About the end of May, 1872, a party consisting of the late Mr. Christopher Francis, P.M., who had previously been a member of the "Courier" literary staff, ...
Article : 2,182 wordsEarly yesterday morning Marguerite Luke, 14 years of age, a pupil of the Fairholme College, and a resident of Pengarry Junction, fell while playing, ...
Article : 56 wordsSir,—One of the most talked about subjects to-day is the dairying industry. I have read one writer's views, who signs himself "30 Years a Dairyman." His ...
Article : 428 wordsThe following are the final acceptances for the third day, Wednesday, declared at 9 p.m. to-day:- SECOND HURDLE RACE, about 2 miles and ...
Article : 182 wordsThe A.M.C. of the M.U.I.O.O.F. commenced its sittings in the Oddfellows' Hall, Sturt-street, Townsville, yesterday. The Grand Master (Bro. J. Christie), ...
Article : 460 wordsThe [?] early communions at All Saints' (Anglican) Church were well attended, and there was a crowded church at the high service at 11. The ...
Article : 562 wordsJames Mahoney sustained a dislocation of his right elbow and right hip through falling from his cart while carting water from a creek at Leyburu on Friday. ...
Article : 220 wordsThe Railway Department despatched 660 bales of wool this week. Politic sent 354 bales, 19 of which went to the Westbourne scou[?] and the balance to ...
Article : 119 wordsMr. W. K. Moore, postmaster at Ballina, has been promoted to Bowral. He will be succeeded by Mr. Gospell, of Coraki. During his three years' ...
Article : 138 wordsThe Bundaberg Regatta to-day was largely attended. In addition to local crews, the Bribane Commercial, Wide Bay, and Rockhampton sheds were represented. Results: ...
Article : 119 wordsSir,—Just a few words to illustrate how the State money is squandered in the selection of men for railway work, and under the present ...
Article : 344 wordsA remarkable accident occurred on the Granville side of the Mary River on Wednesday when a carrier's delivery van, containing a valuable oil painting, ...
Article : 69 wordsIn the Police Court 18 trainees for failing to attend compulsory drill were each fined 13/6, including costs. They were also ordered to be detained for ...
Article : 461 wordsSir,—"There she goes again." The Dairy Advisory Board has gone on a jaunt to the Southern States (at heavy cost to national overdraft) whilst even coastal ...
Article : 385 wordsThe Easter swimming carnival held at [?] attracted a large gathering at the brewery hole on the Baron River. The events were well contested by numerous competitors. ...
Article : 89 wordsDingoes and foxes are increasing at such a rate in this district that the Barcoo Dingo Board has been compelled to strike a second assessment this year ...
Article : 200 wordsAt the monthly meeting of the Coomera Shire Council, the deputy chairman (Councillor [?] Beattie) presiding, Councilors Beattic, Thomson, and Walker were appointed delegates to the ...
Article : 921 wordsThe girls of the Sandgate State School h[?] their annual swimming carnival on Thursday. The events were keenly contested. The prizes were donated by local residents. The ...
Article : 144 wordsSir,—The proposal for a direct main thoroughfare from the central northern suburbs to the heart of the city of North Brisbane should commend itself to every ...
Article : 748 wordsThe following appointments have been approved of by the Governor in Council:- Joseph John Scheibein, acting police magistrate, Ayr, to the licensing district of Ayr, and ...
Article : 507 wordsEaster, like all commemorative days, is provocative of thought. This season is more than a mere holiday, it is the memorablia in Christendom of Christ's passion. ...
Article : 821 wordsFrank Thorn (9.0), a veteran of the [?] arena, met and defeated the Frenchman, And[?] Dupr[?] (8.[?]), in 7 rounds at the Brisbane Stadium last night. The attendance was poo[?], ...
Article : 228 wordsThe committee of an extensive institution such as the Base Hospital for Sick Children, having to depend so largely upon the voluntary offerings of the ...
Article : 404 wordsSir,—The average "man in the street" cannot understand why there should be any trouble between the two anti-Socialistic political parties, but to those ...
Article : 259 wordsThe following is the draw for the first round of the Men's Metropolitan Lawn Tennis Association fixtures which commence next Saturday:— A grade: Pendoma v. Wyamba No. 1, Western ...
Article : 177 wordsA meeting was held in appoint a grader in connection with the scheme by which the Government is advancing £1 worth of rations per week to single men ...
Article : 118 wordsSir,—In a few days now we will be observing Anzac Day, and our minds will be occupied very forcibly with what that day meant to Australia. We are ...
Article : 394 wordsThe directors of the Wide Bay Company met at Cooroy on Thursday, when routine business was transacted. The pay for March supplies was 1/1. ...
Article : 87 wordsThe South Brisbane bowlers to-day won their third match against Bundaberg by 130 points to 125. At the East Brisbane circuit quarterly ...
Article : 313 wordsExecutive authority has been obtained for the following:—Reservations of an area of 5 acres for State school purposes, Ridgelands, under the control of the Secretary for Public ...
Article : 507 wordsSte[?]hen J. Bertin, from a[?]t. Breakfast Creek to a.t. Windsor; Samuel Buckby. from a.t. Humpybong to acting h.t. Gayndah North; Francis A. M'Murtie, from a.t. Leichhardt Ward ...
Article : 469 wordsMuch discontent has been expressed at the inadequate accommodation for pupils at the State School. It is the intention of the committee to wait on the Minister ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 249 wordsMr. Walter Cook, of Cook & Almond, storekeepers, Benarkin, died at the Foxborough Hospital on April 9, after a brief illness. The deceased, who was 65 ...
Article : 300 wordsA large number of players were cut on the [?]ks of both the Brisbane Golf Club and the Royal Queensland Club yesterday. At Yeerongpilly Dr. Thomson and Mr. Matthew played a ...
Article : 162 wordsSir,—I read with great concern that both the anti-Socialist parties in this State h[?]ve announced their infection of contesting the Gympie electorate, and ...
Article : 399 words£12,000 FOR 6/. New South Wales Second Big Art Union. It's money. Proceeds in aid of Newcastle Hospital. Agents everywhere. If you can't see one, send ...
Article : 56 wordsBefore Mr. H. L. (Archdall, C.P.M. in the Central Police Court yesterday, Gum Too (56, gardener) was charged with having done grievous bodily harm ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Tue 18 Apr 1922, Page 4
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