1937 Was Big Year For Fair Sex
A world view of women’s achievements in 1937 highlights leading figures like Queen Elizabeth Jean Batten Mrs Chiang Kai shek Amelia Earhart and the Duchess of Windsor while noting the broader struggles and milestones across travel aviation politics and domestic life.
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Wonthaggi
Queen Elizabeth
Jean Batten
England
Australia
Wos
Chiang Kai-shek
Air For
China
Amelia Earheart Putnam
Pacific
Duchess of Windsor
Duchess of Windsor Rank Debate Prompts Legal Review
In London a press controversy over the Duchess of Windsor's rank is discussed by De Brett's editor C. J. Hankinson who argues precedential rules place her after the Duchess of Kent. The matter is being reviewed by court officials and the King is expected to decide soon.
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London
Duchess of Windsor
de Brett
C. J. F. Hankinson
Duchess of Kent
Duke of Kent
Alice
Duke of Windsor
Duke of Cambridge
Young Australia League Boys Present On Top of the World Revue
The Young Australia League Boys bring their sparkling revue On Top of the World with the Band Magnificent of 40 players to Guild Hall on Friday night January Zlat. The show features lively dialogue, comedy, song, and dance as the boys tour Northern New South Wales and Gosford audiences, with stars Derek Mawson Cecil Fitzgerald Ray Gifford Jason Fines and Eric Rooteey among the performers. A packed Boorawa audience awaits with tickets recommended in advance.
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Young Australia Leaguer Boys
Guild Hall
New South Wales
Gorford
Happy Little Young Australia League
Gosford
Derek Mawson
Cecil Fitzgerald
Ray Gifford
Jason Fines
Australia
Eric Rooteey
Magnificent
Perrons
Boorawa
Boc
Jean's
Horses and Rail Bus Collision at Kingevale Crossing
A team of Mrs. Kate Whybrow’s horses collides with the Young rail bus at Kingevale crossing while Wheat is moved to the weighbridge. One leader with two broken legs had to be shot. the other leader and the driver receive minor injuries. Gatekeeper had left gates open after rushing to reclose them following the crossing.
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Young
Kingevale
Kate Whybrow
Sudden Sudan Grass Poisoning at Temora Farm
Dairy farmer Harry Cartwright fed 2A cattle Sudan grass and returned to find one dead and six in serious condition with others affected. Veterinary officers say prussic acid poisoning can be rapidly fatal, though prompt care saved most. Some reports cite subcutaneous sulphuric ether as a treatment option.
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Temora
Harry Cartwright
Department of Agriculture
Sudan
Visit Good Hope For a Relaxing Murray River Outing
Visitors to the Murrumbidgee are urged to travel to Good Hope a popular resort 10 miles from Yass. Mr. J Thompson and sons run camping grounds week end cottages and boats including 27 vessels. The area boasts clean facilities ample supplies from Yass and lock up garages for cars.
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Mr. J. Thompson
Thompsons
Burrinjuck
Yass
Good Hope
Thompson
New Australian Workers' Union Grabs Higher Wages Pledge
The Australian Workers' Union demands higher pay across labor, including a shearing rate of 50 shillings per 100 animals and weekly minimums for wood pressers shed hands cooks and station hands. The claim covers over 11,000 graziers nationwide except Queensland and seeks a forty hour week and union preference for employment.
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Australian Workers’ Union
Commonwealth
Queensland
A.W.U
Big Fish at Wee Jasper Holiday Fishing Crowd
Record crowd at Wee Jasper watched Kerr and Sons of Woodstock haul in heavy catches led by a 75 lb cod. The party reeled 38 28 18 15 lb fish and many 7 to 8 lb fish. They reportedly consumed over 100 lb of fish and shared portions with others.
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Wee Jesper
Messrs. Kerr and Sons
Woodstock
NSW Motor Vehicle Ownership Expands in 1937 Data
Transport Department figures show one motor vehicle per 8.8 people and one license per six in New South Wales. End of 1937 registrations reached 402,056, up 9.2 percent from 1936 with 37,728 new vehicles. Drivers licensed totaled 413,311, an 8.6 percent rise.
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Transport Department
New South Wales
Wild Boar Attack Severs Lone Hunt Injures Youth
Gordon Cookson son of the Dubbo police magistrate and Mrs Cookson were mauled by a wild boar during a solo pig shoot in dense country. The boar struck from behind injuring his leg. he escaped serious harm, was assisted after a distance, and taken by ambulance to Base Hospital for admission.
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Gordon Cookson
Dubbo
RAM OVER BY CAR IN ORANGE INCIDENT
A man cranking the engine of an old model tourer in Orange was run over by a car and injured while preparing to drive to a garage. The accident occurred as the vehicle moved. Paramedics attended and the man was conveyed to hospital for treatment.
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Orange
Shearer's Remarkable Cure Highlighted in Ad
An old ad touts a rheumatic remedy claimed to cure severe pains from a Mr Byfield and others. It lists testimonials and money-back style assurances, naming chemists DOYLE in BOOROWA and GLENNAN in 8 WA, suggesting a colonial era medical promotion.
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Shearer
Mhewahem
BS Byfield
Bevendale Sulky Accident Kills Youth Aged 34
Ronald Noakes, 34, died instantly when a sulky overturned after striking a stump near Bevendale. Grandmother Mrs Noakes and another boy were injured, taken to Yass Hospital. The accident marred a planned birthday surprise for Mrs Noakes as neighbors prepared a party for her granddaughter.
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Mrs. Noakes
James Noakes
Barbour
Bevendale
Faked wage sheets alert in Sydney remarks by minister
The Minister for Justice Mr. L. O. Martin warned that employers asking staff to sign wage sheets claiming award rates when lower wages were paid face heavy liability. Penalties could include fines, claims for missing wages, and possible damages for wrongful dismissal.
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Sydney
L. O. Martin
WATCH YOUR SPEED AMENDMENTS WARN MOTORISTS
Motorists are reminded of Motor Traffic Act changes. In built up areas it is an offence to drive faster than 0 mph and in other places over 60 mph unless the driver proves it was not dangerous. Citizens urged to watch their speedometers.
Boorowa Public School Seeks Extra Teacher
A Boorowa Parents and Citizens Association appeal urges enrolment growth to meet Department of Education requirements and secure an additional teacher for the new school year. The writer stresses the town must act now to preserve local schooling and offer better facilities for the children.
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Director of Education
Department of Education
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Boorewa
Dry year records and holiday visits noted at Godfrey's Creek
The report details an extremely dry year with rainfall totals at Godfrey's Creek Post Office, noting 1862 points for the year and a Christmas Eve high of 119 degrees. It mentions visitors Cyril Bodmer from Wollongong and Margaret Leake holidaying on Golden Valley, plus a letter from Rev. E. Tredinnick urging active parental engagement in schooling.
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Cyril Bodmer
Wollongong
Boorowa
Golden Valley
Godfrey's Creek
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Chrysler
Plymouth & Morris
Fargo & Morris Trucks
Beven’s
Robert Street
Crookwell
Cronin’s Cash Grocery Stores
Marsden Street
James Heafey, “Freshfielda,” Borrows
J.P. Herbert
Beverley
Gaffney
Walter Merriman
P. M. Ryan Stock
North British & Mercantile In. Co
Lloyd's Rain Insurance
Westinghouse Radio
Gulbransen
Veccum
Ofice
The
Boorews Racing Club
Young and District
O. T. A. Tester & Co
C. W. Burns
Murrumbidgee
Shearers’ Claims
WEE
P. Doyle
J. J. Glennan
Yass Hospital
Grogan
Church of England
Steve
Anthony Hordern & Sons Ltd
Grace Bros., Ltd
Handi Works Pty., Ltd
George Street
Boorowa Public School
Godfrey’s
Margaret Leake
Rev
E. Tredinnick
Boorown P. & C. Association
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