Forgetful Talk on Child Endowment Wages Sparks Debate
Mrs Longman hears Mr Brigden discuss a Queens Citizenship League meeting on child endowment and a universal basic wage. He notes wage equality for men and women but questions equal pay for a man with a wife and child while state endowment continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brigden
Bureau of Ustry
Aes
Aeas
Longman Center
Queens Citizenship League
New South Wales
Brigden
Manly
Group Housing Proposal Faces Brisbane Scrutiny
Oring Hill is noted as a potential site in Brisbane for a group housing plan. The Town Planning Association and Building Industry Congress show interest, but executives say such schemes are rarely affordable and not yet essential on a large scale in Brisbane.
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Oring Hill
Brisbane
The
Town Planning Association
Lkely
Building Industry Congress
Rin
Mland Master Builders’ Associat
H. AH. Gayford
Broadcast schedule and programs on Australian stations
Listing Wednesday fare across 4BC, station GeeY, and 46K with news, weather, markets, music, talks, children segments, and forthcoming bands. Includes Melbourne 3LO and JAR program notes with symphony, verse readings, and Adelaide region promos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clobe
Daily Broadcast Service
N4o
D. L. Waraker
B.A.T.C
Bebe
Firmin McKin
Courter-Mall
New Moon
Sydney
Carlton
Brisbane Munich
Statiom Geey
Masis
Ing
Aun
Symphony Muse
Ting Secason
Gray
Bally
Idge
Cne
Ther
Jacke Wittup
IDL
Ashfield Hall
3LO
Melbourne
A.B.C. Syn'y Orchestra
Maggie
Tudor Davies
Tiland Richards
Frank D. Low
JAR
Hinery
Eric J. Ingram
Alan Barry
Royalle
Comp Coutts
Letters on Australian policy and worker rights in Queensland
A Queensland reader defends friendly ties with Japan and calls for better export markets. The letter urges consideration of Eastern neighbors, warns against exclusionary policy, and argues for a formal inquiry into a blind institution after criticisms of management and worker rights.
Unity claim challenged by non party alderman letter
A non party alderman denies attendance at a Brisbane City Council meeting cited to show anti Labour unity. He states the council previously included aldermen from N D C Civic Reform Labour and Progress Associations with one Non-Party member after a by election he refused to join any party. He has not decided on any action for the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civia
Brisbane
N.D.C
Civic Reform, Labour, and Progress
D&c
The Baking Trade Voices in Queensland
The letter urges better conditions for bakers in Queensland as the industry faces hardship. It argues for earlier bakery hours to satisfy public demand, praises the carter’s role, and notes the need for proper training and recognition by government. The writer, John R Roche of Paddington, calls for reforms ahead of a proposed Day Baking Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Bakers’ Union
Carter
John R. Roche
Paddington
Blind workers press for better conditions at Queens land institution
A letter to the Courier-Mail argues for welfare and progress at the Industrial Institution for the Blind. It asserts blind employees seek fair training and employment, blaming prior management and noting home secretary Peterson perceived issues from his start in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn Peterson
Labour Serenarie
Home Secretary
Moore
Ahr, &c
Gir
Industrial Institution For the Blind
Queensland
Peterson
Careless Residents May Invite Burglars in Brisbane Suburbs
A leading insurance official warns ten thousand police could not curb burglaries if households neglect locks doors and alarms. He notes many homes leave safes exposed and unprotected, allowing easy and swift entries. He cites British policy trends toward embedding safes and stricter home security as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sean Police Union
P. Talty
Queensland
Sagan
Sea Tien
Great Britain
Fishermen’s Proposals to Reform Queensland Fish Board
An East Brisbane reader argues the fish market flaws stem from fishermen selling privately and retailer monopolies. He urges a board of nonretailers with broad powers, penalties for bypassing the market, price controls, and a 12 month export ban on filh roes to prove domestic demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister For Labour
Sydney
Australia
Brisbane
Hynes
Rees
Queensland
Tiam
Sir
Observer
Emu Meat for Russia Debated in Early 20th Century
A historical note discusses emu flesh as food in relation to a Soviet five year plan. Emu meat is described as coarse beef like and possibly useful in emergencies. Various explorers and sources note mixed opinions on its palatability and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
A Longuena
EL A. Tengen
Qourier- Mail
Allan Cunningham
Gould
Australia
Dwig Leichhardt
Oreton Bay
Port Essington
O. Ernest Cowles
Central Australia
Alfred J. North
Tasmania
Emu Meat Taste and Farming Remarks From a 19th Century Discussion
The text questions emu meat palatability arguing fat is strong and the flesh mostly thigh meat. It notes an imagined boiled emu steak and doubts on succulent flavor. It mentions an farm estimate for increasing flocks with incubators and a 24 year old bird yielding about 90 pounds of meat. It recalls emus reaching Southern Europe about a century ago and adapting to the South Russian steppes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Longman
Europe
Savage Kangaroo Attacks Highlight Rare Bush Hazard
Western Australia reports a six foot marsupial attacking a farmer in a rare incident. The Queensland Museum cites a 1927 Courier clipping recounting Gladys Bird’s bicycle attack on Gayndah Road near Maryborough. The kangaroo stood about seven feet when shot after the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Wego
Queensland Museum
H. A. Longman
Courier
Gladys Bird
Gayndah Road
Maryborough
New Zealand Premier to Sail Home on Makura
SAN FRANCISCO August 24 The Premier of New Zealand Mr G W Forbes will sail for home by the steamer Makura on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New Zealand
G. W. Forbes
Makura
Traffic hazard survey urged for Brisbane by RACQ official
A Queensland RACQ representative urges a comprehensive survey of traffic danger points in Brisbane. He notes ongoing work by authorities to reduce dangers, acknowledging high costs and the need for coordinated effort, including pole removals and wire shifts to save future expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul Nireeaale
Royal Au’ Club of Queensland
A. E. Jones
Courier-Mail
Brisbane
R.A.C.Q
Mr. Jones
Laeder
Burglary Policy Costs Rise in Queensland 1931
Analysis shows burglary policy payouts in Queensland doubled from 1930 to 1931 while crime indicators in Brisbane remained unclear. Businesses faced higher premiums amid shifting security concerns and policing gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Brisbane
Intersection dangers in metropolitan warning plans debated
The article discusses proposed warning plans near danger spots in the metropolitan area with talks of who bears costs, and notes traffic authorities lack funds. It cites intersection accidents, right of way rules, and issues with “silent cops” complicating passage, aiming to prevent severe corner collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.ac.q
Mr. Jones
Sea Scouts Train For Sailors Fun And Duty
Sea Scouts pursue boats gear and signaling skills alongside standard badges keeping the same fee and law as other Scouts. A Saturday programme blends storytelling of smugglers and pirates with seamanship and adventure. Fundraising events for the Sir Leslie Wilson Scout Fund include Thelma Robertson Brenda McCullough School of Dancing revue and Ambulance Transport Brigade support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strateas
Southport Show Society Adds Juvenile Events for October Show
At a Monday meeting the Southport Show Society agreed to add several juvenile sports events to the ring programme for the annual show on October 11. David Bunn consented to judge the ALS cattle section and E J Wentaway to judge the horses.
Ipswich Rail Motor Tests Advance at North Ipswich Workshops
The testing of a new 100 hyp rail motor and two trailers was completed at North Ipswich workshops yesterday. It is not known what service they are for, with one more motor needed to complete the order. After that, four additional rail motors remain, and the building line has reached a stage where a standard type has been accepted for vehicles like the new one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Spewieh
Be Romantic and Housekeep to Keep Your Husband
Dorothy Dix offers daily romance and housekeeping advice to sustain a happy marriage. She urges wives to dress well show appreciation and avoid neglecting home duties to keep husbands content and loyal.
Billy Doings by Fanny Cory
A fragmented reading of Billy Doings presents a sketchy imprint of a comic or vignette. The text hints at a narrative voice exploring personal conduct and self reflection in a light humorous tone with archaic spelling and phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Doings
Fanny
Cory
Seven Years' Yet for Jerry and Jill
Jerry contemplates a seven year sentence as he and Fay plot to reveal Faul’s plot and prove his innocence. Jill must be told the truth to prevent the drunken Faul from leveraging Jill’s money, while Jerry faces possible danger when Paul arrives with a hostile mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pay
Jerry
Jill
Joe
Fay
Fayl
Faul
Pug
Ace
Tne
Selina
Paul
The Bogus Heir unfolds under cover in Stort End wood
Jerry and Jill plot to expose Faul and his sham heir while Fay learns the truth about Paul. Fay and Jill fear a bribed claimant, and Jerry hopes to confront the impostor at luncheon with Pry and Mr. Spangler's help. Jerry observes the unnamed heir and prepares to act when the moment comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill
Jerry
Jil
Fuaul
Faul
Fayl
Fay
Jove
Paul
Stort End
Kerry
Pau Ts
Joe
Ferry
Erry
Jerry Bean
Bradford Tops Rise
London August. Bredfoni tops makers with no protective advance in merino as by 24. per tb. Crosabreds cite Osw Biv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Market notes from Port on sharp rate rises and mixed demand
Agents reports from Goldsbrough Bort and Co Ltd Sydney dated August 28 say the market opened with a 30 percent advance in rates, some 45 percent higher than last season’s opening. Continentals and Japanese types predominated with Bradford buyers, chiefly France, Japan, Bradford, and Germany. Total clearances were reflected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsbrough, Bort. and Co. Ltd
Port
Aram
Sydney
Bradford
France
Japan
Germany
Allora Shire Council Reports Financials and Coomburro Road Petition
At Allora August meeting the shire council noted receipts of 4408 pounds and discounts of 197 pounds 42 shillings. Overdue rates 4741 pounds 13 shillings. Divisional balances showed several credits and debits totaling 701 pounds 3s 10d. Receipts and expenditures for the period were 5138 pounds and 1331 pounds 1d respectively. Warranted payments totalled 174 pounds 1d. A petition from 30 Coomburra ratepayers urged partial neat work on the Coomburro road to improve access in all weathers, with the overseer instructed to draft a plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allora
Allora Shire Counci
Coomburra
Coomburrore
Opening ceremony at Brisbane Exhibition urged with religious stir
Church leaders propose a pre show religious season and a Grand procession to invoke divine providence. Arch Bishop Duhig and Dean Barrett urge country visitors to attend services, linking national enterprise with faith while noting no special atmosphere at this year’s opening. Prime Minister Lyons congratulates the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Meregtatene
Duhig
T Oe
Brisbane
Dean W. E. C. Barrett
Royal National Agricultural Association
H. W. Watson
Providence
J. A. Lyons
The Queenslander Thursday Edition Advert
The Queenslander issue described as a weekly Thursday publication featuring news, short stories, jokes, photographs, and articles. It mentions a sixpence price and ordering through a newsagent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fcc
the Queenslander
Mewiagen
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Seston
Weston
Atudio
Dr. A. L. Is
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Rewuite
B.a-T.o
Albion Park
Rena
J. A. Lyona
Muate
Dance Southern
the Courier-Mail
Editor
Bir
EK. Mutenda
Courier- Mail
Australis
China
W. 8
LYALL
Camp Hill
Tax Courier-Mate
Courler-Mats
Isobel Elsom
His Majesty's Theatre
Zealand
Pontiac
C. Eager & Son Ltd
Ead
Wowstead
Ory Gheeveems
Wickham Strent
SEA Scouts
Southport
Ipswich
Dorothy DIX
John Om
7. C. Bridges
Faul's
Allora Shire
Rexona
Rad Iit CO
Rexona Proprietary Limited
Maes Cmu
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