Australian Banking Rates and Federal War Costs Review
May finance update notes a 7.7 percent reduction in land deposits by the Commonwealth Bank and other banks, with rates easing through the year. Authorities discuss policy shifts as banks adjust to reduced deposits, general banking measures, and wartime finance considerations amid a hopeful surplus for 1939-40. The Treasury cites a large projected surplus, with over 9.7 million pounds approved, and war costs influencing expected outlays into 1941.
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Suess
Federal Treasury
Dol Lake
Treasurer's report notes surplus rise amid tax changes
The Treasurer reports a surplus for the year driven not by admin savings but taxpayer support and site development funds. State development loans are debated, with councils and shires seeking modest borrowing powers at around 1 to 4 percent. Goldsborough and allied companies post improved results amid good seasons, while war savings certificates and currency considerations face regulatory limits.
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Coopert
Devoti
Development Rail
Eve Simm
Satan
Seton
Commonwealth
Hier Ures Waltse Eeid and Co, Ltd
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Millions
Middle age kidney problems warn of fatigue pain and urinary issues. Functional kidney disorders can raise blood acids causing headaches arthritis and loss of strength. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills have been trusted for over four decades and are still recommended by doctors and patients alike.
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Doan
Latin America Thinks and Churchill in Britain
Fragmented account reflects wartime sentiments with references to Great Britain and Lord Churchill. Mentions Boer War era exploits, railway wreck, and political upheaval. Describes individuals and events in a stylized, era voice with scattered names and places.
Mosman Lodge Hall Debut Described In Local Notice
A July 9 report notes a gathering at the new Mosman lodge hall with a large 30 by 30 foot main room and 20 by 30 foot verandah. The event featured seating for members and officers, with changes in leadership including Bree Powell and Cythorpe, under Knight Paulkser, and the presence of Brookes.
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Stousbout Uehori
Mosman
Brookes
Paulkser
Bree
Ai Powell
Ctyithorpe
Cairns Post Radio Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary OCR of a Cairns Post radio schedule showing multiple programs across times and genres. Highlights include Mothers' Choice, Women of all lands, Culinary Commerce, Mimeal Comedy, and 4CA Women's Job Activities with various times and brief descriptions. The noisy list references ABC News, Weather, and BBC segments among entries.
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The
Cairns Post
BPC
Mothers’ Choice
4CA
Benes
Mery
Weather Report
Hon
Brownlow Sbaritone
Tierney
BBC. News
Sunday July 14 1940 note on race and media
A brief readable fragment notes Sunday July 14 1940 with reference to Be Oe and media details. Names and clear events are not fully readable but imply a media or aviation context.
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Boure
Williaa
War Bulletin Shows Global Mobilisation And Oil Initiative
A distorted wartime bulletin outlines broad mobilization in allied nations, signaling intensified labor, resource extraction, and oil supply plans. It discusses government aims to accelerate production, civilian support, and possible fuel industry schemes while noting military and civilian coordination.
Meeting notes reveal autoclave upgrade at hospital
Friday session of the board chaired by B McKeown discussed autoclave improvements at the city hospital. Officials including J Cok Jaan and AE Davies noted permits and staffing plans, with William to begin collection from donors and a target start time at 8.
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Tully Phes Opie Bost
Secreary
Beanie Bare
B McKeown
J Cok Jaan
J.B. Openohue
Davies D
Te Gaternity Hoapital
Wen
Haresed
Gwen Perms
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Universal
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Masons
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Tore
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Cairne Post
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Federal Treaserer
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Crom
Bulletin OF War
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Britain
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Caine
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Beaty
Garren
le Amist
Uerriet
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Ee Aes
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To-Wight
Ginger
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Fraeheler
Eman
Hystery
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Thelbug Sak
Warra Surgical ” Supplies “Ltd
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