Queensland Crop Causes Curious Answers in Quiz
A Brisbane paper notes a bizarre set of exam responses in Queensland where students misinterpret terms. Entries range from a typhoon described as a giant snake to Wrexham called a place near Brisbane and other misreadings of local geography and minerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Australia
Heaven
Hell
South Africa
Wrexham
Wresham
Brisbane
Birdsville
Theodore
Theodolite
Burnett
Rockhampton
Isaac Newton
Newton
Australia faces trade restrictions aid plan to Britain
The Australian Minister for Commerce Dr Page warns that restricting exports would ruin Australia’s economy. A ministerial delegation to London will push for expanded exports to Britain and origin of meat and dairy imports from Empire sources. The goal is to restore employment and growth by removing trade barriers and aiding Britain's recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniter
Dr. Page
Casino
Australia
Loodean
Austria
Britain
Page
Sfritain
Commonwealth
England
Noted sweepstake winners die in quick succession across years
A catalogue of prize winners from Irish and Derby sweeps linked to multiple deaths or tragic ends. Names include William Richard Almond of Hull, Leonard Mayes of Stratford, Ellen Edmundston of Salford, Reginald Cull of Weymouth, J Dwabner, Ridward Martin of Greenwich, Dr Asatosh Sinha of Sheffield, Audrey Warries of Cardiff, and a large table of others tied to sweepstakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richard Almond
Hull
Woes Elks
Hall
Jos
Imetanice
Leonard Edward Mayes
Stratford
River Lea
Ellen Edmundston
Manchester
Salford
Pett
Reginald W. Cull
Weymouth
J. Dwabner
Wobart Sheestans
Lichfield
Sudbury
Ridward Joseph Martin
Greenwich
Golden Miller
Halyhead
Asatosh Sinha
Sheffield
Audrey Warries
Cardiff
Freewheeling devices on hills and pen ink gauges
The article discusses dangers of freewheeling devices on steep hills where engine braking may fail and brakes strain, advising gear engagement at hilltop. It notes descending in gear shortens stopping distance by 10 to 15 percent. It also mentions American fountain pens with word gauges indicating words written and ink remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Prices at Cannon Hill stock sale large and varied
Obscure gunwale of figures shows Dalgety and Company and others selling sheep and cattle. Wethers and ewe prices range from 11/9 to 19/6 with many lots around 14 to 17 shillings. bullocks and steers reach £7/10 and £6/7/6. Several agents and locations named including New Zealand Mercantile Co Ltd and Australian firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Hill
Jameary Tist- Dalgety and Company
W. &. Geary, Carbean
Ofham
A. E. Grigson
Gineetbah
Conmamulla
New Zealand Lean and Mercantile Co. Ltd
F. Willis, Yanna
Yanea
Stormfels Primary Producers’ Cooperative Association Ltd
Schmidt Bros. Bando
Wyandra
F. Colgan
Cliffdale
Wrandra
M. MC. Leeder
Airlie
Claverton Siding
Australian Mercantile, Land, & Finane, Co. Ltd
Akers Bros
Woodside
Charlotte
Merine Wethers
Co-operativesociation Ltd
Sicii
Medico on Summer for Men and Women
Fragmentary text discusses clothing and health myths about summer wear. It references irritation from underwear and suggests gendered differences in dress and behavior. The passage appears as garbled OCR with unclear context and numerous errors.
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Charleville Cash Stores
P.O
Lee. Lockett and
IL J
Hleaschele Sowsor
Qwest
Mew
South Wales
Victoria
Warrego
Chamee
Altre Gtrest
Charisville
Oeseeen
Jim
Sydney
EH Bussells
Alfred Street
Charleville
Paris Cafe
Golden Casket Tickets
Australa
Waltham, Herts
Enge
Shearers
Joe Shearers
Wonder
Fugi
Ipswich Mills
Hotel
Wills Street
Peter
Allan D. Aitken
Public Accountant
Vleguber
Re Ild
the Oasis
al Ulmbo
Charles Wied
Subao
Tapas
Haryge
Chertewille
Pagvne
Bom Pei
James Birnes
Funcre
Pariowr
Charteville
Foufr-Engif
Roma
Toowoomba
North Western
Darwin
Gharteville
George Herriman Pry
Qantas Empire Airways Limited
E Paynter
Salaring
Alfreg Stee
Cuaaghlis
Ices Ak Links Ween
Avaiable
St Wil Tyisi
Charley
Riga
Iramnteed Satisfacts
Jack
aSrom
Hanlon
Building Contractors
Tom
Warrego ST
Fawcett’s Health Institute
Ruthven St. Teoweembha
Ccory Oriday
Unis. Cola
Aus
Ind Parriers
Des
Ist
Farriers
Tod Farriers
Wallaby
Forrest
Clusoyn
Srissane
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