The Deadly Fly and Walter Livingstone’s Amputations
Walter Livingstone of Balmain Sydney lies in Brisbane Hospital with blood poisoning after a bite from a lyst. Amputation of one leg followed by removal of the other is reported. Manilla records rainfall for November and the year to date with heavy totals and mentions steady rain at Warislda Bingara and Barrabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Livingstone
Balmain
Sydney
Brisbane Hospital
Manilla
Warislda
Bingara
Barrabs
Weather forecaster denies drought predictions from Australia
Mr. Clement L. Wragee of Birkenhead New Zealand, a noted science lecturer and weather forecaster, refutes rounds claiming he forecast seven years of drought for Australia. He cites his actual records from 1901 to 1930 showing variable seasons and intervening rains, and accuses officials of misusing his forecasts for their own ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement L. Wragee
Birkenhead
New Zealand
Australia
Petition to Parliament Aims at Big Cost of Living Reductions
Letters urge cooperation to sign a petition in Parliament demanding major cuts in living costs. The plea calls for abolition of customs and excise taxes on essentials and for equalizing Federal Land Tax as a replacement. Copies available from A. G. Huie in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
A. G. Huie
Sydney
N.S.W
A. G. Huis
Sydney Sidelights. The City Council Way
In Sydney the City Cleansing contract delays prompt action on work, and debates on public aid, unemployment and wartime measures show a council stuck in routine. War news shifts to gossip and potential ministerial shifts while wheat prices and rents spark distrust of government actions and rent protection debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Mne
Labour
Holus Bolus
Wade
Mr. Wade
Sydney
Weekly Fat and Store Stock Sale at Municipal Yards
Mahoney and Co report a typical weekly sale at the Municipal Yards on Thursday the 26th. Fat cattle numbered about 140 head, mainly pullocks and steers, with cows and heifers of medium quality. Prices started low, then recovered to last week’s levels. best meats fetched 28s to 1s per 100 pounds. Store sheep and cattle also sold with improved late rates as buyers, including farmers, bought small lots for paddocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoney and Co
New England
Fed
Father Christmas Lands Safe at Store With Half-Price Toy Sale
The piece notes Father Christmas delivering a grand cargo to the store, with a bold sales move to cut prices on toys and related goods. It promises discounted items across several toy lines and accessories, aiming to attract shoppers with deep reductions and a forward-looking stance on progress.
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A. Iredale & Co
Broadway
Glebe
the Model House
New South Wales
Eydeet
of the
Eee
J. HL Davtes
Bridge Store
Thos
Freddy Stanley
Katoomis
Perramatta Geol
St. Quentin
Belgium
Henry William Andrews
Wagga
Mittagong
Tootool
Andrews
Pilliga
Fisher
Barooga
Queensland
Meggitt
Parramatta
Angela
Bac
Holman
Griffthe
Onstow
Haman
Namal
Itelf
Germany
Holzran
London
George Reid
Tamworth Market
Father Christmas
Benignent
Adie
Bs Jolly
Sfleet
Vin
Economic House
Wool Sales
Winchcombs Carson Limited
Winchcombe Carson
Lti
Commonwealth Head Office
Jsank
Genera
Stanway House
King Street
Canberra
Melbourne
Adelaide
Mert
Hobart
Brisbane
Trockhampton
Towneville
Leades
Ote Gee Co
Teres Zgyancea Bude Aptian
Department ‘Law
Castlereagh Street
Moore St
Bydney
Abace
Ames Kell
Manilla Sreet
Dare
P.O. Be
H. Baker
Phone &Y
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