Langley Reaches 60 as State's Oldest Underwriter
Richard D. Langley, born 1875 near Snowy River, marks his 60th birthday as he continues to head National Insurance Company of New Zealand in Western Australia. Since 1919 he led the WA branch, guiding policy and claims, with a lengthy managerial tenure unmatched among local insurance officers.
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Richard D. Langley
National Insurance Company of New Zealand
Isurance
Langley
Snowy River
Monaro
New South Wales
Banjo” Paterson
Monarch
Victoria
Western Australia
The
National Insurance Company
Barrackstreet
Viking House
Inown Ag Nations Houge
Willismatrees
Railway Excursions for Christmas and New Year Holidays
The issue outlines a wide program of railway excursions in New South Wales for Christmas and New Year. Residents may travel to Sydney and intermediate stations with school holidays, or across the state during two weeks starting December 18, with return tickets valid two months. Holiday excursion tickets run from December 9 to year end from major NSW stations, with the department predicting high demand. Intending travellers should obtain a station handbill for full arrangements and ticket details, and interstate travelers may ask for the Seasonal Bargain Fares folder.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Flying fox raid disturbs Inverell orchards and rodent scenes
Inverell district growers report thousands of flying foxes roosting along the river at Brodin's Plain. The Inverell Gun Club organized a two day raid to drive them from willows and oaks, about 1000 foxes shot with little change in numbers. The aim is to encourage the predators to move to new quarters.
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Inverell
Jaty
Miles
St. Neot's
Huntingdonshire
Shel
Gardening Suggestions for Dablins and Amiondat Plants
This piece advises planting Dabliss and related varieties now, noting upright types are popular. It covers timing by climate, preferring green plants to tubers, unpacking and acclimating greens, shading tips, staking needs, mulching to reduce sun and conserve moisture, and early pinching to encourage branching for sturdier plants.
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Australia
Dabliss
Orchid and flower seed list from Ormond Plant Farm
Dahlias and other garden varieties available for autumn planting. Describes OT-grown tubers and a range of seeds including Baby Royal cactus, Guadiaoa, and chrysanthemums with Japanese types. Catalogues offered. firm is Ormond Plant Farm Pty Ltd, Ormond, Victoria, and J. W. Robinson is managing director.
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Dublin
Ormond Plant Farm Pty, Ltd
Ormond
Vic
J. W. Robinson
Directors of Kreuger Toll ordered to pay vast damages
Four directors of the Brot of Kreuger and Toll, including one deceased during the case, were ordered by the Stockholm Court to pay 13,500,000 pounds in damages to shareholders due to Ivar Kreuger frauds. Kreuger, the financier, died by his own hand in Paris in 1932, with the case arising from actions starting in 1933.
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Brot
Kreuger and
Toll
Stockholm
Ivar Kreuger
Paris
Aireorgia
Mechanisation of Mines Debate in Militant Movements
A lengthy critique argues that coal mine mechanisation in New South Wales is political, linking Miners' Federation leaders to the Militant Minority Movement and the Communist Party of Australia. It warns that organized labor faces propaganda from Reds seeking strikes to undermine industry, while noting potential gains for workers if coal isn’t available. The piece urges workers to weigh the broader impact on employment and markets.
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Caulfields
Ttig
Abnurd
Miners’ Federation
Morawant
Communist Party of Australia
Communist Party of Russi
Bly. O. Nelson
W. Ore
Miners' Federation
Militarc
Communist Party
Ltvena
Sydney Morning Herald
Caprell
Ern
Misting Brea
Nist
Labor
NSW mineral output nears ten and a half million pounds
Official estimates put New South Wales mineral production this year at about £10,800,000, £500,000 above last year. Gold yield for ten months to Oct 31 reached 39,050 ounces valued at £343,073, the highest since 1921. Minister Vincent said £56,600 was allotted to aid mining enterprises, including gold tin and silver-lead, with employment created for about 1,500 men. A total of 1,490 applications were received for mining titles.
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New South Wales
Vincent
Ihis
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