At the monthly meeting of the Fingal Council held yesterday, Dr. Ivo P. Beattie, of Malvern, Victoria, was appointed medical officer of health for the Fingal ...
Article : 488 wordsIf people would try to understand themselves more and make allowance for a divergence of views, it would be much better for all concerned, said Mr. ...
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Article : 728 wordsAdjutant and Mrs. Austin, of the Salvation Army, who are leaving the Beaconsfield district to take up duties at Scottsdale, were tendered a farewell at ...
Article : 86 wordsSix persons, including three children, had remarkable escapes when a large motor furniture waggon ran down a steep hill into George's River and sank ...
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Article : 310 words"My outstanding impression of Launceston, which is certainly a delightful city, is tne cleanliness of the roads and streets, and the beautifully kept and ...
Article : 508 wordsA barn and 70 tons of hay and a quantity of spray materials at Freshwater Point, owned by Terry Pty. Ltd., were destroyed by fire late on Tuesday night. ...
Article : 135 wordsRemarkable feats of endurance were those of Max Pemberton and Allan Richmont, of the first St. John's troop of Boy Scouts, Devonport, who arrived ...
Article : 146 wordsThe bodies of Mrs. Florence Eliza Martin (32) and of her 13-month old baby, Frederick Martin, were found in the Tumut River near Tumut to-day. ...
Article : 108 wordsThe monthly meeting of the Ringarooma Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Derby, on Monday. Present—The Warden (Councilor ...
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Article : 138 wordsThe Warden presented the report of the Finance Committee, with the following recommendations:—That the bank be approached with a request for ...
Article : 331 wordsThe 10th Launceston troop of Boy Scouts (St. Patrick's College) yesterday completed a successful and enjoyable camp, which began on New Year ...
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Article : 218 wordsThe last two days are announced at the Strand Theatre of the Australian production, "The Hayseeds," an outback comedy, featuring Cecil Kellaway ...
Article : 79 wordsParachute Jumper," featuring Douglas Fairbanks, jun., and Bette Davis, is coupled with "The Day of Reckoning," starrign Richard Dix and Madge Evans, ...
Article : 61 wordsA well-attended meeting of the Longford district committee of the Institution for the Blind, Deaf, and Dumb took place yesterday, when the Rev. R. G. Hunt ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 269 words"Thark," with Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn, and "The Love Contract," wtih Owen Nares, will be shown for the last time at the Avalon Theatre to-day. In ...
Article : 39 wordsThe monthly meeting of the Beaconsfield Hospital Board was held on Tuesday, when Mr. J. R. Dally presided. Reference was made to the need for a ...
Article : 122 wordsFour persons were injured this morning when two tramcars collided in St. Kilda Road, near Commercial Road. The motor men's cabins on both trams ...
Article : 194 wordsThe death occurred at a private hospital, Launceston, yesterday of Mrs. C. P. Frodsham, after a long illness. The late Mrs. Chas. P. Frodsham, nee ...
Article : 261 wordsThe Gaumont film of J. B. Priestley's novel, "The Good Companions," will be shown at His Majesty's Theatre for the last time to-morrow. Jessie ...
Article : 33 wordsAfter fighting heavy seas and searching in the darkness last night a launch party from Port Victoria rescued two Finnish seamen who were in a disabled ...
Article : 172 wordsAn interesting question was raised in a case in the Launceston Police Court yesterday with regard to the absence of evidence that a prosecuting company ...
Article : 276 wordsMr. N. Campbell, M.H.A., who was one of the visitors at the annual picnic at George Town yesterday of the Tamar Farmers' and Fruitgrowers' Association, ...
Article : 91 wordsThe Warner Bros.' musical comedy, "42nd Street," with Warner Baxter and Bobe Daniels, attracted a large audience to the Moonah Theatre last night. ...
Article : 36 wordsThe Midnight Frolics will present the revue "Joybells of 1934" to-night and to-morrow night. Ella Shields, the male impersonator, will conclude her ...
Article : 77 wordsThe chairman (Mr. N. Mighell) of the Commonwealth War Pensions Assessment Tribunal arrived at Launceston from Hobart yesterday. Mr. Mighell has ...
Article : 118 wordsThe following are the teams to represent the A.B.C. Club against Invermay at Launceston on Saturday:— Pennant.—King, Roden, P. Johnstone, ...
Article : 138 wordsMiss Ida Ottoline Hultgren will continue to-day her series of lectures on health at the Masonic Hall, Hobart. Talks will be given at 3 p.m. and at 8 ...
Article : 33 wordsSpeaking at the luncheon of the Launceston Rotary Club yesterday Mr. M. H. Gale, who is in charge of the Young Australia League "White Minstrels," ...
Article : 122 wordsDetails are advertised of excursions by the river steamers Cartela and Dover to popular resorts on Sunday. ...
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Article : 288 wordsMrs. Mary Bowling, one of the pioneers of King Island, died on Tuesday at the Cottage Hospital, King Island, after a short illness. She was in her ...
Article : 297 wordsThe result of the three-quarter mile handicap held by the Launceston Hariler Club on the cricket ground on Monday was: ...
Article : 52 wordsCaptain D. K. Cameron, of Bentley Estate, Chudleigh, states that having received numerous requests from electors, he has definitely decided to offer himself ...
Article : 45 wordsTo-night.—Northern Tennis Association council meeting. Saturday.—East Launceston and Royal Park v. Barrington, at East Launceston; ...
Article : 116 wordsA NOVEL METHOD has been adopted in constructing the new rifle range at George Town, East Tamar. The sloping rests at each distance are composed of snow-white sand, which is kept in position by logs of wood, placed somewhat similar to the round timber in an American log-Cabin. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 57 wordsSir,—We are, of course, from a national as well as a personal standpoint, rejoicing in the amazingly favourable change which has come over the wool ...
Article : 289 wordsThere were good fields of riders at the Ulverstone twilight sports, conducted by tho Ulverstone Cycling Club, last night. Results:— ...
Article : 52 wordsIn the Launceston Police Court yesterday before the Police Magistrate (Mr. E. L. Hall), Inspector Berresford prosecuting. ...
Article : 153 wordsAgriculturists in the Vigo district have asked the Government immediately to prohibit imports of South American beef, saying that unless they are ...
Article : 77 wordsM. Titulescu, former Minister for Foreign Affairs, is reported to have refused office in Rumania's new Cabinet. Presumably a hitch has arisen ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 11 Jan 1934, Page 5
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