Bold plan for a tunnel from Ireland to Scotland
A Northern Ireland MP argues for creating a tunnel linking Ireland and Scotland to secure wartime food supplies and boost peaceful trade. He notes short sea distance, limited land dislocation, and proposes cost sharing by Britain and Northern Ireland governments, with preliminary surveys by engineers. The scheme aims to provide a two car journey between Belfast and a Scottish port, comparable in length to the Simplon Tunnel.
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Scotland
Wood
Stewart
Sowthi Welfast
Wellints
Amtin
Meh Wachome
Great Britain
Treland
North Irish
Mull of Kintyre
Great Dyke
Larne
Sid Stramer
Northern Ireland
Britain
Cine ‘Gow
Balfast
Simplon
Swiserland
Prisbane Gliding Captain Sets Coorabell Range Flight Record
Mr Parr of the Prisbane Gliding Club captains a two person glider for a three mile cross range flight. He stays aloft 43 minutes reaching 1600 feet in a possible Queensland record. The report notes accompanying members, Byron Bay camping, and a broader note on an Australia crossing track for mail and supplies. Also mentions J Freckleton driving a truck from Melbourne to Camooweal and a note on water striders.
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Parr
Prisbane Gilding Club
Coorabell
New South
Australia
Melbourne
Camooweal
Mt Isa
Shell Drew
J. Freckleton
Camoowell
Wear More Wool Campaign Highlights 17th Century Trade Act
The piece argues that parliamentary interference with trade is not a modern invention, citing the 1677 Act for Woollen under Charles I. It details prohibitions on exporting wool and related penalties, public readings of the Act, and prior levies from 1660. It notes NSW relevance and critiques officials for noncompliance and enforcement hurdles.
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Charles I
United Kingdom
New South Wales
Charlie T
Tapestry
Paher
Artificial wool eyed by Dupont aims to mimic wool quality
The Associated Press reports Dupont chemical interests perfected artificial wool from cellulose for weaving with zephyr like warmth and no prep bath. Experts expect commercial impact in a decade, with cautious secrecy delaying broader entry to the textile market.
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Iearna
Depont
Weil
Dar Mre
Esxperta
Anemerino
Time Rayon
Dupost
Australia and Japan settle trade dispute after talks
Australia and Japan reach a settlement ending the trade dispute. The accord limits wool imports and silk production adjustments while preserving British preferential rates. Wheat and other exports to Japan to resume normal flows. Sir Henry Gullett commends the negotiations and mutual courtesy.
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Australia
Japan
Abe
Henry Gullett
Juyun
Arthur Brisbane Dead Chief Writer of Hearst Papers
Arthur Brisbane, renowned as the writer of the Today column carried in about 30 Hearst newspapers, dies at 76. He shaped public opinion with editorials and commentaries, influencing millions of readers, and was celebrated as a premier newspaper writer of his era.
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Arthur Brisbane
Hearst
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