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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1939
Page
2
Refugees flee Nazi persecution and seek a new life in a promised land far from Europe’s upheaval. Many arrive with hopes of safety and opportunity in a country welcoming displaced peoples.
The piece traces the 1290 expulsion of English Jews under Edward I, noting economic motives and debts, highlights later readmission under Cromwell, and compares historical bans to contemporary Canberra immigration policy toward Jewish aliens. It cites figures like Nicolaus de Lyra and places such as Jewry, Lincoln, and Guienne.
The Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers president urges government confidence, coordinated effort, and broad defence preparedness. He praises the league's 20 years of work and calls for a naval base and docking facilities in Australia, plus expanded secondary industries to secure defense and prosperity. He notes Britain’s shift to viewing Dominicans as partners and stresses Australia must rely on its own industries and markets.
An English exchange reports that Australian pearling off Northern Australia faced one of its worst seasons as beds were exhausted by Japanese harvesting of the immature chicken shell. Local pearlers warn the damage may be irreparable despite a global pearl boom in London Paris and New York.
Notice under The Local Government Act of 1936 states McKinlay Shire Council intends to borrow £1000 from the Queensland Treasurer to buy three motor trucks. Minister for Health & Home Affairs notified the purchase benefits the Shire generally. Cost estimates available at the Council Office Julia Creek. J Parsons Shire Clerk Julia Creek 6 March 1930.
Richard Arlen and Fay Wray star in the Sunday film listing at the Bio Talkies. The feature titled Some Blondes Are Dangerous promises suspense and romance, with the caption noting film pairings for a March 12 screening.
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