Bernard Shaw imagines selling English universities abroad
In Capetown Bernard Shaw argues universities should be sold to America to create a mental civilisation. He says war and destruction show civilization’s weakness and predicts Britain’s independence will be crushed by the Dominions. Soviet Press mocks England’s factories and labour conditions.
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G. Bernard Shaw
Henry VIII
Shaw
Capetown
Eton
Harrow
Oxford
Cambridge
America
Russia
England
Kruger
Ottawa Conference aims to boost Australia Britain trade
The Ottawa Conference and Economic Conference proposed for July in Ottawa could open new paths for Australia to improve trade with Britain. It argues Australia exports more than it imports to service overseas interest but would gain from Britain flooding Australia with manufactured goods while maintaining selective tariffs.
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and Economic Conference
Ottawa
Australia
Britain
Australa
United States
Dominions
Cunifedla
Rainstorms Drop Surprising Objects From Sky Across Lands
Historically odd showers brought animals and produce from clouds. Reports describe rats lemons fish and caterpillars falling with rain in Europe and South America. The phenomena attributed to winds lifting items before releasing them during storms.
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Peany
Glamorgan
South America
Jura
Naples
Hairdressers Link Low Mood to Early Baldness and Greying
A Sunday Express report cites hairdressers noting rising male baldness and grey hair linked to postwar stress. Observers say trade slump and busy schedules push men to shorter visits, while clients show earlier thinning and graying. Master hairdresser J J McKenna confirms the trend and calls for steps to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree
Om “Sunday Express
J. J
Kenna
Incorporated Guild of Hai “Ers
The Shark Menace Message From The Sea
The piece discusses a recent 17 ft shark capture and rising concerns over sharks in Sydney waters. It notes safety efforts at Manly and around Sydney Harbour, compares shark risk to street accident odds, and argues public fear outstrips actual danger despite increasing shark sightings. It also implies population growth raises shark observation opportunities.
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Hay
Aml
Smy
Manly
Sydney
Secades
Why Fat Men Stay Fat
A readable ad style blurb explains common causes of persistent weight gain and promotes Kruschen tablets as a blood cleansing aid. It claims energy and activity return with regular use and moderate exercise, advising one half teaspoon daily in hot water and caution on food choices.
Farmers Fight For Wheat Bounty In South Australia
In South Australia farmers and savings banks press for direct bounty payments from the Commonwealth. H Glowrey MILA says the bounty was meant as a free gift to growers, while creditors may try to claim it and force debt payments. The Victorian Farmers Relief Board will consider actions, and Judge Paine may direct bounty funds to discharge debts under the Debt Adjustment Act.
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Irmers
South Australia
Savings Bank
Common Wealth
Victorian Farmers’ Relief Board
H. Glowrey
Mila
Horsham
Australia
Pattinson
MHLA
Commonwealth Law Department
Minister For Markets
Hawker
Paine
Unusual Electric Device Attracts Insects And Poultry Uses
A strange metal rod attached to a light socket or car battery draws worms within six to ten feet within minutes. One user uses the device to feed chickens by moving position daily. A golf course employs a dove to deter large crawlers that damage greens.
Electric worm-ligger accident sparks invention on fishing trip
A party of wireless experts on a U S fishing trip rigged an extension lamp with a metal stake to light worm digging at night. Electricity entered the ground through a drive socket, leading to an improvised tool and a new idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nelsons Sea Chest Linked to HMS Warship Show
A sea chest claimed as Lord Nelsons was added to HWA display in Portsmouth during a recent main week. The chest belongs to Aki Wills and was lent to the battleship for a short period. It is a two piece Sheraton chest of drawers designed for on board handling.
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Lord Nelson
HWA
Nelson
Portsmouth
Aki, Wills
Fragmentary OCR Lawn Care Instruction Card
Partial text shows packing clippings in a box with grass layers. Mentions mail sending, thick cover, rain protection, and a hidden message fragment. No clear names, dates, places, or concrete actions.
Slenderness Craze Prompts Advice on Diet in Melbourne
An essay on a Melbourne trend urging slimmer figures through a “new discovery” not to be used with meals. It cites doctors endorsement, recalls women abandoning restrictive diets, and mentions a Collins Street physician praised by a patient. The piece reflects historical views linking diet, health, and fashion.
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Melbourne
Collins Street
Guy de Maupassant
Fort Comme la Mort
Paris
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Campsie
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Dhetists
Texaco
Texaco Motor
Texas Company (Australasia
Golden Motor Oil
Texaco Motor Spirit
Texaco Motor Oil
Wyright Selb
Bernard Shaw
Dravda
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Europe
Ukraine
Srottland Yard
Wriday
the Shark Menace
Mr. Glowrey
M.la
A. & P. Slover's
Pha
Foster
Kelland
TYRE
Trre
W. E. Kelland
Firebrace Street
Royal Hotel
the Union Trustee Company of Australia Ltd
eeniEyan
James Miewan Carroll Greneral
Samuel Cooer
Carrie Bros
Duncan
FIBRO
Hamilton Street
W. E. McGregor
oWem
Grne
le Plastrier & Suthertirad
AIF
George Street
BROWN
Gerlach
Eee Cabinet Work & Specialty Resovatas and
B. Flint
Mill Street
Adelaide
W. J. Thornley
Wilson Street
Orient Royal Mal Line
Orama
Orford
Oronsay
Otranto
Ormonde and
Orsova
Young Bros. Horsham
Gricmt
Wright & Rildy
Colton “Melboures
National Trustees, Executors and Agency Co. of Australasia Limited
Caras Tus Fitzgerald
John J. Wicter-Irving
Chas. BR. Murphy
John & Feehan
Edward Ryan
Feq
Arthur Robinson
K.C.M.Q
Queen St
Cromie
Young Bros
Ararat
P. T. Anderson
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