Petrol Tax and War Costs Spark Government Debate
A wartime petrol tax discussion reveals rising fuel revenues and a £500,028,000 valuation with a £343,1077 sterling increase over motor expenses. Reports indicate a potential petrol tax rise exceeding £8,004,000 for the year, with £2,000,000 aid under federal programs. Officials warn that continuing higher petrol taxes could fuel road funding through the Commonwealth, urging relief measures.
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H. Watron
Uflebol
Bia
Haumal
Watson
Swat
Dictatorial Attitude Criticised by Teachers Federation
A West Wyalong Agricultural Show meeting condemned the Teachers Federation opposition to competitive shows as dictatorial. Delegates urged ongoing school work remain non competitive for exhibitions while noting federation pressure to alter schedules and entries. The critique highlighted tensions between federation policy and local show practices.
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West Wyalong
Croatell
L. Chandler
Eppaasifinn
Iiamios Patou
Federa
JW. Parker
Jury faulted for leniency in theft case ruling
A Supreme Court jury was accused of taking pity on a thief by granting conditional custody after imposing a 16 pound fine and collecting fees. Jurors showered the judge’s chair with coins while the gavel struck, an act described as unprecedented in New Zealand courts for 40 years.
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Sre
Supreme Court
New Zealand
Canterbury headmaster urges public exams reform
The Canterbury Boys High School headmaster A. W Ushert advocates reform of public examinations. He stresses practical preparation for life and criticizes sentimental approaches, calling for clear results and a steady, workmanlike method in schooling and assessment.
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A. Wushert
Canterbury Boys High School
Coshert
Evaerut
Hur
Thisehgh
Thorne Marti Om Plates Recovered By Rubbing Gem
A fragmentary note describes restoring plates by rubbing one gem with a work dipped in dump walt. Details are unclear and no additional facts or names are established in the readable text.
Turbulent Markets Report From Australia and Domnions
Market notes discuss wool demand and synthetic materials, with callers noting health concerns and loyalty to the empire. Coronation preparations spread to the Dominions, Sydney designs praised, and buyers seek suitable wool staples. Prices remain firm for Bradford yarns while Australian sales run June seventh to tenth.
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Arhuley Bell
Badgerys Lumby
Tandon Suloa
Gore
Japan
Howe
Orientil
Sydney
Back to Woy Woy Weekends Draw Visitors in 1997
Woy Woy hosts a week of festivities from late October to early November aiming to draw thousands of visitors and former residents. The program offers a hand contest, baby show, children's day, fireworks, carnival events, sports, dances, and concessions on rail fares. The festival celebrates the opening of the work and a new bypass road project with an estimated £20,000 spent. Organisers invite inquiries for rail concessions and participation details.
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Willstone
Kondreda
Way Way
Venivn of Australia
Ben Hnul
Tanta
Fragmented Recipe Fragments About Plums and Vegetables
Incoherent OCR style text mentions plums and vegetables with unclear steps. It references covering a dish tightly with a wet cover and mentions nails forks and dishes but provides no clear recipe sequence or actionable cooking details. The content is garbled and does not yield a coherent, usable cooking instruction.
Inter Schools for Farmers Plans at Hawloathary College
Inter schools for farmers are proposed at Hawloathary Agricultural College from 22nd June. Courses include Poultry farming, hay production, and pig care with a fee about 8/10 and 2/6. Open to men and women over 16, no exams. practical instruction in simple language, residence required from the first date. Apply to Under Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Box Ma GPO Sydney, by mid- month date.
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Hawloathary Agel Ruttarat College
Emutry
Department of Agriculture
Box
G.P.O
Rydney
Mures
Ghost story of haunted yew tree in South Beested churchyard
In South Beested parish a centuries old yew tree near the churchyard is linked to local folklore. Women supposedly carved with legends of a ghost that haunts the hollow trunk and a 1000 year history of lurking spirits. The present sexton says the ghost story persists though the tree has been tied to a recent burial under its roots.
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Englnd
South Beested
Sumer
Loral
Wonders of a Face of Cards and Their Arrangements
An expert mathematician explores the vast number of card arrangements distributing a deck to four players thirteen each. The article illustrates with a thought experiment: if Earth’s population dealt cards endlessly for 100 million years, they would still be far from exhausting the count of essentially different deals.
Local Property Trespass Warnings From Several Names
Notices warn trespassers and poachers against entering properties including Copnor Glenmore Rock Mbueye and Wy areas. Prosecution without mercy for removing wood interfering with fences or locking gates. Night shooters and hunters cautioned. previous permissions withdrawn. Names include Max Turner J McCrossin A W Schaefer W M Grills and Dean. Published 1926.
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A. W. G. Schaefer
Glenmore
Rock Mbueye
W. M. Grills
Notices to Trespassers at Rabbiting Estate
All persons are warned again at Rabbiting, shooting off funt in property Rosebuck without permission. Offenders will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Jo Parsons & Son, Wandsworth.
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Paersons
Funt
JO. Parsons & Son
Wandsworth
Caution Notice on Property Titles and Receivership
Notiva issue warns of an impending action affecting properties with names resembling eitouwhrook Abertall Waren oy and MS Mitchell. The notice states changes will occur after specified dates and mentions associated parties TF GRILLS T/5 103, signaling constraints on transfers or claims.
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Notiva
Abertall
Mitchell
Trespass Warning at Rynnde Farm Llangothbin Estate
Administrators of the Was Estate warn that any person on Rynnde Farm property is trespassing. Interference with farm operations and shooting rabbits violate terms. Previous permission withdrawn. offenders will be prosecuted under law.
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WAS
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