Royal travel talks and civil service growth in Britain
The article notes heightened imperial travel plans by the King and Queen with a focus on an Empire route, alongside discussion of royal visits and political sensitivity. It surveys the BBC governance vacancy, Ministry of Agriculture stance on a guide dog entry, and a broad view of expanding civil payrolls across the War, Admiralty, and Air Ministries. It also touches on Scotland’s oil prospects and ongoing private oil exploration, highlighting fiscal strains for future public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Windsor
England
United States
Scandinavia
Way
Sweden
Denmark
Ministry of Agriculture
Nobven
Prime Minster
Prince of Wales
Canada
Lford George
Ove Kplomat
Embassy Garden
Abien
Britain
Ministry of Pensions
Ua Noma
Pont
Treasury
Hore-Belishe Hae
Admiralty
Air Minister
Qin
Wrewe
Erybody
Allenge
Femer
Sanatorium plan moves to voluntary patients in Brisbane
Brisbane reports that the Dalby Sanatorium premises now host no TB patients and will be used as a hospital for voluntary male patients. Health officials confirm transfer of TB patients to Westwood and aim to open the new facility with approved fees. total expenditure for 1937-38 stood at £1828, including £1424 in salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Adairs
EM. Hanlon
Yeates
Toowoomba
T.B
Dalby Sanatorium
Westwood Nutorium
Ise
Hearts
Raphael Cilento
Hamid
Ravenshoe School Social Hosts Card Games and Visit
The Ravenhoe News notes a well attended Friday evening card social at the School of Arts with bridge and euchre. Prizes awarded to Mrs Dasepery and J J Wala for the hidden lumber, plus euchre honors to Mrs B Wath Met. A supper was served by Miss Pat Firth. Visitors included Mr G H Ott and Mrs Ott, who toured Tully Fair and the Ravenshoe golf club, planning a Brisbane trip and renewing old ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maveshide
School of Arts
Sra. Dasepery
J.J. Wala
Minsea Pat Firth
Meadames T. Reily
J. Wallace
J. King
Bord
N. Perris
A. Hi. Lockyer
W. Gladwell
W. Crittersen
Israel
J.P. Jones
R. J. Lindix
Dempees
M. Rosenfeld
Fey
Misses
Istiahourz
M. Jouen
Wesare G. Barber
P. Dwyer
W. Gidjeell
Merrin Junior
R. J. Lindwey
W. Rankine
C. Ford
J. McAlister
Norman
G. Reibelt
Rainy
P. Murphy
A. Alkinsom
J. Walk
J. Rosentria
G. H. Ott
Havenshoe State School
Peres Webber
Tully
Ott
Fuemix
Ravenshoe Golf Club
G. King
Jack McMillan
Tully Fair
Jookouta
Ratenshoe
Brisbane
Ottotma Hia
Dais Oor
Dean AY Piteamue
Mew
Ullowke
North Cedar Creek
Case moths and garden flora noted in North Queensland
The article describes Psychidae case moths with species like Saunders Moth and their larval case construction using sticks and leaves. It also reports on a Bee Scouts meeting, visits by railway officials, and local interest in exotic plants such as Diplanthera and Jacaranda, noting remarkable horticultural display and regional curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deceticus
Queensland
South Ameria
Italian Insects Reach Mr Brooks for Sixth Annual Wild Nature
A snail collection from Italy featuring Coleoptera and Hemiptera arrived for classification by J G Brooks. The set, intended for comparison with focal specimens, comes from a temperate northern climate and resembles oars in appearance. Notably, a pair of Cer yx cedra longhorn beetles stands out for its black to deep red coloration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Brooks
Babinda Traffic Fines Hit Several Cyclists and Riders
In Babinda Summons Court on August 24 warnings and fines were imposed for speeding through Mirriwinni. Carl Rick and others were fined 1/10 and 1 costs. riders Rupert Cartwright and Jack Murray faced 41/10 and 6 costs for exceeding motor cycle limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
Carl Rick
George Thang
Eric William Eastman
Nicholas Piscope
Antonio Costa
Mirriwinni
Rupert James Cartwright
Ewa'd Seesink
Jack Murray
Port of Innisfail Official Harbour Statistics
From August 4 report by Police Magistrate and Harbour Master R H Allen the Innissfail harbour dues for the year end Tone 30 totalled £6216 82. Ordinary fishermen statistics show licence fees £4200 13s with 1340 boats engaged and boats and equipment valued at £4319. 19 tons of fish yielded about £1195 7s 3d with 287 crabs and oyster industry notes include one boat engaged with oyster gear valued at £3 and 100 quarter-bags of oysters valued at £ do. Licence revenue totalled £6 1s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
R. H. Allen
Imisisil
Innssfail
New mining ventures eyed amid profits dip in Australia
Canberra August 10 reports indicate Broken Hill interests consider further extensions in Australia. Viscount Harsh, head of Zinc Corporation Led, outlined exploratory drilling plans and potential investments after 1947, noting a bumper year but declining profits. A new Australian Mining and Smelting company is registered to manage outside properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Viscount’ Harshairman
Zinc Corporation
I N Lonaom
Menname
West
New Broken Hill Consolidated
Ae ‘Aia
Australian Mining and Smelting
Broken Holl
Remedy Warnings From Cold Sufferers Prompt Cautious Advice
A misprinted health note extols inhaling eucalyptus vapor to combat a cold. It urges using Double D Eucalyptus with no impurities and heated water, claiming it clears nasal passages and chest symptoms.
Week End Special Lingerie Items From Princess Slips
Readable text describes a week end sale featuring trousers and ladies silk slips with decorative neck details. Includes pricing cues and special offers though many words are garbled. Checks indicate assortments and sizes aimed at women shoppers.
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London
Erie
Fate
Special Constabulary
Troy
Berlin
Germany
C Aieir
Cuse
Ion
AND
Biogee Civil Service
Mestaons
Sistain
Scotland
Beitain
Sinrw
Palkeith
Eamn
Boland’'S
Real Savings Lawn Hand
Teuieceoe Ua
Lawady
Manchester
Swami
Dalleoe Miarese
Children's Bloomers
Boland’s Pty. Ltd
Cairns
Ravenshoe News
Mp Parrr
BOY Scouts
North Queensland Naturals’ Club
Basige
J. Drmpsey
J. Howse
Raiwaye
South Australia
Bloom
Basiways
Cairne
Fsted
Racrabie
Tully Falls
G. Sludwell
Ea.anherta
Sheas
Kanimbla
Sydney
Jalan Rosenfeld
Mosdames CL Purr
Chilverton
W. C. Minithead
Tine Crew
Major Horseshoe Bend
Herberton District Hospital
Diplanthera
Babinda News
Port OF
Broken Hill
Bex
A.P.C
Bex Alwa
LPO
Ite
Bombshells
Jane
Citron
Tara Doe
Siuk
Sita
Iria
Kikaty
Sven Aen
Armstrong, Ledlie & Stillman Pty. Ltd
Lake Street
Atherton
Herberton, Peeramon and
Ravenshoe
Joseph Bene Mvilly
Abbott Aires
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