Master Spy Exposes World War I Censor Links
A German agent known as J C Silber spied from the London and Liverpool Censor Offices during World War I. He smuggled military and naval intelligence by covertly mailing sealed envelopes labeled Censor and using carbon cards to hide plans of shells submarines troop movements and tanks before they appeared publicly. His tale is recounted in The Invisible Weapons.
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London
Liverpool
Germany
Herr
J. C. Silber
Herr Silber
India
South Africa
Canada
Britain
War Office
Post Office
Mount Pleasant
Salishupy
Hnuec
Silber
Haymarket
France
Miracle tube promises to reduce atmospherics in devices
Mr. Tr. Watson Watt, head of the radio research station, unveiled at the Imperial Institute a “miracle tube” that aims to eliminate atmospherics from wireless receivers and reduce TV flicker. He predicted features that would scan storms within 800 miles, aid weather forecasting and safe long distance flight, locate distress ships, and jam enemy wireless stations, boasting speeds and oscillations far beyond current devices. The apparatus would cost about £7740.
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Tr. Watson Watt
Imperial ‘Institute
Watt
Scotland Yard
Government funds to combat rabbits in Peat Districts
State Government to provide 200000 to 250000 for rabbit control via Unemployment Relief and Settlers' Coordination Board. Minister Dunningham says advances to settlers for reproductive work are available. two thirds of a 0.8 million balance to be used against rabbit incursions. Grants up to 500, with 25 percent on wire netting and the rest on poisoning and digging out. Repayment over fifteen years at 3 percent interest.
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Labor and Industry
Dunningham
Unemployment Ficket Council
Britain’s railways plan streamlines and electric runs
Four major railway companies unveil modernization plans to revive fortunes. London and North Eastern and others test streamline trains and wind tunnel models of Flying Scotsman and hush-bush engines, plus sleeping cars with airflow control. Northern lines push electric service to Brighton and Worthing as Great Western outlines a 1.5 million pound upgrade including Cheltenham Flyer class engines and a fleet of motor road vehicles.
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Britain
London and North-Eastern Railway
Direcon, Midland and Scottish
National Physical Laboratory
Teddington
Strent
Soulem Railway
London
Brighton
Worthing
Great Western Railway
Back to the Bellinger carnival week at Bellingen
A local carnival week linked to the Agricultural Association Jubilee Show is planned in Bellingen with a monster carnival and tennis events. The week runs from March 18 with the Tupllee Show midweek, featuring motor tours and scenic views on the Bellinger River. Residents and visitors are urged to contact the secretary for full particulars.
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Bellingen
Belfiner
Bellinger
Agricultural Association
Wil
Myle-street
Rel- Ingen
Musical Happiness Our Birthright
A promotional piece extols music as a source of joy and calls for broad musical access. It promotes Palings extended payment plan for instruments delivered to homes with easy instalments. Notification invites inquiries at 78 80 Hunter Street Newcastle.
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Ife
Hunter Street
Newcastle
Explosion at Sydney Depot Targets Romanian Petrol Stock
A blast struck the Relignite ham depot of OW Indust ries in Glide Point Sydney on Saturday night. A gelignite horn exploded near tanks holding about 1000 gallons of petrol. The detonation caused little damage. stock remained unharmed. Watchman Frederick Simmons reported the event, aided by searchlights. Detective-sergeant Parmeter noted a narrow approach path outside the depot walls.
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OW Industries
Glide Point
Sydney
Australia
Frederick Simmons
Gold purchases rise as Melbourne mint shifts over 1932
High gold prices drive record intake of old jewellery in 1932 with 439,634 ounces valued at 41,853,763. Melbourne mint bought about 12,000 ounces weekly in March but fell to 3,000 weekly later, while most refined gold is shipped overseas via the Commonwealth Bank.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Bank
Silk Fashioned Fiosr Footwear in Bond's Sale
In Bond's store a well-known Australian line and a French Nudy Rendez-vous style are listed in light brown Arab and Gunmetal tones. Normally priced 6/12, now offered at 4/11 per pair.
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Bond
Rail travel expansion plans spark railway sales push
A London based plan led by Ashton Davies aims to boost railway travel and sale of railway excursions. The movement, supported by the Sales Managers Association in Linith, envisions a surge in domestic tours, youth travel, and extended touring, with an emphasis on lower fares and flexible passage for a growing generation.
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Ain
Leulmetil
Ashton Davies
Vial
Army of Saleoniey
Davies
Bales Moyager's
Linith
Enid
Minhien
Tabie
England
Srotherd
Daly
London, Midland
Moniny Mises
Porpoises Surprise Surfers At Moth Beach New Year
A school of porpoises near Bellinger River astonished New Year Beachgoers at Moth Beach. About six or seven animals rode the first waves with the surfers, narrowly avoiding contact and then turning back seaward as the wave broke.
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Moth Beach
Bellinger River
Nimber
Grong Grong Station Sale Near Wagga Falls Third-Party Price
The Grong Grong station of 21 000 acres near Wagga was sold last week for about £100 000 to Mr A Vickery of Sydney. The property, once owned by the late Michael Hogan and partners, had long been in the Guest family's hands. It is regarded as among the best properties on the Murrumbidgee frontage.
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Grong Grong Station
Wagga
A. Vickery
Sydney
Michael Hogan
Grong Grong
Murrumbidgee
Kangaroo Turnetie Angers Clergy On Sunday Sermon
Rev Fredo, a Methodist minister, denounced his congregation from the pulpit on a Sunday night for ignoring spiritual advisers. He was shocked as listeners burst into laughter, and the minister himself joined in the merriment.
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Fredo
Ita
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