"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 wordsAgricultural centres received partial relief by thunderstorms on Thursday night. The year's average [?]n many centres was the lowest recorded for ...
Article : 682 wordsMr. 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]
Article : 37 wordsThe 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]
Article : 29 wordsThe 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]
Article : 34 wordsHere 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 wordsSince the inception of talking films many famous screen combinations have appeared, but lew, either British or American, have shown better ...
Article : 147 wordsAt 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 wordsIn 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]
Article : 114 wordsPlain-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 wordsIn 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 wordsBeginning 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 wordsRainfall.—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 wordsCommencing 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 wordsPicnic.—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 wordsNew 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 wordsAmbulance.—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 wordsPresentations.—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 wordsThe 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 wordsClark 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 wordsTo-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 wordsI.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 wordsDance.—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 wordsScottish 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 wordsHouse 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 wordsKogan 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 wordsTo-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 wordsSports.—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 wordsPresentation.—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 wordsWill 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 wordsScarcity 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 wordsHoliday Traffic.—Another record crowd of visitors spent the New Year holidays at Buderim and Mooloolaba. The boarding establishments and business houses ...
Article : 60 wordsDances.—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 wordsDance.—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 ...
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Advertising : 126 wordsSummons 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 wordsDry Conditions.—The district is looking very parched owing to lack of rain, and the cream supply is falling off. ...
Article : 21 wordsWeather.—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 wordsDance.—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 wordsAccident.—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 ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Sat 7 Jan 1933, Page 16
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