Revolutionary Milling Inventions Pushing Industry Forward
South Australian Perpetual Forests manager Thares H Homes unveils devices set to transform milling. Ford trucks with low center of gravity and V-8 power will haul logs using rear winches and end-mounted sled grips. Demonstrations impressed experts with potential to cut production costs and improve handling in wet terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thares H. Homes
South Australian Perpetual Forests
Wiis
Comny
Ford Wa
Lucks
Fordson
Untitled Fragment Reveals Jumbled Personal Notes
Jumbled lines mention bathing, shaving, a powder, and names like John and Sheree in a fragmentary diary style. The text reads as chaotic reminiscence with unclear events, places, or dates, offering little coherent narrative or standalone facts for concrete reporting.
Wool Outlook Increases Demand and Prices Outlook
Winchcombe Carson Ltd report rising values for topmaking wools and skirtings in a short period, the strongest since 1934. Prices for marine tops in Bradford advanced. 1934 costs lagged, but current conditions differ. European demand improves, wool remains pricey, and Australian clips are forecast higher for 1936-37 amid tighter European stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Bradford
France
Belgium
Italy
Japan
Jo Wkely
Imperial Economic Committee
Austtralia
New Zealand
South Africa
Arrentina
Urugusy
England
Sydney
Readers Views on Country Cricket Test at Canberra
A Canberra Times reader discusses the forthcoming Country England test in Canberra, urging a balanced team with experienced players and promising young batsmen. Names mentioned include J McNamara H Carnal A McGill for wicketkeeper and bowling options from Queanbeyan and Canberra, with criticism of captaincy and hopes for capable leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Times
Bir
Canberra
Federal Capital Territory
Akolki
McNamera
Queanbeyan
Carnal
AfeGill
Nn Strack
Iseason
Clive Kelly
Roy Kay
O'Conner
Ban Ban
Gond
Lokat
Clem Hill
Mourigan
L. Lees
W.C.T
Betting Odds and Results From a Complex Race Sheet
Racing notes list multiple horses with odds and results for races including names such as GRECIAN ART, Volvo, and Diva. It records weights, times, and placings, with numerous bidders and betting figures, reflecting a detailed wagering page from a newspaper.
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Tor Mirth
Diva
W. Hickey
W. Cook
J. Jewell
R. Parsons
Eee Knox
BOIA
Saesar
Devidecas
Sailor
Prince
Ina Ag Khan
Balkis
Erate Dramy
Luiven
Manrae
Io Sun
Ficke
Munro
Oihate Brocure
Westbesl
Boy
Lak Barrios
Bar
R. James
Knox
Pacarol
Panhandle
Headek
Shipholath
Calweera
Rosebery Races Maiden Hurdle Programme
The programme lists a maiden hurdle event featuring horses such as Miramond Euphorbua Gay Eslon Panicky Glaymore Bracken Verdonia Hokanula and Lanacian with weights and entries shown in a compact list for today’s racing card. The field includes a mix of contenders in the 11m 2p class with noted odds or marks beside several names.
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Miramond
Euphorbua
Panicky
Glaymore
Bracken Po Verdonia
Yass Swimmers to Visit for Amateur Club Championship
A championship night at the Amateur Swimming Club features a 13 swimmer Yass team visiting to challenge local entrants in Open freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and diving events. Key races include 200 yard and 100 yard junior handicaps, with Dullard and Adam noted as top contenders amid Canberra club ties and NSW Country championships.
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Weason
Te Yass Club
Vinitora
Can
Dullard
Ie D. Adama
Sydney
Canberra
Adam
Baeht
Harry
Ming Tuaslea
Comehes Cherene
Ei Rau
C. Lane-Poole
Aboyde
Attp
Alub
Woyds
Zooyds
Roads From Cotton and Harness of National Road Plan
The United States plans over 400 miles of roads to be built by year end per the Cotton Textile Institute, with federal funding of 240,000 for a three year program. Alabama advances road construction as various distances and dates emerge from a broad list of stops and names.
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United States
St. Haneioar
Alabama
Othr Florio
Antonio
Waterford
Nebraske
Ransom
Aero Queen
Monkshead
Mary
Serum Aims to Cure Capetown Spider Bite
Capetown doctors have developed a serum claimed to cure Latrodectus tredecemlineatus bites. Several deaths have occurred from widow spider bites in the region, and researchers say the serum, made by standard antivenom processes, shows promise though no official human trials have completed.
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Capetown
Musical Pillows Invented by Rail Engineers
American railway engineers introduce musical pillows a device with tiny earphones emitting muffled sounds at the ear. The pillow can be worn by travelers and the sound can be turned on or off at will.
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Bach Piltow
Wanted and For Sale Classified Item List
WANTED furnished house with good tenant and no children. Reply to Times or ring 002. FOR SALE at residence of Mr W J Tandy near Erasey Flours. Furniture includes piano wireless set carpet sewing machine ice chest electric sweeper cooker kitchen furniture crockery. Items price and inspection via Weed Times Office Cows with calves mood millers Hing Queanbeyan 261 Quick Sale Traded-in Wireless Set only 3 left at the price Cusacks.
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W.R
W. J ‘Tandy
Loughboy
Hinger
Baptismal Tablet Marks Saint Die House of America
In Saint Die a 19th century printer’s shop houses a tablet commemorating the baptism of America after a group of scholars linked Vespucci’s explorations to a new continent. The map once marked as amarten remains, and locals seek to purchase the building for a permanent memorial.
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America
Saint Die
Afton
Amerca
Ptolemy
Amerigo Vespucci
South America
Europa
Awia
Africa
Ahaulid
Martin Waldacv Imalied
Basin
Imap
Saint Dis
Doe Basin
Debtor’s Rule Outsmartened Creditors in Polish Scheme
A Polish businessman devised a ruse to dodge debt claims by feigning grave illness. He phoned creditors, who rushed to accept a 40 percent final settlement, fearing he might die before paying. After the “dying man” pledged to settle, they agreed and were told to return for the money later.
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Hia
Beg
Ube Acend
Pouid
Barraclough Opticians and Optometrists Notice
Local listing for A. Barraclough Limited at 235 George Street Sydney promotes optics services. Mentions next visit to Canberra and Filey on January 35 and notes longstanding district presence of over 20 years. Represented by Mr FE Clark and FLO Seale.
Australian Netcast Airwave Pty details listed for regional routes
Australian Netcast Airwave Pty Ltd outlines 9.5 mm equipment to Mibourne Launceston and Hobart with notes on King Ja Wynyard Pandora Is 3.19 pm Canberra to Sydney. Agents MHS. Barton’s aunty GAR SERVICE Mort St Phone 1303.
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Ford Motor Company
Johnson
Warner
Sheree Wees
Dora
Calacterer
Serseal
Esting Tektas
WOOL
Outlook
Rosebery
Woyde
YASS
Yaer
Firat
Fountain
Queen
Veloria
Rome
Pacodal
Brereton
Kentucky
Mims Juliet
Conan
Masanna
Lady Milton
Beeond
Mildora
Ducbeus Lady Luck
Princess Boot
Beon Saibury
Bfr
Ortalle
Promise
Lord Bun
Polywin
Gaceyville
Acinom
Ping
Mirrio
Jean BT Stewart
Aureilia
Tanted
Castleau
National It
Forrest
Hing Queanbeyan
Evan Militia
Crawford Hall
Lauies
Ocean Beach
the Plaza
Mein Burt ZU
W. Cranswick General Merchant
Brocka
Mator Spirit
Kerodenen
Ume
Enorme IY Ee
Tanvsry
Giese
Cenbores
Works
Acton
Department of the
Sstarior
Canterie
Repia
W. Adams
Monaro ST
Ford
Laci Bier
Moore Bros Ltd
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