Planes for Defence Spendings Boosted in Melbourne
In Melbourne on July 2 the Defence Ministry announced spending 150 000 on 32 heavier planes for the Air Force. Sir Thomas Glangier said new machines would be modern and similar to British Air Force matériel. A second service review was kept, but rapid developments required swift action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Enders
Churaat
Layerton
Richmond
Wis
Thomas Glog Ye
Canada
Air Force
Plas
H.mond
Thomas Glangéir
Convent School Progress and First Communion at Tully
The article highlights improvements at the Convent and Day School in Tully run by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. It notes new private rooms, a chapel, studios, and garden work, with about eighty pupils attending the day school. A Mass at St Clare’s celebrating forty three children’s First Communion is described, with the children and choir trained by the Sisters and a commemorative breakfast afterward.
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Tilly
Tully
Brady
Pandattinigs
Nore
SecClare
Sisters of the Convet
Father Breen
Ronan
Hreen
Children of Mary Sodality
Our Lady of ‘Lourdes
Manny
Vaser
Basil ‘Dore
Mary T
R. Coyle
Miss Curran
Mary
Ready
MD Maas
Land tenure and sugar industry sparks Cairns debate
Correspondent Landite argues land administration and freehold tenure affect Tableland farming and sugar industry. He warns capital and government support shape agricultural diversification and regional growth, urging balanced policy for all communities rather than favoring one sector.
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Mqeus Wits
Alee
Ieee
Yale
Mand
Cairns
Jexschold
Uecislard
Subtle Mind Allegedly Manipulates Workers in Federal Seat Case
The article accuses a subtleness in conduct by Theodore abil as he navigates parliament and industrial strife. It cites his claims about election expenses and fundraising through the Dalley organisation, and questions his methods of evading the law while addressing workers and union leaders.
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Theodore Abil
Feelerstn
Alw.a
Trvinebank
Stintary Hills
Royal Commission
Theoare
Dao
Dalley
Spearfelt
Mrr Moahaney
Mr. Mahoney
Herbert
Federal
Kirri- Hill
Headore Hassel
Coe Versys Ete
Tinscratcher
Australians and the urge to buy imported goods
A historical critique argues Australians favor overseas merchandise over local makers due to prejudice and cost, tracing this toward early colonial industry and the appeal of imported textiles. The piece warns against snobbery and urges attention to national production and consumer choices.
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Cairns
Post
Commonwealth
Auetralina
Ita
Faibiehay
Mesonotamija
Australi
Corlides
New South’ Wales
Old
Moduse
Parramatta
England
Sheeta
Hlavketa Gwade
Railways and Motor Competition Shake Britain
London July 2 The Railway Conference reveals railways failed to pay their way as three large companies invite unions to discuss cutting labor costs to weather the crisis. Railway stocks slumped sharply, with losses estimated at 100 million pounds since 1923 across four companies.
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London
J. Th. Thomas
British Railways
Costa
Stock Exchange
Off to Canada with Australian Defence Delegation
Melbourne July 4 reports AC formations of three aircraft circling Moaltai as it departed Port Melbourne. The Minister for Defence Sir Thormins Ghigow joined the flight to Canada as head of the Australian Empire Parliamentary delegation. He will stay in Canada for about four weeks.
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Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Defence
Thormins Ghigow
Miessige
Icky Awayo
Canada
Stowaway Financed Fine In London Court
London reports a stowaway case from July 2 in which George Dobson and another man were found aboard the liner Port Darwin on May 25. Dobson testified he came to Australia in 1926 but could only obtain a poor job and he was fined 40 or sentenced to four weeks in jail.
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London
George Dobsan
Aull
Port
Darwin
Dobsan
Bath
Mt Quny
Dobson
Australia
Tasman Hop Suss successor chosen navigator
Sydney July 4 Mr HW Litchfield of Newcastle former third officer on Union Company's steamer Tahiti has been chosen by Squadron Leader Kingsford-Smith as navigator on the New Zealand Might trip Litchfield has applied for leave to undertake the voyage.
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Sydney
HW. A. ‘Litehfield
Newcastle
Unio Company
Tahiti
Kingsford- Smith
New Zealand
Litchfield
Burgess Offers Navigator Role for Tasman Flight
In Auckland on July 4, Mr D Burgess third officer on the Makura offered to act as navigator to Kingsford Smith on the Tasman flight. A deputation waited to request his services and Burgess, familiar with Smith, could leave the Union Company if accepted.
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Auckland
D. Burgess
Makura
Kingsford-Smith
Tasman
Burgess
Frances Navy Renewed Activity Dramatizes Naval Renewal
London reports renewed naval activity with Prince showing keen interest and Prime Minister Levees stating the aim is to maintain peace and defend colonies. A Havre review described the rearmament as essential to national safety, while crowds at Greenwich heard about strengthening ships and defenses.
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London
R Poumbrele
M. Levees
Havre
Greenwich
Oasis for Tourists in Central Australia
Melbourne reports a group of businessmen flew to Central Australia seeking Pali Valley as a scenic and fertile tourist spot. The article notes the area is picturesque with abundant vegetation and landscapes central to the Australian continent’s interior.
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Central
Australia
Melbourne
Ourist
Hermans
Pali’ Valley
Ulffer
Captain Retires After 29 England Caps
London reports the veteran rugby captain who played 29 times for England will retire. The captain led the victorious Rugby team in July against the war tale in London.
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London
A ‘Cove- Smith
Waratale
England
Australian Made Underwear Ad Promotes National Pride
A 1940s style exhortation urges Australians to buy locally produced undergarments and clothing. The missive targets workers to feel secure in domestic goods from state mills, woollen factories, and European and Asian trades, praising national manufacture and loyalty.
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Raphael
Tiese
Yieimtesn
Utiele Sam
Italy
Europe
Japan
Iran
Paul Cheyne
Australian , Manufactures Development League
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Ain
Soland
Baby Lewis
Silker Georgette
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Omade
Boland's
Jace
Holand
Finlay
Roland
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Lisle Voy
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