America at Close Range review of And So to America
R.K. Ty surveys the United States in a 1946 Hodder and Stoughton volume, balancing admiration with critical insight. The author portrays a nation of deep history and evolving culture, highlighting spiritual depth beside commercialism and a complex social system reflected in past and present.
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Shi Bahst
America
Hodder and Ltd
London
R.K
United States
Calonius
History and memoirs of Antonio and the Maghiah Army influence
A dense, reflective piece recounts Cecil Roberts’s account of events from 1930 to 1948, noting appeasement dangers and political intrigues. It references a controversial London and New York scene, wartime pressures, and a theatrical delivery in the Bronx. The narrative intertwines personal loyalties, historical warnings, and a narrator’s estranged stance toward authorities.
No Blame Attached Herford June
The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lord Pakenham told German Youth Movement leaders in Dusseldorf there is no British tendency to blame young Germans for postwar events. He said it is right for Germans to be proud of their heritage and that British authorities in Germany and in Britain share that spirit.
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Herford
AAP
Duchy of Lancaster
Lord Pakenham
Dussedorf
Britain
Germany
Mosman's Wet Weather Delays Planting and Community Notes
The Mosman area endures continued wet weather delaying alned work and hindering farmers ground prep for planting. Weekly harvest records show 120 points added for the week ending Monday. Community events include a wedding tea for Mr WH Mackay and his fiancée at Mosman Central Mill, a Red Cross card afternoon with Mrs W. Prost as winner, and staff changes as Mr J Robinson relieves duties. A Mosman and District Rifle Club meeting discussed possible grant funding and future renovations with plans for a range clear-up and a working bee on Sunday June 23. Food for Britain donations are listed from Port Douglas State School and several individuals, bringing the weekly total to £4 2s.
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Mossman
Mosman Central Mill
WH Mackay
J. Kidd
Pearing
MacKay
W. Prost
W. Btaples
J Robinson
Mira
M.S. Mackay
Townavile
Ingham
Gite J
A. Iveswan
Defence
Food For
Britain
British racing crash at Grand Prix in London
A Britiak car crashed into the coclomate during the Swotering Grand Prig in London killing two men and injuring a woman. An Italian race car struck a boy who ran onto the course. Tel ine Alte finished third as Wimille led the 14 mile race.
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London
Lapi
Teline Alte
St Am Tvenign
Heer
Sugar Crop Report From Australia and New South Wales
The report notes a 18 percent shortfall versus estimates due to severe weather. Sugar production in 2047 shows 145000 608 of Mums produced with 198000 tons saved, while 113000 acres yielded and 3200 tons manufactured. Outlook for the next season predicts about 24 per cent yield. A $50,000 figure is cited for raw sugar in August.
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Teport
Belance
Toms
Queenaland
South Wales
Geneva Conference Satires and Sugar Trade Provisions
A fragmented report describes discussions at the Geneva Conference on a charter for international trade and freer markets, noting a London draft and the potential impact on sugar and the Australian industry. It cites embargo risks, Empire preferences, and forecasts from a sugar industry leader about market losses and refined sugar shortages in Australia.
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Mons
United
Geneva
London
Wits
Ara
Canada
Australia
Asura
Commonwealth
Dia
Mtr
Walnon
Pineapple Industrian
Hip
Brat
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Sugar Shortages Hit Australian Grocers and Refiners
Reported sugar shortages spread through Melbourne and Corio areas as refined stocks remained limited. Amalgamated Engineering Union walkouts disrupted refinery output, pushing raw sugar prices higher and boosting tariffs on household consumer purchases.
Sugar shortage and port delays hit Australian refineries
A wartime report details about 40 000 tons of raw sugar in bulk, with 116 000 tons awaiting shipment from Queensland to Australian refineries as of March 31 1947. Delays stem from reduced work rates, labor shortages at ports, and lengthy ship turnaround, worsening refinery capacity and predicting further refined sugar shortages. The document notes costs, storage losses, and damage to sacks, along with plans to build a major manufacturing unit in Sydney and ongoing Australian shipboard management issues.
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Amalgamated Engineering Union
Yarraville
Usy Corio
Rydney
Melbourne
Australis
Ayrup Sud
Porta
Airibes
Northueensland
Queensland
Tropics
Sydney
Tambue
Flom
Australien
Rona
Pal
New Zealand
Scenant Carvests
Newcastle
David Wison
Meum Yarwood, Vane and Co
Sith G Meson Allard
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Sisters of the Sacred Advent
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Moyra Forester
Pond
Bimbe
Cecil Roberts
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Rothschild Mansion
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Bronx
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Maghiah Army
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Treasury
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Parmer
Port Douglas
TL Laneial
Mra
Mheliay
Landy
Bare
Staples
Fredo
Cak Ages
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Jegle
George Street
Queen Street
Brisbane
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Feleoicine
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