Tariff Board to probe Australian industries for excess profits
The Minister for Costumes announced investigations into Australian Consolidated Industries Ltd and related firms for tariff protection abuses. Inquiries aim to curb profits seen as excessive under protection and to bolster customs oversight. The report notes calls for continued scrutiny of protected industries and potential reforms.
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Lawson
Lted
Tarif Board
Australia
Customs Department
Tariff Board
Stylist Inquiry Over Bleeding After Williams Town Run
Caulfield stewards held an inquiry into Stylist after his poor form reversal in Melbourne. Analysts noted Stylist bled badly during the Williams Town event, and the explanation was accepted.
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Melbourne
Caulintay
Williams Town
Ecomecians
French Grand Prix Race Result at Paris
The Australian jockey Sibbritt riding Hypnotist, owned by Mr Woodward, was unplaced in the French Grand Prix. Bacare won the race, with Tricameron second and Etalon third among nineteen starters by two lengths.
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Paris
Sibbritt
Mr. Woodward
Backare
Tricameron
Etalon
Northern Iron Ore Deposits Survey Extended
The Commonwealth Government will extend the iron ore survey in Western Australia to northern areas where large deposits are believed to exist. Experts say remoteness makes development uneconomic, but the national survey will be as complete as possible. Dr. Woolnough will conduct the additional survey for the Commonwealth Geological Adviser. A conference with the Minister and Dr. Woolnough is planned for July 10.
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Common Wealth
Fall
Commonwealth Geological
Woolnough
Wrong Side Passing Raises Police Alert
The general secretary of the N.A.W.M.A. Mr H Johnson warns that wrong side passing by drivers is rising. He urges police to focus on offenders during peak homeward traffic and stresses overtaking must occur on the right side to avoid accidents.
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N.awm.a
H. 1 Johnson
Mrr. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Warn issued on illegal refugee permits to Australia
The Minister for the Interior Senator Poll warned against unlawful direct approaches for migration permits. He said applicants must not trust agents or third parties and that Australia can deport those with bad undertakings. The department screens every case and targets refugees likely to start new industries or not disrupt employment, with special focus on refugee doctors and avenues with governments to find openings.
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Agenia
Australia
Poll
Australia House
London
Canberra
Tam
Rani Dagny
Austral
Sensator Oli
Commonwealth
Sagging car seats warn drivers to adjust view in traffic
The N R M A warns that sagging driver seats reduce visibility and raise risk in heavy traffic. A bodybuilder can restore a sagging seat for a few shillings, improving driver posture and safer driving.
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N.R.M.A
Wool Costs and Price Policy Debate Emerges
An association spokesman described Australia adopting a policy to protect manufacturing input prices amid tariff and protectionist economic policy. They warned that without fair pricing the industry faces instability and calls for price fiscal measures. The group argued for targeted price controls to ease inequities in the sector.
Sydney Monthey Races Spark Off North Shore Inquiry
A chaotic report from Sydney Monthey describes races at the Thoyal North Shore event with frenetic speeds and unclear outcomes. Officials and participants faced confusion as the event proceeded, with scattered mentions of a champ and a committee chair amid disrupted proceedings.
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Sydney
Monthey
Thoyal
North Shore
Jute Mill Steps in Producing Sandbags for Britain
A detailed report explains the British order for 20,000,000 sandbags due by June and how jute is processed into fabric. Inspectors monitor mills in Calcutta while sample material goes to Avipore for tests. The process covers retting, cleaning, carding, drawing, spinning, weaving, and finishing before the final cloth is cut to size.
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Feria
Hotel Licence Cancelled After Protracted Inquiry
A local hotel faced licence cancellation following a lengthy investigation by the Roadway Department. Officials allege repeated violations and neglect of standards, dating back 72 years to the establishment of the hotel. The plan now is to enforce closure and reassign the premises.
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Plaga
NRMA warns of glare at level crossings
The report describes drivers facing blinded by headlamp glare at 4 and 8 level crossings. A motorist recalls nearly colliding with a vehicle ahead as glare from oncoming headlights prevented seeing the crossing lights. Suggestions include waiting or dimming headlights before crossing.
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Loppet
Interview with General Franco Reported in Spain
A terse dispatch outlines plans to interview General Franco amid maneuvers involving Spanish and international observers. Details remain unclear as officials coordinate routes through England and Spain.
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Franco
Golfer Records Two Holes In One at Peshawar Club
An officer at the Peshawar Club achieved a rare two hole in one feat on April 26 and followed it with a tee shot that left within 10 metres of the pin the next day. The 1048 yard course and odds of repeat performance are noted, with witnesses confirming the events.
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Peshewar
Peshawar
Ivan
Disqualification in Victoria Park Trotters inquiry
Following an inquiry into the handling of a Victoria Park race, stipendiary stewards disqualified Ethher, owner, tooiner and driver 120 fonts for alleged improprieties.
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Bydney
Victoria Park
Change of Living Causes Constipation Note
Changes in living conditions disrupt the system and can cause temporary digestive issues. Morse’s Indian Root Pills are advertised as especially suited for this purpose to stimulate the liver and keep bowels regular during travel or other changes.
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du Morse
Ghostly Gun Sounds Report Across Regions Since 19th Century Quake
The Geological Survey of India investigated the so called spirit gun sounds linked to the Bihar Nepal earthquake of 1984. Reports trace similar eerie booms to sites in Bengal and Antarctica with attributions ranging from cliff crashes to fires and gas escapes.
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Ding
Geological Survey of India
Eario
India
Bihar
Antarctic
Bruce
Beotia
Scott
Shackletund
Palesin
Sewing and packing of Wags for shipment to Britain
The sewing on power machines and hand sewing follow, then wag nets are packed into trusses of 200 with five trusses per bale weighing about 4 owls. The bales are sent to the Hooghly River where they are loaded on steamers bound for Britain.
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Hooghly
Britain
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