It will be generally agreed that there are too many wild cats at Launceston; that is, the type of cat which roams at large, "walking by himself" from place ...
Article : 702 wordsArthur Morris Smith, aged 30 years, of Acton Street, Hurlstone Park, was swept from the rocks at La Perouse by a huge sea this afternoon and drowned. ...
Article : 153 wordsDefinite progress has been made with the preliminary arrangements to secure a visit to Tasmania of the international pilots and their machines after the ...
Article : 378 wordsThere was a full attendance of councillors at the meeting of the Esperance Municipal Council, held at Geeveston on Wednesday, with the exception of ...
Article : 1,370 wordsThe principal function at Burnie yesterday in regard to the visit to the port of H.M.A.S. Canberra was an At Home tendered by the commander of the ...
Article : 316 wordsThe Full Court at Hobart yesterday, in a reserved decision, dismissed with costs an appeal by John Hugh McKimmie against a judgment of the Chief ...
Article : 411 wordsThe system of inspection of stock and dairy herds at Launceston, which is unique in Tasmania, was the subject of a discussion yesterday between the ...
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Advertising : 582 wordsLeslie Howard is cast as a suave, encaging, and fascinating rogue with a flair for fun and a weakness for women in the picture, "The Lady is Willing," which ...
Article : 157 wordsThe Minister for Lands and Works (Major T. H. Davies) stated yesterday that approval had been given for the following works for the relief of the ...
Article : 85 wordsCourtesy calls svere paid to the visiting destroyers at Launceston, and returned yesterday. The Acting-Mayor (Mr. F. Boatwright) and the Town Clerk ...
Article : 162 wordsThe new British and Dominions picture which commenced yersterday at the Avalon Theatre, Hobart, is "The Little Damozel." a picture which boasts not a few ...
Article : 168 wordsThe monthly meeting of the George Town Council was held in the Council Chambers, Lefroy, on Monday. There were present—The Warden (Mr. A. W. ...
Article : 202 wordsAt a special meeting of the Circular Head Council yesterday, the annual report of the Auditor-General was dealt with. The report contained strong ...
Article : 109 wordsIn the Launceston Police Court yesterday, before the Police Magistrate (Mr. E. L. Hall), Detective-Sergeant Brown prosecuting. ...
Article : 834 words"Jennie Gerhardt," Theodore Dreiser's celebrated record of a woman's life in love, is brought to emotional fulfilment by Sylvia Sidney in Paramount's production ...
Article : 122 wordsThe funeral of Mr. Harry W. Brown, of Ellenthorpe, Ross, took place at St. Luke's Church of England cemetery, Campbell Town, yesterday, and was ...
Article : 402 wordsThe Radio Exhibition which opened at Olympia to-day is said to be the largest of its kind ever held. More than 150 firms are exhibiting the latest ...
Article : 174 wordsIn "Miss Fane's Baby is Stolen," which opens at the Strand Theatre, Hobart, to-day, Dorothea Wicck is co-starred with Alice Brady, and plays the role of a ...
Article : 173 wordsOn the motion of Councillor Archer, the resignation of Councillor Vale as council's nominee for the Licensing Bench, was accepted. ...
Article : 191 wordsMr. J. D. Morris (Ogilvie, McKenna, and Morris), the counsel briefed to appear for Thomas Higgins, who is to stand trial at the Criminal Court, ...
Article : 82 wordsThe annual meeting of Herd and Co. (1920) Ltd. was held in the office of the company, Launceston, yesterday. Mr. A. E. Pepper (chairman of directors) ...
Article : 549 wordsThe collection tins which the Mayor of Launceston (Mr. A. Hollingsworth, M.H.A.) had distributed throughout the city for the receipt of funds for his ...
Article : 93 words"The Secret of Madame Blanche," the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer dramatic feature, will be the principal attraction at the Moonah Theatre to-day. Irene Dunne, ...
Article : 91 wordsThe fortnightly meeting of the Meander Lodge, U.A.O.D., No. 33, Deloraine, was held in the lodge-room on Tuesday night. P.B.P. Bro. H. Terry presided ...
Article : 76 wordsA successful entertainment was held in All Saints' Parish Hall, Hobart, on Thursday in aid of the All Saints' Scout Group jamboree fund. ...
Article : 145 wordsInter-State delegates who will attend the conference of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy will arrive at Hobart to-morrow afternoon. ...
Article : 249 wordsThe friction between scientifically clean surfaces is so enormous that if a clean glass rod is rested on a clean glass plate, the plate can be tilted until it is ...
Article : 314 wordsThere was a large and representative attendance at the funeral of Mr. Thomas C. Archer, which took place from his late home. Woolmers, to Christ ...
Article : 387 wordsThe fortnightly meeting of the Hobart branch of the Australian Natives' Association svas held on Tuesday, the president (Mr. R. A. Knight) presiding. It ...
Article : 152 wordsThe Old Hobartian Association invites dancers in other parts of Tasmania to compete in the final of the Tasmanian amateur dancing championship, to be ...
Article : 44 wordsThe Cathedral organist (Mr. J. ScottPower) will give an organ recital in St. David's Cathedral, Hobart, to-morrow afternoon, assisted by Miss Joan Purchas ...
Article : 27 wordsA performance of "Elijah" is to be given by the Philharmonic Society in the Theatre Royal. Hobart, on Saturday, September 1, with Mr. Horace Stevens, baritone, as ...
Article : 68 wordsThe fortnightly meeting of the Loyal maids of Buckingham Lodge, I.O.O.F., M.U., was held in the Lodge Chambers, Collins Street, Hobart, on Thursday ...
Article : 56 wordsA concert will be given in the Town Hall on Wednesday by the Hobart Concert Orehpsirn. under Vice-Regal patronage. Mr. David Feirclough will be the conductor ...
Article : 61 wordsA meeting of the Swansea Lodge was held on Wednesday, when the N.G., Bro. W. Carpenter, presided over a good attendance. The N.G., Bro. Gemmell, ...
Article : 105 wordsThe sale to Mr. R. L. Mayhead, shipping and forwarding agent, of land until recently used by Messrs. J. and T. Gunn Pty. Ltd. as a scantling stacking ...
Article : 64 wordsThere will be a dance to-night at the Delford Cabaret Restaurant at Hobart. The Old Technical Collegians will hold a dance in the College Hall, Bathurst Street, ...
Article : 30 wordsThe investigation into the workings of the Department of Agriculture was concluded at Launceston yesterday, when the last of the witnesses were ...
Article : 116 wordsA large grain store is in course of erection in William Street, Launceston for Messrs. Monds and Affleck Pty. Ltd. The area has been vacant for a ...
Article : 69 wordsIn the St. Marys Police Court on Wednesday, before Messrs. C. S. P. Hood and R. W. Legge, Js.P., Sergeant J. [?]ooper prosecuting. ...
Article : 60 words"Mortality in child birth is extremely high in Australia, and we have reason to he ashamed of the figures when we compare them with those of other ...
Article : 109 wordsAt a meeting of the Old Launcestonlans' Association at Launceston last night, at which Mr. A. J. McKenzie presided, it was resolved to inaugurate a ...
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Advertising : 8 wordsThe representatives of the Hobart and Launceston City Councils appointed to confer on the question of suggested amendments to the Building Bill before ...
Article : 81 wordsAt a meeting of the Longford branch of the Australian Women's National League, at which Mrs. T. G. Hudson presided. It was decided to hold an ...
Article : 102 wordsGold box for men, sliver for women. [?] the greatest restorative tonic known. Restores nerves, promotes energy,, vitality, gives new life, strength, and vigour, ...
Article : 59 wordsIn the Salvation Army Citadel, Launceston, a successful sale of gifts was held yesterday in aid of the annual selfdenial appeal. The function was ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 18 Aug 1934, Page 7
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