British Aircraft For Argentina Prentice Trainer Contract
Argentina signs a nearly one million pound deal with Percival Aircraft Limited in Buenos Aires for a substantial fleet of Prentice trainer planes. The Prentice becomes Argentina Air Force’s standard basic trainer, following Britain and India in adopting the model. The single-engine monoplane supports Gipsy Queen engines and includes VHF radio and blind landing equipment.
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Buenos Aires
Percival Aircraft, Limited
Argentina
Britain
Royal Air Force
India
Bangalore
Hindustan Aircraft Co
Prentices
Percival
Luton
Soviet's New Flight of Fancy and Past Inventions
A fragmented historical clipping discusses Soviet claims of early aviation innovations and contrasts them with Wright Brothers and Edison. It notes purported Soviet achievements like a multi engine monoplane and electric flight, framing them as a tribute to Russian proletariat progress and nostalgia for past feats.
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Wright Brothers
Thomas Edison
Tuberich
Jan Alexander Graham
Dell
Ox Ta Mossow
Moscow
Tolstoys
Dostolev- Sidneyev
Afvalaky
Mercy and Justice Debate on Town Council
A council debate over re employment of workers sent away sparked by a female member who urged a stricter course under the law. Georgie Henshel quoted Shakespeare to argue mercy should govern punishment, while others pushed for harsher action.
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Se Moss
O Eoarthway
Bt Cocuwall
Georgie Hensshel
Bbceries
Britain
Not a Fact Invention Claim Ignored By Americans
A fragment discusses the belief that the United States holds patent on inventiveness and notes Australia’s claim to a preweight map. It also mentions a British racer and the idea that know-how is not solely tied to one country or the fire received, but to broader invention.
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United States
Australia
Rome
Britain
Rising prices dominate parliamentary debate in Australia
A political correspondent notes that in a dull week of Parliament, rising prices and reduced incentives dominated discussions. Critics push for government responsibility, wage reforms, and tax cuts to boost production, while subsidies withdrawal and price controls spark debate about future policy and voters’ stance on economic change.
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Reat
Australia
Otto
Australis
Pola
Menzout
Stronger American Competition In Newcastle Wool Market
Report from Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes stronger competition from America for merino wools at Newcastle sales. Prices have tended upward, with favorable outlook amid broader supply constraints and ongoing export disruptions affecting Sydney shipments.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Dai Siadoms
Haff Gorwties
Nurhery
America
Newcastle
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Fair Shares after World War II Sir Stafford Cripps Speech
Sir Stafford Cripps, Chancellor of the Exchequer, urged fair shares in postwar life during a remarks in Parliament, noting world peace survivors must rebuild living standards and more evenly distribute necessities to aid those most in need. He warned progress remains insufficient.
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Sir Stafford ‘Cripps
Exchequer
American Farmers Set New Production Records in 1948
American farmers reported record crop outputs in 1948 driven by improved techniques and favorable weather, with total crops at 187 percent of 1932 levels and wheat nearing a historic peak. The Agriculture Department signaled a strong 1949 winter wheat forecast as price supports at 90 percent parity underpin farm income.
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Agricultural Department
Horse in the House Causes Hospital Stay for Owner
An irregular report notes a horse incident in St London where the animal ended up at a temporary stable with owner Kenneth Farey. The horse’s owner was hospitalized, delaying reunion plans as authorities and a BBC program discuss the case. Local friends Lewgie search for Kenneth, hoping for a swift recovery and reunion once Fare leaves hospital.
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St. London
Jorses
Partourn
Mr. Farey
Port
Lewgie
Vanle
Kenneth Nenghy
Mr. Fare
Henschel
Britain
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von GN PI
Wright Brothers One
Hay
Partenaires
Joe Svursted
Glhries
Vaal Rose
Ant AG
Aligitly Kasson Dacula
Phiiny
Ike
Abe
Honda
Enysuil
Anne
Avatar
Altes
Geitish Wen! Federation
Cope
Atrisan
Trinen
Garman
Neering
Storemen and Packers Union
Bridge Straat
G. O. Parnham
Gertain
A.m.lsgf
Amle
Australian, Mercantile, Land & Finance Coy. Ltd
Bligh Street
Biaches
Newlassle Walga
Moree Henty
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