  18. POMONA.

    Ambulance.—During December the Noosa Shire Ambulance, which has its headquarters at Pomona, attended to 42 cases, and a total of 818 miles was ...

    Article : 25 words
  19. MILBONG.

    Presentations.—At the Hoya Lutheran Church on January 2 the Rev. A. Hillier made presentations to Messrs. G. Lewald and F. Lankowskl in recognition of their ...

    Article : 34 words
  20. ROSEWOOD.

    The Holidays.—Ideal weather preva[?]ed during the holldays. There were no local festivities in the district beyond the annual Sunday School picnics. Traders generally ...

    Article : 65 words
  21. VALLEY THEATRE.

    Clark Gable, [?]n "Red Dust," will be featured at the Valley Theatre to-day, to--gether with "Sky Devils." The former is a drama of life on a rubber plantation in ...

    Article : 109 words
  22. SAVOY—ASTOR.

    To-night, at the Savoy Theatre, Clayfield, and the Astor Theatre, New Farm, Kay Francis and William Powell will be seen in "Jewel Bobbery." The associate ...

    Article : 73 words
  23. YANDINA.

    I.O.R.—At a meeting of members of the Yandina Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabltes, the election of officers resulted:—C.R., Sister G. Williams; I.P.C.R., ...

    Article : 105 words
  24. ILKLEY.

    Dance.—The [?]kley School of Arts committee held a dance for the benefit of their funds on December 31. Mr. W. Tolson was M.C., and the music was played ...

    Article : 38 words
  25. MONTO.

    Scottish Society.—The Monto Scottish Society saw the New Year in at a social gathering at which Mr. H. M'Leod, chieftain of the society, presided. ...

    Article : 55 words
  26. WOOMBYE.

    House Destroyed.—A house owned by Mrs. L. M. Mawbey, Kells Mt. Road, was destroyed by fire on January 4. Practically all the contents also were destroyed. ...

    Article : 77 words
  27. WARRA.

    Kogan Ball.—The Kogan Cricket Club held a ball on New Year's Eve in the Kogan Hall. The Warra Orchestra was in attendance, and 'Miss Doreen M'Kay ...

    Article : 75 words
  28. ELITE—TOOWONG.

    To-night, at the Elite Theatre, on the Toowong tram line, there will be screened a programme of fun and laughter, featuring "The Phantom President." starring ...

    Article : 57 words
  29. COORAN.

    Sports.—The Canina Cricket Club and Deep School of Arts held a day's sports, followed by a dance, at Canina, on January 2, for the benefit of the funds of ...

    Article : 46 words
  30. NERANG.

    Presentation.—As a mark of respect to Mr. J. Batten, who has terminated his position as mall carrier between Nerang and Numinbah, after 21 years of service, ...

    Article : 120 words
  31. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    Will Rogers turns back the universe to the sixth century and introduces the knights of King Arthur's court to baby autombiles and machine guns in his ...

    Article : 88 words
  32. MONTVILLE

    Scarcity of Water.—The hot, dry weather of the past few weeks is affecting cultivations and paddocks, and water is scarce [?]n places. The creeks and falls are much ...

    Article : 132 words
  33. BUDERIM.

    Holiday Traffic.—Another record crowd of visitors spent the New Year holidays at Buderim and Mooloolaba. The boarding establishments and business houses ...

    Article : 60 words
  34. MAPLETON.

    Dances.—The Mapleton Cricket Club held a dance on December 28, music being supplied by Mrs. E. Leis. Mr. W. English was M.C.—The Cheerio Tennis Club's ...

    Article : 49 words
  35. KIDAMAN CREEK

    Dance.—A dance was held in the K[?]daman Creek Hall on New Year's eve[?] the proceeds being donated to the State school. Mr. D. Poole was M.C.[?] music ...

    Article : 45 words
  36. Advertising

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  37. GYMPIE.

    Summons Court.—John Walter Dent, milk vendor, of South Side, Gympie, appeared in the Summons Court on January 4. before Mr. J. Bracewell, P.M., on a ...

    Article : 189 words
  38. UPPER COOMERA.

    Dry Conditions.—The district is looking very parched owing to lack of rain, and the cream supply is falling off. ...

    Article : 21 words
  39. MAPLETON.

    Weather.—The rainfall for December was 213 points, makin[?]the total fall for the year 30 inches 13 points. This has been the lowest annual rainfall recorded in the ...

    Article : 83 words
  40. CANUNGRA.

    Dance.—A successful dance was held on New Year's Eve [?]n aid of the funds of the Canungra District Hospital. The takings totalled £12/12/6. Page's orchestra ...

    Article : 158 words
  41. BEERWAH.

    Accident.—Mr. C. Lawson, a Beerwah resident, was working at a circular saw when it struck his hand, inf[?]ting serious injuries. He was attended by the local ...

    Article : 38 words
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