Correspondence on Industry Waste Materials and Inward Competition
A letter to the editor discusses import of waste materials from America used for building boards in Australia. It notes growing industry, lower-cost plastic and sugar cane boards, and competition with Australian products. The piece references trade rates and industrial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Pat
Anu
Huilding
Sigma
Niga
Sianei
Seule
Ursop ‘Board
Wich
Sthumather
Gilly
Ibroiepeer
Ckindy Fcom
Ameria
Whee
Suigar Eank
Commonwealth
Australia
Australians weigh imported boards against home cement sheets
The report compares imported cement and plaster boards with Australian made products noting plant closures in Victoria and New South Wales, job losses of about two thirds of workers, and estimated 100 workers in plaster board fabrication. It argues domestic boards offer fire resistance and durability, while imports threaten local industry amid overseas competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grovith
Idn
Dow
Victoria
Wonderlich Ltd
Sunshine
James Hardie and Co
Brooklyn
Plaster of Paris
Usion Lowtie
South Australia
Tasmania
New South Wales
Roth
Paris
Vermii
Wwe
Australia
Wat
Hhavonmitte
App
Fugitive Shot Dead in Adelaide Police Shootout
A wanted man was shot and killed by detectives in Parkside near Youngestree after fleeing a house confrontation. Kevin James Bitz, 21, died from a chest wound. police had earlier questioned him about a safe‑cracking incident and he allegedly attacked an officer with a beer bottle.
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Adelaide
Youngestrext
Parkside
Oihers
Kevin James Bitz
Rahde
Fitagera
Sig Hutt
Sig Hutt, Steed
Sistng
Fitegerald Rail
Dale
Cricket Match Report with Bowling and Fielding Details
A partial match narrative details opening batsmen Kelly and G Peterkin, with Taylor taking seven wickets for 23 and Kelly two for 6. Tyson and Petorkin contribute with notable fielding, Wright is dismissed, and the match resumes next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wera
B.teany
Licit
S. Wright
Nla S. Whibm Sd
Taylor
Bown Bowles
Shea
Buy Abell
Kelly
G. Peterkin
Fanny” Kelly
Tysini F
Poerkis
Ini Hag Jost
Dragonss
Taylory
Wright
Sehsador
Tyson
Petorkin
Unclear boxing notes touch Kodak and Arctic explorer in 1920s context
Fragmented OCR discusses boxing in Rochester on November 2 and mentions Eastman Kodak, an Arctic explorer, and references to Britain. It references quarters of 1920 and various unclear names, without cohesive facts or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Eastman Kodak Company
Great “Britain
Forest Fire Threat Near Los Angeles Expands
In a major blaze near Los Angeles roughly seven thousand firefighters battled windswept flames across thousand acres. Authorities warned the watershed and rural tracts could be endangered as efforts continued through the week.
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Caisiralian
Los Angeles
Seuss
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National Bank Limited
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Bir Ay
Duco
Hudson and Essex Cars
International Motor Trucks
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Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd
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Manuel T. McDonald's
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Sonia
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Hannon
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Ter
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Lanter
Abe
Tie Te Ae Medermott
Melvourne
Getaher 2
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Australian Cable Service
Gian
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Queensland
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