Wool Crisis Nears as Wool Prices and Substitutes Rise
A report by the Australian Wool Bureau chief notes a looming wool shortage trend since the war. Demand for alternative fibers grows while prices for wool and synthetic substitutes rise, prompting calls to accelerate research into wool alternatives and new processing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Feach Agricultural
Reonoti
Lox
Hn Australian Wool Bureau
Oeante
Mahaillan
Unclear sports card with partial names and venues
Fragmentary text lists teams and individuals with scattered locations and notes bets or matchups. Reading gaps prevent identifying a coherent event, date, or outcomes.
Fragmentary Classified Notice From Early Issue
Readable text shows a brief printed line about a price or item, with unclear context. No identifiable people, organizations, or events are present.
Medical officer reply to chamber on hospital staffing debate
The medical officer defends hospital governance, notes legal loopholes and a potential staffing shortage. He criticizes coordination with the Health Department and Chamber of Commerce, urges proper authority to act, and calls for more doctors in Longreach during peak seasons. He warns that patient care has suffered and questions the board’s accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Peace Moupilils Board
Lucally
Healto Malin
Ubal
Lam
Rom
Chamber of Commerce
Health Department
Show
Bae Dees i
Ian
Jess Pee Sal
Peg Gk
Beal
Fee
Ana Wat
Sakasi
Uae
Doctor Lown
Ne Winton
Barcaldine
Longresoh
Eneirely
Fay Sotor
Stole From Roommate Convicted in Langresch Court
John Woodburn Stevens, 26, postal compiler described as a feigned offender, was convicted in Langresch Police Court on Tuesday for theft from a roommate Jane Cheeseman. The defendant admitted taking the money but later pleaded guilty to a second charge of larceny. He was fined 20 pounds with two months to pay restitution of 21 pounds and 10 shillings, plus 2 pounds 10 shillings restitution, and one month for the second charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langresch
John Woodburn Stevens
Wong Ram
Rr Talhis
Wittlans
J. Gaffogy
Lalhiner
David Toll Mackense
Oaknay
Percival Andrew Martin
Martin
John
Fowler
Branteton
Queen's Hotel
Dawn Seanar
Merven
Youn
Fobertane
Allstars
Fern
Walters Davi
Wee
Disgraceful Financial Position Calls for Immediate Inquiry
The Rugby League president Mr G Saunders branded the current finances disgraceful noting a healthy balance but poor profitability from the Amateur Race Meeting booth. He urged a full inquiry into discrepancies and claimed figures should be public despite objections from colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugby League
G. Saunders
S. Byrne
Mr. Saunders
Messrs. Adams
Acton
Thirteen Fined For Various Traffic Offences At City Court
Thirteen people were fined in a city hearing for offences including incorrect parking driving without tail lights and driving with defective lights. Fines ranged from £1 to £2 with costs and several defendants faced further penalties or were remanded for future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Aine Jaotor
Talline Co
Alma
Wheeling
Ragle
Travery case roughs up missing mother and son case
A case near Yeppoon involves Mrs Mackellar and her son as police search a rugged coastal area after a dinghy found four miles off Yeppoon with bloodstains and gear. Mrs Gardiner reportedly seized a revolver during a disturbance, prompting a high alert investigation with trackers and police in thick timber country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
Mra
Mae Mathal
Tre
Mall
Sinter
Gardiner
Idra
Matas
Enge
Lammermoor
Curlewn
Mugead
Iantana
Thirteen Fights At Tournament Reported
An OCR fragment reports thirteen fights at a tournament with mentions of fighters, a broadcast plan, and trophies. It hints at a public meeting and a schedule for the event, with references to fighters and officials.
Oil Man in ruins tale at Werttand exploration
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an oil industry figure and a company name Werttand OM Exploration Ltd. amid ruins and interests. The text mentions a town or location, a filer or file reference, and possible work in a region with unclear dates or outcomes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Longreach
Hevershalm
Ney
Csak
Leerame
Camden
Taaieer
2. Dourims
T. Brown
O. B. Bayare
Jewdere Emerfeeneme P Eaoy
Bare
Pinter Kame
Cory
Clenic Sister
Inee
Brisbane
Ivy Wau
Phillip
Gandinas
Mackellar
Younes
Derother
Yeomoa
Tootaleon
Bae Crock
Iba
Fia
Byrne
Mr. T
OM Exploration Ltd
Alee
Tousen
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