End of Two Wars Forecast by Bank Official
Viscount Kano, London manager of the Japanese Specie Bank and vice chair of the Bank of International Settlements, predicted the European war would turn in the Allies' favor by Easter and the Sino Japanese conflict would end within a month with a magnanimous peace. He contrasted British and German resources noting Germany’s shrinking foreign investments and dwindling gold reserves, and warned that increased internal military demands would worsen civilian suffering.
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Viscount Hisaakira Kano
London
Japanese Specie Bank
Bank of International Settlements
Viscount Kane
Germany
Questioning German War Strategy Amid Resource Shortages
The speaker notes salt, food, and clothing scarcities and questions how Germany can sustain full dress air raids on Britain or France or a Maginot Line assault. He warns losses and psychological effects on Germans if Allied pressure grows, urging readiness.
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Germany
Britain
France
Maginot Line
Straw stronger than concrete claim shocks experts
An expert asserts compressed straw, processed in the state, is stronger than concrete or more durable than galvanized iron. Originating in Germany, the material uses abundant wheat byproducts and requires modest machinery. it can be used for walls floors roofs or storage containers for fruit and vegetables with evident economy.
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Earl
Germany
District Rainfall Records for 1908 to 1939
The excerpt compiles long series of rainfall totals by year and month across multiple districts from 1908 through 1939. It includes partial values, totals, and averages with numerous figures and abbreviations, reflecting a historical climatology table.
Food and the Family Health Talk by Dr Wallace
In a address by Dr H G Wallace, Senior Medical Officer of Health, the talk outlined the essentials of a healthy diet. He cited daily calorie needs from 3 600 for moderate work to 5 000 for hard labor and noted a cyclist once consumed about 40 000 calories a day. He grouped foods into six classes: proteins fats carbohydrates minerals water and vitamins, stressing about 100 g protein and 300 g carbohydrates daily. He explained protein’s role in tissue repair and growth, and encouraged varied sources to obtain all essential building blocks. A free booklet on Food and Nutrition is available from the Sydney Health Department.
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Department
H. G. Wallace
Agur
Jukeh
Marthen
Health Department
Sydney
Six Thousand Soldiers Receive Ovation In Sydney
Six thousand soldiers of the Second A.L.F. were cheered through Sydney streets yesterday. The Royal Australian Air Force plans a drive to enlist 1,287 ground personnel and unlimited tradesmen by February 15. The new Lord Mayor of Sydney Alderman Crick began duties on Tuesday. Beauty surgeons offer quick nose reshaping, while Londoners seek brisk walks during blackout. A neutral paper notes German boots are in short supply and French and British will supply socks. A camp joke mentions many sergeant majors and a raspy voice.
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A.lf
Sydney
Royal Australian Air Force
Alderman Crick
London
Angs
Flies Warned as Deadly Household Polluters
A public health notice urges immediate action against flies describing them as small yet deadly carriers of summer diseases. It advises closing doors and windows, thorough cleaning, and regular spraying with a product like Fly-Tox to keep homes free from these filth laden insects.
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Ns.w
Public Health Sys
Rough on Pups at McKellar's Paddock Lithgow Case
Poultry farmer Peter Giesler sold a well bred cattle bitch to Mr. Young of Littleton who let her roam back to her former home two miles away. She birthed seven pups and six were found dead with necks broken. The same morning the bitch reappeared with a live pup. she jumped at Giesler and seemed pleased to be home. The report ends with a caution about miscommunication.
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Peter Giesler
McKellar's
Lithgow
Mr. Young
Littleton
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Am.p. Society
A.M.P
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M.P. Society
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A.W. Sneddon
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Ale
Webb
New South Wales
Pitt Street
Sybary
Victoria & Pulteney
Taree
W. B. G. Davidson
T. M. Breckenridge
D. K. McLeod
Gloucester
Gloucester Advocate
P.O. Box
Yeor
Peby
Goa
Averdge
FOOD
Iately
Gloucester Electric Supply Co Ltd
Neora
P.C
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