Development plan urged for Cooktown district timber and settlement
A comprehensive proposal outlines boosting Cooktown’s growth through timber and agricultural schemes. It recommends a staged settlement along Melvor River and nearby creeks, with freehold lands, a potential Mareeba processing site, and a Daintree River corridor railway link to enable export, showing wide forestry and cane prospects.
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Crskiows
Melvor
Laabella Creek
Teabela Creek
Crome
Dsinyine
Gies
Gtr
Lavra
Mareeba
Neares
Frome
Peter Baath
Howe
Miewheid
Daimree
Moyles Creek
Dainree
Persemt
Tayhev
Corek
Menasun Co
Ramana
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Rasler's Creek
Mately
Ana
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River Tin
London notes on Burma talks amid Seereen discussions
Fragmentary report from London outlines Burma trade talks and Seereen discussions. Mentions a table of names and seats being updated, with decals and weeks of sessions expected.
Wagner Plans for Federal Employment Stabilisation Act
A late 1930s analysis from the New York Evening World discusses open warfare against hard times, praising Wagner's employment stabilisation proposals. It notes President Hoover's support, mentions Representative Graham, and considers a public building pool to mobilize construction, with cross‑nation editorial praise and warnings about economic recovery timelines.
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Graham
House of Representatives
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Congress
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Wagner
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Post-Dispatch
St Joseph
Mississippi
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Minneapolis “Tribune
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Schesectady
Union Star
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Bustess
New Yorke
Herald
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Soial Workers
Tioeter
Conares
States
Nate Ton
Empire Defence Burden to Be Reviewed on Favourable UK Finances
A government economy committee in London proposes continuing economies across Empire services including the Empire Marketing Board and unemployment benefits while reviewing war pensions. It notes the Empire must bear part of defence costs with a projected deficit of 224 million pounds, to be reassessed when Britain’s finances improve.
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London
Empire Marketing Board
Brave Report and A Grave Warning Headlines
The Daily Maul calls Brave Report the most important submission since the war and the News Chronicle’s editorial notes warn that catastrophe can be avoided only if a united people support the Government.
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Daily Maul
News Chronicle
Maul
Empire Goods Move Boosts Empire Marketing Hoard Roles
London reports simultaneous steps to boost empire trade. An economy port recommendation and a star tour linked to 100 municipalities prompt amended tender forms requiring Empire goods where possible. A meat importer notes higher Australian beef demand due to local authority purchases.
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London
Yill
British Fiscal Situation Amid War Debt Strains
London reports that payments from Central European debtors have stopped, forcing merchant bankers to borrow heavily from the Bank of England. A higher bank rate aims to tempt foreign funds to cover European obligations, while critics warn repayment through exports is essential for real economic improvement. Foreigner confidence remains low as sterling prices reflect doubt about Britain’s economic outlook.
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London
Bank of England
New York
Paris
Britain
Economic crisis tests cabinet stance on drastic tariff
The article notes the bank rate excluding near term favorable terms for a cent loan. government faces pressure for drastic action to restore confidence. Cabinet influence on reforms is debated while no national government forms due to Conservative veto. Stock Exchange shows volatility as lines may close if unprofitable, affecting imperial routes the Dominion Governments rely on, prompting appeals for aid.
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Leest
Si Thas
Luences
Ae Skatin Menta
Stock Exchange
Denison Meniler
New NSW Meat Board Appointments Reported
Sydney August 1 The Executive Council has appointed a new Meat Board with members A D Kay ex MILA consumers’ representative A W Rt grazier Hungadore chairman and J F C How Federal president of the Meat Industry Employees Union representing employees Kay was removed from the board by the Eavin Government.
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Sydney
A.D. Kay
MILA
Consumers' Representative
A. W. Rt
Hungadore
Ch Man
JF. C. How
Feds
Meat Industry Employees Union
Kay
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Eavin
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
An antiquated medical advert extols Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds, claiming rapid fever reduction and inflammation relief. It promises safe dosing for all ages, with two hourly repetitions then a teaspoonful at night, and notes soothing effects on bronchial tubes.
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Sheldon
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