Boy's Trip to Hollywood Hopes to Break Into Films
Owen Weller an 18 year old from Bris bane plans to leave Sydney by the Maripasa today for America to seek a part in a film production in Hollywood. He has no definite offers but is optimistic about visiting America and pursuing acting opportunities. He will travel on the same boat as Mary Maguire and will join his cousin Captain Thea Peters of San Pedro California, superintendent at the Standard Oil Company.
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Owen Weller
Brisbane
Sydney
Maripasa
America
Hollywood
Ob Ging
Fato
Amerie
Coner Faioer
Thea Peters
San Pedro
California
Standard O1 Company
Australis
United Kingdom
Oan Abh
Queensland Wege
Semcon
Exneas
Queensland
Hutton
Queensland Egg Board
Australia
Experia
Pont
Arid Tsuelly
Aus Crnilon
Forhan's Toothpaste Promises Pyorrhea Prevention
An Australasian ad urges daily brushing with Forhan's toothpaste to prevent pyorrhea. It claims the product strengthens gums and teeth, notes its serious purpose beyond a cleanser, and recommends twice daily use with six month dental checkups. It markets the paste as economical and pleasant tasting with two price points.
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Sheldon Drug Co
Dtd
Sydney
Egg Producers Press for Production Control and Aid
A conference at the Teachers Training College, chaired by R. B. Corbett, heard egg board officials report improved deliveries and export growth. Speakers urged fair living standards for primary producers, noting past wheat subsidies and outlining planned distributions from the Queensland Egg Board tied to eggs delivered and export performance.
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FR. Marshall
The
Gap
Teachers ‘Training College
R. B. Corbett
Egg Board
J. Hatten
Te Egg Producers’ Councill
Presess
Ennire Mar
Bowre
Bates
Fire Brigade Demonstration Ends With Rescue Drama
A Brisbane crowd watched smoke at Ann Street as a woman in a nightgown carried a baby from a burning three story building. The woman dropped the infant before the fire engine arrived, revealing the baby wrapped in rugs. The scene shifted to a bold rescue as firemen aided the distressed pair, followed by a formal opening of a new fire station. Metropolitan Fire Brigade officials spoke on progress and equipment, noting population growth and improved protection across the city.
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Ann Street
Fire Brigade
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Rutile
Mun Engi
Em, Hanson
Ofie
Bull
Childpern
Biaré
W Denmend
Wie
Metropolitan Pir
Brisbane
Hanton
Briebene
Dows
Bristene
Denmoad
Mr. Hanlon
Poultry Industry Seeks Production Limits and Research
A conference urged capping fowls per grower to curb overproduction. The motion backed by Mr Hollick aims to study limits similar to sugar industry controls, with federal involvement and a poultry pathologist to be appointed. The board will intensify inspections to enforce the Act.
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Bone
Galé
Hut
Wynnum Dutrict Powtey Club
M A Campbell
Truck Smashes at Southport Injuring Six
A utility truck on the Pacific Highway near Esplanade and North Street Southport crashed into a telegraph pole after a rear wheel came off. Comnelious O Rourke and five others, including four children, sustained fractures, lacerations, and shocks as the vehicle mounted the footpath and collided with the pole. Passers by helped extricate casualties while wires and the pole were severely damaged.
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Southport
Lands Department
Bowen Terrace
New Farm
Annie Dalton Famgle
John O'Rourke
Michael Crowley
Annie Street
King George Memorial Fund closes designs for tribute
The memorial fund for King George awaits design selections with a near £6000 target and £700 more to reach the goal. Donations may be sent to the treasurer or hon secretary at Town Hall Brisbane, as experts prepare recommendations. The opening notes list subscriptions from various shire councils and individuals, while an accident report notes Southport ambulance care and transport to Mater Misericordiae Private Hospital.
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George
Towh Hall
Brisbane
Royal Society of
At Georg
G KK Seatrook
Walters
Maryborough
Tirrasombe
Bhannoo
Romer Dowha
Reg Benen Rodney Downs
Tia
FA Theme Shire Couret
Fattaworth Shire Onune
Ditteworth
Tobacco federation letter urges Australia to ease trade
Lord Strathcarton leader of the British Empire Tobacco Federation writes to dominions about trade problems. He notes overtures to the Australian government and urges overseas associations to gain their governments’ support. An Australian official reports on premarket tobacco development and calls for more overseas visitors.
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Lord Stratheatron
Tobacco Federation
Page
Sete
Lord Strathcarton
Australia
A. R. Townsend
Australian Civil Service
Powerful Transmitter For New Zealand Planned
A 0 kilowatt broadcasting transmitter, claimed as the most powerful in the southern hemisphere, is being commissioned by Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Ltd for the New Zealand national service. It will operate on 62 metres wavelength with a power of 460,000 watts, aiming to rival stations in the British Empire.
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Sydney
Amalgamated Wireless Australasoic Ltd
New Zealand
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Trion
Sian Nih
Valee
Young Weller
Miss Mary ( Maguire
Forhan
Gams
T. Hallick
BO Bone eCapala
Selentife
Marshall
Hollick
Epa
Bee Producers’ Council
Stotea
Hallick Wan
Hopper Bros., Pty., Ltd
Atcherley House
King's Memorial Fund
Southport Ambwearice
Mater Misericardiae
British Tobacco
CS Vle Ces
LCO Ptt
Philco
Radio
Philcos
Fighteen
T. C. Beirne Pty). Ltd
Brunswick Street
Valley
Queen Street
Howards Limited
Nfbell Ee A . BK
Toowoomba
Coffe
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