Social Survey Of Our State Aborigines Religion And Drink
A NSW social survey summary notes June 1930 to 1935 data on aboriginal numbers and mixed birth origins, religion by population with Church of England leading, and shifts in nonChristian groups. It records per-head alcohol expenditure rising from 4/11/8 to 4/16/9 and notes a census figure for deaf and dumb individuals at 982 across the state.
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New South Wales
Church of England
Salvation Army
Humorous Hotel Notices Across Australia Reveal Quirky Customs
A Melbourne Herald writer recalls peculiar hotel notices from New South Wales to Queensland. From dogs allowed in rooms to boots on beds and soap tied to taps, these quirks show colorful traveler manners and local humor.
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New South Wales
Tis
Toom
Australia
Gippsland
Dar
Queensland
Sunbathing child death raised at coroner’s inquest
At the City Coroner's Court last Friday the inquest into the death of Ronald Tiler aged 11 months of Leichhardt was told a bathing costume and sun exposure caused burns. Dr. Stafford noted convulsions and asphyxia after sunburn, warning that tender skin burns quickly in children.
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Ronald Tiler
Leichhardt
Ram
Stafford
Flour Sifting Caution Underscores Vitamin Loss Risks
A note warns that sifting wholemeal flour can waste valuable vitamin content as nutrients may remain on the four-sifter.
Remarkable Accident at Tathra Involving Bitumen Bound Beast
A steer owned by Mr. Pintt Cane in Tathra near Bega became immobile after heat from its body caused road bitumen to stick to it. Three residents struggled to lift the animal, parts of hide torn away, and it was later destroyed. It is believed the animal had fasted several days before the plight was noticed.
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Tathra
Bega
Pintt
District News
Morwell Bar Snakes and a Fine Prank
John Alexander Jackson of Morwell introduced a brown snake to the Yallomin Hotel bar last week. The crowd watched as the reptile roamed the floor and then was placed in a customer's pocket and dipped into another man's beer. He was fined £1 at Mort Well Police Court for offensive behavior.
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John Alexander Jackson
Morwell
Cocoa Jackson
Yallomin
Mr. Jackson
Jackson
Mort Well
Cattle and Sheep Sold at Goulburn Saleyards on Friday
About 300 head of store cattle and 10 000 sheep were submitted by W H Wheatley at the municipal saleyards. Cattle ranged from good steers to cows with calves, quality higher than average, attracting strong competition from Cumberland and surrounding districts with prices largely steady or improving. Quotations: Bullocks 3/3 to 5/18. steers 2 to 8/15. lighter 3/8 to 3/5. heifers 2/13 to 3/12. plainer 3/4 to 3/8. cows 22/6 to 24/17. aged 22/ to 30. calves at foot 2 to 4. calves 13/ to 24.
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Goulburn
W. H. Wheatley
Cumberland
Sheep Sale Prices Drift in Riverina Influx
Descriptions of flock offerings note many sheep from the Riverina and western districts affecting show values. Demand remains steady for Merino ewes and wethers, with aged ewes and store conditions selling easier. Prices listed include Merino ewes 5/1 to 7/10 and Corriedale lambs 10/9.
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Riverina
Merin Ewes
Corriedale
Melbourne Wool Auctions Average Price Report
The Melbourne Woolbrokers report the average price for Greasy Wool in Melbourne for the week ended 27 November 1937 was 12.10d per lb or £4/16/5 per bale, with an average bale weight of 293.36 lbs.
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Melbourne
Knits Use Silk Stockings Linings for Infant Sleeves
Infants' knitted garments are being lined with the legs of old silk stockings to prevent irritation. The practice aims to soften contact and improve comfort for delicate skin during wear.
Orsis: A Winter Hanging Thing Compared to a Butterfly
The fragment compares an orsis to a butterfly that hangs up in winter and comes down in summer, presenting a poetic, if unclear, image of a seasonal object. The text centers on a single simile without identifying entities, dates, or locations.
Fragmentary notes from a New South Wales novelist scene
A confused OCR fragment describes a novelist in a large house who claims to hear a strange sound described as teeth grinding. It mentions a street near Monaro in New South Wales and references about a zombie or disturbing night event in a dubious tone.
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Monaro
New South Wales
Paling’s Christmas Gifts Offer Practical Home Aids
The article from a Sydney firm highlights enduring practical gifts for the home. It promotes labour saving appliances like washing machines and refrigerators, and entertainment items such as radio sets and musical instruments. Enquiries are invited to W. H. Puling Co Limited, 338 George Street, Sydney.
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Paling's
Paling’s
W. H. Puling 4 Co. Limited
George Street
Sydney
Wages Tax Reductions Start December First
Employers and employees are notified of the Special Income and Wages Tax Amendment Act 1937. From December 1 wages up to 3 pounds weekly become tax free, while tax applies to 3 to 20 pounds weekly. A rebate of 6d per week per dependent is allowed from December 1. Employees must lodge declaration forms with employers to claim rebates. false statements carry penalties.
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Commissioner of Taxation
New South Wales
Mistaken Identity Netlets Royal Journey With Guides
Four Australian Girl Guides were thanked for a mistaken label in Scotland when Queen Elizabeth II noted a kangaroo badge on their uniforms. The error occurred at Ballaston near Glasgow during the Empire Exhibition ceremony, where the Queen greeted the Guides and confirmed their identities one by one.
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Scotland
Ballationston
Glasgow
Tapan
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Jte
Re Wiiltes
JOKER
Schute Bell
General Motors
Natoly Ony
Ico
Goulburn Stock Sales
Alun
Aunt Mary
Tillock & Co. Pty. Ltd
Don. Kennedy
Ask
T. James
Street, Bombala
Faling
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