Australia in the Air Plans for Air Force training
December reports from Sydney outline defence minister A Green's plan to train Air Force officers with emphasis on geography of outback Australia. A government aim is to use Air Force for mail transport under Civil Aviation and to bring Air Force under military jurisdiction while considering Point Cook facilities. In Melbourne, Captain Hugh Grosvenor plans a London flight in early 1930s with a Vega monoplane, aiming to beat the Southern Cross record in ten days.
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Sydney
Air Force
Defence
A. Green
Civil Aviation Department
Point Cook
Vitoria
Outback
Australia
Autralia
Scullin
Eigland
Prevent
Air Force of
Melbourne
England
Hugh Grosvenor
ADS
South Australia
America
Ford Motor Co signals model shift amid price talks
The text notes Ford Motor Co beginning to lay plans for a new model and hints at plant changes and yard activity. It mentions efforts to restore confidence among the public and executives to stabilize the company as sharp price functions are discussed and larger city concerns grow about cancellations.
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Ford Motor Cos
Williams Named In Charge At No 4 Ranch Sparks Tension
Rouble at Mount Isa reports further trouble looming after a cook named Williams is placed in charge of No 4 Ranch, raising concerns about management and local mining operations.
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MT. Isa
Wmines
Williams
No. 4
Railways face losses amid industrial disputes and rising costs
The Sydney railways report a heavy hit from coalfield disputes and higher charges. The retiring Chief Commissioner cites a nearly £1,000,000 railway loss, with sinking fund and interest increases contributing. After adjustments, the railways still show a 3.45 percent return on capital, comparing with English railways.
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J. Fraser
Asso
England
London Meeting Set On Trade And Industry At Downing Street
Premier Ramsay MacDonald invites business leaders and economists to Downing Street on Monday to discuss the state of trade and industry in Britain.
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London
Ramsay MacDonaid
Downing-street
Towed to Sydney and Mungana Responds
A fragmented note hints at a maritime or transport event with calls to Sydney and Mungana. The text mentions towing and a round trip but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
Agriculture Minister Walto ker Faces Saturday Schedule
The fragment references Mr H F Wal to ker, the Minister for Agriculture, and a Saturday timetable or event involving his duties. The item preserves the name and role as the readable facts.
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H. F. Wal Toker
Gough's Valuable Innings Shapes Queensland Victory
In Brisbane on December 2 conditions were fine as Queensland chased glory on Exhibition Oval. Worthington scored 12 while Gough’s pulsating performance featured a key stand and a dramatic fielding moment against Barratt, lifting Queensland to a commanding total amid long, patient innings. England posted 171 in their first innings and faced a tense second innings chase as the match unfolded with lingering delays and strategic shifts.
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Brisbane
Exhibition Oval
Worthington
Asee Aig
Oneshans
Hornis
Thee
Australian film industry under strain as musicians face layoffs
Mr Scullin warns against letting other countries take Australian jobs and notes theatres may tax or censor music to protect local employment. He says film studios can’t afford orchestras due to new films and calls for talks with both sides to find a common solution. Further information from involved parties is welcomed.
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America
Mr. Scullin
Australia
Scull
Ir. Scallin
Scallin
Council debates betting ban and racecourse gambling stance
The record describes a council discussion on abolishing betting at a racecourse. A council member recalls wife betting remarks and a long- standing stance against gambling. Mentioned are past purchases by A Nathan and J Wren at Albion Park as witness to earlier events.
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Racecourse
A. Nathan
Jobin Wren
Albion Park
Plan for Mascnt Committers Creation
Fragmentary text outlines a plan related to mascnt committers creation. Key terms include will, plan, mascnt committers, and fing, suggesting steps or governance around contributor roles within a project. Further specifics are unreadable in the source fragment.
Whitworth Finance and Mining Seizes Seat Below 600 Level
In a brief note, Whitworth Finance and Mining reports activity near the 600 level, noting a seating arrangement or seating action connected to the site. Details are sparse but indicate operations or a report tied to the lower level.
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Whitworth Finance and Mining c
Cabinet Salaries and Secretary Changes Reported
The cabinet salaries are discussed under law guidance. Lord Russell replaces Mr Iv nder Secretary ee and Mr Shiels takes over Mr Lana in the latest ministerial appointments. The shifts align with ongoing government restructuring.
Byrd Antarctic claims praised by Washington Post editorial
The Washington Post editorial lauds Byrd's South Pole push, saying it strengthens U S claims in Antarctica and counters British filing. It notes Wilkes sighted Antarctica in 1832 while Ross saw land only in 1840, arguing Byrd’s expedition was more practical and occupied new lands for the United States.
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Washington
Washington “Post
Byrd
South Pole
United States
Antarctic
Wilkes
Antarctica
Ross
Australians Hold Off Swinton In Grilling Test Battle
In Manchester crowds of 10,000 saw Australia rally to take a 5 0edge in tries and penalties as Swinton fought back with stern defence. Finch and Fifield scored for Australia while Hodgson's late penalties swung the lead in a tense second half. Swinton's Root was sent off late as the home team pressed for a late reply.
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London
Dec
Swinton
Rest Fa
Hennessey
Root Sr Inihis Nondiegartes Hodgson
Fifield
Tnjery
Mente
Holgan
Butters
Rost
Hodgson
Manchester
Byrne
Besi S Fort
Finch
Steinohrt
Brogan
Jon
Gorman
Byrne Evans
Rees
Sg Gers
Root
Wie
McMillan
Sub-T Cahalane Prosecution Details Appear in Court
A fragmented court record shows Sub-T Cahalane prosecuted with Mr. T McNamee appearing for Sergeant Connelly. The notes mention an 28th ultimo date and references to balances or sums of around £280 and £40, with objections raised and statements about payments or penalties in a municipal setting.
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Cahalane
T. McNamee
Sergeant Connelly
Monda
Wit Connelly
Aitkin
Four Sams and Woman Colirots Race Hurdles
A fragment describes a race where four Sams and a woman named Colirots competed over hurdles. The purse is noted as £341/2d with a comparison to a hypothetical stake of £1/13/3, implying a payout context and odds.
Young Plan Bill Move by Nationalists
A brief dispatch notes Nationalist lawmakers voting on the Young Plan proposal with emphasis on party stance and potential policy direction.
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Briggs
RAAF
Teoma
Ford Economising
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Hs.w. Railways
Mungana
Sueeth
Gough
Queensland
Tess Tham
O’connor
Levy
Eh Wits
Rowe
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Nichols
Ny ‘Sundries
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Pagetin
Ghee
Marre
Foe
Barratt
Gilligan
Ames
Brew Dawson
Horwood
Werthingson
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Cosme SP
QTC
Irvinebank
Kingston
Tah Tol Winton
Des
Harry Sunderland
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