Recovery seen in rail finances despite peak deficit
Latest figures show a recovery of 2,289,512 pounds in two years with an estimated current year deficit of 2,886,093 after a 500,000 government contribution toward development lines. The report notes a 1,035,389 improvement from last year and a 2,239,912 drop from the 4,564,605 peak in 1931-32, crediting wage cuts and staff retrenchment for the gains. The government expects an extra 1,000,000 monthly passengers due to fares from November 1.
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Interast
Australia
Oil Beneath Britain Could Yield Vast American Style Fields
Engineer James A. Hampson of Horwich argues that deep coal measures in South Lancashire and Kent hide vast oil reservoirs. He says oil there is thick and requires heat to flow, proposing an electro chemical heating method to unlock and bring it to the surface. He plans trials in the Wigan district, noting his family ties there and confidence in locating the richest strikes.
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Wigan
James A. Hampson
Horwich
Great Britain
Hampson
Lancashire
Kent
Britain
Germany
Abunisnen
Derbyshire
Gloucester Growth and Local Pride Letter to the Editor
A letter reflects on Gloucester as a rural town evolving into a city of tomorrow speakers urge local expenditure and patriotism. The writer emphasizes supporting local shops and Australian-made products to sustain the community and its traders.
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Gloucester
Tally
Tasomorrow
Lncal
Man revived after heart stopped during operation inquest
Frederick Wolfe aged 65 nearly died from a cancer operation at Bagthorpe Infirmary when respiration ceased and the heart stopped. After opening the stomach doctors massaged the heart for about five minutes, and breathing returned though he later died from lung and heart failure. Coroner recorded verdict.
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Aly
Nottingham
Frederick Wolfe
Bagthorpe Infirmary
A. H. Johns
Agaim
St. George‘s Hospital
London
Mr. Wolfe
Hite
Bagthorpe
Audlre
Awol
Beiture
Burmans year 5,00 London children will Creat Wesehwot
Burmans year collection in London prompts cautious educational planning as local authorities address welfare, schooling, and child protection. Officials emphasize safeguarding, inclusive classrooms, and community support to ensure safe, quality learning environments for urban youth.
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London
Wesehwot
Aeavin Aye
Wonderful dog Dewet speaks three languages and rescues
A jet black Geshian police dog named Dewet, aged four and a half, can understand German French and English commands. He saved a child from a pond and is praised for gentleness with children. A wealthy American offered £2500 to hire him, but his owner Mrs Girdwood says he is worth more. Dewet is to perform publicly in July including a fire rescue stunt with a hose.
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Amberley
Iy Ikon
Sieand
Dewet
Girdwood
Anthrax warning issued to cattle breeders in NSW
The United Pure-Hreri wairy Cattle Breeders Association of NSW reports a letter from the Chief Veterinary Surgeon warning of anthrax samples packed for Glenfield Research Station. It urges members to notify district inspectors if anthrax deaths are suspected and to follow strict postal regulations to minimize infection risk.
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United Pure-Hreri Wairy Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nsw
Glenfield
T- 18
Max Henry
Tull
Strangest neighbours revealed in Dorking bigamy case
In Holmwood three miles apart, Charles Furlonger and his first wife Helen lived unseen for years. At Dorking Police Court on April 19, he was ordered to pay 3s weekly to his first wife. arrears of 440 pounds were noted, but no bigamy charge was issued, left to police discretion.
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Dorking
Srey
Charles Furlonger
Outtyiys
Holmwood
Maghbours
Wurlonger
Nuit
Barking
Furlonger
Furtonger
Portsmouth
Gibraltar
Helen Furlonger
Flint Hill
Purlonger
The Doctor's Writing Dinner Invitation
An invitation to dinner to the new doctor yields an illegible reply. The hostess worries the doctor has not yet answered. The husband suggests taking the letter to a chemist who can read doctors' handwriting, and the chemist provides a prescription like 3/4 as payment.
London Transport fleet numbers at a glance
Passengers are served by the London Transport Board using 3156 carriages 5312 omnibuses 2518 tramcars 459 motor coaches and 60 trolley buses according to a recent count.
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London Transport Board
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Peete
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Flemington
Wike “Grain
G.P.O
Era
Homebush Yards
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
Winchcombe, Carson
Bridge St
Advocate
Dodgers
THE
Gloucester Advocate
Barrington ST
N.S.W. Rail Finances
Rian
Ty Nee Price
Paling
Hunter ST
Newcastle
Hwa
Landis
Blue Bird Cafe
Pha
Nay Ays
Nevertire
Chaffcutters
Seana
Beaven
Lister
Woods
Childen
Golden
St. Gloucester
Choley
Corbetts
Sunshine Cafe
F. Latton
Young Stre Sydney
New South Wales
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Walt
Wopo
Ras
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F. A. Isaac
F. A. Isaac Builder & Undertaker
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D.K. Redman & Sons
Dairyman's
W. H. Young
Barrington
T. Hicks
Trucking, & General Commission
M. Thurlow
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