Marian Oil Company Expands Australian Manufacturing Network
The Marian Oil Company supports side pump makers employing many Australians by sourcing supplies locally. It buys over 1,500,000 cans yearly and imports metal hose, petrol strainers, roofing, and distribution equipment. The Birkenhead plant in South Australia cost £190,000 to install, with £65,000 spent on 18 months of extensions. The company operates five plants in Fremantle, Melbourne, Britain, Brisbane, and Birkenhead, creating a dedicated oil compounding industry in South Australia.
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Marian Oil Company
Indust
Australia
Ransport
Birkenhead
South Australia
Egun
South Australiia
Fremantle
Melbourne
Britney
Brisbane
Lamb Marking Device Promises Efficient Flock Tagging
Central Queensland grazer J Y Saannen demonstrated a new lamb marking contrivance in a peeped cradle frame that holds lambs securely during ear marking and tail work. Five workers using multiple cradles mark over 500 lambs per hour with minimal waste and simple installation under 15 per cradle.
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J. Y. Saannen
Queensland
Ip & Woment
Boliler
Castrator
Tarhoy
Rodney Showns
McClelland Wins Wimmera Seat After Tense Town Hall Clash
Nearly 100 electors gathered at Bt. Arnaud Town Hall for the Wimmera declaration as McClelland of the U C P defeated Dowsley of the Ind. by 28,008 to 17,342. A heated post election exchange saw Morgan denounce McClelland amid claims of dirty campaigning. Morgan vowed to challenge him at the next election.
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Arnaud
For Wimmera
Messrs. Dowsley
Lockhart
McCann
A. W. Morgan
McClelland
Mr Morgan
Morgan
Secthellena
Mr. Morgan
W. Meagher
U.C.P
Dowsley
Imd
Meagher
U.ai
Hans
Mr. McClelland
Mr. Dowsley
Melelland
Mildura
Roman Catholica
Noha
Suppersary
Dirty Mac
McClellandro
Dr. Bert
Tenant denied rent free continuation amid boarders case in Sydney
Magistrate refused the tenant's plea to stay rent free after a year upon learning from the owner that the tenant kept boarders. Separately, NAW State Lottery Director Mr Whiddon says lottery tickets have been forged and sold wholesale in Victoria and has notified Melbourne detective office.
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Sydney
NAW
Whiddon
Victoria
Melbourne
Spring color parade at luncheon highlights wardrobes
A prewar luncheon showcased a magnificent range of new spring colors. Featured hues included flame poppy ester green carmine angora red white billiard green and three striking purples. The palette was applied to various women’s wear pieces.
Rolls Royce Receivership Sought Against American Firm
New York January 5 Bond holder Lewes Mr Marks Hurwitz filed for a receivership in equity for Rolls-Royce of America Inc alleging default on principal and interest He claims the firm is solvent but lacks assets to meet obligations and that assets fell from 6 million dollars in November 1930 to under 4 million a year later Rolls-Royce of America was organized in 1919 under agreement with Rolls-Royce Ltd of London to manufacture car chassis and engines.
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New York
Lewes
Marks Hurwitz
Rolls-Royce of America Inc
Hurwitz
Rolls-Royce Ltd
London
Sciliools May Close Amid Chicago Financial Turmoil
Chicago in January faces potential public school closures as civic funds run dry to cover half month pay for Christmas. Citizens protest disruption of education while officials bid to restore city credit and reopen schools. Banks refuse tax warrants while two radio stations plan lectures to replace classroom work if closures persist.
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Chicago
Civic and
Sehevl Board Treasuries
Civic
Peressarr
Cheers for Colors at Surrey Docks Turbulent Protest
Three Communist agitators attempted to rally 500 dock workers at Surrey docks during a lunch hour. They climbed a box to taunt strikers and were met with pro worker chants and a shower of colored powder. Police escorted the trio to a tram as spectators laughed and threw small paper bags of powder.
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London
Ami
Darkland
Surrey Docks
Russia
Dockers
Berlin Deputy Walter Frank Sentenced for Inciting Ruhr Strike
Berlin reports Walter Frank a Communist Reichstag deputy received 14 weeks in prison for a speech in the Ruhr region that urged workers to strike. The ruling underscores postwar political tensions and the crackdown on dissent.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Walter Frank
Ruhr
Graf Zeppelin to Sydney for Harbor Bridge opening
London reports commander Dr. Eckener keen to fly the Graf Zeppelin to Sydney for the harbor bridge opening. Mooring at Richmond Airport or Hargreave Park possible, while Darwin or Perth mooring issues loom. Hamburg America says no plan for a Sydney flight, Pernambuco trip planned for March but flexible for Australia.
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London
Eckener
Graf Zeppelin
Sydney
Harbor Bridge
Richmond
Aero Club
Hargreave Park
Darwin
Perth
Zeppelin Company
Pernambuco
200 Talkies to Be Made in British Studios This Year
The Daily Herald reports at least 200 talking films will be produced in British studios this year with an estimated cost of £2,500,000. Companies expand space and two new large studios are planned as a wave of professional growth continues.
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Daily Herald
Ins
Eggs and Poultry Campaign to Boost Victoria Consumption
A Victorian Poultry Department advocate argues eggs are essential nutrition and calls for a cooperative advertising push. The piece details low consumption due to quality issues, high imports, and retailer practices, urging producer funding and regulatory enforcement to restore consumer confidence and raise demand.
Copenhagen Conference Opens Among Nordic Ministers
Oslo January 6 reports a meeting at Copenhagen among Norwegian Swedish and Danish ministers seen as a prelude to talks with England on exchange matters. The aim includes reviving wartime economic ties and currency cooperation amid the shift away from gold standard toward sterling.
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Copenhagen
Oslo
England
Special Sale at Comdah WYeod Wednesday January sale
A historical marker announces a special sale at Comdah WYeod on Wednesday January 12 offering a wide range of ewes and lambs. Items include full bloods five to six years old, Shrophine crosses, Comeback and Fat Comeback lines, and numerous Comeback wethers and ewes in varying ages with stout terms and multiple lots.
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Comdah
Gael
Comebmeke
Taumbes
T. . Laidlaw & CO. Ltd
Macarthur
Tuesdday
Corriedale
Sears
Forsyth
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Collee
Britain
Rolls Royce Co
DR. Eckener Keen
W. C. Bugg
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Pgh
Foods Standard Committee
Department of Agriculture
Guyoeme
John Citizen
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Jung Jung
Pimpinio
Noradjuha
Goroke
David Anderson
Sworn Valuator
Horsham Corporation
Ballarat Land, Mortgage & Agency Finance Co
National Mutual Life Association of Australasia
Trustees
Executors & Agesey Co. Ltd
Melbourne, Strachan & Co., Ltd
Strachan, Murray & Kiannon
Geelong
Royal Insurance
W. Angliss & Company Land Agence
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New South Wales
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Hamilton
ALL Moneys Bell
Borkers
National Bank
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Pyosen Street
Aubture Motor Garage
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Young Brothers
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Eupanyup
Natimuk
Goroks
Dumboola
Douciss
Marnoo and
Watchem
Orient Steam Navigation Co. Ltd
Dennys, Lascelles, Ltd
Wool Broker
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Ballarat Banking Company, Ltd
Union Trustee Company of Australia, Ltd
National Trustees, Executors & Agency Co. of Australia, Ltd
Victorian Insurance Coy
National Insurance Coy. of Nz, Ltd
Australian Mutual Insurance Society, Ltd
Cooper's Sheep Dip
Australian Mvident Society
New Bourg South Australia
Western Ring
Tien Street
Horeham
Wilson Bolton & CO
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Tieelong
Goroke Murtoa
Matimiuk
Nhill
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Knatval
New Zealandoc & Mercantele
Tamitet
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Wilk
FE. F. Narik
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Fabenhape
Merine Werhere & Tool
Alrawcht Borer Harvester
Wenriteer Irdl Analise
Ootsipe Estes
Morsham Corporation
Tlee
Sawyer & Devlin
Btow’k and General Commission
Hotel Locarno
Filson Street
Saes
Company Ltd
Legal Insurance Co Ltd
Cranage Warieck
Moradjuha
P. J. Glasson & CO
Firebrace Street
Jane Aky
Young Bros
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Veel Nee Wee Theis Fay
RSDAL
Jane Ars
Witelirt
Erm. White Pty
Murtoa
Mya Weise
Mitch LL Bro & White
Stone
Patad
Bor Steel
Tyne Mery
Gutat
Pitty
Rhe
Mitchell
Penter Limited
Wain Street
Stawell
John Kimberley
Sok
Stia
Seerocio
Pon Geeree Hague
Siuth Huituebei
Newident
Ote Wagetail
Brimpaen
Pst Ts
Ata Po
Sohn Kimberley
M. F Kelle
Vicker
Oro
Rebs
Iohn Kimberley
Kelley
Associates
R. W. Crawford
Bova
King Goldsborough
Merta Xe
Thane
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