British Tariff Debate Sparks Delegation Row at Conference
At Yarmouth 2600 Conservative delegates including 1200 women debated safeguarding measures to extend tariff protection. Mr Page Croft led a push for the widest possible safeguarding while pledges to Baldwin’s election terms were cited. Amid heckling a key amendment to protect iron and steel won by a large majority.
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Yarmouth
Page Croft
Baldwin
Labour
Ramsay MacDonald
Bcause
Baldwie
Saleing
Mr. We
Innisfail Court Delays Case Amid Local Charity Event
A preliminary hearing in Innisfail on two complaints against a husband and wife was postponed to October 12 due to court business. The defendant proposed to relocate the family to Tully, and a home for wife and child was offered. Meanwhile a Presbyterian Church fundraiser at a hall transformed into a golf course-like setting drew community support and praise.
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Innisfail
Os Worming
Innisfails Court
T. FE
Deryer
P.M
Winifred Miliski
Mervyn Miliski
M. A. Vandelewr
J. T. McNamee
Dwyer
Mr. McNamee
Tully
Oll
A. L
Tavisis
Reie Poe
Conference at Canberra Debates Ideals and Industrial Law
The Canberra gathering of the Constitutional Association and allied ladies convened to discuss elevating community ideals amid industrial unrest. Speakers urged loyalty to the state and empire, warning against revolts and calling for firm enforcement of laws, noting progress in West Australia and urging wider adoption of a collaborative, work‑oriented spirit.
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Canberra
Salento
South Australas
A. Lehoweites Aident
New South Wales Association
West Australia
Australa
Labour
Commonwealth
Tragic Italia Seaplane Crash Kills Three
Paris reports the Italian naval seaplane returning from the Italia crew search struck high tension cables after a river landing. Two mechanics were saved with injuries, while two officers and a non commissioned officer died in the crash or from electrocution.
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Paris
Arctic
Rhene
Valance
Ark
Spirit of Australia to fly England and return voyage
Sydney reports the monoplane Spirit of Australia, built by Mahoney Aircraft, to be flown by Captain Frank Hurley and Flying Officer air on a London and back trip. Endurance test completed, range 2000 miles, 350 gallons fuel, wireless gear. start planned near October 12 from Canberra with Richmond stop for loading. Royal Air Force and civilian authorities back the route.
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Sydney
Frank Hurley
Air
England
Mahoney Aircraft Company
Colonel Lindbergh
Australia
Weley
Canberra
Richmond
Royal Air Force
Hurley
Moodhee
Kingsleed Stritch
Ulm
Spirit of Australia
Southern Cross
Pacific
London Market Prices for Butter and Cheese
Cummercum butter and cheese prices listed for London market. Butter ranged from Danish 195 to 186, New Zealand 170 to 190, Australian 170 to 174 for salted. unsalted 180 to 190. Cheese prices shown as New or 112 to Australian 108.
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London
New Zealand
Manning River Dairy Company Limited Returns for August 1978
Returns show Manning River Dairy Company Limited paid suppliers 1/4d for top butter and 1799 for second class with a turnover of 14,211/6/5. Output slowed monthly growth, with no rise in the previous month and a similar rise last year. Supply remains stationary as rain is badly needed.
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Manning River Dairy Company Limited
Market Report On Australian Hides And Skins
Brisbane notice from Mesara Fenwick and Co and Tom Wick and Co listing prices for grey kangaroos wallaroos and wallabies. Values shown range from 1/3 to 4/6 for different skins and furs, including goatekins and shorthaired varieties. Fenwick and Co offer unlimited sales.
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Brisbane
Mesara
Fenwick and Co
Good Skin
Sasume
Tomwick and Co
Fenwick
Eve Qur
Misima Gold Mining Company Changes Hands
Herberton September 26. The Misima Gold Mining Company at Mixima 140 miles east of Port Moresby has been bought by Wilkinson and Athbert from Briss ’hane. The venture shows 15 percent interest with £1 shares returning 42/8. The new owners plan upgraded plant and transport. The asset base includes 40,000 tons ore valued 42 to 2/ a ton. Deepest workings reach 400 feet. Papuan labour will be used.
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Herberton
Misima
Mixima
Semerts
Papua
Mesers
Wilkinson
Athbert
Briss ‘Hane
Broken Hill Company
Cuthbert Amd Wilkinson
Ima
Inie Company
Sem
Cuthbert
Brisbane
E Caldicott Clensiher
Public school boys tour to Australia and New Zealand
London reports a planned seven week tour for public school boys beginning January 4. The group from major schools including Eton and Marlborough will sail to New Zealand then Australia returning via Sydney. Estimated cost is £18 per boy for travel and arrangements.
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London
South Africa
Canada
New Zealand
Auastralia
Sydney
Hity
Eton
Marrow
Coal Trade Crisis Hopeful Tone From Mr Bavin
Sydney September 28 The Premiers Mr T Bavin said he would not issue another statement on the coal trade after his conference with unions next week He noted unions had rejected his proposals but agreed to discuss the issue and he remained hopeful a solution could be found.
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Sydney
Premice
T. BR. Bavin
Wireless Licenses Rise Across States Amid Criticism
The Anguat month saw criticism of main broadcasting stations while wireless popularity grows. Victoria shows the sharpest license increase with more licenses in force than any other state, leading Victoria ahead of the rest of the federation. South Australia ranks next with 1.66 licenses per 100 people, followed by other states showing smaller rises.
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Anguat
Australia
Victoria
Menanion
South Australia
Tasmania
Western Australia
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