Complete overhaul of Empire air service planned for August
The Minister for Defence Mr Thorby said Australia will switch to a new air mail system after six months of planning. Parliament will receive a full statement next week. Cabinet discussed abolishing air mail surcharges, supported by the Ministry and private MPs, with a Postmaster-General’s Department report to precede action.
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Von Luckner Confronted by Writings on Yacht Visit
On a Sydney yacht, Count Von Luckner faced a deputation from a group of modern writers who delivered an insulted sounding welcome. The address cited Nazi crimes and German exile, provoking Von Luckner to protest that he endorsed no politics. He called the episode a dirty trick and said the visitors did not represent Australia.
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Wool clip forecast shows drop for upcoming season
Melbourne reports a drop of 200000 bales in the wool clip for the forthcoming season. The new clip is estimated at 2970000 bales with 82 percent cross. Dry conditions prevail in Victoria Riverina and western New South Wales affecting local wool quality.
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Butter Price Rise Triggers Women’s Boycott Threat
The Homewives Association announced a door to door campaign urging women to refuse butter in cooking to minimize use and protest a penny per pound increase. Mrs. Glentrosa warned producers would regret the raise as demand drops and butter sales fall. Labor officials urged government inquiry into butter price fixing, arguing workers deserve fair returns and concern over middlemen profits.
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Not Warranted Butter Price Increase Sparks Debate
J J Graves secretary of the A L P says the raise is unwarranted and criticizes radical changes in butter marketing. Mrs John Allen of the Country Women's Association invites Mrs Glencrogs to dairy work, but Glencrogs prefers to protect consumers. She warns higher prices may push Australians toward substitutes used in England and abroad.
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England
Millionaire Loula Laon Tied to Vast Drug Ring
Daily Mail correspondent reports Paris Surete credit arrest of Loula Laon sixty owner of restaurants as a major drug syndicate bust. Police say a decade of investigation with Surete Scotland Yard and G men led to the takedown and anticipate further arrests including a former political officer. Authorities allege drug trafficking across frontiers with use of women couriers.
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Racial Hygiene Association Proposes Segregation Plan
Sydney report notes the Racial Hygiene Association proposes segregation measures for the mentally unfit as the number of mentally ill children rises amid discussions on public health policy.
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King's Birthday Parade at Royal Military College
Canberra district residents are invited to attend the ceremonial parade at the Royal Military College Duntreon for the King's Birthday. Participants will assemble by 10 25 with the parade lasting about 20 minutes the Compacf Staff Cadets to march in slow and quick times before the Royal Standard display.
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Canberra case over car crash in Braddon December 31 1937
A verdict for the defendant in a Canberra court followed a motor crash at Braddon involving James Cowan and Henry Seholfield. Witnesses described speeds near 45 to 50 mph and 15 mph for the other car, with disputed fault and costs totaling pounds.
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Advertising Keeps Business Running, Says Wrigley
The late Mr. Wrigley attributed his success to consistent advertising of a good product. He advised continuous stoking of the engine after initial market capture. He urged businesses to tell people about advantages, what it does, where to get it, and to keep telling through the press, noting that everyone reads newspapers.
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Question Over Pearce Papers Sparks Canberra Inquiry
In Parliament yesterday Mr Beasley alleged that Air George Pearce may have moved four large trunks of Commonwealth documents from his Canberra office before leaving office. Prime Minister Lyons denied knowledge of such papers and said no suspicion rested on Pearce. A formal inquiry was promised to examine the claim. Canberra versus Griffith rugby league match set for Manuka Oval Monday at 4 15 pm. Community notices include a park event at Pea Park and a dance at Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball on August 12. Lost Brown fur seeks owner Mrs Rennie contact. Housemaid-waitress position advertised with immediate start at Brassey House.
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Jong
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Youths killed by car in Melbourne Baywater incident
James Isaac aged 18 and Edward Isaac aged 26 died when a car struck them on the Bayawater road last night and fled the scene. The younger man died instantly from a radiator mascot injury, while his companion suffered a fatal neck fracture twenty minutes later. The bodies were found about 30 yards apart.
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Malden Hurdle Aces and Steeplechase Odds Parade
The report details a Malden meeting with Frassadale and Bri tiah among top performers in hurdles and handicaps. It lists horses, jockeys, weights, times, and betting, highlighting several race divisions, placings, and times, including note of race records.
Northbrook Maiden Hurdle and Mixed Races At Ascot Vic
Report covers multiple races at Ascot Vic including Mamburdi winner of the Northbrook Maiden Hurdle over 2m with Maritime second and Peter Thrice third. Diva, The Decoration, Glenbervie and Huntingdon Handicap results follow with times, placings, and betting.
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Indian Root Pillars Help Billiousness and Indigestion
Miss Mavis Johnston of Wolfe Street Newcastle reports three years of relief from billiousness indigestion and constipation after using Dr Morae's Indian Root Pillar. She says the remedy gave immediate health benefits and she keeps a bottle at home.
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