British Navy episode cited as pride amid world tension
The article lauds a Royal Navy sloop escape from Chinese Communist forces along the Yangtse River and credits British courage and ingenuity for preserving prestige. It contrasts Western and Kremlin aims, noting Britain’s role in wartime support and warning against Soviet propaganda while praising British resolve and leadership. It also reports Geraldton matters including the retirement of Charles Smith from the Victoria District Flour Milling Company board and local council levelling plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Navy
Yangtse
China
Kremlin
Stalin
Moscow
Waele
Joe Sreka
America
United Kingdom
Europe
Britain
Hitler
Churchill
Germany
Rossini
Asia
Teds
Victoria
Trakes
Charles Smith
Smith
Str Smith
Geraldon
Fort Lata
Huntieh
Sailth
Socialism on the Farm Warns of Nationalisation Impact
A Perth column by C. Palmer and Corry Leane argues that socialist policies threaten farming in Australia and Britain. It warns central bank credit limits endanger primary producers and fears nationalised industries would curb farmers freedom, forcing production and tying economic independence to government policy.
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Thier
Whea Farming
J. Thetar
Uwe
Paruera
Hese
Caitral
Bank Credit
Peimary
Thie Cievermmen
England
Gervers
Australia
Flourishing British Aircraft Industry Eyes Overseas Demand
The Society of British Aircraft Constructors reports a 32 million pound target likely to be met through new orders. Jet fighter production attracts strong European demand with Gloster Meteor and de Havilland Vampire ordered. Additional orders for Short Stirling aircraft and trainer types extend across the empire and into nations such as Norway and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Briting Aircraft Constructors
LK Aero Lines
Tutt
Aversons Iiyers
Fristol
Mavitland
Vette
Patel
Dulbtine Foghedet Entitnes
Gublin
Sawnley
News and Tay
United Shted
Derwent Hcenses
Argentha
Electric fencing aids British grazing by portable posts
Britain leads in grass management with portable electric fencing and rechargeable batteries. New triangular bases and unbreakable insulators secure wire to deter stock. Field sweeps evolve from horse drawn hay attachments to modern tractor adapters, allowing daily moving of grazing areas.
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Britain
United Kingdom
Fea
Rea
Dessa
Gee Ag
Epitaph Note From Edinburgh Cemetery
Fragmentary epitaph from a churchyard in Edinburgh mentions John McPier son as wonderful, claims he stood 46 feet 2 inches without shoes and was slow at Waterloo, reflecting humorous or nonsensical verse.
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Vhurch
Edinburgh
John McPierson
Waterloo
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Milfords
Cathedral Avenue
Geraldton
Marine Terrace
Milfords Im
Wesfarmers
Westralian Farmers Co-Operative Limited
Eleanor ST
Bentin
Nestle’s
Geraldton Newspapers
Mir Bintth
Geraldtan
Betwen Shenton Street
Keane Street
Carson Terrace
Durlacher Street
W. Kitminster
Levellin
State Housing Commission
Ervat
Pasa
Pat Babe
Osman
C. Palmer
Liber
Corry Leane
St. George's Terrace
Perth
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