Christmas and New Year Quiet at Crystal Brook
The Crystal Brook notes recount a quiet holiday period with a few pranks, horse escapades, and drought concerns. Local residents and visitors are listed among holiday guests, while Mrs Rhoda Weston of Crystal Brook dies suddenly born 1865. She leaves a husband and two daughters.
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Rhoda Weston
Crystal Brook
Mount Barker
A. Bairstow
Narridy
Ben Weston
Rocky River
Glenyon
B. W. Pope
W. L. Munday
Population of Australia Estimated for September 30
The Commonwealth Statistician and Actuary Mr Chas Wickens provides a population estimate for Australian states and territories as of September 30. Men total 3 223 912 and women 2 081 541, grand total 6 010 453, up from 4 198 990 in 1927 with a net increase of 111 403 driven by births and arrivals.
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Commonwealth Statistician
Chas. Wickens
Territories of Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Northren Territory
Federal Capital Territory
Grand Total Australia
Toal
Australia
Australis Ban
Sugar policy hurts Australian growers abroad export burden
The article argues that government price support keeps local wholesale sugar above world parity, prompting overproduction while exports suffer. Cuba pivots from limiting output, boosting world surplus to about three million tons, pressuring Australian prices. Britain and Canada trade terms fail to cover production costs, harming local consumers and the retailer in a protectionist setup.
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Australia Ubis
Cuba
Quba
Emi
Hatimala
Australia
Britain
Canada
Man completes solo around Australia on Ariel motor cycle
T J Munro leaves Perth for a record solo circuit of Australia on an Ariel. After an early accident, he continued alone via Darwin Broome and Port Hedland to Perth facing water shortages and a kerosene mix up, but kept the engine in good condition and claims the first solo overland circumnavigation.
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T. J. Munro
Perth
Australia
Mr. Haines
Munro
Sydney
Blackall
Darwin
Broome
Port Heyland
Fig
Munge
Fitzroy River
Munn
Antarctic Flight Preparations Reported by Wilkins
Sir George Hubert Wilkins sends word from Deception Island that Plume Spirit and Mobiloil contributed to the first Antarctic fight in history. The message signals aircraft readiness for long flights over the uncharted South as The Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. coordinates fuel and supplies for the expedition.
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Vacuum of Company Pty, Ltd
George Hubert Wilkins
Antarctic
Deception Island
Plume Spirit
Mobiloil
Vacuum Oi Company Pty. Ltd
Explorer
Forty Years Ago Rocky River Minstrels Debut in Gladstone Hall
Forty years ago the Rocky River Minstrels appeared in Gladstone Town Hall with Budge as interccotutor and J. S. Bullen musical director. The event drew a crowned audience, with L. Muller pianist and A. E. Jay secretary among others. Separate reports cover cricket matches Jamestown vs Laura and Bundaleer vs Caltowie, a bazaar for Gladstone Public School, and a council meeting noting a Friday variety fair for the Wesleyan Church.
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Rocky River Minstrels
Gladstone Town Hall
Mr. Budge
Be. W. Hancock
Misa L. Muller
A. E. Jay
Bullen
Messrs. A
J. Murrie
Bones
J. S. Bullen
W. Hancock
Tambos
Messrs
Cc. H. Walshhouse
J. Thyer
J. Laughton
Sundries
Lauta
Jobson
H. Weston
R. Lander
1. Power
Hf. Finlayson
L. Mortimer
W. Hannert
R. Cotton
F. Saunders
Gladstone Town Council
B. J. Knight
Crs
Creber
Catt
Coe
Jeffery
Hancock
P. Murrie
Gladstone Wesleyan Church
Seaves
Crystal Brook
Claridge
Dodge
Hutton
Pagy
Smith
Pengelley
Parkinson
Wilson
Scotcher
Gale
Marsh
Sanaries
Caltowie
Burden
Ferry
Williama
Evans
Kitson
Warren
Levick
Sun- Juries
Antarctic Flight Marks First In History Foray
Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins and an eight member team based at Deception Island pursue Antarctic exploration by air using two Lockheed Vega planes. A trial flight yielded a highly satisfactory report and subsequent flights have reached Graham Land, advancing scientific discoveries despite harsh conditions and a near disaster in a snow crevasse.
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Sir Hubert Wilkins
Wilkins
Deceptionsland
Fly, Ltd
Hubert Wilkins
Graham Land
Mielson
Bielson
Plume Motor Spirit
Mobiloil
Invitations for Social Events Printed at Areas Express
Notices indicate social engagements and private parties are to be coordinated via the Areas Express office with the listed contact method. The item references printing services and a local phone line for arranging cards and notes.
Sluggish Liver and Indigestion Treated by Morse's Indian Root Pills
A 19th century health note describes sluggish liver causing yellowish skin, loss of appetite, cough, indigestion, mood changes, and constipation. It urges prompt action and claims Morse's Indian Root Pills strengthen the liver and restore balance, attributing efficacy to direct action on liver derangement.
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Ierman
Morse
Gladstone District Ladies Classes Start At Memorial Hall
Branch classes of Port Pirie Technical School in Dresamak ing Art Needlework and Millinery have begun at Gladstone Memorial Hall. Fee 1/1 per term for 18 weeks per subject, payable in advance. New term runs August 21 to November 17. Miss Roberts will attend Tuesdays. Principal R V Buariman ASAS.ML.
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Port Pirie Technical School
World's Finest Portable Gramophone in Australia
Amazing value Columbia No 109 portable gramophone offered at 6 shillings 6 pence. Promoted as Australia’s greatest portable value with tone and volume advantages from the Columbia Viva-Tonal discovery.
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Australia
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R. J. Finlayson
MR. Farmer
Gladstone
Forgans Shares
J. R. Forgan Limited
Port Pirie
Commonwealth Savings Purpose
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Prime Minister OF
Pld
Fisherman's Bay
J. Forgan
Catherine
Robe
Cornish
Unley
Trimmer
Paling
Mrs.Thorn Sr
Angaston
Kendrew
A Claridge
Miss Claridge
Mrs. Kendrew
Mrs. Corry
Truro
Treloor
Miss Eunice Green
Melbourne
Miss Solomon
Adelaide
Carbell
Population OF Australia
Arcas Express
Gladstone Publi School
Laura
Lucerne
F. J. Bundey
G. W. H. Gale
Dalgety & Company Ltd
Oldsmobile Motor Car
Barnett Glass
Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors
Undertakers
Sixth Street
F. A. Cleveland & Sons
Northern Assurance Company
Gladstone and District
Miss Roberts
R. V. Buariman
ASAS
Columbia Records
Regal
Will
Melrose
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