Rain marred the holiday today. Many picnic parties hastily cancelled their plans but others braved the weather at the hills or seaside. Sporting attractions and city theatres were well patronised. ...
Article : 316 wordsFREMANTLE, Wednesday. -- Two motor trucks, containing a picnic party of 27 person, collided about 6 o'clock last night. ...
Article : 109 wordsUnder leaden skies the seventh annual Catholic picnic and sports meeting was held today at Aspendale. There was a large attendance. The ...
Article : 366 wordsThe Federal currency problem has again attracted a great deal of attention, and is causing much public discussion. ...
Article : 1,055 wordsOMEO, Wednesday. The Country Bonds Board having declined to clear the snow off the Alps in time for the holiday traffic, most of the tourists ...
Article : 251 wordsThe opinion of Mr D. Berriman, the City Coroner, that everybody should be compelled to learn to swim was commented upon by experts today. ...
Article : 372 wordsAs the only effective means of combating rinderpest, the Commonwealth and Slate authorities in West Australia are proceeding with the wholesale slaughter of cattle, pigs and goals in the infected area. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 734 wordsEverything points to a record holiday season for Healesville. Eight trains from Melbourne on Saturday, two on Sunday, and six on ...
Article : 110 wordsSYDNEY, Wednesday. -- A sensation was caused in rowing circles today by the decision of the Mosman club, the champion club of the State, ...
Article : 168 wordsEarly in the New Year another effort will be made to induce the Federal Government to send a Parliamentary delegation to London for ...
Article : 54 wordsGEELONG, Wednesday. -- Geelong is experiencing a record Christmas. Visitors from all parts of the State are visiting the city, and motorists have ...
Article : 79 wordsBecause of rain and a high sea, the 6-mile dinghy race, the main event of the Frankston Boxing Day beach carnival, had to be postponed today. ...
Article : 166 wordsOwing to a subsidence at Johnstone street, South Melbourne, today, a hors ebelonging to one of the timber mills in the district fell into an ...
Article : 75 wordsTOOWOOMBA (Q.), Wednesday. -- Christmas in Toowoomba was notable for beneficent rain, and a big fire, which occurred on Christmas ...
Article : 78 wordsA Final Sporting Edition of "The Herald" will be published shortly after 6 p.m., giving full results of today's sports ...
Article : 211 wordsWhat is the meaning of Boxing Day ? Webster's dictionary describes it: The first week day after Christmas, ...
Article : 46 wordsSYDNEY, Wednesday. -- Mr J. C. B. ("Silver") Bryant, 64, one of the most popular figures on the Australian turf, died early on Christmas ...
Article : 204 wordsBRISBANE, Wednesday. -- Rain was experienced over a widespread area during the week-end, phenomenal falls being recorded at several places. ...
Article : 105 wordsSYDNEY, Wednesday. -- The day is coming when the Australian motorist will have to be satisfied with lower-quality petrol for his automobile if ...
Article : 193 wordsEven in the little ketches lying about the wharves, the spirit of Christmas could be sensed. Turkeys, plum puddings, and other dishes ...
Article : 155 wordsBALLARAT, Wednesday. -- The important events of the Ballarat Athletic Association's cycling and foot racing carnival were decided at ...
Article : 144 wordsBELGRAVE, Wednesday. -- Three-quarters of an inch of rain fell in half an hour at 5 p.m. yesterday. ...
Article : 21 wordsThe Edithvale electric light service was put out of action by the storm. It is expected the service will be restored by tonight. ...
Article : 29 wordsHad Mr William Reed been born in Europe and begun to sing at 24 he would have become one of the first English-speaking baritones. ...
Article : 307 wordsAlthough preparations are yet only in the preliminary stage. It is certain that the welcome that will be accorded Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick ...
Article : 135 wordsSALE, Wednesday. -- Sports were postponed on account of bad weather. ...
Article : 14 wordsSUVA, Wednesday. -- Lord Leverhulme, accompanied by. Mr Darcy Cooper, vice-chairman, and Mr Gonsden, director of Lever Bros. Ltd., who ...
Article : 90 wordsIn damages and compensation £30,853 was paid out of the Railway Accident and Fire Insurance Fund last financial year. ...
Article : 85 wordsA motor racing carnival will be held on the Aspendale racecourse on New Year's Day. Racing will take place on the grass ...
Article : 44 wordsGeorge Silburn, a special constable, was set upon by a mob of larrikins in Victoria street. North Melbourne, about 6 p.m. on Monday, and badly ...
Article : 70 wordsWARRNAMBOOL, Wednesday. -- The Warrnambool regatta was held today in cool, dull weather. There was a good attendance. Results: -- ...
Article : 69 wordsThe number of visitors at Belgrave exceeds all previous records, as holiday accommodation has improved considerably since last season. ...
Article : 50 wordsFor the first time in 42 years, so it is said, the firemen and seamen on the Howard Smith steamer Eumeralle were not given turkey for their ...
Article : 120 wordsDull conditions prevailed in the city thin morning. The synopsis of the weather in the country districts at 9 a.m. today was: ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 581 wordsMORNINGTON, Wednesday. -- The officers of the Metropolitan Board of Works have no reason to feel aggrieved at the Mornington Shire ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 262 wordsSYDNEY, Wednesday. -- "Give us 3d. for a feed, mate," said a man to two country visitors -- John Hussey and Louis Attenborough -- In a ...
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Advertising : 172 wordsThe Country Roads Board Fund last year amounted to £439,997, of which £402,515 was spent. The receipts were made up of ...
Article : 87 wordsA "holiday drunks" court was held in the city watchhouse this morning by Mr C. Goldspink, J.P. The official and judicial atmosphere of the City ...
Article : 114 wordsThe most notable feature of the third and last "Messiah" concert given by the Melbourne Philharmonic Society at the Town Hall last ...
Article : 146 wordsThe Carrum fete, to improve the Keast Park, was opened this afternoon, at 3 o'clock. A queen competition in connection ...
Article : 55 wordsThe State Public Offices, which, like banks and insurance offices, have been closed since noon on Saturday, will re-open tomorrow. ...
Article : 51 wordsSYDNEY, Wednesday. -- The second day of the big six days' wheel race was conducted at the Sports Ground yesterday. The wet weather affected ...
Article : 95 wordsCHELSEA, Wednesday. -- Chelsea is crowded. Demonstrations by the Life-Saving Club today were watched by many visitors. ...
Article : 81 wordsThe Rev. Thomas Morgan, secretary of the Australian Home Missionary Presbytery Board, who is on a visit to England, has authority to engage ...
Article : 65 wordsAt the Collingwood Court today Margaret Mills, 85, a domestic, was charged with having behaved offensively. Mills, who said she had been ...
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The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Wed 26 Dec 1923, Page 4
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