Barrington Tops Tourists slated for Newcastle connection
W A Baker and Albert Gollison of the Upper Munter Barrington Tops Road League visited Newcastle and were hosted by the Newcastle Auto Club. They reported Southern friends want a connecting road from Newcastle to the Barrington Tops, with plans for a large party in November and some Ashby tourists already indicating intent to join.
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Newcastle
Barrington Tops
Mesare W. A. Baker
Albert Golliaon
Munter-Barrington
Scone
Upfer Hunteriva
Hunter
Honor for Tom Skeyhill Receives Australian Honor
Tom Skeyhill of Hamilton Victoria known as a leading youth figure in western world movements is named honorary secretary general by an American university. The ceremony drew about 10 000 attendees with flags and many prominent Americans present. Skeyhill, a youngest recipient, once joined the Kelahth Infantry Battalion and trained with Australian troops in Egypt before participating in the Gallipoli landing.
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Seftion
Tom Skeyhill
Hy An Amyan
Hamilton
Victoria
Wer
Egypt
Gallipon
Fords Forty Hours and the Five Day Week
The New York American reports Henry Ford endorsing a five day week with forty hours, no Saturday work, and a six dollar daily minimum wage. He argues shorter hours boost prosperity and says the nation is ready to adopt a five day workweek across industry. He notes wages should reflect progress, not a minimal standard.
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America
Sreglor
Ford
Gloucester's Fallen Soldiers Tribute Poem Fragment
Fragmentary verses honor Gloucester’s fallen soldiers with a crested river memorial vivid in sentiment. The piece mourns those away on foreign soil and recalls gallant lads while the stream and winds convey enduring love and pride. Some scattered lines mention journeys, bridal colors, and species notes from distant topics.
Fate of native bears faces Queensland policy shift
A Queensland report laments annual native bear killings for fur and notes government actions to ban shooting this year. It criticizes past carnage from possum pelts, cites 5 000 000 possums slaughtered, and urges humane, scientific trade practices to protect young bears and ensure population recovery.
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Queensland
Australia
Queenalani
Gloucester hotel money case ends with jury verdict
The Poll Court remitted the matter for retrial over a money claim by Sydney Harcourt Eltercamp against Higson. The jury found for the plaintiff, awarding £456 6s 2d after hearing that money was misapplied in relation to the Royal Hotel, Gloucester, with Mumfrey acting as a holder of the license and Christenson implicated in a misdirection of funds.
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Foster Halston
Sydney Harcourt Eltercamp
Herves Higson
Moi
Hignon
Wiselleat
Royal Hotel
Glanconten
Christenson
Mumfrey
Nlaintiff
Windeyer
Mr. Colling
V. S. Raves
Alex Thomson
K.C
Mr. Baitham
PF. ¢. Emanuel
Rules For Safety Negligence At Moree Mall Disaster
Inquest testimony alleges crew of the goods train neglected safety measures linked to the Moree Mall disaster. Inspector Heery cited detarimental documents and failed braking actions as the rear car separated, with Hayled's attempts at hand brakes failing as the train proceeded at speed.
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Moree Mall
Heery
Murcurundi
Inspector Heery
Mc.Heery
Population of Australia in 1926 estimates by States
Mr. Wickens, Commonwealth Actuary, presents estimated populations for States and Territories as of June 30 1926. NSW 2,347,746. Victoria 4,005,473. Queensland 879,496. South Australia 50MATB. West Australia 375,158. Tasmania 209,378. Northern Territory 173. Federal Capital Territory Australia total 6,043. Australia’s June 20 1925 figure was 3,929,288, with total annual increase 114,036 (59,652 males and 94,084 females). Natural increase contributed 78,627 and net migration 36,009. Since April 4 1924 Australia’s population rose 608,190, with births-over-deaths 426,744 (70 percent) and arrivals-over-departures 181,446 (30 percent). Average annual growth about 2 percent.
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Wickens
Commonwealth Stultativina Amt Actuary
Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
West Australia
Tasmania
Territoral
Sinister figure in home life and moral backlash
A verbose excerpt in a London Evening Standard column discusses Prohibition’s perceived menace to domestic peace, portraying a threatening, aversive figure. It links law evasion by youths and a girl’s dilemma to broader social decay, mentioning specific local events and a court case amid critiques of moral panic.
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Vera Beringer
Evening Standard
London
Praiibltion
Gother
Reduction in Rates Moves Through Legislature
Mr Lang argued in the Legislature last week that the reduction of the Workers' Compensation Act would apply to certain industries including timber obtaining, saw mills,Feathings and metallifeegns. The description lists rates per month per unit and various grades of work with percentages and cents. The text is garbled but references rate cuts, state action, and a 1936 timeline with names and figures.
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Lang
Haier
Breukinas
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Public Testimony
In gratitude for relief from backache and kidney pains thousands publicly recommend Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs Soper of Dungog testifies of long illness with kidney weakness and says twelve bottles cured her. ten years later a slight return prompted renewed use with complete relief. Sold by chemists at 3/0 per bottle or by mail from Foster-McClellan Co. Sydney.
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Soper
Eliza Street
Dungos
Ames
Song
Dean
Dom
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilon Street
Sydney
Doan
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