Winter sports and bananas in early Australian notes
A Melbourne note column surveys a cold winter with sun bursts, reports Buffalo and Alpine scenes, and recalls tobogganing. It also discusses Queensland banana growers, Australian press law changes on public notices, and Dr Watson’s critique of the Federal Capital Commission plus historic Australian records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
Watson
Federal Capital Commission
Witson
Bruce Wi
Lothaw
Australia
Sydney Hospital
Agapiles Shire Council Debates Gravel Purchase
At the last meeting Cr Sudholg announced gravel work done in Mr J Taylor's paddock. Taylor protested paying per yard for the gravel. A motion by Mrs Grant and Byrne asked the council and clerk to pursue purchase of the gravel site in Taylor's paddock and report at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy. B. Sudholg
Agapiles
J. Taylor
Taylor
Cr Gill
Cr BR. Sudholg
Grant
Byrne
North Riding
Aml
Ford in England opens largest European aero plant in Dagenham
Construction has begun on Ford's giant Dagenham motor works in England. When completed it will be the largest in Europe, employing up to 150000 men and producing 200000 engines per year, signaling a major boost to British industry and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groat Men Furi
Dagenham
England
Uotor
Europe
Great Britain
America
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Tillock's Coffee Powder Promises Pure Fresh Beverage
Tillock's Powder advertises a pure foal producer beverage mix claiming a refreshing drink with instant preparation and no dregs. The copy urges readers to order a tin from a grocer to prove its excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillock
Neal
Tour Through the Mallee Report from Wilfred King and George Vickery
Messrs Wilfred King and George Vickery return from a tour of the Mallee and the Willivers region in Victoria. The report notes poor rainfall, scarce water, and weak farm prospects but sees some hope if decent rain arrives soon. The article mentions railway construction plans and describes harsh conditions across the Hindmarsh lake area and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred King
Melbourne
Millers
George Vickery
Ballarat
Victoria
Talarat
King
Murrayvillotinyen
Rodoutt
Nowtheste
Amd
Valles
Tapyitin
Matus
Uhem Richt
Mullee
Winnoeera
Doven
Wall
Ad- Javut
Mirwest
Lake
Hindmarsh
Bard Og
Consulting Engineer Appointment Debate Stirs Council
A council meeting debated appointing a combined secretary and engineer or separate roles. Estimates put the engineer salary at £425 plus £2100 travel, totaling around £805 per year for the dual post, with higher pay for a full engineer. The board discussed weekly inspections and salary conditions, selecting a separate engineer role at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. EL Vernon
Bailar
Wiginerr
Scillars
Dai
Vernon
Camilla
Torshesn
Simruwse
eOdretary
Cr. R. Sodbola
Early talkie era cinema sparks debate on future
A fragmented 1920s critique discusses the rise of synchronized sound films and their impact on stardom, technology, and audience expectations. Observers weigh limitations, talent, and production costs while envisioning a transformed entertainment landscape.
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Hore
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Iyrica
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Plover Road
Horsham
A Massey
Sireet
Horstiam
Aorsary Carriage Works
Bradshaw
Packemiths
Uchet Lee
Mnes Carket Lly Cr
MMI
TENCE
Baise Street
Hispebum. Mn
Ea, Boyle
Meare
Ures
Fight & Riley B
Horsham Phooey
Tonn
Canberra
Alps
Svilemeos
Huffalo
Dona Bunny
McThourne
Minas
Sum
Railways Department
Olistere
W. Horr
Queensland
Lanoens
Marthem New South Wales
Injestion
Warlos
Bristol
Anetra
Mike
John
Nfe
Mrr. Monfactan
Weof
West
Remlers
Council
W. G, Lucas
Roberts Avenue
Urquhart Berees
Jan. Tock
Uae
Liz Oas
Liz
Lst
Pai Thai Air
Lsu
Mui
The
Mallee
Gill
Budhole
Innilon
Olesen
Dioseph M. Srhemek
Abe
Warner
Mter
Hopender
Sehenek
Taf
Ratitee
Ives
Mary Pirkfordl
M. A. Fox
Massey-Harris CO
Baillie Spreat West
Dodge Brothers
Walter P. Chrysler
Reliance Motors
Geelong Wool Sales
Dennys
Ceelong
Hamlinos
Portland
Weterton
Rement
Willavrn
Hake Molae
Beaufort
Martlike
Cayen
Migwewua
Seat Poke
Swan Ti
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Nestle’s
Nestle
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