The Deadly Mollusc Cone Shells Warn of Toxic Seas
A historical note on venomous cone shells and their dangers. It cites tropical varieties, their venom effects, and risk to collectors. Details include notable species, venom delivery via radula teeth, and warnings about handling shells from temperate to subtropical regions. It also discusses anatomy and feeding habits of molluscs and cautions readers about poisonous conus shells.
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F.C. Im
Garume
Charles Hedley
Heilley
Gloria
Astral
Eselk
Aml
Venus
Victoran
Ant
Conus
Grasshopper Menace Reappears in South Australia
Adelaide reports a grasshopper outbreak back in the region with eggs from last year hatching during fine weather. Nymphs measure about an eighth to a quarter inch as new swarms form, following recent light rain. The infestations threaten crops and pastures across affected districts.
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Grasshopper Menace
South Australia
Adelaide
Eich
Committee Report on Pest Control and Research Funding
At a committee meeting the contest for scientific industrial research discussed grasshopper pest concerns and recommended investigation into routes for capital outlay funding. The report notes steps for future action and possible allocations to address the pest problem.
Copper Lead and Silver Weekly Market Prices
Market notes show copper, lead, and silver quotes with assorted spot prices and forwards for August. Entries list multiple readings with quantities and forward bids, reflecting variable weekly demand and pricing across dates including August 9 to August 14, with averages around 23.78 per ex and notable quotations in the fifty to sixty pounds per ton range.
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Lie Avmat
Se Ee Rigi
Spon
Brisbane Market Reports A Mix of Light Supplies and Keen Bidding
Commerce reports light supplies across lines with lucerne chaff at 71 to 5/1 and 7/- forward. New South Wales SAR entries scarce, prices for fiber and onions noted, pumpkins and maize slow with bids strong. Wheat from New South Wales scarce, sold at Syl, overall market cautious amid demand pressures.
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Brisbane
Lucerne
New South Wales
Westernay
Snl
Syl
Vestratim CaMe Service Dispatch Update
London reports mixed early results with international markets. Australian and New Zealand currencies show fluctuations. Aestralian ML values hover around 2 to WE Chase as global trade activity remains uneven and speculative.
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London
Roper Fe
Qvale
Teething Powers Aids Stage Arrival at Royal Comfort
Ad text touts teethin powders for teething stage comfort and health for infants. Mentions price 1 shilling at rear, with references to safe use and claimed benefits.
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Ales
Arives
Lou
Maize By-Products From Queensland Prods Melbourne
A delegation from Us Gaerue land Provisional Boise Bosra led by Mr W Oscorns Chatrum, Mr W Fielding, and Mr E Brubiner met Minister Farle Page to discuss maize by products for cattle feed and other uses. The Board and Council of Agriculture will study business feasibility and economic advantages of reviving a maize industry. The minister will refer the matter to the Senator Mrs Lachlam for consideration by the development and scientific research authorities.
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Melbourne
Anrest
Gaerueland
Boise Bosra
Oscorns
Chatruma
Fielding
E Brubiner
Farle Page
Com- Jeeves
Council of Agricelare
Lachlam
Nazi Secrecy on Thaelmann Visit to Prison
Australian cable reports that foreign delegates at a penal congress were allowed only distant glimpses of Thaelmann, imprisoned for two years without trial. Delegates from Britain, America, France, Belgium and Spain watched from a window as he exercised, with officials cautioning contact. Access to counsel and documents was limited, delaying trial details and fueling concern Europe may never see justice.
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Berlinn
Thaelmann
Europe
Moshit Price
Ministry of Justice
Ptivon
Hitler
Britain
America
France
Belgium
Span
Tiany
Thaeimann i Hee Sci
Aid
Seimsedt Gn
Taontha
Will Rogers funeral services across the nation
Australian Cable Service reports in Los Angeles on August 22 the United States Army and Navy paying final honors at Forest Lawn cemetery for Will Rogers Trott. Trott and President Roosevelt attendees, 12,000 theatres darkened nationwide as crowds paid homage at services in Ohio and Whey Pont. City.
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Los Angeles
Sheiles
United Ates
Army and Navy
Roosevelt
Will Rogers
Porest Lawn Cemetery
Ata Annes
Vent Crowde
Ohio
Remembering Will Rogers Across Cities in Nation
Funeral services for Will Rogers drew crowds of relatives and friends with open air and indoor tributes in Hollywood and major cities. Air salutes by a squadron of 32 planes over New York accompanied medals and flags at half mast. Authorities reported widespread mourning in California and Philadelphia as officials led memorial observances and citizens joined in silent tributes.
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Will Rogers
Hollywood
Irie
California
New York
Phildelpha
Dennagh
Radio schedule snapshot and concert listings from Brisbane station
Saturday August 24 radio chronology relays morning to RK and 4RK with time signals weather notices and a QTC description of Ascot exhibition. Evening features Percy Grainger recital Brahms and Balakirev pieces plus Sydney performances and military band selections with time signals and news bulletins throughout.
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4RK
Pattor Ethelbert Daye
Ann Versanes
Musi
British Wireless
QTC
Ascot
Brisbane
Blay
Childs Zon
Dinner Srusie
Percy
Grainger
Purcell-Fryer
Balelade
Mnor
Brahe
Brahna
Greg
Strauss-Grainger
Balakireff
Sydney
de Vries
Deep River
Burleigh
Jenny Mome
Dvorak
Elranore
Colendee Taylor
2FC
Stephen Yorkel
Mastersinners
Stadio
Sunday to Night Radio Schedule at City Hall and Brisbane Cathedral
A fragmented schedule lists morning and afternoon program relays from City Hall and Melbourne, with chimes, music by Rudolf Serkin and Aubrey Brain, a press-vision segment, and a Benediction service from St Stephen's Cathedral Brisbane. It notes commentary by W. R Me Dora, talks on education, and a musical finale featuring orchestral pieces and a baritone.
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City Hall
Hiches
Rudolf Serkin Doll Bush
Aubrey Brain
A.B
Paterson
Chey Hall
Council of Churches
W. R MeDora
Melbourne
Sir Lennon Raws
Imperial Chemical Industries
Australia
Dreitin
Benediction
St Stephen's Roman Catholic Cathedral
Brisbane
While Baby Sleeps Chinble D Eucalyptus Drops
A frayed ad copy promotes Chinble D Eucalyptus to ease a cold in infants. It suggests placing a few drops on a handkerchief hung over the bed and claims inhalation eases breathing. The text touts extraordinary purity and enormous sales of a large 13 size product.
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Ty Byay
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A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd
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