Night of carnival fuels Gloucester Red Cross fundraiser
A large crowd enjoyed a lively charity carnival on the Gloucester Park grounds to aid the Red Cross. The event featured stalls, games, a lucky wheel, a tennis putt, raffles, costumes, and a preopening procession led by the Gloucester Band and Red Cross groups. Mrs Onslow opened the affair with praise for Red Cross work and local organizers led by Mrs Hogg and Mr J L Hogg, with Mr Hedoir Gray assisting.
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Gloucester Red Cross
Arsenal
Amemitiuin
Furth
Joe
Gloucester Brass
Marsh
Star Theatre
Turner's
Gloucester
Dr. Munro
Hawk
Muriel White
Red Cross
Melody
A. J. White
Mims D. Evans
M. Hogg
M. White
Miss Martin
Dr. Mimra
Park
Shire
Walter Bennett
Arthur Onslow
Onslow
Oustow
Dulcie Haselwool
D. R. Waddell
Tia
Bennett
J. L. Hogg
Hedoir Gray
Weapons and political barb wove through war of words
A report describes a spectrum of deadly weapons seized in public and private crime including a liquid ammonia filled water pistol and a telescopic pistol with chemical bullets. It notes past arrests of a car thief wielding a hazed pipe and a sword-stick, and recalls a speech where a Queensland premier was labeled the Mad Mullah of Australian politics amid a parody sung at the dinner.
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Sydney
Paris
Carhief
Mullah
Queensland
Auld
Sydney land valuations to be reduced in city and suburbs
The Valuer General's Department begins revaluing properties in Sydney leading to large cuts for thousands of properties. Reductions expected from 5 to 35 percent with the unimproved capital value averaging about 124 percent. A cable reports the luxury liner Bermuda, 19,000 tons, valued at £1,500,000, destroyed by fire at Belfast docks Friday morning. The blaze was visible for miles, leaving only the blackened hull. Bermuda had been under repairs for earlier fire damage on June 17.
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Sydney
Bermuda
Belfast
Governments and Communism in Australia under scrutiny
A 1930s Australian period piece argues both Commonwealth and New South Wales governments harbor a lenient stance toward Communists. It contrasts this with calls for a New Guard to defend law and order, noting the Senate debate in Canberra and urging public vigilance against perceived communist influence in universities and public schools.
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Commonwealth
New South Weales
N.S.W
Bous Ines
Senate
Canberra
Bourke
Dubbo
Galterings
Petit
Bird Protection Law Enforcement Warns Dealers
Vhce Chief Secretary issued nine warnings against illegal bird trafficking. He noted dealers offering magpie Konkahurras cranes and seagulls for sale. All these birds are protected and possession could incur a fine.
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Vhce
United Australia Churches Move To Form One Church
The Congregational Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Australia discuss uniting under the name The United Church of Australia. Negotiations proceed after a Melbourne meeting of the Congregational Union. Supportors cite long history of unity in Canada as a model. Presbyterians split support 60 percent, but momentum remains strong.
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Australia
Suecesatul
United Church of Australia
Congregational Union
Melbourne
J. W. Burton
Methodist Mission Society
Sydney
Upton
Canada
Russians seek romance as youth turn from patios to books
In Soviet Russia youth grow tired of patios and yearn for novels with happy endings. Recent visitor reports say young people seek sources of love and escape through literature. A large-scale social shift hints at changing cultural tastes amid state influence and political questions.
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Russia
Willy
Jouve
Turkey moves to require health certificates for marriage
The report claims Turkey is becoming progressive by adopting modern science rules. It notes women gaining rights, veiling restrictions easing, and a new marriage health certificate from municipal doctors to verify physical and mental fitness.
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Torey
Turkey
White butterfly cloud blankets Montagnar plain in France
A rare event in Montagnar Herault France sees a dense swarm of white butterflies settle on the plain. The air becomes thick with insects as they lay on the ground several inches deep and clog spokes and radiators. It is the first such occurrence in France and draws great interest.
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Montagnar
Herault
France
Cara
Sydney fat cattle market at Humush improves prices
Commercial News reports Humubush fat cattle sale on 20th November saw firmer values with prices advancing. 20 Black Polled and Durham cattle sold for M S Kennedy at Aberdeen, averaging about £10 4s, top leverage of the day. Pigs at Sydney sales totalled 1050 head with market firm, baconers 42-55s per head, porkers 17-40s. Calves 260 penned, market firm at best, prime calves 27s6d-32s6d, good 19s6d-23s, medium 12s8d-16s6d, heavy calves 98s6d-47s6d.
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Sydney
Warmers & Graziers
Humubush
M. S. Kennedy
Upper
Rouchell
Aberdeen
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Victor Ratio Battery Sets for Sale at Paling’s Sydney
Up-to-date notice promotes guaranteed battery sets for sale with easy terms. Contact Paling’s at 898 George Street, Sydney for particulars.
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George Street
Sydney
Tax plan hints at heavy estate taxation above £5000
State ministerial circles indicate the government may push legislation for heavy taxation on large estates to force subdivision. A graded tax likely on estates over £5000, with exemptions for the western division, Crown lands, and irrigation areas. A similar bill was once introduced but not completed before dissolution.
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Legisiation
Lang
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