Campaign Letters Question Abnormal Profits in Monopolies
A letter from A. G. Avie to H. V. Thorby MP and opponent G. Falster asks about Abnormal profits of General Motors Holdene and other monopolies. It cites 1936 profits, 20 percent dividend, and proposed 4 percent extra, urging candidates to state plans to protect consumers. The reply from Thorby’s secretary is only acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
Colare
H. V. CG. Thorby
Mrr. G. Falster
E. J. Cresuie
South Australia
People's Advocate
General Motors
Hiddena
Australia
A. O. Oie
Thorby
Senate
Sydney Stock Exchange
Camette
General Motors-Holdene
Polster
Benate
Avie
Parkes Grand CWA Meeting Highlights Local News and Court
At a Parkes CWA gathering, officers welcomed members and visitors, praising attendance and presenting a gold brooch. Parkes Police Court heard William Christie charged with failing to give way, pleading guilty, with costs and penalties set. A Parkes Council case against Peter Aloysius Modier for sewer connections proceeded with fines imposed. A new era arrived with the OTEG-Engineered train showcasing streamlined diesel transport and modern interior comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Heel
Willliam Christie
Parkes
Heffernan
Isergt
Waa
Parkes Municipal
Peter Aloysius Modier
Mm. J. Ryan
Matthews
Yen
Meeting of Local Land Board in Forbes Court House
A meeting of the Local Land Board under the Crows Lands Acts will be held at Forbes Court House on Ind September 1297, starting at 10 am. Stanley Turner District Surveyor notes not responsible for any deposits without written order. All previous accounts are cancelled. R A Rath, Chemist, Parkes.
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Local Land Board
Crows Lands
Court House
Forbes
Ind
Stanley Turner
Pribes
R. A. Rath
Chemiat
Parkes
Mesarg
G. Hi. ‘Orifith
E. H. Hastings
T. R. Jones
A.J. Meagher
Apples for Health Campaign Boosts Australian Apple Trade
The Australian Apple and Pear Export Council launches a nationwide drive to educate the public on the health and food value of apples while supporting the domestic industry. Production across states totals about 9 million bushels in Victoria plus 4.5 million in Tasmania and nearly 2 million in other states, with exports around 6 million bushels though Europe markets slump and UK demand remains tight. The campaign, backed by federal and state governments and growers, urges daily apple consumption to lift home demand and improve national health.
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Apple and Pear Export Council
Australia
Europe
United Kingdom
Australas
Victoria
Tasmania
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Australian Pie and Pear Export Council
Train Brakes Test Set For Sunday Run
A trial run will be conducted on Sunday to test the brakes in the presence of the Commissioner for Railways Mr Hartigan and other railway officials. The aim is to ensure clean, dust free air at all times during operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner For Railways
Hartigan
Joyce Barry to attack records in Australia cycling sweep
Joyce Barry, NSW champion, plans a series of record attempts starting Monday July 26 with a 4104 mile Newcastle to Sydney ride aimed at breaking the women’s cycling record. She hopes to cover 104 miles in six hours at 17.3 mph en route to the Sydney Melbourne and other distances, with aims tied to Miss Billie Samuels’s 2 days 7 hours mark. Barry, a protégé of Hubert Opperman, rides with the Malvern Star stable as she prepares for a major push next September.
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Australia
Joyce Barry
New South Wales
Min ‘Opperman
Joyce
Newcastle
Sydney
Dean Sit
Jen
Bully
Blue Mountains
Melbourne
Terie
Billie Samuels
Hubert Opperman
Lion
Oppy
Malvern
Studio Theatre Presents Love Is News and Charlie Chan at the Olympics
Studio Theatre shows Love Is News featuring Tyrom Power Loretta Young and Dori Ameche in a fast paced romance with Slim Summerville and Jane Darvel plus Charlie Chan at the Olympics starring Warner Gland as the famed sleuth. Green Light stars Errol Flynn as Dr Newell Paige with Antin Loulee as Phyllis Dexter in a drama about medical sacrifice and guilt.
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Tyrom Power
Loretta Young
Dori Ameche
Studio Theatre
Slim Summerville
Dudley Digges
Walter Catlett
George Ganders
Jane Darvel
Stepin Fetehit
Pauline Moore
Charlie Chan
Warner Gland
Tne Attesnt
Charlin Chan
Matherine de Mille
Allan Lane
Eeve Luke
Henry Gora
Warner
Errol Flynn
Trish
Captain Bleed
Gma
Light Brigade
Newell Paige
Tham
Anitm Loulee
Phyllis Dexter
Paige
Golf match yields mixed results and Boona Cup won by Parkes
Amecisies challenged members on the local links with mixed golf results as ladies win one of several singles. Players like R Smith, Sweeney, Gunn, and Harris posted wins while others fell. Boona Cup goes to Parkes after nine players beat Forbes four to five with Arrowsmith’s 85 33 62 card highlighting the day.
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R Smith
Mra
Walker EK
Arrowsmith
Wilaon
Sweeney
Mia M King Rhoded
Mire W. Lambert
Y ‘Girdham
Mre
T. Gunn
FR Jones
E Bo
Harris
J. J. Sween
BOONA
Parkee
Parkes
Forbes
Vinitara
T Gale
Poulshar
J. Mixon
K. Freeman
R. G. McDade
J. Hall
M. McBay
J. Neale
A. Vegne
Dr. Downes
Hynds
J. Bray
T Garrard
H Kelly
Tr Mclean
H. Watson
FR. Morris
South African wool clip outlook amid declines and demand shifts
Fragmented report notes South Africa's wool production recovering since 1904/35 but still over 100000 bales below the 1852/33 peak. Consumers rely on the new season's clip. carryover with Australia minimal. Auctions in Australia and London show demand for raw wool. devaluation spurs French demand. Yorkshire confidence and British fabrics trend amid price levels near the prior peak.
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South Africa
Australia
Australa
London
France
Yorkshire
Ketel
Britain
Hiera Saber
Eee
Tos Merina Ory
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Robert Armstrong
Lila Lee
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Dr. Lawrence
Bradford
Jean Arthur
Hebert Armstrong
Frankie Darra
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Billies
Sote
Hradford
William Powell
Myrna Loy
James Stewart
Ellisa Lands
Smith's Weekly
Edward Everett Horton
Buck Jones
Pars
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Champion-Post
Ho Matthews
CWA
Parkes Grand
Durken
Mesdames
Beddie
Sharp
Ply BK
Regan
Albert Street
Wah
Miss Rogan
Gree
Assemblies of God In Australia
Pentecoastal Mission
ER. J. Moulton
Canvas Tabernacle
Banton
Young Streets
Bumilay
Burlay
Jesus Christ
Forbes Sunshine Laundry
Meare Lands Office
Reg. Astley
Sunnysee Old Grenfell Road
Lulu
Lulu Boy
Huoa Uploe
Daphnes
Temoue TF
Getin
J. Hawthorn
Ferry Street
Forbes Co-op
Dairy Society, Ltd
Town Wall
Gent's
Imbasearors' Orchestra
J. L. Frazer Quality Butcher
Fogarty Bros. Forbes
the Commonwealth Wool & Produce CO. Ltd
W. K. Garnsey Senr., Ltd
Edward Weaver & Company
Farmers & Graziers' Co-Op. CO. Ltd
Forbes Sheep
Goldsbrough, Mort & Company, Limited
Forbes Branch
Butler & Company
Metro Goldwyn
Arthur Hughes
Thin Man
Grehiman
Nick Charles
W. H. Coles and Sons
South Porches
South Forbes School
McDade & Taylor's
Mulgandry
Edwards
Helena Rubenstein
London Baler
Meacber's
Thuradey
EE. Turner
Wombat St
Farrand Street
Public School
Cne
E. J. Robinson
McDade & T
Phantom Pilder
Mr&s
Regent
Fie
Ted Brown
Frone
Astleys
Nellie Stokes
Elmo” Hospital
John's Parish
Sountry
Bedgerabong
Evensong
I Mathers
FR A. Jones
C/o
Clifford
Rankin Street
MES
Eline Landi
Joseph Callela
Wheeler and Woolsey
Hepburn
C. RL
Jack) Hepburn
Jack
Deter
E. J. Cabot
Pear
Victoria's Come
Presbyterian Church Ee
Porbes Town
Jock Smith
Grand Highland Pipe Band
Scottinn
Naan Sepetne
A. OC. McLenhan
T. M. Hood
Joint Han
Sena
M. McKay
Fo Kevin, H. ©. Elliott
W. Woollett
K. Fell
Bovera
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