PLEA FOR COTTON PROTECTION BEFORE PRIME MINISTER
A deputation led by Mr Bruce and involving industry figures urged the British government to shield Australia’s cotton sector from imported fabrics. They warned export diversion could ruin the industry, pressed for a policy to support Australian cotton, and sought action within a month while noting market and duty questions.
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Ro Webster
Australia
Tad Haote
Elise
HL BR. Praens
Custis
He Hai
Bruce
Ities
Orent
Ormo
Conference on pest boards seeks government power reform
Brisbane reports a conference of representatives from Queensland and New South Wales against pest destruction delays. Delegates press Home Secretary for power to compel pest boards to act, citing lost revenue and wasted effort. A deputation will meet officials to seek urgent funding and board abolition if ineffective. A sack of kitchen scraps uncovered military waste in Atder.
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Brisbane
Alderman
Devf
Queensland
New South Wales
Council For Scientific
Home Secretary
Resty
Foretion Hantazaridt
Isareas
Allerman Greedy
Fockhampton
Fle
Crisel
Mars Borchiel
Meen
Boars
Pricen
British Conservative Campaign Statement by Mr Baldwin
A fragmentary report covers Mr Baldwin and the Conservative campaign, noting party discipline, parliamentary procedure, and the need for unity to defend the government’s policy. The text mentions the historic commitment since 1924 and hints at political tensions with the opposition over strategy and reform.
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Baldwin
Australian women win at Cologne in rain affected tennis
In Cologne, heavy rain reduced attendance as Australian players dominated in singles and doubles. Fran Aus zeta, Miss Akhurst, and Miss Boyd led a string of victories while local players faced strong Australian counterplay in both courts and circles.
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Cologne
Alkhurst
Frankin Adee
Otwe Hiya Ntatel
O'Hara-Wood
Fran Weirmanan
Fran
Aussead
Misa Boyd
Fran Schomburg
Miss Bickerton
Miss Akburst
Frau
Friedleben
Mine Boyd
Friedieben
Fran Auszeta
Miss Akhupet
Misa Wickerton
Weirmann
Mrs O'Hara-Wood
Schomberg
Boyd
Akhuest
Frans
Schottaing
Nissen
Miss. O'Mara-Wool
Frielden
Petty
Aviation advance witnesses reach across Australia
An advanced Qantas air voyage demonstrates long distance capability linking Queensland to Western Australia via Charleville Longreach Cloncurry and Coolgardie. Pilot Scatt and Shell representative Robinson completed about 42 hours in flight with 60 landings to prove commercial value of air travel to the outback.
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Qaantas
Quantas
Charley Ie
Longreach
Teave
Cloncurry
Newcadle Waters
Hanka Banka Statirhein
Sisteenth
Ordnawey
Ghaeteaeg
Che
Tae Opie
Chdmalatia
South Australia
West Australia
Coolgardie
Quantar
Gomik Wetern
Alwayt
Scatt
Quantras
Air
Robinson
Shell
Piles Remedy Claim Through Centuries
A brief clipping claims Lewnhardy Mob developed a lasting cure for piles after 1000 races with preservi tim Naeleus. It describes Vacalob as a harmless, easy to take remedy sold by chemists with a guaranteed price, though the text is garbled and seems to promote a patent remedy without clear modern validation.
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Lewnhardy Mob
Garantie
Silk stockin g industry frames unchanged since Queen Victoria
A garbled OCR note states that the knitting frame used in the silk stocking manufacture today remains substantially the same as when it operated in the reign of Queen Victoria. The text preserves the historical reference but is unclear on specifics.
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Fliesth
Cairns Cycle Club Annual Meeting Highlights Active Campaign
The Cairns Cycle Club held its annual meeting with strong attendance. President Mr W Wildesto m presided, secretary Mr W Reedman apologized for absence. The secretary's report and balance sheet were adopted showing receipts £1050 0s 7d and expenditure £26 6d, leaving a balance of £160 10s. The club noted great progress, track upkeep funded since December 1927 by weekly 30 shillings allocations, and the year’s riding standard praised. Officers elected included Mayor Ald W A Colling as Patron, W K R Feddleston as President, and W T Reedman as Secretary and Treasurer. committee members were named. Debate touched on stricter surveillance of riders in races and a general meeting for the Parramatta Park sporting carnival. Delegates E Hosanka and W Reedman were appointed. a road race to Robinda and back was discussed as a selector event for Queensland’s Warrnambool test. The meeting planned a September carnival to promote sport in Cairns, with thanks to the club for beverages at carnivals. The secretary’s report will be printed in The Post.
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Eddleston
Cairns
F. Thompson
Thompson
Gough
Parramatta Park
Mevsars
E. Hosanka
W. Edillesston
Garghale
Robinda
Gladstone
Maryborough
Queensland
Warrnambool
Harry Rlm
Hitt
Cyc Clic
Elah
Hishetl
Innisfail trial of Augiste Douche on flower theft
In Innisfail court on August 6 a foreigner named Auguste Douche faced charges of stealing a quantity of variegated flowers from Ye Jolie Shite property. He allegedly recruited others to help move the loot and was found guilty but ordered to pay costs of 14 shillings.
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Innisfail
Auguste Douche
Coe
Flaming Descent Courtney's Adventure
Courtney and his crew describe a vivid air disaster over New York as their ship, flying at 1500 feet, suddenly erupts in a rear engine blaze. The captain recalls a red glow on the wind screen, a headlong dive toward the water, and a burning tail as flames extinguish after the crash landing on the hull.
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New York
Courtney
Minnewiska
Elyte Lane
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