Derbyshire native becomes Australian senator
Gordon Brown, born in Chesterfield England, rose through pattern making and labour unions to become Queensland's long serving senator. Elected in 1931, he now chairs committees in the Commonwealth Senate and is celebrated as a popular figure in Queensland politics. He and colleague Joseph Sliver Collings lead the opposition.
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Senate
Parliament
Commonwealth
Queensland
Gordon Brown
Joseph Sliver Collings
Chesterfield
England
Claycross Grammar School
Canada
Dominion
Bisbane
Trades and Labour Council
James Cunningham
W. AJ
Brown
Chirman
Canberra reports push for power alcohol expansion in Australia
May reports say the Special Committee urged doubling power alcohol output from 4 million to 8 million gallons annually by adding shifts at distilleries and buying 30 000 tons more sugar cane. From one ton of cane 135 gallons of alcohol could be produced. Price terms open for negotiation.
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Canberra
Sarina
Sydney
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth Power Alcohol Committee
Queensland Rainfall Publication Overview
A copy of the Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau report summarizes Queensland rainfall. It lists monthly totals and averages for 302 stations and annual figures for about 1200 locations. The work includes climate district analyses, seasonal patterns, and data on temperature and humidity for representative stations.
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Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau
Queensland
Four Points Of A Good Cough Remedy
An old advertisement extols a family cough remedy. HEENZO COUGH REMEDY claims to cure quickly, be safe for all ages, economical, and pleasant to take. A bottle of concentrate costs 2 shillings 1 penny and makes a pint when diluted, advertised for colds influenza and throat issues.
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South Coast
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Easth
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Cloncurry
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Richmond
Queensland National Bank Limited
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