Local progress meeting notes and community concerns
The Progress Association elected officers for the new year with no changes. Debates included land policy and open land access, railway administration criticism, and local road and bridge projects. Rain totals and a Red Cross fundraiser cheque were reported, followed by the death of F. R. Moxham in Sydney.
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Planeta
Progress Association
Cam
Lands Department
Otyem Land
Brest
Mes
Whely
Oo Gavce
Aa School of Arta
Road Engineers Department
Porcb
Bolre Council
School of Arts
Red Cross Society
National Science Bureau Scheme Aimed at Industrial Research
A conference with the Prime Minister considered Hughes proposals for an institution to coordinate scientific research for industry. Sir Thomas Anderson Stuart represented Sydney University while business leaders and the Associated Chambers of Commerce pressed for a central laboratory, standards bureau, and industrial research setup to boost Australia’s wartime economy and rural industry.
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5.D. Telegraph
Hughes
Piddington
Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia
W.appleton
Associated Chambers of Manyfectures
W. Forwood
Adelade
Sydney University
Thomas Anderson Stuart
Australia
Cosmes
Ermany
Wience
Hye
Wise Lowe
Anil Wola
Tesheree
Mingag
Bureau of
E. Knox
Sager
Atstratis
Central sanitation drive aims at schooling young minds
The article notes a plan to reach people when young as part of a broad scheme. Mr Piddington's motion is carried. Discussion mentions control of cane loading derricks by the Railway Department, with objections over costs and staffing.
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Cmd
Piddington
P.rf.ga
Railway Department
Mackay “Mercury
Efrer
Submarine Operations Described In Dramatic War Narrative
A vivid account details a submarine’s ballast and dive sequence with periscope use, water intake, and ballast tank manipulation. The narrator describes depth indicators, safety devices, and emergent procedures, noting English and German naval competition and cost estimates for subs and torpedoes.
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Rene
Sorgena
Mars
Appeal to Farmers by the Earl of Selbourne
The Earl of Selbourne appeals to British farmers to boost food production for war needs. He urges higher outputs of wheat, meat, milk, oats, potatoes, bacon and cheese, and calls market gardeners and allotment holders to increase vegetables and poultry, to save money and reduce dependence on imports.
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United Kingdom
Earl of Selbourne
Australia
Molion
STOP STOMACH- DRUGGINS Caution Against Self Treatment
The fragmented text warns that stomach pain does not prove disease and that home remedies harm. It advises avoiding certain drugs, seeking proper medical guidance, and consuming small sips of water after meals to ease discomfort.
Returned as Opposed For St George’s at Beever Square
Poem fragment notes a person named PoE Verveces at LOsdos on January 4S. and states Heid has been returned as opposed for St George’s in Beever Square, within the Commices.
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Poe
Losdos
Crys
Bt. George's
Besever Square
Digestive aid advertised in Brisbane notice
An old clipping from January 19 advertises Dr. Sheldon's Digestive and a remedy for upset stomach. It mentions P. Kelly, chemist, Colma Jag & Mewell, and includes lines about meals and dinners and a party. The tone is promotional and seeks patrons for the product.
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Herald
F. R. Moxhar
Sydney
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Moxham
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National Science Bureau
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Ivory Council
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Sturt
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Pepe
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Tetelle
Germany
America
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Hughed
Caires Fest
Seen
Eepetel Primegules
Abe
Caiten
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Cranch & Gordon
Ambulance
Spence Street
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Ofrom
Uncle Sant
England
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Nakashiba
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Jes Roundere Federal Soteis P.O
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Brisbane
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