Dictaphones in Country Newspapers Deliberated
The Postmaster General told a deputation of country newspaper owners that a decision by end May would determine if dictaphones can be used after June 30 for news reception by telephone. He noted industry costs and potential revenue losses, pledging department investigations while stressing service efficiency and low costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhill
Pas
Perent
V. A. Thompson
M.P
Queensland
Victoria
New South Wales
Tasmania
Postmaster-General’s Department
Manilla Newspaper Publisher Notice In New South Wales
Printed and published by Alton Richmond McLeod for the Proprietary Manilla Newspaper Co. at the office of the Manilla Express in Manilla Street Manilla New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Richmond McLeod
Manilla Newspaper Co
Manila’ Express
Manilla Street
Manilla
New South Wales
Postal Sunday School Movement forms new Sydney HQ
A meeting at Serge Union Hall Sydney on May 6 launched the Postal Sunday School Movement Headquarters. Rev H G Hercus chaired, outlining correspondence lessons for isolated children with rewards on completion. Mrs C A Bailey appointed director to oversee expansion, with funds sought for operations and literature.
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Commonwealth Street
Sydney
Postal
H. G. Hercus
GB. Ardill
CA. Bailey
Lewsino
Nicholson
Aireeto
A Hartley
Jessie Davis
T. H. Lewin
The
Secretars
Reservoir Sthert
Angus cattle on show at Greftom Shore exhibit
Great interest marked the Greftom Shore Aberdeen show with Jersey Guernsey Hereford and Devon stock. The black Angus bull impressed for dairy and meat traits and a 26 month old steer weighed 1617 pounds, while numerous vealers aged ten to twelve months were shown after hard feed. A personal story notes Don Bradman inspiring a boy with lockjaw recovery via a letter and a doctor confirming its impact.
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Greftom Shore
Aberdeen
Jersey
Guertsey
Hereford
Devon
Don Geta
Don Bradman
Don
Meiklejohn
Sydney
Bjohn
Bos'n
Bradman
Jetter
Meilkejnhn
Jeter
Talks to Younger Sisters and a Mysterious Sheep Death
A fragment reports Mia Murxave of Auburn criticizing young men and describing nightly routines. It notes a mysterious sheep death near Roma Queensland with poison suspected after a well water source. Also mentions a Bridge Olympic in June with global competitors and girls skipping tournaments at Moree District School.
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Mia
Sarah Murxave
Auburn
Valentha Agi
Musgrave
A. B. Whip
Croydon
Roma
Queensand
Whips
Old Analytica
Russia
Moree
Painful nights and restless sighs in tense marriage
Fragmented OCR notes describe a man unable to sleep due to a lover's moaning and ache in arms. The text mentions relief from anxiety and mentions stores and prices, but the readable content is garbled with unclear names and actions.
Australia eyed for trade shifts in postwar era
War debts and currency stability loom as top issues in postwar planning. The piece argues for US led debt solutions, tariff adjustments, and broader markets to sustain Australian industry. It urges unity among Australian firms, expansion into the East, and stronger private enterprise to offset potential losses as trade treaties unfold.
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United States
New Caledonia
Noumean
Sydney
France
Exchange Arrose
Witeate Etimund
Willy Seemtims
Elvex
Australia
Record of a Mountain Logging Locomotive Chant
An obscure fragment notes a mountain logomotive that chanted a record pond for the southern line, mentioning a 1400 ton measure and a care label Great Peppermint Care Infinenm col A. The noisy snippet hints at railroading and heavy freight context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col A
Unclear report of newspapers' weekend contests
A garbled account describes officials from two weekly papers and their comparisons with exoga finales. It notes the Lotteries Control Act being invoked to suspend contests previously run by papers, as they resembled prohibited lotteries. It claims two newspapers recently began competitions claimed to be harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.L.B. Um
Thow Papard
Unsinkable Fairey Sea Aircraft in English Fleet News
A Fairey Seal air craft proved nearly unsinkable after a sea landing without its undercarriage, damaged by a fighter wave yet remained afloat until a later collision. Also reported: Edith Grimmins and her daughter electrocuted in Townsville while using a live extension cord during car washing, both fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet Air Arm
Moe Edith Crimmins
Townsville
Betting Stakes And Melbourne Cup Purses Increase
The Dechy value notes increases from £9000 to £5000 and £1000 to £2000 in the stakes. Melbourne Cup purses rise from £7000 to £10000, reflecting forthcoming promemmnate and centenary event plans for next year.
Auction Notice for Instrument Set Sale
Fragmented OCR text advertises a sale of musical instruments with an offer to reserve by a £1 deposit. It mentions guaranteed order of players, a total private price of £21300, terms to suit the buyer, and freight to the railway station, with a note about Cuba or Cuba-related details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmi
TR Relly
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Wren
Tooths Lager
Newcastle Wool Sales
New England, North & North-West Producers’ Co. Ltd
Ferrer
Caminman
Directomamy
West
NENCO
Baleb
Bor
F.C
Newcastre
Auiel
Commonwealth Savings
Bank of Australa Nh
Schute Bell CE
Manila Newspaper Co
Mechanics Institute
Ins Savisson
Arcemckemaie
Sid
Es Maalaeons
Mechanic’s Institute
Ss Res Fka
Ben Ps
Erry Ti Ead
J. Parkhill
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Ltd
Wool & Produce Brokers
Ageee
Fort Edward's
Barclay Rabbit
MI Allum
Sidmei
Postal Sunday
Scboal Movement
E. M. Davies
R Wood
Ona
Moaning
Paina
Ung ‘Vente
By Paul Cheyne
Pussies
Victor Player-Piano
Vier
Paling’s
George Street
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