Atherton Notes On Visitors From Wyke Tour
Mr and Mrs Wyke return to Atherton after touring northern districts praising North Queensland life especially its women. They marvel at practical kindness and resilience, noting women as superb homemakers and workers. Extra concert item baton swinging and dresses noted at Minbun event with Mrs Jarret and Mrs Heathwood assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Mrs. Wyke
Butlying
Mr. Wykey
Australia
Wyk
Ter Fipshend
Norsh Queensland
Mre
H. Glover
Karting
Eva Grey
Marion Grey
Lorna West
Jarret
Heathwood
Malania School Committee Plans December Events
The Malania School Committee met November 12 to finalize arrangements for the December 6 school ball and the following day’s picnic after the Christmas vacation. Prizes for fancy dress and catering roles were discussed, with Mrs P Englis t appointed caterer and Mr Mackaway to choose a MC and judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malania
Engin
Anderson
Elms
Hawkins
Brodie
Cameron
Powell
Mackaway
P. Englist
M.C
Mackaw
Messrs
Cameron and Powell
Narrabri Murder Suspect Linked to Description
In Glen Innes on November 14 police show reticence while examining a man detained in connection with the Narrabri murder. The man was found working on a building and appears to match the statewide circulated description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Innes
Narrabri Mar
MONKEY Grubber land clearing machine promoted in Brisbane
An advertisement extols the Trewhella Grubber as a compact land clearing tool used to remove roots and fill holes. It highlights portability on wheels, suitability for limited spaces, and optional hooks, rope shortening gear, and a strong snatch block. Sold by A Robinson at 821 Ann Street Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Robinson
Ann Street
Brisbane
Melbourne Notes on Migration and Cup Day Scenes
The piece surveys Melbourne politics and social life noting anti migration debates under a Labor government, the Melbourne Cup day crowd at Flemington dampened by rain, and Phar Lap’s victory as a major event. It also reports stray dogs in Prahran and Hawthorn, the rise of self service stores, planned St Kilda baths, and a surge in photomaton use across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keita
Wenefar
Labor
Melbourne
Flemington
Hill
Lana
Phar Lop
Louisson
Paquito
Phar Lap
Prahran
Hawthorn
North Melbourne
Europe
Archaeologist Describes Ur Destruction and Flood Evidence
Leonard Woolley explains evidence from Ur suggesting a catastrophic flood buried parts of the ancient city under a water laid mud layer. He cites excavations showing a multi-dynasty wall, vast trade networks, and a warlike, prosperous Sumerian society with rich tomb regalia and defensive architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Woolies
Woolley
Vortwee
Amd
Itah
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S.& Dairy
S.S
England
Queen Street
Vulcan Foundry
General Engineering
Connie Krose
Felton, Crimwade & Ga. Pty. Ltd
Ipswich
Gympie
Rockhampton
Mackay
Townsville
Toowoomba
Warwick
Abbott Street
Cairns
Dal
Minbun
Malanla
Narrabri
Tle Tet
Diabolo Separator CO. Ltd
Makerston Street
L. Fitzsimmons
Cass
Victoria
Myers Emporium
Lonsdale Street
St. Kilda
Governmnt
H.mas
Hudson’s Bay
Heidelberg
Shetomators
Halaour
Greater
London
Ur-Engur
Tarsa
B.C
Karl Galen
Babylon
UW BC
Rex
Bickford
Sal Vital
A. J. Draper Ltd
Hardware Department
A. J. Draper Ltd, Complete Home Furnishers
Leston Deatee
Cycle Works
Sarhidan Street
Queen ST. Brisbane
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