Prolonged Drought Strains NSW Farmers and Communities
Sydney reports tell of severe drought across western New South Wales. Reverend RG Dramcomb describes extreme hardship as stations close and water rationing bites. Unemployment rises, stock hand feeding spreads, and families struggle to clothe children amid scarce supplies.
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Sydney
RG. Dramcomb
New South Wales
Oriest
Rcsidenta
Tibsoborra
Bincka
Amina
Drammen
Early Banking Days in Devonport Featured by Bank Manager
Devonport Tas June 13 memories of early banking days recounted by C A Stackhouse who served 33 years with the Commercial Bank including 33 years at Devonport. He recalls mornings with no front door or counter and chaff drifting from nearby stables while handling a wallet of customer notes.
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Devonport
Tas
Wnter
Tee
C. A. Stackhouse
Campaign Against Emus at Mullewa Road Board Meeting
A letter from Hon J M Drew states a £ for £ grant will be paid only if all buffer bonnie agree to a 4d rate. The board resolved to write to the Upper Chapman Road Board asking for their agreement and cooperation.
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Mullewa Road
J. M. Drew
Chapman Roart
British Prime Minister Visitors and family moments
A disjointed report places Britain's prime minister in London on June 13 as he visits his elderly aunt. The piece mixes personal anecdotes about family life, long marriage in Sussex, and references to Ramony’s career with unclear timing and context.
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London
Mrr Rameau
Donald
Aunilay
Mise J. Raninix
Sussex
Antingly
Mig Ramony
Gantem
Ransey MarDomnkt
Helta
Road maintenance the suggested petrol tax
Perth reports Premier P Collier regretted the Federal Government’s decision not to approve a 4 4 a gallon petrol tax but noted South Australia may act. He said a federal levy would be cheaper to collect and that any extra tax would replace existing car tax to be more equitable, funded by vehicle users based on road use.
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Perth
P. Collier
Collier
South Australi
R. Butler
Commonwealth
Oats Anntralia
Detective's Death Tied to Anonymous Threat Letter
An anonymous letter allegedly from a disbanded Free State Army faction triggered a fatal blast. A detective, identified as O'Rulliven, died instantly when a mine detonated after an apparent warning note. Several accompanying detectives were injured in the blast and aftermath.
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Festive
Expiniag Free State
Kildyaert
O'Rulliven
New Plane Expands Aerial Surveys Across Frontiers
London reports a special aeroplane boosting air survey of newly explored regions. The Aircraft Operating Company outlines metal craft capable of long flights in hot climates with high photographic capacity. The design features a forward nose view, floor panels for navigation, a pilot in a nose cockpit, and a large crew cabin with a built in dark room.
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London
Britain
Lonlun
Bey
Tome
Tender awarded for two national broadcasting stations
Melbourne June 13 Postmaster General Mr Gibson announced Standard Firms and Cables Ltd won the contract to supply and install plants for two subsidiary stations in the national scheme. Four tenders were considered. Amalgamated Wireless Ltd had a strong bid but the cabinet sought legal advice on obligations. Further expansion plans include more stations and separate future contracts.
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Melbourne
Gibson
Canberra
Standard Fhomrs and Cabies Ltd
National Broadcasting
Bcause
Amalgamated Wireless (of Australasia) Ltd
Wireless
Wireless Ingreement
Brunilard Telephoner and Cables Ltd
British Ti Wan
Tero
Prevent
Mercantile Club Wins Billiard Match At Railway Institute
A four man team from the Mercantile Club defeated Railwar on Thursday night at the Railway Institute tables. Mercantiles led early and held a narrow margin final score 1297 to 1150 with E Kaley 174 and Delaney 211 plus other strong showings. Return match set for next Wednesday and Thursday at the Mercantile Club rooms.
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Lorat
Mercntile
Railwar
Railway Institute
Mercantiles
Ber
Mercantile Club
E. Kaley
T. Delaney
E. Chisholm
J. Smith
W. Bilverlock
C. Moon
R. Lofthouse
Prthick
FE Beat
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A reader laments poor Geraldton roads for pedestrians and prams. They criticize local council neglect and suggest improvements. They compare infant discomfort to rough pavements and call for attention to Rheston Street between Greenough and Fitzgerald Streets. The letter notes the high value of a child and urges action by authorities.
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Rosda
Rheston Street
Greenough R
Fitzgerald-Street
Geraldton
Jara
Jolta
Rowle
Perbara Nome
Java
Enme
Australia
Wwe
Westralian Farmers Shares Offer For Fertilisers Ltd
A large number of farmers are invited to take up shares in Cuming Smith and Mount Lyell Farmers Fertilisers Ltd via local co operatives. Shares cost £1 with four annual payments of £2 10s for ten fully paid shares. Each shareholder has one vote. A cash bonus of 2/5 per ton was paid on fertilisers bought by shareholders in the last year. Company year ends June 30 and entitlements may be declared for this period. apply promptly to participate.
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Cuming Smith & Mount Lyell Farmers Fertilisers Ltd
Westralian Farmers Superphosphates Ltd
Wellington Street
Perth
Tax A-Mag Cur es indigestion cure price at Voeehia's Pharmary
A historical note reports Tax A-Mag claimed to cure indigestion with a price tag of 24 percent. Voeehia's Pharmacy is cited as the seller. The snippet reflects era marketing and pharmacy practices.
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Voeehia
Tant quarter dune 1 New Moon June 7
The note references a sequence around a new moon on June 7 and mentions Dune 1 and Quarter related terms linked to tuna heights and the UAE. It reads as fragmented OCR with unclear structure and lacks identifiable events or persons.
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Dune
New Moon
Uae
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