Brisbane Notes Corresponden Eye of Battle
The column discusses six weeks of political campaigning in Queensland ahead of the May 7 election with parties preparing for intense contest and the Oakey manifesto by Mr Moore. It also reviews stock market excitement around oil shares, the Roma Oil Co operation, and a late slump that curbs speculation and aims to stabilize public confidence.
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Baars
Cena
Mr. Moore
Oakey
Moore
Hamlet
Sage
Stock Exchange
Australia
Roma
Roma Oil Co-operation
Lander
Pavlova Opens Theatre in Toowooma Amid Festive Autumn Attire
A April 2 1929 letter notes Easter travel chaos on damp Southport road as forty cars bogged then freed. Pavlova headlines at the newly renovated His Majesty’s Theatre with a dazzling Dresden chair dress and massive feather fan. Premier officiates at opening, two boxes reserved for dignitaries. Town fashion and social notes detail Toowoomba conference, store displays, and travelers Mrs Ryan Mrs Cummins among townsfolk returning to Townsville and Tweed River holidays.
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Stvin
Tirod
Somhport Road
Southport
Tummel —Hill
Waterloo
Porte
Marjorie Cummins
Sydney
Cumberra
Townsville
W. Bird
Atherton
Carlton
M. E. Ryan
Ren
Melbourne
A. M. Nathan
Tweed
Veronica
The Kelpie Origin and Behavior
The Kelpie origin is debated with many suggesting crossbreeding of the dingo and a smooth haired terrier in Australia. The breed retains dingo traits such as cunning and temper, and some owners muzzle kelpies to prevent sheep biting. True kelpies are black and tan, while dingos are yellowish brown.
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Wales
Queensland
Boland's Textile Offerings in Colored Orgado and Silk Net
A vintage Boland ad lists dainty colored organdi flowers suitable for day or evening wear at 2 shillings 6 pence each. Cream silk net needlerun flouncing 24 inches wide priced at 10 shillings 6 pence per yard. Frocks priced 1 pound 6 pence and 2 pounds 11 pence per yard. Spun silk bias binding in apricot cream and black offered at 6 pence per yard.
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Boland
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Saxe
Tatting Edge
Bach
Iust
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Soland
Childrs
Roland
Erick
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Mein
Tobralco
Oys
Ate Etyle
Poys
Paar
FUJI
Vale
Gunahed
Boand
Poplin
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Winys
Ennessys
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