Fourth Sugar School to Be Held at Gatton
The Sugar Experiment Stations director announces a Fourth Sugar School at Gatton College on January 19 to 90, 144 inclusive. Cane farmers aged 18 or older may apply by December 15 with details: name and address, age, tractor make and model, and prior attendance. Limited to 80 students. cost £5 plus board. railway fares provided.
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Gatton College
Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations
E of Agriculture and Stock
Melbourne Cup History From 1838 to 1930s Legends
The article recounts Melbourne racing origins from 1838 at a site now under Spencer Street yards, joining Flemington and Flemington, the formation of clubs including Victoria Turf Club, and the 1964 founding of the Victoria Racing Club. It highlights Nimblefoot and Archers, Carbine and Phar Lap eras, racing stakes growth, and notable figures like Joe Thompson and James Blackwood, with vivid anecdotes about wagering and race day drama.
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Melbourne
Spencer Street
Pressington
Portillip
Turf Club
Fleming Ton
Victoria Turf Club
A. V. Kenney
Victorian Turf Club
Wes
Argus
Jockey Club
Victoria Jockey Club
Flemington
William Stawell
Flemiston
Claba
Scott's Morel
Victoria Racing Club
Claha
WBC
Sydney
Joe Thompson
Australia
Nimblefoot
Ballarat
Walter Craig
Croyden
Craig
Slack
James Blackwood
VRC
John Simsom
Briseis
Etienne de Mestre
Archer
de Mestre
Botanics Hotel
Domaui
South Yarra
New South Wales
J. W. Doughart
Falcon
Carbine
Rice
British wage rates show modest rise across industries
An official inquiry into earnings of about 5.75 million workers in manufacturing and related industries finds that the average weekly wage, excluding overtime, was about 1 percent higher in April 1937 than October 1934. The report lists April 1937 pay for men, youths, women, and girls with specific rates.
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London
Zionist Play Barred in Canada by Post Entry Ban
Canadian postal authorities refused to deliver the Zionist propaganda play A Flag in Born by Ben Hecht. The American League for a Free Palestine said the package, addressed to a Toronto group, was returned with Prohibited entry into Canada. Representative Andrew Bomers of New York urged the U S Embassy to seek explanation from the post office.
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New York
Ben Hecht
American League For A Free Palestine
Canadian League For A Free Palestine
Toronto
Canada
American League
Andrew Bomers
Democrat
Iowa
Venezuelan Flood Kills About 40 in Caracas Region
About 40 persons died when the town of Egido was destroyed during the night after the Montalban River burst its retaining walls nearby and surged over the sleeping community.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Egido
Montalban
Displaced Germans Seek New Homes as EU States Hasten Settlement
After two and a half years many of the 750000 displaced persons in Germany refuse to return home, citing politics. The International Refugee Organisation promotes resettlement in countries needing workers.14 nations agreed to absorb over 150000 displaced persons with offers ranging from full families to single individuals. France 50000, Britain 20000, Australia 120000, Holland 8000, Canada 10000, Sweden, Venezuela, Brazil, Bolivia each 500 families, and others 200 families. The United States has admitted few, and most offers include eventual citizenship and equal wages with natives. Slow progress threatens to meet IDP needs without broader US participation.
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Germany
International Refugee Organisation
France
Great Britain
Holland
Canada
Alent
Sweden
Venezuela
Brasil
Bolivia
Bquador
Hile
United States
Australia
Hene
D.P. Campe
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Protest Meeting Against Bank Nationalisation
Mr F Woods presided at a large Home Hill protest meeting against bank nationalisation. Speakers included Mr J J McDonald and Mr A Blackeyshaw who urged opposition. McDonald was to address Promwrpine on November 4 as the campaign continues in the Queensland banking issue.
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F. Woods
Home Hil
J. J. McDonald
A. Blackeyshaw
Promwrpine
Forth
Western Queenslard
Customs Union Plan For Europe
London reports eastern European states show reluctance to join a study group on a Europe wide customs union. Czech and Polish leaders say plans are underway and a union could disrupt long underway economic restructurings. Western interest cited but eastern skepticism remains wary of renewed Western led integration.
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London
A.P
Europe
Great Britain
France
Benelux
Russia
Sently
Eratery
Monrow
Radio
Social dance aids Innisfail School of Arts
Despite misty weather a good crowd attended a social and dance at the Masonic Hall in Innisfail organized by the Horticultural Society to raise funds for the School of Arts. Music by Mr. G Baker and supper were provided. President W G Smiddy praised the society’s support and thanked the Horticultural Society for helping sustain the school.
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Innisfail
Innisfail Horticultural
Innisfail School of Arts
Masonic Hall
G. Baker
School of Arts
W. G. Smiddy
Protestants Rally in Adelaide Interrupted by Noise
An Adelaide protest rally devolved into a noisy scene as police were called to calm disturbances. Speakers faced constant interruptions from the gallery crowd while organizers attempted to articulate the federation’s aims amid the uproar.
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Adelaide
Ade
Ming Grance
Hex Co
Cal
Mi Federation
Paster W. Mi
Menace of Drink Dangers Quoted by Clergyman in Melbourne
A 97-year-old Baptist clergyman warned this week that alcohol is a danger to the Commonwealth. He spoke at a Baptist conference in Melbourne and urged that the fuel trade be reformed to curb drink. He referenced W. J. Baker and stressed alcohol as a social menace.
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Melbourne
W. J. Baker
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