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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1931
Page
4
A captain recounts the chaos on a six thousand ton ship when about six hundred monkeys escape from a consignment. Monkeys roam decks at night stealing water bottles, chase sailors, climb masts, and even drink from bottles. Crew use baskets to collect the primates as the ship nears port.
In a satirical exchange titled Original Correspondence, critics lament soaring taxes and government debt, accusing ministers of extravagance and mismanagement. The piece attacks figures like Scullin, Penton, Lyons, Joel Moses Gabb, Yates, and Lang, alleging fiscal folly, failed loans, and resistance to reform, while warning taxpayers about looming burdens and bank withdrawals.
A spirited essay observes a global push for strong leadership as democracy faces strain. It calls for a nonpartisan group to craft a united All-Australian policy, free individuals from party tyranny, and steer nations toward prosperity without abandoning democratic ideals.
Captain Malcolm Campbell outlines a driver's ideal in a Shell publication, praising a driver who keeps gaze ahead, avoids passenger distractions, monitors instruments only on the open road, and ensures correctly focused headlights. He notes signs like faint blue exhaust and dust hint at approaching vehicles.
Records published by the Stead Bureau London reveal alerts from July 1928 to October 1930 about the R101 airship's impending crash in France on a Cardington India voyage. Messages allegedly came from Captain Hinchliffe via Mrs Hinchliffe, urging warnings to Squadron Leader Johnson and officials, with further premonitions reported from observers on the other side. Captain Hinchliffe seeks to rouse the Ministry for Air while blaming national vanity for the tragedy.
Rail timetable fragment lists Adelaide North and outer suburbs with arrival and departure times. Mentions stations such as Ovingham Dudley Park Talington Dey Gre Patafield Salisbury Smithfield Gawler Roseworthy Wasleys and gradient times around 9.30 and 6.38 with coded service numbers.
The discussion contrasts Loyd George and Lang on inflation and deflation, arguing that nations may disregard the gold standard if it harms independence. It emphasizes Australia’s need to base currency on national credit, balance individualism with interdependence, and use international credit while preserving national honor.
Fragmented text discusses democracy's flaws and public opinion's power, citing Shaw and critiques of electoral influence, economics, and finance. The passage notes democracy's lofty claims versus practical failures and questions how public participation shapes governance.
Describes early 19th century experiments on dropping objects from towers to detect Earth's rotation. Explains that eastward motion from Earth's spin slightly alters fall, citing Beazenberg's Hamburg tower tests and subsequent experiments that allegedly prove the rotation and counter pre-Copernican views.
An old testimonial extols Dean's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. Mrs. F. J. Lesehke of Peterborough recounts severe back pain and washing kidney illness, credits relief after a course of pills, and asserts a lasting recovery. The claim notes widespread sales by chemists.
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