At the Australian Church Dr.Charles Strong took as his subject, "What Does Christmas stand for to you?" The majority, perhaps, of professing Christains, he said, ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 1,545 wordsHundreds of tired mothers say that they would like to go on a holiday of it were not for the dread of the packing up and the long journey. If one is going away from ...
Article : 866 wordsTroubadour leading the field in the Oberon Steeplechase at the Victoria Amateur Turf Club's meeting at Caulfield on Saturday. The race was won by Rockante, with Vimy Ridge second, and Liverpool third. The photograph was taken at the sod wall the first time round. Boltwood (No. 10) is clearing the jump; Troubadour (No. [?]) is in front. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 65 wordsCompetitors and friends at the swimming carnival held by the Half Moon Bay Amateur Swimming and Life-saving Clubs at the Black Rock Pior on Boxing Day. Swimming races, which comprised the programme, did not constitute the only enjoyable feature of the afternoon, as several impromptu events were conducted by spectators and others, to the amusement of the crowds on tho pior. This boatload did not mind whether the boat capsized or not; in fact a moment after tho photograph was taken it sank, throwing passengers and crew into the water. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 44 wordsVictoria won the toss from New South Wales on Saturday, when the Sheffield Shield same was begun at the Melbourne Cricket-ground. A large crowd watched the game. Victoria opened badly, losing wickets for 124 before a stand was made by Ponsford. Left: Hendry, who scored so well against New Zealand last week, was bowled by Macartney after making five runs. Right: Ponsford playing forward to a ball, from Mal[?]ey. Gregory is standing in a characteristic walting attitude in the slip". The wicket-keeper is Oldfield. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 93 wordsCharges of having been under the influence of li[?] when in charge of a horse and vehicle, of having [?] [?] a constable in the execution of his duty, an having used ob[?] language in a public p[?]ace, [?] ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Mon 28 Dec 1925, Page 5
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