C W A Namos Group Conference Debates Education and Transport
The C W A Namos group conference discussed funding for correspondence pupils scholarships, proposed lowering rail fares for children, and forming a correspondence club to aid isolated women. Members pressed for better outback telephone service and urged action with district MPs. The meeting ended with thanks to host branches and plans to meet in Gunnedah aided by Mullaley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Warby
Treasle
Thibbard
Phillips
Guanedah
Outback
Raige
Warby
Beer
Ganmedah
Municipal Council Deliberations On Building Plans and Relief Works
The council reported inspections showing satisfactory sanitary conditions and reviewed four building applications for Manilla Bowling Club Clifton s Ltd Mr C V Veness and Mr H G Watts for new rooms a club house outbuildings and alterations. Emergency relief works include forming a footpath in Strafford Street and road works on Victurn Street Southbrook. A land transfer notice for Lot 2 Section 6 Parish of Venegas was received. The Revision Court set for Sept 22 1936 with no enrolment objections. An annual noxious weeds reminder is requested. The trial balance as of June 30 1936 is submitted. The L A Conference papers for Sept 22 24 1936 are presented. Revenue since the last meeting totals £302 19 1 across funds. Arrears include general rates interest sanitary fees street lighting and water charges.
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Manilla Bowling Club
Clifton’s Ltd
My. C
Manilla Street
Caerwarthen Street
Namoi Street
Strafford Street
Caermarthen Street
Kennedy Streets
Victur Street
Southbrook
Stoddart Street
Chapman Lane
River Stret
Parish of Venegas
Revision Court
Valdaves
Council
E.W.T
Wool Report From Co-op Outlines Global Market Activity
The Farmers & Graziers Co-op reports no sales in Sydney this week due to Brisbane buyers. Global activity remains brisk with strong competition in London and Cape Town, Japan showing renewed interest in South Africa. Merino values steady, crossbreds up 5 to 10 percent. outlook cautiously optimistic as Australia awaits resumed sales on 21st with October timelines and large bale quantities listed.
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Farmers & Graziers Co-operative Co. Ltd
Sydney
Brisbane
Yorkshire
Germany
France
Perth
Belgium
Bradford
Japan
Australia
Seman
Wild potato specimen found near Yarramanbully and Halls Creek
Mr Harry Moorehead brought a fine wild potato to the office describing tuins in fountains above Yarramanbully and Halls Creek. The specimen came from mountain in Mrs Thos Bell's property, measures 8 inches long and six inches in diameter, weighs about five pounds, and resembles a yam with a reddish inner hue.
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Harry Moorehead
Yarramanbully
Halls Creek
Thos. Bell
Rheumatic Pain Study Brings New Hope
A fragmentary note reports breakthrough thinking on rheumatic pains with references to a medical figure and hopeful outcomes. The text mentions a physician, potential treatments, and a positive shift in symptoms, suggesting early reformulations of care.
Travel tale by Frank Cline travels with realist voice
Book review praises Frank Cline’s travel writing as instruction and charm. The author’s battered car and steady narration invite readers to ride along across Australia in a vivid, engaging account.
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Frank Cline
August
Robertson
Wint of aera Future: Hamlet critiques Australia’s faults
Joseph Hamlet surveys Australia’s economy politics and society in twenty four chapters. He targets paid professional politicians not Australia itself and urges citizen responsibility. The work blends common sense practical knowledge and sincere welfare concern with constructive remedies. Price 3/6 from Angus and Robertson Sydney.
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Hamlet
Angus and Robertson
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Wool Sale Report From Brisbane Reflects Difficult Season
Shute Bell and Co report Brisbane sales showed the effect of a trying season with many short and faulty wools. Competition was broad from Great Britain Germany France Italy America and local makers. Prices were firm matching Sydney rates for firmer clips though short wools held little value. Withdrawals mainly affected short lots as London sales opened on Tuesday and merino performance remained steady while crossbreds were in better demand.
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Shute, Bell and Co., Ltd
Brisbane
Great Britain
Germany
France
Italy
America
Sydney
London
Costly Electricity at Narrabri
Narrabri council may impose terms for rural electricity services. Culgoa settlers at a special meeting discussed connections and charges including twelve shillings annual transformer cost, wiring at fourteen shillings eleven pence per 100 yards, and light installation fees. They may erect their own poles to cut costs.
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Narrabri
Culgoo
Australia Tightens Tax Take on Beer Tobacco and Spirits
Excise and customs receipts for the year ending June 30 1936 show beer revenue of 2 088 000 pounds spirits 642 000 pounds tobacco 1 603 000 pounds and cigarette papers 95 000 pounds. Customs duties produced a larger overall haul with 647 000 pounds from stimulants and 2 086 000 pounds from narcotics.
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Australia
New South Wales
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Newcastle District
A Delicioss
Abattoir Board
ST. Newcastle
Scottish House
Hunter Street
Newcastle
Waratah
C.W.A. Namos Group
Minier For
Coates
Beer of Guniedah
Kimeral Hill
Gunnedah
Tubbard
Studdy
la. G
L.A
Wool Report
Continent
South Africa
Capetown
Tith
Commonwealth
Tokin
Ministry For Commerce and Industry
Texaco Motor
P. Sheehan
Mick Road
Melbourne
Geo. Corlett
Trev Thousand Private Taxi Co
St. Kilda Road
Texaco
Stoddart and Hayward Ltd
Ideal Radio
Dengate
Kasremar
Sean
Paine
Wint of
Aera Future
Joseph Hamlet
Altary
Gavie Ghlatine
Aust
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