Canada and Turkey Increase Wool Purchases Amid Global Demand
The article notes a decade of shifting wool trade with Canada and Turkey expanding purchases. Canada’s worsted and woollen output rose from 16,500,000 to 27,630,000 yards, and Australian shipments to Canada and Turkey surged in 1946-47, reflecting broader demand for wool products across the Middle East and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Australia
Middle East
Turkey
India
China
Egypt
Palestine
Australia could rejoin world steel market if coal and workers available
The piece argues Australia has potential to produce half a million tons of steel with coal and labor, noting Europe would prize such steel. It contrasts Germany's Ruhr region as scrap-heavy and unused capacity, and warns Australia is missing its best chance to enter global steel production due to coal and manpower shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Steel
Australis
Germany
Ruhr Valley
Australia
Stonehenge dating contested by modern scholars
The article notes Stonehenge predates Genesis by over a millennium with estimates around 1360 B.C. from Sir Norman Lockyer, placing it in Britain’s Bronze Age though some research suggests about 800 B.C. Reflective of divided views, the dating remains debated among scholars.
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Stonehenge
Norman Lockyer
Britain
Onniane
Babylon
World experts push plant genetics to ease global hunger
Maryland institute reports progress with improved turkey meat breeds egg laying hens and onions that do not cause tears while Russia and Afghanistan sources reveal new seed varieties. Australia soil experts tackle key problems as Russia expands fruit and nut breeding with hundreds of new varieties. Genetic studies expand disease resistance and yield in wheat oats and fruit trees amid shortages.
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Maryland
Australia
Russia
Jean Arthurr Om
Paramount
Imney
Marlene Dietrich
John Lund
Billy Wilder
Miss Arthur
New apricot varieties claim hardy frost tolerance
The article asserts apricot varieties will endure temperatures 72 degrees Fahrenheit below freezing. It also describes large, sweet fruits used for preserves, noting their suitability and appealing flavor.
Four-Leged Life Chair Explains Human Balance
The piece describes a human as a four legged chair with vocation, self, social life, and physical self as legs. A balanced chair guarantees security while missing or uneven legs cause discomfort or a fall, illustrating how life stability relies on functioning aspects.
Detectives Probe Camden Larceny Case Involving Blackshire
A Camden detective investigating the Elizabeth Blackshire larceny case complains she pickpocketed him while he waited at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
New Jersey
Elizabeth Blackshire
Hollywood Seeks New Roles for Roving Film Stars
Slapsy Maxie Rosenbloom signs with Paramount for his first film in over two years playing a bungling cross country truck driver in Hazard. Colleague notes include Ursula Jeans as a wartime housewife in No Medals and Oona O Neill facing a move to England with anticipated re naming Martha. Universal lines Criss Cross for Burt Lancaster as a gambling armored car driver, while Ray Milland plans a two week Sun Valley ski visit with Mrs Milland. Wanda Hendrix fuels Audie Murphy rumors of a postwar teaming.
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Maxie Rosenbloom
Paramount
Hazard
Paulette
MacDonald Carey
Ursula Jeans
Esther McCracken
Martha
Oona O'Neill
Charlie Chaplin
England
Victoria bushfire ban lifted sparks spring outbreak
Victoria faced fires after the March 15 lifting of a summer ban on unrestricted fires. Chief Rural Officer C A Daw notes autumn burning was hindered, warns strict control and common sense needed, and commends volunteers for their response amid criticism of the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Country Fires Authority
C. A. Daw
Melbourne
Orter Uuy
Mr. Daw
Newspaper Advertisements and Notices From April 16 Issue
Supplement reproduces assorted notices and brief items from multiple regional papers dated April 16. Content spans public notices, ads, classified snippets, local notices, and small community updates across towns such as Boyup Brook Bridgetown North Midland and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup Brook Bulletin
Bridgetown Advocate
North Midland Times
Northern Times
Coolgardis Miner
Avon Argus
North Eastern Courier
Preston Mail
Dowerin Guardian
Goomalling Gazette
Harvey-Waroona Mall
Eastern Recorder
Dampier Herald
Manjimup Mail
Midlands Advocate
Southern Sentinel
Mallewa Mall
Norseman-Reverance News
York Chronicle
Pemberton Post
South Western Advertiser
Southern Cross News
Toodyay Herald
Wongan- Balada Budget
Wheatbelt Tribune
Leonsra News
Northam News
Road-Sign Proposals From a Time of Rail Crossing Safety
A historical note records a series of suggested road sign phrases for railway level crossings. The proposals include provocative lines urging drivers to proceed with care and warning that collision with a train is a fatal risk. The ideas reflect public safety messaging of the era.
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Malaya
Nei
Ceylons
Africa
P.c
Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition
Wyatt Earp
Antarctic
Commonwealth Bay
Europe
Afghanistan
Spain
Pyrenees
Columbia
CID
Military Criminal Investigation Department
Universal
Criss Cross
Mark Hellin
Burt Lancaster
Lancaster
Sun Valley
Sagy
Ray Milland
Idaho
Mrs. Milland
Ray
Wanda Hendrix
Audie Murphy
America
Jane Russell
Bob Hope
Miss Russell
Carmen Nesbet
National Library of Australia
ACE
Western Australia
Malloch Bros. Ltd
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Perth
Leederville
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