Rifle Clubs as National Defence in Switzerland and Australia
The piece argues rifle shooting as core to national defence, citing Switzerland’s militia system and Australian civilian rifle clubs. It notes large prewar Swiss rifle club memberships, discusses rifleman training, and urges expanding ranges and support for civilian shooting in Australia as essential to national security and public welfare. It cites figures on Australian civilian riflemen, emphasizes individual marksmanship, and proposes policy steps to bolster civilian shooting nationwide.
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Europe
Republic
J. Grande
W. H. P. Stantke
Uum
Australia
James Chapman
New South Wales
Owaty
Wace
Acini
Wis Akill
Tonial A.C
Cautl Wien
Marne
Long Bay Range
Lewis Cums Firine
Switzerland
National Defence
Australis
Uneder
Riffs Club
Sydney
Willie
Nike
Anmar
Ellow “Aizena
Randwick
Wool market remains quiet amid tentative demand and mills
Woo REPORT notes continued market quiet with private demand and local mill activity. Long prices have tightened supplies and producers plan to meet needs while substitutes erode consumption. Outlook brightens on expected purchasing power gains in England and Japan plus potential Continental demand revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Japan
Radio stage revue to tour Australia with top stars
A Sydney based company presents a radio stage revue touring Australia including Melbourne and Sydney venues. It features popular radio personalities, a famed Australian baritone Walter Kingsley, and a behind the scenes look at broadcasting studios. Four top Australian authors and composers contribute, with spectacular dancing and comedy. The tour visits Manilla for one night, with box plan at C. N. Scott's and pre war prices.
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Nation
Anita
Plewarre
George Edwards
Deaman
Vtew
Australia
Walter Kingsley
Claw
Humphrey Bishop
Manilla
C. N. Scott
Cvuth
Australia crush England in final Test to set 186-run chase
Bradman dominates with 304 not out and Australia reach 584 in a record innings as England falters. Bowes takes 6 for 140 and Grimmett 4 for 87 as England trail 186 runs to avert an innings defeat. Keeton Hammond Hendren Leyland among England scorers, Wall and O'Reilly contribute for Australia.
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Lewdys
England
Wyatt
Australia
Ranely
Aus
Reg
Keeton
Sateliffe
Mitchell
Allen
Walters
Hammond
Hendren
Aries
Grimmett
O'Reilly
Chippereld
Bradman
Ponsford
Wade
Verity
McCabe
Bowers
Darling
Chipperfield
Wall
Bowes
Leyland
Davis Cup Final Between Australia and America Opens
The Davis Cup challenger race began aboard the Australia versus America tie with Crawford defeating Shield 6-1 6-2 and McGrath beating Wood in four sets 7-6 4-6 1-6 9-7. The American duo Lott and Steffen beat Crawford and Quist in four sets 3-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Australia
America
Crawford
Shield
McGrath
Wood
Vie
Lott
Steffen
Quist
Perry Brothers' Plain Mill sets high jump record at Ayr show
A Brisbane report notes Perry Brothers' Plain Mill set a new Queendand high jump record at the Ayr show, with a height of 7 feet 10 inches 16 lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ayr
Perry Brothers
Plain Mill
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