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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1936
Page
4
The article portrays Kemalists guiding Turkey toward modernization. A Konya elementary school near the author’s window shows mixed classes, Latin-script Turkish, and no religion taught. Mustafa tells of free education and a shift from Arab script to a secular modern system.
Mustafa witnesses a mixed Turkish school class and sings of equality between girls and boys. He notes the sight of a reforming Turkey with teachers and professionals shaping the republic while reflecting on Atatürk, the Bust, and patriotic unity.
British United Press reports public executions in Peking draw crowds and dramatic scenes under the Bridge of Heaven. Condemned men face the wall as soldiers fire. some show bravado while others buckle under fear. cases include a cat burglar dubbed Little White Monkey and a Communist youth shot after court-martial.
Street and Parish Ltd issues acknowledgement for a free booklet offer. The notice confirms distribution details and eligibility while outlining how recipients can request the booklet or contact the company for further information.
Mr. Stevens former Premier and Treasurer of New South Wales arrived in Sweden on August 22 for a state visit. He toured industrial sites including Svenska A.B. Cas, Svenska Elektriska A.B., and Alta-Laval Separator Works, noting Sweden’s dairy and power industries and potential ties to Australia. He attended a state banquet and studied Swedish practices in power, dairy, and agricultural machinery.
London Customs House officers recount clever smuggling schemes on ships including diamonds stuffed in bicycle tyres, hollow golf clubs, and shoes. They note persistent clever criminals and varied tricks by travelers, stewards, and even women to hide gems aboard.
Since 1905 the Young Australia League has organized tours for thousands of youths across Australia and abroad. The program includes a Trans Australian Railway trip to Western Australia and a Sydney tour with visits to Garden Island warships and city sites. Costs range from £5 19s 3d to £10 for different legs, with special gates for certain attendees.
In Hobart Tasmania relatives of the late George Herbert Midson report a life assurance policy with the A M P Society for 100 pounds that remained in force despite no premiums for nine and a half years. The policy was burned in 1934, but later paid Mrs Midson 102 pounds 18 shillings 8 pence after bonuses and interest on advances.
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