Democracy and War in Australia a March 4 1939 Talk
In a March 4 1939 talk the speaker warns of global peril from Spain Italy and Germany and urges Australia to boost militia strength from 39 000 to 70 000. He contrasts democratic and dictatorial systems and appeals to youth to enlist to defend democracy. He warns war may erupt anywhere and stresses action over apathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Franco
Barcelona
Muscsolini
Mr Chamberlain
Balearic Islands
Couo
Germany
Poyce and Tachtiguns
Europe
Ukraine
Far East
Australia
Commonwealth
Tam
Britain
Mars
Mfe
Kissing record set by Paulette Day and Lee Knight
Miss Paulette Day and Mr. Lee Knight of Chicago claimed a long distance kissing record, lasting 64 hours, with the record reportedly standing for six years. The report also notes boxer Al Walker knockout self-inflicted during a scramble with Tony Villa, where a head injury led to a knockout call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulette Day
Lee Knight
Chicago
al Walker
Sydney
Tony Villa
Queensland's January 1839 gold yield rises modestly
The January 1839 gold yield for Queensland showed about a 2416 fine ounce increase, valued near £10,258 above the January 1938 figure. The monthly total reached 12,850 fine ounces, valued at £54,583, versus 10,435 ounces worth £44,325 in January 1938.
Mount Elliott Ltd reports copper ore output and plans
Mount Elliott Ltd Cloncurry shipped 4842 tons of ore assaying 17.5 percent copper to Chillagor state smelters for year ending June 30 1938. Gross return was £17435. The previous year 3002 tons at 164 percent copper were mined. Reopening a 300 ft level at Mount Oxide mine to boost quantity and grade is planned with part funding by the company. capital reorganization is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Elliott, Ltd
Cloncurry
Chillagor
Mount Oxide
Improved recoveries at Mount Isa smelter mine praised
Mount Isa Mines Ltd reports three year rise in metal recoveries with silver lead and zinc gains. Julius Kruttschnitt cites three stage grinding closer flotation control reduced oxidation products and higher ore grade plus more leaf refractory ore from Rio Grande reserves as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Isa
Mount Isa Mines Ltd
Brisbane
Julius Kruttschnitt
Rio Grande
Mount Coolan mill to cease operations on February 16
The Mount Coolan mill will shut down on 16 February. Company directors will discuss the mine’s position with general manager Mr Briggs. Despite exploration interest, recent ground tests were not encouraging. The firm formed in 1941 and paid £345,000 in dividends to December. drilling below 450 ft failed to extend the profitable ore body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Coolan
Briggs
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W. M. Hughes
Setwih Watt
N. M. Hawes
Waugh and Josephson
OOMBYE FRVITG ROWERS 6/ 4 LTD
Woombye
C. BE. Armstrong
Orial Mutual Life Buildings
Queen Street
A.M.P
A.mlp
A.M.P. Society of Pua
Pangrine
C.D
Queruelend
Piper
Wilson
A.W. Sneddon
F.ila
Eeers
Masiger
Chines
Queen Sree
Dhabaneee
Flinders Street
Townsville
A. Weller
T, Hughenden
Charters Towers
Hickman and CO
Livestock and General Agents
Julia Creek
DODGE
Plymouth
Electrolux
A. J. Smith & CO
THE
House OF Value
Caveans
Richmond
Queensland
Wallace Charles Gibson
Ena
Tillon & Go, Pty. Ltd
Usemul Presents CO
Bos Suoff
G.P.O
Aunt Mary
J. T. Boyd
West Street
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