FOREIGNERS LEAP AHEAD IN TRADE REPORTS FROM AUSTRALIA
A Department of Commerce summary notes sharp gains in grain imports and shipping tonnages. Australia, Britain, and other nations show varied movements with Argentina and Canada also signaling shifts in wheat and flour trade volumes during the period. Details reference multi-nation commerce metrics and early 1840s market conditions.
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Selbourne
Um Department of Commerce
Great Britain
Inter
Australia
James
Britiah Couneries
Woman Killed In Western Fal After Lorry Collision
A woman died late this afternoon in a road accident involving a motor lorry near Ruupay Fatate in Western Fal. Bystanders and witnesses described the crash, with emergency services arriving as the driver stated he did not oblige traffic signals.
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Lyre
Willie
Tatailty
Auli
Townsville
Boul
Wood
Ruupay
Fatate
Lali
Yoni
Roy
Mes Smith
Gru
Bos
Uae
Fragmented overheard notes about a medical product sale
The readable text presents garbled speech about buying property and a product linked to charm, fragrance, and cleansing themes. It references unclear names and prices, with stray lines mentioning London style phrases and a “Big jar” motif. The overall content is disjointed and reads as fragmented advertisement or notebook entries.
Setting of Air Mail Contracts Faces Scrutiny
Fragmentary report details tender issues for air mail routes including Charleville Brisbane and Northern services. It cites Western Mining Corporation and De Havilland aircraft bids, with Major Shaw denying corruption claims while noting contract delays and inquiries into the aviation bidding process.
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Dasnaues
Weatern
Mining Corporation
Larkin
Inews Fiece
Has Company
H. T. Shaw
Inter
Mr. Menzies
Major Shaw
de Havilland
Coniact
Turn “Mining Corporation
Ie Bie Aero Clubs
Shaw
Amd
Desikoko Refloated After Five Days Aground
Sydney dispatch reports Desikoko Wan refloated after five days aground near the harbor. Examinations found no casualties or structural damage. The ship will be fitted for service and engaged in trade operations.
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Sydney
Loa
Vietnai
Funeral of Mr W A Holman in Sydney Chapel
A vast congregation gathered as the funeral for W A Holman took place. Dean Talbot read the letter from Mrs Lyons, and dignitaries including former premiers Watson and Hughes attended the service at St James's Church before the cremation. A tribute at the crematorium highlighted his state service and personal character, with a final eulogy by D R Hall.
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Dean Talbot
I. Holman
St. James's Church
Ts'o
Gwonle
D. G. Watson
Mir
Mosman
D. R. Hall
Robbery at McMasters Jewellery in North Melbourne
Thieves entered McMaster's Jewellery in North Melbourne this morning and took advantage of a distracted shop, fleeing in a waiting car after firing four shots. The owner Basil Orr pursued, firing at the thieves as the car sped off. a tire was punctured and the robbers abandoned the vehicle, escaping in another car. No one injured.
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Japan
Vane
Baden
Crete
Aillic
Silk Sa
McMaster's
North Melbourne
Basil Orr
Lustre
McMaster
Errol’ Street
Bik
Busy on Singapore naval base amid tense talk of trade
Readable fragments describe workers at the Singapore naval base and Britons, with notes on rubber and tin trade revival. Mentions of mining, government strategizing, ambush risks, and recent naval activity. Names include Mrs Davies and others, reflecting wartime era tensions.
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Nna Mt
Great Ou Sun
Tie Sa
Hee Finvigh Wii
Ety
Raub Rintiaian Gold Mining Company
Buster Fe
Mrs. Davies Sng
Beth Thalhraiss Setlements
Pateteey
Moses Ter
Australian Dairy Butter Prices in London Market Report
A London representative of the Australian Dairy Produce Export reports steady conditions in the London butter market. Australian salted Kangaroo butter is quoted at 74 to 78 per cent against Te on Monday, with prices and trends uncertain due to transport and market fluctuations.
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Ableciurne
London
Australia Flour Imports: Canada Taking Action
Ottawa June 6 The Government is aware that Australian flour is being imported into Canada and is seeking a temporary measure deemed adequate to address the matter. Minister for Trade and Commerce Mr Stevens stated in the House of Commons in reply to a question.
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Ottawa
Canada
Brisbane motorists escape violent van crash near rail siding
A vehicle carrying J Kirkham and B Reynolds from Yindina to Nambour narrowly avoided serious injuries near He Kulangooy railway siding when it struck an embankment and rolled. A farmer, A Rould, freed the two travellers, who were only slightly hurt. the car was towed to Nambour.
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Lune 8
Teo Commercial Traveliers
J. Kirkham
B Reynolds
Yindina
Nambour
He Kulangooy
Varig
A. Rould
Alderman Power Corrected Over Remarks On Diploma
The Brisbane City Council heart committee chairman Alderman W Power corrected remarks about his public health diploma. Commissioner for Public Health Dr J Cottey said referencing the medical register would have blocked his earlier statements. Power says he has held the diploma since 1906 and joined the Royal Sanitary Institute later.
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Brisbane
W. Power
de. J. Cottey
Royal Sanitary Institute of London
Power
Interruptions Cut Power as Insulator Fails at Transmission
A fault in a transmission insulator caused electricity outages in Wynnum and surrounding areas on Thursday. Repair crews worked to restore service as crews diagnosed the fault and secured the line.
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Wynnum
Winouin
Redistribution Bill Plans Uncertain in Parliament Debate
Government plans for the Redistribution Bill remain uncertain with Cabinet discussions noting potential constitutional issues. The bill’s exact form and scope are undecided as the Supply measures pursue passage and consideration in Parliament.
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Vanzennn
Tony
Oke Redistribution Commission
Bouti Hons
South Aurons
Raye Ann Aun
Purchase of Light Plant at Coolangatta
At the June meeting in Coolangatta the finance committee reviewed the purchase of the Coolangatta Beetle Supply venture from aurelpinancial aspects and recommended action by the lighting committee.
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Coolangatta
Jurdt
Aurelpinancial
Return of Milton Phillips in New South Wales custody
Sydney report says the New South Wales Government may not insist on returning Milton Phillips who allegedly escaped from a study seven years ago. A warrant was issued for Phillips by A A Shierlaw, with custody held by Bathurst constable Thomas Francy Brown, now in Adelaide, who must appear before a judge to justify why a writ of habeas corpus should not issue and why Phillips should be returned or released.
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Idelaide
Sydney
New South Wales
D. Dillon Phillips
Department of Justice
A. A Shierlaw
Phillips
Thomas Francy Brown
Bathurst
Adelaide
Phillipa
Jaliend
Fuute
Brisbane electric light plan to cut Coolangatta costs
It was agreed that members of the lighting committee led by the Brisbane City Electric Light Co. manager and the city council chairman would endeavour to secure cheaper current for Coolangatta. The note indicates cooperative effort to reduce power costs in the region.
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Pac Vworks Bruce
Brisbane City Electric Light Co
Brisbane Ciy Council
Coolangatta
Archbishop denounces free sale of contraceptives
May Journe reports Archbishop heads Anglican provincial synod condemning advertising of contraceptives and urging government to restrict sales to medical authority. He notes doctors may view use in certain cases, but protests nonmedical access for youths. Motion closed without reference to sales controlled by medical authority.
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Joe
Arch Uishop
Anglican Provincela Synod
Head
Chung
Tam Fot Polig
Union Ticket Dispute and Rotational Work Issue
Fragmented report on union conflicts over rotational work and ticketing. A W U members and ironworkers debated compulsory rotation, with discussions about government amendments and regional union positions in Australia.
Restraint of Criminals Should Be Humane and Scientific
Melbourne debate on criminal punishment notes that current practice relies on brutal methods. Mr. Cuyeie Gotmeb KO argues judges must choose humane restraint techniques that deter without cruelty. ACTWU and unions back measured reforms and partnership with authorities for orderly treatment.
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Melbourne
Dune
Cuyeie
Rotary Club
Judees
Erin
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