Megasa building board aims to boost Australian industry
A Brisbane formed company Megasa Produce Ltd plans to convert megasa, the fibrous residue from sugar processing, into building board. The venture, backed by sugar and meat cane producers in Queensland, seeks to supply insulation and sound deadening panels for homes and commercial buildings while expanding a new secondary industry. Plans include first plant at Plane Creek and expansion to Mackay Cairns and other districts, with alcohol yield gains from integrated operations.
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Tos Manufacture Building Board
Tmegasa
Australia
Queensland
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Alsetovent
Megasa
Bolddme Board
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Afrieca
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Mackayee
Cairne
Inniggail
Tully
Bundaberg
Megas
Aide 9
Megans
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Mega
Canberra praised as future Garden City by Sir Bertram McKennal
Sir Bertram McKennal, after touring Canberra, lauds the city as an Australian Garden City in forming its landscape. He notes Canberra is still developing and urges continued funding for expansion while resisting cosmopolitan civic influences.
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Bertram McKennal
Canberra
Sydney
Bertram
Canberrara
Austral
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Lus
Butters
Sydney Beoken Hill Railway Bridge Progress Report
The Sydney Broken Hill railway works reach the Darling River bridge approaches at McKindie with earthworks and cylinder sinking near completion. About 100 feet of sinking remains, with one cylinder expected to finish by year end. Steel for the bridge has arrived at Menindle, and no delay anticipated before the planned official opening in March.
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Darling River
McKindie
Menindle
Laristan Building Contract Let
Oakley and Parkes architects have accepted the tender of Dimmick & Co. Pty Ltd for the erection of a shop and office premises on Civic Centre for the Laristan Building and Investment Co. Pty Ltd. The company, registered in Victoria, lists directors Senator AH Elliott and Mr CFR Elliott. Four leases on section 48 face Northbourne Avenue and four shops plus offices to let. Building will start on these leases within a fortnight, marking major development on the western Civic Centre side except Siecorder Jeane.
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Mesars. Oakley and
Northbourne Avenue
Civic Centre
Siecorder Jeane
Temders
Band Carnival Boosts Radio Audiences Across Sydney
The Band Association of New South Wales schedules the 1927 interstate carnival from 22 January to 28 January at the Sydney Agricultural Show Ground. Bands from Leichhardt and Ipswich vie for top honors, with each entry performing unique numbers for radio listeners.
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Sydney
Agricultural Show Ground
Leichhardt
Ipswich
Band Association of
Mew South Wales
Spear Injury Ends After 22 Years in Central Australia
In Central Australia 22 years ago Mr. 3. Hazlett of Mudgee was speared in the back by hostile natives. A spear barb pierced his lung and remained, until it was surgically removed last week.
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Central Australia
3. Hazlett
Mudgee
N.8.w
Cementing corrugated two tanks method
A correspondent explains the best method for cementing corrugated two tanks. Use pure cement rather than a sand and cement mix. apply a thick cement layer around the corrugations to the required height after a thin cement and water wash to prime the surface. Let it dry thoroughly for best adhesion.
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Lala
Emu Causes Sensation in Local Street
A frightened emu roamed a street near Mr. W. Trim’s place, denimed by onlookers as it walked along Victoria Street. Residents heard the animal’s feet and feared for a child as the trainer attempted to corral it back to its van.
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Trim
Uwe Street
Theo
Victoria
Victoria Atreet
Trim Guesée
Hhke
Tts
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