Seminole Green Core Dance Predates Life and Death Decision
In the Everglades Seminole elders conduct a secret green core dance with life or death stakes. A 17 year old girl faced execution for bearing a white man's child, while tribal rules demand no appeal once the sentence is set. The tribe would raise the child within the community, and an executioner carries out the sentence within 12 lunar months.
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Miami
Florida
O. R. White
White
Bere
Public Mareeba Cannery Meeting Supports North Queensland Plan
A Mareeba meeting of 411 growers and locals backed the push for a North Queensland fruit and vegetable cannery. Councillor Brown and W. Gardner praised district support, while W Kely and N Dunlop outlined prospects and investments. A Tasmanian visitor noted strong market facilities. discussion pressed growers to commit to cultivating sufficient produce for a cooperative cannery venture.
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Mareeba
Queensland
Wesday
Woothaketa
Far
J. M .Brown
Weothaimata
W. Gardner
W Kely
Par Northern Cannery
Queensland Bacon Association
Mareels
Dunlop
Kelly
Williams
Leeton
Tor
Willams
N. Dunlop
Tropics
Tasmania
J. J Meehan
Weothaketa
W.H. Simms
RE. Levitter
W. Douglas
T Bite
FETIP
Vurely
Cannery
Seta Dar
Moshead
Coyle
Poon
World of Motoring on petrol and safety in cycling
In a World of Motoring feature Mr Leon Trout of the RACQ and the Australian Automobile Association discuss petrol shortages and postwar policy. They reference the 1946 British House of Commons debate on fuel, the dollar oil export economy, and postwar stock secrecy. The piece also notes British safety cycling measures urged by Mr Jen King AC, advocating daytime lights for cyclists and improved reflectors.
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Leon Trout
RACQ
Australian Automobile Association
Great Britain
Australia
Old Country
A.A. of London
Baward Fryer
Britain
Alan
Jen King
A.C
Ena
Rae
Grand Mufti summons Palestine Arab Executive in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem on September 9 the Grand Mufti urgently summoned the Palestine Arab Executive to review the Sana plan of the Palestine delegation ahead of the Landon conference.
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Jerusalem
AAP
Palestine Arab Executive
Bombay Quiet Deluge Ends Rioting Dampens in Seaports
A Reuters correspondent reports Bombay was deluged by cloudbursts with eight inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Streets flooded, transport paralysed, and the city returned to calm as the downpour appeared to quell rioting.
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London
Bombay
Reuter
Call for TB Vaccine Production in Britain
London reports cite the Times and a medical association urging Britain to prepare and produce the Calmette-Guerin Bacillus vaccine to combat tuberculosis. The piece notes reliable results in other countries and argues government support is needed to avoid commercial competition and control production if government aid is unavailable.
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London
British Times Aan
Fredies
Swié
Tired Listless Midlife Blues Prompted by Change
An aging reader reports fatigue and low energy in middle age with generalized malaise and reduced motivation. The note hints at symptoms but provides no medical diagnosis or specific causes, suggesting common concerns about health, sleep, and mood during midlife.
All Australian Cars on Market by End of 1647
Directors statement outlines plan for Australian car production by 1647 with a total investment of £1,500,000 and a 30 year effort. Hartnett emphasizes unique design, domestic sourcing, and use of local engineers, aiming to match world automotive trends while boldly asserting Australian manufacture.
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Stetemant
L. J. Hartnett
Aes
Orld
Iveland
Hartett
Melbourne to Salem nonstop air trip by Lockheed Lodestar
NONSTOP AIR TRIP Pty. Ltd of Melbourne completed a Melbourne Salem journey in about four and a half hours. The flight departed at 7 20 a.m. and returned to Melbourne. The Lockheed Lodestar carried Lyseegers aboard, with the shuttle service described as ongoing.
Congregational Union Induction in New Zealand
Fragmented notice describes a Congregational Union event in New Zealand involving the Union of Australia and New Zealand. References to induction and church groups appear, with unclear dates and names due to OCR damage.
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Pag
Wek
Anna
Mat
Zeeland
Bens! Union
Australia
New Zealand
Peay Dan Gmp Roag Lane Taken From Heese Optical Works
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a taken item or reference linked to Heese Optical Works, mentioning Dan Peay and Roag Lane in unclear context. Further readable details are unavailable to determine exact event or ownership.
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Peay Dan Gmp Roag
Heese Optical Works Appre
Mossman Rural School Project Showcases Home Arts Day
On Friday September 1 Mossman rural school held its annual Home Arts display in the domestic science room. Demonstrations covered dressmaking with a completed blouse, needlework, cake and sweet displays, and a table of Oslo lunch. The garden products, a Neale medal winning tropical home, and woodwork by G Pitcher were featured. Prizes in the Home Gardens Competition honored Victor Nothdurft, Delma AverKoff, John Nash and others. The event ended with a tea served by the children and remarks from officials praising the students and staff.
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Moseman
Clute
Otion
Borat Senin
Thelma Morgen
Mickey Mouse
Oslo
Neale
G. Pitcher
Ut Stags
Victor Nothéurst
Dawn Pitcher
Unil
Normen Nash
Elizabeth Johnston
Northduch
Denmis Averkott
Joselyn Francis
Taule Marclampadon
Mav Aston
Clavette
Mi the Horne
Horne
Herne
Jim Bald
Coates
Gerald Collins
Victor Nothburtz
John “Adh
Pat Upton
Delme Averkoff
Norman Nash
Elisbeth Johnston
Patterson
Fay Rooker
Harper
Victor Nothdurft
Delma Averkof
John Nash
McCahon
District Spector
Jim Averkoff
Fatal Plane Collision Reported Near City Airport
Early reports indicate a fatal plane collision occurred near the city airport. Authorities and emergency crews responded to the scene. Details on the aircraft, number of victims, and cause are not yet released. Local officials urge residents to avoid the area as investigators begin work.
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