Central Bank Bill Faces Parliament Debate
The Commonwealth bank amendments bill before the House of Representatives is a major measure affecting banking, finance and currency. It debates central bank establishment, potential government or official Bank of England model, and calls attention to cheque clearances, directorate composition, and the Australian Note Board’s role amid inflation pressures.
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Commonwealth “Bank
House of Representatives
Bank of England
Commonwealth Bank
Lord Melbourne
Hughes
Crase
Prickly Pear Pest Spars Debate on State System
The debate centers on prickly pear control and land use in the state. Critics accuse Northern members of neglecting pest awareness while promoting extensive land grants. Reports note rising Australian fruit output and new orchards, with experts predicting Australia could rival cotton in time.
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Brummer
Brusner
The Charm of the Shawl Seene in Eucalypt Extraci
A fragmentary note titled The Charm of the Shawl Seene hints at a discovery or scene involving Sanders, Eucalypt, and a cough or colae. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event details or dates.
Plea for Color in Everyday Life and Mood
A fragmented essay argues color shapes personality and mood, invoking Anglo Saxon distrust of life and referencing a color symbolism call to arms. It praises vivid hues from carmine to olive and imagines how pink bones and green doors might alter perception and cheer in daily life.
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Howmona
Aivdome Mavatsky
Trigmphant
Lerihls
Searles
Amalipos
Blyde Park
Hyde Park
Europe
Lendon
The Golfer Unique R Yon Stenolite Strategy Discussed
A readable golf club tale outlines how Yon Stenolite feigns modesty after beating Wally Sturrock, inviting rivals to share secrets over tea. It notes the bragging and social games players use between rounds to unsettle opponents and claims a 72 score as a theoretical benchmark.
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Wally” Sturrock
Ewan
Ami
Fragmentary sports note on 1981 sailing match and players
Readable fragments describe a 1981 sailing event with key figures Patines and Drisbowe. The text includes a race date and team references but lacks complete context or results. The item appears as a clipped local sports snippet with unclear specifics and several garbled names.
Mayhem and morals mix in a rambling diary fragment
Fragmented diary notes mix satire and legal jests about a grand opera company, a mock court scene, and a tropical tale. The piece lampoons manners, morality, and drink, with references to a libel case, a judge, and a traveler who dies after drinking rum.
A Britons View on England Australia War Ties
A reader letter argues about the bond between England and Australia during the war, questioning imperial unity, national identity, and the impact of American influence. It questions how Australians perceive Britain’s leadership, the Empire’s role in victory, and the need for broader propaganda to sustain support for England and Commonwealth efforts.
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Australia
America
Magiand
Bellain
England
Lavret
Peter
Bert
Commonwealth
Auntralia
Gerten-reed
Kiliara
In Defence of Gheers and Greek Trade Protests
A compact defense arguing against condemning Greece and Greece’s allies, noting Greek influence in trading cities and high rents. The piece asserts those who complain deserve what they reap and calls for fair treatment of hard work. The author references Parry and Johnson in a period voice.
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Australien
Lean Bownrde
Parry
Gii de Tenes
Grecke
Tsading City
Lissiane
C Jonson
Immature Maises At The Pictures Draw Critique
A fragmentary criticism notes many patrons at the cinema, with comments on the overture and film pacing. It contrasts crowd enthusiasm with a few dissenting voices, mentioning the theatre as a common nightly social scene.
Wild Ducks Seek Refuge After Easter Rains In District
Wild ducks surge into the Weeters district after heavy Easter rain. Local reports describe large flocks, many coming from the North, feeding along river upper reaches once dry during the drought. Officials note unusual abundance and ongoing arrival of birds from distant regions.
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Manly
To-day in the Garden Veronica Parvificia plant note
A fragment notes Veronica Parvificia, a New Zealand native shrub with fine ermine foliage and pale pink miniature pōhutukawa type flowers, claiming prominence in a garden row. It grows four to five feet in warm districts and taller in cold districts.
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New Zealand
King Tea and Geddes Chemist Notice
Fragmentary OCR note mentions King Tea and Geddes Chemist with terms like Bronchiin and wholesale, suggesting an old medical supplier or advertisement context. No clear event, date, or named individuals beyond these entities.
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Chemie
King
Geddes
Typo Riddled Ad Offers New Typewriters at Low Price
An OCR fragment advertises typewriters at a low price with garbled text and slang. It mentions paying less and aiming for value, but the message is largely unreadable and lacks clear details on model, seller, or date.
Ap Hal with Faunal TB Onlay Wre D
Fragmentary OCR note records a hazy item referencing a procedure or device named faunal TB onlay and a related casualty marked by d. Other specifics and context are unreadable.
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