An artist of distinction and the product of a great theatrical tradition, Miss Rachel Holcer, of the Polish-Yiddish theatre, ...
Article : 405 wordsNew films are on at only two picture theatres this week— the State and Lyceum—the other major city houses ...
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Family Notices : 831 wordsSir,—While it is true that juries are more inclined to find car thieves guilty of "Illegal using" than of theft, the fault is really in the law itself. The ...
Article : 262 wordsThe scene on Saturday ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 23 wordsThe strains of Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony can seldom have fallen so gratefully upon the ears of musical people in Melbourne as when presented by ...
Article : 421 wordsCASTLEMAINE, Sunday.—The foundation-stone of the Castlemaine District Community Hospital, to be built at a cost of ...
Article : 583 wordsFalling fruit from autumn's ripening crop of gangster pictures, "Gangs of New York" is a quaint fantasy about a "big shot" who is impersonated by a police ...
Article : 256 wordsSir,—Social workers will sympathise with W. B. Mcinnes in his mental reaction to the problem of the bed and meal beggar. If the appeal is made up ...
Article : 200 wordsAVOCA.—The trustees of the Avoca Public Park, who have spent more than £700 in flood repairs in the last two years are endeavouring to secure a new ...
Article : 81 wordsKYNETON.—Kyneton Council is opposed to any amendment of the Police Offences Act to make it an offence for a person to enter private property without ...
Article : 98 wordsBALLARAT.—Mr. J. C. Gullan began his duties as organist and choirmaster on Sunday at St. Andrew's Kirk in succession to Mr. W. Boustead who retired ...
Article : 62 wordsLOCH.—The annual autumn flower show attracted a large number of entries and exhibits were of an unusually high standard demonstrating the wonderful ...
Article : 43 wordsWith a minimum of murders and [?] lamentable shortage of suspects, "T[?] Blane In Chinatown" must rank as one of the most economical mystery [?] that ...
Article : 230 wordsSir,—W. L. Johnson's disclaimer with regard to statements made at a recent church conference is quite unnecessary, The resolution of conference are the ...
Article : 149 wordsThe manager of Luna Park (Mr. G. Curwen) announced the results of the Luna Parn, country children's essay competition on Saturdav the winner of the ...
Article : 136 wordsBALLARAT.—Weighing 81b., and about 26in. in length, a baby crocodile for the Ballarat [?]oo arrived from Derby (W.A.) yesterday, and was placed in the ...
Article : 86 wordsSeveral worthwhile films are being shown this week at independent suburban theatres. Ronald Colman in "If I Were King," and Ann Gillis In "Little Orphan ...
Article : 379 wordsMOUNT GAMBIER.—Five business premises in Commercial street. Mount Gambler were entered by thieves but only small losses were suffered. Admittance ...
Article : 99 wordsBENALLA.—On Saturday night thieves entered the home of Mr. H. B. Waller postmaster at Benalla, and stole jewellery. money, and clothing while members ...
Article : 91 wordsNHILL.—The death has occurred of Mr. William Sherwell, of Nhill at the age of 84 years. He went to the Nhill district 40 years ago Mrs. P. Schneider, wife ...
Article : 49 wordsIncluded in the interesting films being shown at suburban theatres this week is "The Baroness and the Butler," with Annabella and William Powell, supported ...
Article : 124 wordsSir,—I am writing on behalf of the inmates of the Melbourne City Missions Maternity Home, to ask if you would be kind enough to put an appeal for a piano ...
Article : 109 wordsPENSHURST.—James Henry Rowe died suddenly, at the age of 69 years. He was a native of Penshurst. He was secretary and caretaker of the Mechanics' Institute ...
Article : 60 wordsCRESWICK, Sunday.—Four buildings were destroyed by fire at Allandale on Saturday night, the largest being the former Speculation Hotel, a familiar ...
Article : 294 wordsBENDIGO.—The sum of £165 raised by the Plaza Theatre Social Club in connection with the Mitchell street charity efforts of the Easter Charity Carnival, ...
Article : 127 wordsRUTHERGLEN.—Mr. P. Alley, who has been on the staff of the Ruthergien branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd. for the last l8 months, has ...
Article : 90 wordsGLACIARIUM.— The three sessions at the Glaciarium on Saturday were fully attended Exhibitions at night were given by Miss Patricia Matthews Master Bill Taylor, [?] ...
Article : 178 wordsSir,—Statements made by your correspondent Mr. Willis that there was last year a surplus of available bed accommodation of 1,928.8 over the daily average of ...
Article : 271 wordsA number of entrants in the Roy Fox quest of new entertainment talent will be heard this morning at an audition in the Palais de Danse St Kilda Candidates ...
Article : 111 wordsCASTLEMAINE.—The Melbourne Radio, Harp, and Harmonica Band, supported by members of the Coburg Pipe Band and Miss Edna Marlowe, winner of ...
Article : 74 wordsMINYIP, Sunday.—Consideration of home missionary activities and a mission and rally marked the convention of the Lutheran Synod during the week-end. ...
Article : 299 wordsTATYOON.—The Tatyoon A Tennis Club celebrated its winning of the 1938-39 premiership to the Mininera Tennis Association at a ball. The association president ...
Article : 102 wordsCOLAC.—The Colac branch of the Country Women's Association celebrated the seventh anniversary' of its birthday, and representatives attended from all the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 wordsThe marriage took place on Saturday at the Lutheran Church, Albury, of Olga, daughter of Mrs. M. A. Huf. of Albury, and Eric, second son of Mrs. Schlunke, of ...
Article : 104 wordsDAYLESFORD. — Members of the Daylesford-Hepburn Springs Park committee complained at the last meeting that the district was not receiving a fair ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 89 wordsSir,—It would seem that the issue as to whether oversea companies are securing too much local business is being clouded in an effort to conceal the fact ...
Article : 204 wordsWOOMELANG. Sunday.—Mr. Clarence Russell, aged 37 years, farmer, of Woome lang, was fatally injured on Thursday when he was caught in the wheel of a ...
Article : 157 wordsDAYLESFORD.—Before he left for Myrtleford, where he has been appointed postmaster. Mr. F. Dunnachie was bidden farewell by members of the Daylesford ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 252 wordsAt Scots Church, Healesville on Saturday Sylvia second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Falconbridge, was married to Mr. John Sutton, of St. Andrew's. The ...
Article : 82 wordsGEELONG.—Up to Saturday 44.614 bags of wheat had been shipped from the port of Geelong since December 1. and there remained in stack at North Geelong ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 409 wordsJUNEE (N.S.W.).—The aeath has occurred of Mr Leslie McDonald, aged 55 years, who was well known in racing circles in Riverina. ...
Article : 30 wordsGEELONG, Sunday.—Old Boys' Day was observed at the Geelong Grammar School yesterday. At the annual meeting of the Old Boys' Association Mr. E. D. ...
Article : 117 wordsHAMILTON.—Thousands of head of stock are still leaving the district for the north, despite the recent rain. A further 46,000 sheep and 1.800 cattle left the ...
Article : 34 wordsThe chairman of the Commonwealth Dried Fruits Export Control Board (Mr. W. C. F. Thomas) advises that sales of Australian dried fruits in Great Britain ...
Article : 99 wordsHAMILTON.—If the volunteer women workers who have so far raised £245 at the hospital shop after 30 days' trading can raise £1.000, one of the main wards ...
Article : 73 wordsSir,—I was interested to hear of the schoolmaster who refused to strap, also the various childrens reports But I find that sarcastle ridicule and ...
Article : 102 words"Sidelights of Services" from 3UZ it (9.15 to-night will introduce Flights, Lieutenant G. E. Douglas, officer in comemand of workshop's. No. 1 Flying ...
Article : 71 wordsComplaints have been made to the Road Transport Workers" Union by country branches that the recent consent award which restricted hours of employment of ...
Article : 103 wordsWARRNAMBOOL, Sunday.— The body of a man, believed to be that of Walter Kearney, who had been missing from Port Fairy since Sunday, April 2. was found on ...
Article : 86 wordsWARRNAMBOOL, Sunday.—Record entries have been received for the musical and elocutionary competitions which begun yesterday and were officially opened by ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 862 wordsSir,—I am a bushman, and can send my mind back to the time when Australia was working under low-cost production. Then there was no talk about ...
Article : 123 wordsJUNEE (N.S.W.), Sunday.—-A special meeting of the Hospital Board has been called for to-morrow night to receive £7 application from Dr. Ronald Cuttle for ...
Article : 54 wordsMILDURA, Sunday.—Mildura detec tives are inquiring into the cause of the injuries suffered by Reynard O'Brien, of Cardross, who was found in Seventh ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 wordsThe following Anzac reunions have been arranged:— 8th infantry Brigade Association.—[?] smoke night at Centenary Hall, corner Ex ...
Article : 131 wordsBEAUFORT, Sunday.—Mr. Harold Lewis, of Waterloo, picked up 16dwt. of gold after heavy rain on the road near Brusher's Gully. It is worth about£7. ...
Article : 50 wordsSir.—"Teacher's" protest at the election of the teachers' repiesentative on the classifiers' board being "anything but democratic" hardly calls for an answer. ...
Article : 103 wordsLILYDALE, Sunday.—Two wireless sets, tobacco, cigarettes, whisky, and other spirits were stolen by thieves when they broke into the Lilydale Hotel early this ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 246 wordsThe Somerville Fruitgrowers Association is perturbed at the withdrawal of the school fruit-picking instructor from Mornington Peninsula schools ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Mon 17 Apr 1939, Page 4
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