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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
4
The government reports a continuing surplus for consecutive years and earmarks funds for defense. The budget plan for the coming year proposes increased taxation to raise about £200,000 for defense while maintaining current concessions and loan relief.
An Australian scientist argues for preserving human blood for wartime transfusions to save lives during accidents and war. He notes Britain and France pursue storage, and Spain and China begin related methods with volunteers and medical centers leading the effort.
Harvey, 33, of West Geelong, died while working on a safe when an acetylene gas explosion occurred. The blast caused severe head injuries after a firework-like flash. Authorities say the keylock failed and the accident happened during the weekend shift at the shop.
The notice promotes Boarding Schools for girls and boys in Queensland with modern facilities and highly qualified matrons in residence. It highlights excellent examination results and invites prospective students to apply through E. B. Lang secretary at A. M. P. Buildings Warwick.
Officials announce a broadcast of the National Memorial ceremony from Villers Breten ines to Australia on National Programme No 1. The broadcast lasts 1 hour 15 minutes with simulcasts July 2 and July 2 45 pm. A contingent to New Zealand is invited and a wartime history pamphlet Spirit of the 42nd will be sold to cover costs.
In the House of Commons Mr C A Dunning disclosed a record budget deficit eight years high due to drought relief grants. No tariff changes were announced as Canada faced bilateral tariff tensions with the United States and defended its values against new economics theories. The Finance Minister attacked the Social Democratic Party amid subdued applause.
The wool draft allowance will be adopted in Australia and New Zealand from July as ministers pledge uniform legislation and adherence to contracts. The rate is set at two percent of clip value, while British Wool Federation discussions threaten a possible boycott of Dominion wool sales in the 1928-29 season. Queensland farmers doubt the unrest, arguing that improved scales justify the allowance and that Australia must protect wool quality to sustain the industry.
Jushbo Despatch recalls John Christie sending a large mob of fat cattle to a Sydney buyer. The market fell, the buyer faced loss, but Christie inquired and learned the dealer lost 1300. A post warned of the loss and a draft for the amount was sent.
London Olympia plans a three year radio Exhibition evolving into a Television Exhibition featuring a 100 feet square super television odie and a redesigned theatre. Visitors will pass through windows during filming and demonstrations of television receivers will be shown on stands.
The West End police seek more plainclothes women officers amid recruitment and fitness hurdles. Of 1000 female applicants in the year ending last June, only 24 were accepted due to physical defects and suitability for handling male attention. Existing plainclothes squad, five women, includes two sergeants and two constables drawn from uniformed officers.
An odd fragment from a historical page mentions a hair net used for fishing amid unclear notes. The readable words point to a experimental device or method and reference technical or procedural terms without a clear outcome or location.
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