World Oil Industry Discussed At Gloucester Rotary
Mr Pengelly spoke on the World Oil Industry to the Gloucester Rotary Club. He traced crude oil use from ancient Mesopotamia to modern fuels, noting growth in production, key regions like Venezuela and the Middle East, and Australia’s vast yet small fraction of global output. He cited billions of gallons yearly and a payroll impact of tens of millions in Australia.
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Mesopotamia
Pennsylvania
Babylon
Marco Polo
Caucaus
North America
Pengelly
U.S.A
O.b.a
Venezuela
Middle East
Chemical
Fabrica
Glaan
Australia
Pennelly
Roger Garner
Stan Brennan
Philippines on brink as corruption fuels discontent
In a Read ers Digest piece, Blake Clark warns corruption across Quirino's cabinet mirrors a China in embryo. He cites inflated wealth, bribery, and graft from officials, banks, and immigration rings, while Huk insurgents gain traction amid deteriorating governance.
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Philippines
Blake Clark
China
Quirino
Clark
Senate
Aveling
The
Republic
Avelina
Leste
Islands
Manilla
Halls of
Congress
Huks
Red Army of the Philippines
People’s Army of Liberation
Tien
New South Wales Butter and Cheese Output Dips
Butter production in New South Wales factories is low. Distributors import large amounts from Victoria and Queensland to meet demand. Imported butter is mostly satisfactory. NSW is not expected to be self supporting in butter until next September or October. Cheese production is also low, with large interstate consignments arriving to bolster local supplies.
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New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Department of Agriculture
Desperate plight of Giro Kauthy folk cut off by river
Deputation to Ploucestor Shire Council tells of isolation for Giro area residents unable to cross the Barnard River. Woolgrowers Jim Hannaford and Jack Hanmer press for urgent action on Willow Tree deviation, relief funding, and river crossings while detailing packhorse transport, dairy disruptions, and hospital access issues affecting families and workers.
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Aetilers
Ploucestor
Willow Tree
Jim Hannaford
Kauthi
Jack Hanmer
Field
Giro
Hanmer
Gloucester
Hannaford
Shire Council
Koellera
Acroga
Barnard
Dr. Breese
Geer
Works Committee
Mr. Hannaford
Breese
Moore
Farley
Department
Hauthi
Fordham
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Rotary Club
H. Thornton
Market Street
Denison St. Gloucester
Bull
Borden
Charitable
Beverage
Garner
Mercery
Garners
Sweeny Bros
Majestic Bakery
da Tika
Dee
Moffat-Vertue
J. Bennett
Golden Gate
T. L. Dare
Mullen
DON Mills
King Street, Gloucetter
Casen
Snoman
Lowry’s
RAYON
Lowry
Church Street
Triumph
Vanguard
Ferguson Tractors and Implements
Dombkins Bros. Motor Body Builders
REP Spray Painters
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