Articles from page 9: Previous page Next page

  1. Please wait. Loading browse data... loading
  2. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    The Governor and Lady Somers gave a dinner party at State Government House yesterday evening, to which the following were invited:-- The Minister of Forests ...

    Article : 676 words
  3. AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN

    The Australians commenced a match against Warwickshire at Birmingham today. Collins and Hendry reappeared with the team for the first time since their ...

    Article : 454 words
  4. Cobham's Complete Story

    To Australia at last! And although we are not half way on our round trip, it was with feelings of great satisfaction that we circled over Port Darwin to-day at 1.40, after our 500-mile flight direct from Kupang, on the Island of Timor, over the open sea to the Australian coast at ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,609 words
  5. A HUGE ESTATE.

    The will of Mr. Hugh Victor McKay, late of Sunshine, machinery manufacturer, was lodged for probate yesterday. The application for probate is being made by ...

    Article : 550 words
  6. Melbourne Arrangements.

    In the absence of official advice from Colonel Brinsmead, the arrangements for Cobham's reception in Melbourne are not yet known definitely. If as is expected ...

    Article : 313 words
  7. COBHAM THE MAN.

    Since man first groped his way into civilisation he has tried to eliminate space, but no age has witnessed such strides as the present one. Daedalus, the great ...

    Article : 1,877 words
  8. Lord Hawke on Cricket Reforms.

    Lord Hawke, in opening a cricket pavilion at Thornaby- on- Tees, said it would be desirable to revert to the old grass wickets and to introduce a new ball at every ...

    Article : 56 words
  9. Civic Reception Suggested.

    The Lord Mayor (Cr. Sir W. Brunton) yesterday expressed delight at the arrival in Australia of Cobham. The flight, be said, was an example of the dogged ...

    Article : 161 words
  10. COUNTY MATCHES.

    Another round of county cricket matches began to-day. Scores:-- Essex 267 (C. Ashton 53, Nichols 57, F. Gilligan 63 not out; Freeman six for 92) ...

    Article : 226 words
  11. OIL EMBARGO THREAT.

    Mr. Lawrence Levi, resident director here of the Vacuum Oil Co. Pty. Ltd, in commenting on cabled statements that Mr. Bruce had declared the oil companies were ...

    Article : 178 words
  12. SUBURBAN TRANSPORT.

    Caulfield council is desirous of having a motor bus service operating along Glen Eira- road, and recently requested the Tramways Board to instal such a service ...

    Article : 232 words
  13. Ponsford' s Fine Innings.

    The spectators numbered 15,000 when play was continued after tea. Ponsford, who had consistently played Quaife by driving him to the on, developed ...

    Article : 385 words
  14. WAR- TIME BREAD.

    With a view of limiting the importation of wheat in order to improve the value of the Fire, the Italian Government has decided to standardise the grey war-time ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. Shell Company's Message.

    Mr. E. E. Wagstaff, managing director of the British Imperial Oil Company, last night received the following telegram from the company's representative at ...

    Article : 242 words
  16. ARRIVAL AT DARWIN.

    DARWIN, Thursday. -- Mr. Alan. Cobham's flight from Timor seems to have been uneventful, the airman arriving at Darwin as expected shortly before 3 ...

    Article : 482 words
  17. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    Henry Clement Cumberland, late of Mentone, who died, on 29th April, left by will dated 2nd October, 1922, real estate valued at £3110, and personal property valued at £2402, to his ...

    Article : 171 words
  18. SOUTH AFRICAN WOOL.

    With reference to the prohibition on the entry of stud sheep into the Union, inquiries show that it would hamper the South African industry, as, though the ...

    Article : 79 words
  19. NEW CITY TRAM LINE.

    Authority is to be sought from the Governor in Council by the Tramways Board for permission to construct a new single-track electric tram line to connect ...

    Article : 191 words
  20. STOLEN COINS RECOVERED.

    The collection of ancient gold coins in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, from which 34 were stolen on Friday, was the gift of the late Mr. George Salting, ...

    Article : 82 words
  21. SIR C. WAKEFIELD'S GENEROSITY.

    Sir Charles Wakefield, who is largely financing Cobham's flight, has arranged to pay the mother of Elliot, the mechanic who was killed, an annuity of ...

    Article : 59 words
  22. PARLIAMENTARY VISIT.

    The Parliamentary delegation for Australia, consisting of one peer and seventeen commoners, will sail for Canada on Saturday. Brief stays will be made at ...

    Article : 62 words
  23. AERIAL SERVICE FOR CANBERRA.

    SYDNEY, Thursday. --It was reported to-day that a proposal to link Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne with a regular and direct aerial passenger service, thus ...

    Article : 185 words
  24. GENERAL CABLES.

    Mr. R. L. Calder, Canadian Government counsel, on Wednesday confirmed the reports that a writ had been issued against Dominion distilleries on a charge arising ...

    Article : 454 words
  25. DEATH OF MR G. SHAND.

    Lawn tennis circles in particular and many others associated with amateur sports in Melbourne, will sincerely regret to learn of the death of Mr. ...

    Article : 295 words
  26. SECOND DAY'S PLAY.

    With 417 runs to their credit and two wickets in hand, the Australians to-day resumed their first innings against Warwickshire, Hendry (31) and Ellis (17) ...

    Article : 538 words
  27. CABLE TRAM ENGINE HOUSE SITES.

    One of the most valuable blocks of land in St. Kilda- road will be offered for sale shortly by the Tramways Board. The land, which lies between ...

    Article : 84 words
  28. Official Congratulations.

    The following telegram was sent by the Prime Minister to greet Mr. Alan Cobham, on his arrival at Darwin:-- "I offer the congratulations of the ...

    Article : 243 words
  29. NEW WHARF AT GARDEN ISLAND.

    A motion authorising the construction of a new wharf at Garden Island, Sydney as recommended by the Federal Public Works Committee, was moved by the ...

    Article : 232 words
  30. Aircraft Landing Place.

    An area of 49 acres near Fanny Bay, in the Northern Territory, has been proclaimed as a landing place for aircraft. This is the first such Federal ...

    Article : 51 words
  31. RAILWAY EXCURSIONS.

    Particulars of the spring series of cheap excursions were announced, yesterday by the Railway Commissioners. Tickets for the excursions will be issued at a special ...

    Article : 193 words
  32. SOLDIER SETTLERS.

    Reference to the need for expediting the granting of concessions to soldier settlers on closer settlement blocks was made by Mr. Bond in the Legislative Assembly ...

    Article : 132 words
  33. MESSAGE FROM PREMIER.

    The following message of welcome and congratulation has been sent to Mr. Cobham at Darwin by the State Premier (Mr. Allen. ...

    Article : 57 words
×

Buy

Download

Please choose from the following download options:

Share

Share this item on:

Print

Print page as...

The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages.

Scope
Format of download
as... PDF PDF

You need to login before you can save preferences.

$