Anger in Griffith Over Pedestrian Safety Push
A fragmented report describes community anger in Griffith as police and civil groups clash over controlling pedestrian traffic on Sydney streets. Citizens claim inadequate measures and crowded conditions threaten safety, while officials defend efforts and highlight recent traffic checks and proposed street widenings.
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Sydney Streats
Pblie
Griffith
Birk
Sinker
Syd
Met
Sydney
Leese
Backyard Made Telescope Impresses Sydney Experts
A Drummoyne resident built a six inch equatorial telescope in Clement Street described as one of Sydney’s best of its kind. Weighing about 1 cwt, the tube spans six feet and includes a geared metronome noting star positions. The project, begun as a hobby, consumed months of work at 48 hours weekly, mounted on cement and iron, and thought to reveal stars with remarkable clarity from a Burwood area vantage.
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Drummoyne
Clement Street
Sydney
Bewnesoes
Beames
Ty Kou
Monte
Australian airman flies a perilous route to Cyprus
An Australian Flying Officer, Normand Littlejohn of Strathfield Sydney, undertakes a difficult air voyage from Basra along the Euphrates to the Mediterranean coast, in a Short Singaporean style craft with three engines, delivering a wireless set and delivering messages to the Assyrian Patriarch in Mesopotamian and Cypriot ports while enduring desert and gale conditions.
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Iraq
Vnto
Littejoln
Semakh
Fumagusta
Cyprus
Basra
Suphrates
Alepsis
Menkine
Mediterranean
Paterson of Salvation Army Travels in Outback Australia
Captain Paterson, based in Broken Hill, covered 11,000 miles last year for evangelistic work. He visited remote routes between Nyngan and the South Australia border, conducting services at Tibooburra and other isolated spots. His patrol included Mt Wompah Station near the border region, where cartage costs are high and farming is sparse. Trivia Station west of Bourke was noted for its large sheep carrying capacity.
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Broken Hill
Tillabuera
Paterson
Salvation Army
Lorrigo
Nyngan
South Australia
Tibooburra
Mt Wompah
Routh Astralia
Queensland
Trivia
Bourke
Flight Log Through Alexandretta To Basra Expedition
A narrative of a voyage from Lake Kalra to Alexandretta and on to Cyprus and Basra recounts air engine repairs at sea, crew greetings with officials, and the stark climate contrast between Syria and coastal regions. The diary notes fuel stops, refueling, and plans for further travel to Calcutta and Singapore with high temperatures aboard.
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Cyprus
Ray
Iraq
Alexandreita
Alexandretta
Jovaltine
Mexteene
Euptrates
Basra
Manilla Newspaper Office Notice Published in NSW
Vented and published by Alton Richmond and Mehead for the Proprietors Manilla Newspaper CD at the office of the Manilla Express on Manilla Street Manilla in New South Wales.
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Alton Richmond & Mehead
Manilla
CD Ab
Manila Express
Manilla Street
New South Wales
Rice industry proves Australia can feed itself, economist argues
Paul Cheyne argues in favor of rice farming as a key Australian industry. He notes 400 farmers and 310 permanent workers, plus about 2,000 more supported by rice, with £40,000 annual rail freights aided by the rice boom. He cites exports and savings on imports, urging cultivation to boost employment and national wealth.
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Commonwealth
Leeton
Yenda
Murraim
Australia
China
Austral
United States
Snakes Attack Irish Trader in Bathurst Island Camp
An Irishman living at a Trishman camp on Melville Island awoke to two snakes in his bed bag. One serpent grabbed his thumb and another constricted his other arm as they tangled in mosquito nets and clothes. The trio, aided by winds and prayers, finally freed themselves after a tense struggle.
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A. A. Smith
B.C
Bathurst Island
Melville Islend
Ieap
Wool Sale Report Shows Mixed Prices Across Regions
Wool sale entries total about 6744 bales sourced from Northern and Southern Tarvelands areas with wool mostly medium to fine quality though broadly thinner in some lots. Prices declined slightly versus last week while crossbreds and comebacks held firm though broad fleece lines eased about one percent. Competition came mainly from Japan Germany France Tova Miss and Bradford with strong demand noted for certain high grade lines.
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Gokdvbroweh, Mort and Co. Ltd
Tarvelands
Japan
Germany
Frannie
Tova Miss
Bradford
Aorton Nrier
Junior Farmers Club Progress Review At Sydney Meeting
At the Junior Farmers Club Council in Sydney chair Mr Breakwell reported strong club consolidation over the past year. He noted membership growth, expanded instruction for Junior Partners, and an increase in poultry, wheat, and lamb projects. Two women near Ten terfield and a boy near Armidale manage sizable vegetable plots, while district councils show extended reach despite long travel.
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Junior Farmers’ Club Council
Sydey
Breakwell
Organisr
Bose
Tenterfield
Ben
Armidale
Brinkwell
Wheat standard figures fixed by Sydney chamber committee
The grain trade sectional committee of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce fixed the wheat standards for bagged and bulk first grade in New South Wales. It set imperial bushel values for first and second grade, outlined regional mix from marsh west and south, and noted samples will be sent abroad for buyers. The gathering included Bank officials, weights and measures officials, and agricultural representatives.
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Sydney Chamber of Commerce
New South Wales
G. C. Boeheme
F.n.g
Commonwealth Bank
Ff. T. Archtage
RS. Drummond
HT Trek
W.cambridge
Mll.c
Farmers and Settlers” Association
AH. Holborow
A. Cockburn
Paris
Balk
New Guinea
Poline
Tamworth Board Debates Validity of Fine on Stock Owner
A Tamworth stock owner appeals a £4 8s fine for allegedly not traveling the 2700 sheen daily distance. He claims unfair treatment and says an inspector stabbed him from behind. The board later supported the inspector’s explanation, voting that the action was proper and in keeping with policy.
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Tmeeting
Wallgett
Toy Board
Tamworth
Soares
M Pork
Spas
Wool sale notices from Armidale and district auctions
Auction and private sales report of 857 bales with various lots from Rothe Bundarra Armidale and surrounding towns including Cameron Bros Waleha Selwyn Miller Glen Manes and John Martin Marrnrandi. Bales priced 234d to 294d and flags AAAW AAAE BR OAAAW BCOW among others.
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Eat
NM Nivigun
Ohin
Selwyn Miller
Glen Manes
Kalen
Perrott
Armidale
Vickery
Waleha
Camel Honeymoon Tour Stirs Australian Towns
A Darling Downs resident and his bride toured Australia by camel, leaving Bankstown with four camels and one luggage camel. They reached Liverpool and Moorbank before moving toward Chipping Norton and Hats on George's River, attracting crowds yet causing panic among horse-drawn traffic. Soldiers aided as four camels frightened stock. couple pressed on toward Katoomba hoping to return home before winter.
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Australis
Queene Tunder
Banke Town
Darling Downs
Bankstown
Liverpool
George's
Moorbank
Norton
Fir Katoomba
Wool growers ride high as wool prices surge in Commonwealth
The article notes record prices for wool with a resident earning up to 244d per Ib and another grower receiving £1200 more than expected. It mentions motor car profits, drought, disease, and a fatal plane crash on Cook’s River, while a weatherman-like forecast hints at further gains if wool remains strong. A board criticizes threats in a letter.
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Commonwealth
Incresae
Sydney
Pure Merino
Givsn
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