First Australian Refuelling Launch For Flying Boats Tests
The first of seven high speed refuelling launches for flying boats underwent satisfactory tests in Suramy and was shipped to Kurumba in the Gulf of Carpentaria. It carries 1030 gallons of aviation fuel and can refuel at 6 gallons per minute, with 50 gallons of lubricating oil. Built in Sydney, the craft flies two crew and a night searchlight, and six more will join the fleet at Darwin, Gosse Island, Townsville, Bowen, Brisbane and Sydney under Shell Company supervision.
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England
Suramy
Kurumba
Gulf of Carpentaria
Sydney
Darwin
Gosse Island
Townsville
Bowen
Brisbane
Shell Company
Motoring Notes on Silencers and Parking Tactics
An article discusses how a carbon clogged silencer can reduce engine power and mislead owners into blaming valves or pistons. It also gives parking guidance: signal intentions, avoid blocking kerbside views, back into restricted spaces, align with the curb, and turn front wheels into the curb on hills to prevent rolling if brakes fail.
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Ana
Beau Pere and Beau Frere Star In New Zealand Sale
The Leader notes Beau Pere, a stallion with racing and stud success, has sired Beau Frere who nearly won the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes and Debutant Stakes. Beau Pere, bred in England by Sir John Jardine, had a modest three-year-old season but later proved a strong stud, with progeny racing in New Zealand and Australia.
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Beacon
Beau Pere
Dominion
Beau Frere
New Zealand
Chas Wheeler
John Wren
England
Sir John Jardine
Donaster
Hild Cinna
Biythlane
Pire
she-Odke
Breod
Heath Stud
Newmarket
Conaacs Ete Stud Dpa Ta Coded Entry
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions a sum of 200 guineas and a stud or entry context. No clear names, places, or dates readable. Summary encapsulates the partial financial figure and the racing stud reference without inventing details.
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RR de Conaacs Ete
Weather forecast foresees severe drought for Australia in 1939
Mr Alex Millar of Castle Hill Sydney releases a long range forecast predicting a lean period for Australia from late 1939 into 1940. He warns of worse conditions than 1879 and 1887 with dry spells on the North Coast and urges farmers to prepare for extended drought and silage planning.
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Alex. Millar
Castle Hill
Sydney
Jean
Air Millar
Aub- Walia
New South Wales
Alana
Otter
Shire donation claim over Mooroopna hospital aid
Reader corrects a published report claiming the Shire Clerk refused a donation for a respirator. The writer states Mooroopna Hospital did not seek funds from the Shire of Berrigan or any other council. The Victoria Health Act assigns responsibility for ward and treatment facilities for infectious cases.
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Tocum Val “Guardian
Shira
Lalaly
Mooroopna Hospital
Berrigan
Victoria
Public Health Covers Respirator Aid and Hospital Coordination
In a detailed report, public health officials discuss providing respirator support from Sydney if needed, and ensure prompt communication with Victorian authorities and the Berrigan Shire. The case of paralysis from Lalalty is described as a cooperative effort between the hospital and Shire of Berrigan with admissions arranged under medical supervision.
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Sydney
Jeter
Von
Yanseinen
Berrigan
Shire of Berrigen
New South Wales Infantile Paralysis Patrol Costs Revealed
Last week the government disclosed the border infantile paralysis patrol costs about £1000 weekly to maintain. The ban on entry of certain children remains in operation until the end of the week, after which special constables recruited in Spain will replace the patrol efforts.
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New South Wales
New South Wes
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Murray Valley irrigation canal project near Numurkah
The Murray Valley main canal and its tributaries extend into Burtamine and Numurkah areas. The system, five miles wide in places, will carry up to 2000 acre feet daily and supply several hundred thousand acres in New South Wales. About 1,107,000 cubic yards of earth have been moved with bridges and drains built. Work continues year round with 60 men and 140 horses, directed by F Neville under E D Shaw.
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Cotymukkoh
Murray
Yarrawon
New South Wales
Burtamine
Sohere
Murrey Valley
Murray ‘Valley
Numurkah
Couham
Wil
Wbéf
F. Neville
The
Water Commission
E. D. Shaw
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Christian Science Monitor
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Tatura Race Club
Dookie Race Club
Yarrawonga Tur Club
Behalls Tarf Club
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Muckatsh Turf Club
Cobram Twit Club
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