Perth to Sydney Transcontinental Car Race Proposed Across Australia
The Dunlop Bulletin discusses a Perth to Adelaide to Darwin to Sydney route totaling 6592 miles as a world class motoring test. It cites existing records by Jean Robertson, K Howell, L Nudl, A Kim Mick, Dr Allan Mackay, and B Wood, noting long durations and low average speeds due to desert hazards. The piece argues such an event would boost Commonwealth publicity and could attract overseas entrants with substantial funding.
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Perth
Adelaide
Darwin
Queensland
Bourke
Sydney
Saya H. B. James
Dunlop Perdrisu
Jean Robertson
K. Howell
Lancia
L. Nudl
A. Kimmick
Chevrolet
Dawin
Allan Mackay
B. Wood
Ap Essex
Aff
Gregate
Australia
Africa
England
Melbourne
Australian
Commonwealth
Europe
The Original Big Ben Born on Yorkshire Border
The original Big Ben was born on the North Riding of Yorkshire borders nearly 70 years ago. The 18 ton bell took six weeks to cast and was moved to Westminster where it was tested by blows each Saturday. A flaw appeared in metal delaying installation and a replacement bell was used. Many large bells in the country bear nicknames and most are named by sex.
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North Riding
Yorkshire
London
Westminster
Ambrose Palmer Engaged For Series of Fights
Negotiations between the National Boxing Club of Australia and Ambrose Palmer led to a series of bouts in Australia. Palmer will meet Fred Henneberry for the Australian cruiserweight title at Rushcutter Bay Stadium on February 10.
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Sydney
National Boxing Cra of Australia
Ambrose Pater
Australia
Palmer
Palmer I
Fred Henneberry
Rushcutter Bay Stadium
Origins and evolution of the Tory Liberal and Whig labels
The piece traces how Tory arose from Irish toree meaning Stand and Deliver and shifted to label a party upholding the Church, Aristocracy, and Crown. It notes Liberal supplanted Whig after Conservatives, and that Liberal gained currency with Gladstone while opponents varied terms over time. It cites Southey and references to Liberal and Tory usage by John Stuart Mill and George Eliot.
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John O' London
Spas
Southey
Gladstone
Sixtea
John Stuart MII
George Eliot
Overseas Intelligence Highlights From Special World Service Note
Special arrangement enables Menter's World Service to compile Overseas Intelligence with additional sources. The release covers varied information and all rights therein, reflecting a broad collection of intelligence snippets and related notices.
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Menter
World Service
Te Tweed
Thia Feu
Return of the Old Fashioned Dance Promised
There will be a comeback of the old style set dances once period films shot at Elmtree are seen. A film shows the walls of it first danced disguised with coyness by mingling it with the quadrille. Hostesses welcome the revival, lamenting the uncool nature of modern dancing and longing for the petty spirit fostered by lancera and quadrilles.
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Elntree
Fim
Spider legend and superstition tied to mill piers
A fragmentary note discusses luck attached to a spider legend connected to mill piers, recounting a tale from the Night Nile Empire era about the Virgin Mary sheltering a child in a hollow tree cave and spiders blocking Herod’s soldiers. It suggests pagan beliefs may blend with Christian ideas.
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Egypt
Industrial Board Hears Claims on Injurious Dust and Wages
The Industrial Board concluded hearings on claims from the Amalgamated Road Transport and Australian Workers Union. They argued for extra pay for handling coke and coal dust, washing allowances, and shower facilities, while demanding full award wages and a full day of labor for contract workers.
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Amalgamated Road ‘Transport Palastna
Diva
Canberra
Australian Workers Union
A.W.U
Kerbin
Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen'a Association
Make Your Own Cough Remedy and Save Money
Stewart plans to enroll and promote a DIY cough and influenza remedy named HEENZO. The text claims a London bottle costs two shillings and a Fremantle arrival in February, aiming to match or exceed Australian and Newton products in quality, with Stewart supporters across society. It references influenza and whooping cough relief and claims over a million Australians use HEENZO annually, urging readers to order from their chemist.
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London
Sutton Stewart
Fremantle
Australia
Newton
Supreme Court orders return of impounded taxes
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that 200 million dollars from Agricultural Adjustment Administration must be returned. The decision directs that taxes processed and impounded by the court be refunded to the appropriate authorities.
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Supreme Court Today
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Prom Ia
Pearl
Rakes
Vancran
Wien
H.M
Chon
Shaw
Tooheys
Ksenerel
Federal Capital Press
Braddon
Omote
Peon
Secreed
Big Ben
Ambrose Palmer
Chance
LUX
Christopher John Brakenpeare
Capite Pres Et Australia
LAL
Camp
Moetrast
Bron, Cabos
Lax
Tao
Soames Fee
Basa Johnson
Stewart
Stewarts
Auckland
War
Holt Holbrook
Holbrook
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