Future of Bulcock's overseas trip eyed by cabinet
The Courier-Mail notes Minister Bulcock's extensive overseas tour to South Africa, South America, and the United States. It argues his findings could boost Queensland agriculture if applied, and warns a cabinet reshuffle could waste his valuable insights and ongoing influence. The piece praises the Main Roads Commissioner as an expert adviser on transport matters.
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Queensland
South Africa
South America
United States
Bulcock
Courier-Mail
Australia
Buleeck
Department of Agriculture and Stock
Hynes
Cash
Department of ‘Administration
Bullcock
Australia should adopt free first class air mail next year
The article urges the Federal Government to provide next year free air carriage for all first class mail, removing the heavy threepence land tax on most pockets and aiding civil aviation. It argues air mails are increasingly essential for business, will boost imperial air mail participation, and prevent delaying Australia’s commercial and enterprise growth.
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Australia
Post Office
British Commonwealth
Great Britain
Brisbane Diary notes on police duties and Swiss National Day
The Brisbane Diary reflects on Queensland police work with 54 duties beyond life and property protection, mentions area loss from 385 to 375 square miles, and recalls Minister Hanlon at a Police Commissioners conference. It also covers William Bertram’s lecture plans, Swiss National Day as noted by Swiss Consul Henry Schaub, and the local Swiss community.
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Gilbert
New Zealand
D. Cummings
Dominion
Queensland
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Los Angeles
Tin
Hanlon
Treasury
Conference of Police Commissioners
Home Secretary
Hallon
William Street
Commonwealth
William Bertram
Legislative Assembly
Scottish Literary Society
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Robert Bruce
Mr. Bertram
Queen Elizabeth
Scotland
Switzerland
William Tell
Henry Schaub
Gessler
Lake of
Lucerne
Island
The Man Behind Australia's National Census The Man Behind Australia s National Census
A Canberra profile of Dr. Roland Wilson, head of the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics. At 32 he became the world s youngest administrative statistician, directing tasks from the National Register to cost of living indices, employment rates, births and deaths, migrations, and vast publication programs. He coordinates data across government, banks, and industry, shaping policy through monthly and quarterly statistical reports.
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Commonwealth
Bureau of Census and Statistics
Roland Wilson
Wilson
Treasury
Lonn Gounell
Commonwealth Bank Board
Wilan
Lipa
Bureau of Statistics
Cabinet
Commonwealth Straits- Hiclan
Canberra
Machines That Almost Think in Commonwealth Census Work
The article describes the Australian Commonwealth Bureau of Statistics rapid adoption of mechanical carding and Hollerith sorting to process census data. It highlights cost, scope, and the impact of automated systems on speed and accuracy, noting figures, personnel, and leadership under Dr. Wilson and Professor Maulden.
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England
Canberra
Hollerith
Commonwealth
Australia
Fach
Chicago
Oxford
Bureau of Statistics
Wilson
R. E. Maulden
Sory
Tax Sport For Child Endowment
A Courier-Mail letter argues against state child endowment to raise birth rates. The writer cites wartime costs and rising living standards, says wages create selfish living, and proposes funding by direct tax on sport and entertainments to avoid extra industry tax burden. Southport signed Old Pioneer.
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Nalarid
New
Bourd Wales
Southport
Church Missions and Aborigines in Financial Struggle
The Courier-Mail reports Rev W S Bath notes church funds cannot cover aboriginal mission work. Harry R Rowan, former superintendent, argues lack of funds and few white assistants hinder welfare programs, rejecting infant betrothal as a practice and urging a clearer outlook for natives’ progress.
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Courier-Mail
W. S Bath
Physical fitness lectureships proposed to boost youth health
A letter argues for a university lectureship in Physical Fitness taught by a medical expert. The author cites audio shows and sport values, urging focus on anatomy physiology and biochemistry. Early life gland and vitamin deficiencies should be detected and managed with professional medical guidance.
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Harjons
Commonwealth
Marion
Lemean
Metcalfe Sharpe
Sandgate
Tests for Drivers After Accidents
A reader letter discusses a radio program on “Test for Drunkenness” and argues for police administered breath or blood tests to determine intoxication after crashes. It claims tests exist worldwide and could reduce insurance costs while protecting innocents from intoxicated drivers.
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Sheaceland National Station
Queensland
Ehcare
Jarpe Suls
Brisbane
Calendulas for Centenary Place
A Brisbane native from Wooloowin writes about planting bright calendulas at Centenary Place. The note envisions colourful displays to attract tourists and visitors to the Show, praising the flowering plants as plentiful and beautiful for the area.
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D&c
New University Road Needs Repairs
A reader letter from Brisbane laments the deplorable condition of New University Road in St Lucia. The writer urges the City Council to allocate funds to restore trafficable conditions due to heavy current usage. The note closes with "Worn Tyre."
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University At
Lead on Cruelty to Animals Sermon at Archbishops Service
A church service on Sunday featured a sermon addressing cruelty to animals. The message urged compassion and referenced a charitable lead from the parish and G. Voss in connection with the church outreach.
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