Premiers Conference Ends With Sweeping Manifesto
Melbourne June 11 The Premiers Conference produced a manifesto detailing actions to rectify the finances. It outlines planned expenditure cuts across governments, broader taxation shifts toward consumption, and reforms in interest and banking to restore industry and employment. The plan envisions reduced deficits for 1931–32, with substantial savings and a coordinated national effort to revive exports and confidence.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
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Queensland
South Australia
West Australia
Tasmana
Wwe
Mmerces Ruego
Commonwealth Bank
Aviel
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Eatra
Promes
Powden
Pete Scoter
Hill
Atherton News Highlights Local and Regional Happenings
Mrs 64 Duffy visits Mareeba and returns to Atherton as guest of Mrs Cloutier at Zalber. Notables include visits by Mr Bacon, Inspector Porter of the Home Troped Clah, and Mr R. Feenatall. Tennis, shows, and church league results feature, with rainfall totals and wartime price and wage notes amid community updates.
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Atherton
Duffy
Harry Williams
Mareeba
Cloutier
Zalber
Brisbane
Fiture
Lindsay
Lemisay
Mracon
E. James
Bacon
Mareeta
Porter
Teesday
Cheurgr Blackley
Athertern
Blacklew
Robertson
Sydney
Gorstall
Imherton
R. Feenatall
J. Fousyeker
Mary Olson
Tolea Road
Alsop and
Hart
Mitchell River
Corbold
We Weare
Marecha United Church Cub
Methodcat Church
Weather Changes Prompted Rossville Visits and Staffing News
Heavy rains and boisterous weather replace last week’s pleasant spell in Rossville. Mr RK Yeatman and Mr A Moore return home after a short outing. Miss Dorothy Yeatman departs for Sunnyside State School near Mackay to take up head teacher duties. Wes Bletridge of Catria visits telamods at Rossville, while Ms H Bemditehc tours Cooktown. Wonnie Veaman returns after two months on the Peninsula with the For att survey.
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RK Yeatman
A. Moore
Rossville
Dorothy Yeatman
Sunnyside
Mackay
Wes Bletridge
Catria
Telamods
H. Bemditehc
Cooktown
Wonnie Veauman
Foratt Survey
No Offers At Innisfail Town Lots Sale
At the Innisfail Land Office, 21 town lots in Nares county Hull parish Silkwood were offered for sale. No offers were received. The sale allowed open purchase for free or perpetual town lease, with a requirement for substantial improvements within two years from lease commencement, subject to ministerial approval, and the lots remained open for twelve months.
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Innisfail
Nares
Hull
Silkwood
Trechole
Imal Town Ince
Willys Six car advances power and design features
A detailed summary of the Willys Six highlights its 65 horsepower engine delivering over 70 mph, 15 hp stated, and top speed claims. The article emphasizes streamlined body lines, high quality interior, underheadlamp parking lights, and a single cross shaft braking system with 148 square inches of braking area. It notes rubber isolation on engine mounts, precise valve sizes, full forced lubrication, and fingertip control for horn lights and starting via a steering wheel button.
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Willys Six
Nosterone
Willys
Developa Os Ho
Eheede
Persson
Willys-Overland
Excessive Petrol Tax Sparks Queensland Motor Industry Alarm
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland argues petrol duties totaling about 6 million pounds yearly harm every Australian industry. Reducing the 7d per gallon tax could restore thousands of jobs in tyres, motor bodies, springs, batteries, and related trades, with broader gains in wages and consumer demand across manufacturing and services.
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Royal Automobile Club of
Queensland
Australia
Cata
Austral
Commonwealth
Willy Six 6 Cylinder Car Gains Australian Popularity
The Willy Six features balloon tyres for better economy and comfort. It is promoted as a low-priced 6-cylinder car with remarkable performance under strenuous conditions and a striking appearance, gaining big popularity in Australia.
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Australia
Kent Singles Championship Contested in London
The last eight players in the Kent Singles Championship include Australian Mrs. Robertson, formerly Miss Boyd, who beat Mrs. Godfree, formerly Miss Kitty McKane, 7-5 6-3. Wind and rain made play troublesome.
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London
Kent
Robertson
Miss Boyd
Godfree
Kitty McKane
Nautilus Severs Link With Coast Guard, Heads Toward London
Boston dispatch reports Sir Hubert Wilkins submarine Nautilus has parted from the U S coastguard cutter in the Gulf Stream about 1000 miles east of Pollock Rip Lighthouse. The radio message says the craft moves at an easy pace aided by a current toward London. Dewar's Whisky advertisement follows.
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Boston
Sir Hubert Wilkins
United States Coastguard
Gulf Stream
Pollock Rip
London
Ministerial Tobacco Farm Tour Near Mareeba Dates Listed
The Minister for Agriculture and Stock H K Walker and Under Secretary Graham will inspect Mareeba tobacco farms with tobacco expert Howell. A schedule shows meetings with growers on June 13, visits to Karri State Farm, and travel to Yongaburra Atherton Tolga and Cairns with details of a ministerial itinerary through June and into Prishane.
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Maree
H. K. Walker
Graham
Iculture
Mareeba
Howell
Walker
Jame LP
Wo A. Deacon
Risertis
Wbacco
Me Walker
Yongaburra
Karri
Re- Larne
HURRIED EREYEY TO Brisbane Motor Tour Urges Roads Policy
The Migister's urgent Gulf country tour aims to press a better roads policy during a five weeks motor trip to Brisbane. Mr Walker will meet Minister Deacon to discuss on its behalf as Mr and Mrs Walker travel with their North Queens toads.
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Migister
Gulf Country
Brisbane
Walker
Deacon
New Discovery Claims Fast Cold Relief for Many
Thousands report rapid relief from colds using Dr Sheldon’s medicine. The new discovery is praised for easing coughs and fever, with many noting long lasting effects.
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Sheldon
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