Building Car Bodies and the Australasian Shortage
A fragmented report discusses the high cost of motor car body panels and a predicted shortage of body builders in the Commonwealth. It notes moves toward open competition, potential price reductions, and the impact on labor distribution, naming industry figures and Australasian officials while warning of monopolistic delay.
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Fonte
Mueter
Anodonta
Ung
Meidenee
Ator Impare
Ehuoencland
Australie
Pot Cape
Austra
China
Fox
Peigkinn
Pangine
Fear OF
Monupol
Loball Adler
Bolor
Flour tax case recount in ambiguous 18th century note
A fragmentary report describes a flour tax case with a defendant facing £50 fines and possible imprisonment. The text references Ceims tne, July 2, a court, and unspecified actions by a judge or jury. The garbled OCR hides names and precise charges, but implies a tax dispute and potential punishment for nonpayment.
Mining Company Prospectuses News Report
An opaque early 20th century mining notice discusses prospectuses and formal actions. It mentions a registrar and names individuals such as Mr Marlin in relation to filings and regulatory steps, with limited readable detail on companies or dates.
Man dragged from flames at city coroner’s court
A distorted report describes a man dragged from fire amid court proceedings. The fragment mentions a nurse or witness, injuries, and expressions urging action, with garbled names and locations making specifics unclear.
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Bydney
Hay
Pueington
Huberfila
Efferts
Njures
Black Trackers Withdrawn
In Dalby on July 4 the Black Trackers are withdrawn from a scheduled event leaving organizers to reassess plans and notify participants of the change.
War pensions costs and exchequer allotments detailed
Melbourne reports outline of war pensions and related Australian expenditures costed at about 118 million pounds for the year. Details show pensions rising from 1919-16 to 1920-21, with emergency deductions and restorations affecting totals. The Returned Soldiers’ changes and one-year reprieve proposal are noted amid budgeting for Dalby Tara and Chun repatriation efforts.
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Melbourne
Australi
Dalby
Aisihete
Tara
Chun
Cola
Parmenta
Chile
Sistiore Ici
Ids
le Pfak
City Council Debates Electric Service Frustrations
Council members spar over electricity supply and road projects as Alderman raise concerns about Queensport Road use and Mayor discusses potential private power arrangements. Officials criticize government for delays while residents await stable service and billing clarity.
Fined for stealing melons in Gratton case
An illustration of the long arm of the law appeared in Gratton Police Court when Mary Elkerton was fined for stealing watermelons in Gratton in March 1932. Several melons were found on Queen Street and on the footpath, with early reports indicating three youths were seen near the scene. The defendant was fined £9 and costs.
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Qratton
Gratton
Marry’ Elkertor
Queen Street
Queensland area selected for Commonwealth geological survey
July 3 report notes the selection of areas in Queensland the Nariera Ferritory and Western Australia to be surveyed under the Commonwealth serial geological survey scheme. An executive committee of prominent scientists and civil aviation experts just concluded a Canberra meeting and drew up tender terms for the serial phot Brapite work. About 100 experts will be alerted for inlet work as the scheme proceeds.
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Canberra
Mrvan
Asbatést
Queensland
Nariera Ferritory
Weaern Australia
Commonwealth
Algies Genphraica
Stan
Civil Aviation
The Minister for Customs Trial Notes and Revelations
Eman July 3 reports a police inquiry into seditious writings linked to a ministerial figure. Authorities describe a campaign to incite unrest, with attempts to suppress the material and justify strong official scrutiny.
Tasmanian Claims Hidden in Federal Vision Debate
Fragmentary notes indicate Tasmanian officials discuss federal approach to federation. The text mentions government attitude toward Prosier souls and potential arrangements under Federation, with unresolved comments about Prime Minister and Tasmanian reaction.
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Hobart
New Aerodrome for Grafton
City council backs a plan for a modern aerodrome in Grafton with a proposed site near the junction. Authority cites improved transport links and regional development as key aims.
Mystery Scribbles on Sanitary Pottery and Trade Prices
Fragmented OCR notes reference sanitary pottery, furnace works, and pricing remarks. Names like Behn, Hae, Ree, and Paranel ares appear with unclear roles. Mentions of Sanitary Pottery, Dredge, and Puswanne Peery Tig hint at a trade or manufacturing context.
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Niles
Ree
Behn
Oreamn
Alo
Goven Ty -Chacien
iHlopes
Bode Works
Flys
Sanitary Pottery
Seaaneaesnes
Hsia
Gatey Ly Miedie
Walla
Ene
Amore
Disease in Banana Report Signals Market Concern
Melbourne representante of the Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing reports many bananas affected by a disease, with some fruit rotting and others ripening badly. Authorities are seeking the cause and planning industrial measures to investigate the issue.
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Melbourne
Pruit
Lurus
Belentine Ane
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Austral Riators
Fediacion
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Regiatrareee
Seth
Melbourne Stock Exchange
Auatratims
Investare
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Tgie
Eelam Sn
Hetarfay
City Council Breeze
Luter
Warmingun
Queensport Road
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Warrington
Ton
A. J. Austin
Tait
eRgenan Taly
Np Eman
Minister For Customs
Mr Oa
Mater Ae
Sonia
MRD
Deromatry
Gauci
Ijver
Tasmania
Grafton
City Council
Betwen
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Wiuel Trier
Thadee
Fuesa
Nierer
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Wena Price
Aler
Kawase
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Comfariente Pe
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Yes Belt
Sheen
Ahealaary
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Sr Lo
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Ueaal
Salo Price
Lor Beirne
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