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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1935
Page
3
Mr Bulowck outlined a government backed scheme to deliver fruit across Queensland at a uniform price via a committee for distribution. Free market critics argued the plan would distort markets and favor regional stores, while large quantities could reduce costs.
England defeated the West Indies by four wickets to lead the series after a rain disrupted match. West Indies declared in the second innings at six for one and set England a challenging target as Smith and others contributed notable scores.
Report notes Saar plebiscite tensions as disorder and anti Nazi protests grow near. Officials receive protests over alleged German inaction while the League of Nations council faces delay on plebiscite outcomes. Minor incidents prompt calls for information from the Advonale office.
A long correspondence piece notes political moves by Lae Northern territory figures and urging action on mining funds. It also summarizes weekly rainfall readings from local post offices and lists daily temperatures. A Qantas Empire Airways crash is reported with the investigation team noting insufficient evidence to fix a definite cause and the ministerial submission. An advertisement promotes a well kept Whippet Four Tourer ready for delivery at Barney Long and Company.
An assortment of dubious tobacco and hair growth ads flood page copy. The tobacco offer cites a Planters grade blend at 16 6 per lb with postal payment details and a dubious brace of health remedies promising hair growth and age reversal.
In Canberra on Saturday Gounury Parhy and G. Alber discussed the Gwydir wool wealth, noting the region holds 42 million sheep and detailing related debts. The wool industry faced substantial liabilities including Crown debt estimates around ten million pounds and several trustee accounts.
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