Rain Boosts Downs Cereal Crops Across Queensland
Weather across Kinchila to Emerald and beyond brings light to heavy rainfalls, boosting potato, wheat, maize, and grazing prospects. Registrations vary by town with dozens of points. forecasts suggest a stronger harvest if rains continue. Local farms see improved feed, early crops, and potential dairy benefits amid cooler conditions.
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Darling Downs
Toowoomba
Bilton
Ellangowan
Leyburn
Cooyar
Maaélagan
Jondorgan
Brymaroo
Yargullen
Oakey
Cambooya
Allora
Pittsworth
Warwick
Yangan
Emu Vale
Tannymore
Killarney
Dulveen
Cottonvale
Stanthorpe
Ballandean
Inglewood
Injune
Jondaryan Station
Formartin
Mount Maria
Cecil Plains
Mondagan
Jondaryan
Bryamaroo
Nutgrove
Kupl
Quinglow
Mt. Irving
Per- Gnga
Highcrove
Mount Tvaon
Emerald
Yamala
Iona
Iona Art Station
Rubyvale
Anokle
Blackwater
Dingo
Lara
Emerald Downs
Springsure
Kandanga
Kingaroy
Kumbia
Nananoo
Mundubbera
Mund
Maleny
Mapleton
To & P.m
NAI UR
Brisbane Valley
Tremendous Rain Good News for Darling Downs Wheat
Agriculture Director A E Gibson says relief rain will aid the crucial wheat crop on the Darling Downs and boost barley canary seed and maize yields. The Commonwealth Meteorologist cites a tropical origin and notes rain across regions, with Darling Downs reports ranging from a few to 40 points by yesterday.
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Darling Downs
Downs
Kingaroy
Maranoa
Commonwealth
G. G. Bond
Bond
Tambo
Mitchell
Cunnamulla
Ponto Thursday Island
Thargomindah
Hyobra
Quilpie
Gundigh
Windorah
Goondlwindl
Arrest of Officials Strains Russia Japan Ties In Manchukuo
Reports from Moscow describe the arrest of three Chinese Eastern Railway officials by Manchukuo authorities as part of rising tensions with Japan. The cases target M Kubli chief accountant M Kalina motive power head and M Lavrowa works manager, prompting shifts at the railway under risk of replacement by a Manchurian official. The incident follows a Soviet note and anti Japanese press stance, signaling broader regional strain.
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Japan
Moscow
Manchukuo
M. Rudy
M. Kubli
M. Kalina
M. Lavrowa
Australian Press Association
London
Harbin
Daily Telegraph
Siberia
Pacific
Latvia
Esthenia
Poland
Roumania
Turkey
Afghanistan
Jugo
Sydney Wool Prices Dip Five Percent at Wool Gates
Sydney market attains a subdued day with 11,331 bales sold at auction and 200 privately. Prices fall about 5 percent from last week with greasy merino hitting 221d, and broadbred wools easing slightly as Yorkshire, the Continent, and Japan provide solid competition. Average bale value last week was £18 11s 9d.
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Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Yorkshire
Continent
Japan
Melbourne Wool Average Price Realised in Week Ended Sept 23
Melbourne wool brokers report the average price for greasy wool sold in Melbourne for the week ending September 23 at 34d per lb or 17 shillings 5s 60d per bale, based on an average bale weight of 310.6 lb.
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Melbourne
No Departure From Cheese Value Equalisation System
Queensland Cheese Board secretary Mr E M Caney says there will be no change to the value equalisation system for inter state cheese sales despite a High Court peanut appeal case judgment. Manufacturers backed the system, showing unanimous support for organised marketing at a Toowoomba meeting, described as strong evidence of industry loyalty and apathy.
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High Court
Queensland Cheese Board
E. M. ) Caney
H. T. Anderson
Toowoomba
Anderson
Foxtween
Boy Killed at Aspendale Crossing by Electric Train
Raymond Geoffrey Atherton aged eight of Aspendale was killed instantly when struck by an electric train near Aspendale Station. A boyfriend told police Atherton paused to check the line then attempted to cross as another train came, fatally striking him on the adjacent track.
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Melbourne
Raymond Geoffrey Atherton
Aspendale
Atherton
Cavia Posed as Moscow Ally in Far East Risk Talks
In a fragmentary Soviet press remark cited by observers, Moscow appeared to seek leeway if trouble arose in the Far East. The remark could be construed as signaling to avoid entanglement with Japan, a stance likely to provoke criticism in Japanese and foreign press.
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Moscow
Far East
Japan
Protests by growers over Sugar Cane Prices Act amendments
At Cordalba and Proserpine meetings, cane growers protest amendments to the Sugar Cane Prices Act. They claim the changes harm Queensland's sugar industry and complain the government did not consult industry bodies. Debate centers on central board voting, land assignments, and board powers.
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Maryborough
Imamil Suppliers’ Committee
Cordalba
Queensland
MacKay
Bloomsbury
Proserpine Mi!l
Central Cane Prices Board
Anle
W. Bulcock
Central
Sugar Cane Prices Board
Supreme Court
Queensland Butter Stabilisation Lead Aimed At Unified Prices
Queensland Government moves to introduce butter stabilisation legislation without delay to secure a Commonwealth quota for domestic consumption and harmonise prices across states. Queensland expects Victoria New South Wales and then the Commonwealth to align, reducing intrastate competition and stabilising home market prices.
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Queensland
Quee
Bulcock
Commonwealth
Quensland
Purcell
T. Flood Plunkett
Australian Export Control Board
London
Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Man Burned to Death in Barn Fueling Petrol Fire
Melbourne reports a fatal accident after Richard George Argall and Keith Hateley entered a barn to obtain petrol. A 44 gallon drum ignited when a lantern was carried. A wall of flame trapped them. Hateley escaped while Argall was found charred inside the burning barn.
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Richard George Argall
Misia
Mallee
Argall
Keith Hateley
Hateley
Brisbane Premier hints loan for city sewer works
The Premier W Forgan Smith indicated that loan money was available to Brisbane City Council for employment and asset-building sewerage work. He said any government proposal the council favored to advance public health through extending the sewerage system would receive sympathetic support, emphasizing the health benefits and the first big sewerage scheme for Brisbane.
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Brisbane
Price of Gold in London Declines Slightly
London September 25 price of gold set at £6 179 per fine ounce, down from £6 13 51 on Saturday, indicating a marginal fall in bullion value amid steady market activity.
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London
Soviet Balloon Fails to Reach Stratosphere in Moscow
Bitter disappointment followed attempts to lift the world's largest balloon with 250000 cubic feet capacity and 112 foot diameter. Repeated tests involved about 400 crew, but the balloon rose only a few feet due to a heavy aluminium gondola and miscalculated hydrogen needs.
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Moscow
German Decision Forces Languages in Berlin Schools
The Commissioner for Education in Berlin orders compulsory teaching of either English or French in secondary schools, affecting all institutions under its jurisdiction. The policy aims to standardize foreign language instruction across the education system.
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Berlin
Christmas lambs from Queensland offered for British gifts
Read readers praise the Christmas lambs sent to Great Britain from Queensland with orders due by October 4. Governor Sir Leake Wilson and Premier Mr. W. Forgan Smith lead by sending four lambs. Queensland Newspapers invites further orders via postal or office visits. Lambs will be specially selected with rich weight and kept in cold storage for final delivery.
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Great Britain
Queensland
Mothers Land
Leake Wilson
J. Ramsay MacDonald
W. Forgan Smith
Death of renowned author Alice Muriel Williamson in Bath
London reports the unconscious death of novelist Mrs Alice Muriel Williamson found at a Bath hotel after a note requesting the Coroner be informed. She was a great granddaughter of F R Livingston, helped draft New York State’s 1777 Constitution, and married Charles Norris Williamson. The pair produced across seven serials weekly, often surpassing 4000 words daily, combining travel scenes with romance.
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London
Alice Muriel Williamson
Bath
Britain
America
Nnt
A New Armoured Car Regiment Regarded for Defence Policy
In a Millions Club address Sir George Pearce outlines postwar defence plan stressing Empire unity and Britain’s sea dominance. Australia to contribute naval forces, fortify coast defences, expand armoured units and aircraft, along with expanded militia training and officer exchanges with Britain and India.
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Erie
Australia
Britain
India
England
Exchan
Australis
New Zealand
Tott
John Salmond
Commonwealth
George Pearce
Br Ap
City water rates tied to unimproved land value in Brisbane
Water charges on Mc Whirters building total 1568 pounds yearly, equating to 259 3d per thousand gallons. Brisbane’s system taxes by unimproved land value rather than consumption, with no change for years. Officials say metering would require high rates to cover ample mains capacity for fires in large buildings.
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McWhirters
W. E. Bush
Brisbane
Bydney
Melbourne
Footpath Relocation Conference on Linray Estate Mains
City engineer E F Gilchrist led a meeting to decide the siting of gas water and other public services under the Linray Estate footpath. Authorities aim to place pipes near property alignment and avoid concrete path slabs while Lord Mayor J W Greene inspected the ongoing work and praised progress.
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Linray
E. F. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
J. W. Greene
Miss Britain II catches fire at Poole Harbour
London September 24. Mr H Scott Paine’s speed boat Miss Britain II was badly damaged by fire during its public appearance at Poole Harbour after returning from America. Fire reportedly occurred as crew attempted to break the late Henry aerate pea mile record.
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London
H. Scott Paine
Miss Britain Iti
Poole Harbour
America
Henry Aerate
Wool Week dresses mark city event at wool council
The official opening of wool work will be held at City Hall next Monday at 2 p.m. A Use More Wool Campaign meeting urged attendees to wear woollen clothes or at least one wool item. Debate covered suitable attire for both women and men amid hot weather and officials weighed in on wool accessories.
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E. Travill
Cumbric- Stewart
Travill
Fs. Brown
United Graziers’ Association
J. C. Grey
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