Bradman offered big salary to play in England club
The Nelson Cricket Club in England promised Don Bradman a high salary for both summer and winter play, requiring he arrive by spring to open the season in May. Meanwhile Vice Broadbent attempts a record Australia flight, Ivo Whitten wins Open Golf Australia, and northwest India shakes with a severe quake causing deaths and damage including Bharigh near Quetta.
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England
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Australia may reach self sufficiency in oil supplies
Queensland oil fields at Longreach and Roma are cited in a Canberra report as part of a push by the Minister for Home Affairs Blakely. He notes the visit of the Commonwealth Geological Adviser Dr Woolnough and expresses optimism that Australia could soon be self supporting through improved methods and discipline.
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Roma
Home Affairs
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McDonald in Trouble Over Hampstead Expulsion
London reports Labour party expulsion from the Hampstead ranch and the national emergency government plan. Parliament faces pressure as Macdonald is urged to resign after a unity meeting at Seaham. Inquiry notes American investments offered to back the government amid crisis.
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Labour Party
Amd
Lutwur Eneouuve
Seaham Askite
Rogn Tis Meek
Parliament
Minieter
Macdonald
Record Flight Sets Sydney to Brisbane Pace
A light plane piloted by Plot and Brun flew from Sydney to Brisbane in record time. They completed the distance in g hours and 0 minutes at an average speed exceeding 137 miles per hour, marking a historic cross country flight.
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Sydney
Brisbane
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Thore Rec en Transfers To Mackay and Olon Party
Premier indicates officials from the Public Service may be reassigned to meet service needs as contingency transfers are discussed. The message cites W Gopeley and F Baker as examples, noting the practice of personnel moving between centres as required by state service requirements.
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F. Baker
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Mackay
Olon
Enuar
Railway matters in Brisbane propose £35.71 million renewal
The species committee's majority urges renewing railway capital to £35,710,000 with a minority suggesting a write down of £14,209,456. Consideration awaits Premier Moore's return from Melbourne. Additional recommendations seek a renewal fund, political independence for the Commissioner, and full control of finances and fare setting.
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Teo
Brisbane Pineapple Industry Faces Delivery Crisis
Brisbane reports a disaster for Queensland pineapple growers as advance payments to harvesters hinge on shipping to Canada. The Treasury decision on Commonwealth Bank advances is expected today, affecting up to 150 thousand cases in balance. Pioneer aviator Kingriford Smith began his round Australia record attempt stopping in Brisbane en route to Newedalle Waters.
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Wool Sales Report Shows Declines and Active Buyers
Wool sales opened with prices slipping. Galea weres-Bist splonns fell by seven percent vs June Tales. Average to good fleece skirting declined about forty percent. Japan and Yorkshire were the most active buyers.
Alpine climbers lost in New Zealand rescue update
Auckland reports seven of fourteen Valwraly Field Club climbers lost at Mount Ruaprty were rescued after suffering ordeals from Dilerarda and snow. They are now recovering. A frantic search continues for the missing climbers as experts warn survival remains unlikely. London notes J B Thomas resigns from Hallwiymen group amid National Government duties dispute.
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Valwraly Field Club
Mount Ruaprty
Conversion loan figures prompt wartime appeal
Melbourne reports total conversions at 470 million with 70 million automatic conversions. dissenting holders amount to 44 270 000. Premiers urge a strong wartime appeal to convert holdings in the national interest and plan short dated securities via the Government Stoking Fund for necessitous cases. Canterbury figures show 33 838 000 favourable balance, imports 168 200 009, exports 102 038 000. Public servants may be compelled to take extended furlough as part of a federal scheme. Beach’s Victoria rnk won the title beating Currey 28 to 2?. boat race context unclear.
Reduction of parliamentary seats in the Assembly debate
The bill to reduce the federal dietricks and members of the Assembly from 72 to 61 was introduced and read a first time in the Assembly. Attorney General states eight thousand chapters and variations were discussed. The Government aims to avoid defeat at the next election with amending measures proposed by Dunn.
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Ih Assembly
Forgan Smith
Australian Cricket Championship and Queensland Politics Highlights
Fragmented report covers English cricket results with Yorkshire leading, and Queensland politics noting a £700,000 unemployment relief budget and a projected deficit around £1 million. Also reports wool price shocks in Mungindi Moree district, public sentiment against high wool prices, and a proposed retirement age for public servants amid torrential Adelaide rains and flood damage warnings.
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Moree
Theo Sydney
Alpine Disaster In New Zealand Alpine Party Member Missing
Auckland reports four hundred searchers labored for Alpine Party members after a cliff collapse. Warwick Stanion, son of an Auckland city solicitor, is feared dead with another two missing for hours. Hall Gaine's will in London valued at about 250 million pounds favors the family, with forty pages detailing bequests.
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University
Gothee Alpine Party
Payment suspension shakes Brisbane bank amid run rumors
Saturday reports from Brisbane say a bank suspended payments after heavy withdrawals in recent days. Officials claim solvency despite a 490 000 hole, blaming rumors for the run while promising a swift business readjustment. In a separate item a dangerous lunatic recaptured after a Darra asylum escape ended in a violent confrontation with police. one officer wounded.
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Hank
Dtle
Wilking Missing At Sea In Arctic Submarine Quest
The Oslo report says four days of silence from a submarine attempting to reach the pole. Great concern for the expedition’s safety amid hopes for a wireless update within days, or a relief party will be dispatched.
Bradman Contract Offer Reported by London Paper
A London report indicates Accrington and Don Bradman are negotiating. Bradman is said willing to sign a two year contract after Glut's apparent backing, with confirmation expected from Beredman once terms are settled.
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Ben
Don Bradman
Federal servants furlough rule drives 65-year retirees to begin at 64
One hundred federal servants affected by a government decision must take long service furlough within their period of service. The rule requires those retiring at 65 to begin their year long furlough at age 64.
Bawra assets set for March 1999 distribution
Melbourne report from the annual Bawra meeting notes Sir John Higgins announces the final asset distribution. A total of £759,532 will be distributed on March 1999, equal to four shares per entity.
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Melbourne
John Higgins
Schneider Cup London Race Report Amid Turbulent Preview
Fragmented copy notes Sunday event with France and Mary in the Selnover setting. Mentions power, speed of 400 miles per hour by a win, and a world saloonized scene. Referenced are Helly Rayyo and Malletick in relation to performance publication.
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France
Mary
Teds
Talis Hopoe
Acro Oiperks
Malletick
Warning to shooters on Cloncurry Gom mon safety notice
Warning to shooters that if found handling firearms they will be prosecuted. Bo shooters warned to exercise caution and follow local regulations to avoid legal action.
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Cloncurry Gommon
Death of Northern bookmaker Jeck White at Cloncurry Hospital
A well known Northern bookmaker, Jeck White, died at Cloncurry Hospital on Friday after being picked up by ambulance following a motor trip to Kamillar. He complained of pains in the abdomen during transport, with death attributed to abdominal distress. White had about four years in the industry and was known throughout the North, Gulf, and Bik regions.
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Gulf
Jaat Normanten
Lorrainy
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Ambulanse
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Man
Weather Wrap Probes Shifting Winds And Seasonal Hints
Week of fluctuating conditions with north winds, then south winds bringing cold nights. Thursday morning shows clouds over Keowee hill country as sun rises, then improves to fair later. Persistent warm spell may soon give way to strong winds and unsettled weather in the West as September nears.
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Sol
Cloncurry Concert Band Discusses Fundraising Efforts
The Cloncurry Concert Band reviewed receipts and expenditures for the month. Plans included interviewing a potential donor for a concert fundraising event and purchasing two new music books for the band.
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Cloncurry
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