Britain’s push to close the dollar gap faces hurdles
London reports Britain’s export drive to the United States is rising but dollar earnings lag. Paul Hafan notes higher productivity and aggressive commerce are needed while American tourist trade could triple. He warns there may not be enough dollars to meet demand, urging expanded exports and retooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paul Hafan
Swopawat
Hoffman
Dollar Export Board
Britain
Hofman
New York
America
Hurricane Milami Slams Florida Coast Near Miami
Struck by Hurricane Milami on August 26 the forty mile stretch between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bore the full force with 12 mph gusts. It wrecked lawns and millionaire homes, toppled palm trees, and sign boards. Miami packed with visitors and veterans’ group prepared for the storm. One hundred deaths were reported in a past hurricane. authorities warn evacuees for nearby Lake Okeechobee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milami
Fort Lauderdale
Palm Beach
Ife
Miamila
Okeechobee
Future of Hong Kong Confidence Grows Amid Reinforcements
Hong Kong observers report rising confidence about the colony’s future. They note no immediate danger and expect China to focus on internal affairs, while British and Chinese factions anticipate possible diplomatic action for a return to China. The mood improves with large garrison reinforcements and expanded naval and air forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Tutury
China
Bax
Training of Pressmen Young Journalists' Chance
Young journalists from colonies would gain a 44 year newspaper training in Britain. A Colonial Office scheme would allow them to join a central course at a newspaper training college to receive lectures and practical instruction in reporting, editing, typewriting, and related skills. An advisory panel would guide the effort, with Rothmere of The Times and a parliamentary official assisting the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Colonial Office
Technsbcal
Chalriman
Alespapers
Chived
Continent Handicap at Helena Vale leads racing meeting
Metropolitan racing at Helena Vale yields a dominant win for Kawoola in the Continent Handicap run over one mile. Other races include Hobart Handicaps at seven furlongs with Kureme and Auber Flash, Horant Handicap over seven furlongs, and Adelaide Welter events with multiple contenders and varying dividends.
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Kawoola
Helena Vale
Gaytheon
Tudor Wench
Pearce
Prine
Viney
Ther Aulitera
Lady Myto &O
Panto Wwity
Lady Iliton
Yodetex
Guides Eve
Atom Lad
Gay Treat OR
Sands of Tee
Mouuntain
Harberry
Leopold
Lord Wavell
Lacy Constance
Hubert's
Hope
Retting
Dividenda
A Larortte
Parniam
Lyvle Mail
Cowl
Seven Oaks
Mtr
Rantheine
Cutture
Mebting Pot
Horant
Fariongs Mutt Light
Pearson
Lady Legemt
Watajoke
Haley
Taunain Lasy
Fly Ing
Tenlly
Ericia
High Romance
Sea Dust
Hetting
Euwoola
Pearman
Yodarran
Royle
Agrileta
Muir
Alfred
Our Bing
Night Fox
Chatatong
Sir Dare T.Q Red Arri
Boulder Cup victory at Kalgoorlie led by Woodlark
Woodlark won the Boulder Cup run over a quarter mile at Kalgoorlie this afternoon with G Davies aboard. Thunder Lee placed second and Prince Ziro finished third. Other notable starters included Porter Theme Basewold Sorcery Walktop Lord Tween and Prince Agrim among the field. betting was 8 to 1 against the winner with dividends listed as 1273, 11/8, 9/3 for the 5 shilling stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Walter
Fry
Pearsm
Trana
Ron
Kalgoorile
Woodlark
G. Davies
Thunder Lee
Kouckes
Prince Ziro
Porter
Basewold
Sorcery
Walktop
Lord Tween
Prince
High Schools Contests Across Three Sports in Perth Carnival
Inter high school competitions in three sports held in Perth saw Nor tham defeat Geraldton 2 1. Perth Modern led with top honors as Northam earned second with three victories and two draws. Bunbury emerged strongest in basketball while Eastern Goldfields were runners up with four wins and one loss. Geraldton’s football side beat Bunbury but later results favored Pepi Montern School on percentages from Albany.
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Perth
Northam
Geraldton
Perth Modern School
Bunbury
Eastern Goldfields
Banbury
Pearce
Byrne
Gosnell
McKay
Teakle
White
Harrap
Royce
Herth Matern
Milloy
Pepi Montern
Albany
Smoking Rooms in English Homes Fell from Use
In England, toward the start of the present century, many houses still had a separate room aside for smoking. The practice was never indulged in the presence of children.
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England
Andren
One Up Wins Eastern States Racing J J Liston Stakes
One Up takes the J J Liston Stakes at Flemington in a Melbourne Racing Club programme. Other starters included Parilia's Pride Hiatus Coalition Lombardy Canadian Wonder and Golden Dice with betting 13 to 2 against the winner.
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J. J. Liston
Flemington
Melbourne Racing Club
Parilia’s Pride
Hiatus
Coalition
Lombardy
Canadian Wonder
Golden Dice
Chef Command
High Game
Blue Hagard
Begal Blesd
Still Plight
Tavilenda
Chesterfield
Begal Beout
TAZ
Apoor
Noble Prince
Carbon Copy
Reperio
High Play
River Hero
High Tar
Trumpa
Gay Archer
Commend
True Law
Royal Berg
Glwell
Enlogim
Killtall
Hoste
Regal Chief
Ki Faloos
Marsion
Deihi
Golden Pippin
Torrent’'s Tithe
Law List
Offeral Report
Landetin
Relate
Skilaw
Black Velvet
Ben Crag
Alpen
Glow
Beary
Toatcen Ti
Milam
Stacey
Prince Marhee
Accordion
Ree
Olt Archer An
Valsari
Wisleke
Hunch
Fars Fair
Pateape
Scotch Moon
Jamboree
Southland
Martin
Lana
Freighter
Leoniska
Batle Craze
Long Inland
Portland
Zenith
Five Languages Employed Standardising Locomotive Terms
A handbook standardises railway terminology in English French German Spanish and Portuguese. Every nut screw and bolt in a locomotive is catalogued with diagrams and terms. The British locomotive industry is fully booked for two years with orders exceeding £30,000,000, most overseas.
Modern Army Comfort New War Office Order
London announces a reform directing soldiers to wear pajamas in future. The War Office says the change will be implemented over the coming weeks with personnel assigned accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
London
Tommy Atkins
War ‘Office
Bridge Evening at Kindergarten Promises Friendly Night
An informal bridge event will be held at a local Kindergarten on Thursday September Sh Cove. Organizers invite Austin participants including Amy and others for a relaxed social night. The meeting highlights a casual gathering with friends and a chance to enjoy cards.
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Austin
Amy
VER
McLiny
Ibt
Shenton Street
Geraldton
Asem ‘Toorers
Conampree Tryman
Sten
Ruger
Sunabine Crooks
Walkaway Amateur Race Club
Walkaway
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Blunt
Pierce U.S.A
Future of
Metropolitan Racing
Enwoola
Goldfields
Eastern States Racing
New Alonia Gift
Thoughboy
Lord Rex
Captain Bilgh
Black Beau TA
Bine Pete
Dewry
Tukitimo
Agatnst
Whoner
Sen
Hornarion
Gay Donma
Monte Cassino
Brother Hunshine
Yarborough
Prince Mahican
Eee Geen
United Motors
Bay Street
Chevrolet
Alr
BRU
Arin Oe ix
Tege Able Frean Farmers Co-Operative Limited
Chrysler
Sunshine Crooks & Broker Company
Dorz
Moma
Oek Ice
Gregory Street
Beaford Utilley
Ford
Wrench
Gare Victoria
Lake Noack
Stn Divins
Geraldton Repertory
Bodal
Geraldton Town Hall
Cocitie ‘Baton
Aldton
Particula
Beatriitne
Marine Terrace
Patricia Hate
Oeraldton
Victorie Hotel
Dawson's
Claswen
Druidst Hall
Rallie Rewaita
Burges
Marine Geraldton
Nabawa
Forrester
Len Troy
Patricia Hatshes
Northampton
Olivier
P.O. Box
Surf Clan
Grome
Commonwealth
Pacious
Locilie Bale
Great Northern Hotel
Geraldna
Pwanted
Astor Deiboateasu
Bauder
Smart Hoy
Kenna
Chevrolet Care and Utilities
Young Motors Pty. Ltd
Qwatch
ATO
Sunshine Crooks & Brooker Company
Son Station
Bao
Young Lay
Youna Wan
Warner’s Travelaxe
Anatin
Travetoxe
WMI
William Powell
Irene Dunne
Elizabethe Taylor
Etphient
Carton
Roy Rogers
Oklahoma
ALSG
Thien
Joe Palooka
Oxford
Wallace Beery
Tom Drake
Dorothy Patrick EM
Wally
Ojin Payne
Maureen O'Hara
Tami
Techico
Radio Motors Pty. Ltd
Oldsmobile
Vaushall
Bedford and
G.M.C
Geraldton Hotel
Silver’s Circus and Zoo
Silver
Lee Brielle
Shipway Twins
Australia
Department OF Civil Aviation
Geraldton Aerodrome
Otes
Department of Chest Aviation
Geraldtin
Geraliltan
G. HW
Memy
Bete Fit Bratt
Ooreiuelee
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