Noteworthy feat by woman driver on round Australia trip
Telegram from Vacuum Oil Co. praises Marion Bell of Werth for an eight thousand mile journey from Perth to Melbourne with her eleven year old daughter. The article commends her grit and endurance amid heat pests and snags as she crosses Western Australia and Queensland then via Sydney and Albury toward Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimms Ptor
Marion Bell
Australia
Vacuum Oil Co
Viv. Ltd
Melbourne
Werth
Marion Hell
Bell
Perth
Sydney
Albury
Adelaide
Ong
Beil
Austral
Wool substitute Smal Vievosa touted by New England Pastoralists
A report to the Federal Department of Markets and Migration describes Smal Vievosa as a wool substitute, with an expected output of 150000 lbs daily. The fibre uses wood pulp treated to mimic wool’s texture and is claimed moth proof, washable, crease proof, and nearly wool-like in woven and knitted forms. The Commercial Fibre Company plans U.S. production to supply major woollen and cotton manufacturers, with prices around 50 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Federal Department of Markets and Migration
Melbourne
Simviea
Commercial
America
Abre
England
Bradford
Dorriga Gazette Questions Noxious Weeds Prosecutions
A coastal Shire Council weed crackdown draws ire as fines and Sydney treasury transfers strain farmers. The Gazette argues prosecutions drain rural cash, urging district solutions without further burden on ratepayers or the local inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorriga Gazette
Wade
Shin
Pirtime Lundred
Sydney
Gazette
Burning Mountain's Centennial Noted by Abbott
Australian writer Abbott spends ten days at Murruila and notes the centennial year of the Burning Mountain discovery by De Tittle in 1826. He recalls early perceptions of fires caused by Indigenous people and describes Dr. Little of Crossfield as one of the few inhabitants in that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myod
HM. Abbott
Australia
Murruila
Abbot
Lions Advocate
de Tittle
Cyebaid
Parkin
No Sunday Play: Erina Shire Council Restricts Gosford Park Cricket
Sumley Connolly acts to ban Sunday cricket in Gosford parks citing a 44 hour week. The decision aims to keep the majority of players from playing all day, amid confusion over scheduling and park use. Local opposition questions the policy and its impact on community sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erina Shire
Gosford
Sumley Connolly
Parke
Owriwe Sk
Bitardgy
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Dorner Brothers Motor
LAR
Beder Brothers
Stanparvisep
Maorors Limited
Castlereagh Street
W. R. Maunder
Quinnedam
Chateau Rouen
Macleay Duff
Tooth & CO. Ltd
Alnd PiaeWhey
Ford
Prado
Clifton’s Ltd
Rae Barraba
Manuela
Bingara
Tamworth
Wrigley’s
Weigley
Wrigleys
Arete
Wiuel
Phewton
Wingen Burning Mountain
Mr. J. George
Wickepin
Wet Australia
Ayin
Fordson
Rai
F.O.B. Ford
the Universal Tractor
OSL & Produce
FAT
Cudmore
Chas. Hope
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