Turkish Quake Triggers Global Relief as Aftershocks Hit
A massive earthquake cripples Turkish towns with 50 percent dead in Erendjan and widespread destruction in Smyrna and Anashia. British and French governments pledge relief funds totaling 254,000 pounds and 4 million francs respectively as floods magnify humanitarian crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erendjan
Sero
Eravidjan
Jaden
Anatolia
Anashia
London
Asia Minor
Wool market prospects in wartime Britain and Australia
The article analyzes wool trade dynamics amid war, noting Britain and Australia use price anchored contracts to stabilize values. It argues competition remains essential, warns fixed price schemes may curb raw material values, and suggests government regulation offers benefits while the industry hopes for peaceful postwar normalization.
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Ube
United Kingdom
Tiae Meleney
BROLLY VERSUS SWASTIKA Umbrellas Rally Behind Britain
The article notes a surge in orders for Chamberlains umbrellas, symbolizing support for Britain amid economic warfare with Nazi Germany. It highlights Britain consuming rayon cloths once subsidized in Germany and Lancashire firms supplying colored woven umbrella fabrics, signaling industrial and moral backing for the Allied effort.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Britain
Germany
Det
Fire brigade calls during holiday period report small blazes
Forbes Fire Brigade was summoned several times over the holiday period. A house on South Lead was destroyed Sunday night. Grass fires occurred on Hill Street near J R Evans and in Dowling Street near Hardy's store, both controlled quickly. A fire at Rankin Street rear of Alan Breaden’s shop ignited by a nearby heat source was also quickly destroyed. A further call proved a miss alarm.
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Forbes Fire Brigade
South Lead
Hill Street
J. R. Evans
Dowling Street
Hardy
Alan Breaden
Rankin Street
True Beauty Emerges From Health and Exercise
The article argues real beauty comes from within health not cosmetics. It urges purifying the blood, eating fruit, and regular exercise including abdominal work. Breathing exercises and fresh air are praised, with swimming cycling and walking recommended to aid complexion and overall vigor.
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Palace of Beauty
Clash at Sydney Platform as ALF and Communists Clash
About 150 soldiers attempted to storm the Communist Party platform in Sydney on Sunday afternoon. Police held back the crowds as eight people were arrested. The crowd of about 10 000 sang and chanted with both sides exchanging songs and no serious violence.
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ALF
Communiste
Sydney Domain
Communist Party of Australia
Feeney
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Australia
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J. T. Woods
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Forbes Advocate
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R. A. Douglas Block
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