Three homes, built early in 1863, put the present city of Mackay on the map. James Ready, wife, and three children lived in one of them. They ...
Article : 1,106 wordsNO historical record of the progress of Mackay find district would be complete without reference to the part played by the churches of various denominations. Where there was need there were Christian people to offer help. The spiritual ...
Article : 380 wordsFROM Mackay's earliest days the friendly society movement has received solid support from residents. The lodges have performed a noble task in alleviating the worries of the sick and suffering. Membership has grown steadily ...
Article : 460 wordsIn the year 1875 a small company of tho Masonic fraternity mot in Mackay and the outcome of that gathering was the constitution of the ...
Article : 1,011 wordsThe up-to-date pharmacy in Sydney-street, was opened in January, 1916, under the auspicies of the Associated Friendly Societies of Mackay. ...
Article : 189 wordsThe establishment of a corps of the Salvation Army dates back to the year 1888, the work being entrusted to Captain J. Bannerman and Lieut. Knight. ...
Article : 168 wordsA branch of the Royal Society of St. George was established in Mackay on August 14, 1911, the first meeting being held in Mr. J. Rowson's ...
Article : 170 wordsThe history of the Lutheran Church dates back to the year 1863, when services were conducted in their native languages for German and ...
Article : 114 wordsThe Pioneer of the North Lodge A.O.D. was opened in Mackay in August, 1882, with 43 members, and the Eline Lodge, Marian, in 1898. The ...
Article : 259 wordsAlthough not ranked as a friendly society there has been a lodge under the Grand Lodge of Queensland operating in Mackay for a good ...
Article : 44 wordsTen years after white people had settled at Port Mackay the Presbyterian people began to organise, and the Presbyterian Church appeared in 1872. ...
Article : 284 wordsAnother type of lodge working in Mackay is what is known as the Royal Black Preceptory, which body holds its charter direct from the Grand ...
Article : 45 wordsThe Church of Christ congregation has a fine little chapel, nicely furnished, situated in Nelson-street. Until just two years ago a ...
Article : 136 wordsAs its name implies the Hibernian Order is a religious organisation, but is also recognised as a national society. It inculcates a love of the ...
Article : 263 wordsMackay has a first-class radio broadcasting station (4MK) which has been heard as far away as U.S.A. A listener at Danvers, on the Atlantic coast, north of Boston, recently told of the good reception. Picture shows the reconstructed ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 99 wordsThe origin of the Mackay and District Caledonian Association dates back to 1886, when it was a very live organisation. It is still an active ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 wordsThe Seventh Day Adventist Church was established in Mackay some years ago, and continues as an active force both in foreign missionary fields and ...
Article : 63 wordsThe Australian Natives' Association commenced its career in Mackay about six years ago as a national society, and after an active existence over the ...
Article : 84 wordsThe Methodist Church in Mackay will always be associated with the name of Mr. Charles Green, who was virtually its founder. Arriving in ...
Article : 243 wordsThe German Apostolic Church, established in Mackay many years ago, continues to hold services in the edifice in Peel-street. In this work Mr. ...
Article : 54 wordsA branch of what is known as the Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes, working under the Grand Lodge of Queensland under charter ...
Article : 239 wordsEarly photographs of shipping activities on the Pioneer River afford ample evidence of the difficulties encountered in ...
Article : 136 wordsThe Britannia Lodge No. 31, P.A.F.S.O.A., celebrated its golden jubilee on September 4, 1937, when a banquet, which was largely attended, ...
Article : 158 wordsThe religious community known as Assemblies of God began its work in Mackay about 20 years ago in a small way. It is really a world-wide ...
Article : 103 wordsThe Star of Mackay Rechablte Tent No. 21 was Instituted In December, 1892, mainly as the result of the enthusiastic advocacy of Rev. I. Weir, ...
Article : 210 wordsPioneer River, a photograph taken from the Forgan Bridge, Mackay, looking towards the town side. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 19 wordsThe new railway bridge over the Pioneer River, a link connecting the city with the Harbor. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 22 wordsJudge: "Had you complete control over yourself at the time Accused: "No, sir, my wife was beside me." "She is a woman who has gone ...
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Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), Sat 26 Aug 1939, Page 9
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